From-scratch recipes, pantry staples and kitchen how-tos
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Latest recipes
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Black Bean Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Thick black bean pumpkin soup with canned pumpkin, cumin, beef broth, white wine, tomatoes and diced chicken. Simmers 25 minutes uncovered; serves 6.
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Small Batch Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Small batch blueberry muffins made with frozen blueberries, Greek yogurt and a little lemon peel. Makes 6 to 8 muffins, baked at 375°F for 25-30 minutes.
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Yeast Raised Glazed Doughnuts Recipe (1956 Betty Crocker Picture Cookbook)
Yeast raised glazed doughnuts adapted from a 1956 Betty Crocker recipe: soft dough, two rises, rolled 1/3 inch thick, fried at 375°F. Makes about 2 dozen.
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Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe (How to Make It)
Homemade laundry detergent powder from 1 grated bar of Fels Naptha, 1 cup borax and 1 cup washing soda. Makes about 4 cups; use 1 to 2 tablespoons a load.
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Homemade Professional Pan Coating Recipe (Baker’s Grease)
Homemade pan coating (baker’s grease) made from 1/2 cup each of olive oil, shortening and flour. Brush it on thinly so cakes and muffins release cleanly.
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How to Make Steel Cut Oats in a Rice Cooker
How to make rice cooker steel cut oats: 1 part oats to 3 parts cold water, a pinch of sea salt and a drizzle of oil, cooked under a steamer basket.
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Creamy Chicken Salad Recipe
Creamy chicken salad with diced cooked chicken, red grapes, walnuts, onion, Worcestershire sauce and mayonnaise. Mix in one bowl and chill 2 hours or more.
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Gluten-Free Maple Almond Granola Recipe
Crunchy gluten-free maple almond granola with rolled oats, almonds, coconut and flaxseed, sweetened with maple syrup. Bakes at 250°F for about 1 1/4 hours.
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Betty Crocker Richer Waffles Recipe (1961 New Picture Cookbook)
Richer buttermilk waffles adapted from the 1961 Betty Crocker New Picture Cookbook: 3 eggs, a stick of butter, baking powder and soda. About 6 waffles.
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Chocolate Espresso Pudding Recipe (Presso Espresso Maker)
Stovetop chocolate espresso pudding made with fresh espresso, milk, cornstarch and semisweet chocolate chips. Fills 6 small jars; chill at least 2 hours.
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Grilled Beef Salad Recipe (Barbecue)
Grilled beef salad with flank steak cooked on the barbecue, sliced thin and served over romaine, tomatoes, cucumber and red onion with mustard vinaigrette.
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Green Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie Recipe (with Green Superfood Powder)
Green peanut butter banana smoothie with milk, a frozen banana, 2 tablespoons peanut butter and green superfood powder. Makes one 16-ounce glass.