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Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Recipe
Homemade pumpkin pie spice from cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. Small batch makes 5 tablespoons, with a guide to swapping it into recipes.
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How to Make Homemade Brown Sugar
Homemade brown sugar from 1 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons molasses for dark, or 1 tablespoon for light. Makes about 1 cup in 5 minutes.
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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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Homemade Soft Butter Spread with Olive Oil Recipe
Soft butter spread whipped from 2 sticks of butter, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 cup water and sea salt. Makes about 2 cups that spread straight from the fridge.
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American Goulash Recipe
American goulash with ground beef, onion, green pepper, canned tomatoes, paprika and elbow macaroni cooked in one pot. Serves 6, ready in about 1 hour.
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Black Bean Lentil Noodle Soup Recipe (Slow Cooker)
Slow cooker black bean lentil noodle soup with brown lentils, canned black beans, carrots, celery, tomatoes and cumin. Cooks 7 to 8 hours on LOW; serves 8.