Sour Cream Recipe

Ingredients:

2 c cream (light)
2 Tbsps buttermilk

Instruction:

Mix ingredients inside a well sealed glass container then shake to mix thoroughly. Let it stand for 24 to 48 hours or until it has thickened. Keep in refrigerator and always stir prior to serving.

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French Dressing Mix Recipe

Ingredients:

1/4 c of sugar (refined)
1 tsp mustard (dry)
A pinch of powdered onion
1 1/2 tsp of paprika
1 1/2 tsp of granulated salt

Instruction:

Mix ingredients and blend thoroughly. Pack in airtight containers. Mix can last half a year if placed in a dry and cool place.

As a variation, add 1/2 cups more of sugar (making it 3/4 cup) the recipe and change celery seeds to paprika. Mark as Sweet Italian Dressing.

For French Dressing:
Mix using a jay (glass) one pack of the mix with three fourths cup oil (vegetable) then one fourth cup of vinegar. Shake and agitate to blend well then chill prior to serving.

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Cajun Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

1&1/2 c of catsup (Heinz)
1/4 tsp of freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 tsp of sauce (Tabasco)
2&1/2 tsps of sauce (Worcestershire)
2 Tbsps of horse radish
1 Tbsp of onion; minced
2 garlic cloves; minced
1/2 c of hot sauce
Salt
Lemon juice

Instructions:

Mix ingredients together. Place inside an airtight container then place inside the fridge. Best served if cooled.

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Italian Salad Dressing Recipe

Ingredients:

1/2 c marjoram (dried)
1/4 c basil (dried)
1/4 c oregano (dried)
1 1/2 Tbsp powdered garlic
1 Tbsp parsley (dried)
1 Tbsp onion flake (dried)
1/2 tsp pepper flake (red, crushed)

Instruction:

Mix all ingredients and store in airtight container (tightly close).

To make italian dressing, combine one and a half tablespoon of mixed ingredients, one fourth cup vinegar, a tablespoon of water with three fourths cup of oil (vegetable) & vinegar dressing.

Then shake ingredients in container then add pepper and salt to preferred taste.

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Kitchen Bouquet Recipe

Ingredients:

2 c of water
1/2 c of sugar (brown)

Instructions:

Place sugar inside your saucepan and heat until melted and darkens in color. Make sure to stir constantly. Add the water mixing well then remove from heat then let cool for fifteen minutes.

Store inside a sealed bottle. Can be used to thicken gravy.

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Caramel Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

1 1/2 c sugar (refined)
3 Tbsps butter; softened
1/2 of water
1 c whipped cream (heavy); heat
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instruction:

Heat water (medium heat) inside a saucepan, place sugar then stir frequently.

Put on lid and increase heat a notch higher then cook two more minutes (mixture will release large bubbles). Remove lid and continue to cook til the mixture caramelizes (color changes to golden brown).

Remove pan and then add butter using a spoon (wooden). Pour in cream, constantly stirring then add vanilla (extract).

Put pan on low temperature, stirring mixture til all lumps are gone with mixture turning smooth. This can be served with cake (or ice cream), or stored in an airtight jar and refrigerated.

For Butterscotch (sauce), use brown sugar instead of white (refined) then add vinergar (cider, about two teaspoons) together with vanilla.

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Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

1/3 c of soy sauce
1 1/2 Tbsp ginger; peel and chop finely
2 Tbsp of sherry (medium dry) or Japanese rice wine (Mirin)
2 1/2 Tbsp of vinegar (apple cider)
2 Tbsp of sugar

Instruction:

Mix all ingredients and simmer til volume is about half a cup. Let it stand to cool.

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Salad Dressing Mix, Tangy Recipe

Ingredients:

1 c of milk (powdered skim)
1/4 c of sugar (refined)
4 tsp onion (dried flakes)
2 tsp mustard (dry)
4 tsp crushed basil (dried)
A tsp powdered garlic
A tsp table salt
A tsp of lemon juices
1/2 c of water
3/4 c of mayonnaise (or salad dressing)

Instruction:

Mix milk, sugar, spices and all the dried ingredients (will make approximately one cup dry mixture).

Add one fourth cup dry mixture to water, lemon juices and mayonnaise and blend well. Keep remaining dry mixture in a tightly sealed glass jar for future use.

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Mayonnaise Recipe

Ingredients:

1 pc egg; use yolk only
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 tsp mustard (Dijon)
dash of cayenne
3/4 c olive oil
1 Tbsp vinegar

Instruction:

Mix yolk and spices using a glass bowl. Whisk to blend well, gradually adding oil til mixture is thick.

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Ranch Dip or Dressing Recipe

Ingredients:

1 1/2 Tbsps of parsley (dried)
1/2 Tbsp ofchives (dried)
1/4 Tbsp of tarragon (dried)
1/2 Tbsp of pepper (lemon)
1/4 Tbsp of oregano
1 Tbsp of salt
1/2 Tbsp powdered garlic

Instruction:

Mix all ingredients using a medium-sized bowl. Transfer to a well sealed jar to use later.

For Ranch Dressing, add one tablespoon of mixture to half a cup of mayonnaise, half a cup of buttermilk then whisk well. Keep in refrigerator for an hour prior to serving.

For Ranch Dip, add two tablespoons of mixture to a cup of mayonnaise & a cup of yogurt (low-fat) or sour cream. Keep in refrigerator for a couple of hours then use as dip or topping in serving fresh vegetables/cooked potatoes.

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Catsup Recipe

Ingredients:

24 lbs of tomatoes (ripe)
2 lbs of onion
1 lb pepper (sweet red)
1 lb pepper (sweet green)
9 c of vinegar with 5 percent acidity
1/4 c salt (canning or pickling)
9 c of sugar (refined)
3 Tbsps of mustard (dry)
1 1/2 Tbsp pepper (red & ground)
1 1/2 tsp of allspice (whole)
1 1/2 Tbsps cloves (whole)
3 sticks of cinnamon

Instruction:

Rinse ripe tomatoes then blanch in rolling-boil water for 1/2 to 1 minute. Dip blanched tomatoes in iced-cold water, remove skins and core then slice to quarters.

Seed and core the sweet green and red peppers then slice to strips (thin and long). Clean the onions and cut to quarters.

Using a food processor, combine tomatoes, onions and peppers then process (at high speed) for about five seconds. Put in large pot, bring to boil and stir often.

Pour in the vinegar, salt, sugar and spices (use a spice bag – put in the mustard, pepper then the rest of the spices).

Allow to boil while constantly stirring til volume reduces to 1/2 of the original and the mixture homogenizes (solids and liquids do not separate). Fill in containers (not to the brim, but leave some headspace).

Close and boil in water (the jars with mixture) for a quarter of an hour (15 minutes) or a bit more.

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Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe

Ingredients:

1 c of olive oil (virgin)
1/4 c of vinegar (apple cider)
1 1/8 c honey (pure)
1/2 mustard (Dijon, jar)
3/4 c of mayonnaise
Dash of garlic salt

Instruction:

Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and whisk well. Keep in refrigerator for a few hrs. before serving.

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Pizza Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

1 can of tomato puree (28 oz)
1 Tbsp seasoning (Italian)
3 Tbsps olive oil

Instruction:

Mix the ingredients using a small saucepan then simmer without covering for twenty minutes while stirring on occasion. Keep refrigerated (stays well for 1 week).

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Roquefort Dressing Recipe

Ingredients:

1 c of blue cheese (Roquefort)
1 Tbsp sauce (Worcestershire)
1 Tbsp juice (lemon)
2/3 c oil (salad)
2 Tbsp of vinegar

Instruction:

Cut cheese to bits and mash with some salad oil. Mix with sauce , vinegar, lemon juices and the rest of the oil. Shake or use blender to smoothen.

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Dip Mix Bacon Recipe

Ingredients:

2 Tbsps of bacon (bits)
1 Tbsp minced onions (instant)
1 tsp bouillon (beef flavored)
A pinch of garlic; mince

Instruction:

Mix ingredients and blend thoroughly. Pack in airtight containers. Mix can last half a year if placed in a dry and cool place.

To prepare dip (bacon flavored), mix sour cream (1 cup) with one pack of prepared mix then chill in refrigerator. Serve chilled.

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Salad Dressing Mix – Sweet Recipe

Ingredients:

1/3 c of sugar
1/4 c of vinegar
1 tsp of salt
3/4 c vegetable oil
1 tsp of onions (instant minced)
1 tsp mustard (dry)
1 tsp celery (seeds)
1 tsp of paprika

Instruction:

Combine first six ingredients and mix well using a small-sized bowl. Combine with celery then paprika and stir well. Chill in refrigerator before serving.

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Chocolate Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

2 ozs chocolate (semisweet for baking)
2 Tbsps of butter
1.5 c sugar (refined)
1/2 c water (bring to boil)
1 tsp of vanilla extract
salt

Instruction:

Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate, stirring in the butter and then the boiling one half cup of water. Add salt and sugar. Cook for another fifteen minutes, stirring on occasion.

Turn off heat then pour vanilla. Best served warm or if need, microwave at high for a minute. Store in sterile jars (glass). Allow mixture to get cool prior to refrigeration.

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Old Bay Seasoning Mix Recipe

Ingredients:

1/4 teaspoon of cardamom (ground)
1/4 teaspoon of mace (ground)
1/2 teaspoon of pepper (red)
1/2 teaspoon of paprika
1/2 teaspoon of ginger (ground)
1/2 teaspoon of cloves (ground)
3/4 teaspoon of nutmeg powder
1&1/2 teaspoon of pepper (black)
1&1/2 teaspoon of mustard (dry)
2&1/2 teaspoon of salt (celery)
1 Tbsp of bay leaves (ground)

Instructions:

Mix together spices, salt and pepper. Store inside a sealed jar or bottle.

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