Category Archives: Snacks

Homemade Sparkling Grape Juice (or other flavors)

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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 »

Chai Tea Latte (like Starbucks)

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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 »

Orange Julius

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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 »

Seasoned Baked Potato Wedges

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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 »

Chocolate Vanilla Swirl Cheesecake

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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 »

Double Chocolate Italian Cheesecake

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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 »

Vanilla Bean Cheesecake

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A creamy vanilla cheesecake with vanilla bean specks Yield:  16 servings Ingredients:  Crust Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar6 tablespoons butter, melted FillingĂ‚ Ingredients: 24 ounces cream cheese, softened1 vanilla bean pod1 1/4 cups sugar1 tablespoon corn starch4 eggs1/2 cup sour cream2 tablespoons vanilla extract Instructions:  1. Combine… Read more »

Orange Vanilla Dream Cheesecake

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A creamy cheesecake with orange and vanilla swirls, full of flavor! Yield:  16 servings Ingredients:  Crust Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar4 tablespoons butter Filling Ingredients: 3 packages (24 ounces) cream cheese, softened1 1/4 cups sugar2 tablespoons corn starch4 eggs8 ounces sour cream1 tablespoon vanilla2 egg yolks1… Read more »

Pumpkin Cheesecake

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A creamy spicy pumpkin cheesecake with graham cracker crust Yield:  12-16 servings Ingredients:  Crust Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar5 tablespoons melted butter1/16 teaspoon ginger1/16 teaspoon cloves1/4 teaspoon nutmeg Filling Ingredients: 1 cup canned/pureed/mashed pumpkin1/2 cup heavy whipping cream2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground… Read more »

Chocolate Caramel Almond Cheesecake

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A creamy dense chocolate cheesecake on a chocolate graham cracker crust, drizzled with chocolate and caramel and sprinkled with almonds Yield:  12-16 servings Ingredients:  Crust ingredients: 1 1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons sugar5 tablespoons butter, melted Filling ingredients: 20 ounces cream cheese, softened1 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed… Read more »