ThriftyFun Recipes - April 27, 2009

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Recipe Requests:

• Crockpot Roast
• Canned Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole
• Saving Money on Chicken

Today's Food Tips:

• Lettuce With Peanut Butter and Onion
• Increase Dietary Fiber With Uncooked Oatmeal
• Uses for Rosemary

Today's Contest Recipes:

• Schnitzel with Ham and Caper Sauce
• Lemonade Bars
• Caesar Tofu Dip
• Chinese Almond Torte
• Easy Taco Lime Soup

Robins's Recipe Corner:

• Meatballs for Spaghetti
• Chicken Turnovers
• Texas Tornado Cake
• Hobo Burgers
• Baked Yams and Chestnuts

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Crockpot Roast

I am looking for a good recipe for cooking a roast in a crockpot. Any recipes would be appreciated!

By Lewis from Port Orchard, WA

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Canned Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole

I am looking for a recipe that includes canned chicken, brown rice, a can of cream of something and a few other things then it is baked. It is served with cranberry sauce. It was delicious and now I can't find it again. Please help!

By Mebrasser from St. Louis, MO

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Saving Money on Chicken

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Lettuce With Peanut Butter and Onion

My Dad had a heart attack in his 50's. His doctor told him to stop eating bread. And for snacking he gave him this hint: 1 large leaf lettuce, spread with 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter. Add a THICK slice of red onion. Roll it up and enjoy. I tried it and it was remarkable good

Source: Dad's Doctor

By Great Granny Vi from Moorpark, CA

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Increase Dietary Fiber With Uncooked Oatmeal

Increase the fiber in your diet and save on dish washing by eating tasty uncooked oatmeal. Yes, uncooked oatmeal. Don't knock it until you have tried it!

When visiting Turkey, I noticed uncooked oatmeal on the breakfast buffet. I asked my Turkish host and learned that regular uncooked oatmeal is a common breakfast food eaten as a cold cereal with milk. I wouldn't think of messing up a pot to cook oatmeal when it tastes BETTER uncooked. The one minute or quick cooking variety (not instant) is best when eating oatmeal as a cold cereal.

Can't sleep? Uncooked oatmeal with milk is a quick, and easy midnight snack when you have jetlag or other difficulty sleeping. Both the milk and oats are natural sedatives.

At other times, I also stir uncooked oatmeal into my yogurt for added flavor, texture, and fiber.

By The Favorite Aunt from Dacula, GA

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Uses for Rosemary

Rosemary helps to relax muscles, including the smooth muscles of the digestive tract and uterus. Because of this property it can be used to soothe digestive upsets and relieve menstrual cramps. When used in large amounts it can have the opposite effect, causing irritation of the intestines and cramps. A tea made form the leaves is also taken as a tonic for calming nerves and used as an antiseptic.

Rosemary makes a pleasant-tasting tea. Use one teaspoon of crushed dried leaves in a cup of boiling water and steep for ten minutes. Good luck.

By kffrmw88 from Dothan, AL

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Schnitzel with Ham and Caper Sauce

Ingredients:

• 4 pork loin chops, about 1 inch thick, bone removed
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

• 1 Tbsp. fat
• 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 4 oz. cooked ham, cut into julienne strips
• 1 or 2 medium dill pickles, cut into small cubes
• 1 Tbsp. capers

Directions:

Brush chops with lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes; pat dry. Brown in hot vegetable oil in large skillet. Reduce heat; cover. Cook until done (20 to 25 minutes). Remove to warm platter.

Drain all but 1 tablespoon of fat from skillet. Add flour to remaining fat; stir to form smooth paste. Add yogurt; stir to blend and pick up browned bits. Stir in ham, pickles, and capers. Heat until thickened; stir constantly. Spoon sauce over pork. Serve at once.

Source: Creative Cooking

By Raymonde G. from North Bay, Ontario

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Lemonade Bars

I like this because the lemon flavor is very real and the oatmeal makes it a little more healthy than most. You can also do the sugar substitute to make it even healthier.

Ingredients:

Crust

• 1 1/4 cups flour
• 1 cup oatmeal, quick cooking kind
• 1 cup low calorie margarine
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Topping

• 4 eggs or egg substitute
• 2 cups sugar or sugar substitute
• 1 can undiluted lemonade
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 3 Tbsp. powdered sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix crust ingredients and press into bottom of a 9x13 inch pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Bake for 17 minutes. Mix together topping. Pour onto crust. Bake for another 25 to 30 minutes until done. Cool well and cut into bars. Sift powdered sugar over the top of bars.

Note: In filling, I think you could use 1/2 cup less sugar if you want them to be tart.

Source: I got this from a newspaper years ago.

By Elaine from Iowa

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Caesar Tofu Dip

I find this very tasty, creamy, low cal and healthy.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (8 oz.) tofu
• 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 Tbsp. plain yogurt or sour cream
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1 dash hot sauce
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 clove garlic - minced
• 1 tsp. oil

Directions:

In a food processor or blender combine all but the last 3 ingredients tofu, mayo and sour cream or yogurt. Blend until smooth then add the remaining ingredients lemon juice, mustard, hot sauce, cheese, garlic and oil. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate

Source: My mom!

By Diva53d from Foymount, Ontario

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Chinese Almond Torte

Ingredients:

• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. almond extract
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1 medium apple, finely chopped

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 F.

Beat eggs until light. Gradually add sugar; beat until thick and lemon-colored.

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold into egg mixture. Add almond extract, nuts, and apple; fold in gently. Pour into 8x8 inch baking pan. Bake 25 minutes.

Source: Chinese Cookbook

By Raymonde G. from North Bay, Ontario

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Easy Taco Lime Soup

This is so easy and so yummy! It is made of healthy ingredients, makes a lot in a short amount of time, and is very satisfying and filling.

Ingredients:

• 2-3 chicken breasts -cooked (cubed or shredded)
• 1 can black beans
• 1 can pinto beans
• 1 can corn
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 can chicken broth
• dash of sugar
• 1-2 limes or lime juice
• corn tortilla chips
• Optional: shredded cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning

Directions:

Prepare chicken breasts, or use leftovers. Pour cans of black and pinto beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cooked cubed or shredded chicken breasts, and dash of sugar in a large saucepan. Heat to boiling, and reduce heat to low to keep soup warm for serving.

You can just serve or eat it how it is, or you can put tortilla chips in a bowl, squeeze lime juice on the chips and add shredded cheese and/or sour cream. Pour soup over the top and serve!

If you like taco seasoning, you can add that (I personally like it without!)

Source: My sister-in-law Whit

By Lindsay from St George, UT

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Meatballs for Spaghetti

Ingredients

Meatballs:

• 1 lb. ground chuck
• 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. parsley
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheesea
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions

Combine all ingredients; mix well. Shape into balls. You can use oil in a skillet, or a good sauce. Cook your spaghetti and drain water off; put in a large bowl and mix sauce and meat balls together.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Chicken Turnovers

Fun, different dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. chicken breasts, bone in
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1 tsp. chives
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 2 pkgs. refrigerator crescent rolls (8 count size)
• 1 Tbsp. melted butter
• bread crumbs

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook chicken in water to cover in saucepan for 1 hour. Drain, bone and chop. Combine cream cheese, seasoned salt, chives and pecans in bowl; mix well. Stir in chicken. Place 2 crescent rolls with long sides together, seal seam. Spoon mixture into center. Fold in half to make triangular turnover; seal seams. Repeat for each turnover. Dip in melted butter and coat with crumbs. Place on baking sheet. Bake until golden brown.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Texas Tornado Cake

Really good cake recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 cup fruit cocktail with syrup
• 2 tsp. soda
• 2 cup flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup flaked coconut

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix first 5 ingredients in bowl. Pour into greased 9x13 inch pan. Combine pecans and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Sprinkle over batter. Bake 40 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients in saucepan. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon over warm cake. Cool. Cut into squares.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Hobo Burgers

Great grill recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
• salt & pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 can sliced mushrooms, drained
• 4 slices bacon
• hamburger buns

Directions:

Preheat grill. Combine ground beef, salt and pepper in bowl. Roll into 8 patties between waxed paper. Place cheese and mushrooms in center of 4 patties. Press around edges to seal. Wrap each patty with bacon and secure with a toothpick. Grill over hot coals for 15 minutes or to desired degree of doneness. Serve on buns

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Baked Yams and Chestnuts

Yummy every day or holiday dish.

Ingredients:

• 6 medium yams
• 3 small cans chestnuts
• 4 large tart apples
• 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
• butter
• 1/2 cup apple cider

Directions:

Cook yams in water to cover in saucepan until almost tender. Peel and slice. Drain and slice chestnuts. Peel, core and slice apples. Layer half the apples, yams, chestnuts and brown sugar in buttered 3 qt. casserole. Dot generously with butter. Repeat layers. Pour cider vinegar over top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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