FUN FOOD MONDAY

October 20 - National Brandied Fruit Day
October 21 - National Pumpkin Cheesecake Day
October 22 - National Nut Day
October 23 - National Boston Cream Pie Day
October 24 - National Bologna Day
October 25 - National Greasy Foods Day
October 26 - National Mincemeat Pie Day

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Boston Cream Pie Recipe
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking powder
3 eggs, beaten separately
1 c. sugar
2 tbsp. milk or water
Mix dry ingredients. Add beaten eggs and milk (or water). Mix well. Divide batter in half and bake in two cake pans in a 400 degree oven. Bake until tops are straw-colored (check after cooking 20 minutes). When done and cool, split in half (into layers) with a sharp knife.
The two cakes should make 4 layers. Spread with filling.
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Cream Filling Recipe for Boston Cream Pie
1/3 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. milk
2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 tsp. vanilla
Mix sugar, cornstarch and salt in 2 quart saucepan.
Stir in milk gradually. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute.
Stir 1/2 of hot mixture into egg yolks in saucepan, boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla.
Cool to room temperature.
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Chocolate Glaze Recipe for Boston Cream Pie
2 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate
3 tbsp. butter
1 c. powdered sugar
3/4 tsp. vanilla
Heat over low heat until melted. Remove from heat.
Stir in 1 cup powdered sugar and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla.
Stir in 1 teaspoon hot water at a time until desired consistency
(about 2 tablespoons of water is needed).