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Yogurt Popsicles
package (4-serving size) fruit flavored gelatin 1 cup tap water 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar 3 cups plain yogurt (homemade is fine) Molds, Sticks, Freezer Heat the water until it is boiling. You can do this on the stove or in the microwave. Stir it the flavored gelatin. Stir and Stir and Stir. Add the […]
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12 ounce can of juice concentrate 1 envelope unflavored gelatin (1/4-ounce) 4 cups plain yogurt (homemade is fine) 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla Molds, Sticks, Freezer Heat the juice concentrate in a pot on the stove, or in the microwave. When it boils, remove it from the heat. Stir in the unflavored gelatin. Stir a great deal, […]
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12 ounce can of juice concentrate 4 cups water (2 cups plus 2 cups) 1 envelope unflavored gelatin (1/4-oz) Molds, Sticks, Freezer Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in the microwave or in a sauce pan. Remove from the heat. Stir in the unflavored gelatin. Stir a lot, to dissolve it completely. Pour […]
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1 package (4-serving size) instant pudding mix 3 cups reconstituted or fresh milk 1/3 cup sugar Molds, Sticks, Freezer In a large bowl combine the pudding mix, milk and sugar. Beat with electric beaters or a wire whisk until thickened. Fill the molds and freeze. Chocolate pudding makes fudge-pops. Vanilla pudding makes cream-pops & butterscotch […]
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4 cups water (2 cups plus 2 cups) 1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 1 packet kool-aid type drink mix 2/3 to 1 cup sugar (to taste) Molds, Sticks, Freezer Pour 2 cups of water into a glass bowl. Sprinkle on the gelatin. Microwave on high for 2 to 4 minutes, or until the water just starts […]
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Homemade popsicles are easy and fun. Kids enjoy it and they require very little work from the mom-in-charge. The first thing you need are molds. Tupperware makes some nice ones, but we are forever losing one piece or another. Dollar stores and department stores sometimes have commercial molds available. They go on sale after July […]
Continue readingWhipped Topping
1 packet unflavored gelatin 1 tablespoon water 1/3 cup boiling water 1 cup tap water 1 cup instant non-fat dry milk powder 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice First take the cup of tap water and pour it into a large deep bowl. Put this […]
Continue readingBrown Sugar Bread Pudding
2 cups milk 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 medium eggs 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (optional) 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups soft bread crumbles. Stale bread and heels are fine, just tear them into smallish pieces. I use the remains of homemade whole wheat loaves. 2 to 4 tablespoons margarine 1/2 cup raisins […]
Continue readingBanana Date Tofu Pudding
12 to 14 oz box of soft tofu 1/4 cup corn oil 1/4 cup water or soy milk 2 very ripe bananas 10 whole, pitted dates 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt Open up the tofu, and drain off the water. Peel the bananas and cut them into chunks. Cut the tofu into small cubes […]
Continue readingMaple Tofu Pudding
I love this simple tofu pudding. It’s a lot quicker to make than any other homemade pudding and since it’s mostly tofu, it’s a great source of protein. Perfect for days when dinner is light or when you’re trying to get a picky eater to eat something that’s good for them. At the same time, […]
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12 to 14 oz box of soft tofu 1/4 cup corn oil 1/4 cup water or soy milk 1/3 cup cocoa or carob 1/2 to 2/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Dash salt Open up the tofu, and drain off the water. Cut the tofu into small cubes and place it in a blender. […]
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Syrup: 2 cups water 2 cups brown sugar 2 tablespoons margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla Dash salt Dumplings: 1-1/4 cups flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons shortening 1/4 cup sugar 1/3 cup milk You will need a 3 quart saucepan with a good lid in which to cook this dessert. Begin by […]
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 […]
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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 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 […]
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