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Chocolate CharlieWhite bark (the bark comes in 1 1/2 pound package - so use one
    whole package and 4 pieces/squares from the next package)
4 (1 ounce) squares Baker`s Bittersweet chocolate
1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
1 (24 ounce) container dry roasted peanuts
1 package large marshmallows Place first 4 ingredients in a crockpot. Put crockpot on HIGH and leave for 1 hour...don`t stir!! Then turn to LOW and stir every 15 minutes for 1 hour. The mixture will be very thick!Using a very large heavy spoon, like a restaurant size serving spoon etc., spoon 1/2 of the mixture out on wax paper and spread out. Then place the marshmallows all over on top of mixture while still very warm. Then spoon the remainder of the mixture over the top of marshmallows and chocolate mixture on the wax paper. Let set till completely cool. Overnight is best.Break into pieces to serve.

Soda crackers
Soda Crackers (like Grandma used to make)4 cups flour 1 cup butter (or margarine)3/4 cup milk1 teaspoon vinegar1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon saltWork the butter into the flour with a pastry cutter or fork. Next, stir the vinegar, baking soda, and salt into the mi (Upload by user)

Mock condensed cream of mushroom soup
Mock Condensed Cream of Mushroom SoupFor use when a recipe calls for condensed cream of mushroom soup.1 (6 ounce) can or jar sliced mushrooms1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 tablespoons all purpose flour1/3 cup skim milk*1 tablespoon nonfat "butter" granulesBlack p (Upload by user)

Basil garlic croutons
Basil Garlic Croutons4 cups French style bread, cut into small cubes4 tablespoons butter, melted2 teaspoons basil, dried1 teaspoon garlic, mincedPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.Add the basil and garlic to the warm melted butter. Allow to steep for 20 minutes (off the heat) (Upload by user)

Canadian capers
Canadian CapersThese are a substitute for the real capers bottled commercially. These are Nasturtium seed capers.Nasturtium seeds (fresh picked and not sprayed with any chemicals)White vinegarSaltPeppercornsTo each 2 1/2 cups of vinegar in a saucepan add 3 teaspoons salt (Upload by user)

Chocolate powdered sugar
Chocolate Powdered Sugar2 tablespoons powdered sugar1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoaIn a small bowl stir together powdered sugar and unsweetened cocoa.NOTE: Chocolate Powdered Sugar is quite light in color. Dark chocolate cookies show it off best. (Upload by user)

Popsicles with variations
Popsicles with Variations1 package any flavor Kool Aid1 package Jell O1 1/4 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup hot water3/4 cup cold waterMix dry ingredients together. Measure approximately 6 tablespoons dry ingredients into a mixing bowl add hot water and cold water. Pour into (Upload by user)

Yogurt
YogurtFor just over $3.00 for a gallon of milk and a container of yogurt, you get 16 cups with this recipe so it is definitely more cost effective if there are yogurt eaters in the family. Along with preserves as a flavoring agent, you can use canned fruit, pureed or not, with or without the syru (Upload by user)

Mock condensed cream of celery soup
Mock Condensed Cream of Celery SoupWhen a recipe calls for canned cream of celery soup, use this instead.3/4 cup chicken stock1 bay leaf1 cup thinly sliced celery1 tablespoon vegetable oil3 tablespoon all purpose flour1/3 cup skim milk1 tablespoon nonfat "butte (Upload by user)

Amaretto coffee creamer
Amaretto Coffee Creamer3/4 cup nondairy powdered creamer3/4 cup sifted confectioners` sugar1 teaspoon almond extract1 teaspoon ground cinnamonCombine all ingredients in a container with a tight fitting lid. Shake well to blend. Store in an airtight container.To serve, st (Upload by user)

Stouffer`s spinach souffle
Stouffer`s Spinach Souffle2 eggs1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup1 small onion, sliced thin1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed and    drained very wellDash of nutmegPreheat oven (Upload by user)
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Tabasco sauce
Tabasco Sauce Source: The Ball Blue Book Vol. X 19473 dozen Tabasco or other long hot red peppers1 clove garlic1 tablespoon granulated sugar1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon horseradis cup hot vinegarAdd 1 cup water to the peppers and garlic. Cook until tend (Upload by user)
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Tabasco sauce
Tabasco Sauce12 large Tabasco chiles, stemmed1 clove garlic, peeled1/2 cup herbed chili vinegar1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon granulated sugarIn a small, nonreactive saucepan, boil the chilies and garlic in the vinegar until tender. Place in a blender with the salt (Upload by user)
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Tabasco sauce
Tabasco Sauce1 pound fresh red Tabasco (or serranos)    peppers, chopped coarsely2 cups vinegar2 teaspoons coarse saltCombine peppers with vinegar and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes.Remove from heat, and pur?e in a blender. Let sit refrigerated for a (Upload by user)
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Tia maria
Tia Maria26 ounces inexpensive Brandy1 vanilla bean5 cups boiling water5 cups granulated sugar2 ounces Spice Island Antiqua coffeeMix coffee and sugar well. Pour in boiling water, mix well, let stand until cool. Add brandy, cut vanilla bean lengthwise and drop into (Upload by user)
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Twinkies
TwinkiesuCake/u1 (16 ounce) box golden pound cake mix4 egg whites2/3 cup wateruFilling/u2 teaspoons butter1/3 cup vegetable shortening1 cup confectioners` sugar1/4 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup evaporated milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Upload by user)
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V-8 vegetable juice
V 8 Vegetable JuiceSource: Sunset magazine 197415 pounds fully ripe tomatoes, chopped 2 cups celery, chopped 3 large onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced/mashed 1/4 cup granulated sugar, or to taste 2 tablespoons salt 3/4 teaspoon pepper 2 teaspoon (Upload by user)
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