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1 cup of butter (salted) can be replaced with:
1 cup shortening and 1/2 teaspoon salt OR 7/8 cup vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup evaporated Milk can be substituted with 1 cup light cream.

To replace 1 cup fat for baking, use:
1 cup applesauce OR 1 cup fruit puree

3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper & 1 teaspoon vinegar can be used to replace 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce.

1. Eat a light snack to prevent overeating at buffets.
2. Limit alcohol to reduce unwanted calories.
3. Bring a healthy low-fat dish to the party.
4. Avoid snacking temptations by giving crafts or other gifts instead of baked goods.
5. Always keep low-calorie foods like raw produce on hand for snacking.
6. Substitute healthful ingredients for those high in calories and fat.
7. Team up with a buddy and support and encourage each other to make healthy choices.
8. Remember to eat right and exercise most days.  Holidays are special days.
9. Don't allow the holidays to be an excuse for easing off your exercise routine.  Keep it up!
10. Celebrate with family and friends in ways that don't center around food.

Apples

• Once cut, place them in a bowl of cold water or sprinkle with orange or lemon juice to keep them from turning brown.
• Apples give off a gas that causes other vegetables to ripen, so store separately.

Carrots

• Wait to wash carrots until just before you're ready to use them.
• Keep carrots from developing a bitter flavor by storing away from apples, avocados and bananas.

Onions

• Refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting to reduce crying/tears.
• Rub your hands with lemon juice or salt to remove the onion smell.

Oranges

• Give canned or bottled orange juice a fresh flavor by adding fresh squeezed orange juice.
• Grated orange skin (zest) is a great way to add a little zing to baked chicken or muffins.

Potatoes

• Potatoes can usually be stored up to 30 days when kept in a cool, dark place.
• Don't freeze or refrigerate uncooked potatoes. 

1 teaspoon oregano                                   1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
1 teaspoon coriander seed                    1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon dry mustard                          1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon rosemary                                1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder                      1 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper            1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon garlic powder                      1 teaspoon dill weed

Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container.  
Makes 1 packet

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