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Vol. 7, Num. 29, February 11, 2008 (Read It Online) We have a lot of new requests today, please look them over and see if you have any advice to offer! Thank you Robin, Connie, Sheila and Monica for today's recipes! Need a recipe? Submit a request Thanks for reading, Susan Edit Your Subscriptions: To edit your ThriftyFun subscriptions, click the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this newsletter.
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Can someone tell me how to make egg drop soup from start to finish? I have tried and mine doesn't come out like the soup I've had in Chinese restaurants. It always says to stir briskly when you put egg in, and mine doesn't show the egg like noodles. It too mixed in with the broth and doesn't look right. Help Please? God Bless. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22687929.tip.html
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Rate It: How do you make Ukoy? I would love to have a recipe if any of you have one! Thanks. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64060308.tip.html
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Rate It: Red Velvet Cupcakes for Valentine's I am looking for a simple Red Velvet Cake recipe that I can use to make Valentine's cupcakes. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf31648057.tip.html
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Rate It: Using Dried Fruit Instead of Fresh or Frozen Berries I have some dried fruit (blueberries and cranberries) that I would like to use in recipes that call for fresh or frozen berries. Would these work if I soaked them in hot water for a short time? If so, for how long? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71720523.tip.html
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Rate It: Does anyone have any suggestions for alternatives to wheat flour in muffin and cake recipes? I'd like to use rice bran and oat bran and perhaps soy flour, but I'm not sure of the quantities to use. Is there a tried and true recipe I could follow? Thank you very much in advance. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf91774220.tip.html
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Rate It: Entenmann's Old Pineapple Cheesecake You probably will think I'm nuts, but I enjoyed the taste of the pineapple cheesecake made by Entenmann's back in the 70's. They changed their recipe in the 90's, and I don't care for the taste now. Does anyone out there know how they made that cheesecake back in the 70's? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23574949.tip.html
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Rate It: My freezer door was left open over night for about 9 hours. I have thrown out seafood, pork and poultry but would like to know if I can save both beef steaks and lamb steaks and bacon which was still cold and some packs still icy. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf41058245.tip.html
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Rate It: Recalculating Recipe Ingredients Does anyone know how to recalculate recipe ingredients? For example, I have a recipe for classic beef pot roast. The recipe is for a 3# roast, but mine is 4.5#. How can I change the other ingredients to get the same results? Thanks! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68344662.tip.html
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Rate It: Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce I am trying to find a good and easy Bread Pudding with the vanilla sauce that goes over it. I can't seem to be able to find a good and easy one. Please help. I would like a creamy sauce to go over it. I've had it in restaurants that were delicious, but when I make it, it just isn't right. We don't like raisins though. Can any of you readers please help? My husband loves it Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87919667.tip.html
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Directions Fry each tortilla 30 seconds on each side and immediately fill. Filling: Layer 2 Tbsp. cream cheese, 2 Tbsp. refried beans, sprinkle of tomatoes, shredded cheese, and minced onions. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes or freeze for serving later. Top with salsa, sour cream, and guacamole. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf64444939.tip.html
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Directions The day before serving, break up tuna, chop celery and pepper, mix in mayo and put in refrigerator to serve the next day. The green pepper, blended overnight, changes the taste of the usual tuna salad. Source: My loving Grandma By Sheila from Lantana, FL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73279617.tip.html
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Rate It: Tangy Mustard Cauliflower (Microwave) Ingredients
Directions Place prepared (washed and leaves removed) cauliflower in large covered casserole. Add water. Microwave on high 9-15 minutes (turning over halfway), depending on how tender you like cauliflower. Meanwhile, combine Miracle Whip, onion, and mustard in small mixing bowl. Spoon mustard sauce over cooked cauliflower. Sprinkle with cheese. Microwave only long enough to heat topping and melt cheese. Let stand 2 minutes before serving. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92494999.tip.html
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Directions Cook the rice and milk over low heat until most of the milk is absorbed, but mixture is still creamy. Stir occasionally. Cover and allow to cool 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Cool. Cover and chill in refrigerator until time to serve. Top with strawberries and whip cream or whipped topping. May be molded into fancy shapes and may also be used with any fruit or topping. By Connie from Cotter, AR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54733303.tip.html
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Directions Cook egg noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, heat water to boiling. Add shredded chicken (rinse cans of all broth). Add bouillon. Drain cooked noodles (save 1 cup noodle cooking liquid to add to soup). Add noodles; simmer 1-15 minutes. May add more bouillon or water, depending on your taste. Makes about 1 gallon. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72391145.tip.html
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Directions Cook pasta, drain and set aside. In a saute pan, add diced bacon and when it's almost done, add the green onions. Finish cooking, then drain off grease. In a large bowl, mix mayo, salt, pepper, garlic powder and minced garlic. Add to that, bacon and green onions, pepperoni, tomato, and black olives. Mix well. Toss with bowtie pasta. You may add more mayo if needed. Refrigerate until ready to eat. Source: This is a recipe that I made up myself, when I was in a crunch. By Monica from Navarre, Florida Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf34524462.tip.html
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Directions Combine gelatin and pineapple in saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring to prevent sticking. Cool. Fold in whipped cream and cottage cheese. Refrigerate two to three hours or until firm. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78007435.tip.html
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Rate It: Tips for saving money on cookies as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Cheap Cookies After Holidays Supermarkets with bakeries in the store, regularly mark down cookies. After a holiday is especially good, they seem to be cheaper. Store them in the freezer. If you want a snack, who cares what holiday they look like. If you want to camouflage the holiday colors, add some icing! This can be cheaper than making cookies from scratch. By Syd Cake Mix Cookies You can make 5 dozen or more cookies out of one box of cake mix. I wait until the mix is on sale for $1 or less and then buy enough for a month or two. (I bake once a week - cookies out of cake mix - and brownie bites: brownie mix with a bit more water than required baked in mini-muffin papers, making 6 dozen). This way it costs me $2 or less to provide snacks for the whole week. I used to make the brownie bites without the papers, but then they'd be gone in one day. The paper slows them down and makes them last at least 3 days. Cake mix cookies: Mix the dry mix with 2 eggs and 1/3 cup cooking oil. Form into 1 inch balls and place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Flatten skightly. Bake 8-10 minutes at 375 degrees F. The best flavor we've had so far is German Chocolate Cake. My daughter did not like the "funfetti" mix, but I liked it, so I think you'll have to just try flavors out and see what you like. The spice cake mix is good for quick holiday baking. By Rabbithorns Freeze Homemade Cookies Before Baking It doesn't matter how much the supermarkets mark down cookies, you will still save money by baking your own. Find your favourite recipe and make as large a batch as you can handle. Roll it into evenly shaped 'logs' and cover with cling wrap. When somewhat frozen, carefully unroll and slice. Rewrap and freeze. Whenever you want cookies, just thaw out a sliced log, arrange slices on a cookie sheet and bake. By Cathy Buy Ingredients On Sale Buy the chips, nuts, sprinkles, and such either in bulk or after holidays. Flour and sugar also. When baking, do two cookie sheets at a time, having two more ready to go while the first two are baking. Freeze them between wax paper in container or bag. I've done the cookies from cake mix and they are delicious! Can also do the same with mix from scratch using the 2 eggs and 1/3 c. oil. For less fat, I've even used applesauce for the oil with good results. By Thkgranny Buy Tins of Shortbread Cookies After the Holidays My husband likes those buttery plain shortbread cookies, that I've found at a local pharmacy in their food section, just after Halloween. I waited till the day after Christmas to stock up, when they were marked down (red and green wrapped package). I got them much cheaper then, and got a full shopping cart full of nothing but them. They keep well and hubby has them for his lunches for several months to come! By Badwater Freezing Cookies Save money by storing cookies in the freezer. Here's a guide for freezing cookies. Baking Cookies Here is a link to cookie recipes submitted by ThriftyFun readers. Be sure to submit your favorite cookie recipe. Do you have any more tips for saving money on cookies? Post them below.
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