Strawberry Rhubarb Muffins
1 3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 1/2 teaspo on baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup minced rhubarb
1/2 cup sliced strawberries
6 strawberries, cut in half
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Combine egg, milk, and oil in a small bowl, and stir into flour mixture with a fork until just moistened. Fold in rhubarb and sliced berries. Fill muffin cups 2/3 full. Gently press a berry half into the top of each muffin. Sprinkle tops generously with sugar. Bake until golden brown at 400º for 20-25 minutes. Remove from pan and cool on racks. Yield: 12 muffins
Rhubarb Shortcake
4 cups rhubarb 1/2 cup milk
3/4 cup sugar 1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons margarine or butter 1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup boiling water
1/4 teaspoon salt Red food coloring
Place diced rhubarb into an 8 inch square pan. Cream sugar and margarine. Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Add flour mixture and milk to creamed mixture. Spread over rhubarb. Combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt; sprinkle over top. Mix boiling water and several drops red food coloring. Pour over top. Bake at 350º for 1 hour. Yield: 6-8 servings
Rhubarb Streusel Bread
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 teaspoon soda
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups diced rhubarb
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup nuts
Topping:
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Cream together sugar, oil, and egg. Alternately add vanilla and buttermilk with dry ingredients, but do not beat. Fold in rhubarb and nuts. Put into 2 greased bread pan; top with topping mixture. Bake at 350º for 65 minutes,
Asparagus Ham Rolls
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
24 fresh or frozen asparagus spears
8 thin slices fully cooked ham
Melt butter in saucepan, stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in cheese, salt and pepper. Remove from the heat. Place three asparagus spears on each ham slice. Roll up, secure with toothpicks if necessary.
Place in 9 x 13 inch baking dish; top with cheese sauce. Sprinkle with crumbs. Bake, uncovered at 375º for 20 minutes or until heated through. 8 servings
