It's All in the Spice

Ingredients For Dipping Sauce 5 ounces apricot jam 1/4 cup crushed pineapple 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar ...

Ingredients CRUST 7 chocolate graham crackers 1/4 cup sugar substitute 3 -4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted ...

3 eggs 1 cup vegetable or peanut oil 2 1/2 cups sugar 2 cups grated raw zucchini 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. baking powder 3 cups all purpose flour (unsifted) 1 cup chopped walnuts, peanuts, or pecans   Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 3 quart baking pan or 2 loaf pans. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs until they become foamy. While still beating, gradually add oil, then sugar. Stop mixer occasionally to scrape down sides and bottom of bowl. Mix in cinnamon, salt and zucchini (no need to peel the zucchini unless they are very large and the skins are tough; remove any seeds and discard). We use a food processor to grate the zucchini using either the coarse grating disc or the fine julienne. Stir together flour, baking soda and baking powder until well mixed. Add to mixing bowl. Add nuts and stir only until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan (s). Bake for about 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and cake sta...

1. Freshen up the fridge. Clean the shelves and walls with a solution of half water and half vinegar. 2. Brighten coffee cups and teacups. Gently scrub stains with equal parts vinegar and salt (or baking soda). 3. Eliminate odors. Swab plastic containers with a cloth dampened with vinegar. 4. Kill bathroom germs. Spray full-strength vinegar around the sink and tub. Wipe clean with a damp cloth. 5. Save a garment. To remove light scorch marks on fabrics, rub gently with vinegar. Wipe with a clean cloth. This technique also works on antiperspirant stains. 6. Tidy up a toilet. Pour a cup or more of diluted white distilled vinegar into the bowl. Let sit several hours or overnight. Scrub well with a toilet brush and flush. 7. Lose the carpet stain. Make a paste of 2 tablespoons white distilled vinegar and ¼ cup salt or baking soda. Rub into the stain and let dry. Vacuum the residue the next day. (Always test an out-of-sight part of the carpet first.) 8. Renew paint ...

Brownie Base 1 box (1 lb 2.3 oz) fudge brownie mix 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 tablespoons water 2 eggs Cheesecake Layer 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookie Layer 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz)  chocolate chip cookie mix 1 tablespoon  all-purpose flour 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg Dire...

Ingredients 8 ounces elbow macaroni ( we used more "designer" looking noodles) 16 ounces heavy cream 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese...

Ingredients For the Vinaigrette 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons cumin, ground 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest ...

Ingredients 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 tablespoons hot sauce ( like Frank's Red Hot) 1 tablespoon Bourbon or 1 tablespoon whiskey or 1 tablespoon ...

Ingredients 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper ...