Granny's Cookbook
Knock-Off Recipes
Hershey's Chocolate Syrup
This is a great way to save money, and still have that famous taste.
1/2 C. Cocoa (Hershey's obviously)
1 C. Sugar
1 C. water
1 tsp. Vanilla
Dash of salt
Combine cocoa, sugar, and salt in a saucepan. Add water, and mix until smooth. Bring this mixture to a boil. Allow it to boil for one minute, be careful this does not over boil. Remove from heat, when this cools add the vanilla.
Orange Julius
2/3 C. orange juice concentrate
1 C. water
1 C. milk
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 C. powdered sugar
6 ice cubes (approx 1 1/2 cups ice)
Put all ingredients in a blender, cover and blend until smooth.
Servings: 8 - 1/2 cups
Hints:
If you already have premixed orange juice, use 1 2/3 cups of that
instead of the concentrate and water. If your ice cubes are from a tray, you may want to pre-crush them a bit as the ice blends better if it isn't in too large of pieces.
Arby's Sauce
This is ketchup with a kick. No one does this better than Arby's. Lea & Perrins seems to give the best flavor for this sauce.
1 C. Water
1/2 C. Catsup
2 Tbsp. Brown Sugar
1/4 C. White Vinegar
3/4 tsp. Onion Powder
3/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp. Paprika
3 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce (Lea & Perrins)
1/8 tsp. Salt
1/8 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
Corn Starch Mixture (thickening mixture)
1 Tbsp. Corn Starch
2 Tbsp. Water
Mix all ingredients well. Set aside.
Big Mac Sauce
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons french salad dressing
1/2 tablespoon sweet relish
2 teaspooons dill pickle relish
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon dried, minced onion
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon ketchup
1/8 teaspoon salt
Mix together and allow to flavors to blend for about an hour before using.
Sweetened Condensed Milk
This only works with chilled dishes--do not use it for cooked recipes.
1 Cup dry milk
2/3 Cup sugar
3 Tablespoons butter
1/3 Cup boiling water
Combine all ingredients, mixing until smooth. Store in refrigerator until ready to use. Makes 1 1/4 cups.
