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DONNA YOUNG'S BAVARIAN BACON, CHEESE & POTATO CHOWDER
3 Cups Milk 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) Cream Of Potato Soup
1 soup can of Water 2 cups frozen Hash Brown Potatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese 4 slices Bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup thinly sliced Green Onions
DIRECTIONS: Mix milk, soup and water in a large saucepan. Stir in hash browns
and bring to a boil on high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low
and simmer 10 minutes stirring frequently.
Ladle into 6 soup bowls. Top evenly with the cheese, bacon and onions
Serve each bown with a crusty whole grain roll.
Shared by Donna Young of Pittsburgh, PA
Pat Marshall's Country Chicken-N-Biscuit Casserole
Ingredients
8 slices bacon, fried and crumbled 2 1/2 C. chicken, cooked and cubed 1 (10-oz) pkg. frozen mixed vegetables 1 1/2 C. shredded cheddar cheese 3/4 C. milk 1 1/2 C. biscuit mix 2/3 C. milk 1 can French fried onions 1 can cream of mushroom soup
Directions
Grease an 8x12-inch pan and preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine first three ingredients and one cup of the cheddar cheese; put into casserole dish. Blend soup and 3/4 cup of milk; pour over casserole. Bake, covered, for 15 minutes. While it's baking combine the biscuit mix, 2/3 cup of milk, and 1/2 can of onions; mix thoroughly. Drop by spoonfuls to form 6 biscuits around the edge of casserole. Bake, uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown. Top with remaining onions and cheese and bake another 2 to 3 minutes, until onions are toasted.
SENT BY PAT MARSHALL
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Pat Marshall's Zucchini Hamburger Pie 1-12-08
SERVINGS 6-8 INGREDIENTS
Pastry for a double-crust pie (9 inches)
4 medium zucchini, cut into 1/4-inch slices (about 4-1/2 cups)
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon each salt, dried oregano and dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and sliced
DIRECTIONS
Line a 9-in. pie plate with bottom pastry; trim even with edge of plate. Arrange half of the zucchini in pastry shell; set aside. In a large skillet, cook beef and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. stir in the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, salt, oregano, parsley and garlic salt. Spoon half over the zucchini; repeat layers. Arrange tomatoes over top. Roll out remaining pastry to fit top of pie; place over filling. Cut slits in top of pastry. Trim, flute and seal edges. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.
Yield: 6-8 servings.
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Sugar Free Fudge Recipe from Pat Marshall 1-08-08
Ingredients 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 unsweetened chocolate squares (1ounce each) melted and cooled 1/2 cup sugar substitute (aspartame sweetener) 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, chocolate, sweetener and vanilla until smooth. Stir in pecans. Pour into 8-inch square baking pan lined with foil. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Cut into 16 squares. Serve chilled.
Yield: 16 servings
Donna Young's Baked Chop Suey Recipe 1-8-08
1 pound Ground Beef 1 cup Chopped Celery
2 large Onions, chopped 3/4 cup uncooked Rice
1 can Mushroom Soup 2 soup cans of Water
1/2 cup Soy Sauce
Directions: Brown meat, celery and onions in a large skillet. Add all the rest of the ingredients and transfer to a baking dish. Bake for 1 and 1/23 hours at 350. Stir occasionally. May be topped with Chow Mein Noodles if desired. Shared by Donna Young of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
APPLESAUCE SPICE MINI LOAVES SENT BY PAT MARSHALL 1-08-08
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2 c sweetened applesauce |
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| 2/3 c granulated sugar |
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1 c fat-free milk |
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| 3 tsps cinnamon |
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3 tbsps olive oil |
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| 1 tsp nutmeg |
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2 whole eggs |
Preheat oven to 425. Prepare 17 mini loaf pans with cooking spray and flour; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; set aside. In another mixing bowl, combine applesauce, milk, oil, and eggs. Fold into flour mixture, stirring until moistened. Spoon each loaf pan with three ounces batter or about half cup of batter. Bake for 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
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Bob & Pat Ferrey's Marbled Pumpkin Cheesecake 2-24-07
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs (about 32 cookies)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 packages (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1 tsp Watkins Original Double-Strength Vanilla
3 eggs
1 cup canned or cooked pumpkin
1-1/2 tsp Watkins Pumpkin Pie Spice
Cooking Directions
Preheat oven to 400°F Combine crumbs and butter. Press firmly over bottom and up sides of pie plate.
Bake for 5 minutes; remove from oven and let cool. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F. In large mixer
bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cupsugar and vanilla until blended. Beat in eggs one at a time. Reserve
1 cup batter. Add remaining sugar, pumpkin and Pumpkin Pie Spice to remaining batter; mix well.
Alternately layer pumpkin and cream cheese batters over crust. Cut through batters with knife several times for
marbled effect. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until cheesecake springs back lightly when slightly touched.
Loose cheesecake from rim of pan. Let cool to room temperature, then chill.
Donna Young's Dips...Great For Holiday Parties 12-22-07
Dieters Strawberry Dip
1 cup Ripe Strawberries, Halved
1/3 cup Confectioner’s Sugar
1 cup Low Fat Cottage Cheese
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
Yield: 2 cups Use as basic fruit dip.
Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip
1 cup plain Yogurt
¼ cup Confectioners Sugar
¼ cup Peanut Butter
Combine all ingredients, beating until smooth.
Use as basic fruit dip. Especially good with
Banana Chunks or chips. Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Sent by Donna Young, Pittsburgh, PA
Easy Dark Chocolate Fudge Recipe 12-22-2007
3 ~ 12 ounce bags semi sweet chocolate 2 cans sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vanilla 1 cup chopped walnuts 1 cup craisins 1 cup white chocolate or butterscotch chips
Prepare a 24 cup mini muffin pan with mini candy papers cups. In a large saucepan on medium heat, melt together the chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk stirring constantly to prevent burning. When melted remove fudge from the heat. Add salt, vanilla, nuts and craisins. Stir until well blended. Carefully spoon melted fudge into the paper cups. Cool completely. Store in an air tight container. Easy to make ahead of time and freeze up to 8 weeks. You can us a 9x13 baking dish sprayed with cooking spray instead of the muffin tin. Cut dark chocolate fudge into 1 inch squares.
Sent by Pat Marshall
Bob, You are probably aware, but I just discovered the best of the
best in Dump Cakes --Lemon cake with lemon pie filling. I put cream
cheese icing on the first one, but like it plain or with whipped cream just as well.
Mary Louise Moore
For those unaware, the basic dump cake is made with:
1 box of cake mix of your choice
3 eggs
1 can of pie filling of your choice. Add nothing else. Just mix the eggs and cake mix
well, then add the pie filling and mix by hand (especially with apple, blue berry
and other pie filling that you want to keep in larger pieces); and bake
according to the directions on the cake mix box.
We thank Mary Louise Moore for sharing this version. It sounds
scrumptious. Please send your baking and cooking ideas to
in our Undercover Club Newsletter that reaches 100,000 plus readers in
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Pineapple Cottage Cheese Cake
Preheat oven to 400
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 stick butter
Mix together and press into bottom of 9 x 13" cake pan
Cream together until sugar is no longer gritty:
5 egg yolks & 1 cup sugar
Add:
1 large can crushed and drained pineapple
1 pint small curd cottage cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 can Carnation milk
1 cup fresh milk
Mix together and add 3 T flour. Continue mixing until all of the
flour lumps are dissolved.
Beat 5 egg whites until very stiff and fold into the above mixture.
Pour into pan. Preheat oven to 400, but turn down to 350 when you put
cake in the oven.
Bake 1 hour. Cool & keep refrigerated.
Shared by Donna Tekavec, Rices Landing, Pennsylvania
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CANDY APPLE CAKE RECIPE
1 cup Red Hot Cinnamon Candies
1/2 cup Sugar
1 cup Apple Juice (divided)
1/2 teaspoon Red Food Coloring
4 Granny Smith Apples, (Cored &Chopped)
1 pkg (18 oz.) Yellow Cake Mix
1 pkg (4 serving size Instant Vanilla Pudding
2 Eggs
1 cup Sour Cream
Oven Temp ~ 350 Baking Time ~ 30 to 35 Min.
Pan Type ~ 9- by 13-inch pan
Preheat oven, coat a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In a large saucepan, combine the cinnamon candies, sugar, 1/2 cup apple juice, and food color. Heat over high heat, stirring until candies dissolve. Add apples and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the apples are tender; spoon into the baking dish.
In a medium bowl, combine cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, and the remaining 1/2 cup apple juice. Mix well and spoon over the apple mixture, spreading to completely cover. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool slightly, then invert over a serving platter. Allow to cool completely. Cut into squares and serve.
Sent by Pat Marshall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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TURKEY FRAME SOUP FROM PAT FERREY OF PITTSBURGH.
This recipe for Turkey Frame Soup is a favorite of the Ferrey’s. It is from the Better Homes & Gardens cookbook and is very adaptable to whatever ingredients you have on hand. Makes lots and is even better the next day!
Turkey Frame Soup
1 meaty turkey frame
3 quarts water (12 cups)
1 onion quartered
2 teaspoons salt
1 16-ounce can tomatoes, cut up
1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups fresh vegetables (any combination of uncooked sliced celery, sliced carrot, chopped onion, chopped rutabaga, sliced mushrooms, chopped broccoli, and cauliflower flowerets
1-1/2 cups uncooked medium noodles
Break turkey frame or cut in half with kitchen shears, place in a large Dutch oven (or other large soup pan) with water, onion, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Remove turkey frame; when cool enough to handle, cut off meat and coarsely chop. Discard bones. Strain broth, discard solids.
Return broth to Dutch oven. Stir in cut-up turkey meat, undrained tomatoes, bouillon granules, oregano, thyme, and pepper. Stir in fresh vegetables. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Stir in uncooked noodles; simmer uncovered 8-10 minutes or until noodles are done. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes 10 servings.
Note: noodles can be cooked separately if you don’t want the soup to be quite as thick.
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Rosemary Bauer’s
Summer Harvest Chicken & Potato Salad
Great anytime
4 medium Red Potatoes
½ Lb. fresh Green Beans, trimmed
and cut into 1 inch pieces
½ cup Plain Non-Fat Yogurt
1/3 cup Fat Free Ranch Dressing
¼ teaspoon Salt
Dash of Pepper
2 cups cubed and cooked, skinless,
Chicken Breast
2/3 cups thinly sliced Celery
Torn Salad Greens
Directions: Boil potatoes in 6 cups
boiling water. Reduce heat. Simmer
5 minutes. Add beans and cook 8 to 12 minutes.
Combine yogurt, dressing, salt and pepper and
blend together. Drain potatoes and beans and rinse
in COLD water. Drain well. Place in bowl. Add
cooked and cubed chicken, plus celery. Pour
dressing over mixture and toss gently. Spoon
over lettuce which has been divided into four dishes.
Shared by Rosemary Bauer, Pittsburgh, PA
Coconut Pecan Sweet Potatoes
Serving Size : 6
2 lb sweet potatoes -- peeled and shredded or cubed 1/3 cup brown sugar -- packed 1/4 cup light butter -- melted 1/4 cup coconut 1/4 cup pecans -- chopped and toasted 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp coconut flavoring 1/4 tsp vanilla Toasted coconut -- optional
In your crockpot, combine potatoes, sugar, butter, coconut, pecans and cinnamon. Cover; cook on low for 6 to 8 or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
Stir in coconut flavoring and vanilla. Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired. SENT BY FRAN REDULIC, Belle Vernon, PA ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ CORRECTION: IN WEST PENN ALLEGHENY HEALTH SYSTEM\ KDKA RADIO UNDERCOVER CLUB NEWSLETTER #111, PLEASE ADD 1 CAN OF SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK TO THE QUCK & E-Z DESSERT ON PAGE 7. SORRY FOR THE OMISSION. Pumpkin-Cream Cheese Pie Makes: 8 servings Pecan Shortbread Cookie Crust 1 1/2 cups lightly packed crushed shortbread cookies with pecans (16 cookies) 3 tablespoons Gold Medal all-purpose flour 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Filling 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons Gold Medal all-purpose flour 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 3 eggs 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix) 1 tablespoon milk 1. Heat oven to 375°F. In medium bowl, mix all crust ingredients until crumbly. Press firmly on bottom and side of ungreased 9-inch glass pie plate. Bake about 12 minutes or until light golden brown. 2. In large bowl, beat sugar, 3 tablespoons flour and both packages of cream cheese with electric mixer on low speed until smooth; reserve 1/2 cup. Add all remaining filling ingredients except milk to cream cheese mixture. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl constantly, until smooth. Pour into crust. 3. In small bowl, mix reserved 1/2 cup cream cheese mixture and the milk. Spoon over pumpkin mixture. Cut through cream cheese and pumpkin mixtures with knife in S-shaped curves in one continuous motion. Turn pie plate one-fourth turn and repeat. Cover edge of crust with 2- to 3-inch strip of foil to prevent excessive browning. 4. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean, removing foil for last 15 minutes of baking. Cool 30 minutes. Cover loosely and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving. Store in refrigerator. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Old Fashioned Banana Cream Pie" Ingredients: 1.) 1 pie crust (9 inch) -- baked 2.) 3 tablespoons cornstarch 3.) 1-2/3 cup water 4.) 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 5.) 3 egg yolks -- beaten 6.) 2 tablespoons butter 7.) 1 teaspoons vanilla extract 8.) 3 medium bananas 9.) lemon juice 10.)whipped cream Preparation: In heavy saucepan, dissolve cornstarch in water; stir in sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks. Cook and stir until thickened and bub bly. Remove from heat; add butter and vanilla. Cool slightly. Slice 2 bananas; dip in lemon juice and drain. Arrange on bottom of prepared crust. Pour filling over bananas; cover. Chill 4 hours or until set. Spread top with whipped cream. Slice remaining banana; dip in lemon juice, drain and garnish top of pie. Refrigerate leftovers. Serves 6. Zucchini Marinara (Low calorie)
1 small onion, thinly sliced 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh marjoram or 1/4 teaspoon dried 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 1/2 cups zucchini sliced 1/4"-thick on the diagonal 2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
Coat a large no-stick skillet with no-stick spray. Warm the skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and saute for 4 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, garlic, parsley, basil, marjoram and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes, or until heated through.
Stir in the zucchini. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes more, or until the zucchini is crisp-tender. Transfer the mixture to a serving dish.
Sprinkle with the mozzarella.
Serves 4 29 calories, 0g fat, 1g protein, 6g carb, 2g fiber, 0mg chol, 8 mg sodium sent by Pat Marshall. Please share your holiday and everyday recipes with us at ucblogue@verizon.net. Just in time for Holiday baking. KRAFT has issued a recall in the US for BAKER’s Premium White Chocolate Baking Squares and in Canada for BAKER’s White Chocolate Baking Squares. These products may be contaminated with Salmonella, a bacterium that causes foodborne illness. In the US the affected products have the UPC Code 0043000252200 and four best when used by dates:
31 MAR 2008 XCZ 01 APR 2008 XCZ 02 APR 2008 XCZ 03 APR 2008 XCZ In Canada the affected products have the UPC Code 0 66188 00860 3 and two Best Before dates of 08 AL 04 and 08 MA 19. In both countries, the products were distributed nationwide. Consumers should not consume the recalled product and should discard any product they may have. For more information about this recall US consumers should call 800-310-3704 and consumers in Canada should call 800-816-9432. We are taking a number of corrective actions on our BAKER’s white chocolate business, to enhance and strengthen our own processing and program controls. We have a goal of always being able to assure consumers of the safety of our products, and we regret not having met that high standard in this case. APPLE SAUCE BROWNIE RECIPE FROM PAT MARSHALL 1/3 cup Vegetable oil 1/2 c Unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup Sugar 1 cup All-purpose flour 1 teaspoon Baking powder 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda 2 large Eggs 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract 1/4 cup Chopped nuts Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine oil, applesauce and cocoa. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix dry ingredients together and stir into the mixture. Pour the batter into a greased and floured (or wax paper lined & sprayed) 9 inch square pan. Sprinkle on nuts. Bake about 20 to 30 minutes or until top is set but edges are not dried out. Toothpick will come out clean. Cut into 16 or more squares.
APPLE & CABBAGE Delicious with chicken, this tangy dish is a winner, especially during the months when cabbage is in season. Yield: 4 servings 1 medium head Red Cabbage 1 medium Apple 1Tablespoon Vegetable Oil 2 Tablespoons Brown Sugar 2 Tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Directions Cut cabbage into quarters. Slice away the inner core and discard. Slice the quartered cabbage into thin strips. Core apple and chop into 1/2-inch pieces.Heat oil in a large skillet. Add cabbage and apple and cook, uncovered, stirring for 10 minutes, until cabbage is wilted. Add brown sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper, and mix well. Cover and cook for 5 minutes more. Shared by Etta Katocs, Fall City, Washington. ****************************************************** Turkey, Gravy & Stuffing Wrap This comforting wrap is just like a holiday meal, but more portable for lunch. Ingredients12-inch tortilla wrap 3 Tbs. Cranberry sauce 2-3 Slices turkey 3-4 Tbs. Stuffing Parsley, for garnish DirectionsSpread cranberry sauce on a tortilla wrap. Lay 2 to 3 turkey slices on the wrap. Top with 3 to 4 Tbs. of stuffing. Roll the wrap. Cut on the bias. Plate wrap and garnish with sprig of parsley.
No-bake Caramel Oatmeal Cookies
2 cups sugar 3/4 cup margarine 1 can evaporated milk, 6-ounce can 1 small package instant butterscotch pudding mix 2 1/2 cup Quick oats
1. Combine sugar, margarine and milk in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
2. Add pudding and oats and remove from heat. Stir to mix.
3. Drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper. Let cool 15 minutes. ******************************************************* Vegetable Cheese Chowder 25 min 15 min prep Serves 4 | 1 (10 | ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables | | 1 (10 | ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup | | 1 (10 | ounce) soup can milk (about 1-1/3 cups) | | 1 | cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4 ounces) |
Cook vegetables as directions indicate; drain. Return to pan.
Stir in the cream of chicken soup and millk making sure to combine.
Heat through, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle cheese on each individual serving.
Note: You can vary the vegetables to your liking
keeping the amounts the same. Shredded leftover
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Pat Marshall's M & M Popcorn bars. 2-1/2 quarts popped Popcorn
1 cup Peanuts
1 cup M&Ms
1 cup Raisins
1/2 cup Margarine or Butter
1 (10 oz.) package Marshmallows
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except margarine and marshmallows, set aside. In large saucepan, over low heat, melt margarine and marshmallows, stirring frequently. Pour over popcorn mixture; toss gently to coat. With buttered hands; press into well- buttered 13 x 9 inch baking dish. Chill about 1 hour. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temperature.
Shared by Pat Marshall.
COCA COLA PORK CHOPS FROM DONNA YOUNG
8 Pork Chops 1 cup Ketchup
1 cup Coca Cola Brown Sugar
Salt and Pepper to taste.
Place pork chops in a baking pan. Season with salt and pepper. Mix the catsup and Coca-Cola, and pour over the pork chops. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake uncovered in a 350 degree oven for one hour or until chops are tender.
Shared by Donna Young, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Pat Marshall's CABBAGE ROLL CASEROLE
1 lb ground lean Hamburger 1/2 cup Onions, chopped 15 ounces Italian style Tomato Sauce 10 ounces Coleslaw Mix 2 ounces Instant Rice 1/2 cup Water 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/8 teaspoon Black Pepper Directions: In a large skillet, cook beef and onions
until beef no longer pink.
Transfer mixture to a 6-quart slow cooker.
Add tomato sauce, coleslaw mix, rice, water,
salt, and black pepper. Cooker will be full
but cabbage will cook down. Cover and
cook on low for 5 hours, or until cabbage is done.
Here’s a recipe that is a hit anywhere it is used. A friend gave it to me some time ago. I was going to a convention on a bus with 40 some women, so thought I would do it. Well it was a hit. Word spread about it and everyone was wanting the recipe. It was even posted on a bulletin board for people to copy. The next year when I went back to convention some were coming up to me telling how they had used it. One lady wanted the recipe to use at the library as their mystery. Also some were even saying "There’s the fudge in the bag lady." I’ve had a lot of fun with it. Kids love to do it and eat it as well as older people. Great fun for kids at a holiday ornament making party.
Fudge In A Bag or Fudge on the Road
1 pound of Powdered Sugar 1 Stick Margarine (room temp)
1/4 cup of cocoa 1 teaspoon Vanilla
4 Slices American Cheese ( room temp.)
1/4 Cup Chopped Nuts Put all ingredients except nuts in ziplock bag and knead until mixed then add nuts. You can make 4 bags with this recipe by diving it into 4ths. The more you knead it the better. Be sure to use American Cheese. Love the UC News letter can’t wait for the next one. Thanks .
---Shared by Virginia Beal, Mound City, Missouri
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Triple Chocolate Cake from the Kitchen Of Rose Lawyer
1 package (4-1/2 ounces) Chocolate Pudding & Pie Mix
1 package (1 lb. 2 and1/2 ounces Chocolate Cake Mix
2 eggs
1 package (6 ounces) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bits
1/2 cup chopped Walnuts
Preheat oven to 350
Prepare pudding according to package directions
and cool.
Combine dry cake mix, cooled pudding and
eggs in a mixing bowl.
Beat until well blended. Spoon into a greased
13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan.
Sprinkle with chocolate bits and nuts.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until done. Check with
toothpick for doneness. If it comes out clean, cake is done.
Sausage Meatloaf (without sausage)
16 ounces ground 90 percent lean turkey or beef 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoons (2 1/4 ounces) dried fine bread crumbs 1 1/2 teaspoons Sausage Seasoning 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup (8-ounce can) Hunt Tomato Sauce 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Twin 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
Place 1 cup glass custard cup upside down in a 9-inch deep glass pie plate or use microwave ring mold. Spray pie plate with butter-flavored cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine meat, bread crumbs, Sausage Seasoning, onion flakes, black pepper and 3/4 cup tomato sauce. Mix well using hands. Pat meat mixture evenly into prepared pie plate. In a small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup tomato sauce, Brown Sugar Twin and parsley flakes. Spread mixture evenly over top of meat loaf mixture. Cover with waxed paper. Microwave on roast (70 percent power) fo r 15 minutes, turning dish after 8 minutes. Place glass pie plate, covered, on a wire rack and let set 5 minutes before serving. Cut into 6 servings.
TRY THIS EXCEPTIONAL TREAT FOR YOUR NEXT PICNIC.
Honey Slaw Salad
2 1/2 cups purchased coleslaw mix 2 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) chopped pecans 1/3 cup Land O Lakes No-Fat Sour Cream 1/4 cup Kraft Fat Free Honey Dijon Dressing
In a large bowl, combine coleslaw mix and pecans. In a small bowl, combine sour cream and dressing. Mix well to combine. Add sour cream mixture to coleslaw mixture. Mix well to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Gently stir again just before serving.
Serves 4 (full 3/4 cup). 70 calories, 2g fat, 2g protein, 11g carb, 154mg sodium, 1g fiber
Hint: 2 cups shredded cabbage and 1/2 cup shredded carrots may be used in place of purchased coleslaw mix.
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HAVE AN OVERABUNDANCE OF ZUCCHINI IN YOUR GARDEN TRY THESE:
PINEAPPLE ZUCCHINI BREAD
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine, softened
1(8oz.) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup grated zucchini
2 eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1tsp. baking soda
1 tsp.ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground allspice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Cream together the brown sugar and margarine with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the pineapple juice from the can. Add the remaining juice and pineapple, zucchini and eggs, stir to blend. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and allspice. Stir until well-blended. Fold in walnuts. Spread evenly into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan that
has been greased and floured on the bottom only. Bake about 60 minutes in a 350-degree oven until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes, then remove from pan. Combine glaze ingredients with reserved pineapple juice. Mix until smooth, spoon over warm loaf. Cool completely on wire rack. Wrap and store in refrigerator.
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tsp. corn syrup
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Savory Zucchini Stix
Try this healthy alternative to French fries. While you're munching consider the fact that zucchini provides some vitamins A, B6, C and folate and a lot less fat and carbohydrate than a small serving of fries.
Ingredients: Nonstick olive oil cooking spray 3 tablespoons seasoned dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 egg white 1 teaspoon reduced-fat (2%) milk 2 small zucchini (about 4 ounces each), cut lengthwise into quarters 1/3 cup spaghetti sauce, warmed
Preparation: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray baking sheet with cooking spray; set aside.
2. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in shallow dish. Combine egg white and milk in another shallow dish; beat with fork until well blended.
3. Dip each zucchini wedge first into crumb mixture, then into egg white mixture, letting excess drip back into dish. Roll again in crumb mixture to coat.
4. Place zucchini sticks on prepared baking sheet; coat well with cooking spray. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with spaghetti sauce.
Deep Fried Candy Bars
Ingredients: 2 cups sifted flour 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 8 caramel covered candy bars Shortening or oil for frying
Directions:
Mix flour, salt, and water until smooth, cover, and let stand at room temperature 20 to 30 minutes. Stir baking powder into batter. Place shortening or oil in a deep fat fryer, insert thermometer, and begin heating over high heat. Dip candy bars into batter, allowing excess to drain off. Fry in 375 degree fat until golden and crisp. Drain on paper toweling.
Diabetic Ham Salad Makes: 6 servings Serving Size: 1 sandwich
1/3 Baked Ham recipe, cubed (9 ounces cooked ham) 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise 1/2 cup fat -free, plain yogurt 3 hard-boiled egg whites, chopped 1 tablespoon horseradish 1 tablespoon pickle relish 12 slices whole-wheat bread
In a medium bowl, combine first six ingredients in a food processor and puree until slightly chunky but completely mixed. Scoop 1/6 of salad onto 1 slice of whole-wheat bread and top with another slice of bread. Repeat for remaining five sandwiches.
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Easy Yummy Upside Down Cake
Ingredients: 1 package (10-oz. size) miniature marshmallows 1 box cake mix, any flavor of your choice 1 can pie filling of your choice
Directions:
Spray a 13 x 9-inch pan. Pour marshmallows into pan and distribute evenly over the bottom. Set aside.
Prepare cake mix according to package directions and pour over marshmallows. Spread pie filling over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Let cool slightly. Best served warm with ice cream or whipped cream.
This recipe for Easy Yummy Upside Down Cake serves 12.
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Potato Cake (serves 4)
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 2 egg, beaten
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- salt to taste
- 2 pinches garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS
- In a medium size mixing bowl combine mashed potatoes, egg, flour, salt and garlic. Mix well.
- Melt butter in a large frying pan over a low heat. Drop pancake-size (4 inch circles) lumps of mashed potatoes into the frying pan. Pat to flatten to 1/2 to 1 inch thickness. Sprinkle some cheddar cheese onto the mashed potato cake. Spoon more potato mixture over the cheese. Flip the potato cake over when the bottom is browned (about 10 minutes). Brown the other side (about 10 minutes).
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Macaroni and Cheese Salad ( serves 6 )
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 cups macaroni
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Beau Monde ™ seasoning (If you can't find use dried tarragon)
DIRECTIONS
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta and vinegar. Mix well and allow to sit 15-20 minutes.
- Add cheese, peppers, celery, green onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise and seasonings. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.
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Chicken Bacon Cheddar Melts
Ingredients: 6 boneless chicken breast halves, skin removed 3 teaspoons butter or margarine 3 teaspoons olive oil 1 1/2 small onion, sliced 6 slices toasted bread 6 teaspoons steak sauce 1 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 12 slices cooked bacon
Directions:
Place chicken breast halves between pieces of waxed paper and pound to about 1/4-inch thickness.
In a large skillet, cook< STRONG> sliced onion in butter and olive oil until softened. Remove onion from skillet. Add chicken to skillet; cook for about 7 to 9 minutes on each side, or until browned and no longer pink.
Place toasted bread slices on a large baking sheet; spread each slice with 1 teaspoon steak sauce. Top each slice of bread with a cooked chicken breast half, two slices of cooked bacon, onion slices, and shredded cheese.
Broil 4- 6 inches from heat for 1-2 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
This recipe for Chicken Bacon Cheddar Melts serves/makes 6
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Chicken Fiesta Casserole
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil 6 chicken breast halves -- cubed 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup chopped onion 3 cups chunky salsa 1 cup chicken broth 1 1/2 cup quick cooking rice 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Directions:
Heat a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add the oil and chicken and saute until the chicken is lightly browned. Add the green pepper and onion and saute until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
Add the salsa and broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the rice and mix well. Toss the cheese on top of the dish, cover, and remove from the heat. Let rest for five minutes to cook the rice and serve hot.
This recipe for Chicken Fiesta Casserole serves/makes 6
Previous two recipes shared by Pat Marshall.
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DONNA YOUNG'S EASY BACON CHEESEBURGER PIZZA:
If burgers are a favorite at your house, this meaty pizza will have your clan raving.
1 10-ounce packge of refrigerated Pizza Dough
1/2 pound Ground Beef 1 cup chopped Onion
1 8-ounce can Pizza Sauce 1 Tomato, thinly sliced
3 slices Bacon, cut up and cooked crisp
1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
Place pizza dough on greased pizza pan. Build up the edges. Bake
10 minutes in a 425 oven.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook ground beef and onion until meat is
brown and onion is tender. Drain well. Spread pizza sauce over hot baked crust. Sprinkle with ground beef mixture. Top with tomato
slices and bacon pieces. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake at 425 for about ten minutes more or until cheese is melted. Serves 4 people.
Recipe shared by Donna Young of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Paul Majcher's Cranberry Clusters:
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
2/3rds cup dried cranberries
2/3 cups cashews.
In a microwave or sauce pan, melt the chocolate chips. Stir in the cranberries and cashews. Drop by teaspoonsful onto a waxed, paper lined baking sheet. Let stand until set.
Recipe shared by Paul Majcher, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
ROOT BEER FLOAT CAKE
1 (18.25 ounce) box Yellow Cake Mix 1 (12 ounce) can Root Beer 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil 3 large Eggs Root Beer Glaze 1/2 cup Confectioners Sugar 3 tablespoons Root Beer Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat together all ingredients until smooth. Pour into greased Bundt pan. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Cool in pan for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool. Mix glaze ingredients. Pierce top of cake with a long pick about every 2-inches and pour glaze over top of the cake. Serve with vanilla ice cream.
Strawberry Bread
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 (10 ounce) packages frozen strawberries, thawed
- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1-1/2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup oil
- 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
PREPARATION:
In blender or food processor, puree the undrained strawberries and set aside. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1-1/2 cups sugar and mix with wire whisk to blend.
Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the pureed strawberries, eggs, vanilla, oil, and pecans and mix just until combined.
Pour into 2 greased 9" x5" loaf pans. In small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon and mix well. Sprinkle over the batter. Bake for 50-65 minutes, or until dark golden brown and toothpick inserted into center of loaf comes out clean. Remove from pans and let cool on wire racks. sent by Pat Marshall.
Hamburger Soup
1 pound minced beef 1 medium onion, chopped fine 28 oz. can tomatoes 1 cup water 1 can consomme soup 1 can tomato soup, condensed 4 carrots, finely chopped 1 bay leaf 3 stalks celery, finely chopped parsley 1/2 teaspoon thyme pepper to taste 5 tablespoons barley
Brown meat and onion, drain well, combine all ingredients in crockpot. Cook for 8 to 9 hours. SENT BY PAT MARSHALL.
ONION PIESlice Onions into an unbaked pie shell. Cover the onions with a mixture of 1 cup Milk OR Cream, 2 Eggs, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1/8th teaspoon pepper. Over this sprinkle Cheddar Cheese and bake at 350 for one hour. SENT BY ALICE WELTHER, NEW CASTLE, PA.
BLUEBERRY-STUFFED FRENCH TOAST BAKE
12 white bread slices
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups fresh blueberries, divided
12 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups milk
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1. Trim crusts from bread slices; cut bread slices into 1-inch pieces.
Place half of bread pieces in a buttered 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Layer
cream cheese and 1 cup blueberries over bread; top with remaining bread
pieces.
2. Combine eggs, milk, and syrup; pour over bread mixture. Cover and
chill 8 hours.
3. Bake, covered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 35 more
minutes or until puffed and golden.
4. Combine sugar and cornstarch in a saucepan; gradually add water. Cook
over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until
thickened. Stir in remaining 1 cup blueberries; bring to a boil. Reduce
heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add
butter; stir until melted. Cut French toast into squares, and serve with
blueberry sauce. SENT BY RAY AND JUDY MCMILLAN
BEEF TACO SKILLET1 Lb Ground Beef 1 can Tomato Soup 1/2 cup Water 1/2 cup Salsa 6 Flour Tortillas, 6 inch, cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Chese. Directions: Cook beef in 10 inch skillet until well browned. Pour off fat. Stir in soup, water, salsa and Tortillas. Heat to boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for five minutes. Stir. Top with Cheese. Serves 4. Recipe sent by Donna Young of Pittsburgh. Popcorn Stuffed Peppers
2 cups popped popcorn 3 large green bell peppers 1 quart boiling, salted water 3/4 pound ground beef 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
Preheat oven to 350. Put a handful of popcorn in a blender and blend, at lowest speed, for about a minute. The popcorn will flow like a thick syrup. Slowly add another handful or two of popcorn. Let the grinding continue for a minute or more. You should have 1 cup of finely ground popcorn when you are done. Set it aside. Cut peppers in half. Remove seeds. Cook for 5 minutes in the boiling water. Drain. Mix the popcorn with the remaining ingredients and fill the peppers.
Bake in a covered casserole for 1 hour. Uncover and continue baking for 15 minutes. sent by Pat Marshall
Strawberry Glazed Fruit Salad
1 qt. fresh strawberries, halved 1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained 4 firm bananas, sliced 1 (l6 oz) jar or pouch strawberry glaze
In a large bowl, gently toss strawberries, pineapple and bananas. Fold in strawberry glaze. Chill for 1 hour Servings: 6 - 8
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2 lbs. lean ground beef 2 eggs 2/3 c. Quaker Oats 1 pkg. dry onion soup mix 1/2 c. catsup or barbecue sauce
Reserve 2 tablespoons catsup. Combine beef, eggs, oats, soup mix and remaining catsup. Shape into a round loaf for crock pot or oblong for oven. Put into crock pot. Top with remaining catsup. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours or on high 4 to 6 hours or 350 degree oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Cover with foil if browning too fast. This slices very well for sandwiches the next day.
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Wonderful Meatloaf
1 pound ground beef 3/4 cup cooked rice 1 tablespoon brown sugar 3/4 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon ketchup 1/2 cup ketchup
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine the beef, rice, brown sugar, onion and 1 tablespoon ketchup. Mix well and place in a 5x9 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Spread remaining 1/2 cup ketchup over the top of the loaf. Bake for 15 more minutes.
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CHICKEN POT PIE
1/2 c. butter 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. nutmeg Dash of pepper 2 1/2 c. chicken broth 2 c. diced, cooked chicken 2 c. mixed vegetables
Mix butter; blend in flour and seasonings. Add chicken broth; mix well. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Add the vegetables and simmer for 5-8 minutes. Pour into large casserole. Arrange can of biscuits on top. Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.
HIGH FIBER--CHOLESTEROL CUTTING--LOW CAL MUFFINS
These Oat-Bran and Raisin Muffins are made with Oat Bran Cereal found in the health food section of the supermarket, NOT the cereal aisle. 2-1/2 cups Oat Bran Cereal 2 teaspoons Brown Sugar Substitute (can also use sugar substitute packets to taste, 8 or so.) 1/2 cup Raisins 1 Tablespoon Baking Powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 cup Skim Milk 4 ounces egg whites (about 4 egg whites) 1 Tablespoon Canola or Vegetable Oil 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon Cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 425. Spray 10 to 15 muffin cups or use paper baking cups. Combine all the dry ingredients and mix well. Add milk, egg whites and oil. Mix just until the dry ingredients are moistened. Fill cups 3/4 full. Bake 17 minutes or until golden brown. These are very tasty muffins...and healthful.
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DONNA YOUNG'S EASY NOODLES ROMANOFF 4 cups uncooked Noodles 1 cup Sour Cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese Cook noodles as directed on the package Drain and return to pan. Immediately add sour cream and cheese. Toss lightly. Serve immediately.
DONNA YOUNG'S SUDDEN FRUIT SALAD 1 can Lemon Pie Filling 1 15-ounce Can Fruit Cocktail drained 1 cup Cool Whip 1 cup Minature Marshmallows Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Chill for 3 hours. Serves 4. Shared by Donna Young, Pittsburgh, PA
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No Bake Apple Pie
5 medium tart apples, peeled and sliced 1-3/4 cups water, divided 1 pkg (.3 oz) sugar-free lemon gelatin 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg 1 pkg (.8 oz) sugar-free cook and serve vanilla pudding mix 1/2 cup chopped nuts 1 (9 inch) reduced-fat graham cracker crust 1/2 cup fat-free whipped topping
In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients; (reserve 1/4 cup of the water) bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until apples are tender. Combine the pudding mix and the reserved 1/4 cup water; add to apple mixture. Cook for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat, stir in nuts. Pour into the crust. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped topping. Serves 8 (1 slice with 1 tbsp topping) SENT BY PAT MARSHALL
DONNA YOUNG'S QUICK COFFEE ROLLS:
2 Packages of Refrigerator Biscuits 1/2 cup Orange Marmalade Melted butter. Spread Marmalade in bottom of a 9" pan which has been well greased. Take biscuits, separate them and roll in melted butter. Put biscuits in pan and bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand 3 minutes before inverting on a serving platter. Makes one dozen rolls.
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| 1 cup mashed, cooked sweet potato* |
| 1/4 cup sugar |
| 1 beaten egg |
| 1 tablespoon margarine or butter, melted |
| 1 cup milk |
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| 3. Turn out onto a well-floured surface. Knead gently for 10 to 12 strokes. Roll or pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-inch biscuit cutter. Reroll as necessary. Place biscuits 1 inch apart on a large baking sheet. |
| 4. Bake in a 400 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the biscuits are lightly browned. Makes 16 to 18 biscuits. |
| *NOTE: To make 1 cup mashed potatoes, peel 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 pound total). Cut into 1-1/2-inch chunks. Place in a large amount of boiling water. Simmer about 20 minutes or until very tender. Drain. Mash with a potato masher or beat with an electric mixer. |
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Make-Ahead Tip: Cook and mash the sweet potato in a bowl. Cover and chill up to 1 day ahead. Cool biscuits; place in an airtight freezer container or a plastic freezer bag. Seal, label, and freeze up to 1 month. To reheat: wrap frozen biscuits in foil. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until warm. | | CARI STARON'S COAL CANDY
3 cups sugar 3/4 cup syrup 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp. oil of anise Food coloring
- Boil sugar, syrup and water to hard crack stage.
- Remove from heat and add oil of anise plus sufficient blue and yellow food coloring to make mixture black.
- Pour candy into very lightly oiled pan and set pan in bowl of ice. (Oil pan with cooking oil if possible or use shortening sparingly because it leaves a white scum on candy.)
- When cool, break into chunks.
Note: Use 1/2 teaspoon oil of anise which may be obtained in a drugstore. Oil of anise is much more concentrated than the ordinary flavoring. If using the anise use 3 to 4 teaspoons. SHARED BY CARI STARON, MONTOURSVILLE, PA. *******************************************************
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
1/3 cup margarine, softened 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 egg 3 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 375F.
Beat margarine at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually add brown sugar and beat well. Add egg and vanilla, beating well.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt. Gradually add flour mixture to margarine mixture, mixing well. Stir in oats and chocolate chips.
Coat cookie sheets with cooking spray. Using 2 teaspoons, drop dough onto cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Portion the dough so that you make about 3 dozen cookies. Bake 10 minutes or until light brown. Store in airtight container. Yields 3 dozen cookies.
Serving size: 2 cookies. Exch:1 starch, 1/2 fat, 1 carbs
Nutr. Info per serv: Cal: 101, Carb: 14g, Prot: 1g, Fat: 4g, Sat. Fat: 1g, Sod 120mg, Fiber: 1g
Apple Pumpkin Dessert Makes 8 to 10
1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling 1 (15-oucnce) can pumpkin 1 (14-ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk (NOT evaporated milk) 2 eggs 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup gingersnap crumbs (about 18 cookies) 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
Preheat oven to 400°F. Spoon equal portions of apple filling into 8 to 10 lightly greased custard cups.
In large bowl, combine pumpkin, EAGLE BRAND®, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; mix well. Spoon equal portions over apple filling.
In small bowl, combine gingersnap crumbs and butter. Sprinkle over pumpkin filling. Place cups on 15x10-inch baking pan.
Bake 10 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F; bake 15 minutes longer or until set. Cool. Serve warm. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator. Sent By Pat Marshall
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STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI CAKE
16 servings
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10 fl ozs frozen strawberry daiquiri, thawed
1/2 c egg whites
1 tbsp olive oil
8 ozs Cool Whip Free, thawed |
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Preheat oven to 350. Prepare a 13"x9" pan with cooking spray; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, dry whipping topping, and lime peel. Add daiquiri mix, egg whites, and oil. Mix until moistened. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Spread whipped topping evenly over top cooled cake.
Sent by Pat Marshall.
Frozen Peanut Butter Pie |
1 - 9” 1 - 8 ounce package 1 - 14 ounce can 3/4 cup 2 tablespoons 1 teaspoon 1 cup
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chocolate crumb pie crust cream cheese, softened sweetened condensed milk creamy peanut butter lemon juice from concentrate vanilla heavy whipping cream, whipped Chocolate syrup, optional |
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Serves: 6 - 8 sent by Pat Marshall
Orange Creamsicle
Like the classic ice-cream treat that inspires it, this refreshing shake combines the zest of orange and the rich, smooth flavor of vanilla.
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1 cup orange juice |
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4 scoops vanilla frozen yogurt |
1. Combine the orange juice and frozen yogurt in a blender or food processor. Blend until creamy. Serves 1.
Purple Cow
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1 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen |
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1 cup milk |
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1 cup vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream |
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1/8 tsp. (or less) vanilla extract |
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Ice cubes, optional |
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1. If you're using frozen blueberries, defrost them partially beforehand and reserve a few whole berries to use as a garnish. Blend berries, milk, frozen yogurt and vanilla until frothy and purple. Pour the mixture into tall, ice-filled glasses and serve with colorful straws and long sundae spoons. For a little fizz, add a splash of soda water. Top with the whole berries. Makes 2 large servings.
Strawberry Yogurt Smoothies and Pops
For a nutritious and easy after-school snack, serve up a round of these fruity shakes. Customize your smoothies to suit your children's tastes (you can omit the banana, for example, and add blueberries in its place). You can then freeze the smoothie into Popsicles that are fun to make and to eat.
KIDS COOKING SKILLS: Use this recipe as an opportunity to teach your children how to slice and puree fruit and how to operate a blender safely. Then use the Strawberry Pops recipe as an opportunity to teach your child how to make molded frozen treats.
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1/2 pint strawberries |
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1 banana |
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1 cup lowfat milk | 1. Ask your child to wash the fresh strawberries, hull them, and pat them dry. Peel the banana and slice it in half or in quarters, then place all the fruit in an electric blender.
2. Spoon the yogurt into the blender, then pour in the milk. After sealing the lid, press the puree button and blend until smooth and thoroughly combined, about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Pour the shake into fo |