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Amaretto Coffee Creamer3/4 cup nondairy powdered creamer
3/4 cup sifted confectioners` sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamonCombine all ingredients in a container with a tight fitting lid. Shake well to blend. Store in an airtight container.To serve, stir 2 tablespoons creamer into 6 ounces of hot coffee.Yields about 12 servings.

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)

Whipped topping substitute
Whipped Topping SubstituteThis tried and true recipe results in a fluffy topping that isn`t loaded with fat.1/3 cup Carnation Instant Nonfat Dry Milk 1/3 cup ice cold water 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon vanilla extractChill bowl (Upload by user)

Light corn syrup substitute
Light Corn Syrup Substitute2 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup water1/4 teaspoon cream of tartarDash of saltCombine all ingredients in a heavy, large pan. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and put cover on it for 3 minutes to get sugar crystals off the sides (Upload by user)
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Chocolate syrup
Chocolate Syrup1 cup cocoa powder3/4 cup granulated sugar3/4 cup light corn syrup1 cup cold water1/4 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons vanilla extractCombine all ingredients, except vanilla extract. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and boil fo (Upload by user)
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Chocolate-covered frozen bananas
Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas4 ripe bananas, peeled8 wooden Popsicle sticks1 tablespoon vegetable shortening6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips or butterscotch morselsCut bananas in half crosswise. Insert wooden stick in end of each and freeze. Melt over hot (not boi (Upload by user)
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Cinnamon sugar
Cinnamon Sugar2 cups granulated sugar5 tablespoons cinnamonStir sugar and cinnamon together until completely mixed. Store in a tightly capped jar with a shaker top for up to 6 months.You can use this on cereal, French toast, in coffee, or for making cookies, such as Ger (Upload by user)
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Any-flavor gelatin mix
* Any Flavor Gelatin Mix1 envelope unflavored gelatine1 envelope fruit drink powderCombine gelatine with fruit flavored drink powder (presweetened or use the amount of sugar required on package directions). Soften the gelatine mixture in 1 cup cold water for 5 minutes. Stir in (Upload by user)
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Confectioners` sugar
Confectioners` Sugar1 cup granulated sugar1 tablespoon cornstarchBlend sugar on highest speed of blender for two minutes. Add cornstarch to keep from packing. Store in an airtight container. (Upload by user)
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Country butter
Country Butter3/4 cup Crisco� oil1 cup buttermilk1 pound margarine, softened2 teaspoons saltBlend all together in a large mixing bowl; whip until mixed well. Place in containers and refrigerate. Tastes like country butter.Makes 2 pounds and is delicious! (Upload by user)
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