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Aplets and Cotlets

A favorite treat from the great American Northwest!3 tablespoons unflavored gelatine
3 cups apple juice or unsweetened apricot juice
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon lime juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2/3 cup cornstarch
2 cups walnuts, chopped
1 cup confectioners` sugarSoften the gelatine in 1/2 cup of the apple juice. Boil remaining juice with the sugar for 15 minutes to concentrate it.Mix the lemon and lime juice, and add all but 1/4 cup cornstarch to dissolve it in the mixture. Add both gelatine mixture and cornstarch mixture to the boiled juice and boil again rapidly for 10 minutes until very thick, stirring constantly. Taste for sweet and sour and add more lemon juice if desired.Mix in the walnuts and pour mixture into a 9-inch square baking pan that has been dipped in cold water. Let paste harden 12 hours or overnight, then cut with a sharp knife into squares.Mix together the reserved 1/4 cup cornstarch and confectioners` sugar. Remove squares with a spatula and roll each in the confectioners` sugar mixture (the cornstarch helps keep the sugar dry).Yields about 64 small cubes.

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)

Chocolate charlie
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 chocolate1 (12 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips1 (24 ounce) container dry roas (Upload by user)
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Stouffer`s french coconut pie
Stouffer`s French Coconut PieYield: 8 servings4 eggs 2 cups granulated sugar 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/3 sticks butter 1 (5 1/3 ounce) can Baker`s coconut 1 unbaked 9 inch pie shellPreheat oven to 425 degrees F.Melt butter (Upload by user)
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Pillsbury crescent rolls
Pillsbury Crescent Rolls2 packages active dry yeast3/4 cup warm water (105 degrees F)1/2 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon salt2 large eggs1/2 cup shortening4 cups unbleached flourButter or regular margarine, softenedIn a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm w (Upload by user)
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Prego spaghetti sauce
Prego Spaghetti SauceI have this clone. I haven`t tried it, but it looks okay. I do have one suggestion. Use a can of Italian plum tomatoes (not Italian style). The brand of tomato does make a huge difference. Some American companies pick green tomatoes so that they`ll last through all of the pro (Upload by user)
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Paul prudhomme`s blackened blend
Paul Prudhomme`s Blackened BlendUse this for fish, meat and fowl.1 tablespoon sweet paprika2 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)3/4 teaspoon white pepper3/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon dri (Upload by user)
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Paul prudhomme`s seasoning
Paul Prudhomme`s Seasoning1 tablespoon paprika, sweet2 1/2 teaspoons salt1 teaspoon onion powder1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)3/4 teaspoon white pepper3/4 teaspoon black pepper1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (Upload by user)
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Old bay seasoning mix
Old Bay Seasoning MixYou can save money by making this at home.1 tablespoon celery seed1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns6 bay leaves1/2 teaspoon whole cardamom1/2 teaspoon mustard seed4 whole cloves1 teaspoon sweet Hungarian paprika1/4 teaspoon maceIn (Upload by user)
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