Marinated Cucumbers and Onions

This was one of my favorite summer sides growing up.

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Marinated Cucumbers and Onions

Author: McConnell Family

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 c. sugar
• 1/4 c. canola oil
• 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Whisk together the vinegar and sugar. Then, whisk in the oil. Place the cucumber and onion in a large bowl and pour in the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Let marinade for at least an hour.

Forgotten Cookies

This recipe from my grandmother is a holiday favorite.

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Forgotten Cookies

Yield: 55

Author: Doris Keenen

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 9 oz. chocolate bits
• 3/4 c. pecan pieces

Instructions

1. Set oven at 350 degrees. Grease 2 cookie sheets. Beat egg whites with salt until foamy. Beat in sugar gradually until very stiff. Beat in vanilla. Stir in chocolate bits and pecans. Drop by teaspoons on cookie sheet. Put in oven. Turn heat off immediately. Leave in oven overnight. Do not open door until morning.