CHUCK WAGON CRAZY CHOCOLATE CAKE

This is the original Marlboro Chuck-Wagon Crazy Cake recipe that I’ve always used. It calls for 2½ cups of flour. I’ve seen many copy-cat recipes out there that only call for 1½ cups of flour… I have no idea how they come out. The Carrot Cake and Vanilla Cake are based on the same original recipe, but I’ve never made those. 

CHUCK WAGON CRAZY CHOCOLATE CAKE (DF, EF)
 
2½ Cups GF Cup4Cup Flour, any brand
1½ cup sugar
½ cup cocoa
2 tsp soda
½ tsp salt
2/3 cup oil
2 Tbls vinegar
1 Tbls vanilla
2 cup cold coffee
 
¼ cup sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
 
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350F
Ungreased 9x13 metal baking pan
 
Put flour, sugar, cocoa, soda and salt into an ungreased 9X13 metal baking pan.  Stir with a fork to mix.  Form 3 wells in flour mixture.  Pour oil into one, vinegar in another and vanilla in third well. 
Pour cold coffee over all ingredients and stir with fork until well mixed.  Do not beat. Allow batter to sit for a few minutes before baking. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over batter and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.
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CHUCK WAGON CRAZY CARROT CAKE (DF, EF)
 
INGREDIENTS
 
2½ Cups GF Cup4Cup Flour, any brand
1½ Cups Sugar
2 Tsp Soda
½ Tsp Salt
½ Tsp Cinnamon
¼ Tsp Cloves
¼ Tsp Allspice
¼ Tsp Nutmeg
2/3 Cup Oil
2 Tbls Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tbls Vanilla
2 Cups Apple Juice
¾ Cup Carrots, peeled, finely grated
½ Cup Golden Raisins
½ Cup Walnuts, chopped (optional)
 
¼ Cup Sugar
½ Tsp Cinnamon
 
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350F
Ungreased 9x13 metal baking pan
 
Put flour, sugar, soda and salt and spices into an ungreased 9x13 metal baking pan. Stir with a fork to mix. Form 3 wells in flour mixture. Pour oil into one, vinegar in another and vanilla in third well.  Sprinkle carrots, nuts and raisins over all.
Pour apple juice over all ingredients and stir with fork until well mixed, do not beat. Allow batter to sit for a few minutes before baking. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over batter and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.
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CHUCK WAGON CRAZY VANILLA CAKE (DF, EF)
 
2½ Cups GF Cup4Cup Flour, any brand
1½ cup sugar
2 tsp soda
½ tsp salt
2/3 cup oil
2 Tbls vinegar
1 Tbls vanilla
2 cups cold tea
 
¼ cup sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
 
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350F
Ungreased 9x13 metal baking pan
 
Put flour, sugar, soda and salt into an ungreased 9X13 metal baking pan.  Stir with a fork to mix.  Form 3 wells in flour mixture.  Pour oil into one, vinegar in another and vanilla in third well. 
Pour cold tea over all ingredients and stir with fork until well mixed.  Do not beat.  Allow batter to sit for a few minutes before baking. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over batter and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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Green Bean Casserole

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Green Bean Casserole

Serves 6 people

INGREDIENTS

The Green Beans

2 Lbs Green Beans, fresh, trimmed

5 Slices Bacon

2 Cups Cremini Mushrooms, sliced

The Onions

2 Cups Onion, sliced

¼ Tsp Salt

3 Tbls Olive Oil

The Sauce

2 Cups Cauliflower, cut up

1 Cup Coconut Milk

4 Cloves Garlic

½ Tsp Salt

½ Tsp Pepper

¼ Tsp Nutmeg

1 Tbl Parmesan Cheese

3 Egg Yolks

INSTRUCTIONS

Pre-heat your oven to 400F

Combine the cauliflower, garlic and coconut milk in a sauce pot, cover with a lid and cook over medium heat until the cauliflower is fork tender.

Arrange green beans in one flat layer over 2 sheet pans. Sprinkle the mushrooms all over. Cut the bacon into small pieces and distribute it evenly over all of the veggies. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt. Roast for 20 minutes, middle and bottom rack. Rotate the pans after 10 minutes.

In the meantime heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the oil and the onions. Sprinkle with salt. Use tongs or forks to gently toss. Then cover with a tight fitting lid. Stir every 5 minutes. They will begin to get tender, then translucent, then browned and finally soft and sweet with some toasty bits!

When the cauliflower is done, do not drain the liquid. Add in the seasoning and the parmesan. Carefully transfer all the contents to a blender, or use a stick blender in the pot, and blend on high until smooth. While the mixture is still warm, add in the egg yolks one at a time and beat until fully combined.

When the green beans are ready remove them from the oven. They will be browned and crunchy. Arrange them in a casserole dish, pour the cream sauce over the green beans and top with the caramelized onions. Pop the casserole in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, and serve!

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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Italian Meatballs

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ITALIAN MEATBALLS (DF, EF)

Makes 24 meatballs

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbls Flax Seed Meal

3 Tbls Warm Water

Or

1 Large Egg, beaten

1 ½ Lbs Ground Beef

1/3 Cup Onion, diced

2 Cloves Garlic, minced

¼ Cup GF Oats or GF Bread Crumbs

½ Cup DF Milk 

2 Tsp Italian Seasoning

1 Tsp Salt

¼ Tsp Pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Baking tray lined with parchment paper

In a large bowl, combine flax seed and warm water and set aside for 5 minutes to firm up. Once the flax seed mixture has thickened add the remaining ingredients and combine well. With a medium scoop or tablespoon scoop the mixture onto the baking tray and gently roll in hands to form meatballs. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. 

These meatballs also freeze well. Simply double the batch and freeze half for later.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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Homemade Mayonnaise Recipe

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MAYONNAISE

 
INGREDIENTS
1 Egg Yolk
2 Tsp Lemon Juice
¾ Cup Oil,
¼ Tsp Dijon Mustard
Sea Salt and Pepper to taste
 
Optional - chopped garlic, thyme, fresh parsley, hot sauce
 
DIRECTIONS
Stick Blender
Glass Storage Container
 
In a tall bowl add egg yolk, lemon juice, mustard, salt & pepper and blend until smooth and creamy. With the blender running, begin to add oil very slowly, one drop at a time, until the mixture begins to emulsify. Continue with the blender running to add the rest of the oil in a slow steady stream.
 
Add whatever additional flavors you want – hot sauce, fresh herbs, garlic, or leave it plain.
 
Store Mayonnaise in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator to use as needed.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

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Five Cup Salad, Vintage Recipe

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FIVE CUP SALAD

100 Year Old Vintage Recipe

 

INGREDIENTS

1 Cup Sour Cream

1 Cup Small Marshmallows

1 Cup Mandarin Oranges, drained

1 Cup Coconut

1 Cup Crushed Pineapple, drained

 

DIRECTIONS

 

Combine all ingredients and place in serving bowl.  Refrigerate overnight before serving. 

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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Holiday Spiced Coffee Mix

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HOLIDAY SPICED COFFEE

Makes 1 pot

 
INGREDIENTS
 
½ Cup Freshly Ground Coffee
3 Cinnamon Sticks
5 Whole Black Peppercorns
¼ Tsp Ground Cardamom
¼ Tsp Whole Cloves
¼ Tsp Ground Ginger
¼ Tsp Ground Nutmeg
½ Tsp Dried Orange Zest
1/8 Tsp Brown Sugar
 
DIRECTIONS
Glass storage container
 
Add all of the ingredients to the glass container seal tightly and shake a few times to ensure the coffee and spices are well mixed. Allow the container to sit in a dry, dark space for at least 12 hours before brewing. When ready to brew, use the spiced grounds same as making regular coffee.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

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New England Tartar Sauce

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New England Tartar Sauce

Makes about 1 ½ cups

INGREDIENTS

½ Cup Dill or Sweet Relish

¼ Cup Red Onion, sliced thin, chopped very fine

OR

¼ Cup Pickled Red Onion, chopped very fine (recipe below)

1 Scallion, chopped very fine

¼ Tsp Sriracha Sauce

1 Tbls Honey

1 Tsp Capers, drained, finely diced

¼ Tsp Dry Mustard

¾ Cup Mayonnaise

INSTRUCTIONS

In a small bowl, mix all ingredients until well combined. Store in a glass container in the

refrigerator and enjoy with your favorite seafood dish.

Pickled Red Onions

Makes about 1 quart

INGREDIENTS

1 ½ Lbs Red Onion, peeled, cut in thin half-moon slices

1 ½ Cups Cider Vinegar

½ Cup Sugar

1 Teaspoon Salt

1 Jalapeno, seeded, sliced into thin circles

1 Small Bunch Cilantro, tied with string

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium pot, bring all ingredients to a quick boil, cover and turn off the heat. Allow the pot to sit on the burner as it cools for five minutes. Remove the cover, and remove and discard the cilantro, and continue to cool to room temperature. Store in a glass container in the refrigerator and enjoy as needed.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

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Stir-Crazy Carrot Cake, Vintage Recipe

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STIR-CRAZY CARROT CAKE (DF, EF)

Vintage Recipe

 

INGREDIENTS

 

2½ Cups GF Cup4Cup Flour, any brand

1½ Cups Sugar

2 Tsp Soda

½ Tsp Salt

½ Tsp Cinnamon

¼ Tsp Cloves

¼ Tsp Allspice

¼ Tsp Nutmeg

2/3 Cup Oil

2 Tbls Apple Cider Vinegar

1 Tbls Vanilla

2 Cups Apple Juice

¾ Cup Carrots, finely grated, peeled

½ Cup Walnuts, chopped

½ Cup Golden Raisins

 

¼ Cup Sugar

½ Tsp Cinnamon

 

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350F

Ungreased 9x13 metal baking pan

 

Put flour, sugar, soda and salt and spices into an ungreased 9x13 metal baking pan. Stir with a fork to mix. Form 3 wells in flour mixture. Pour oil into one, vinegar in another and vanilla in third well.  Sprinkle carrots, nuts and raisins over all.

 

Pour apple juice over all ingredients and stir with fork until well mixed, do not beat. Allow batter to sit for 15 minutes before baking. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon, sprinkle over batter and bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes.

NOTE: Always read labels carefully

CarolAnne Le Blanc

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