Classic History Recipes
Gingerbread Cookies
August 8, 2022

Gingerbread cookies are a classic for any time of the year. Baking these cookies will fill your home with a wonderful scent while providing a fun group activity. Mix the ingredients below and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
Start by mixing the first 7 ingredient in a medium bowl. This includes the flour, baking powder, and all the spices.
Then in a separate larger bowl, start with softened butter and add in the brown sugar, mixing them thoroughly with a blender. Next, slowly add in the egg and molasses, mixing them together continuously.
Baked Oatmeal
August 3, 2021

This is a healthy dish that's great for breakfast when family or friends come to visit. It fills the house with a great smell, and feeds roughly 8 people. I bake it year round and have enjoyed it for many years! Mix the ingredients below and bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes.
Start by using a large mixing bowl. Add the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Now beat two eggs in a small mixing bowl and add them in. Assuming your mixed fruit is frozen, thaw in a microwave using the same small mixing bowl and add them in. Do the same to melt the butter. Now lastly, add in the cup of milk. Mix well and preheat the oven to 350°F.
Russian Spice Tea
December 10, 2020

Russian Spice Tea, sometimes called Friendship Tea, is a wonderful festive tea that is easy to make. It can be stored in a jar and scooped out with a spoon into hot water. This makes it a quick and easy hot drink to enjoy if you keep a jar at home already made up.
The ingredients you will need are listed below and are all available at most grocery stores. Simply mix them all together in a large bowl and pour into individual small containers. This warm drink is easy to make and can be a very meaninful present for people who are special in your life. I hope you all enjoy!
Pumpkin Bread
December 4, 2020

This is one of my family's favorite recipes. When I ask them if I can make anything special during the colder months of the year, they always ask me to make a couple loaves of pumpkin bread using this recipe.
This is a wonderful recipe that will enhance your Fall and Winter spirit and fill your home with a festive scent. The ingredients you will need are listed below, followed by the baking instructions...
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