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Ingredients
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 Tablespoons vinegar
2 cups oil
Method
In a blender, mix eggs, salt, pepper, and vinegar.
Then SLOWLY drizzle oil into the blender while blending. Stop when the mayonnaise stiffens.
Store it in the refrigerator. It is not safe if it gets to room temperature.
Comments
Don’t let mayonnaise become a distant memory. You can make this delicious homemade mayonnaise.
Sent by: Diane Constantine
Ingredients
2 quarts pureed slightly green papaya
2 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
Method
To make the papaya puree: cut the papaya into small pieces and boil until tender. Drain off the water and crush the fruit or puree in a blender.
Blend all ingredients thoroughly. Heat on stove until sugar dissolves.
Comments
This is a good substitute for apple butter. It can be spread on bread like a jam or warmed and used as a topping for pancakes.
Sent by: Rachel
Ingredients
8 ounces tomato sauce
2 Tablespoons crushed red chilies
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
2 garlic cloves, minced or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons vinegar
juice of half a lemon
Method
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Let stand for 3 hours. Makes 1 cup.
Comments
Excellent with tacos or as a dip for tortilla chips.
Ingredients
9 cups flour
1/2 cup baking powder
1 1/4 cups nonfat milk powder
4 teaspoons salt
1 3/4 cups shortening
Method
For biscuits–use 2 cups Mission Mix + 1/2 cup water. Bake in a 425 degree F. oven for 10 minutes.
For pizza crust–use 1 cup Mission Mix + 1/4 cup water + 2 teaspoons sugar. Oil pan, bake until lightly brown, top and bake until cheese melts.
For pancakes–use 2 cups Mission Mix + 1 teaspoon sugar + 1 egg + 1 cup water.
For cinnamon rolls–use 2 cups Mission Mix + 2 Tablespoons sugar + 1/2 cup water. Knead dough, roll out. Dot with butter and 1/4 cup cinnamon and sugar. Bake in 375 degree F. oven for 20 minutes.
Comments
Similar to Bisquick, this is a basic mixture that can be used to make biscuits, pancakes, pizza dough and cinnamon rolls.
Sent by: Rachel Kull
Ingredients
4 cups (500 gm) flour
2 teaspoons (10 cc) baking powder
2 teaspoons (10 cc) salt
4 Tablespoons (60cc) oil
1 cup (250cc) hottest tap water
Method
Mix all ingredients together, kneading until dough is elastic and all flour is absorbed. Form into walnut-sized balls and cover with towel. Let rest for about 10 minutes.
Roll each ball into a circle and cook on a hot UNgreased griddle or frying pan, flipping once during cooking.
These may be made with some whole wheat flour too–substitute 1 cup white for whole wheat flour.
Comments
If you can’t buy flour tortillas, but have basic ingredients, your family can enjoy a Mexican treat for dinner.
