ThriftyFun Recipes - July 20, 2007

Volume Three, Number 139, July 20, 2007 (Read It Online) Thank you Debra, Robin, Liz and Doggy for today's recipes! Submit Your Favorite Recipe! Need a recipe? Submit a request Thanks for reading, Susan Send to a Friend! Edit Your Subscriptions: To edit your ThriftyFun subscriptions, click the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this newsletter. Today's newsletter contains: Recipe Requests: Recipes Using Fennel East Side Mario's Kung Pow Chicken Using Pears That Fell Off the Tree What is Cool Whip? Today's Recipes: Cranberry Pudding Chinese Fusion Delight Lemon Meringue Tarte Red, White and Green Salad Marmalade-Glazed Carrots (Crockpot) Strawberry Rhubarb Dumplings Old Fashioned Soda Fountain Treats (Part 3 - Sundaes) Quick Corn Relish Ribs with Blender Barbecue Sauce Taco Salad Today's Sponsor: Crafting for Fun and Money! If you are an avid crafter, capable writer and own a digital camera, you are eligible to participate. Submit your craft projects to ThriftyFun and we will pay $15 for any crafts that we publish. More Information: Click Here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_craft.ldml Recipe Requests: Recipes Using Fennel I went to the supermarket and saw fennel for the first time so I bought it, but I don't know how to cook it or use it in food. Can you send me a couple recipes so that I can try something. Thank you very much. Christine from Trinidad, West Indies Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68041697.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print East Side Mario's Kung Pow Chicken Does anyone have any idea how to make this the way the restaurant does. They took it off the menu and I love it! Dori from Calgary, Alberta Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29866594.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Using Pears That Fell Off the Tree What can I do with pears that have fallen from the tree too early? Will they ripen, if so how do I do it? Can I cook them? Betty from Texas Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66133577.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print What is Cool Whip? Please, could you tell me what Cool Whip is? I live in Malta, Europe and I've never seen it in the supermarkets? I seem to see it in a lot of U.S. recipes. Many thanks. Cettina from Malta, Europe Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88782379.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Contests: Tip Contest Submit a Tip or Recipe! Photo Contest Submit a tip with photo! The above contests are weekly. We pick 2 tip winners and 1 photo winner at the end of each week. Each winner will win $25! My Frugal Life Submit a My Frugal Life Essay! Today's Recipes: Cranberry Pudding Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/w tsp. salt 1 cup milk 2 cups whole raw cranberries 3 Tbsp. butter, melted Directions Combine dry ingredients. Add milk, cranberries and melted butter. Bake about 1 hour at 375 degrees F. Serve warm with sauce. Sauce Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup cream Sauce Directions Melt butter. Add sugar and cream. Bring to a boil and serve hot on warm cranberry pudding. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87513800.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Chinese Fusion Delight Cheap meal: (serves 3 - 4, depending on additions) Add 2 packages ramen noodles and one of the packets to cold water, bring to boil. Turn off heat, let sit until tender. While sitting, saute chopped onions (to taste) in peanut oil. You can add any other left over vegetables or meat/chicken to the onions Drain noodles reserving the liquid and set aside. Combine 1/4 cup of the reserved liquid, 1/2 of the unused soup packet (save remainder for single cup of broth), 3 rounded Tbsp. peanut butter, scant 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 tsp. sesame oil (optional) hot sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper to taste. Heat, stirring till peanut butter and sugar have blended. Add onions/veggies/meat and ramen to pan, toss to coat. If it's not wet enough, add a little more liquid. You can garnish with diced green onion and/or crispy noodles. By U*u*U from TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf68272670.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Lemon Meringue Tarte Ingredients 4 egg whites 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar 1/4 tsp. salt 3/4 cup sugar 2 Tbsp. confectioner's sugar 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 2 1/2 cups lemon pie filling Directions Beat egg whites, cream of tartar and salt together until stiff peaks form. Add sugar gradually and continue beating until very stiff. Spread in a buttered 9 inch pie plate. Place in 450 degree F oven. Turn off heat and let stand in closed oven for 5 hours or overnight. Add confectioner's sugar to whipped cream. spoon over lemon pie filling and top with whipped cream. Chill thoroughly 8-10 hours. Note: I use a 12 oz. carton of Cool Whip. I also use a 9x13 inch glass cake pan and double the recipe. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf20047777.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Red, White and Green Salad Ingredients 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing 1/8 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 2 1/2 cups broccoli flowerets 2 1/2 cups cauliflowerets 1 medium tomato, chopped 2 green onions, chopped lettuce leaves Directions Combine first 4 ingredients; stir well. Combine broccoli, cauliflower, tomato and green onions. Add mayonnaise mixture and toss gently. Chill 3-4 hours. Line a serving bowl with lettuce leaves, and fill with salad just before serving. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf87097650.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Marmalade-Glazed Carrots (Crockpot) Cinnamon and nutmeg season baby carrots that are simmered with orange marmalade and brown sugar. 6 servings Ingredients 2 lb. package fresh baby carrots (I'm going to used cut up carrots) 1/2 cup orange marmalade 3 Tbsp. cold water divided 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 Tbsp. butter, melted 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/8 tsp. pepper 1 Tbsp. cornstarch Directions In a 3 quart slow cooker, combine the carrots, marmalade, 1 Tbsp. of the water, brown sugar, butter and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 5 - 6 hours or until carrots are tender. Combine cornstarch with remaining 2 tablespoons of water and mix till smooth. Stir into carrot mixture. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. From Taste of Home Slow Cooker Recipes By Liz from Bisbee, AZ Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf56645029.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Strawberry Rhubarb Dumplings Ingredients 1 cup sliced fresh or frozen rhubarb, thawed 1 1/2 cups water 1 cup sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 1 1/2 cups mashed strawberries 1 cup biscuit/baking mix (like Bisquick) 1/3 cup milk whipped cream Directions In a large saucepan, bring rhubarb, water, sugar and salt to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until rhubarb is tender. Stir in strawberries; return to a boil. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine biscuit mix and milk just until moistened. Drop batter in four mounds onto rhubarb mixture. Cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cover and cook 5-8 minutes longer or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean. Serve warm with whipped cream. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69153391.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Old Fashioned Soda Fountain Treats (Part 3 - Sundaes) Well, here we are with part three of our "walk down Memory Lane". I sure hope you enjoy these recipes as much as I did. The basic construction of a sundae is ice cream in the bottom with a topping and garnishes on top. Sundaes Hot Fudge Sundae: Vanilla ice cream, hot fudge whipped cream, 1 large maraschino cherry, chopped nuts (optional). Arrange in a sundae dish and eat. Strawberry Sundae (Red and White): 1 scoop of vanilla Ice cream, strawberry ice cream topping, a few slices of strawberry for garnish. Double Strawberry Sundae (Red All Over): 1 scoop strawberry ice cream, strawberry topping slices of strawberry for garnish. Pineapple Sundae (Sunshine): 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream, pineapple topping, and crushed pineapple and orange slices for garnish. CMP (Chocolate, Marshmallow, and And Peanuts): This sundae is made by topping vanilla ice cream with both chocolate and marshmallow sauces. Finish with chopped peanuts and serve. Tin Roof Sundae: Assemble in a sundae dish, vanilla ice cream and top with chocolate sauce. Sprinkle with whole red skinned Spanish peanuts, holding the whipped cream. Chop Suey Sundae: 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup raisins, 1/4 cup dates, 2 scoops vanilla ice cream, 1/4 cup flaked coconut, 1/4 cup chow mein noodles. Boil the water and sugar together for 5 minutes and then add the raisins and dates. Pour over the ice cream and top with the noodles. Dionne Surprise (Quints born in the 1930's): 5 scoops vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, 5 Maraschino cherries, 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, 1/4 cup crushed strawberries. Line up the scoops in a banana split dish. Top each scoop with a dollop of whipped cream and a cherry. Place the crushed pineapple along one side of the dish and the crushed strawberries along the opposite side of the dish. The All-American Sundae: 1/4 cup marshmallow syrup, 2 scoops vanilla ice cream, 2 Tbsp. crushed Maraschino cherries, 2 Tbsp. blueberries. Pour half of the marshmallow syrup into the bottom of a tulip glass and add the ice cream. Top with the rest of the marshmallow syrup and place the cherries on one side of the glass and the blueberries on the opposite side, leaving a white stripe down the middle. Washington Monument Sundae: 1/4 cup chocolate syrup, 6 scoops of different flavored ice creams, 1/4 cup raspberry syrup, 1 large banana (cut into disks), 1/4 cup nuts, 1 large banana (cut in half across it's width), whipped cream, candy sprinkles (red and blue), Maraschino cherries, 5 small American flags. Into your tallest glass, place a tablespoon of chocolate syrup and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Add 1 tablespoon of raspberry syrup and a few banana disks. Continue to add in the above order, the layers of ice cream, bananas, syrups, and nuts. When finished layering the ice cream, top with the halved banana in a mound of whipped cream. Sprinkle with the candies and put the cherries around the outside rim of the glass. Top with the American flags. The Bee Hive: Place 1/2 oz of pure honey in the bottom of a sundae glass. Add 2 dippers vanilla ice cream and then drizzle 1 oz of pure honey over the top. Sprinkle with chopped roasted salted almonds and garnish with whipped cream and a cherry. The Chocolate Rice Crispy: Place 1/2 of Chocolate topping in the bottom of a sundae glass, add 2 dippers of vanilla ice cream, and cover with 1 oz of chocolate topping and a good portion of Rice Kris pies. Garnish with whipped cream and a cherry. Carnival Sundae: Vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, warm popcorn, freshly popped Spanish peanuts. Place ice cream in a bowl. Top with warm caramel sauce. Sprinkle with popcorn and peanuts. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof: Vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, whipped cream, Spanish peanuts, Maraschino cherries. Hot Fudge Cake Sundae: Brownies (warm), vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sauce, whipped cream, Spanish peanuts, Maraschino cherries. Place brownie on a dessert plate. Top with a little hot fudge then 1 scoop of ice cream. Finish with more hot fudge, be sure it drizzles down the sides. Spoon on whipped cream, sprinkle with nuts and top with cherry. Pure Ecstasy Sundae: Chocolate ice cream, hot fudge sauce, gourmet quality chocolate bar, coarsely chopped toasted almonds, whipped cream. Cinnamon Surprise Sundae: Coffee ice cream, hot fudge sauce, chopped chocolate and almonds. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Strawberry Shortcake Sundae: Shortcake strawberry ice cream, strawberry preserves, whipped cream, whole strawberries for garnish. Cherry Cheesecake Sundae: 1 cup cherry pie filling, 2 teaspoons almond extract (divided), 3 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon milk, vanilla ice cream. In a small bowl, combine pie filling and 1 tsp. extract; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, milk and remaining extract. Spoon ice cream into dessert dishes; top with cream cheese and cherry mixtures. S'more Sundae: Rocky Road ice cream topped hot fudge sauce, mini-marshmallows, whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs. Leaning Tower of Oreo Sundae: Using chocolate fudge swirl ice cream as cement, stack as many Oreos as you can. Drizzle minty fudge sauce over the top and finish with whipped cream and a homemade Italian flag. Go Nuts Sundae: Peanut butter cup ice cream is topped with hot fudge, broken-up peanut butter cups, peanut brittle and a garnish of whipped cream, grated chocolate and a cherry. Colorado Avalanche: One scoop of eight different ice creams topped with nuts, hot fudge, strawberry topping, caramel topping, chopped Oreos, cherries and chopped Milky Ways. Top with whipped cream. The Brownie Trooper: Fudge brownie topped with chocolate chip ice cream, minty fudge sauce, mint-flavored whipped cream, mixed nuts and a cherry. Mount St. Helens: Vanilla ice cream hot fudge, malted milk powder, whipped cream, and, if you can take the heat, a sprinkle of red hots. Now for our grand finale The All American Banana Split: One banana cut in half, one scoop each of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry Ice cream laid down the center of the split banana, topped with chocolate sauce on the strawberry ice cream, pineapple sauce on the vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce on the chocolate ice cream. Lots of whipped cream, (The canned whip cream is the best for this) and top it all off with a cherry. Now if any of you know of different or unusual ice cream confections recipes and would like to share, please post them in the feedback section. You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! Here is the first two parts of this series Old Fashioned Soda Fountain Treats (Part 1) Old Fashioned Soda Fountain Treats (Part 2 - Shakes and Malts) Next week: Sauces. Debra will wrap up by giving us several recipes for creating your own sundae toppings. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69401677.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Quick Corn Relish Ingredients 1 can Mexican-style corn 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup cider vinegar 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish 2 Tbsp. instant minced onion 1/2 tsp. celery seeds Directions Combine first 6 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove to a serving bowl; cover and refrigerate 4-8 hours, if desired. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf54898333.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Ribs with Blender Barbecue Sauce Ingredients 5 lb. country-style ribs or loin spare ribs 1 can apricots, drained (16oz.) 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 tsp. chili powder 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup white vinegar 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce Directions Place ribs in a large Dutch oven; cover with water. Bring water to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Drain ribs, and arrange in a large shallow dish. Combine apricots and remaining ingredients in container of an electric blender; blend until smooth. Pour over ribs, turning to coat; cover and marinate in refrigerator 8 hours, turning occasionally. Remove ribs from marinade and place on a lightly greased rack in broiler pan, reserving marinade for basting. Bake at 425 degrees F for 40 minutes, basting twice. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17580765.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Taco Salad Ingredients 2 flour tortillas (9inch) vegetable oil 1/2 lb. ground beef 1/2 cup water 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix 2 Tbsp. chopped green onions 1/2 medium head iceberg lettuce, shredded 1 small tomato, chopped 1/4 cup ripe olives, sliced 1 small avocado, sliced Garnishes: chopped tomatoes, shredded Cheddar cheese, sliced ripe olives, and sour cream picante sauce Directions Cut tortillas into sunburst design, using scissors. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a medium saucepan 1 to 1 1/2 inches smaller than the diameter of the tortilla; heat to 375 degrees F. Push 1 tortilla into oil, using ladle, and press down in center. Cook 45-60 seconds or until golden brown. Drain. Repeat cooking procedure with remaining tortilla. Cook beef in a skillet until meat is browned, stirring to crumble; drain. Return meat to skillet; add water and taco seasoning. Simmer mixture 10 minutes; stir in onions. Layer half each of lettuce, chopped tomato, 1/4 cup sliced olives, and avocado on serving plates. Fill tortilla cups with meat mixture, and place on top of salads. Garnish, if desired. Serve with picante sauce or salsa. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf788839.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Today's Sponsor: Crafting for Fun and Money! If you are an avid crafter, capable writer and own a digital camera, you are eligible to participate. Submit your craft projects to ThriftyFun and we will pay $15 for any crafts that we publish. More Information: Click Here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_craft.ldml More Stuff: Coupon Swap! Swap coupons with other ThriftyFun.com users.