Hot Fudge

1 cube butter

16 ounces of powdered sugar

6 Tbsp cocoa

3 drops vanilla

1 can evaporated milk

In a double boiler melt milk and butter. Add powdered sugar, cocoa, and salt. Mix with egg beater while cooking from time to time. Cook about 15-20 minutes. Add vanilla.

Aunt Renie's notes: Use 1 1/2 cubes of butter. Put fudge in the blender to make it extra smooth.

Artichoke Dip

(Aunt Renie)

 1 regular can of artichokes in water
1 little jar of marinated artichokes, drain and rinse
6 Tbsp mayo
6 Tbsp sour cream
1 small can diced chilies
2 cups grated cheese, Jack and cheddar

Squeeze out all liquid in artichokes and put on a towel. Mix artichokes together and layer in bottom of pan. Mix together mayo, sour cream, and chilies and spread over artichokes. Top with cheese. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Grandma M's Cinnamon Rolls

(This is the "Out of this World" roll recipe tripled)

6 pkgs yeast + 3/4 water

9 eggs

1 1/2 cups shortening

1 1/2 cups sugar

3 cups warm water

13 1/2 cups flour

6 tsp salt

Soften yeast in warm water. Combine eggs, shortening, salt and sugar with softened yeast and half of the flour. Add water and remaining flour. Make a soft dough, let rise until doubled, covered. Punch down and place covered in fridge overnight. Roll out as desired.

Pour melted butter and sugar/cinnamon over the top. Roll up lengthwise and cut using string or dental floss to desired thickness.

Let rise and bake at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. Frost.

Grandma M's Rolls - Out of This World Recipe

2 pkgs yeast + 1/4 cup warm water

3 eggs, well beaten

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup warm water

4 1/2 cups flour

2 tsp salt

Soften yeast in the 1/4 cup warm water. Combine eggs, shortening, sugar, softened yeast, and 2 1/2 cups flour. Mix with water and remaining flour to make a soft dough. Cover and allow to raise until double, punch down and place covered in fridge overnight. 3 hours before baking roll out as desired. Form into rolls and let rise. Bake in 400 degree oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

Little Weanies

(Aunt Wendy)

12 oz jar chili sauce ("Homemade" Brand)
12 oz jar grape jelly
1 package of franks or 1 1/2 lbs of meatballs
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 Tbsp brown sugar
dash of garlic powder

Heat chili sauce, grape jelly, and spices. Add cooked sliced franks or meatballs.