ThriftyFun Recipes - August 6, 2007

Volume Three, Number 150, August 6, 2007 (Read It Online) Thanks to Robin, Lynn and Ashley for today's recipes. 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: Diabetic Recipes For Sweets Homemade Ice Cream Leaves Waxy Film What Do I Make With Leftover Steak? Recipe for Fruit Salad Dressing Today's Recipes: Savory Ham Wraps Date-Nut Bran Muffins Deluxe Cream of Tomato Soup Broccoli Stuffed Potatoes Marinated Flank Steak Peanut Butter Chippers Veggie Salad in Lettuce Cups Fruit And Cream Cherry Rhubarb Jam Thai Chicken Fettuccine 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: Diabetic Recipes For Sweets My husband is diabetic but loves his sweets. I need recipes for cookies, cakes and pies that are sugar free or diabetic friendly Alma from McAllen, TX Editor's Note: Here is a link to our Diabetic recipes section, there are many desserts already posted. Recipes - Dieting - Diabetic Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79825450.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Homemade Ice Cream Leaves Waxy Film When I make homemade ice cream, I get a waxy film on the spoons and even in my mouth. What is this and how can I keep it from happening? Rachel Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf97912921.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print What Do I Make With Leftover Steak? Any good ideas how to use up some leftover cooked steak. We don't especially like it just warmed over. I just wondered if I could use in a recipe. Thanks much, Debbie52 from IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16071938.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Recipe for Fruit Salad Dressing I'm looking for a recipe to make my own dressing for a mixed fruit salad, possibly a poppyseed dressing. Thanks. Maryeileen from Brooklyn OH Editor's Note: Here is a link to fruit salad dressings on Thrifty Fun: Recipes - Salad Dressing - Fruit Dressing Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf47304498.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 Recipes: Savory Ham Wraps Ingredients 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. milk 3/4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. prepared mustard 1/8 tsp. celery seed dash salt 2 flour tortillas, warmed (10in. size) 1/4 lb. thinly sliced deli ham 1/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese 2/3 cup shredded lettuce 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped 1 green onion, chopped Directions In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients; spread evenly over each tortilla. Layer with ham and cheese. Top with lettuce, tomato and onion. Roll up tightly; secure with toothpicks, if desired. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf96887880.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Date-Nut Bran Muffins Ingredients 2 cups All-Bran 1 cup crushed Shredded Wheat 1 cup boiling water 2 1/2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 2 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 2 cups buttermilk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup chopped dates 1 cup raisins 1 cup chopped walnuts Directions In a bowl, combine cereals and boiling water; let stand for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk and oil. Stir the cereal and buttermilk mixture into dry ingredients just until blended. Fold in the dates, raisins and walnuts. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for five minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf95083336.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Deluxe Cream of Tomato Soup I have an over abundance of tomatoes right now with growing my own so, I made this soup and it is wonderfully delicious! I am planning on making a larger batch and freezing some for over the winter. Ingredients 1 small onion, minced 4 large tomatoes, peeled*, cored, seeded and chopped 2 celery ribs, minced 2 Tbsp. butter 1tsp. sugar 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tsp. fresh dill or 1 tsp. dried salt and pepper to taste Directions Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Add onion and celery; saute gently over medium heat for 5 minutes or until soft but, not browned. Stir in the tomatoes and sugar; simmer 8-10 minutes. Transfer all to a blender and puree. Pour back into pan and add rest of ingredients. Serve with sandwiches or garden salad for a complete meal. *To peel tomatoes: Submerge for 30 seconds in boiling water. Remove and rinse briefly under cold water. Skins slip right off! By Ashley from Ephrata, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf80374082.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Broccoli Stuffed Potatoes Ingredients 4 medium baking potatoes 2 cups fresh broccoli florets 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 Tbsp. reduced-fat butter 1/3 cup fat-free milk 1/3 cup reduced fat sour cream 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh dill 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese Directions Scrub and pierce potatoes. Bake at 400 degrees F for 1 hour or until tender. Cut a thin slice off the top of each potato and discard. Carefully scoop out pulp, leaving the thin shells. In a small skillet, saute' the broccoli and onion in butter for 5 minutes or until tender. In a large bowl, mash the potato pulp with milk, sour cream, dill, salt and pepper until smooth. Fold in broccoli mixture. Stuff into potato shells; sprinkle with cheese. Place on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68892982.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Marinated Flank Steak Ingredients 1 beef flank steak 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup reduced sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp. water 2 tsp. brown sugar 2 tsp. minced fresh gingerroot 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 tsp. pepper Directions Score surface of the steak, making diamond shapes 1/2 inch deep. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the remaining ingredients; add the steak. Seal the bag and turn to coat; refrigerate at least 2 hours, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade. Grill steak, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness. To serve, thinly slice across the grain. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf40037526.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Peanut Butter Chippers Ingredients 6 Tbsp. butter, softened 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 1 cup milk chocolate chips Directions In a small mixing bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and sugars. add egg; mix well. Beat in vanilla.combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 11 to 14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88554440.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Veggie Salad in Lettuce Cups Ingredients 1 large cucumber, seeded and finely chopped 2 small carrots, shredded 12 radishes, coarsely chopped 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 Tbsp. white balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 3 tsp. minced fresh thyme 1 tsp. honey mustard 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 8 large (preferably Boston) lettuce leaves Directions In a small bowl, combine the cucumber, carrots and radishes. In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine the oil, vinegar, lemon juice, thyme, mustard, salt and pepper; shake well. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. For each serving, shape two lettuce leaves into a cup; fill with vegetable mixture. Serve immediately. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23437001.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Fruit And Cream The greatest summer dessert you will ever find. It's very decadent but oh, so easy! Ingredients 1 cup of sour cream 3 heaping tablespoons of brown sugar couple drops of Gran Marnier liqueur (or other flavor for taste) fresh fruit (strawberries work best) Directions Put strawberries in a wine glass and pour mixture over. Or you can alternate layers of cream and fruit. By Lynn from Toronto, Ontario Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf49834854.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Cherry Rhubarb Jam Ingredients 4 cups diced fresh or frozen rhubarb 1 1/2 cups sugar 1 package cherry gelatin (3oz.) 1 can cherry pie filling 1/8 tsp. almond extract, opt. Directions In a large saucepan, combine the rhubarb and sugar; let stand for 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Remove from the heat; stir in gelatin until dissolved. Stir in pie filling and extract, if desired. Transfer to jars; cool. Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. By Robin from Washington, IA Email: srpetty@iowatelecom.net Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf25330056.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Thai Chicken Fettuccine Ingredients 1 cup salsa 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2 Tbsp. orange juice 2 Tbsp. honey 1 tsp. soy sauce 8 oz. uncooked fettuccine 3/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro Directions For sauce, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Set aside. Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook chicken in oil over medium heat for 3-5 minutes or until browned. Add red pepper; cook and stir until crisp tender. Drain fettuccine; top with chicken mixture and sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16594957.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.