Apple Fritters

5 oz. flour
5 fluid oz. water
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs (separated)
1 Tbsp. melted butter
2 large cooking apples
4 oz. confectioner's sugar
lemon juice
oil for deep frying

   Make batter at least an hour before required, using the following method:  Sift together flour and salt.  Make a well in the center, add the cooled melted butter and some of the water and egg yolks.  Work in the flour and beat until smooth.  Add remaining water.  Leave to stand.  Just before using, beat the egg whites until stiff, but not dry.  Fold into batter mix.  Peel, core and slice apples (make slices about 1/4 - 1/2" thick).  Dip into batter and deep fry in very hot oil (175°-180° C) until golden.  Drain and serve drenched with confectioner's sugar and sprinkled with lemon juice.

Stuffed Cabbage

1 large head of cabbage
1 Tbsp. margarine
2 medium onions, sliced
1 lb. lean ground beef
4 Tbsp. grated onions
3 Tbsp. uncooked rice
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
8 oz. can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1/4 cup seedless raisins
3 Tbsp. honey (or brown sugar)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice

   Trim off thick parts of 18 cabbage leaves.  Blanch in boiling water.  Melt margarine in deep, heavy saucepan.  Add sliced onions, and lightly brown.  Mix together beef, grated onions, uncooked rice, 3 Tbsp. water, 1 1/2 tsp. salt and the pepper.  Place some meat on each cabbage leaf, tuck in sides and roll cabbage.  Add tomato sauce, 1 cup water and 1 1/2 tsp. salt to sliced onions.  Place cabbage rolls in saucepan, cover and cook slowly for 1 1/2 hours.  Add raisins, honey or brown sugar and lemon juice.  Cook uncovered 30 minutes.  Serve in soup bowls.

Hallowmass Cakes

1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate, melted
2 cups granulated sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 cups cake flour, sifted
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup confectioner's sugar

   In a mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, chocolate, and granulated sugar.  Blend in eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition.  Add vanilla.  Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt into oil mixture.  Chill for several hours or overnight.

   Preheat oven to 350° F.  Roll about a Tbsp. of dough into a ball.  Drop balls into confectioner's sugar, and roll until coated.  Place balls about 2" apart on a greased baking sheet.  Bake for 10-12 minutes.  The cakes should be  soft and the edges firm.  Do not over bake; they burn easily.  Makes about 3 doz.

Hot Apple Cider

1 1/2 gallons apple cider
2 whole cinnamon sticks
5 cloves
1 large orange, sliced thin with peel left on
1/2 lemon, sliced thin with peel left on
1/2 cup sugar

   In large pot, combine cider, cinnamon sticks, orange and lemon slices.  Add sugar to taste.  Heat thoroughly.  Serve hot.