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Better Than Pam Spray 

1/2       cup  corn oil or   canola oil or  vegetable oil
1/2     cup vegetable shortening, room temperature (Crisco shortening is good)
1/2     cup all-purpose flour

1. Place all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
2. Using an electric mixer beat until mixture has multiplied in volume, and resembles marshmallow cream.
3. Place in a storage container, and store on the counter, or in a cupboard.
4. In hot weather, it may be refrigerated, but remember to take it out of the fridge, as it should be room temperature for easiest spreadability.
5. Mix before using then brush pans gently with pastry brush or a clean paper towel.

 

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These are great to make when you need to make a big batch of grilled cheese. They stay nice and toasty when dipped in soups!

Toasted Cheese Sandwiches 

12       slices  bread
6    slices cheddar cheese or American cheese
8     tablespoons butter or margarine

1. Butter each side of the bread slices with 1 t butter or margarine, and place on a baking sheet.
2. Place cheese on each slice of bread.
3. Top with remaining bread.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes at 450.
5. Flip the sandwiches, and bake an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown. 

This is the only cocoa mix I make anymore- it is perfect. It would make a wonderful holiday gift too!

Amy’s Favorite Cocoa Mix 

4       cups  nonfat dry milk powder
1 1/2     cups sugar
1     cup non-dairy coffee creamer
2/3     cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 (4     ounce) package instant chocolate fudge pudding (I just use the Aldi chocolate pudding mix)

1. Place all ingredients in large bowl.
2. Stir together with a wire whisk.
3. Place mix in a sifter and sift to make a really fine powder.
4. This really make sure everything is really combined.
5. Store in a sealed container.
6. Add 1/2 cup of mix to an 8oz.mug filled with water (If you don’t like a rich cup of cocoa, stick to 1/4 cup of the mix)