Christmas Crack

 "Freaking Awesome"
by Marilee Gaughan

• 2 c pretzel squares
• 2 c tortilla chips (you can use red & green to make it look more festive)
• 1 c rice Chex cereal
• 1 c wheat Chex cereal
• 1 c almonds
• 1 c sesame sticks (find them at Kroger or Winco in bulk)

Mix together in a big bowl.

• 2 sticks butter
• 1 c brown sugar
• 1 Tbs soy sauce
• 2 Tbs corn syrup
• 1 tsp seasoned salt
• 1 tsp cayenne powder

Melt together (stirring constantly).

Mix the sauce together with the other ingredients. Bake at 250* for 1 hour. Stir every 15 minutes Lay out to cool.

Roasted Nut Granola

ESTIMATED AMOUNTS

• 1 c coconut flakes
• 2 c raw macadamia nuts
• 4 c raw cashews
• 1 1/2 c slivered almonds
• 3/4 c assorted seeds
• 1 c raisins
• 2 TBS coconut oil
• 2 TBS honey
• 1 1/2 tsp salt

Toast coconut 350 degrees for about 5 min. Watch closely. It burns quickly. Remove to a large bowl. Using the same pan, lay out the nuts with the larger ones around the edges. They toast more quickly than the ones in the middle. In the microwave melt the coconut oil, honey and salt.  Mix well then drizzle over the top of the mixed nuts. Toast in oven for about 6 min. 

While still hot stir to coat everything with the honey mixture. Add the raisins to the cooled coconut. When the nuts have cooled down mix everything together. When completely cooled, store in an airtight container. ENJOY!!!

Granola

By Sandy Johnson

• 3 c oats (old fashioned, not quick bake)
• 1 c almonds
• 1 c cashews
• 3/4 c sweetened coconut
• 1/4 c & 2 Tbs brown sugar
• 1/4 c & 2 Tbs maple syrup or honey
• 1/4 c vegetable oil
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1 c raisins

Combine oats, sugar, nuts, and coconut.
In separate bowl combine syrup, oil & salt.
Combine both mixtures in sheet pan.
Cook at 250 degrees for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Remove from oven, add raisins & mix.
***You can add any type of nuts or craisins or those type of things that you have on hand.***

Flubber

• 2 1/2 Tbs Borax Laundry Booster
• 1 1/2 c warm water
• Mix and set aside.
• 1 1/2 c warm water
• 2 c Elmers glue
• food coloring (if desired)

Pour the glue mixture into the water mixture.  DO NOT MIX!!!  Let stand for approximately 1/2 hour.  Take the lump out of the water and knead it until all the air bubbles are out.  Then have FUN!

This is an inexpensive kids dough.  It is a cross between silly putty and a thick cornstarch dough.  It lasts several months if kept covered.

Beef Jerky

• 1 flank steak, cut in thin strips with the grain
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/3 tsp garlic powder
• 1/3 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp MSG
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 c Worcestershire
• 1/4 c soy sauce

Marinate meat in glass container for 24 hours, stirring often.
Put in oven (as low of a temp as it will go).  Lay on oven racks with tinfoil underneath and prop oven door open with a wooden spoon and leave overnight (about 7 hours).

Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

By Pam King

• 1 1/2 Tbs oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 c pumpkin seeds

Wash seeds in warm water in colander.

In bowl mix oil, salt, and seeds.

Spread on cookie sheet and bake for 30 minutes at 250 degrees.

Stir from time to time.