TEX-MEX WON TON STARTERS

(Minnesota State Fair)1 small package (3 ½ - inch) Won Ton Wraps1 (12 ounce) package bulk sausage (all versions)1 (8-ounce) bottle Ranch Dressing3 tablespoons Tabasco Green Pepper Sauce1 (8 ounce) shredded Cheddar cheese1 small jar pimientos1 small can of black olives, sliced½ cup mild salsaIn a large skillet, brown the sausage untilno longer pink, drain well and let crumble. PlaceMeat in a large bowl. Preheat the oven to 350Degree. Place won ton wraps in mini-muffinDoses, the design of small cup form. Bake 5Minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.Turn off oven.Add Tabasco sauce and ranch dressingcrumble meat. Stir in grated cheese,pimientos, olives and salsa. Spoon mixtureuniformly in each won ton cup. Bake at 350Degrees for an additional 8 to 10 minutes.Serve hot. Take about 20 appetizers

Bourbon vanilla BREAD

2 cups all-purpose flour1 ½ cups sugar2 teaspoons baking powder¾ teaspoon salt1 ½ cups cream3 large eggs2 tablespoons bourbon1 tablespoon vanilla sugarPreheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 - by5-inch loaf pan. Flour, sugar, baking powderPowder and salt; aside. Mix the cream,Eggs, bourbon vanilla until thoroughlymixed. In the dry ingredients and mix ofHand dry ingredients just until evenlymoistened. Pour filling into prepared pan. Bake at350 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until aToothpick is inserted in the center comesto clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removingwire rack to cool completely.Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

WORLD'S FAIR CHICKEN

3 frying chickens, cut upSalt and pepper1 1 / 2 c. concentrated orange juice1 / 2 c. Chutney1 / 2 tsp. CinnamonDash of thyme1 / 2 tsp. Curry powder1 / 2 c. Almonds, slivered1 / 2 c. white raisinsSeason chicken with salt and pepper. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Let liquid. CombineOrange juice, curry, chutney, cinnamon and thyme. Cook for 10 minutes. Sauce over chicken.Add almonds and raisins. Marinate 24 hours. To serve, heat thoroughly in a slow oven. GarnishPlate of banana, pineapple and mandarin oranges.Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

West Virginia State WINNING FAIR EGG

Custard Pie6 eggs, beaten1 / 2 stick melted butter1 c. Sugar1 tbsp. self-rising flour3 tbsp. Flour2 1 / 2 c. Milk1 1 / 2 tsp. VanillaMix all above ingredients together. Pour into a deep dish pie crust. Bake at 350 degrees for45-50 minutes.Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

Traditional English Christmas Fair!

Christmas Pudding1 / 2 pound dark molasses sugar14 ounces fresh white breadcrumbs1 / 2 pound shredded suet1 tsp. Spice mixture3 / 4 pound sultanas3 / 4 pound raisins1 / 2 tsp. Salt1 / 2 pound currants4 ounces candid peel, chopped2 ounces finely chopped almonds (optional)2 lg. Cooking apples, peeled, seeded and finely choppedFinely grated zest and juice of 1 / 2 lemon2 eggs beaten1 / 2 pint of Guinness or milk fatAbout 1 / 4 pt milk2 silver threepenny or sixpenny piece wrapped in foil!Put the dry ingredients, dried fruit, candied fruit and almonds, if used, mixing in a largeBowl and stir well to mix. Add the apples with the lemon zest and juice, eggs and Guinness or milkStout. Stir to mix well. Stir in enough milk to make a soft consistency fall.Pour the mixture into two greased 1 1 / 2 pint pudding basin. Hide a silver coin in eachPudding. Cover the tops of the puddings with circles of baking paper (waxed) paper, then with foil.Foil a pleat in the center and cord around the edge. Leave it overnight.Place the bowl in the top of a steamer or double boiler or in a large pot of gently bubbling waterand steam for 4 to 5 hours, topping up the water level from time to time during cooking.Carefully remove the bowl from the pan and leave until quite cold. Discard the foil andBaking paper and replace with fresh parchment paper and foil before storing.Stream back for about 2 hours before serving with brandy butter.Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

STATE FAIR SUGAR COOKIES

1 c. Butter1 c. Vegetable oil1 c. Powdered sugar1 c. Granulated sugar2 eggs1 tsp. Vanilla4 c. Flour1 tsp. Weinstein1 tsp. Baking powder1 tsp. SaltSugar (granulated sugar for the holidays or colored)Cream first 4 ingredients, then add eggs and vanilla. Sift together the remaining ingredients andIn the dough. Chill dough. Roll 1 tablespoon dough into sugar. Place on ungreased baking sheet.They press in on balls with glass dipped sugar. Decorate with a sprinkle, if desired. Bake at 350Degrees for 12 minutes or until golden brown.Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

STATE FAIR SLUSH

8 c. Water2 c. Sugar (reduced)1 (46 ounce) can pineapple juice1 (6 oz.0 can frozen lemonade1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice4 ripe bananas1 lg. 7-UPBoil water and sugar; cool. Combine all of the above-mentioned and freeze. (Can be frozen in milk cartons.)Makes about 1 gallon. Remove from freezer several hours before serving to thaw partially.When serving, put half a glass of slush into glass, fill with 7-UP. Recipe can be halved.Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

STATE FAIR PEAR PIE

1 / 2 c. brown sugar, packed2 Tbsp. Flour1 / 2 tsp. CinnamonPinch of allspicePinch of cardamomPinch of nutmegPinch of salt6 c. peeled, sliced ​​pears2 tsp. Lemon juice1 1 / 2 tsp. Vanilla extractPie crust for 8 or 9-inch pieIn bowl of brown sugar, flour, spices and salt. Add pear slices, lemon juice and vanilla.Toss gently until well blended. Pour fruit into pastry lined pie plate, mounding in the center. Dot withButter. Brush rim of bottom crust with water. Cover with top crust. Fold edge under bottom crust.Flute the edge. Cut small steam vents, brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 400 degrees15 minutes, then at 375 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes more.

State Fair of Texas poppy POUND

CAKE1 tbsp. Poppy1 / 4 c. Milk6 eggs3 c. Sugar1 c. Butter1 c. Buttermilk1 / 4 tsp. Soda3 c. Flour2 tsp. Vanilla extractGlaze:1 1 / 2 c. Powdered sugar1 tsp. melted butter1 tsp. Vanilla1 / 2 c. MilkSoak poppy seeds in 1 / 4 cup milk. Separate the eggs. Combine egg yolks, sugar, butter and creamwell. Add poppy seeds and milk buttermilk. Combine flour and baking soda. Add dry mixture toCreamy mixture alternately with buttermilk. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold the dough and addVanilla.Pour into a greased bundt pan and bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes.Remove from pan and drizzle glaze over warm cake that. Servings: 2 to 12!Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

STATE FAIR HOT DOG (microwave)

1 Jumbo Hot Dog1 hot dog buns, splitMustard2 Tbsp. Sauerkraut, drainedRelish, chili, grated cheese or chopped onionSlash both sides of the hot dog in several places with a knife. Place on plate and cook on micro proofHigh 1 minute or until hot. Place hot dog in bun. Add mustard, sauerkraut and selected garnish.Cook on high 15 seconds. Yield: 1Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

STATE FAIR fresh lemonade

4 lemons1 c. SugarIce (as desired)WaterCut lemons in half and squeeze lemons. Pour into pitcher (Tupperware pitcher workbest). Add sugar and ice. Shake to mix. Add water to make up 1 / 2 gallon. Use of an inexpensiveJuicer makes the recipe go faster.Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

STATE FAIR CHESS FAMOUS BROWNIES

2 sticks butter4 eggs3 / 4 c. Sugar1 1 / 2 tsp. Vanilla2 c. self-rising flour1 c. NutsMelt butter, place in a bowl, beat sugar and pour. Put 1 egg, after each stroke. The remainingIngredients, beat well. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Bake in loaf pan.Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

STATE FAIR CORN

Cooking time: 11 to 12 minutes. Butter, salt to tasteDispose of all contaminated parts of the outer shell. Soak corn in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes to clean and. moisturize Drain. Set unhusked corn directly on micro-proof dish. Cook (microwave) onhigh, 11 to 12 minutes. Let stand 3 minutes. Husk and serve hot with butter. Makes 4 servings.Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

STATE FAIR CORN

4 unhusked ears of cornDispose of all contaminated parts of the outer shell. Soak corn in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes to clean and. moisturize Drain well, not dry. Set unhusked corn directly on a ceramic bowl or in micro proofPlate. Cook high for 11 to 12 minutes.Let stand 3 minutes. Pull husks, discard silk, again with husks. Serve hot with butter cornand salt. For increased servings allow 3 to 4 minutes cooking time for each ear.Mouth

STATE FAIR Corn Dogs

1 c. Flour3 / 4 c. yellow corn flour2 Tbsp. Sugar2 Tbsp. Baking powder1 tbsp. Mustard powder1 tsp. Salt1 c. Milk1 egg2 Tbsp. ShorteningMix dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Add milk and slightly beaten egg. Mix quickly to nearlysmooth. Divide the dough into a tall glass for dunking hot dogs. In hot deep fat until golden brown.Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

STATE FAIR Caramel Corn

2 c. brown sugar1 c. Butter1 / 2 c. Light corn syrup1 tsp. Salt1 tsp. Baking powder1 tsp. Butter flavoringQt 6th PopcornBoil brown sugar, butter, syrup and salt for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add soda andButter flavoring. Pour over popcorn. Mix well and in 2 ungreased large baking sheets.Bake at 200 degrees for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Turn to brown paper bag and storein airtight containers.Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

Scarborough Fair SALAD

£ 1 Louis empire turkey breast (any variety)1 package. (2 ounces) slivered almonds1 tart apple1 tsp. Lemon juice2 stalks celery, chopped2 green onions with tops, chopped1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsleyCut turkey into 1 / 2 inch cubes and set aside. Toast almonds in shallow baking pan at 350 degreesOven for 8 minutes or until lightly browned, cool. Cut apple into pieces and toss with lemon juiceIn a large bowl, add turkey, almonds, celery, onions and parsley.Herb Dressing:1 / 2 c. Mayonnaise1 / 4 tsp. Ground thyme1 / 2 tsp. Garlic powder1 / 2 tsp. Oregano leaves1 / 2 tsp. Pepper1 / 2 tsp. Rosemary1 / 2 tsp. SageCombine dressing ingredients in a small bowl, add mixture and toss to Turkey. Cover and chillthoroughly. Makes 4 (1 1 / 2 cup) servings.Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

Award-winning BROWNIES

2 sticks butter2 c. Sugar1 tsp. Vanilla1 c. Flour2 / 3 c. unsweetened cocoa2 c. Walnuts4 eggs1 / 2 tsp. Baking powderMix all ingredients thoroughly. Grease a square pan. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 350 degreesfor 30 minutes.Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

FAIR PARTY Meatballs

1 pounds lean ground beef1 egg1 tbsp. Cornstarch3 / 4 c. finely chopped onionSalt and pepper to tasteCooking oilCombine these ingredients and form into small balls. Fry in oil and then leave to drain.Heat oil in another pan, 1 cup pineapple juice with 1 tablespoon oil and add the followingIngredients have been mixed:1 / 2 c. Sugar3 tbsp. Cornstarch1 tbsp. Soy sauce3 tbsp. Vinegar6 tbsp. WaterCook this mixture, stirring until it thickens. Then add the meatballs. 1 can (add 8 1 / 2Ounces) pineapple bits and derive a large green bell pepper, cut into strips. (If desired, canPepper to taste.) Bring all this only to the point where it is good and hot, but do not boil or the color andSharpness of pepper lost.Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair

Neshoba County Fair CASSEROLE

1 fryer1 package. Spaghetti noodles (about 8 ounces)1 / 2 to 1 pounds wires or sharp cheese, grated1 lg. Bell pepper, chopped1 lg. Onion, chopped1 can sm. English peas1 can Rotel tomatoesSalt & pepper1 stick butterBoil fryer and take off bone. Cook spaghetti in chicken broth. Add cheese. Cook onion andPepper in butter until translucent and add spaghetti. Add peas and Rotel tomatoes. Season with salt and pepperTaste. Place in buttered casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour.Recipes Mouth-Watering Fair