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Mock Sour Cream

This is far lower in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol than the real thing, but you`ll hardly notice a difference in taste or texture.1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
Zest of 1/2 lemonPut all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and mix until creamy smooth.Makes 1 1/2 cups.

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)

New york egg cream
New York Egg Cream1 tablespoon chocolate syrup6 ounces seltzer2 ounces light creamMix chocolate syrup and light cream in a 12 ounce glass. Slowly fill the glass with 6 ounces of seltzer. The mixture will bubble up and produce a frothy layer of foam on top. (Upload by user)
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Onion dip mix
Onion Dip Mix1/4 cup dried onions1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon beef or chicken soup    base or 2 bouillon cubesRe crisp dried onions and granulate in a blender. Powder the bouillon cubes with onion.To use, mix Onion Dip Mix with 1 cup sour cream (Upload by user)
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Orange gelatin mix
Orange Gelatin Mix1 envelope unflavored gelatine1/2 cup orange drink powderCombine unflavored gelatine and orange drink powder.To use, put Orange Gelatin Mix in 1 cup cold water and allow mixture to soften for 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup boiling water. Pour into a mold. Ch (Upload by user)
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Pan-ease
Pan Ease1/3 cup vegetable oil1/3 cup flour1/3 cup vegetable shorteningPut the three ingredients in a jar that has a lid. Mix together with a fork. The mixture will be lumpy.Use instead of any nonstick sprays for casseroles, frying, etc. Use for cakes, muffins, cooki (Upload by user)

Pancake syrup
Pancake Syrup1/4 pound butter1/8 teaspoon salt2 1/2 cups water1 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup light corn syrup1 teaspoon maple extractIn a 2 1/2 quart saucepan combine all ingredients except the maple extract. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil gently f (Upload by user)
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Peanut butter
Peanut Butter2 cups dry roasted or raw peanuts,    shelled and skinned1/2 teaspoon salt1 to 5 drops peanut oil (optional)Process nuts, salt and peanut oil in a food processor for 90 seconds, stopping and scraping down sides when necessary, or place the n (Upload by user)
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Pimentos
Pimentos4 large red bell peppers1 cup white vinegar1 cup water1/2 cup granulated sugar4 garlic cloves, chopped2 teaspoons oil1 teaspoon saltWash peppers, remove seeds and membrane, and slice into 1 inch wide strips. Cover peppers with boiling water and let (Upload by user)
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