November 18, 2005

ThriftyFun Recipes - November 18, 2005


ThriftyFun Recipes
Volume One, Number 139, November 18, 2005
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It's the weekend before Thanksgiving so I'm sure many will be busy getting things together. I know I will. Have a good weekend. Thanks to Julia, Robin and Terri for today's recipes.

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Fresh Apple Cake

Mix and allow to sit for at least 2 hours.

Ingredients

  • 4-5 apples... peeled and finely chopped (Macintosh)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 TBS butter... melted

Sift together:

  • 2 cups AP flour
  • 2 tsp baking soda

Add:

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup Mazola corn oil
  • 3 eggs... beaten
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Mix well, and pour half of batter into a greased and floured bundt cake pan. Spoon the reserved apple mixture over the batter spreading evenly, then add the remaining batter.

Bake in preheated 350º F oven for 45 minutes...test for doneness. When done, turn out onto wire rack and allow to sit until cool. Serve with whipped cream which has been slightly sweetened and has a sprinkling of cinnamon added to it.

Julia in Orlando, FL

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One Pot Beef and Rice Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup Italian Dressing
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
  • 3 cup chopped broccoli
  • 2 cup white Minute Rice, uncooked
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Brown meat, in large skillet; drain. Add water, dressing and oregano. Bring to boil. Stir in broccoli and rice; cover. Reduce heat to low, simmer 5 minutes or until rice is tender. Sprinkle with cheese. Makes 4 servings.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Weeknight Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp. oil
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1/4 cup Italian Dressing
  • 3 cup fresh pre-cut stir-fry veggies
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 8 flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Heat oil in nonstick skillet on medium high heat. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes or until cooked through, stirring occasionally. Stir in dressing vegetables and chili powder; cook 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender, stirring occasionally. Arrange chicken mixture evenly on tortillas; sprinkle with cheese. Roll up.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Easy Petit Fours

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Philadelphia Whipped Mixed Berry Cream cheese Spread
  • 12 Oreo White Fudge Covered Chocolate sandwich cookies
  • 6 strawberries, halved
  • 1 square semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted

Directions

Spread 1 tsp. cream cheese onto each cookie; top each cookie with 1 strawberry half. Drizzle each strawberry-topped cookie with melted chocolate. 12 servings.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Spanish Sauce for Fish

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup dill pickle
  • 1/4 cup pimento stuffed green olives
  • 1/8 tsp. onion powder
  • Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend till creamy. Put in serving dish, cover and chill till ready to serve with your fish dinner.

By Terri from NV

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