App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004Holly App Steimel Ingredients2 C warm water1 C liquid dishwashing soap1/4 C glycerin1 tsp. sugar Directions1. Mix all ingredients together and blow some bubbles!
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Christmas Tree Spray
App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004Linda App Use this on real Christmas trees to keep them looking nice and to prevent them drying out. Ingredients8 oz. Borax4 oz. liquid boric acid Directions1. Dissolve ingredients in 2 quarts warm water. Add food coloring if desired.2. Pour into spray bottle.
Dog Biscuits
App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004Holly App Steimel Ingredients2 C all purpose flour1/2 C wheat germ1/2 C brewer’s yeast2 tsp. salt3 Tbsp. canola oil1/2 tsp. crushed garlic1 i C canned chicken stock, plus more for basting Directions1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, wheat germ, yeast and salt;Continue reading “Dog Biscuits”
Colored Playdough
App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004Holly App Steimel Ingredients1 C water1 Tbsp. vegetable oil1/2 C salt1 Tbsp. cream of tartarfood coloring1 C flour Directions1. Combine all ingredients except flour in a saucepan; heat until warm2. Remove from heat and add flour. Stir, then knead until smooth.3. Store in airtight container. Does not need to beContinue reading “Colored Playdough”
Cornstarch Fingerpaint
App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004Holly App Steimel Ingredients3 Tbsp. sugar1/2 C cornstarch2 C cold waterLiquid dishwashing soapVariety of food coloring Directions1. Mix sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan over low heat. Add cold water and continue stirring until thick.2. Remove from heat and and divide into 4-5 portions, spooning them into cups of aContinue reading “Cornstarch Fingerpaint”
Halloween Face Paint
App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004Holly App Steimel Ingredients1 Tbsp. solid shortening2 Tbsp. cornstarchFood coloring Directions1. In a bowl, mix shortening and cornstarch together until smooth. Add food coloring one drop at a time until desired color is reached. 2. This does not make a lot, so maybe multiply the recipe by how many colorsContinue reading “Halloween Face Paint”
Salad Dressing
App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004Linda App Ingredients 1st mixture3/4 C salad oil1/4 C vinegar2 Tbsp. sugar1 tsp. salt1 tsp. dry mustard1/4 tsp. paprika1 egg 2nd mixture1/4c cornstarch1 C water Directions1. Put all of the ingredients for the 1st mixture in a bowl, do not stir.2. Mix 2nd mixture on stovetop, bring to a boil,Continue reading “Salad Dressing”
HOT PEPPER BUTTER
App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004 John and Nancy App Ingredients1 quart vinegar1 quart mustard3 pounds brown sugar3 Tbsp. salt1 peck of hot peppers, grind or blend in a food processor1 C flour Directions1. In a large pot over medium heat, combine vinegar, mustard, brown sugar and salt. Cook until simmering.2. Add ground or blendedContinue reading “HOT PEPPER BUTTER”
Basic Stuffing
Susanne DelisleI have made this for decades. I love a good basic dressing; no meat, just bread and seasonings. This can easily be made vegetarian by switching out the chicken broth with vegetable broth. Ingredients2 Tbsp. butter2 Tbsp. olive oil2 large onions, chopped (1 cup)2 stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)2 medium carrots, coarsely shredded (1Continue reading “Basic Stuffing”
Homemade “Bisquick” 2
App & Osborne Family Cookbook 2004Barbara Ward Ingredients8 C flour4 Tbsp. baking powder4 tsp. salt1 C shortening Directions1. Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until mix resembles coarse meal.2. Store in tightly covered container. Makes about 9 cups.