Grand Prize

Terri Faeth

Fostoria

 

Creamy Peach Cobbler

 

Drain 1 can of large peaches, save juice

¾ c. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

½ tsp. salt

3 tablespoons of butter

1 egg

½ c. milk

1 small box of vanilla pudding (not instant)

 

Mix the above ingredients together and place in a greased 9x9 inch or 11x17 inch pan.

 

8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened

½ c. sugar

3 Tbsp. peach juice

 

Beat together and pour over flour mixture. Lay peaches on topping and sprinkle 1 teaspoon cinnamon over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes.

 

 

‘Bite of the Bizarre’

Dee Mathias

Fostoria

 

Pumpkin Sloppy Joes

 

2 pounds ground beef

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 c. ketchup

½ cup tomato juice

1 tsp. chili powder

¾ tsp. salt

¼ tsp. of each: ground cloves, nutmeg and ginger

2 c. cooked or canned pumpkin

Hamburger buns, split

 

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain.

 

Add ketchup, tomato juice, chili powder, salt, cloves, nutmeg and pepper. Mix well and bring to a boil. Stir in pumpkin.

 

Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Serve on buns.

Desserts

Kyle Sherer

Fostoria

 

Chocolate Chocolate-Chip Cheesecake

 

Crust

2 c. chocolate wafer crumbs

5 tablespoons melted butter

 

In a medium bowl, mix together chocolate crumbs and melted butter until well blended. Press into a 9 inch spring form pan.

 

Filling

3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese at room temperature

1 (12-ounce) package chocolate chips

1 c. granulated sugar

5 large eggs

2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted

 

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar and eggs at medium speed until smooth and fluffy. Spoon half of cream mixture into crust. Stir chocolate and chocolate chips into remaining cream cheese mixture until well blended. Drizzle over batter in crust to make swirls.

 

Bake cheesecake for 50 minutes. Transfer pan to a wire rack. Cool completely. Transfer cheesecake to a serving plate and cover with plastic wrap. Chill for two hours. Uncover cheesecake. Carefully remove the side of the pan.

 

Frosting

6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted

½ c. sour cream

 

In a small bowl, mix together chocolate and sour cream. Spread over cheesecake and chill briefly until frosting is set.

 

Main Dishes

Dee Mathias

Fostoria

 

Pepperoni Lasagna

 

1 ½ pounds ground beef

1 small onion, chopped

1 ½ c. water

1 can (8-ounce) tomato sauce

1 can (6-ounce) tomato paste

1 tsp. beef bouillon granules

1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes

2 tsp. Italian seasoning

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. garlic salt

2 eggs

1 carton (12-ounces) small curd cottage cheese

½ c. sour cream

8 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

1 package (3 ½ ounces) sliced pepperoni

2 c. (8-ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

½ c. grated parmesan cheese

 

In a skillet, brown ground beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain and add water, tomato sauce, tomato paste, bouillon and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

 

In a bowl, combine eggs, cottage cheese and sour cream. Spread ½-c. meat sauce into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish. Layer with four noodles, cottage cheese mixture and pepperoni. Top with remaining noodles and meat sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheeses.

 

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

 

Vegetables/Salads

Sarah Brandeberry

Findlay

 

Calabrin Stuffed Eggplant

 

2 large eggplants

1 pound ground beef

2 c. dried bread crumbs

¼ c. parmesan cheese

1 clove minced garlic

2 eggs

½ tsp. dried basil

Salt and pepper to taste

Oil

 

Wash and cut off stems of eggplants. Cut in halves, lengthwise. Scoop out pulp, leaving ½-inch thick shell. Chop pulp and cook with shells in boiling water. Drain well. Soak bread crumbs in water and squeeze dry.

 

Combine ingredients with pulp and pile into shells. Place into oiled 8x12 inch baking dish. Sprinkle eggplants with oil. Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. Pour on tomato sauce and bake 30 minutes longer or until done.

 

Tomato sauce:

Sauté one small onion, chopped, and 1 clove garlic, chopped, in 3 tablespoons of oil. Add 1 tsp. salt and 1 large can Italian plum tomatoes, cooked 30 minutes and sieved. Cook mixture 30 minutes before pouring over eggplants. Two small (8-ounce) cans of tomato sauce may be substituted for tomatoes.

 

Appetizers/Breads

Judy Drake

Fostoria

 

Pull-Apart Bacon Bread

 

12 strips of bacon, diced

1 loaf (1 pound) frozen bread

1 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil, divided

1 cup (4-ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese

1 envelope (1-ounce) ranch salad dressing mix

 

In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for five minutes or until partially cooked; drain on paper towels.

 

Roll out dough, ½-inch thick; brush with tablespoon of oil. Cut into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large bowl.

 

Add bacon, cheese, dressing mix and remaining oil. Toss to coat. Arrange pieces in a 9x5 inch oval on a greased baking sheet, layering as needed.

 

Cover and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes or until doubled. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes. Cover with foil; bake five to 10 minutes longer or until golden brown. Yields one loaf.

 

Information courtesy of Kathy Cline