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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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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