Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Ingredients 2 cups milk chocolate chips 2 tablespoons shortening 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs Directions In 1-quart saucepan combine chocolate chips and shortening. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth (3 to 5 minutes). Loosen top paper cup from stack,…

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Homemade Vegetable Soup

Ingredients 2 cups chopped baby carrots 2 baking potatoes, cut into cubes 1 small sweet onion, chopped 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 (14 ounce) can great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 small head cabbage, chopped 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes 2 cups cut fresh green beans (1/2 inch pieces) 1 (32 ounce) carton…

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Homemade Pancake Syrup

Ingredients 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions In a saucepan, combine the sugars, water and corn syrup; bring to a boil over medium heat. Broil for 7 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat;…

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Homemade Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients 5 medium baking potatoes, peeled and sliced 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 cup garlic seasoned bread crumbs 1/2 cup milk 1 tablespoon butter salt and pepper to taste Directions Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place the potatoes into a saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover….

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Homemade Egg Bread

Ingredients 2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F) 1 1/2 cups warm milk (110 to 115 degrees F) 1/4 cup sugar 1 tablespoon salt 3 eggs, beaten 1/4 cup butter, softened 7 cups all-purpose flour 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons water Sesame seeds Directions…

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Grandma’s Homemade Banana Bread

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 bananas, mashed 2 eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/3 cup sour milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract   Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8×4 inch loaf pan. Combine sugar, butter,…

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Homemade Fresh Pumpkin Pie

Ingredients 2 cups mashed, cooked pumpkin 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk 2 eggs, beaten 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup shortening 1/2 cup cold water Directions Preheat oven to…

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Homemade Chicken Broth

Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds bony chicken pieces 2 celery ribs with leaves, cut into chunks 2 medium carrots, cut into chunks 2 medium onions, quartered 2 bay leaves 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 8 whole peppercorns 2 quarts cold water Directions Place all ingredients in a soup kettle or Dutch oven….

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    This is an example page. It’s different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi there! I’m a bike messenger…

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