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Patchwork Soup Mix
By Hklbrries
Layer the ingredients in the order given in a wide-mouth 1-quart canning jar
- 1 cup barley
- 1 cup dried split peas
- 3/4 cup uncooked white rice
- 3/4 cup dry lentils
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 2 tsp granulated garlic
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tsp dried sage
Microwave Cooking Hints
By Hklbrries
To speed cooking and promote even heating, use the following techniques: Stir food during cooking to bring the hea...
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Everything Cookie
By Hklbrries
- 2 pounds butter, softened
- 4 cups sugar
- 4 cups brown sugar
- 8 eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- Salt, pinch
- 7 cups flour
- 10 cups rolled oats
- 6 to 8 cups of "everything" (fresh or dried fruit, coconut, pumpkin, chocolate chips, zucchini, nuts, seeds, etc)
Depression Cake
By Hklbrries
"From Bill Wilson's stepmother, Ann Wilson
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups white sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups cold water
Free-Form Pear Tarts with Almond and Cinnamon
By Hklbrries
This recipe for pear tarts combines pears and almond paste for an elegant dessert
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (9 3/4-inch square), thawed overnight in the refrigerator
- Flour for dusting
- 2 tablespoons almond paste (from a can or tube), divided
- 4 teaspoons sour cream
- 2 small firm-ripe pears (preferably Bartlett), peeled, cored and cut into 12 wedges each
Lemonade Layer Cake
By Hklbrries
When making the frosting, be sure the cream cheese is cold; when warm, it's softer, which makes the frosting too th...
- Cake:
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp butter, softened
- 1 tbsp grated lemon rind
- 3 tbsp thawed lemonade concentrate
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/4 cups fat-free buttermilk
- Cooking spray
- Frosting:
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 2 tbsp grated lemon rind
- 2 tsp thawed lemonade concentrate
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Eggs - How Long Do Eggs Stay Good in the Refrigerator?
By Hklbrries
It's important to get tips on how to protect yourself and your family from food-related illnesses
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Homemade Fragrances (Air fresheners, scented lightbulbs, etc.)
By Hklbrries
Create your own home fragrances with essential oils, such as cinnamon, orange, lavender, peppermint or eucalyptus, ...
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White Chocolate Coffee Cashew Blondies
By Hklbrries
Rich coffee, white chocolate and crunchy cashews combine to create this recipe
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white chocolate bits
- 1 cup unsalted roasted cashews