February 20, 2006

ThriftyFun Recipes - February 20, 2006


ThriftyFun Recipes
Volume Two, Number 34, February 20, 2006
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Wilton Yearbook 2006 Cupcakes

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Today's Recipes


Zucchini Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup grated zucchini
  • 2 cup flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. ground cloves
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Cream butter and sugar together. Add egg and zucchini. Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Combine the butter mixture with the flour mixture. Mix in the raisins and walnuts. Drop onto greased cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Makes about 4 1/2 dozen cookies.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Party Pigskin Loaf

Ingredients

  • 1 oval loaf rye bread, unsliced
  • butter, softened
  • 1 can tuna, drained
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped green pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped onion
  • 1 Tbsp. capers
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 1/2 Tbsp. mayonnaise, divided
  • watercress
  • 1 1/2 cup drained sauerkraut
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili sauce
  • prepared mustard to taste
  • 1/4 tsp. celery seed
  • 1/4 lb. Swiss cheese, sliced
  • 1 can deviled ham
  • 1 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
  • 3 package cream cheese
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. light cream
  • pimiento strips and olive slices

Directions

Cut rye loaf horizontally into 5 slices. Spread cut surfaces generously with butter. Combine tuna, green pepper, capers, salt and pepper to taste, and 1/3 cup mayonnaise. Spread on the bottom layer or slice of the loaf. Cover with watercress and next slice of bread.

Combine sauerkraut, chili sauce, 1 1/2 Tbsp. mayonnaise, and celery seed. Spread over second layer and cover with the next slice of bread.

For the third layer spread prepared mustard over the bread and cover with Swiss cheese, then another slice of bread. Combine deviled ham and sweet pickle relish; spread over bread to form the fourth layer. Top with remaining bread. Blend cream cheese and cream to make a frosting.

Frost loaf and decorate with pimiento strips and olive slices. Do not frost loaf more than 1 hour before serving. Serves 16.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Gorp (Trail Mix)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 2 cups lightly salted peanuts
  • 1/2 cup toasted almonds
  • 1/2 cup dried banana chips
  • 1/2 cup dried sliced apples

Directions

Combine all ingredients and enjoy. Note: Chocolate covered raisins, M&M's, and other sweet or salty snack food can be also used in this recipe.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Sugared Walnuts

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 cups walnut halves
  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Combine sugar, honey and water in sauce pan and cook to 242 degrees F on candy thermometer or soft ball stage.

Add walnuts and vanilla; stir until creamy and thick. Turn onto waxed paper to harden, then break into individual pieces.

You can add grated orange peel or cinnamon to the syrup for variety. Makes 1-1/2 lbs. (Makes a nice gift in those 99 cent store "cut glass" dishes.)

By Great Granny Vi from Moorpark, Ca.

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Golden Herbed Chicken

Ingredients

  • 4 large chicken breasts, halved and skinned
  • 1 cup seasoned fresh bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp. crushed tarragon leaves
  • 2 tsp. dried basil
  • 6 Tbsp. butter, melted

Directions

Dry chicken pieces. Mix with cheese and seasonings. Dip chicken first into the melted butter then into the crumb mixture, coating thoroughly. Place in a large pan in one layer. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees F for 45 to 60 minutes, or until chicken tests done.

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