Marcia Hassel's recipes

  SERVES:   6-8 UNITS:   US INGREDIENTS Nutrition 1  pie shell, 9inch, baked  4  cups   strawberries , fresh and sliced  1  1 ⁄ 2 cups   water 3 ⁄ 4 cup   granulated sugar 2  tablespoons  cornstarch 3  ounces   strawberry gelatin DIRECTIONS In baked pie crust add sliced strawberries. In small saucepan, mix water, sugar, and cornstarch and bring to boil. Boil until mixture is clear and thick, approximately 2 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and add the strawberry gelatin, stirring until dissolved. Pour this over the strawberries in pie shell. Chill and 

  LUSCIOUS FUDGE MUFFINS I have a crew of (adult) kids who love cake but dislike frosting. For them, I make this decadent, easy, deeply  fudgy muffin that makes up with a texture between a brownie and a cupcake. They stay fresh for days or freeze and are wonderfully satisfying without being fussy. If you know someone who likes chocolate but isn’t a fan of frosting this is for them!   Cake 2 cups sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, melted ¼ cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 cup cocoa - measured then sifted 1 1/2 cups warm, flat, cola 1 cup chocolate chips, optional Preheat oven to 350 F. Line 12-16 muffin wells with muffin liners and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Arrange rack in oven to middle position. In a large mixer bowl, blend sugar, butter and oil. Blend in eggs and vanilla and then fold in the flour, salt, baking soda, ba