Mama Ruth's Kitchen [08/09/2003]

By Ruth Putnam

Greetings folks:Now that we are in the month of August, thoughts are turning to fall, Labor Day and the infamous Mud Bowl.For the avid fans of the season. I have a couple of mud recipes that I will share with you.If you would like to see more of them, let me know.Bon apetit. MUD PIE1 Cup powdered sugar1 Cup semisweet chocolate morsels1/4 Cup oleo, cut up1/4 Cup whipping cream2 tbs. light corn syrup1 tsp. vanilla extract3/4 Cup chopped pecans2 pints coffee ice cream,dividedprepared chocolate crumb crustCombine sugar, chocolate morsels, cream and syrup in a small pan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Stir in vanilla and cool. Put 1/3 of this sauce in the bottom of the crust. Sprinkle with 1/3 of nuts. Put 1 pint of ice-cream over the nuts. Freeze for 10 minutes. Repeat layer. Top with last 1/3 of sauce and nuts. Freeze for at least 1 hour until ready to serve. MUD BISCUITSPreheat oven to 300 degrees.1 3/4 Cup flour1 tsp. salt1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1 1/4 Cup sugar2 eggs1/2 Cup melted shortening or oil6 tbs. brown sugar1 tsp. vanilla extract2 Cups oatmealSift together flour, salt, baking powder and soda. Add sugar, eggs, brown sugar and vanilla. Add shortening and mix well. Add oatmeal. Drop by 1/2 tsp. onto a baking sheet. Flatten if desired. Bake to light brown.Don't forget to send in a favorite recipe. We would all like to see new things every week. Write to: Ruth Putnam, P.O. Box 115, North Conway, N.H. 03860.