A spicy fragrant homemade chai tea Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1-2 cinnamon sticks (3-4 inches long), broken1 teaspoon whole cloves, crushed1/2-1 teaspoon cardamom seeds, crushed (or 2 teaspoons green cardamom pods, crushed)8-10 whole allspice berries, crushed1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed1/2-1 teaspoon ground ginger*4 cups water1 tablespoon loose leaf black tea1/4… Read more »
A quick, easy, and frugal sparkling grape juice (or whatever flavor you wish), made from 100% juice concentrate and club soda! Yield: 60 ounces Ingredients: 2 liters club soda (carbonated water), chilled12 ounces frozen grape juice concentrate (or other fruit juice concentrate) Instructions: 1. Pour frozen juice concentrate into a… Read more »
A spicy, sweet, and creamy chai tea latte you can make at home that tastes almost exactly like Starbucks chai tea lattes! Yield: 12 ounces Ingredients: 10 ounces boiling water2 teabags of Celestial Seasonings India Spice Chai tea1 tablespoon “Sugar in the Raw” or organic sugar*3 tablespoons real whipped cream**… Read more »
A creamy orange smoothie with milk and a hint of vanilla Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 3 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate1/2 cup milk*1/2 cup water2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 banana, optional6 regular-sized ice cubes (or until desired consistency) Instructions: 1. Blend together orange juice concentrate, milk, water, sugar, vanilla,… Read more »
A flavorful condensed cream of chicken soup base recipe for use in dishes that call for canned creamed soups Yield: 3 cups (about 2 cans) Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chicken broth*1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning1/4 teaspoon onion powder**1/4 teaspoon garlic powder***1/8 teaspoon black pepper1/4 teaspoon salt (or less; taste to test)1/4… Read more »
Potato wedges tossed with seasonings and oil and baked Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 6-8 medium potatoes2 tablespoons oil1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoons onion powder2 teaspoons chili powder Optional ingredients: cayenne pepperchivesdried parsleygrated Parmesan cheese Instructions: 1. Scrub potatoes and rinse under cold water. Pat dry. 2. Cut… Read more »
A slightly sweet, healthy half-whole-wheat bread — our #1 favorite wheat bread recipe! (Scroll down for instructions on making this a 100% whole wheat loaf!) Yield: 1 loaf Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F)1 tablespoon milk2 tablespoons oil2 tablespoons honey2 tablespoons brown sugar1 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups all-purpose… Read more »
A moist and slightly sweet homemade waffle batter Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups flour*2 tablespoons sugar1 tablespoon baking powder2 eggs1 3/4 cups milk1/2 cup oil or melted butter1 teaspoon vanilla Instructions: 1. Combine dry ingredients in large bowl. 2. In a separate bowl, beat wet ingredients and then… Read more »
A thick swirled cheesecake with rich chocolate and creamy vanilla Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons sugar Cheesecake Ingredients: 6 ounces semisweet (53% or 62%) chocolate, coarsely chopped (or chips)24 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch4 eggs, at room… Read more »
A chocolate crust with a layer of creamy white chocolate cheesecake followed by a layer of dark chocolate cheesecake, topped with a semi-sweet chocolate glaze Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons melted butter2 tablespoons sugar Cheesecake Ingredients: 32 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup… Read more »
