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Oooey Gooey Cinnamon Swirl Cake
By moninikole
In a large bowl, mix all "BATTER" ingredients, except butter
- batter-*-*
- 3 c all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 c sugar
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 c milk
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 c butter, melted
- topping-*-*
- 1 c butter, very softened
- 1 c brown sugar
- 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp cinnamon
- glaze-*-*
- 2 c powdered sugar
- 5 Tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Vegan Red Beans and Rice
By moninikole
The night before, Place your beans in a large pot and fill with enough cool water to cover the beans by a few inche...
- 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
- 1 medium yellow onion $0.52
- 1 medium bell pepper $0.97
- 4 stalks celery $0.50
- 4 cloves garlic $0.32
- 1 lb. dry red beans $1.59
- 6 cups vegetable broth $0.78*
- 1 tsp thyme $0.10
- 1 tsp oregano $0.10
- 1 whole bay leaf $0.15
- 1/2 Tbsp smoked paprika $0.15
- Freshly cracked pepper $0.05 (10-15 cranks of a mill)
- Pinch cayenne pepper $0.02
- 6 cups cooked rice $1.04
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced $0.79
Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos
By moninikole
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- 1 pound ground Italian sausage (or regular pork or whatever appeals to you)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (original recipe used parmesan)
- 1 pound jalapenos, halved lengthwise and seeded
- 1 green onion, finely chopped
Homemade Laundry Detergent
By moninikole
Finely grate the FelsNaptha
- 1 Box of Super Washing Soda 3 lb. 7 oz.
- 1 Box of Borax 4 lbs 12 oz. size
- 1 Box of Pure Baking Soda 4 lb.
- 3 bars of FelsNaptha 5.5 oz. or you could also use Ivory or Zote soap 1 container of OxyClean 1.3 lb ($3.86)
- optional: Purex Crystals 28 oz. for scent (or you could use Downy un stoppables)
Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup
By moninikole
In a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker combine the lentils, celery, carrots, onion, garlic and ham
- 1 cup dried lentils
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups diced cooked ham
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 32 ounces chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 8 teaspoons tomato sauce
Banana and Pecan Pancakes with Maple Butter
By moninikole
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and finely ground (not chopped)
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 3 bananas, peeled and sliced in 1/4-inch circles
- Maple Butter, recipe follows
- Confectioners' sugar, to garnish
- Candied Pecans, to garnish
Best Sugar Cookie Frosting
By moninikole
Beat with electric mixer until smooth
- 2/3 Cups Butter
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 2 lbs. Powder Sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- I often add 1/2 teaspoon creme bouquet (gives the frosting amazing flavor)
Olive Garden Salad Dressing
By moninikole
Mix together and shake
- ■1/2 C. mayonnaise
- ■1/3 C. white vinegar
- ■1 tsp. vegetable oil
- ■2 Tbsp. corn syrup
- ■2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
- ■2 Tbsp. Romano cheese
- ■1/4 tsp. garlic salt
- ■1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
- ■1/2 tsp. parsley flakes
- ■1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Basic Pizza Dough
By moninikole
Preheat oven to 425º. Spray a 16-inch round pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray or brush with olive oil and se...
- 16-inch one 16-inch round thin-crust pizza
- 2 3/4 to 3 1/4 2 3/4 to 3 1/4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 tsp yeast
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 2 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 1 1 cup warm water
- non-stick cooking spray
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 cups tomato sauce
- 8 8 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- any desired toppings
Ice Pack
By moninikole
Pour into large ziploc bag and seal
- 1 part rubbing alcohol
- 3 parts water
- Gets really cold but never hardens so you can manipulate it.