Waffles ...Mmmmm

Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook

Waffles

Part 1 _____________________________________________________

1 3/4 cup flour

3 t. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

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2 beaten eggs yolks

1 1/4 cups milk

1/2 cup oil

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2 stiff beaten egg whites

Mix parts 1 and 2 together. Fold in third part. Spray /oil waffle iron. Use about 1/2 to 1/3 cup batter per waffle

Pot O' Chili

Chili..........(Can also be cooked on a wood stove with all metal pot.)

1 Tablespoon oil in pot

1 medium onion chopped and browned

1 pound taco flavored turkey meat or 1 cup reconstituted TVP and CHILI seasoning pack/homemade seasonings... Brown the meat before you add seasonings.

2 cans pre-cooked beans. I prefer dark red kidney beans.

1 large can stewed or diced tomatoes

Boil for at least 10 minutes then allow to simmer until the thickness you prefer.

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Pizza Dough from Scratch

from Tghtwad Gazzette books -

Thick and Chewy Pizza Dough

1/4 cup warm water about 110F

1 package of dry yeast (HUGE expense)...I buy by bulk at warehouse store and use 1 Tablespoon per packet called for.

1 t. sugar set aside for about 5 minutes or until bubbly and frothy...

1/4-1/2 cup water

2 cups whole grain flour

1 T. oil

1/2 t. salt

Add flour and water alternately. Mix and spread onto pizza baking sheet. Add sauce,cheese,veggies, meat etc...

Bake at 425 F, 15-20 minutes.

Cream Soup Anyone?

from Tightwad Gazzette - Cream Soup Mix

2 cups dry milk powder

1 1/4 cups cornstarch or 2 1/2 cups flour ( I use cornstarch)

1/4 cup chicken bouillon powder ( I use none because I use fresh or saved chicken broth)

2T. dried onion flakes

1/2 t. pepper

optional - 1 T. thyme and 1 T. basil ( I don't use these either)

I mix a few T. of this dry mix in about 1/2 cup cold water then pour into boiling hot broth. It thickens quickly so stir.

I cook noodles in the broth first then add cream mix.

Double Cooking

Cooking biscuits & brownies together this morning in order to conserve fuel.

You could also cook cornbread for a later meal or to make dressing.

Always try to cook more than one thing while using the oven. It may add a few extra minutes to the cook time but it won't be as long as cooking them separately. A lot of people already do this on holidays.

Sunday Pie

Sunday Pie

1 stick margarine

2 cups flour

Mix together and press into bottom of greased baking dish.

Press in pecan pieces into crust then bake 375 F until browned.

Allow to cool completely.

Meanwhile, mix Amount called for on box Skim Milk(or dry skim milk and water) for instant chocolate pudding mix-1 large package/box.

Set aside, covered, in refrigerator.

Cream 8 ounces fat free cream cheese, or neufchatel, with 16 ounces fat free cool whip.

Layer chocolate pudding and white cream cheese/cool whip mixture alternately and sprinkle with nuts, chocolate, etc...Cover and keep refrigerated until served.

Muffins

Muffins

2-2 1/2 cups of whole grain flour

2 tsp baking powder

1 cup of water... mix with 5 tablespoons of dry milk

1/4 cup of applesauce or fat, oil, lard, margarine etc...

1 tablespoon of soy flour or 1 egg

1/2 cup or less of sweetener.... unrefined sweetener is best (not white sugar)

1/2 tsp of sea salt or none at all

add up to 1 1/2 cups of additions.... nuts, fruits, etc...OR add lots of cinnamon and more sweetener included into the batter then also on top.

Bake at 400F for 15-25 minutes. I set the oven timer for the shortest time then turn the oven off for remaining cook time.

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When it's time to butcher a rabbit, my daughter wants to learn to tan the hide. She has always wanted to make a muff.

It would be disrespectful to just throw the hide away like I hear that so many hunters do all the time. Put the hide in a baggie and freeze it. Donate the hide to someone who wants to learn to tan. Leather and hides are nice to have, but people need to learn how to not waste even if the bullets made a few holes. RESPECT.

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Cornbread

Golden Corn Bread from Clabber Girl Baking Soda can with my changes

1 cup ground cornmeal

1 cup wheat flour - or other whole grain flour

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

4 tsp.s baking powder

1 egg ( or 1 T. soy flour and 2 T water)

1 cup water with 5 T. dry milk powder

1/4 cup shortening OR 1 T. oil plus remaining measurement applesauce

Bake at 425 F for 12-15 minutes in lightly greased pan

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