NOVEL EATS Cookbook

compiled from the Annual Holiday Tasting Parties at the Kinsley Library, 1980-1997

edited by Beverly Craft

published by The Kinsley Library Endowment Foundation, Inc.

Spiral bound, 226 page book chock full of wonderful recipes which were shared over 17 years of tasting parties at the library.

 NOVEL EATS contains over 500 recipes suitable for a buffet including recipes for:

92 appetizers

179 types of cookies

over 50 breads

over 50 cakes and pies

over 75 candies

and the rest are beverages, salads, meats, casseroles, vegetables, and specialties.

Available for a $5.00 donation

Here’s just one of the delicious recipes contained in NOVEL EATS.

Apricot Bars

submitted by Jennifer Bakumenko

Preheat oven to 350 .  In large mixing bowl, cream margarine and sugar.  Add egg; mix well.  In separate bowl, combine flour and baking powder.  Gradually add to margarine mixture.  Add coconut, walnuts and vanilla; mix thoroughly.  Press 2/3 of dough in a greased 9x12x2-inch baking pan.  Spread with preserves; crumble remaining dough over preserves.  Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool in pan on wire rack.  Cut into squares.  Makes 36.

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