How Much Does It Make?

Have you ever wondered, how many apples you needed to make 1 cup of diced apples?  I have, and this simple guide helps me figure out how much of an ingredient I need.  I keep a copy of the list in my wallet, so I always have it with me when I am shopping at the grocery store.

Equivalency Chart

American Cheese, 1 pound = 2 2/3 cup cubed cheese
American Cheese, 1 pound = 5 cups grated cheese
Apple, 1 medium = 1 cup
Banana, 1 medium = 1/3 cup of mashed banana
Bread, 1 1/2 slice = 1 cup soft bread crumbs
Bread, 1 slice = 1/4 cup fine, dry bread crumbs
Butter, 1 stick or 1/4 pound = 1/2 cup
Coconut, 1 1/2 pounds package = 2 2/3 cups
Lemon, 1 medium = 3 tablespoons juice
Macaroni, 8 ounce package = 6 cups cooked
Nuts, 1/4 pound = 1 cup chopped
Onion, 1 medium = 1/2 cup diced
Oranges, 3 to 4 medium = 1 cup juice
Saltine crackers, 28 crackers = 1 cup fine crumbs
Spaghetti, 7 ounces  = 4 cups cooked
Vanilla Wafers, 22 cookies = 1 cup fine crumbs

My friend, Ashley, has just started blogging.   On her blog, What Does A Songbird Sing?, she wrote a post about my, Lemon Over Chicken recipe.  Ashley is a newlywed, who loves to cook. and do yoga, so far she hasn't done them at the same time.

Please stop by her wonderful blog and sign up to follow her!

Janet & Diane of Modern Grandmas

Another friend of mine, my cousin, Diane, wrote a post for her blog, Modern Grandmas, featuring my "How long do ingredients keep?"   You don't have to be a grandmother to enjoy their blog.  It is a funny and well written blog, that I am sure you will want to read over and over again.  Please check it out!

Giveaway!

On February 4th, I will be doing two drawings!  

One from the Followers of my blog, and one from the

Fans of my new Facebook page.

For more details, read my post about the Giveaway.

Winners will receive copies of my cookbook,

MY KIND OF COOKING 3,4,5 INGREDIENT COOKBOOK

Visit my friends blogs!

You will love Bo and his blog,  Bo's Bowl.  Not only does he host great giveaways,  his recipes are incredible!  One visit to his blog and you will see why I faithfully 
follow it.

Also visit my friend Pam's blog, Pam's Midwest Kitchen Korner,  for more great recipes!  Once you read her blog, she will be your friend too!