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Oatmeal Packets

Source: Make Your Own Groceries by Daphne Metaxas HartwigServings: 83 cups quick-cooking oats, divided
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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 procedure with an additional 1/2 cups oats. If you`re using a food processor, powder the 1 cup of oats in one motion.Into each sandwich bag put 1/4 cup unpowdered oats, 2 tablespoons powdered oats, and a scant 1/4 teaspoon salt. Store in a box or airtight container.To serve: Empty packet into a bowl. Add 3/4 cup boiling water; stir and let stand for 2 minutes. For thicker oatmeal, use less water; for thinner, use more water.Apple-Cinnamon
To each packet add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons chopped dried apples.Sweetened
To each packet add 1 tablespoon sugar.Cinnamon Spice
To each packet add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and a scant 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg.Raisins and Brown Sugar
To each packet add 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar and 1 tablespoon raisins.Wheat Germ
To each packet add 2 tablespoons any kind of wheat germ.Fruit and Cream
To each packet add 1 tablespoon dry milk and 2 tablespoons dried fruit.

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)

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 (Upload by user)
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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 (Upload by user)
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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. (Upload by user)
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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 (Upload by user)
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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 (Upload by user)
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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 (Upload by user)
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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 (Upload by user)
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