Here is a recipe that you can turn into gifts.  For those people on your list that you want to do a little something for here is a great idea that you can make. Banana Nut Bread  1 stick margarine, melted 1 ½ C/ sugar 3 ½ ripe bananas 1 tsp. Vanilla 2 C. self rising flour 2 eggs beaten ½ C. chopped nuts  Mix margarine and sugar well. Add remaining ingredients. Put in 2 buttered loaf pans and bake at 350* for 55-60 minutes.

A quick cobbler that will add to any meal as the weather gets a little more chilly! Fake Peach Cobbler   1 pkg. Jiffy yellow cake mix 1 can peach pie filling  In a 9×9 or 8×8 greased casserole dish (glass is best) mix ingredients in pan and bake as cake box directs.  You can substitute and flavor pie filling for the taste you desire.

What would October be without Pumpkin Pie?  Print this and save for Novmeber and add it as a dessert for Thanksgiving! Pumpkin Pie   1 can pumpkin 1 tsp. flour ½ tsp. cinnamon 1 C. evaporated milk ½ tsp. nutmeg 2 beaten eggs ½ tsp. ginger 1 ½ tsp. butter 1 C. flour ½ tsp. Salt  Mix sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in mixing bowl. Add milk, eggs, pumpkin and melted butter. Mix well and put in uncooked regular pie shell. Bake at 350* for45-50 minutes or until center of pie will be well set.

A great recipe for those late days of summer as an added dish to anything that you put on the grill. Corn Salad  2 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn-drained 1 C. green bell pepper chopped 2 C. grated cheddar cheese ½ C. red onion chopped 1 C. mayonnaise or Miracle Whip 1 9oz. bag Chili Cheese Fritos  Mix corn, bell pepper, onion, cheese and mayonnaise and chill. Right before serving stir in Fritos.

For anyone who has extra cucumbers from the garden or have found on sale at the grocery this recipe is great to use up those cucumbers and will keep in the refrigerator for several weeks.  Sweet ‘N Sour Cucumber and Onions   1 C. onions, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp. salt 1 Tbsp. celery seed 7 C. thinly sliced cucumbers (unpeeled) 2 C. sugar 1 C. vinegar   Put salt over sliced cucumbers and onions. Let stand at least 1 hour. Drain well. Squeeze juice out with hands. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour over vegetables. DO NOT HEAT. Place in a covered bowl or jar in refrigerator. This can be kept for several weeks.

These easy ribs will be a great addition to any 4th of July gathering, just remember to take plenty of napkins! Country Pork Ribs   1 (16 oz.) Ragu pasta sauce 1 (16 oz.) barbeque sauce 1 ½ C. brown sugar pork loin ribs, boneless  Place ribs in large baking pan. Pour Ragu and barbeque sauce on top of ribs. Sprinkle on brown sugar. Bake at 250* for six hours.

When the temperature starts heating up try this recipe to add a cool touch to any meal. Fruit Salad   1 large can mandarin oranges, drained 1 large can pineapple chunks, drained 1 medium jar cherries, halved 1 can peach pie filling 2 or 3 bananas, sliced ¼ C. sugar Mix together and refrigerate a few hours before serving.

This Memorial Day take this quick and simple pie that will add beauty to any table. Shoney’s Strawberry Pie   1 qt. strawberries whole 1 baked pie shell   Put berries in pie shell and set aside.   1 C. sugar 1 C. water 3 Tbsp. cornstarch 3 Tbsp. strawberry Jell-o pinch of salt   Boil one minute, cool and pour over berries, Serve with whipped cream.

Try this recipe for a different twist of using  pineapple.  This is delicious and the family will enjoy! Cheesy Pineapple   2 can (20 oz. Each) pineapple chunks, drained 1 ½ C. grated sharp cheddar cheese 1 C. flour 1 ¼ C. sugar TOPPING: 1-1 ½ sticks butter, melted 1 ½ tubes Ritz Crackers, crumbled   Mix together all (except topping); pour into baking dish. Mix together topping and sprinkle on mixture. Bake at 350* for 30 minutes.

Need a side dish, something new that the family will enjoy, try this recipe at your next family dinner. Scalloped Potatoes  6 to 8 potatoes sliced and cooked until tender 1 medium onion sauteed in 2 Tbsp. butter 8-10 oz. Grated cheese 1 can mushroom soup and 1 can water  Put potatoes and onions mix in large casserole dish. Salt and pepper to taste. Does not need much salt. Heat soup, water and cheese and pour over potato mix. Bake at 300* for 30 minutes.