E-Z Pickles

Pickles. They can be sweet, sour, spicy. And they don't have to be made out of cucumbers. Eating pickles is fun, but making them can be fun as well. I have always thought that making the pickling brine is hard, and you don't always get the flavor you want. So, the other day(while munching on pickles) I had a sudden inspiration. Why not reuse the brine from the store-bought pickles? You can have a brine that makes great tasting pickles, without having to make it yourself. I poked around in the fridge, but couldn't find any cucumbers. So I picked turnips. Here's how you do it:

• 1(or more) pickle jar(s) with the brine
• 1 large vegetable of your choice(cucumber, turnip, ect., ect.)

Wash the cucumber, and cut it into thin slices. The thinner the slices, the faster they will pickle. Put the slices in pickle jar and screw on the lid. Refrigerate for a week(or longer).

Microwave Potato Chips

Ever since I first tried this recipe I have loved it. I mean, who doesn't like potato chips? Especially if they are not bathed in oil? Anyway, let me know what you think of it.

• One (or more) potato(s)
• Salt (or other seasonings)

• White printer paper

Place a few potato slices on white printer paper. Sprinkle salt on both sides and microwave for about 2-3 minutes until each slice is crisp. If you want, try other seasonings like dill, or some other herb.

Every so often, when the paper seems to be getting crisp, change it, so that it doesn't start to burn. You should need to change it about every 3-4 batches.

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Cranberry Bread

This is a simple and easy recipe that looks and tastes great.

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 teaspoons grated orange peel
• 1 1/2 cups orange juice
• 3 cups fresh or frozen cranberries, chopped

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda into a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Add egg, orange peel, and orange juice all at once; stir just until mixture is evenly moist. Fold in cranberries.

Pour into a greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350oF for 1 hour and 10 minutes, or until a knife poked into the center comes out clean.

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