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Substitute Broth with Bouillon

To substitute for canned or homeade chicken broth, dissolve 2 chicken bouillon cubes or 2 teaspons instant chicken bouillon in 1 1/2 cups boiling water to yield 1 1/2 cups chicken broth as might be called for in your recipe. Low-sodium versions of bouillon are available to reduce salt in your recipe. Conversion amounts are also listed on the bouillon package or jar. This saves money, and space in your cupboard.

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Dirty-Clean headlights

To keep your headlights on your car clear from road salt and residue this cold winter season you should first start by thoroughly cleaning your headlights. Just use a soft rag and a little water to remove anything that has built up on the headlights.

Once the headlights are clean use another rag and make sure they are completely dry.

Now you will need to use a soft cloth and some car wax, yes just regular car wax. With your rag scoop out a quarter sized amount of car wax and gently rub it on the headlight lenses. Make sure it is completely covered. Allow this to sit on the headlight while you do the same to the other headlight.

After a few minutes of the wax sitting on the headlight lens you will use a clean rag and wipe the car wax off of the headlight lenses. There will be a small file of the wax left on the headlight lenses. The car wax has a special ingredient to help the water run off the surface of the car and it works just the same for your headlights. This helps keep the salt and dirt mixture off of your headlights.

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CHEESE BREAD

CHEESE BREAD
1 Egg
1 ½ cups Milk
3 ¾ cups Buttermilk baking mix (like Bisquick)
1 cup Shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces)

Heat oven to 350°.
Grease loaf pan, 9x5x3”.
Beat egg in large mixer bowl. Add remaining ingredients; beat on medium speed ½ minute. Pour batter into pan. Bake 1 hour.
Cool. (Can be served immediately.) If not served immediately wrap and refrigerate.
If prepared ahead: 25 minutes before serving, heat oven to 375°. Place wrapped (if plastic wrap was used, replace with foil wrap) Cheese Bread on oven rack; heat 15 minutes. Slice and enjoy.

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RICH CHOCOLATE BAKE FOR 2 OR 4

RICH CHOCOLATE BAKE FOR 2 OR 4
2 SERVINGS 4 SERVINGS
1/3 cup 2/3 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup 1 cup Half-and-half
1 2 Egg(s)
4 ½ teaspoons 3 Tablespoons Granulated sugar
Pinch Dash Salt
2 ¼ teaspoons 1 ½ Tablespoons Rum, if desired
Heat oven to 350°.
Heat chocolate chips and half-and-half, stirring constantly, until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Cool slightly. Beat remaining ingredients; stir gradually into chocolate mixture. Pour into 4 (2) ungreased 6-ounce custard cups or 4 to 5 (2-3) ovenproof pot de crème cups.
Place cups in baking pan on oven rack. Pour boiling water into pan to within ½ inch of tops of cups. Bake 20 minutes. Cool slightly, cover and chill at least 4 hours.
Store no longer than 24 hours.
Yield: 2 to 4 servings
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Golden Baked Potatoes

GOLDEN BAKED POTATOES

This is a “make-ahead” type recipe, but can be prepared and used per recipe.

½ cup Cornflake crumbs
1 teaspoon Salt
4 to 6 medium Potatoes, peeled
2 Tablespoons Butter, melted

Heat oven to 375°.

Mix cornflake crumbs and salt.

Brush potatoes with butter, then coat with crumbs. Arrange in ungreased baking pan 9x9x2”.

Bake uncovered 1 hour (to serve immediately, bake until potatoes are tender, 15 minutes longer.)

Cover and refrigerate.

Note: If prepared ahead, remove from refrigerator 35 minutes before serving, heat oven to 375°. Bake Golden Baked Potatoes uncovered until tender, 25 minutes.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings

Store no longer than 24 hours before using if prepared ahead.

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CHRISTMAS BROWNIE BARS

CHRISTMAS BROWNIE BARS

1 pkg. (family size) Brownie mix
Ingredients for brownie mix
24 bite-size Chocolate covered peppermint patties
1 (6-oz.) jar Maraschino cherries
Shortening for greasing pan

GLAZE:
1 cup Confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Pinch Salt
1 1/2 Tablespoons Milk
1 teaspoon Vegetable oil

Heat oven to 350°.

Prepare brownie mix as directed. Spread batter in a greased 9×13″ pan and bake 30 to 35 minutes.

While the brownies are baking, unwrap peppermint patties.

When the brownies are baked, immediately place the patties on the top.

Bake 1 minute longer.

Lightly press a cherry in the center of each patty

Make glaze; drizzle over the brownies.

Cool.

Yield: 24 pieces

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CHRISTMAS BROWNIE BARS

CHRISTMAS BROWNIE BARS

1 pkg. (family size) Brownie mix
Ingredients for brownie mix
24 bite-size Chocolate covered peppermint patties
1 (6-oz.) jar Maraschino cherries
Shortening for greasing pan

GLAZE:
1 cup Confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Pinch Salt
1 1/2 Tablespoons Milk
1 teaspoon Vegetable oil

Heat oven to 350°.

Prepare brownie mix as directed. Spread batter in a greased 9×13″ pan and bake 30 to 35 minutes.

While the brownies are baking, unwrap peppermint patties.

When the brownies are baked, immediately place the patties on the top.

Bake 1 minute longer.

Lightly press a cherry in the center of each patty

Make glaze; drizzle over the brownies.

Cool.

Yield: 24 pieces

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Party Snack Mix

PARTY SNACK MIX

1/2 Recipe RECIPE
2 cups 4 cups Bite-sized crispy corn squares cereal
1 cup 2 cups Bite-sized crispy wheat squares cereal
1 cup 2 cups Pretzel sticks
1 cup 2 cups Spanish peanuts or mixed nuts
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) 1/2 cup (1 stick) Butter, melted
1 1/2 tsp. 1 Tbl. Worcestershire sauce
Pinch 1/8 tsp. (dash) Hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp. 1 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. (dash) 1/4 tsp. Garlic powder

Heat oven to 325º F. In large bowl, combine cereals, pretzel sticks and peanuts.

In small bowl, combine butter, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, salt and garlic powder. Pour seasoning mixture over cereal mixture; toss to coat. Spread in ungreased 15x10x1-inch baking pan (class use 8″ layer cake pan).

Bake at 325º for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.

Yield: 1/2 Recipe: 6 cups Recipe: 12 cups

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Christmas Broccoli Salad

CHRISTMAS BROCCOLI SALAD

1/2 Recipe RECIPE
2 1/4 cups 4 1/2 cups Broccoli florets
1 1/2 cups 3 cups. Chopped sweet red pepper
5 10 Bacon strips, cooked (fried) and crumbled
3 Tbl. 1/3 cup Sliced green onions
2 Tbl. 1/4 cup Chopped pecans
6 Tbl. 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
1 1/2 tsp. 1 Tbl. Cider or red wine vinegar
Smidgeon Dash Pepper

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients.

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and pepper until smooth. Pour over broccoli mixture; toss to coat.

Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Yield: 1/2 recipe: 8 servings Recipe: 16 Servings

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SOUR CREAM VEGETABLE DIP

SOUR CREAM VEGETABLE DIP
1 cup Sour cream
1 Tbl. Tarragon vinegar
2 Green onions (tops only, finely chopped)
1 clove Garlic, mashed
1 tsp. Horseradish (or less)
To taste Salt
To taste Pepper
For serving: Celery sticks

Blend all ingredients in blender. Chill.
To serve:
Scoop out a small red cabbage. Fill with dip. Set it in the centre of a platter composed of: celery sticks, carrots tick, cauliflower fleurets, radishes, etc.

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