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Cinnamon Surprise Doughnut Muffins
By EricS52
Cinnamon sugar doughnut muffins chock full of cinnamon inside and out
- For the filling:
- Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
- 1 + 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- For the muffins:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 + 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea or table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- For the coating:
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Read more at http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/cinnamon-sugar-doughnut-muffins/#UI8RDpVuI4jmaE8H.99
Crispy Buttermilk Onion Rings
By EricS52
What To Do: Peel onions and cut into 1/3-inch slices; separate into rings
- 3 or 4 Spanish-type onions
- 3 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus extra for frying
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
DessertsBlueberry Granola Parfait
By EricS52
Gently mix yogurt, maple syrup and cinnamon
- 1 cup vanilla yogurt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- granola
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Italian Sausage Broiled Hoagies
By EricS52
Brown sausage in medium sized skillet over medium-high heat; drain fat
- 3/4 (pound) Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 (teaspoon) dried basil leaves
- 1 (14.0 ounce) jar of pasta sauce with mushrooms
- 1/2 (teaspoon) dried oregano leaves
- 1 1/2 (cup) shredded Mozzarella cheese
- 4 (medium) sandwich rolls, halved and lightly toasted
16 Homemade Dishwasher Detergent Recipes: {Updated}
By EricS52
[Updated with new recipes from readers] Have you run out of dishwashing detergent and you’re in a pinch to run a ...
- Powder #1:
- 1 1 1 cup Washing Soda
- 1 1 1 cup Borax
- Powder #2:
- 1 1 1 cup Baking Soda
- 1 1 1 cup Borax
- For the above two mixes:
- 2 thoroughly and store in a plastic container, use approximately 2 TBS per load.
- to vinegar in the rinse compartment as a rinse agent to help prevent residue.
- 2-3 adding 2-3 drops essential oil.
- Powder #3:
- 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup Washing Soda
- 1 1 1 TBS Liquid Dish Soap
- Use the above for each load you run.
- Liquid:
- 1 1 1 part baking soda
- 1 1 1 part borax
- 1 1 1 part water
- 1 1 1 drop lemon or orange essential oil per cup of detergent
- Mix the ingredients thoroughly and store in a sealable jug.
- 2 to 3 3 TBS per load.
- If you’re having a cloudy residue problem::
- to 2 3 few drops of liquid dishsoap to the powder compartment when you add the powder (just 2 or 3 drops will do).
- 2 to 1 1 1/2 back on the amount used (ie. if you’re using 2 TBS, try cutting it back to 1 – 1 1/2 TBS).
- to sure to use vinegar in the rinse cycle.
- to a liquid soap to handwash items in the sink, you can try the recipe found here at diylife.com.
- Update #2: Lots of readers have offered their tried-and-true recipes and shared tips in the comments area, here are several that stand out:
- MK Whittenburg advises that the etching/cloudiness problem is solved by adding citric acid, she recommends this recipe:
- 1 1 oz) box 1 (55 oz) box of Arm & Hammer Super Washing Soda
- 1 1 20 box 1 (76 oz) box of 20 Mule Team Borax
- 1 1 oz) boxes 1 (48 oz) boxes of coarse Kosher Salt
- 1 1 10 to 15 (2 oz) container of food-grade Citric Acid (or substitute with 10 to 15 envelopes of Unsweetened Lemon Kool-Aid)
- 2 to the Powdered Version #2 above (baking soda and borax) but added 2 packets of unsweetened lemon Kool-Aid and this did the trick to eliminate the slight film her first attempts gave.
- 1 1 1 recipe: 1 TBS grated Zote soap, 1 TBS borax and 1 TBS washing soda.
- 1 to 2 has good success with using just 1 to 2 TBS of Borax in the dispenser then white vinegar as a rinse agent.
- 1 1 she uses 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt and a wee pinch of dish soap (non-bleach) per load.
- 1/2 1/2 she just tosses in 1/2 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of vinegar, shuts the door, turns the machine on and this works fine for her.
- 2 1 2 parts baking soda, 1 part castille soap and fills the rinse compartment with white distilled vinegar and no longer has a problem with film. The baking soda cuts the castille from becoming too bubbly/foaming.
- 1/2 1/2 1/4 1/4 1 to 1/2 cup borax, 1/4 cup Kosher salt, 1/4 cup citric acid…just 1 tablespoon a load will do the trick and make sure to fill the rinse aid reservoir with vinegar.
- to 1/4 a bar of Zote soap and mixes it with water to melt, puts it in an old squeeze bottle and shakes each time she uses it. She also runs a load with 1/4 cup bleach at the bottom of the dishwasher.
- 2 to 3 2 with 2 to 3 drops of Sunlight (divided into each compartment) and 2 tablespoons of baking soda (one in each compartment). Vinegar for the rinse agent.
- 76 55 1 1/3 4 2 4 1 1/2 to 2 Washing Soda, 1 1/3 cup TSP, 4 oz Citric Acid, 2 cups Vaseline IC moisturizing beads and 4 pounds Canning Salt. Use 1 1/2 to 2 tablespoons per load.
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 each of washing soda and borax, 1/2 cup each of citric acid and SLS powder. Mix well and use 1 tablespoon in the main compartment and 1/2 tablespoon in the prewash compartment.
- Reader tips for fighting film/residue:
- 1/4 to 1/2 the baking soda by 1/4 to 1/2 less solved the problem.
- 100% said she solved the problem by mixing equal parts DIY mix with commercial detergent, not 100% homemade but still saves money.
- to advises that adding a couple drops of regular handwashing dish soap to the dispenser should be added before putting in the homemade stuff does the trick, and use vinegar as a rinse agent.
- to to to salt to the batch to help with cloudiness, though no amount specified so play with this a bit to see how it works out for you (helps soften the hard water). Sarah recommends using Kosher or pickling salt.
- Marty advises that by cutting the amount used by half may help (since the mix is too strong or concentrated if you’re getting a white film problem).
- to to much to everyone for sharing, Tipnut readers are the best! If you have any advice or feedback, please feel free to share below.
Bourbon Root Beer Float
By EricS52
Hard to believe it’s the last day of July, and the last day of national ice cream month! We’re in the thick of ...
- 1 Fill a glass halfway with root beer, then add one ounce of bourbon.
- 2 Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and, once all the fizzing has settled down, top with root beer.
- 3 Stick a straw in it (optional) and enjoy!
- Following the same instructions as above, here are some more fun variations to enjoy with that summer sun!
- Bourbon Root Beer Float on Squirrelly Minds
- Happy sipping!
Vanilla and Raspberry Bombe Glacee
By EricS52
Line a loaf pan with plastic wrap, fill three-quarter full with the ice cream, cover, and freeze until firm
- 4 cups or 2 pints good quality vanilla ice cream
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup raspberry puree
- 3 tablespoons raspberry-flavored liqueur
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Serving suggestion: Raspberry coulis, for serving
- Special equipment: loaf pan
Doughnut Holes 5 Ways
By EricS52
1 In deep fryer or 2-quart heavy saucepan, heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 375°F
- Ingredients
- Oil for deep frying
- Doughnut Holes
- 2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 egg, beaten
- Flavors
- Butterscotch Doughnut Holes
- 2 boxes (4-serving size) butterscotch instant pudding and pie filling mix
- Cookies and Cream Doughnut Holes
- 5 creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed, mixed with 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Mexican Chocolate Doughnut Holes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 3/4 teaspoons unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pistachio Doughnut Holes
- 2 boxes (4-serving size) pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix 1 tablespoon each red and green sugars, if desired
- Raspberry Doughnut Holes
- 2 boxes (4-serving size) raspberry or strawberry-flavored gelatin*
Bread Bowls Recipe
By EricS52
Directions Combine flour, yeast, salt and sugar in a mixing bowl
- Makes: 2 (6-inch) bread bowls
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Proof Time: 1 hour
- Bake Time: 20 to 25 minutes
- 3 cups bread flour
- 1 envelope Fleischmann's® RapidRise Yeast
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon water
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter OR margarine
Dog Meal Replacement Bars Recipe
By EricS52
Dogs are always ready for dinner, so feel good about what you feed man’s best friend
- Ingredients:
- Meal Replacement Bars Recipe
- Vegetable oil for greasing
- 2-1/2 cups (200 g) old-fashioned oats
- 2-1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1/4 cup (50 g) grated Cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup (50 ml) sunflower oil
- 1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or rosemary
- 1 large egg, beaten