Egg white piecrust has its fans Yesterday | Add a comment DEAR MELBA: A reader asked for an egg white piecrust recipe. My sister-in-law is Italian, and when I made it for her, she mentioned it was a favorite of Italians. EGG WHITE PIECRUST3 egg whites 1/8...

You can have Pumpkin Pie Cake, eat it too Tue, Dec 30, 2008 | Add a comment DEAR MELBA: I would like to share a recipe for Pumpkin Pie Cake that I got from the cooks at Fort Cobb Senior Citizens Center. It’s good for holidays but also good any time. Pumpkin Pie Cake...

Swap shop: Grocery’s Ham Loaf recipe shared Tue, Dec 23, 2008 | Add a comment DEAR MELBA: Twila requested Ham Loaf. Here is a recipe that Kamp’s Grocery on Classen Boulevard shared with its customers for years. Leona Kamp’s Ham Loaf1½ pounds ground ham...

Cookie swap fun holiday gathering of friends Tue, Dec 16, 2008 | Add a comment DEAR READERS: It’s time for a cookie swap. Invite your friends to bring two makings of their favorite cookies. Everyone can try all the cookies and pick some to take home. The first recipe...

Readers respond to request, provide several recipes for ham balls Wed, Dec 10, 2008 | Add a comment DEAR MELBA: I’m sure this is the recipe requested by Twila Gonzales. I received it from my nephew, who is a great cook. I always get requests for the recipe. HAM BALLS 1 pound ground ham 1...

Candy recipes sweeten holiday spirit Tue, Dec 2, 2008 | Add a comment DEAR MELBA: Every time I try a different candy recipe, my husband, Ira, suggests I make Cordie’s Peanut Butter Fudge "next time.” I admit it’s the best I’ve ever made,...

Three recipes help use those turkey leftovers Tue, Nov 25, 2008 | Add a comment DEAR READERS: The leftovers arrive after Turkey Day. Time for a party. A simple menu of Curried Turkey Salad on Croissants is great using turkey or chicken, Corn Dip With Chips, and Veggie Wedgies...

Speak softly, carry smallest knife Tue, Nov 18, 2008 | Add a comment DEAR MELBA: With Thanksgiving upon us, I write to share the most amazingly simple method of carving a turkey. The late Carrel Robert "Bob” Harryman, a retired Navy captain from Oklahoma...

Reader should like this Biscotti Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Add a comment DEAR MELBA: A reader asked for Biscotti recipes. He’ll like this one. Nutty Biscotti 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon...

Recipe sought for gravy with bacon drippings Tue, Nov 4, 2008 | Add a comment DEAR MELBA: I live in the Norman Veterans Center, and a few of us were talking about our favorite breakfast places of the past. Hands down, the No. 1 place was Shipman’s Cafe. Besides those...

Bacon, beer help spice recipe for pinto beans Tue, Oct 28, 2008 | Add a comment DEAR MELBA: I believe this is the pinto bean recipe K. Price requested. It was in your column years ago, shared by Emma Bela of Oklahoma City. BARROCHO BEANS 2 cups dried pinto beans Water 6...

Reader shares recipe that uses barley Tue, Oct 21, 2008 | Add a comment DEAR MELBA: A reader asked for recipes using barley. Everyone I’ve served this to enjoys it. Barley and Mushrooms 8 ounces (about 3 cups) sliced mushrooms 1 cup chopped...

Mini pizza snacks are easily frozen Tue, Oct 14, 2008 | Add a comment DEAR MELBA: Moms might find this recipe useful for after-school snacks. My wife and I made a double batch recently and stocked our freezer. They’re great to make ahead and freeze or to serve...