Boston Cream Poke Cake

Boston Cream Poke Cake

1 box yellow cake mix
ingredients needed to make cake; eggs, oil and water
2 (3.4oz) boxes instant Vanilla or French Vanilla pudding
4 cups milk
1 tub Chocolate Frosting
Directions:
Make cake mix according to directions and bake in a well-greased 9x13 pan.

When cake is finished, while still warm, poke holes all over cake (about 1-inch) intervals using a wooden spoon handle
or other similar size object.

In a medium bowl, add milk to pudding mixture and continue to whisk until most of the lumps are removed.
Let pudding mixture sit for about 2 minutes. You want it to thicken just slightly so it isn't overly runny but
not fully thickened into pudding (it should still be pourable).
Pour pudding on top of warm cake.
Take a spoon and spread it out. Gently press down to ensure that pudding goes
into the holes and spread it all the way to the sides.
Remove the lid and foil covering from the tub of chocolate frosting.
Pop it in the microwave on high for about 30-45 seconds.
Stir with a spoon. It should now be pourable but not bubbly hot.
Pour chocolate frosting on top of pudding.
Spread frosting to evenly cover cake. Start in the middle and gently spread to the sides.
Allow to cool on the counter for a few minutes, then put into the fridge to fully cool and set up.
Once it is completely cooled, you can cover it with a lid without worrying about any condensation on the lid.
This cake needs to be kept refrigerated

Strawberry Cream Cheese Bars

Strawberry Cream Cheese Bars

1 (18.5 ounce) box strawberry cake mix
1 stick butter
3 eggs
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In bowl, combine cake mix, butter and 1 egg, blend well. Press into grease 9x13 inch baking pan. In another bowl, combine cream cheese, 2 eggs and sugar. Beat with mixer until smooth and well blended. Pour over batter. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until lightly browned

Cauliflower Salad

Cauliflower Salad

1/2 small head cauliflower
1 medium cucumber
4 hard-boiled eggs
2 green onions
Mayonnaise
Salt to taste

Finely chop and combine cauliflower, cucumber, eggs and green onions. Add
salt and mayonnaise.

Butterscotch Pudding Mix

Butterscotch Pudding Mix

Mix 2 cups nonfat dry milk
5 cups brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. salt
3 cups cornstarch

Mix and store in airtight container. To prepare,
add 1/2 cup mix to 2 cups milk. Heat and stir constantly
while boiling. Cool, then serve

YELLOW CAKE MIX WITH PINEAPPLE

YELLOW CAKE MIX WITH PINEAPPLE

1 yellow cake mix
1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained
1/2 c. sugar
1 sm. pkg. instant vanilla pudding
1 c. coconut
1 (8 oz.) box whipped topping
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Make cake according to box. Heat pineapple and sugar together. Pour over hot cake
poked with holes; chill. Mix pudding according to directions and add coconut; then
spread over the pineapple. Spread on whipped topping and sprinkle with nuts. Let
stand in refrigerator 12-24 hours before serving

Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken

Brown Sugar BBQ Chicken

2 1/2 lbs. chicken pieces
2 onions, sliced
1/2 cup butter
2 T. cider vinegar
1 T. Worcestershire
3 t. brown sugar
1/2 t. paprika
1 cup catsup
1 cup hot water
Salt and pepper to taste

Lightly oil an large baking dish and arrange chicken pieces in a single
layer in pan. Place onion slices on top of chicken and dot with butter.
Blend remaining ingredients together and pour over chicken. Bake,
covered at 350 for 2 hours, uncover and bake another 15 minutes

Fish Nibbles

Fish Nibbles

4 cups Chex
1 cup gold fish crackers
1 cup small stick pretzels
1 cup nuts
1 cup Fritos
1/2 package Hidden Valley dressing (dry mix)
1/2 cup Wesson oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder or salt
1 teaspoon dill weed

Stir all together. Put in airtight container and refrigerate.

Makes 8 cups.

Coconut Clusters

Coconut Clusters

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
One 7-ounce package sweetened shredded coconut
Salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Freshly grated nutmeg, for sprinkling

Lightly oil a large baking sheet. In a medium saucepan, combine the
sugar and water and boil over high heat, stirring occasionally, until
the sugar dissolves. Add the coconut and a pinch of salt and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until the syrup has evaporated and the coconut has a light, somewhat crystallized coating, about 20 minutes. Stir in the vanilla.

Working quickly, scrape the coconut candy onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it into a 10-by-9-inch rectangle; let cool to room
temperature. Sprinkle a little nutmeg over the top. Using a large knife, cut the rectangle into 24 pieces and serve. makes 2 dozen

STRAWBERRY COOL WHIP CAKE

STRAWBERRY COOL WHIP CAKE

1 box Strawberry Cake Mix
1 tub Strawberry glaze (found in produce area of your store)
1 tub Cool Whip - thawed
2 C. Strawberries - sliced

Bake cake according to directions on box, using a 9x13" pan.
Allow cake to cool fully after baking.
Put sliced strawberries in a small bowl.
Sweeten berries by sprinkling with sugar and let them set while cake is cooling.

When cake is cool, spread glaze over cake.
Spoon Cool Whip in the middle of the cake and spread outward toward to edges of the pan.
Top with strawberries.
Cover and keep refrigerated

COCONUT CREAM CHEESE EASTER EGGS

COCONUT CREAM CHEESE EASTER EGGS

1/2 of 8 oz. cream cheese
1 bag coconut (sm.)
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
4 tsp. flour (heaping)
1/4 lb. butter

Roll into shape of Easter egg. Chill on wax paper trays overnight. Dip
into chocolate. I use chocolate bars. (Double the recipe.)

Crispy Orange Coconut Balls

Crispy Orange Coconut Balls

1 16-ounce container dark chocolate fudge or milk chocolate frosting, preferably Duncan Hines Creamy Home-Style
2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons pure orange extract, preferably McCormick
1 1/2 cups chocolatey sweetened rice cereal, preferably Kellogg's Cocoa Rice Krispies
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, toasted, preferably Baker's

Line cookie sheet with wax paper. Beat frosting and sifted confectioners' sugar in large bowl until well-blended. Beat in orange extract. Stir in rice cereal.

Using tablespoon or 1-ounce cookie scoop, shape mixture into balls and place on cookie sheet. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until slightly firm. Roll balls in coconut to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve

Chinese Popcorn Delight

Chinese Popcorn Delight

2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn
1 cup chow mein noodles (optional)
1/2 cup peanuts
1/3 cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon sesame salt or salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon sugar

Keep popcorn, noodles and peanuts warm. Combine remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Slowly pour over popcorn mixture, tossing to blend. Pour into a large roasting pan. Heat in a 300 degree F oven for 5-10 minutes, stirring once

Kahlua Smoothie

Kahlua Smoothie

1 pint vanilla ice cream
1/3 cup creme de cacao
1/3 cup Kahlua

Combine ingredients in blender and process until smooth. Serve after dinner

Pepperoni Chicken

Pepperoni Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
16 pepperoni slices
4 slices mozzarella cheese

In a well greased skillet, brown chicken on both sides (about 3 minutes each side).

Place chicken in a 13x9 baking pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray.

Arrange 4 pepperoni slices over each piece of chicken and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.
Remove pan from oven, top each chicken piece with a slice of mozzarella and bake 5 more minutes until cheese is melted

FESTIVE CUPCAKES

FESTIVE CUPCAKES

1 lemon cake mix
1 pt. strawberries
lemon frosting
cupcake papers and tins

Prepare strawberries by washing, taking off tops and
slicing in half lengthwise. Set aside. Prepare cake according
to package directions. Pour batter into cupcake tins. Put 1/2
of a strawberry on each cupcake. Bake according to directions
on package. Frost when cool, putting 1/2 strawberry on top of
each cupcake

Chicken Tetrazzini

Chicken Tetrazzini

This is one of my favorite dishes!


4-6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup margarine
4 oz. can mushrooms
2 cans cream of chicken soup
16oz. sour cream
7oz. spaghetti (cooked)

Cook chicken breasts until tender and remove from the bone. Saute mushrooms in margarine. Mix with remaining ingredients and turn into buttered 9x13 casserole dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake at 300 for 40 minutes

Cotton Candy Salad

Cotton Candy Salad

14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2 cups drained crushed pineapple
1 can cherry pie filling
1 can strawberry pie filling
12 ounces cool whip, thawed
3/4 cup chopped pecans

Fold all ingredients together and blend well. Chill until ready to serve

Fluffer Nutter Bites

Fluffer Nutter Bites
This recipe brings the flavors of peanut butter and marshmallows into one little bite.

36 bites

1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
1 cup nonfat dry milk
36 mini marshmallows
1 cup chopped peanuts

In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey and dry milk. Stir until well combined and resembles cookie dough.
Take 1/2 Tablespoon of dough and wrap around each mini marshmallow creating a ball with a marshmallow center. Roll each ball in crush peanuts to coat.

PINK TEA REFRESHER

PINK TEA REFRESHER

3 cups boiling water
1 tea bag, family size
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail
6 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Pour the hot water over the tea bag in a teapot. Brew for 4 minutes.
Remove the tea bag. Pour into pitcher; stir in sugar and cranberry juice cocktail. Add lemon juice. Pour over ice in tall glasses

Puttin' on the Ritz Scallops

Puttin' on the Ritz Scallops

1 pound bay scallops
1/4 pound Ritz crackers
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon thyme
1 can cream of mushroom or cream of celery soup
2/3 cup milk
Paprika

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

In a 9-inch round dish, mix soup and milk and set aside.

Break up 1/3 of the crackers and mix a 1/3 of the spices; coat half the scallops, then place in dish with soup mixture. Repeat with the remaining scallops.

Break up the remaining crackers into very fine pieces and mix well with the remaining spices. Sprinkle mixture evenly over the top of the scallops. Sprinkle paprika over the top. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes. May be put under the broiler for a couple of minutes to put a light crust on top

Cough-Be-Gone & Sore Throat Syrup

Cough-Be-Gone & Sore Throat Syrup:
This syrup for sore and inflamed throats is a much tastier recipe than my sore throat gargle.
4 parts fennel seed
2 parts licorice root
2 parts slippery elm bark
2 parts valerian
2 parts wild cherry bark
1 part cinnamon bark
1/2 part ginger root
1/8 part orange peel
Make a syrup as instructed (*here). Take 1 to 2 teaspoons every hour or two throughout the day, or use whenever a bout of coughing starts up.

*Syrups
Syrups are the yummiest of all herbal preparations. They are delicious, concentrated extracts of the herbs cooked into a sweet medicine with the addition of honey and/or fruit juice. Maple syrup and vegetable glycerin may be substituted for honey.
Although there is more than one method for making an herbal syrup, I have been using this technique for many years, and it makes excellent syrups, time after time.
Step 1. Use 2 ounces of herb mixture to 1 quart of water. Over low heat, simmer the liquid down to 1 pint. This will give you a very concentrated tea.
Step 2. Strain the herbs from the liquid. Pour the liquid back into the pot.
Step 3. To each pint of liquid, add 1 cup of honey (or other sweetener, such as maple syrup, vegetable glycerin, or brown sugar). Most recipes call for 2 cups of sweetener (a 1:1 ratio of sweetener to liquid). I find this far too sweet for my taste, but the added sugar helped preserve the syrup in the days when refrigeration wasn’t common.
Step 4. Warm the honey and the liquid together only long enough to mix well. Most recipes instruct you to cook the honey and the tea together for 20 to 30 minutes over high heat to thicken further. It certainly does make thicker syrup, but I’d rather not cook the living enzymes out of the honey.
Step 5. When the syrup is thoroughly mixed, you may wish to add a fruit concentrate to flavor, or a couple of drops of essential oil, such as peppermint or spearmint, or a small amount of brandy to help preserve the syrup and to aid as a relaxant in cough formulas.
Step 6. Remove from the heat, bottle, and label. Syrups will last for several weeks, even months, if refrigerated

Sore Throat Gargle

Sore Throat Gargle:
This is my favorite gargle for sore throats and laryngitis; however, I’m the first to admit that it’s not my tastiest recipe.
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup strong (triple strength) sage tea
2 to 3 teaspoons salt
pinch of cayenne
Combine all ingredients. Gargle with this mixture frequently throughout the day

Throat Soother Tea

Throat Soother Tea:
This tea strengthens the voice and soothes throat irritation:
2 parts licorice root
1 part cinnamon
1 part echinacea
1 part marsh mallow root
1/8 part ginger
Decoct the herbs as instructed (*below). Drink several cups of tea a day.

*Decoctions
Decoctions are made from the more tenacious parts of the plant, such as the roots, bark and seeds. It’s a little harder to extract the constituents from these parts, so a slow simmer (or an overnight infusion) is often required.
To make a decoction, place the herbs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Heat slowly and simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes. The longer you simmer the herbs, the stronger the tea will be

Vinegar Carpet Tips

Vinegar Carpet Tips

Carpet stains
Sprinkle vinegar on soiled area,
wait a few minutes, then sponge from the center out.
Blot with a dry cloth; repeat if necessary.
Alternatively, combine a small amount of liquid detergent and
3 tablespoons vinegar in 1 quart of warm water.
Sponge on soiled area until clean,
rinse with a cloth dampened with warm water, then blot with a dry cloth.
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Control carpet mildew
Spray white vinegar on the under side of area rugs and carpet
to avoid mildew from wet spills.
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Home Office Vinegar Tips

Cleaning your computer mouse
When your computer mouse gets dirty and picks up dust,
it becomes hard to manipulate.
Instead of buying a special cleaner
mix half vinegar and half water and use that.
Remove the ball and wipe clean with the solution.
Dry thoroughly with a soft, lint-free towel.
Dip a cotton swab into the solution and wipe inside the mouse,
removing dust or dirt particles.
Use a wrung out cloth to wash the outside of the mouse.
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Clean home equipment
Dip a cloth into a mixture of ½ vinegar and ½ water and wring out.
Wash down the outside of your
computer, printer and other pieces of equipment.
Never use a spray bottle for this job.
Use a cotton swab dipped in the mixture to clean the keyboard.
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Clean scissors
Wipe the blades of your scissors down frequently
with a cloth dipped in full strength vinegar
to keep them clean and glue free.
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Thin glue
Add a drop or two of vinegar to the old bottle of glue and shake.
Keeping adding vinegar drop by drop until the
glue returns to the proper consistency.

And MORE Vineegar Tips

Shrunken sweater saver
Boil a shrunken wool garment in
one part vinegar and two parts water for 25 minutes.
Reshape the garment and allow to air dry.
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Wrinkle remover
Spray wrinkled clothing with a mixture of
1 part white vinegar and 3-part water.
Mist evenly, shake and hang to dry.
The wrinkles come out immediately and the vinegar smell
disappears in 10 minutes.
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Lint eliminator
To keep lint from clinging to clothing (especially dark garments)
add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the last rinse cycle.
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-Vinegar Around the House
When a cleaning job is tough enough to require
a cleaner as strong as ammonia or bleach,
try vinegar first.
It's the safe, low cost alternative.
White distilled or apple cider vinegar can be used,
save the good stuff for cooking.
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Unclog drains
Pour a half-cup of baking soda followed by a cup of vinegar.
Wait until it foams up
and rinse it down with a gallon or two of hot tap water.
Wait for about five minutes,
and then flush the drain with a gallon or two of cold tap water.
This helps speed up a slow drain and leaves it smelling fresh.
Do this about once a month.
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Clean/deodorize urine accidents
Wash area with a solution of water and vinegar and blot dry.
Place a saucer of vinegar and set it in the room to eliminate odors.
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Freshen rooms
To absorb stale, smoky odors,
place a bowl of apple cider vinegar in an out of the way place.--
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To fragrant the room and remove odors,
put 1/2 cup of vinegar, 2 cloves and 1 teaspoon cinnamon
into a small glass jar. Place in the microwave for 1 minute
and then place into the room.
It will absorb the odors
instead of cover-up the smell like commercial air fresheners.
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Clean brass, bronze and copper
Mix vinegar with baking soda or salt to make a paste.
Rub onto metal surface until tarnish is removed and
rinse with water.
To keep copper pans shiny,
wipe with a solution of vinegar and salt after each use.
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Clean chrome and stainless steel fixtures
Spray lightly with vinegar and polish to a shine with a dry cloth.
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Clean mini blinds
Put on a pair of old cotton gloves (or an old sock)
and dampen the fingers in a solution of
half vinegar and half hot water.
Rub your fingers over each slat
removed dirt, grease and grime.
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Remove ink pen marks on walls
Dab the marks with distilled white vinegar and blot frequently.
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Remove candle wax
Soften wax with a warm hair dryer
and remove with paper towels.
Wash the surface with a solution of half vinegar and half water
to remove wax residue.
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Decal remover
Apply full strength vinegar directly on top and around the edges
to decals. Allow to soak and then gently scrape off.
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Cleaning silver
Soak in a solution of
1/2 cup vinegar and 2 tablespoons baking soda for two hours.
Rinse with water and shine with a dry cloth.
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Wash windows
The BEST way to clean windows is to
dip old newspapers (black and white pages only)
into a solution of half vinegar and half water.
Wipe the glass with the wet newspapers until the glass is almost dry,
and then shine with dry newspapers or
a soft cloth (like an old diaper or a thin, lint free towel).
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Remove glue
Dissolve glues by applying a coating of
vinegar and letting it soak for a few minutes.
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Ceiling fan & grill cleaner
Wipe with full strength vinegar and
cut the grease and dirt from ceiling fans or vent grills.
This will keep them clean and allow fresher air to circulate.
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Crevice cleaner
Use a cotton swap dipped in vinegar to clean those hard to reach places,
like between buttons of a phone or blender,
sewing machine crevices or slider door tracks.
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Hand cleaner
Scrub hands with a mixture of
cornmeal moistened into a paste with apple cider vinegar.
Rinse with cool water and pat dry.
You will remove all of the dirt and grime and your hands will feel soft!
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Clean fireplaces
Clean brick or quarry tiles around a fireplace,
dip a brush in white vinegar and scrub quickly.
Use a soft towel or sponge to quickly blot up the moisture.
Rinse with clean water.
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Clean fireplace glass
Remove smoke stains on glass enclosures
with a solution of ½ cup vinegar in 1-gallon warm water.
Add 1-tablespoon clean ammonia.
Spray on the glass or wipe it on with a cloth.
Rinse with warm water and dry with a clean cloth.
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Remove mildew
use vinegar at full strength for heavy mildew stains or
mixed with water for light mildew stains.
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Eliminate static
vinegar decreases static and keeps dust off plastic and vinyl surfaces. Wipe
upholstery with a cloth dampened with a vinegar-water solution. Add a cup
of vinegar to the rinse water when laundering.
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Furniture and wood vinegar tips

Wood scratches can easily be concealed with vinegar and iodine.
Simply mix equal parts in a small container
and use a small brush to paint over the scratch.
For dark woods, add more iodine, for lighter woods add more vinegar.
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Remove stains
Clean the area with coarse steel wood dipped in mineral spirits.
Next scrub the stain
with vinegar, allowing it to penetrate for several minutes.
Repeat, if necessary
and rinse with water and wax.
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Remove polish buildup
Mix 1/2 cup vinegar with ½ cup water.
Dip a soft cloth in the solution and wring it out.
Rub the area with the damp cloth and dry immediately
with another soft cloth.
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Clean vinyl upholstery
Dampen an old towel or washcloth with full strength vinegar and
rub down the upholstery.
Rub the upholstery with a cloth dipped in water to remove the vinegar.
This also keeps vinyl from becoming hard and brittle.
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Remove water rings
Combine vinegar and olive oil in equal parts
to remove white rings left by wet drinking glasses.
Apply with a clean soft cloth and work the vinegar mixture into the wood
in the direction of the grain to erase water rings.
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Clean woodwork
Dull and cloudy wood can be clean and bright again
by rubbing it with a soft cloth dipped in a solution of
one tablespoon of white vinegar per quart of warm water.
Buff with a soft, dry cloth to make the wood really shine.
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Polish furniture
Wipe furniture with a soft clean cloth moistened with a mixture of
2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 quart water.
This also removes cloudy film from varnished surfaces.
Rub with grain of the wood and polish with a soft dry cloth.
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Clean wood floors
Using a soft cloth or mop,
wipe floors with a solution of equal parts vinegar and water.
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Polish leather furniture
Bring 2 cups of linseed oil to a boil and boil for 1 minute.
Cool, stir in 1 cup of vinegar.
Stir well; apply with a clean soft cloth.
Or, mix equal parts of linseed oil and vinegar, shake well,
and apply with a clean soft cloth.
The polish will keep leather soft, extending the life of furniture.
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Clean piano keys
Mix 1/2 cup vinegar to 2 cups of water and clean keys
with a soft lint-free cloth dipped into the solution and
wrung out until almost dry.
Wipe dry and leave the keyboard open.
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Vinegar Tips For The Automobile

Bumper sticker or decal remover
Apply full strength vinegar directly on top of decal
and let soak through for several minutes.
Gently scrape off. Repeat if necessary.
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Clean chrome
Pour a little full-strength vinegar on a rag and buff to a high shine.
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Clean car carpet
Use a mixture of half water and half white vinegar
to remove dirt and stains from car carpeting.
Simply sponge the mixture on the carpet and blot up with a towel.
This formula will also remove the salt residue left on carpets
after the winter snow season.
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Defrost car windows
Coat the outside of the car windows
with a solution of three parts white or cider vinegar to one part water.
This will keep the windows frost-free for several months,
if parking outside during cold winter months.
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Clean windshields
Keep a small spray bottle full of white vinegar and some paper towels,
rags or even old newspapers inside your car
to clean the grease and grime off your windshield.
Vinegar will also remove any hazy film that builds up on your windows.
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Vinyl upholstery
Wipe upholstery with a soft cloth dampened with a solution of
half water and half vinegar.

Stain Remover Tips

Mildew remover
Soak fabrics in a mixture of sour milk
(made from one teaspoon of vinegar and 1 cup milk.
Pour the sour milk on the mildew spots
and let it dry in the sun.
When dry, wash as usual and the mildew should disappear.
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Deodorant stain remover
To remove deodorant stained clothing
lightly rub the fabric with vinegar. Launder as usual.
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Ink stain remover
Moisten the area with vinegar, then
apply a paste of vinegar and cornstarch.
Let the paste dry before washing the garment.
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Barbecue sauce stain remover
Sponge stain with a solution of equal amounts of vinegar and water.
Wash in warm water until stain is removed.
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Rust stain remover
Moisten washable fabric with vinegar, then rub in some salt.
Place in the sun to dry, and then launder as usual.
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Ring around the collar
Make a paste of 2 parts white vinegar and three parts baking soda and
place on stains. Leave on for 30 minutes and launder as usual.

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Ink stain remover
Spray spot with hair spray and let dry.
Brush lightly with a solution of half water and half vinegar.
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Old stain remover
Combine three tablespoons of vinegar and
two tablespoons of liquid detergent and a quart of warm water.
Work into the stain and blot dry. Wash as usual.
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Wine and cola stain remover
If you apply vinegar to wine or cola stains within 24 hours
it will remove them with ease.
Simply apply white vinegar directly to stain on washable fabrics
and launder as usual.
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White preserver
To keep linens and other whites from yellowing during storage,
add vinegar to the rinse water while laundering.
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Yellow remover
Remove the yellow from whites
by soaking them in a solution of
twelve parts water to one part white vinegar overnight.
Wash as usual the next day.

Vinegar Tips For The Laundry

Vinegar Tips For The Laundry
Use only distilled white vinegar for laundry recipes

New clothes treatment
Add one-cup vinegar to the wash cycle when
new clothes are being machine-washed.
It will help eliminate manufacturing chemicals and their odors.
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Laundry brightener
Add 1/2 cup of vinegar to each load
will clean and brighten colorful clothes.
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Color corrector
Bright colored clothes have a tendency to run,
but if you immerse them in full strength white vinegar before washing
your garments will not fade or run.
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Clothes whitener
Add 1-1/2 cups vinegar to rinse water
to brighten white laundry.
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Sock whitener
Restore dingy white socks to bright white
by soaking in vinegar and hot water.
Fill a large pot half full with tap water and add 1 cup of vinegar.
Bring the water to a boil and remove from the stove.
Place socks in the hot water and let them soak
until the water is cool or overnight. Wash as usual.
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Suede Cleaner
To clean and condition suede garments,
wipe them with a sponge or soft cloth dipped in vinegar.
To remove grease stains from suede,
rub gently with a cloth dipped in vinegar.
Brush with a suede brush when dry.
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Patented leather shoe shiner
To clean and shine patent leather shoes quickly and easily,
dip a sponge in vinegar and wipe the shoes clean. Buff to a high shine with
a soft dry cloth.
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Shoe polisher
After your shoes are polished,
buff with a few drops of vinegar and they will shine like new.
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Perspiration odor eliminator
Perspiration odor and stains can be removed from clothes with vinegar.
Pour some full strength vinegar on the underarm area and collar
before washing.
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Smoke odor remover
Pour two cups of vinegar in a bathtub of hot water,
hang the clothes above the tub
and let the clothes hang for several hours to remove the odors.

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Skunk odor remover
Soak the items in a solution of one-cup vinegar to one gallon of water.
Leave the clothes in the vinegar bath for several hours.
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Fabric crease and thread remover
When lengthening a hem, changing a crease or opening a seam,
make a solution of equal parts vinegar and water,
then use it to dampen a cloth, place over the area
and press as usual.
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Fabric softener
Vinegar can be used to make all your clothes soft.
Add one cup of vinegar to each wash load during the rinse cycle.
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Iron cleaner
To remove dark or burned spots on the bottom of an iron,
rub with a mixture of half vinegar and ½ salt then
wipe off with a rag dipped in clean water.
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Steam iron cleaner
To clean the inside of your steam iron,
occasionally fill the water reservoir
with full-strength vinegar and let it steam clean the iron.
Repeat the process using water
then thoroughly rinse out with water.
This will keep your iron free of corrosion and calcium or lime deposits.
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Silk rinse
After hand washing silk clothing in mild soap,
remove residue by
adding a tablespoon of vinegar to clean, cool rinse water.
Dry and press per the care instructions.
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Suds reducer
Add 1 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle followed by a clear-water rinse.
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Heavy-duty cleaner
Soak heavily soiled items in a bucket of
warm water with one cup of vinegar. Wash as normal.
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Chewing gum remover
Vinegar removes gum from fabric, carpet and upholstery.
Pour a little full strength vinegar on the gum and let it sit for
15 minutes.
The vinegar will help loosen the gum from the fabric.
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Hard to remove stains
Stains like wine, ketchup, coffee, tea,
must be tackled as soon as possible.
Sponge washable cotton polyester and blends with vinegar within 24 hours.
Tough stains can be soaked in a solution of
3 parts vinegar and 1 part cool water for several hours or overnight.
Launder as usual.
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Crayon remover
Moisten and old soft toothbrush with vinegar and
rub crayon stains out of clothing. Wash as usual.
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Hair dye stain remover
Apply some full strength vinegar to the stains before washing.
To remove stubborn hair dye from clothing,
add 2 cups vinegar to the wash cycle.

Vinegar Tips

Produce cleaner
Wash Vegetables and fruit in water with vinegar added
to remove any dirt, insects, pesticides or residues.
Use three tablespoons of vinegar to a gallon of water.
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Weight loss
Vinegar has been known to take the edge off of your appetite.
Sprinkle a little vinegar on prepared foods
(such as meats and vegetables) or
eat a simple salad with vinegar dressing

Hints For Cooking With Vinegar

Hints For Cooking With Vinegar

Try some of these vinegar cooking tips
and make cooking easier and tastier.
Use inexpensive white distilled vinegar or distilled apple cider vinegar
unless the recipe calls for a different type.

Red wine vinegar substitute
Simply add 2 parts vinegar with 1 part dry red wine
to make a substitute for red wine vinegar
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Better beans
Add two teaspoons of vinegar to the pot when cooking dried beans.
It will make them tender and easier on the digestive system,
(less gas produced).
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Colorful beets
Add a little vinegar to the water when cooking beats.
It retains the color
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Clear vinegar
Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to your vinegar cruet
and the vinegar will stay clear.
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Freshen cauliflower
Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to the water
you boil or steam the cauliflower in.
This works great for cauliflower that is no longer
freshly cut
it whitens and improves its taste and looks.
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Fresher cottage cheese
A teaspoon of vinegar added to a carton of cottage cheese
will keep it fresh right down to the last spoonful,
without altering the flavor.
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Zestier soup
Make vegetable or bean soups taste better
by adding 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar just before serving.
It gives the soups a zesty zip.
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Perk up canned food
Add a teaspoon of red wine vinegar to canned gravy, soup, or sauces.
The vinegar adds flavor and makes the canned food taste fresher.
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Freshen canned shrimp
Soak canned shrimp in a little sherry and two tablespoons of vinegar
for 15 minutes for a fresher taste.
Drain and/or rinse.
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Fruit flavor
Sprinkle white vinegar on fresh cantaloupe or canned fruit
to perk the fruit up and bring out the flavor.
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Fruit dressing
Create a tasty pink dressing for fruit and fruit salad
by stirring 2 tablespoons strawberry or raspberry vinegar
into 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream.
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Strawberries with zip
Give ripe strawberries a sweet mouthwatering tang.
In a large bowl, gently mix
1 pint sliced strawberries with 4 tablespoons sugar.
Let stand for 30 minutes.
Add 1-tablespoon balsamic vinegar and stir, serve immediately.
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Lemon substitute
Vinegar can be used in place of lemon juice
unless you really need the taste of lemon.
Use ½ teaspoon vinegar
for each teaspoon of lemon juice called for in a recipe.
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Firm gelatin
Adding one teaspoon of vinegar per box of gelatin
used in salads and molds
will help keep the gelatin to hold up in the heat of the summer.
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Buttermilk substitute
Place 1 tablespoon of vinegar into a measuring cup and
add milk until you have one cup.
Let sit 5 or more minutes to allow thickening or
heat in the microwave for 30 seconds.
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Firmer fish fillets
Soak fish fillets for about 20 minutes in
a quart of water and 2 tablespoons vinegar
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Scaling fish
Rub vinegar and allow to sit for 5 minutes before scaling fish
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Flavorful fish
One tablespoon of vinegar
to fried or boiled fish (or seafood) when cooking brings out the flavor.
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Improve hard-boiled eggs
Add two tablespoons of white vinegar per quart of water
while boiling eggs.
This will prevent cracking and the shells will peel off faster and easier.
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Poached Eggs
Place a drop or two of vinegar to the water while poaching eggs
it keeps the white from spreading.
You can also use an empty tuna can (bottom and top removed)
for the poaching ring.
Just drop the ring in a pan of boiling water
and crack and egg or two inside.
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Fluffy rice
To make white rice fluffy and less sticky,
add one teaspoon of white distilled vinegar or rice vinegar
to the boiling water.
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Moist cake
Add a spoonful of vinegar to the dry ingredients of a cake mix.
You will be amazed at the difference!
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Meat tenderizer
Meat fibers are broken down and tenderized by vinegar.
Less expensive lean cuts of meat can be used in most recipes
without sacrificing flavor.
Soak the meat in vinegar (red wine vinegar works best) overnight;
if desired, rinse off the vinegar before cooking.
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Improve flavor of game
Soak in a mixture of half vinegar and half water for at least one hour
before cooking.
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Improve cheese longevity
Wrap cheese brick in a moist paper towel
with a small amount of cider vinegar.
Store the cheese in a sealed plastic bag or airtight container.
You may need to add water or a drop or two of cider vinegar to keep
the towel damp.
This retains moisture and prevents molding without changing the taste.
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White mashed potatoes
Adding 1 teaspoon of vinegar for each pound of potatoes
keeps the potatoes white.
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Unpleasant odors
Smelly foods, like fish or vegetables that gives off unpleasant odors
while cooking can be improved by
adding a little vinegar to the water while cooking.
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Fried foods
Make fried foods taste less greasy
by adding a tablespoon of vinegar to the pan or deep fryer
before adding the oil.
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Dish too salty?
Add a teaspoon of cider vinegar and a teaspoon of sugar
to eliminate the salty taste.
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Dish too sugary?
Add a teaspoon of cider vinegar to reduce the sweetness.
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Wine substitute
Dilute one-part vinegar to three parts of water
and you have a substitute for wine.
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Garlic substitute
Use garlic vinegar instead of fresh garlic in any recipe.
One teaspoon is the equivalent of a small clove of garlic.
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Seafood tenderizer
The acid in vinegar tenderizes muscle fiber in
salmon, lobster, oysters and other fish.
Soak in vinegar for several hours or overnight.
If desired, rinse off before cooking.
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Better sweets
Add a teaspoon of vinegar to baked pies, cakes and other sweet desserts
to enhance the flavor and make the texture lighter.
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Shiny frosting
Add 1/2 teaspoon vinegar to homemade frosting
to make the texture soft and creamy.
White frosting will look very white and shiny.
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Keep cut produce from browning
Keep cut apples, pears and avocados and potatoes from browning
by dipping them into a small bowl of
water with 2 tablespoons of vinegar added.
Or you can simply soak the produce in vinegar water until you are
ready to use them.
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Wilted vegetables
Quickly dunk wilted vegetables in
hot tap water,
and then place them in a bowl of ice water
with a tablespoon of cider white vinegar.
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Steaming vegetables
Add 2 tablespoons of vinegar to the water used for steaming vegetables.
They will retain more color and vitamins and
the vinegar will eliminate any unpleasant odors

Cleaning Tips For The Kitchen

Cleaning Tips For The Kitchen

Can opener cleaner
Clean the wheel and blade of your can opener
by cleaning with a toothbrush dipped in vinegar.
Electric openers can be turned out and cleaned instantly.
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Plastic food containers
Soak containers in hot soapy water with 1/4 cup white vinegar added.
Let them soak for several hours or overnight.
After soaking,
rinse with hot water and use a sponge to wipe away the stains.
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Non-stick pan stain removal
Rub the pans with a cloth dipped in vinegar
to remove the white, spotty film that minerals in the water can leave.
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Refrigerator cleaner
Wipe the outside of with half vinegar and half water mixture.
Inside, wipe down the door fronts and rubber gaskets.
Inside the bins and the walls can be washed with either the same mixture
or full strength vinegar.
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No-wax floor cleaner
Add one-cup vinegar to a bucket of warm water and
wash no-wax or linoleum floors.
This will not strip floors and adds a nice shine with out wax.
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Cooking odor remover
Prevent cooking odors of cabbage, fish or other smelly foods
by adding vinegar to the boiling water or
to the fry pans while pan is still warm (food removed).
Boil 1 tablespoon of vinegar to 1 cup of water to eliminate cooling odors
from the room.
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Improve dishwater
By adding a few tablespoons of vinegar to the dishwater helps cut grease and
makes dishes shine.
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Ice cube tray cleaner
Soak plastic ice cube trays
in white vinegar for several hours to remove tough stains and odors.
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Thermos bottle cleaner
To clean thermos bottle,
add 1/4 cup vinegar and enough warm water to fill.
For tough stains,
add a tablespoon of rice
(which acts as a gentle abrasive) with the vinegar and water.
Shake it up and rinse.
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Blender or food processor cleaner
Fill with 1/2 cup vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon liquid detergent and warm water.
Cover and turn on, then rinse and dry.
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Knife sharpener
When sharpening knives
dampen the whetstone with vinegar and you'll be able to get a sharp edge on
the knife quickly.
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Drain board cleaner
Pour a cup of vinegar over the board
and let it soak in the sink overnight.
In the morning, rub off the stains and rinse with water.
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Corning Ware cleaner
To remove food stuck or burned on Corning Ware dishes,
add four parts water to one part vinegar and bring to a gentle boil.
When the water cools down you should be able to
gently scrub off the food.
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Broiler pan cleaner
Mix together one-cup cider or white vinegar and 2 tablespoons sugar
and pour over the broiler pan while it's still hot.
After dinner the broiler pan
will be a snap to wash as you do your other pans.
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Stainless steel cleaner
To remove spots from your stainless steel sink or appliances,
rub with a cloth dipped in full strength white vinegar.
Buff the stainless steel to a shine with a dry cloth.

Vinegar in the Bathroom

Vinegar in the Bathroom

Shower Stall

Remove dirt, grime, soap build-up and hard-water stains
by wiping them with a sponge damped with vinegar.
Rinse with clean water.
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Clean Fixtures
To clean the stubborn dirt and grime
that accumulates at the base of bathroom fixtures,
wrap toilet paper around the base of the sink or toilet,
saturate with vinegar, let it sit for about 30 minutes.
Remove the paper and brush away the grime with an old toothbrush.
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Remove shower door spots
Dip a sponge in vinegar and water solutions
(2 cups vinegar and 1 gallon water)
and use it to remove water spots on glass shower doors.
For tough stains use full strength vinegar. Rinse with clean water.
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Clean shower door tracks
Shower door tracks will come clean easily
if you fill the tracks with vinegar and let it soak for several hours. Pour
hot water in the tracks to wash away the built up dirt and grime. Use a
brush to scrub away any tough spots. For especially dirty tracks heat the
vinegar in the microwave in a non-reactive pan before pouring into the
tracks. This will help loosen the stuck-on gunk.
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Clean hard-water spots
If you have hard water or lime spots on the tub or sink,
cover them with vinegar-soaked paper towels.
Let the vinegar soak for an hour or so, remove the towels and then
scrub with a dampened plastic scrubber sprinkled with
a little baking soda.
Repeat if necessary.
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Clean the grout
Dip an old toothbrush in full strength vinegar
and use it to scrub away the dirt on the tile grout.
It will remove tough stains without harming the grout.
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Prevent mold and mildew
To prevent mold and mildew in the humid bathroom
mix 1 teaspoon borax, 3 tablespoons vinegar and 2 cups hot water.
Put in spray bottle and shake to mix.
Spray on tile, tub and other mold-prone areas.
Don't rinse - the solution will evaporate.
--Bath decal removal
To remove really stubborn bathtub decals,
use full strength vinegar.
Pour the vinegar around the edges of the decal and
let it soak for 30 minutes.
This should loosen them so you can pull them off.
Use a little more vinegar to clean off any stubborn sticky residue.
Rinse away the vinegar with soapy water.
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Shine Faucets
To make your bathroom faucets shine,
dampen a sponge or cloth with vinegar and wipe away the dull film.
Polish them with a soft, damp cloth.
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Clean toilet bowls
Cleaning the toilet bowl is quick and easy when you use vinegar.
Simply pour 2 cups white vinegar in the bowl and let is soak overnight.
Flush the next morning.
If the bowl ring is particularly tough
you may have to scrub the first time to remove it;
but if you clean the bowl frequently with vinegar,
you won't even have to scrub!
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Clean sinks and tubs
Clean the bathtub and sinks with full strength vinegar.
Simply scrub the surface with vinegar and rinse with water.
Your tub and sink will shine!
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Clean shower curtains
Use full strength vinegar to
wipe away soapy film, mildew or dirt build up from your shower curtain.
The easiest way to get a shower curtain really clean is to
wash it in the washing machine.
Fill the washing machine with warm water and two or three dirty towels. Add
1/2 cup laundry detergent and 1/2 cup baking soda. Wash, using 1 cup white
vinegar to the rinse cycle. Pull the shower curtain out after the rinse
cycle, then let the towels continue washing and drying. Hang the shower
curtain back up immediately and the wrinkles will disappear as the curtain
dries.
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Cleaning Shower heads
To unclog a metal shower head,
bring ½ cup of vinegar and one quart of water to a boil.
Place 1/2he shower head in the boiling solution for 10 minutes.
If you have a plastic head,
soak it in equal amounts of hot but not boiling vinegar and water.
Or you may also use a small plastic bag
and pour straight vinegar into it (about 1/2 full).
Attach it with a rubber band or tape directly to the shower head
and let soak overnight.
In the morning,
remove the bag and pour down sink or toilet (to reuse the product).
Then turn on the shower and use as normal.
The vinegar works slowly and dissolves the minerals from inside the head.
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Clean ceramic tiles
To clean ceramic tiles,
wash with a solution of ½ cup white vinegar and 1/2 cup ammonia,
1/4 cup washing soda and one gallon of warm water.
Rinse with clean water and let dry.
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Clean and deodorize drains
Clean soap scum and water residue from tub and sink drains
with 1//2 cup baking soda and 1 cup vinegar.
This will also take away any bad odors in the drains.
Just pour the baking soda down the drain and follow it with the vinegar,
let it sit for a few minutes and flush with water.
Do this often (twice a month) to keep drains from stopping.
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Open drains
You can open a stopped up sink
by pouring 1/4 cup baking soda down the drain,
then adding 1/2 cup white vinegar.
Cover the drain for a few minutes,
and then flush with a kettle of hot boiling water.
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Soften a stiff toothbrush
Soak in hot vinegar for 30 minutes, and then rinse with water

Floor cleaner

Floor cleaner

1/4 cup liquid soap
1/2 cup vinegar
2 gallons of warm water
Mix together and use to mop hard surface floors

Carpet Cleaner

Carpet Cleaner

1-tablespoon white vinegar
1-tablespoon household ammonia
1-quart water

Mix vinegar, ammonia and water together.
Apply the carpet cleaner to spots on the carpet with a soft rag.
Rinse with clean water and allow to dry.
Use a fan to speed drying time

Window Cleaner Formula

Window Cleaner Formula

1 tablespoon of vinegar
2 cups of water
2 drops of blue food coloring, if desired
Mix together and pour into a spray bottle

Fabric Softener

Fabric Softener

2 cups baking soda
1 cup white vinegar
4 cups water

Mix ingredients together and store in a plastic or glass container
with a tight lid in the laundry room.
Label the container and keep out of reach of children.

To use:
Shake ingredients
to mix; add 1/2 cup to the final rinse in your washing machine.

Scouring Powder

Scouring Powder

1/2 cup baking soda
1/4 cup vinegar

Mix baking soda and vinegar to the consistency of paste.
Apply to dirty surfaces and let sit for thirty minutes.
Sponge clean with water.

Laundry Stain Remover

Laundry Stain Remover

1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup ammonia
1/4 cup baking soda
2 tablespoons liquid detergent
2 quarts water

Mix together in a clean container with a lid.
Shake until well mixed; pour into a spray bottle.
Spray the solution on stains and let it soak in for a few minutes

Oven Cleaner

Oven Cleaner

1 cup vinegar
1 cup borax
1/4 cup concentrated powdered laundry detergent

Make a paste out of the vinegar, borax and detergent.
Heat the oven to 400 degrees for five minutes and turn off.
Spread the paste all over the oven and leave it on for at least an hour.
Scrape the gook off with a spatula or an expired credit card.
This formula works best for light to medium cleaning.
It wont be perfect, but it will be safer than commercial sprays.
When used often, this formula will easily remove the food particles

Kitchen Grease Cutting Cleaner

Kitchen Grease Cutting Cleaner

1/4 cup baking soda
2/3-cup white vinegar
3/4 cup ammonia
hot water

Pour the first three ingredients into a clean gallon container.
Shake to mix.
Add enough hot water to fill the container.
Use the cleaner to wash greasy areas in the kitchen.
Rinse with clean water and let dry.
To protect your hands use rubber gloves
and make sure you have adequate ventilation in the room

All purpose Cleaner

All purpose Cleaner

1/2 cup household ammonia
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup baking soda
1/2 gallon of water

Combine in a glass or plastic bottle.
It works for all sorts of general cleaning chores.
Pour some into a spray bottle to keep handy

Home Cleaners-Toilet Cleaner

I have been using and making my own cleaners for years now,so much cheaper and just as good as store bought,I want to share,because we ALL are trying to save these days

Toilet Cleaner

1-cup borax
1-cup vinegar
Pour the vinegar over in the toilet bowl working some up around the rim.
Sprinkle borax over the vinegar.
Allow the mixture to soak for at least 2 hours or leave it on overnight.
Then use a brush to loosen the grime and flush

TACO CASSEROLE IN THE CROCK POT

TACO CASSEROLE IN THE CROCK POT

1 Lbs. ground beef or turkey
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
4 drops Tabasco sauce
15 ounce cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup frozen corn
2 cans chili with beans
1 pound grated cheese
Nacho cheese tortilla chips

Brown ground meat and drain. Add onion, garlic, and pepper and cook until transparent. Add remaining Tabasco, tomato sauce, and chili powder. Lightly grease the slow cooker and then layer in 5 layers, beginning with meat mixture and nacho cheese, tortilla chips, corn, chili, and grated cheese. Cover and cook 6 to 8 hours on low

COUNTRY APPLES IN THE CROCKPOT

COUNTRY APPLES IN THE CROCKPOT

4-5 cups apples
2 tbsp. flour
1/3 cup sugar
... 1/3 cup raisins
1/4 tsp cinnamon
2/3 cup oatmeal
3 tbsp. butter
3/4 cup brown sugar

Peel, slice and coat apples with flour and 1/3 cup sugar. Stir in the raisins, cinnamon, and oatmeal. Pour 1 cup water into crockery. Add apple mix. Pour melted butter over apples and then brown sugar. Cook on Low 4-6 hours.

CANDY COATED POPCORN

CANDY COATED POPCORN

3 qts. popped corn, unsalted
1/4 c. butter
1 (7 oz.) jar Kraft marshmallow creme
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt

Place popped corn in greased 13x9 inch pan. Melt butter in saucepan over
low heat. Add marshmallow creme, stir until well blended. Remove from
heat; stir in vanilla and salt. Pour mixture over popped corn; toss
until well coated. Bake at 250 degrees 30 minutes, stirring every 15
minutes. Pour onto wax paper; cool. Store in tightly covered container.
Variations: ORANGE FLAVORED POPCORN: Stir in 1 tablespoon grated orange
rind and few drops red and yellow food coloring to melt butter. Continue
as directed.
CHOCOLATE FLAVORED POPCORN: Add 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces to
melted butter; stir until smooth. Continue as directed.
CINNAMON FLAVORED POPCORN: Add 1/4 cup red cinnamon candies to melted
butter; stir until melted. Continue as directed

Awesome Brownie Bars

Awesome Brownie Bars

1 box (9 x 13 pan size) brownie mix plus ingredients to make according to package

Filling:
8 oz cream cheese softened
1/3 C. brown sugar
1/3 C. peanut butter

Topping:
1/2 C. chopped peanuts
15 miniature peanut butter cups, chopped

Bake brownie mix as directed on package. Cool completely.

Mix cream cheese, brown sugar and peanut butter until smooth and spread over cooled brownies.

Sprinkle chopped peanuts and peanut butter cups on top of the cheese mixture.

Before serving, drizzle top of dessert with chocolate syrup. Keep refrigerated

Jello Bubbles

Jello Bubbles

1/4 cup dishsoap
1/4 cup any flavor jello, any brand
2 - 2 1/2 cups warm water


Mix gently as making suds will weaken mixture

Bacon Cheeseburger Balls

Bacon Cheeseburger Balls

1 egg
1 envelope onion soup mix
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

COATING
2 eggs
1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)
5 tablespoons canola oil

In a large bowl, combine egg and soup mix. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Divide into 36 portions; set aside. In another large bowl, combine the flour and milk until smooth. Add cheese and bacon; mix well.

Shape cheese mixture into 36 balls. Shape one beef portion around each cheese ball. In a shallow bowl, beat eggs. Place cracker crumbs in another bowl. Dip meatballs into egg, then coat with crumbs.

In a large skillet, cook meatballs over medium heat in oil for 10-12 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and coating is golden brown

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

Loaded Baked Potato Casserole

Instead of baking individual potatoes, reach for frozen potato wedges. Add your favorite toppings, bake and enjoy!

1 package (30 oz) frozen extra-spicy and crispy potato wedges
2 cups chopped fully cooked ham (12 oz)
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup chopped green onions (10 medium)
1 jar (15 oz) cheese dip
1/2 cup sour cream

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.

Arrange potato wedges in baking dish; bake 10 to 15 minutes or until thawed and beginning to brown. Top with half each of the ham, bacon, bell pepper and green onions. Spread cheese dip on top. Sprinkle with remaining ham, bacon and bell pepper.

Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until cheese dip is melted and potatoes are tender. Top with dollops of sour cream and remaining green onions.

For a loaded side dish, omit the ham. Serve with steaks or chops.

Substitute grilled chicken strips for the ham

Pepperoni Twists

Pepperoni Twists

1 loaf frozen bread dough, white or honey wheat, thawed
2 tbls. melted butter or margarine
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 cup finely chopped pepperoni
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to a 10x12-inch rectangle.
Brush dough with half of the melted butter or margarine. Top with garlic
powder. Evenly sprinkle pepperoni and mozzarella cheese over garlic powder.
Sprinkle with half of the Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup).

Fold dough in half so that it measures approximately 5x12 inches. Pinch to
seal edges and pat down dough. With a knife, divide dough into 12 slices.
Gently pull and twist each piece. Place twists 2-inches apart on a greased
sheet pan. Brush with remaining butter and top with remaining Parmesan
cheese.

Let rise in a warm place until puffy (This can take from 30 minutes to 1
hour).

Bake at 375 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from
sheet pans immediately to cool on a wire rack.

Makes 12

Easy Strawberry Cobbler Cake

Easy Strawberry Cobbler Cake

1 (18.25 oz.) box yellow cake mix

Cobbler:
1/4 C. water
1 C. sugar
1/2 C. (1 stick) butter
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 can strawberry pie filling (20 oz)

Prepare cake according to box directions, and pour into a 13 x 9-inch
baking pan. Set aside while preparing Cobbler.

Cobbler: Mix all ingredients together and boil until thick. Pour half of
Cobbler over cake batter. Bake as per directions on box.

When cake has baked and cooled, ice with the remaining half of Cobbler

Slice 'N' Bake Rice Krispies Cookies

Slice 'N' Bake Rice Krispies Cookies

1 C. granulated sugar
1 C. brown sugar, packed
1/2 C. softened butter
1/2 C. light margarine
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 pinch salt
2 eggs
1 C. quick oatmeal
2 C. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 C. Rice Krispies

Mix all ingredients well, stirring in Rice Krispies last. Shape into long,
thin rolls, double wrap in plastic wrap, and freeze.

To bake, slice very thin while frozen, place on ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned. Keep the dough
frozen and slice off the amount needed

Peanut Butter Slices

Peanut Butter Slices

3/4 C. butter or margarine
1/3 C. creamy or crunchy peanut butter
1 C. brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 C. all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Mix all ingredients together and pat firmly into a 9 x 13-inch pan. Bake
for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool before icing with chocolate peanut butter icing.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Icing
1/3 C. semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 C. creamy peanut butter

Melt chips and blend in peanut butter, spread on top of cooled cake

Maple Snack Mix

Maple Snack Mix

5 Tbs. butter or margarine
1/3-cup sugar
2 tsp. Maple Flavor
8 cups Crispex
1-cup stick pretzels
1-cup peanuts

Melt margarine with sugar and maple flavoring. Pour over
Crispex to coat then cook in microwave 5 minutes on high -
stirring occasionally. Add pretzels & nuts & mix together.
Cool spread out on wax paper. This is the key because it
will stick if you don't do this.

Pork Ribs

Pork Ribs

1 onion, quartered
1/2 tsp each salt and pepper
1 whole rack pork spareribs

BARBECUE SAUCE
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 cup water
1 tsp grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp ginger
2 tbs lemon juice
3 tbs brown sugar
1 cup ketchup

PLACE spareribs, onion, salt and pepper in a pot. Add water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover simmer 1 hour or until meat on ribs is tender. Mix Barbecue sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, partially cover simmer 20 min. Let cool. Remove spareribs from pot, brush with sauce. TO GRILL: Heat barbecue. TO BROIL: Line broiler pan with foil. Place ribs on broiler pan rack. Grill or broil ribs 14 min. basting a few times with sauce, turning ribs over occasionally until lightly charred. TO SERVE---Cut in 1 rib portions.

Bacon N Cheddar Deviled Eggs

Bacon N Cheddar Deviled Eggs

14 hard-cooked eggs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup crumbled cooked bacon
1/4 cup (1 ounce) finely shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or scallion (green onion) tops

Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks to a medium bowl. Reserve 24 white halves; finely chop remaining 4 white halves.
Mash yolks with fork. Add mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon juice, and pepper; mix well. Add chopped egg whites, bacon, cheese, and chives; mix well.
Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon yolk mixture into each reserved egg white half. Refrigerate, covered, to blend flavors.

Cookies N Cream Cupcakes

Cookies N Cream Cupcakes

1 (18.25-ounce) package white cake mix
2 cups coarsely chopped chocolate sandwich cookies, plus 12 chocolate sandwich cookies cut in half for garnish
1 (16-ounce) container white frosting

Preheat oven to 350 degrees . Line muffin tins with 24 paper baking cups.
Make cake mix according to package directions. Stir in chopped sandwich cookies. Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
Bake according to package directions; cool completely.
Spread frosting over cooled cupcakes and top each with 1/2 cookie

I also like to put a whole cookie in bottom of muffin paper,and add some crumbled cookies to the iceing

Pork Chops Over Rice

Pork Chops Over Rice

4 pork chops
Salt and pepper
1 cup flour
1 cup diced tomatoes
1 tsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. sugar
1 cup water
Cooking spray
1 cup rice, uncooked
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1 small onion, sliced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350. Season pork chops with salt and pepper to taste, dredge in flour and brown in large skillet. Drain oil from pan, leaving pan drippings. Add tomatoes, onion powder, sugar and water to skillet and stir til mixture simmers. Remove from heat. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray, sprinkle the rice evenly over bottom. Add garlic powder and salt to the rice. Place pork chops on top of the rice and pour the tomato mixture over the pork chops. Top off with onion slices and cheese. Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes

TRI-FLAVOR EASTER EGGS

TRI-FLAVOR EASTER EGGS

1 c Graham cracker crumbs
1 c Flaked coconut
3 c Confectioners sugar
1 c Crunchy peanut butter
1/2 c Butter or margarine, melted
1 ts Vanilla
1/8 ts Salt
1/2 lb Flavored melting chocolate

Mix crumbs, coconut and 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar together in bowl.
Work in peanut butter, butter, vanilla and salt. Work in enough remaining
confectioners sugar by hand to shape centers easily. Shape into small eggs;
dip in melted chocolate

BLT Stuffed Tomatoes---with Cheese

BLT Stuffed Tomatoes---with Cheese

1/2 pound sliced bacon
1/8 tsp Old Bay seasoning
3 tbs mayonnaise
1/4 of 1 head lettuce
8 tomatoes

SLICE tops off tomatoes, scoop out flesh and seeds from centers, reserving 1/2 cup flesh. Rinse out tomato shells, let dry upside down on paper toweling. Chop reserved tomato flesh. In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp, 5 min. Transfer to paper toweling to drain. THINLY slice lettuce wedge into fine shreds. Transfer lettuce to bowl. Stir in reserved chopped tomato flesh. Add cheese, mayonnaise, vinegar, Old Bay and hot sauce, stir until blended. Crumble bacon into bite size pieces. Stir bacon into lettuce mixture. Place tomatoes upright on platter. Spoon filling into tomatoes, mounding slightly. Replace tomato tops. SERVE stuffed tomatoes immediately

Crock-Pot Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli

Crock-Pot Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli

1 Can of Cheddar Cheese Soup
2 Cans of Cream of Chicken Soup
2 Chicken Breasts, cooked, chopped or shredded
2 Cups Milk
1 Bag of Frozen Broccoli
1/4 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder

Add ingredients to crock-pot.
Stir well.
Cook on low for 6 hours.
Serve on rice or noodles

Tijuana Pie in a Crock

Tijuana Pie in a Crock

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound cheddar cheese, grated
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
2 (16-ounce) cans chili seasoned beans
1 (16 ounce) can corn, drained
6 corn tortillas

Brown beef, onion & garlic in skillet. Pour off excess fat and season with your salt & pepper. In a large bowl mix all ingredients (it makes it alot easier and less time consuming) Reserve a small amount of cheese to top last layer.
Wipe the inside of crock pot with oil (or spray with spray pam) Place a tortilla in the bottom of the pot and spoon some of the mixture onto tortilla.
( I use a ladle, as it is less messy) Continue with layers finishing with reserved cheese on top.
Cover and cook at low for 5-7 hours. Can be served with additional warmed tortillas.

variations: Add chorizo sausage, canned green chili peppers or substitute stuffed green olives for black ones. Make with cooked chicken or turkey instead of beef

Angel Food Strawberry Cake Roll

Angel Food Strawberry Cake Roll

Vegetable Oil (or spray very lightly with non-stick spray)
1 package Angel Food Cake Mix
1 quart strawberries sliced
1/4 cup sugar
large container non-dairy whipped topping
Confectioners' sugar

Grease or spray 17 x 11 1/2 x 1 inch jelly roll pan with vegetable oil and
line with waxed paper, grease the wax paper.
Prepare cake as directed on package. Spread batter in pan.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.
Sift powdered sugar in a 17 x 11 1/2 inch rectangle on a clean dry kitchen
towel.

Apple Mallow Crisp recipe

Apple Mallow Crisp recipe

3 medium apples, peeled and sliced
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup butter or margarine

Heat oven to 350 degrees

Place apple slices in greased 1-1/2-quart shallow baking dish. Top with
marshmallows; set aside.
Mix flour, brown sugar and nutmeg in medium bowl; cut in butter with
pastry blender or 2 knives or until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle evenly over marshmallow layer.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until apples are tender. Serve warm.
About 6 servings

Cotton Candy Salad

Cotton Candy Salad

14 ounces sweetened condensed
milk
1 softened 8 oz block of cream cheese
2 cups drained crushed pineapple
1/2 cup sweetened coconut
1 can cherry pie filling
1 can
strawberry pie filling
12 ounces Cool Whip whipped topping
3/4 cup chopped
pecans


Beat cream cheese with the sweetened condensed milk. Fold all iremaining ingredients together and blend
well.
Chill until ready to serve

Crumb-Coated Cube Steaks

Crumb-Coated Cube Steaks

1 egg
1/2 cup milk
23 saltines, crushed
2/3 cup flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp pepper
4 beef cubes steaks (4 oz. each)
3 tbsp canola oil

Gravy:
2 tbsp flour
1 1/3 cups milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg and milk. In another shallow bowl, combine the
cracker crumbs, flour, salt, baking powder, cayenne, and pepper. Dip the steak
in the egg mixture, then the cracker crumb mixture. In a large skillet, cook
the steak in the oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no
longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir in the flour
until blended, stirring to loosen the browned bits from the pan. Gradually add
the milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper

CONEY SAUCE

CONEY SAUCE

1 lb. hamburger
Salt to taste
6 tbsp. paprika
6 tbsp. chili powder
1 sm. can tomato sauce



Cook hamburger and salt to taste for 1 1/2 hours. Add remaining ingredients. Cook together for 15 minutes. Then add 1/4 cup cornmeal (white). Stir well

and cook for 5 minutes

Easter Chick Cake

Easter Chick Cake

1 (16 ounce) box pound cake mix
1 (16 ounce) can fluffy white vanilla frosting
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
Tail, wing, crest and wattle: 1 (14 ounce) bag gummy
candies, cut in half lengthwise
Eye: 1 small, round blue candy
Feet and beak: 2 jelly-candy orange slices

Trace outline of cake body and head. Cut head pattern from cardboard.

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 1 round 9 x 2-inch cake pan.

Prepare cake batter as directed on box; pour into prepared pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until golden and a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 minutes, then invert cake on rack to cool completely.

Place head pattern on cake and cut out; cut off piece of cake above dotted line (save piece for snacking). Place body of cake on a serving platter; attach head using some of the frosting as glue. Frost cake with remaining frosting. Press coconut over top and sides. Attach gummy candies, cut sides down, as shown. Press eye in place. Trim orange slices for feet and beak; press in place.

Fudge Stuffed Easter Eggs

Fudge Stuffed Easter Eggs

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
2 (3 5/8 ounce) boxes regular chocolate pudding mix
1/2 cup milk
1 pound confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces dipping chocolate

Combine butter, pudding mix and milk. Bring to boiling and simmer 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add sugar and vanilla; stir until smooth. When cool enough to handle, shape into eggs and place on wax paper lined tray. Chill until firm.

Melt chocolate, and dip cooled eggs. Place on wax paper. Let stand until coating hardens.

Makes 2 1/2 pounds of filling.

Robin Egg Nests

Robin Egg Nests

1/2 cup white corn syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup peanut butter
2 cups chow mein noodles
1 package blue robin eggs candies

Cook syrup, sugar and peanut butter in microwave for 2 minutes. Stir in chow mein noodles. Spoon on wax paper in the shape of nests. Put 3 robin eggs into each nest

Shrimp-and-Sausage Jambalaya

Shrimp-and-Sausage Jambalaya

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pound andouille or other spicy smoked sausage, sliced
1 large onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
3 celery ribs, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, with juice
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 green onions, chopped

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon; set aside.
Add onion and next 7 ingredients to hot drippings in Dutch oven; sauté 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in reserved sausage, tomatoes, broth, and rice. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
Stir in shrimp; cover and cook 5 minutes or until done. Sprinkle each serving with green onions

Chocolate Cornflake Clusters

Chocolate Cornflake Clusters

2 cups cornflakes, crushed
3/4 cups craisins (dried cranberries)
3/4 cups flaked almonds
3/4 cup shredded coconut
3/4 cup sweetened, condensed milk
2 cups melted milk chocolate chips, white chocolate, or peanut butter chips

Preheat oven to 325F degrees. Mix together all ingredients except chocolate chips. Line a cookie sheet with foil and grease. Spoon onto cookie sheet about 1 tablespoon per cluster.

Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Then spread the bottom of the clusters with the melted chocolate. Let the chocolate harden, then turn clusters over and drizzle more chocolate over the top

Fudge for One recipe

OK,this recipe can be dangerous,so make with caution!

Fudge for One recipe

1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 heaping tablespoon cocoa
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons milk
1 scant tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Mix sugar, cocoa and milk in 1 quart glass measuring cup. Microwave on
HIGH 1 minute. Stir down sides of cup and microwave 40 seconds more. Add
butter and vanilla extract. Beat until thick and eat. Let set up and cut
into squares or eat warm right out of the bowl

Honey Mustard Fried Chicken

Honey Mustard Fried Chicken

3 pounds meaty chicken pieces
3/4 cup honey
3/4 cup buttermilk baking mix -- or more
2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper -- to taste
Vegetable oil

Coat chicken with honey; set aside. Combine buttermilk baking mix, mustard, paprika, salt and pepper; dredge chicken in mixture. Heat 1/2 inch oil to 375ºF in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Carefully place chicken in hot oil and cook about 5 minutes or until underside of chicken is golden; turn chicken pieces and cook about 5 minutes, turning as needed. Reduce heat to low and cook 7 to 10 minutes longer or until juices run clear. Remove chicken; drain on paper towels

Crock Pot Chops-n-Gravy

Crock Pot Chops-n-Gravy

6 pork chops
1 onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. ketchup
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Brown chops in a skillet and put in the bottom of a slow cooker. Combine the onion, ketchup, soup and Worcestershire and pour over the chops. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until chops are tender. Good served with rice, noodles or potatoes

Butterscotch Breakfast Ring

Butterscotch Breakfast Ring

1 (6 ounce) package butterscotch chips, divided
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated crescent roll dough
7 teaspoons corn syrup

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Melt butterscotch chips and butter in the top of a double boiler or in a
bowl in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat and whisk in
flour, salt and pecans. Set aside.
Separate crescent roll triangles. On greased cookie sheet, arrange crescent
rolls overlapping edges to form a circle. Long pointed ends of each roll
should point outwards. Spread 2 rounded teaspoons of butterscotch mixture
on each triangle. Roll up triangles, beginning with pointed end of roll.
Slash inside half of each roll.
Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, until golden. Remove from oven and
let cool.
While rolls bake, melt remaining butterscotch morsels and corn syrup; mix
well. Drizzle over cooled rolls

BANANA SPLIT SALAD

BANANA SPLIT SALAD

1 large container cool whip
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 can crushed pineapple, drained
1 can cherry pie filling
3 large bananas, sliced
1/2 cup pecan pieces

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl, chill before serving

Bunuelos

Bunuelos

4 eggs
1/4 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup vegetable oil for frying

In a large bowl combine eggs with 1/4 cup sugar and beat until thick and lemon-colored. Add the oil. Combine separately 1-1/2 cups of the flour, the baking powder and the salt. Gradually add this to the egg mixture and beat well.
Turn dough out onto a floured board (use remaining 1/2 cup flour) and knead thoroughly until dough is smooth.
Shape dough into sixteen balls. Roll each one into a circle about 5 inches in diameter. Let stand uncovered on waxed paper for about 10 minutes.
Heat oil in a deep fry pan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry circles until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with sugar/cinnamon mixture. Store airtight

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup coconut, if desired
1 roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated chocolate chip cookies

Heat oven to 350. In small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in coconut.
In un-greased, 9- or 8-inch square pan, break up half of cookie dough. With floured fingers, press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust. Spread cream cheese mixture over dough. Crumble and sprinkle remaining half of dough over cream cheese mixture.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and firm to the touch. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until chilled.
For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
Store in refrigerator

PEANUT, PRETZEL CANDY

PEANUT, PRETZEL CANDY

1 lb. white chocolate
1 can peanuts
1 bag pretzel sticks (Mister Pretzel)

Melt white chocolate (double boiler). Mix pretzels and nuts together,
break pretzels. Pour white melted chocolate over, mix real good. Take
two tablespoons, one to push off of and drop on wax paper. Takes about
30 minutes to set up. (White chocolate from Food Lion - big chunks.) Can
use unsalted nuts

Fudge Peanut Cookies

Fudge Peanut Cookies

2 cups sugar
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup butter (one stick)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 1/2 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup peanuts
1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix together in a heavy saucepan the sugar, cocoa, butter and milk. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until it boils. Reduce heat to medium and boil 1 minute without stirring.

Remove from heat and add the peanut butter. Stir to melt. Add the oatmeal, peanuts and vanilla.

Drop by spoonfuls on wax paper or greased cookie sheet. Let cool until set

Monster Cookie Dough Dip

Monster Cookie Dough Dip

8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 Cup Butter, softened
1 Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
1 Cup Powdered Sugar
3 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 Cup Oats (regular or quick)
1 Cup Miniature Plain M&Ms
1 Cup Miniature Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips

Mix cream cheese, butter, vanilla and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in brown sugar and powdered sugar, mixing well. Next fold in oats, m&ms and chocolate chips.

Serve with pretzels or graham cracker sticks

PEANUT BUTTER CANDY OR EASTER EGGS

PEANUT BUTTER CANDY OR EASTER EGGS

3/4 lb. butter
8 oz. peanut butter
1 tbsp. vanilla
1/2 lb. powdered sugar and 1 1/2 lb. more
8 oz. marshmallow creme

Beat butter and 1/2 pound sugar until light and fluffy. Add peanut
butter and marshmallow creme. Whip. Add vanilla. Knead in the other 1
1/2 pounds of powdered sugar and form into desired size pieces or shapes
into Easter Eggs.
Let set in refrigerator overnight. Dip in chocolate coating. May be
rolled in nuts or coconut. Makes 4 pounds

EASTER CHOCOLATE COVERED CANDY

2 lb. confectioners' sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Eagle Brand milk
1 lg. pkg. coconut
1 c. nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract

Mold and chill. Dip in: 2 lg. pkg. chocolate bits, melted with 2 tsp.
melted paraffin wax. Dip egg, let set then decorate

EASTER PARTY BASKETS

EASTER PARTY BASKETS

1 box yellow cake mix
1 can frosting (white or pastel color)
Green decorating sugar
Thin red string licorice
Small jelly beans or assorted colorful candies

Make cupcakes from cake mix as directed on box and spread with frosting.
Sprinkle green sugar over top and decorate with jelly beans and candies.
Cut licorice into strips about 5 to 6 inches long. Curve to make handles
and poke ends through side of cupcake. Helps to chill handles before
trying to poke them in cake. A nice added touch is to buy about 5 yards
of very narrow pastel colored ribbon and cut into strips of about 9
inches and tie bows on the licorice handles.

CHOCOLATE CREAM EASTER EGGS

CHOCOLATE CREAM EASTER EGGS

1 pkg frosting mix
5 tbsp soft butter
3 tbsp flour
2 tbsp hot water
1/2 c chopped candied fruit or 1/2 c chopped nuts (optional)

Combine frosting mix with soft butter, flour, water and if desired,
chopped fruit or nuts. Knead 20-30 times on board lightly dusted with
confectioners sugar. Divide and shape into 8 eggs; chill.
Coat eggs with Chocolate Fudge Frosting mix by dipping egg into
frosting, ending with a swirl on top. (Recipe is on the box.) Keep
frosting mix over hot water while dipping the eggs. Decorate with white
frosting mix tinted with pastel colors

Quick Caramel Rolls

Quick Caramel Rolls

1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup caramel topping
16 ounces Pillsbury crescent rolls

Place butter in a 13" X 9" baking dish, heat in a 375 degree oven until melted.
Sprinkle with pecans. Add ice cream topping and mix well. Remove dough from
tubes (do not unroll); cut each section of dough into six rolls. Arrange rolls
in prepared pan with cut side down. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until
golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving plate. Serve warm. Yield: 2
dozen

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FANTASY BARS

DOUBLE CHOCOLATE FANTASY BARS

1 large (18 oz) pkg. chocolate cake mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 egg
1 cup chopped walnuts
14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated)
1 small (6 oz) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tsp. vanilla extract
dash salt

Heat oven to 350. Grease 9x13 pan; set aside.

In a large bowl, beat cake mix, oil & egg on medium speed until crumbly; add nuts. Reserve 1 1/2 cups of crumbly mixture for topping. Press rest of crumbly mixture firmly into bottom of prepared pan.

In small saucepan, combine remaining ingredients. Over medium heat, cook and stir constantly until chips just melt. Pour evenly over prepared crust in pan. Top with reserved crumbly mix. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly. Cool. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temp

HONEY BEAR SNACK MIX

HONEY BEAR SNACK MIX

4 c. honey flavored small bear shaped graham snacks
2 c. letter & number cookies
1 c. whole almonds
1/2 c. flaked coconut
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
Raisins, marshmallows, peanuts, fruit snacks, dried fruit (optional)

Mix all ingredients and store up to 1 month in air tight container. Excellent car snack

Hillbilly Hash Browns

Hillbilly Hash Browns

2 pound package of cubed hash browns defrosted
1 pound of mild or hot pork sausage
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 16 oz container of sour cream
1 can of rotel (hot or mild)
1 6 oz can of french fried onions, divided
1 tsp tabasco sauce (optional)
12 oz grated sharp cheddar cheese, divided
2/3 cup of milk

Fry and drain the sausage.

In a large mixing bowl mix the sausage, potatoes, soup, sour cream,
rotel, tobasco, milk, 8 oz of the cheese and 3 oz of the french fried onions. dump into a 9x12 casserole pan.

Bake at 375 for 45 minutes. After 45 Minutes remove from oven and top with remaining cheese and fried onions and bake for 10 additonal minutes

STRAWBERRY CAKE

STRAWBERRY CAKE

CAKE:

1 package white cake mix
1 package jell-o gelatin, strawberry
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup water
1 cup oil
4 eggs

Mix jell-o and cake mix together. Add water and oil; mix on
medium speed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Add
berries.

Bake at 325° for 30-45 minutes in greased and floured
9x13-inch baking pan.

ICING:

1 pound powdered sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup frozen strawberries

Cream butter, powdered sugar and strawberries together.
Spread on cooled cake

SPICY ASIAN GLAZED PORK CHOPS

OK was going through my recipes,and found a YUMMY one for grillin,Enjoy

SPICY ASIAN GLAZED PORK CHOPS

About 6 servings

6 (1 inch or about) thick rib pork chops
2/3 cup teriyaki baste & glaze sauce
1/3 cup FRANK'S REDHOT Kickin' BBQ Sauce(use any kind you want,this is my favorite for this recipe)

Season chops with salt and pepper to taste. Heat barbecue grill or broiler.
MIX baste & glaze sauce with Kickin' BBQ Sauce. Pour 1/2 cup into serving bowl; reserve.
GRILL or broil chops 20 min. until barely pink near bone, turning and basting with remaining sauce mixture during last 5 min. of cooking. Serve with reserved sauce mixture

COOKIE CONFECTION

COOKIE CONFECTION

5 c. cornflakes
2 c. salted peanuts
2 c. Rice Crispies
1 c. sweet cream (half an half)
1 c. sugar
1 c. white syrup


Mix together first 3 ingredients in large pan. Boil together last 3 ingredients to soft ball stage. Pour over first mixture. Pat out in a greased shallow
pan. When cool, cut into bars. This amount requires 12 x 20 inch pan

No Bake Brownies

No Bake Brownies
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup plus 2 teaspoons, evaporated milk, divided
1 (11-ounce) package vanilla wafers
2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup sifted powdered sugar

Combine chocolate chips and 1 cup evaporated milk in a large heavy saucepan; cook over low heat until chocolate melts, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
Process vanilla wafers, in 2 batches, in a food processor to make coarse crumbs. Place crumbs in a large bowl.
Stir marshmallows, pecans, and powdered sugar into crumbs. Reserve 1/2 cup chocolate mixture. Stir remaining chocolate mixture into crumb mixture. Press mixture into a well-greased 9- x 13-inch square pan.
Combine reserved 1/2 cup chocolate mixture and 2 teaspoons evaporated milk in a small bowl; spread over crumb mixture. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. Cut into squares.

Mandarin Marshmallow Salad

Mandarin Marshmallow Salad

1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
1 cup flaked coconut, toasted
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 can (8 ounces) pineapple tidbits, drained
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Fresh mint, optional

In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate
overnight. Just before serving, sprinkle with walnuts and brown sugar. Garnish
with mint if desired. Makes 6 servings,if your lucky,hehehe

Mexican Salad

Mexican Salad (Vegetarian)

1 head lettuce, shredded
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb. cheddar cheese, shredded
16 oz. can pinto or kidney beans, drained
12 oz. bottle Catalina dressing
15 oz. pkg. corn or tortilla chips

Toss lettuce, tomatoes, and onion in large bowl. Add cheese and beans.
Immediately before serving, toss with dressing. Serve with chips

Praline Cookie

Praline Cookie

1/2 cup butter
1-1/2 cups brown sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 cups flour
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Heat oven to 350. Cream butter, sugar and egg. Stir in flour, vanilla
and pecans. Mix well by hand. Shape Tbs. of dough into balls. Place on cookie sheets and flatten to about 1/8". Bake 10-12 minutes, until
brown. Cool completely to harden

Shaggy Dogs recipe

Shaggy Dogs recipe

6 (1.45 ounce) bars milk chocolate candy
1/3 cup milk
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
10 ounces large marshmallows

In a small saucepan, over low heat, melt chocolate. Stir in milk to make
a thin syrup. Put coconut in a shallow dish. Using wooden picks, dip
marshmallows into chocolate syrup, then roll in coconut. Allow to set on
wax paper

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Spinach and Artichoke Dip

1 carton (16 ounces)sour cream
1 envelope (1 ounce)Ranch dip mix
1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained, and chopped
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, drained
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, rinsed and drained
2 round loaves (1-1/2 pound) sourdough bread (cut up 1 and leave 1 whole)
Assorted vegetables, cut up (optional)

In a medium bowl, combine sour cream and dip mix. To the dip mixture, add the artichoke hearts, spinach, and pimientos.

Cut slice off top of 1 loaf of bread. Hollow out center of bread leaving a 1-inch thick shell. (Reserve bread pieces for dipping.) Spoon dip into bread shell. Serve work or cold.

For Warm Version: Preheat oven to 400° F. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cover loaf with foil if it browns too quickly. Serve with bread cubes or assorted vegetables for dipping.

Makes 12 servings

Nacho Dip Texas-style

Nacho Dip Texas-style

1 lb Ground beef
1 lb Bulk, hot, pork sausage
2 lb Velveeta cheese, cubed
10 1/2 oz Cream of mushroom soup
10 1/2 oz Diced tomatoes and -
Green chilies, diced
2 ts Garlic powder
1 ts Black pepper

Brown the meat and sausage in a dutch oven; drain. Add remaining
ingredients and heat until velveeta is melted. Mix well. Continue
heating until mixture is very warm. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes
8 cups of dip

DIRTY RICE CASSEROLE

DIRTY RICE CASSEROLE

1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 1/2 lbs. mild pork sausage
1 onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
1 rib celery, chopped
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 c. raw rice

Saute ground beef, pork sausage, and then pour off drippings. Saute onion, bell pepper and celery. Add all cream of mushroom soup, celery soup, chicken soup and rice. Pour into greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch dish. Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours

Country-Kitchen Casserole

Country-Kitchen Casserole

1 pound Velveeta cheese, cubed
1 cup milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
5 ounces spaghetti, cooked and drained
1 Tablespoon chipped chives or onions
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 package (10-ounces) frozen peas and carrots, cooked, drained

Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter 2-quart casserole dish.

In a saucepan, add cheese, milk and mayonnaise. Heat over low heat.
Stir until sauce is smooth.
Add spaghetti, chives, chicken and peas and carrots. Mix well.
Pour into casserole dish.
Bake for 30 to 40 minutes

Apple Cinnamon Drops

Apple Cinnamon Drops

1 large apple
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup oatmeal
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/8 cup whole wheat flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Core, slice and mince the apple (use a food processor if you have one). In a large bowl, combine the minced apple bits, honey, water, cinnamon, and oatmeal. Gradually blend in the wheat flour, adding enough to form a stiff dough.

In a small bowl, add 1/8 cup whole wheat flour. Spoon the dough by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Using the bottom of a glass dipped in the whole wheat flour (to prevent sticking), flatten each spoonful of dough into a circle. Adjust the size of the drops based on how big a treat you like to feed your dog.

Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and flip each cookie to brown evenly on both sides. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees. Return to oven and bake an additional 30 minutes. Let cool overnight.

Makes about 3 dozen crunchy cookies depending on how big or small you make them

hello,,,Im back,,,I hope

Hey everyone,I'm back.was away from everything for about 4 days sick,and I have found the best cough suppressant for me,1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar and 1/2 tsp honey mix well and drink,now my cough has been so bad that I have had to use this about every 2 hrs,and of coarse the vicks on the bottom of my feet with warm socks to sleep,what ever this was has really kicked my butt,BUT I am going back to work tonight,wish me luck! And I will be posting more yummy recipes as I dig through my recipes.Hope everyone has a great week!
peggy

Baked Mexican Chicken

Baked Mexican Chicken

4 whole chicken breasts, cooked
1 doz. corn tortillas, cut in small squares
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 c. milk
1 can green chili sauce
1 onion, grated
1 lb. grated Cheddar cheese

Cut cooked chicken into large pieces. Mix milk, soups, chili sauce and
onion together. Butter large shallow baking dish. Put on tablespoon chicken
broth or water in bottom of casserole. Place layer of tortilla pieces in
bottom, cover with chicken, liquids and cheese in layers, layer ingredients
again and finish top with remaining cheese (should be lots of cheese on top).
Sprinkle with paprika or chili powder. Refrigerate. Best to prepare 24
hours ahead to allow flavors to blend. Bake for 1 1/2 hours at 300 degrees

Orange Jell-O Cake

Orange Jell-O Cake

1 (18 1/4 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1 small box orange gelatin
2/3 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup water
4 eggs
2/3 cup orange juice
1 cup sugar

Glaze:
2/3 cup orange juice
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to temperature specified on cake mix. Lightly
grease a 9 x 13-inch pan or Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, combine cake mix, gelatin mix, oil, water, eggs,
orange juice and sugar. Beat until well combined. Pour batter
into pan. Bake as directed on cake mix box.

Glaze: Combine orange juice and sugar in a small bowl. Poke
holes in top of hot cake with a wooden pick. Pour glaze over
cake.

Peanut Butter Party Mix

Peanut Butter Party Mix

5 cups Cheerios
5 cups Corn Chex
10 ounces miniature pretzels
2 cups salted peanuts
1-1/2 pounds M & M's
4 cups peanut butter chips
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

In a large bowl combine the cheerios, Corn Chex, pretzels, peanuts and
candy. Mix well. In a microwave safe bowl combine the peanut butter chips and
vegetable oil. Microwave on medium-high for 2 minutes; stirring once during
the cooking process. Microwave on high for 10 seconds. Stir until smooth.
Pour the mixture over the cereal mixture and stir to mix well. Spread on
waxed paper to cool. Break apart and store in an airtight container

Lemon Jello and Cool Whip Mousse

Lemon Jello and Cool Whip Mousse

3 oz of lemon Jello
9 oz of Cool Whip
4 cups of boiling water
12 oz of lemonade

Dissolve the lemon Jello completely in the boiling water. Also add the
lemonade into the mixture and stir until the lemonade crystals dissolve
completely. Keep this mixture in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.

Remove from the refrigerator and add the Cool Whip to the Jello. Beat both
the ingredients together with the help of a hand beater. Refrigerate for 3
to 4 hours before serving.

Crockpot Pork Chops and Mushrooms

Crockpot Pork Chops and Mushrooms

4 boneless pork chops
2 med onion sliced
1 can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1/2 cup water
1 can cream of mushroom soup

Place meat in a greased crock pot. Top with onions and mushrooms. In a
separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Pour over pork chops.
Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours

Crockpot Strawberry Dessert

Crockpot Strawberry Dessert

1 can Strawberry pie filling (21 oz)
1 pkg Strawberry cake mix (18 1/4 oz)
1/2 c melted butter or margarine
1/3 c chopped walnuts or pecans
Cool Whip

Place pie filling in your crockpot. Combine dry cake mix and butter
(mixture will be crumbly); sprinkle over filling. Sprinkle with
nuts. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hrs. Serve in bowls. Top with
Cool Whip

Mustard Fried Chicken Wings

Mustard Fried Chicken Wings

5 pounds chicken wings, separated at joints, tips discarded
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons onion powder
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
3 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
3 cups flour
1 quart oil for frying, or as needed

Season the chicken wings on both sides by sprinkling with seasoned salt, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper. I like to lay it all out on a big plastic bag for easier clean up. Coat each piece with a thin layer of mustard. You may use a basting brush or your fingers. Put the flour into a plastic bag, add the chicken, and shake to coat. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or deep heavy skillet to 350 degrees. When the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for 6 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear. Drain on paper towels, and cool for 5 minutes before serving

Skewered Cantaloupe

Skewered Cantaloupe

1 cantaloupe peeled, seeded, and cubed
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
skewers

Preheat grill for medium heat. Thread the cantaloupe chunks onto 4 skewers. In a small saucepan, heat butter with honey until melted. Stir in mint. Brush cantaloupe with honey mixture. Lightly oil grate. Grill skewers 4 to 6 minutes, turning to brown all sides. Serve with remaining sauce.

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes

Philly Cheesesteak Sloppy Joes
1 lb. ground sirloin
1 onion, chopped
1/4 c. steak sauce
1 c. beef stock
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 pkg. or can sliced mushrooms
Sliced provolone or cheese of choice (mozzarella for me)
Buns or sandwich rolls

Preheat broiler on oven. In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown the sirloin, and add the onion, pepper and mushroom, cook til they begin to get tender. Stir in the steak sauce and stock, season with S&P, bring up to a bubble and cook for a few more minutes. Split rolls and open, put cheese on top side and toast under broiler til golden. Put a scoop of meat on bottom of bun, drizzle with additional steak sauce if desired, put top bun on and serve.

Frozen Peanut Butter Butterfinger Pie

Frozen Peanut Butter Butterfinger Pie

Chocolate or Oreo Pre-made Crust
8 oz block cream cheese, softened
1/2 of a 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup powdered sugar
8 oz tub Cool Whip, thawed
8 fun size or 3 full size Butterfinger candy bars, chopped

In the bowl of a mixer, combine cream cheese, condensed milk, peanut butter, and powdered sugar. Beat on medium until smooth and completely combined.
Using a rubber spatula, fold in the Cool Whip until combined. Add chopped candy.
Pour mixture into pie crust. Cover and freeze until firm