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Oatmeal packets

Oatmeal PacketsSource: iMake Your Own Groceries/i by Daphne Metaxas HartwigServings: 83 cups quick cooking oats, dividedSalt 8 plastic sandwich bagsPut 1/2 cup oats in a blender and whirl at high speed until powdery; reserve in a small bowl and repeat proced
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Microwave croutons

Microwave CroutonsFrom the kitchen of WaldineYield: 2 cups1/4 cup butter or margarine2 teaspoons Salad Supreme Seasoning4 cups French bread cubes, 3/4 inchPlace butter in a 2 quart shallow baking dish. Microwave on HIGH for 55 seconds or until melted; stir in
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Low fat yogurt

Low Fat Yogurt4 cups powdered skim milk1 teaspoon gelatinGranulated sugar to taste1/2 cup yogurt (with active yogurt and L. acidophilis cultures) Heat oven to 250 degrees F. Turn off.Put 4 cups warm water in a large kettle. Slowly stir in the powdered milk; add
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Buttermilk

Buttermilk (for baking)1 cup powdered milk 4 cups water 4 tablespoons lemon juicePinch of salt Blend until milk is dissolved. Chill; keep in covered container in refrigerator.
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Instant oatmeal

Instant OatmealuPer person/u1/2 cup instant or "quick cooking" oatmeal 1/2 cup water or milk 1/4 cup or less of sugar (to taste) Dried fruits of your choice raisins, blueberries, cherries,    apples, apricots, dates, etc. Fresh fruit
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Hazelnut paste

Hazelnut PasteSource: Oregon Hazelnut Industry and The Hazelnut Marketing Institute1 pound roasted Oregon hazelnuts (3 1/2 cups)6 tablespoons egg whites (about 3 large)2 cups confectioners` sugar 2 teaspoons hazelnut liqueurYield: 2 to 3 cups.Coarsely cho
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Honey grahams

Honey Grahams2 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup turbinado sugar (or use regular sugar) 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup honey 1/2 cup warm water
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Pan grease

Pan GreaseThis is an inexpensive, all purpose alternative to store bought cooking sprays.1 cup shortening1/2 cup all purpose flourMix the shortening and flour, and keep in a container at room temperature.To use, brush the grease on the pan with a pastry brush. As
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Spring roll wrappers

Spring Roll Wrappers1 cup rice flour 4 tablespoons all purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 2 cups fresh waterSift all the dry ingredients together twice.In a separate bowl, mix the eggs, oil and water . Then pour this mi
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Confectioners` sugar replacement

Confectioners` Sugar ReplacementYield: 4 cups (1000 mL)2 cups (500 mL) nonfat dry milk powder 2 cups (500 mL) cornstarch 1 cup (250 mL) granulated sugarCombine all ingredients in food processor or blender. Whip until well blended and powdered.iExchanges: 1/
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Homemade filo dough

Homemade Filo DoughSource: Lior`s Kitchen Talk5 cups plain white flour 5 spoonsful oil 2 1/2 cups waterA little salt 2 spoonsful vinegarKeep back part of the flour for flouring the pastry board on which the pastry will be rolled out. With remaining flour com
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Homemade diet jell-o

Homemade Diet Jell O1 envelope (1 tablespoon) Knox Gelatine1 cup boiling water 1 cup cold water 10 packets Splenda 1 teaspoon Sugar Free Kool Aid (adjust to taste)Sprinkle gelatine into cold water. Mix in Splenda and Kool Aid powder. Stir until thoroughly dissolved
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Whipped topping substitute

Whipped Topping SubstituteThis tried and true recipe results in a fluffy topping that isn`t loaded with fat.1/3 cup Carnation Instant Nonfat Dry Milk 1/3 cup ice cold water 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extractChill bowl
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Light corn syrup substitute

Light Corn Syrup Substitute2 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup water1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarDash of saltCombine all ingredients in a heavy, large pan. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and put cover on it for 3 minutes to get sugar crystals off the sides
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Chocolate syrup

Chocolate Syrup1 cup cocoa powder3/4 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup light corn syrup1 cup cold water1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons vanilla extractCombine all ingredients, except vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and boil fo
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Chocolate-covered frozen bananas

Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas4 ripe bananas, peeled8 wooden Popsicle sticks1 tablespoon vegetable shortening6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips or butterscotch morselsCut bananas in half crosswise. Insert wooden stick in end of each and freeze. Melt over hot (not boi
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Cinnamon sugar

Cinnamon Sugar2 cups granulated sugar5 tablespoons cinnamonStir sugar and cinnamon together until completely mixed. Store in a tightly capped jar with a shaker top for up to 6 months.You can use this on cereal, French toast, in coffee, or for making cookies, such as Ger
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Any-flavor gelatin mix

* Any Flavor Gelatin Mix1 envelope unflavored gelatine1 envelope fruit drink powderCombine gelatine with fruit flavored drink powder (presweetened or use the amount of sugar required on package directions). Soften the gelatine mixture in 1 cup cold water for 5 minutes. Stir in
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Confectioners` sugar

Confectioners` Sugar1 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon cornstarchBlend sugar on highest speed of blender for two minutes. Add cornstarch to keep from packing. Store in an airtight container.
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Country butter

Country Butter3/4 cup Crisco� oil1 cup buttermilk1 pound margarine, softened2 teaspoons saltBlend all together in a large mixing bowl; whip until mixed well. Place in containers and refrigerate. Tastes like country butter.Makes 2 pounds and is delicious!
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Cream soda

Cream Soda6 tablespoons Vanilla Syrup2 tablespoons corn syrup6 ounces seltzer or club sodaCombine ingredients in a 12 ounce glass. Add ice and serve.
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Croutons

CroutonsuGarlic Croutons/u2 cloves garlic, halved*3 cups day old bread or rolls, cubed3 tablespoons butter, melted, or 3 tablespoons olive oilSaut? garlic in olive oil in a large nonstick skillet until tender. Add water, mixing well. Add bread cubes, tossing to coa
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Dried minced vegetables

Dried Minced Vegetables1 to 2 cups vegetables, finely chopped:    onions, mushrooms, red or green bell peppers,    scallions, carrots or celeryPreheat oven to 120 degrees F. Spread finely chopped vegetables in a thin layer on a cookie sheet. D
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Dried tomatoes in olive oil

Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes1 1/2 cups olive oil2 teaspoons saltPreheat oven to 150 degrees F.Rinse tomatoes in warm water and pat dry. Cut lengthwise and place, cut side up, on a cake rack over a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Place rac
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European-style marzipan

European Style Marzipan1 cup blanched whole almonds or    1 1/3 cups slivered almonds1 1/3 cups sifted confectioners` sugar1/2 teaspoon almond extract or rose water2 tablespoons water2 1/4 cups sifted confectioners� sugar1 slightly beaten egg white
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Food colors

Food ColorsuRed/u1 cup beets, fresh or cannedWater to cover2 teaspoons vinegarCover fresh beets with water and boil in an enamel or glass pan until barely done. Remove the beets and peel, slice, and chop them, reserving the juice. Return beets to the juice and soak
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Fruit leather

Fruit Leather10 cups any fruit or berries, washed    and seeds or pits removed1 cup granulated sugarCombine fruit and sugar in a kettle and simmer over moderate heat until a thick, syrupy consistency is reached. Remove from heat and pur?e in a blender or foo
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Gelatine dessert

Gelatine Dessert1 envelope unflavored gelatine1 cup granulated sugar1 3/4 cups fruit juice, fresh or frozen** If using pineapple, only use canned juice. DO NOT use fresh juice.Place gelatine in a pan and pour 1/2 cup of the fruit juice over the gelatin to soften. Wa
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Gravy color and thickener

Gravy Color and Thickener(like Kitchen Bouquet)1/2 cup brown sugar2 cups waterPut brown sugar in a pan over low heat and let it burn or parch, slowly stirring all the time. When it turns a dark brown, add water and stir well, and then bottle.Use a few drops at a
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Citrus extracts

Citrus ExtractsLemons, limes, oranges,    grapefruits or tangerinesVodkaPeel fruit in strips, discarding all the white pith. Place the strips in a jar, then cover them with a good quality vodka. Cover the jar tightly and let it stand at room temperature for
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Colored sugar

Colored Sugar1 cup granulated sugarFew drops food coloringCombine sugar with food coloring. Shake in a jar until color is evenly distributed.Try placing several layers of different colored sugar in a glass jar for a gift.
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Decorator sparkling sugar

Decorator Sparkling Sugar3 cups granulated sugar1 cup Food Colors (in this section)Preheat oven to 150 degrees F.Stir sugar and dye together and spread the mixture in a shallow baking pan. Place the sugar in the oven for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.Remov
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Flower flavored sugars

Flower Flavored Sugars1/4 cup fresh flowers or leaves*1 cup super fine sugar**Use only one type of flower or leaf in each batch of flavored sugar. Wash and dry the flowers or leaves carefully. In an airtight storage container, put in 1/4 inch of sugar, then a layer of flowers
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Hazelnut extract

Hazelnut Coffee1/3 cup ground coffee1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring/extract1/2 teaspoon nut flavoring/extractBlend coffee and dry ingredients in a blender, process until powdered. Blend in flavorings and extracts, scrape sides of blender and blend 15 s
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Lavender Sugar

Lavender SugarUse in place of plain sugar, in baked goods and in tea, and for sweetening berries and fruit salads.1 pound granulated sugar1/4 cup fresh or dried lavender budsMix sugar and lavender. Store in an airtight, dry container.As you need it, sift the suga
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Rose Sugar

Rose SugarThis sugar is delicious sprinkled on fresh berries or used in shortbread cookies that call for confectioners` sugar. It is also wonderful in homemade lemonade.1 cup tightly packed, unsprayed,    fragrant rose petals*1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
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Vanilla Powder

Vanilla Powder1/4 cup confectioners` sugar 1 vanilla beanFor an intense flavor, grind the bean and blend with the sugar in a small coffee grinder. The flavor increases with time, and will exude into foods when baked. The bean can be used for other purposes as well.
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