Grandma's Hot Fruit Compote

1 (16oz) can peaches 1 (16oz) can pineapple chunks 1 (16oz) can pitted plums cinnamon,sherry(not cooking) 1 (16oz) can pears 1 (10oz) pkg frozen strawberries 1 stick butter brown sugar  Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain can fruit thouroughly. Layer fruits in casserole dish and on each layer add slices of butter,cinnamon and brown sugar. Pour a generous dose of sherry over all. Bake covered for 45 min. (May be made ahead and heated later. Freezes well.) Delicious:)
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Berry Compote

I got a request to post this recipe so here it is:)  1 quart blackberries, strawberries or blueberries  Make sugar syrup by combining berries to 1 cup boiling water and 1/2 -3/4 cup sugar depending on the sweetness of berries. Place berries in a bowl and cover with boiling syrup. Chill and serve. (Source:Cooks.com)

Crock Pot Macaroni and Cheese

8 oz macaroni 3 cups sharp grated cheese 2 eggs 1 large can evaporated milk(not condensed milk) 1 1/2 cup regular milk 1 stick butter, melted. Cook macaroni and drain. Add cheese, pour in crock pot(spray with PAM or oil) Add butter. Beat eggs and mix with both milks, add to macaroni mixture. Mix and cook on low for 3-4 hours. NOTE:  To make more, use 16 oz macaroni and add some extra milk. (Source: Cooks.com)      

Sloppy Joe Barbeque

1 lb hamburger 1 yellow onion salt(to taste)pepper(to taste) 1 can tomato soup 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 tsp worchestershire sauce 1 tsp prepared mustard 1 bay leaf 3 or 4 tbls ketchup Dice onion and fry with the hamburger. Drain the hamburger. In a saucepan put hamburger, tomato soup, brown sugar, worchestshire sauce, mustard,ketchup and bay leaf. Stir well. Simmer 30 min. Serve on toasted hamburger bun. NOTE: This is the kind of mustard you put on hot dogs. Salt and pepper to taste. Taste good with coleslaw or macaroni salad:)

Pineapple Whiz

2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 2 tsps baking soda 2 eggs 1 can crushed pineapple  Mix all ingredients together. Pour into a large oblong cakepan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-45 min. Icing:  1-pkg cream cheese(8oz) 1/2 stick margarine 1 tsp vanilla - powdered sugar  Mix together thoroughly, add powdered sugar until you reach the right consistency.

Pork Chops in Orange Sauce

1/4 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp pepper 4 boneless pork loin chops (6 oz each) 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tblsps sugar 6 whole cloves 1/2 tsp grated orange peel 2 tblsps all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cold water  Combine the paprika and pepper, rub over both sides of pork chops. In a large nonstick skillet, brown chops over med heat. Combine the orange juice, sugar, cloves and peel; pour over pork chops. Cover and simmer for 18-22 min or until meat juices run clear. Remove pork chops and keep warm. In a small bowl, combine flour and water until smooth; stir into cooking juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 min or until thickened. Discard cloves. Serve sauce over pork chops. YIELD: 4 servings.

Chocolate Waffle Cookies

1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 6 tbsps sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 square(1oz) unsweetened chocolate,melted 1/2 cup all-purpose flour confectioners' sugar  In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar; beat in egg and vanilla until light and fluffy.  Blend in chocolate. Add flour,mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 1 inch apart onto a preheated waffle iron. Bake for 1 min. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar. YIELD: about 1-1/2 dozen.