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The_Swedish_Chef
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Do you make recipes found on packages?

Post by The_Swedish_Chef » Mon Oct 10, 2011 1:48 pm

This year, I've been absolutely blessed with finding some of the BEST recipes from the packages and cans of brand name products! OMG, they have become instant classics in our family and need NO additions added to them, except clarification of the directions. Sources this year have been a package of spinach; a box of powdered sugar; a bag of beans; a package of shredded cheese; and the back of a cake flour box.

Back in the Old Days, way before I was born, I know that many cooks got their classic recipes from boxes and cans. There's even been cookbooks dedicated to saving these classic recipes. I had one of those cookbooks but loaned it to a friend, who moved to Kentucky and took the book with her. This was back in the 80's, way before my email or cell phones were around so there was no way to contact her. Bummer.

When my great aunt passed and my gran, too, they had wooden recipe boxes filled to the brim with cut out recipes and I saved ones that matched my taste. Campbell's was the #1 clipped recipes, followed by Jello. I admit, I don't make many Jello salads any longer; it was wildly popular in Minnesota in the 50's-70's. But, I hang onto them out of memories and love for the women in my life.

So, any other recipe clippers out there with recipes that you MAKE???? Not hoarding the untried recipes, mind you; we ALL do that! LOL But, one's you've made and fallen in love with? With my high success rate this year, I'm relying more on the company's recipes than websites.

Ninya
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Re: Do you make recipes found on packages?

Post by Ninya » Fri Oct 14, 2011 12:51 pm

I must admit that I don't, but then that could be that the recipes on the packs etc over here never ever do sound appetising in the least. :shock:

(still waiting for the 'you know what' to come from Glasgow - very frustrating LOL)

KittenCal
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Re: Do you make recipes found on packages?

Post by KittenCal » Fri Oct 14, 2011 1:18 pm

well I do look at them if I see them in front of my face but if not I don't make it a point look for the recipes there, I'm sure there are tons of great recipes on packages though

LindasBusyKitchen
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Re: Do you make recipes found on packages?

Post by LindasBusyKitchen » Sat Oct 15, 2011 4:24 pm

I am always looking on the Cool Whip tops for their latest recipes, and also I always check out the cream cheese recipes when opening the boxes... Lots of good recipes on oatmeal and chocolate chips in the past that I have enjoyed.

KittenCal
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Re: Do you make recipes found on packages?

Post by KittenCal » Sat Oct 15, 2011 4:30 pm

Linda have you checked out Philly cream cheese web site, they have some wonderful recipes there

Gerry
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Re: Do you make recipes found on packages?

Post by Gerry » Wed Oct 19, 2011 1:06 pm

Kittencal wrote:Linda have you checked out Philly cream cheese web site, they have some wonderful recipes there
Thanks for the heads up! Have to love the recipes using Philly Cream Cheese - makes for awesome appetisers, desserts and great in many of the main dishes. :D

Mary
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Re: Do you make recipes found on packages?

Post by Mary » Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:28 pm

My favorite German Chocolate Pecan Pie recipe (from a long ago label of Baker's German Sweet Chocolate) is awaiting moderation as I post this.

If cooking is the way to a man's heart, then this recipe was the way to the hearts of my husband's family when I was first married and hoping to be accepted as the cook that I certainly wasn't.

It worked!

Ninya
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Re: Do you make recipes found on packages?

Post by Ninya » Wed Oct 19, 2011 3:34 pm

Now that does sound good Mary, looking forward to that recipe!

So Cal Gal
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Re: Do you make recipes found on packages?

Post by So Cal Gal » Wed Oct 19, 2011 4:52 pm

I often don't notice recipes on packages, but when I do--and make one--it's usually really good. :)

Tink
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Re: Do you make recipes found on packages?

Post by Tink » Wed Oct 19, 2011 7:17 pm

I do see them on packages and tins occasionally but I haven't looked that closely to want to make any. Next time I'll take another look. Thanks for the tip SC.

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