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Volume One, Number 163, December 19, 2005
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Jello Recipe with Cherry Pie Filling
I used to have a great recipe for the holidays that I seem to have misplaced. It was a Jello recipe that actually uses cherry pie filling in it. Does anyone happen to have it or to know where I can find it again? It was a favorite of ours and it's just disappeared. I'd be grateful for any help I can get.
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Today's Recipes
Golden Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, cut into rings.
- 3 large carrots, sliced.
- 1 head of broccoli, chopped.
- 1 and 1/2 cups peeled, cubed sweet potatoes.
- 2 stalks of celery, cut into pieces.
- 1 zucchini, sliced.
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 2 sprigs parsley, chopped fine
- 2 tsp. saffron or tumeric.
- 2 large cans of chicken broth.
Directions
In a large pot, slightly saute the onion. Add the remaining vegetable in layers. Allow to cook on medium heat for 15 minutes. Add broth and seasonings.. Bring to a boil and simmer until the sweet potatoes are soft.
This is an easy soup to make and you can make it to your own preferences. I happen to love sweet potatoes, so I use more than the receipe calls for. Also, I add my tumeric a little at a time. You can also use more chicken broth. It also tastes great as a leftover because the flavors have time to "blend". If you've got more vegetables than liquid left, just add more broth.
By Louise from Port Charlotte, FL
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Fudge-Nut Oatmeal Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups quick-cook oatmeal
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. salt
Directions
Cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture. Spread 2/3 in bottom of ungreased 15x10x1 inch baking pan.
Fudge Filling
Ingredients
- 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 12 oz. chocolate chips
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (opt.)
Directions
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat milk, chips, butter and salt until melted. Stir well. Stir in vanilla and walnuts until combined. Spread over oat mixture in pan. Drop remaining oat mixture by Tablespoonfuls over chocolate. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Cinnamon-Orange French Toast Fingers
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. orange peel (grated)
- 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 6 slices bread
- Powdered sugar (opt.)
Directions
Heat oven to 500 degrees F. Generously grease cookie sheet. Beat eggs, milk, granulated sugar, orange peel, cinnamon and salt with fork. Heat cookie sheet in oven 1 minute; remove from oven. Dip bread into egg mixture, place on hot cookie sheet. Drizzle any remaining egg mixture over bread. Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown. Turn and bake 2 to 4 minutes longer or until bottoms are golden brown. Cut each bread slice into 3 equal pieces. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes 6 servings.
Skillet French Toast:
Melt 1 Tbsp. margarine or butter in 12 inch skillet over medium heat. Dip bread into egg mixture. Cook bread in margarine about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Do-Ahead-Tip:
Dip bread into egg mixture. Arrange in rectangular baking dish; 9x13, overlapping edges slightly. Drizzle any remaining egg mixture over bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight or no longer than 24 hours. Remove bread from pan. Bake on greased cookie sheet or cook in skillet as directed above.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Cakes Cooked in the Microwave Using Fluted Stoneware Pan
I am totally sold on a purchase I made from the Pampered Chef company. They have a fluted stoneware pan that I bought recently and I just LOVE it! Below I have given some cheap and easy cake recipes. They are great for a potluck or any occasion. They always turn out great and taste so good!
Cherry Chocolate Cake (Using Fluted Stoneware Pan)
Ingredients
- 1 chocolate cake mix
- 1 can cherry pie filling
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Top with fudge frosting or grated chocolate
Directions
Microwave for 12-14 minutes; remove from pan as soon as it comes out of the microwave. AWESOME CAKE!
By Robin from Washington, IA
Pumpkin Caramel Cake (Using Fluted Stoneware Pan)
Another variation on the cake made in the stoneware pan.
Ingredients
- 1 spice cake mix
- 1 small can pumpkin
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
Directions
Drizzle with caramel ice cream topping when cooled
Mix all ingredients together.
Microwave 12-14 minutes; remove from pan immediately when out of oven.
Luscious Lemon (Using Fluted Stoneware Pan)
- 1 lemon or white cake mix
- 1 can lemon pie filling
- 3 eggs
- Cool Whip
Mix all ingredients together except for Cool Whip. Microwave 12-14 minutes; remove cake immediately from pan as soon as out of microwave.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Party Punch - (Excellent for Weddings)
Excellent for Weddings
(can be up or down-sized)
Ingredients
- 5 packages Kool-Aid
- 5 cups sugar
- 5 qt. cold water
- 5 (6 oz.) frozen lemonade concentrate
- 1 (46 oz.) can pineapple juice
- 2 qt. ginger-ale
Directions
Mix first 5 ingredients together. chill. Just before serving, add ginger ale. We used this recipe for my daughter's wedding last June. It was a very LARGE wedding. Close to 500 people in attendance.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Chocolate Candy
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk (canned milk)
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 Tbsp. cocoa
- 1 stick butter
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 cup white corn syrup
Directions
Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan and cook for 2 minutes or till soft ball stage. Beat immediately and drop by teaspoonfuls onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Chill. Keep in airtight container.
By Terri from NV
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Fudge
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 sticks of margarine, softened (1/2 lb.)
- 2 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups Reese's peanut butter
Directions
Mix all these ingredients together and pat into a well greased 9 x 13 pan. Put in the refrigerator for 1 - 2 hours.
For topping, melt a 1 lb Hershey bar and spread on chilled peanut butter mix. Return fudge to refrigerator until the chocolate has set.
Cut into inch pieces by dipping a knife in hot water after every cut.
Also, as 1 lb. Hershey bars can be expensive, I use the Hershey's chocolate chip pieces.
By Louise from Port Charlotte, FL
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Apricot Butter Balls
Ingredients
- 1 (1 lb.) box confectioners sugar
- 6 Tbsp. melted butter
- 2 Tbsp. orange juice
- 1 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped in pieces
- Sweetened flaked coconut or finely chopped nuts for garnish
Directions
Combine sugar, melted butter and orange juice. Mix together. Add ground apricots. Roll in 1 inch balls. Roll balls in either coconut or nuts, for garnish. Can leave plain or could dip in a chocolate/paraffin coating, whichever you prefer.
By Terri from NV
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