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Dark Rich Chocolate Cake Mix
1 cup unbleached white flour 2/3 cup whole wheat flour 1-1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/4 cup dry buttermilk powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon instant coffee crystals I use a plastic, gallon sized, zipper bag for this recipe. Measure all of these ingredients into […]
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1 1/3 cups sugar 1/2 cup margarine or vegetable shortening 3 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups soymilk 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 teaspoon almond extract Add the sugar and margarine or shortening to a large bowl and cream using a hand mixer. You can also do this by hand using […]
Continue readingBanana Honey Cake
3 very ripe bananas, mashed 1/2 cup margarine (1 stick), melted 1 cup honey 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup yogurt (homemade is fine) 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour Mash the bananas in a large bowl. Try to get them as lump-free […]
Continue readingHoney Orange Cake
1/2 cup corn oil 1 cup honey 1 large egg 1/2 cup yogurt 1/2 cup orange juice the grated rind of one orange 1/2 teaspoon pure almond extract 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Begin by measuring the oil into a big bowl. Use the same measuring cup to […]
Continue readingVanilla Pudding
4 cups milk (1 quart; see note) 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup cornstarch 1 medium egg 3 tablespoons margarine 2 teaspoons vanilla Get out a 2 or 3 quart saucepan. In it combine the sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in the milk. I use a whisk to make sure the cornstarch doesn’t lump. If […]
Continue readingChocolate Pudding
3 cups milk (see note) 1/3 cup cornstarch 1/3 c unsweetened cocoa or carob powder 2/3 cup sugar Good dash salt 3 tablespoons margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla In a two quart sauce pan combine the cornstarch, cocoa, sugar and salt. Mix it very well. Gradually add the milk, whisking it in until the mixture is […]
Continue readingChocolate Cream Frosting
4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa or carob powder 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk powder Place the cream cheese in a bowl and let it come to room temperature. Pour the evaporated milk, cocoa, honey and vanilla. Use electric beaters […]
Continue readingCrockpot Apple Butter
8 cups apples, peeled, cored and chopped 4 cups white sugar 4 t. cinnamon ¼ t. cloves ¼ t. salt Fill a slow cooker with all ingredients. Cover and cook on HIGH for 1 hour. Reduce heat, simmer, stirring occasionally for 12 hours or until thick and golden in color. Fill small jars w/ hot […]
Continue readingWhole Wheat Snickerdoodles
1/2 cup margarine (1 stick) 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour 2 tablespoons white sugar mixed with 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon In a large bowl mash together the margarine and sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until […]
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1 cup margarine, softened (2 sticks) 1-1/2 cups brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2-1/4 cups whole wheat flour 1 cup chocolate or carob chips These cookies are healthier than most because of the whole wheat flour. They taste really good too. If you are […]
Continue readingRice Pudding
3 cups Cooked Rice 2 medium eggs 2 cups milk 1/3 cup sugar 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 3 – 4 tablespoons margarine Leftover rice is perfect for this dish. In a big bowl combine the eggs, milk and sugar until well mixed. Add the rice and nutmeg. Break up any rice clumps with a […]
Continue readingPeanut Butter Granola Bars
3 cups of homemade granola 3 tablespoons margarine 1/2 cup peanut butter 2 medium eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Optional: 1/2 cup raisins, or peanuts, or chocolate chips, or coconut, or sunflower seeds, or chopped apricots, or dates, or whatever strikes your fancy You may use any recipe for granola that you like. If it already […]
Continue readingPreacher Cookies
2 cups sugar 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup margarine (1 stick) or 1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening Dash salt 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups rolled oats First take out a nice 2-quart saucepan. In it combine the sugar, cocoa, milk and margarine. Cook and stir the […]
Continue readingHoney Oatmeal Pie
1 unbaked 9″ pie crust (half of the recipe for Easy Pie Crust) 1/3 cup honey 1/3 cup margarine, melted 2/3 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 cup dry oatmeal 1/4 teaspoon salt Prepare half the recipe for Easy Pie Crust, and fit it into a 9″ pie plate. Flute or crimp the edges, and set […]
Continue readingPeanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
1/2 cup margarine (1 stick) softened 1/2 cup peanut butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1-1/4 cups rolled oats 3/4 cup whole wheat flour In a large bow combine the softened margarine and peanut butter. I measure the peanut butter by packing it […]
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