Cleaners

Carpet Cleaner:

fill an empty spray bottle with 1 part ammonia & 1 part HOT water, spray it LIBERALLY on the stain, lay a clean white towel on top of it and iron.  Within seconds the stain will be drawn up into the towel.

Miracle cleaner:

Put about 1/4 cup of baking soda in a small glass bowl and squirt in hydrogen peroxide until it makes a nice paste.  Rub it on the dirt/stain/grease with your fingers or a cloth, sponge, etc. Pretty much cleans anything in the kitchen, crud in the bathroom sink, etc

Ginger Dressing

1/2 cup onion

1/2 cup peanut oil

1/3 cup rice wine vinegar

2 tablespoons water

2 tablespoons fresh ginger root

2 tablespoons celery

1-2 tablespoons ketchup

4 teaspoons soy sauce

2 teaspoons white sugar

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon garlic

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Coarsely chop ingredients.  In a blender, combine the onion, peanut oil, rice vinegar, water, ginger, celery, ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds or until all of the ingredients are well-pureed. 

White Pizza Dip

1 pint grape tomatoes, tomatoes cut in half

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

1 1/2 (12 ounces) blocks cream cheese, softened

8 ounces mozzarella cheese, freshly grated

8 ounces provolone cheese, freshly grated

1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese + more for garnish

4 garlic cloves, minced or pressed

1/4 cup freshly chopped basil leaves

2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves

1/2 tablespoon freshly chopped oregano leaves

crackers, bread or chips for serving

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil then place tomatoes on top. Sprinkle with olive oil and salt, then roast for 20-25 minutes, until bursting. Set aside.

While tomatoes are roasting, mix softened cream cheese with about 7 ounces each of provolone and mozzarella, then and parmesan. Stir in fresh herbs, garlic and roasted tomatoes, mixing well to combine. Transfer mixture to an oven-safe baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining provolone and mozzarella. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until top is golden and bubbly. Serve immediately with crackers, chips or toasted bread.  

Crock pot cocoa

This is a really rich, creamy hot chocolate.  Wish I could have it (dratted dairy allergy) but at least it's posted here so I can find it when I want it for others.  

2 cups whipping cream 

1 can sweetened condensed milk

6 cups milk 

1 tsp vanilla extract 

12 oz pkge mlk chocolate chips. 

Directions - Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and stir well. Heat on low for 2-2 1/2 hours, whisking every half hour or so, until chocolate is melted and mixture is hot. Stir well to blend.  Makes about 12 cups.  (Can substitute white chocolate chips for a white hot chocolate.)