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Chocolate-Covered Frozen Bananas

4 ripe bananas, peeled
8 wooden Popsicle sticks
1 tablespoon vegetable shortening
6 ounces semisweet chocolate chips or butterscotch morselsCut bananas in half crosswise. Insert wooden stick in end of each and freeze. Melt over hot (not boiling) water in double boiler chocolate or butterscotch morsels. Stir in shortening. Coat each banana piece with melted morsel mixture. Wrap each in aluminum foil and place in freezer. You may also roll bananas in chopped nuts, shredded coconut or oven-toasted rice cereal.

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)

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)

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)

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)

Cream soda
Cream Soda6 tablespoons Vanilla Syrup2 tablespoons corn syrup6 ounces seltzer or club sodaCombine ingredients in a 12 ounce glass. Add ice and serve. (Upload by user)

Croutons
CroutonsuGarlic Croutons/u2 cloves garlic, halved*3 cups day old bread or rolls, cubed3 tablespoons butter, melted, or 3 tablespoons olive oilSaut? garlic in olive oil in a large nonstick skillet until tender. Add water, mixing well. Add bread cubes, tossing to coa (Upload by user)

Dried minced vegetables
Dried Minced Vegetables1 to 2 cups vegetables, finely chopped:    onions, mushrooms, red or green bell peppers,    scallions, carrots or celeryPreheat oven to 120 degrees F. Spread finely chopped vegetables in a thin layer on a cookie sheet. D (Upload by user)

Dried tomatoes in olive oil
Dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil3 pounds ripe plum tomatoes1 1/2 cups olive oil2 teaspoons saltPreheat oven to 150 degrees F.Rinse tomatoes in warm water and pat dry. Cut lengthwise and place, cut side up, on a cake rack over a baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt. Place rac (Upload by user)

European-style marzipan
European Style Marzipan1 cup blanched whole almonds or    1 1/3 cups slivered almonds1 1/3 cups sifted confectioners` sugar1/2 teaspoon almond extract or rose water2 tablespoons water2 1/4 cups sifted confectioners� sugar1 slightly beaten egg white (Upload by user)

Food colors
Food ColorsuRed/u1 cup beets, fresh or cannedWater to cover2 teaspoons vinegarCover fresh beets with water and boil in an enamel or glass pan until barely done. Remove the beets and peel, slice, and chop them, reserving the juice. Return beets to the juice and soak (Upload by user)
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Fruit leather
Fruit Leather10 cups any fruit or berries, washed    and seeds or pits removed1 cup granulated sugarCombine fruit and sugar in a kettle and simmer over moderate heat until a thick, syrupy consistency is reached. Remove from heat and pur?e in a blender or foo (Upload by user)
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Gelatine dessert
Gelatine Dessert1 envelope unflavored gelatine1 cup granulated sugar1 3/4 cups fruit juice, fresh or frozen** If using pineapple, only use canned juice. DO NOT use fresh juice.Place gelatine in a pan and pour 1/2 cup of the fruit juice over the gelatin to soften. Wa (Upload by user)
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Gravy color and thickener
Gravy Color and Thickener(like Kitchen Bouquet)1/2 cup brown sugar2 cups waterPut brown sugar in a pan over low heat and let it burn or parch, slowly stirring all the time. When it turns a dark brown, add water and stir well, and then bottle.Use a few drops at a (Upload by user)
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Citrus extracts
Citrus ExtractsLemons, limes, oranges,    grapefruits or tangerinesVodkaPeel fruit in strips, discarding all the white pith. Place the strips in a jar, then cover them with a good quality vodka. Cover the jar tightly and let it stand at room temperature for (Upload by user)
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Colored sugar
Colored Sugar1 cup granulated sugarFew drops food coloringCombine sugar with food coloring. Shake in a jar until color is evenly distributed.Try placing several layers of different colored sugar in a glass jar for a gift. (Upload by user)
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Decorator sparkling sugar
Decorator Sparkling Sugar3 cups granulated sugar1 cup Food Colors (in this section)Preheat oven to 150 degrees F.Stir sugar and dye together and spread the mixture in a shallow baking pan. Place the sugar in the oven for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes.Remov (Upload by user)
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