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Interesting Combination

Canned fruit cocktail, honey dew balls, sliced banana and halved orange slices make an interesting combination of flavors. Top with a scoop of cottage cheese for a salad, or one of ice cream for dessert.

Author: NEWSPAPER, Long Beach Press-Telegram 07-24-1950

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DESSERT

PECAN PIE, American

Ingredients
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup pecan nuts
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • Whipping cream or ice cream
Preparation Instructions

Separate eggs and beat yolks with sugar and baking powder. Stir in graham cracker crumbs and pecans. Add egg whites which have been beaten stiff. Put in pie tin. Bake 30 minutes at 300°. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream.

Contributed by Mrs. DeMers, 1950

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