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Pudding Pops

1 (4 ounce) package instant pudding mix (any flavor)
2 cups milk
6 paper cups
6 wooden sticks or plastic spoonsPour cold milk into bowl. Add pudding mix. Beat slowly with hand rotary beater until mixture is well blended and creamy. Pour into 6 paper cups. Put a wooden stick or plastic spoon into each cup. Press a square of foil or wax paper onto the top of the cup to cover. The handle or the stick will poke through the foil. Freeze until firm � at least 5 hours.To serve, press firmly on the bottom of the cup to pop out.

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)

Self-rising flour
Self Rising Flour3 cups all purpose flour3 3/4 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons saltSift together. Store in a tightly covered container. (Upload by user)
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Snow cone syrup
Snow Cone Syrup2 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup water1 package unsweetened Kool Aid�Bring sugar and water to a full boil. Remove from heat and stir in Kool Aid�. Chill. It`s now ready for the crushed ice. (Upload by user)

Soft margarine
Soft Margarine1 pound margarine3/4 cup buttermilk3/4 cup vegetable oilDash of saltHave all ingredients room temperature, then mix thoroughly in electric mixer. Refrigerate. (Upload by user)

Sour cream
Sour Cream1 3/4 cups cream2 tablespoons buttermilkStir cream and buttermilk in a pint jar. Cover and shake. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, 6 hours to overnight, then chill well.When ready to serve sour cream, beat to medium stiff peaks not stiff. Serve imme (Upload by user)
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Sour cream
Sour Cream1 cup cottage cheese1 tablespoon lemon juice1 to 3 tablespoons milkBlend cottage cheese in a blender, adding 1 tablespoon of milk until right consistency. Store in a 20 ounce airtight container in the refrigerator. (Upload by user)

Spiced peaches
Spiced PeachesDon`t pay a lot for these in the glass jar!3 (1 quart) jars6 pounds fresh peaches8 cups granulated sugar1 1/3 cups water2 3/4 cups cider vinegar4 cinnamon sticks, broken, plus more, if desired4 teaspoons whole cloves plus extraPlace int (Upload by user)
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Steak tenderizer
Steak Tenderizer1/2 cup catsup2 cups water1/4 cup lemon juice1/4 cup dark vinegar1 cup vegetable oil3 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons prepared mustard1 teaspoon coarse black pepper1 teaspoon garlic salt1/2 teaspoon Durkee smoked salt1 large onio (Upload by user)
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