I found a very informative website on storing produce. Check it out. 

Rhubarb Crisp 

1 C.    flour
3/4 C. oatmeal
1 C.    brown sugar
1/2 C. melted butter (1/4 stick)
1 tsp.  cinnamon

Mix & put half on bottom of 9 x 13" cake pan. Add 4 C. cut up rhubarb (or mix with 1/2 strawberries or other fruit).
Next layer:
Cook on stove & pour over rhubarb:
1 C. sugar
2 TBS. corn starch
1 C. water
1 tsp. vanilla
Put rest of crumbs on top and bake at 350 degrees until golden brown and bubbly (30 minutes ?) or until desired doneness.

Mason Jar Peach Cobbler Recipe

How to can Corn

12 ears of fresh corn on the cob 
Boiling water 
Pressure canner with hot water (if you need directions on how to use one check on-line)
Canning jars
Optional: Canning funnel (to fill with) and jar lifter (to remove hot jars)


Take fresh corn on the cob. Cut the corn from the cob (I use an electric knife, it goes a lot quicker). Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes (2 cups of corn with 1 cup of water and a pinch of salt). Place corn in clean sterilized canning jars. Fill to within 1/2 inch of top (expansion room). If you need more liquid added to the jars, just use some of the boiling water. Process in a pressure cooker for 25 minutes. 

12 ears of corn makes approximately 5 pints of canned corn, depending on the size of the cobs and kernels.
Mix it up a bit: Add some chopped onions, tomatoes and green peppers for a tex-mex style corn.
For Creamed corn: Cut the corn kernels about 1/2 deep, then scrape the hearts and juices from the cob. Cook in a double boiler without blanching for about 10 minutes stirring constantly, until thinckened. Mash some of the corn up during the cooking process to release the corns natural juices.

A really helpful site for canning that I have found is: http://www.pickyourown.org/index.htm

Zucchini Bread

Homade Pie Crusts

How to Freeze Eggs

Great for when eggs are on sale. This work best for baking or scrambling after frozen. Crack individual eggs into ice cube trays or small snack size ziplock bags. Add a pinch of salt to each and freeze. If freezing in cubes, you can then place in a freezer container. **You will need to thaw these before use. Take out what you need.**

Can you freeze eggs?

Yes, eggs can be frozen for later use, but don't start putting your eggs-in-the-shell in the freezer right now. In order to freeze eggs, a little prep work is required first.

To freeze whole eggs, crack the egg and beat until just blended, then freeze individually or together. Muffin tins work well to freeze them individually, then pop them out and store in a ziploc bag once frozen.

To use, simply thaw in refrigerator. If you froze them together, about 2 tablespoons of the slightly blended egg mixture will equal about one large egg.

Raspberry Syrup for Iced Tea

How to Freeze Meals

• When ground round is on sale,  buy as much as you can at the time. Cook a few pounds, drain, cool and stick in plastic sandwich bags. Press out air, 'twist-tie' the top, and freeze for later use in casseroles, tacos, etc. You don't really need a whole pound when you're adding it to cooked pasta and veggies casserole, or to a pot of chili. As for the rest,  add your breadcrumbs, seasonings and maybe eggs for one or two meatloafs. Line your loaf pan with foil, add the ingredients, close up the foil, wrap in a piece of plastic wrap and freeze. To cook, remove plastic wrap, pop it back into the loaf pan, and thaw it in the fridge overnight til ready to pop in the oven. The other seasoned beef is made into meatballs and burger patties, then frozen til ready. By adding the breadcrumbs and other ingredients before freezing, you're actually adding bulk and getting more meals from the same amount of meat than if you were to go buy 2 pounds of beef for a meatloaf and using it all in one meal.

Bacon Potato Corn Chowder

• 3-4 Potatoes peeled and cubed
• 1/2 to 1 C. Milk
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1/2 to 1 Pound of bacon, fried and crumbled
• 1/2 chopped onion
• 1 can of Cream style corn
• 1 can of whole kernal corn (optional)

Make Your Own Microwave Popcorn

You can make microwave popcorn yourself, using a paper lunch bag. Just cover the bottom with kernels such as Orville Redenbacher's. Microwave for about 1 minute 30 seconds (your microwave will vary so practice with the timing). Take it out, being careful of the steam when you open it. If you need salt, you can spray inside the bag with Pam, then the salt will stick. Gourmet popcorn for pennies! (Just double folded the bag and set it upright in the microwave.)

Homemade Yogurt

How to Make Dry Milk Dissolve Better

Process your dry milk in your food processor to make a fine powder and it will dissolve very quickly. 

17 Healthy Foods For Under $1

• Rice - Rice can be stored up to two years so it makes a good deal of economic sense to buy in bulk. If you buy 20 pounds or more you can find rice for less than 50 cents per pound. It is one of the most economical foods on the planet with a 100 calories of cooked rice costing roughly 3-4 cents. Brown rice retains the most nutritional value and white rice loses the most.
• Oatmeal - Oatmeal is rich in dietary fiber and has been shown to lower cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health.
• Potatoes - There are several types of potatoes but you can typically find most types of potatoes for between 40 and 60 cents per pound. They can be an extremely nutritious low calorie staple that's high in fiber and other vitamins. 
• Eggs - A great source of affordable low calorie protein. One egg contains just over 5 grams of protein. 20 cents or less per egg with a typical breakfast containing two eggs. 
  
• Popcorn - Popcorn is high in dietary fiber and low in calories and fat as long as you don't load it up with salt and butter. Loose kernels cost around 75 cents per pound.
• Apples - An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples are loaded with dietary fiber and antioxidants. Nearly all apples are under a dollar per apple in the supermarkets produce sections. Apples like all fruits are considerably cheaper during peak harvest seasons. 
• Watermelon - Watermelon is a great summertime thirst quencher. It's very filling and low in calories due to the amount of water it holds. It's also packed with a number of antioxidants and vitamins. It also contains amino acids such as citrulline and arginine which promote cardiovascular health. You can typically find watermelon for around 40 cents a pound, and cheaper during growing season.
• Garbanzo Beans - As with most beans garbanzo beans also known as chickpeas are rich in dietary fiber and are a great source of protein. A cup of garbanzo beans contains more than a quarter of daily recommended protein. Studies have also shown that garbanzo beans lower LDL, the bad cholesterol. You can pick up garbanzo beans for a $1 per pound.
• Pinto Beans - Like garbanzo beans, pinto beans are packed with dietary fiber that helps reduce the bad cholesterol and is a great source of protein. Pinto beans are among the most affordable beans available. 77 cents per pound.
• Bananas - Sort of like natures candy bar bananas are a delicious creamy fruit which is rich in potassium and delivers a burst of energy. 40-60 cents per pound.
• Kiwis –Packed with vitamin C, this sweet tasting low calorie fruit makes an excellent out of the ordinary snack. You can often find kiwis on sale three for a dollar.
• Cantaloupe – Cantaloupe is rich in Vitamin A and C, and potassium. This sweet, cool fruit is also low in calories. Like most fruit Cantaloupe prices vary greatly throughout the year. In-season you can find it for low as 19 cents per pound and out-of-season it can run you up to 60 cents per pound.
• Carrots - Have garnered a reputation for improving eyesight because of the beta-carotene they contain. Carrots are low in calories and packed with essential vitamins and minerals. They are easy to pack and make a great healthy snack. Carrots typically cost 50 cents per pound for the large variety and $1.25 per pound for baby carrots.
• Lentils - Lentils are a protein powerhouse, one cup of cooked lentils contains more than a third of recommended daily value of protein. Lentils like most legumes are also packed with cholesterol lowering dietary fiber. 90 cents per pound.
• Grapefruit – Is a fruit so low in calories it even has a diet named after it. Grapefruit is packed with Vitamin C and extremely low in calories. It has a tart taste which helps to quench people's hunger. 50 cents per pound.
• Nuts – Nuts such as almonds and walnuts are packed with monounsaturated fats which are considered healthy fats. Several studies have shown that nut consumption lowers your risk of heart disease. Nuts make a great snack that’s easy to pack up and take anywhere. Almonds $2.98 pound, Walnuts $2.88 a pound. 
• Water - Water is one of the key building blocks of health. Replacing soft drinks and high calorie, sugary drinks is one of the best things you can do for your health. Drinking plenty of water also cuts down on hunger and food consumption. Practically free.
• Don't forget cabbage! Very nutritious and only 59 cents/pound when it's NOT on sale. Also keeps for a while in the fridge.

Soup with radish or cauliflower tops - 
When you shop for radishes, make sure that you buy a bunch with lovely green leafs. Wash the leafs and cook with a couple potatoes, onion, carrots, thyme, garlic, salt and pepper. Really any leftover veggies would do. Puree the soup and serve, yum. If you want you can add half and half or milk to make it creamier. You can apply the same principle to the outer leafs of cauliflower, why throw them away?

Cooking lessons - 
For free cooking lessons about stuff we should know but don't, such as cutting up a whole chicken and many other basics, go to gourmet.com. go there and you come out ahead-especially in the wallet.

Rotisserie - 
Something that can save both time and money is a rotisserie...the kind that the meat stands up in (as opposed to being skewered.) Buy whole chickens when they are on sale at a set price that is low enough for you, cover with a homemade seasoning rub, and cook for 1 1/2 hours...then cool, wrap in foil, and freeze. Do about six or more chickens back-to-back, stocking the freezer. Dinners are easy when you only need to thaw and reheat. The rotisserie is wonderful for pork and beef roasts, as well--purchased on sale, of course!

 Rice Cakes

Ingredients:

1 lb sweet rice flour
1 1/2 c sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1 c vegetable oil
4 medium eggs
1 can coconut milk or 1 1/2 c regular milk
 1 can red bean paste
1 cup walnuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350. Mix all ingredients (except for bean paste and walnuts)
together until smooth. Pour half of the mixture into a 9"x11" pan and bake for
10 min. Then spread red bean paste into pan and cover with the rest of the
mixture and walnuts. Return to oven for another 10-15 minutes. Cut into squares
when cool.

Powdered Sugar

Put 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 rounded tablespoon of cornstarch into the blender and process it at medium speed. Whirl it a while, turn it off, push down the sugar from sides of container, give it another whirl till it is fine sugar that can be used in frostings. In some blenders there may be some graininess and powdery. There is a difference in blenders, some make very smooth powdered and this can be used in any recipe that is baked, or can be sprinkled on cookies and cakes..

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Marshmallow Creme

3 egg whites

2 C. light corn syrup

1/2 tsp. salt

2 C. sifted confectioners' sugar

1 T. vanilla extract

In large mixer bowl, combine egg whites, syrup and salt. Beat for 10 minutes until thick. Add confectioners' sugar at low speed. Then add vanillaextract and beat until blended. Makes two quarts.

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Make Your Own Marshmallows

In a Large mixing bowl (or electric mixer bowl) Combine:

• 2 1/2 tablespoons unflavored knox gelatin
• 1/2 c. Cold water

Allow it to set at least 20 minutes.
Combine the following over low/med heat in a saucepan:

• 1/2 c. Cold water
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract 

Scrape the edges of the pan to get ALL of the sugar crystals. 

 Increase heat to med/high and cook syrup until it reaches 244 degrees ( Borderline Firm Ball Stage) on the Candy thermometer. Immediately remove from heat.

Turn mixer on low speed with whisk attachment on the lowest setting and very carefully pour hot syrup into the softened gelatin. Be very careful not to pour the syrup into the moving whisk itself as this could cause splattering (and potential for getting burned!)

Gradually increase the speed to High and continue to beat the marshmallow until it's very thick, white and tripled in volume. (This takes about 15 minutes in an electric stand mixer).

Add Vanilla and beat until fully incorporated.

Dust (very generously) a 9 x13 pan with Confectioners sugar.

Pour marshmallow mix into the pan and allow to set several hours (uncovered). Do not place in the fridge.)Notes on Variations:

Roll Finished Product into Dark Cocoa Powder or Toasted Coconut, or Jimmies rather than confectionary sugar

To easily cut into squares quickly, use a Pizza cutter dusted in confectioners sugar

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Instant Oatmeal

 

3 cups quick cooking oats

salt

8 small size zip baggies

 

Put 1/2 C. oats in a blender and blend until powdery. Set aside in a bowl and repeat process with another 1/2 C. oats. If you are using a food processor you can process the whole 1 c. at one time.Put the following ingredients into each zip baggie: 1/4 c. un-powdered oats, 2 tblsp. powdered oats and 1/8 tsp. salt. Store in airtight container.
 

To use:

Empty packet into bowl, add 3.4 c. boiling water. Stir and let stand for 2 minutes. For thicker oatmeal use less water. For thinner oatmeal, use more water.
 

Variations:
 

Apple-cinnamon- To each packet add 1 Tblsp. sugar, 1/4 tsp. cinnamon and 2 Tblsp., chopped dried apples.

Brown sugar-cinnamon - To each packet add 1 Tblsp. brown sugar and 1/4 tsp. cinnamon.

Raisin and brown sugar- To each packet add 1 Tblsp. brown sugar and 1 Tblsp. raisins.
 

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Chewy Granola Bars

You could add chopped dried fruit such as apples, cherries, raisins for additional nutrition.

1 1/2 cups Bisquick like mix 
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup brown sugar -- packed
1/2 cup butter or margarine -- softened
1 egg
1/3 cup chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all until well blended.
Press mixture evenly in un-greased rectangular pan 13x9x2". 
Bake 15-17 minutes.;  Cut into bars while still warm. 

Variations: add 1/3 c. chopped dried fruits & 1/3 c. powered milk for a breakfast bar

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Baking Powder

2 Tablespoons Cream Of Tartar Powder
1 Tablespoon Baking Soda
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch

Sift ingredients together and store in small container with tight-fitting lid.

One teaspoon of this equals 1 teaspoon of commercial baking powder.

Large Batch Baking Powder

1 lb Soda

1 1/2 lb Cream of tartar

1/4 lb Cornstarch

Mix all ingredients together. 1 tsp mix = 1 tsp Baking Powder.

Baking Powder

(Gluten & Corn Free)

Ingredients:

1/3 cup Baking Soda

2/3 cup Cream of Tartar

2/3 cup Arrowroot

Mix well. Store in an airtight container.

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Dehydrating Tomatoes

 

To Dehydrate:

Slice tomatoes into 1/4" slices and place in dehydrator. Dry until crisp. Place dried tomatoes into blender, herb or coffee grinder and blend until a fine powder. Use powder in a variety of dishes from soup to meatloaf.

 

To Reconstitute:

 

To 1 cup of tomato powder, add the following:

 

Tomato past: 

1 3/4 c. water and 1/2 tsp. sugar

 

Tomato sauce:

3 cups water and 1/2 tsp. sugar

 

Tomato soup:

3/4 cup water and 1/2 cup dry milk. Season to taste.

 

Tomato Juice:

3-5 cups water or to desired thickness. Salt and pepper to taste. 

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Pumpkin Pasta

Ingredients:

• 1 large butternut squash, peeled and cubed
• 4 shallots, diced
• 18 ounce very dry hard cider
• 3 tablespoon butter
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• lots of black pepper
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1 pound penne pasta

Steps:

1. Saute the shallots in a bit of olive oil until soft, and then add the squash.
    
2. Cook, stirring, about 5 minutes, and then add the cider, butter, nutmeg, and pepper.
    
3. Bring to a boil and simmer until the squash is very soft (20 minutes or less). Add more cider if the sauce starts getting thick.
    
4. At this stage, you can either mash the sauce in the pot or puree it in a food processor. You can also leave it as is.
    
5. Drain the cooked pasta and return it to the cooking pot. Pour in most of the sauce -- save aside about a cup -- and the parmesan, and stir up really well.
    
6. Serve in a pasta plate, surrounded by steamed broccoli florets, with about a tablespoon of sauce in the middle, dusted with a little nutmeg and a couple of sage leaves.

 

How to Grow Your Own Sprouts (Alphalfa, Bean)

    The jar sprouting method:
    1. Soak seeds in jar for the indicated lenght of time (column 4). Use flexible screen or cheese cloth to                                cover the mouth of the jar and secure it with a canning jar rim or rubber band. 
    2. Rinse seeds and drain off water 2-4 times a day (column 6).
    3. Keep the jar at an angle facing down to allow for complete drainage.
    4. A suspended cotton or nylon bag may be used in place of the jar.

 
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