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Raw Brown Sugar Granola

1/2 cup margarine (1 stick) 1 cup raw brown sugar 1/4 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 4 cups rolled oats 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup dried fruit (optional) 1/2 cup nuts or seeds (optional) In a large 4 quart saucepan melt the margarine, sugar and water together. Stir it well and let it simmer for […]

Applesauce Oatmeal

3 cups tap water 1-1/2 cups dry quick cooking oatmeal 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup apple juice concentrate 1/4 teaspoon ginger 1 cup applesauce Bring the water to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. When it is boiling briskly, gradually stir in the oatmeal. Add the cinnamon, salt, sugar, and ginger. Boil […]

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

1/2 cup margarine (1 stick) softened 1/2 cup peanut butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1-1/4 cups rolled oats 3/4 cup whole wheat flour In a large bow combine the softened margarine and peanut butter. I measure the peanut butter by packing it […]

Five Grain Hot Cereal

1 cup dry oatmeal 1/2 cup quick barley 1/2 cup dry brown rice 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup cornmeal You need a blender to make this recipe. Get out your blender. Measure the dry oatmeal into it. Whirl the oatmeal until it is powdery, like flour. Dump the oatmeal into a mixing bowl. […]

Peanut Butter Granola

2 tablespoons margarine 1/3 cup natural peanut butter 1/3 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups rolled oats 1/2 cup raisins (optional) Begin by melting the margarine and peanut butter together in a 3-quart saucepan. Add the honey, vanilla and salt. Stir the mixture until it is smooth and hot throughout. It […]

Honey Granola

3 cups dry oatmeal 1/2 cup margarine (1 stick) 1/2 cup honey 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup each nuts and dried fruit (optional) First melt the margarine in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the honey and salt. Honey is easiest to measure in a well oiled measuring cup. Otherwise, just scoop the last […]

Apple Crisp

6 cups of sliced, peeled, & cored apples (or peaches or pears) 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup rolled oats 1/3 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon cloves 1/3 cup soft margarine Get out a two quart casserole dish and oil it well. Place the prepared apples or […]

Cornmeal Mush

Cornmeal Mush is one of those great frugal breakfast traditions that’s slowly being lost. It’s very similar to grits, though the cornmeal I buy tends to be ground a little finer. You end up with a hot breakfast cereal that’s a little smoother than your regular bowl of grits. This is very hearty for breakfast, […]

Bacon, Eggs & Cheese Grits

1 cup grits 1/4 cup margarine (half a stick) 4 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups shredded cheese 6 to 8 ounces bacon 4 medium eggs 1 cup milk Take out a 3 or 4 quart sized saucepan. In it, combine the grits, margarine, water and salt. Bring it to a boil over high […]

Cooked Grits

1 cup quick cooking grits 4 cups water 1 teaspoons salt Grits are a little easier to cook than cornmeal. They don’t have the same tendency to stick to the bottom of the pan, or lump together in a large mass. They are very inexpensive, especially when purchased in 5 pound bags, and cook quickly […]

Caramel Corn

8 cups popped popcorn 1 cup peanuts (optional) 3/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup margarine 3 tablespoons corn syrup 1/4 teaspoon each salt & baking soda 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Arrange the popcorn (and peanuts, if you are using them) in a well oiled 9″ by 13″ pan. Get out a 2 quart sauce pan and […]

Easy Corn Fritters

15 oz can corn (drain and reserve juice) 2 medium eggs 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon sugar Bacon grease or margarine for frying Drain the liquid from the the canned corn. Measure 1/4 cup of it, and discard the rest. In a medium sized bowl combine the corn […]

Kettle Corn

1/3 cup corn oil 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup popcorn kernels Salt to taste Over a medium-high flame, heat the corn oil in the bottom of a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Sprinkle in 2 or 3 popcorn kernels. When the kernels pop add the sugar, and then the remaining popcorn. Cover with a good lid. Shake […]

Cornmeal Pancakes

1 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon brown sugar or honey 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup boiling water 1/2 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup milk 1 medium egg oil for frying In a good sized mixing bowl combine the cornmeal, sugar or honey, and salt. Add the boiling water. The cornmeal will swell up […]

Your First Loaf of Machine Made Bread

1-1/2 cups warm tap water 2 tablespoons oil or margarine 4 cups of bread flour, or all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast Measure all of the ingredients as accurately as possible. Accurate measuring is very important in the bread machine, especially if you are using the delay cycle. […]

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