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Volume Six, Number 172, September 6, 2007 (Read It Online) What recipes for canned pork or canned chicken do you have that my family will like and eat? Michelle from Northfield, NH Thanks for reading, Susan
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DirectionsMix all dry ingredients. Divide into 2 bowels if necessary to mix. Cut in shortening. Store in airtight container. Stir before using.To use basic mix: Biscuits - Use as is and add enough water to make soft dough. 1 Tbsp. of sugar if desired Dumplings - Use as is. Drop soft dough into boiling broth or stew. Cook 20 minutes uncovered and 10 minutes covered. Cobbler - Add 4 Tbsp. sugar to 1 cup of mix and 1/2 cup water. Spread over fruit which has been thickened with cornstarch and sweetened to taste. Dot fruit with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon, according to the kind of fruit. Coffee Cake - 2 cups of mix, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg, 2 tsp. cinnamon, water to make a soft dough. Spread in greased pan and top with streusel topping. 1/2 cup of sugar, 1 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon, 2 Tbsp. soft margarine and 1/4 cup of flour. Mix well. Cookies - 2 cups of mix, 1 egg, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup shortening. Add raisins, nuts, cinnamon or cocoa as desired. Drop on greased cookie sheet and bake 10-12 minutes at 375 degrees F. By Leanna from Dayton PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12372106.tip.html
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Recipes For Canned Chicken/Pork Please Help! What recipes for canned pork or canned chicken do you have that my family will like and eat? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46193143.tip.html
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