Looking around at the talent in the congregation of Union Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church, the women’s group decided it was time to get cookin’.

The Cumberland Presbyterian Women compiled a cookbook of church members’ favorite recipes. Called “Daily Manna,” the cookbook sells for $10 and the proceeds from the sales go back into the community and church.

“Some of our elderly ladies at church were such good cooks. That’s why we came up with this,” said Felicia Mucci, church member and an organizer of the cookbook

The name of the book was the idea of pastor Ronnie Duncan. Cumberland Presyterian Women members Felicia Mucci, Deborah Kennemer and Evelyn Cox organized, typed, and proofread recipes for the book.

The cookbook includes 500 recipes from several members of the church.

“We’ve found that a lot of our elderly ladies have gave a real good response. They love doing this, getting the recipes together and turning them in,” said Mucci.

The CPW ordered 500 books and has sold more than 200 already.

The group is raising money for various community services, like providing school supplies and clothing for children.

“We donate to some of the women’s shelter, food banks, shelters, and various community out reach services,” said Mucci.

The CPW has high hopes that they will raise enough money for church building repairs.

The church is hoping to revamp their basement flooring and take care of other repairs and maintenance on the building, as well.

Judging by the past and the eagerness of church members to participate, they expect to sell all of the remaining books, said Mucci.

“This is just the second time we’ve done it,” she said. “We did another one around five years ago. People asked for another one.”

To order the “Daily Manna” from Union Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church, contact Fleicia Mucci at 233-2791 or Linda Usery at 232-9237.

Below are several recipes the CPW wanted to share:



Tomato Relish

Submitted by Genell McGraw

Ingredients:

3/4 dish pan full of tomatoes

15-20 hot pepper, chopped

8-10 onions

2-3 sweet peppers

1 Tbsp. Canning salt

1 Tbsp. Celery salt

1 Tbsp. Garlic

1 Tbsp. Black pepper

1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbsp. Lemon Pepper

1 Tbsp. Seasoning Salt

2 c. sugar

2 c. vineager



Instructions:

Cook tomatoes for 15 to 20 minutes. Add other ingredients and cook until thick.



Spicy Spinach Dip

Submitted by Louise Thacker

Ingredients:

1 pkg. Frozen chopped spinach

6 oz. Kraft Jalapeno cheese

2 Tbsp. Chopped onion

1/2 c. undiluted evaporated milk

1/2 c. liquor from spinach

1/2 tsp. Garlic salt

4 Tbsp. Butter

2 Tbsp. Flour

1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp. Pepper

3/4 tsp. Celery salt.



Instructions:

Cook spinach and drain. Save liquid. Melt butter and stir in flour. Blend. Add onions and cook until onions are tender. Add milk and spinach liquor slowly, stirring until thick. Add seasonings. Cut up cheese in small pieces and add to mixture. Stir until melted. Add drain spinach and mix well. Serve with crackers or chips.

Note: This can be used for a casserole. Follow directions and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.



Chicken Casserole

Submitted by F. A. Haney

Ingredients:

1 box cornbread Stove Top stuffing

2 1/2 c. cooked diced chicken

1 c. chicken broth

1 c. Cream of Celery soup

1 c. Chunky Chicken Noodle soup

1/2 c. butter melted



Instructions:

Mix half of stuffing, melted butter, and half of chicken. Spread in bottom of 9×13 pan. Add the rest of the chicken. Combine canned goods. Pour over stuffing. Add the rest of the Stove Top stuffing mix. Bake till brown at 300 degrees.



Beverly’s Chocolate Cake

Submitted by Connie Craig in memory of Beverly Stanford

Ingredients:

Cake:

2 c. Sugar

2 c. flour

3 Tbsp. Cocoa

2 sticks margarine

1 c. Water

1 tsp. Vanilla

2 eggs

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 tsp. Baking soda



Icing:

5 Tbsp. Milk

3 Tbsp. Cocoa

1 stick margarine

1 box powdered sugar

1 tsp. Vanilla



Instructions:

Put sugar and flour in blowl. In boiler, combine cocoa, margarine, and 1 cup water. Bring to a boil. Pour into sugar-flour mixture; mix well. Add vanilla, eggs, buttermilk, and soda. Mix well 2 minutes. Pour into greased sheet pan and bake at 350 degrees from 30 to 40 minutes. Do not overcook.

Mix all icing ingredients together and pour over cake while it is still hot.





Plum Cake

Submitted by Deborah Kennemer in memory of Helen Kennemer

Ingredients:

2 c. Sugar

1 c. Wesson oil

2 Small jars plum, apricot or prune baby food

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1 tsp. Cloves

2 c. self-rising flour

3 eggs

1 c. chopped nuts

1 tsp. Vanilla



Instructions:

Sift together dry ingredients and mix will beaten eggs, sugar, oil, and baby food. Add nuts last. Pout into Bunt or tube pan and bake for 60 minutes at 350 degrees.