ThriftyFun Recipes - March 13, 2008

Vol. 7, Num. 51, March 13, 2008 (Read It Online) Thank you Robin, Connie, Cajun62234, Carol, melody_yesterday and Darlene for today's recipes and tips! Do you have a recipe or food tip to share with the ThriftyFun community? Submit it below, you might win a prize! Submit Your Favorite Recipe! Need a recipe? Submit a request Thanks for reading, Susan Send to a Friend! Edit Your Subscriptions: To edit your ThriftyFun subscriptions, click the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this newsletter. Today's newsletter contains: Recipe Requests: Recipe for Chocolate Groom's Cake Simple Pound Cake Recipes Meals That Can Be Prepared in Advance Simple Muffin Recipes Looking for Hamburger, Cheese, Egg and Toast Recipe Today's Food Tips: Using Artichokes Make Ham Gravy From Drippings Low Fat Creamy Dip Today's Contest Recipes: Sausage Biscuit Quiche Easy Cherry Topped Pie Link: Chocolate Carrot Cake Recipe Lemon-Oregano Chicken Robins's Recipe Corner: Mother's Brown Bread Chipped Beef Ball Stewed Tomato Salad Broccoli Casserole Apricot Streusel Coffeecake Today's Sponsor: Crafting for Fun and Money! If you are an avid crafter, capable writer and own a digital camera, you are eligible to participate. Submit your craft projects to ThriftyFun and we will pay $15 for any crafts that we publish. More Information: Click Here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_craft.ldml Recipe Requests: Recipe for Chocolate Groom's Cake I need a really good chocolate cake recipe, for a grooms cake. Also, any ideas on decorating one too. Thank you! Steph from Sidney, Ohio Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28282818.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Simple Pound Cake Recipes I am looking for simple but good pound cakes. There are some that can be made with mixes. If you have any great simple ones, could you please share with me? Deebee from Sicklerville, NJ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56435861.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Meals That Can Be Prepared in Advance I like simple, easy, and quick. I like Hamburger Helper, frozen dinners, those complete meals and the like. I'm over 4 months pregnant with a 16 month old and my husband at home. We would like to start eating healthier, but my husband and I are both picky eaters. We are also on a VERY tight budget since I just lost my job due to the pregnancy. Does anyone know recipes for these types of quickie meals (especially Cheeseburger Hamburger Helper) and others that could be prepped and stored for those days I just don't feel like cooking? Also does anyone know how long these foods could be frozen or the mixes be stored in the pantry? Jessica Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79837194.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Simple Muffin Recipes I would love to have a simple, easy way to make muffins. For example, for poppy seed muffins, poppy seeds and lemon pudding, of course with other ingredients. Is this possible? Jamish from Leoti, Kansas Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34650312.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Looking for Hamburger, Cheese, Egg and Toast Recipe Looking for a recipe someone told me about but can't remember all of it. It has hamburger, cheese and egg in it and is layered on toast and baked in the oven, if I remember right. Does this ring a bell to anyone? Tammy Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53188998.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Contests: Tip Contest Submit a Tip or Recipe! Photo Contest Submit a tip with photo! The above contests are weekly. We pick 2 tip winners and 1 photo winner at the end of each week. Each winner will win $25! My Frugal Life Submit a My Frugal Life Essay! Today's Food Tips: Using Artichokes Description: Artichokes are in the thistle group, native to the Mediterranean. First brought to the Americas in 1600 but not popular until the 1920's. Often known as globe artichokes, not to be confused with Jerusalem artichokes. Artichokes are high in Vitamin B, C and contain no fat. Uses: Artichokes must be cooked before being eaten. They can be eaten on there own, made into a dip, eaten in pastas or on pizza. The artichoke leaves can be made into tea which is beneficial to the liver and kidneys. The tea has great antioxidant properties and also helps to lower cholesterol. Recipes: Pinenut-Artichoke Dip Artichoke Quiche (Freezer Meal) Baked Artichoke Squares Buying Fresh: Should feel heavy for there size, compact leaves and vibrant color. Smaller artichokes have more flavor than larger ones. Preparation: Cut all but an inch off the stem, which is often bitter. After cutting it, you could choose to peel the outer fibrous, bitter part and discard, then cook the peeled portion with the rest of the artichoke. Break off the bottom row of the leaves. Then, with scissors trim off 1/4 off the top of the leaves (this is simply for aesthetics because the thorns will soften when cooked). Then cut about 3/4 inch of the top of the artichoke. Now wash the artichoke. The artichoke can now be cooked either by steaming (35-45 minutes) or in a pressure cooker (20 minutes), it is done when the leaves can be peeled off easily. Can be eaten hot or chilled. To eat: Peel off a leaf and dip in you sauce of choice, with your teeth scrap the meaty parts and discard. When all the leaves have been peeled scrap off the fuzzy part covering the heart and discard, then cut into pieces, dip in sauce and eat. Great served with melted butter or mayonnaise. Make Your Own Vegetable Wash Storage: Artichokes will keep up to a week in the refrigerator. If artichokes start to open and look dull in color, the artichoke heart can still be eaten but best in soup, the leaves with be very tough. Interesting Facts: Artichokes are one of the oldest vegetables known to humans. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf45903804.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Make Ham Gravy From Drippings Easter is coming. Try this. Bake your ham, however you like. The drippings in the bottom of the pan, make great gravy, like you would make any gravy. Add a little flour, water and stir, add to drippings. Wait until you try this. My mother made this for years. P.S. You can freeze this also. I freeze it in small amounts so whenever all the Easter Ham is gone and I purchase a ham slice or two, I add this gravy, you will love this. Please try this. Source: Ham Gravy is a tip from my mother. By Carol from Blairsville, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87269478.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Low Fat Creamy Dip Want a low calorie dip? Place cottage cheese (in lieu of sour cream) in blender. Put powdered dip Seasoning in blender. Add enough milk to liquefy to a thick 'pancake batter' consistency. Transfer to container and place in refrigerator for 8 hours. No one will know. :) Cajun62234 from Collinsville, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26028294.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Today's Contest Recipes: Sausage Biscuit Quiche Ingredients 12 oz. breakfast sausage 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 10 eggs, beaten 4 oz.shredded cheddar cheese 16.3 oz. can Grands biscuits Directions Heat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large skillet, brown sausage, onion and green pepper; drain well. Combine eggs, cheese and sausage mixture. Separate biscuit dough into 10 biscuits. Press biscuits into bottom of a 9x13x2-inch glass baking dish. Pour sausage mixture into biscuit-lined dish. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until quiche is set and crust is deep golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting and serving. By Connie from Cotter, AR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44371558.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Easy Cherry Topped Pie Well I was looking through my recipes to see what I could find to make, as I was in the mood for something sweet. I found some recipes that my kids used to like. They are favorites of my grandchildren and they have learned to make them also. So here goes. Ingredients 14 graham crackers 1 pkg (6 oz.)instant vanilla pudding 1 can (21 oz.) cherry pie filling, strawberry pie filling or blueberry pie filling 1 cup thawed cool whip. 2 cups cold milk Directions Line a 9 inch square pan: take your 14 whole graham crackers, you can break them if you need to, to fit in the pan. Combine pudding mix and milk in bowl. Beat slowly at lowest setting with your mixer (about 2 minutes). Let stand 5 minutes. Blend in whipped topping. Spread half the pudding mixture over crackers. Add remaining crackers. Spread rest of topping over crackers. Top with your pie filling and, if you want, you can top each serving before serving with a dollop of whipped cream. (Say if you are having company. It is just as good without!) And, guess what, you are done! great, Huh! LOL Chill for 3 hours Source: I found this in a book when my kids were small. We tried it and it was great and also very easy. By Darlene from Fairview, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf41951786.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Link: Chocolate Carrot Cake Recipe Here is a link to a recipe for Chocolate Carrot Cake http://www.chocolatebytes.com/chocolate-carrot-cake/ By melody_yesterday from Sedalia, Missouri Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf83155381.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Lemon-Oregano Chicken This is a simple and easy recipe I developed years ago. It's been a time saver when coming home from work and wondering what to do with the thawed chicken that would be tasty. I no longer work, but enjoy this chicken and hope that you will too. Ingredients 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves 1 package Shake 'N' Bake Original chicken seasoned coating mix 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound) Juice of 1 lemon Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Add oregano to coating mix in the shaker bag; shake gently to combine. Moisten the chicken with the lemon juice; shake off excess. Shake in the coating mix as directed on package. Place chicken breasts on a foil-covered baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Should be 165 degrees F when finished. 4 servings (1 chicken breast each) Note: This goes well with "yellow" rice and buttered broccoli or asparagus. By Connie from Cotter, AR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78915290.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Robin's Recipe Corner: Mother's Brown Bread Ingredients 1 cup raisins 2 cups water 1 Tbsp. shortening 2 3/4 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 Tbsp. molasses 1 egg Directions Cook raisins in water 8-10 minutes. Add shortening and cool. Sift dry ingredients together. To liquid, add molasses, and egg. Mix all ingredients together. Put in 4 greased cans 1/2 full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 50-60 minutes. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf19169021.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Chipped Beef Ball Ingredients 1 tsp. dried minced onion 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 tsp. mayonnaise 1 pkg. chipped beef 1/4 cup chopped pimento olives Directions Chop chipped beef into small pieces. Chop olives in small pieces. Mix all ingredients together. Shape into a ball. Serve with your favorite crackers. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56122841.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Stewed Tomato Salad Ingredients 1 can stewed tomatoes (16 oz.) (add 1 small can tomato juice, opt.) 1 small pkg. lemon gelatin (can use sugarless) 2 tsp. horseradish 1/2 tsp. vinegar 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/2 cup chopped carrots (opt.) 1/2 cup chopped green pepper Directions Heat tomatoes to boiling. Pour over gelatin; stir till well dissolved. Add seasonings. Cool and add vegetables. Pour into mold or pan. Serve with sour cream or alfalfa sprouts. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64483186.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Broccoli Casserole Ingredients 2 pkg. frozen broccoli (10 oz.), whole or chopped 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup grated sharp cheese 6 salted crackers Directions Boil broccoli with 1/4 cup onion until tender. Drain and place in a casserole dish. Mix grated cheese and 1/4 cup onion; add soup mixed with 1/2 cup milk. Pour mixture over broccoli. Roll crackers and mix with melted margarine. Sprinkle on top of casserole. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until brown and bubbly. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf652200.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Apricot Streusel Coffeecake Ingredients 1 pkg. pudding recipe yellow cake mix 1 cup water 1/3 cup oil 3 eggs 1 can apricot halves (30 oz.), drained 2 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. nutmeg 3 Tbsp. brown sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Take out 2 Tbsp. cake mix for topping. Blend remaining cake mix, water, oil and eggs in a large mixer bowl and beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter into greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Arrange drained apricot halves in rows on top of batter. Combine reserved cake mix, cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar in small bowl. Sprinkle mixture over apricots. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until cake tests done with a toothpick. Allow cake to cool 1 hour before serving. Serve from pan. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13992829.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Today's Sponsor: Crafting for Fun and Money! If you are an avid crafter, capable writer and own a digital camera, you are eligible to participate. Submit your craft projects to ThriftyFun and we will pay $15 for any crafts that we publish. More Information: Click Here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_craft.ldml More Stuff: Coupon Swap! Swap coupons with other ThriftyFun.com users.