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Vol. 7, Num. 146, July 29, 2008 (Read It Online) Recipe Contest Winners By Faith from Lynden, WA This recipe sounded delicious, like all of Faith's entries. It is a hearty soup, great for the upcoming cooler weather. "Toad in the Hole" French Toast By redskin from Brockville, Ontario, Canada This recipe is an interesting spin on a classic. We also liked that it was a family recipe that has been passed down through generations. Thanks so much to everyone that sent in 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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We are having 50 people over for Christmas including snacks and a meal. Each family takes turns hosting, we have had sloppy joe's one year and the next we had lasagna which both worked out great but I want to make something unique that can be kept warm or served cold as there are so many people we all kind of eat when we feel like it. It definitely won't be a sit down meal. Any ideas for the menu and decorating would be much appreciated. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78672404.tip.html
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Rate It: I am looking for a delicious "crockpot" blueberry buckle type recipe. I have one that uses plain yogurt, but I don't have any. Can I use something else in place? Like maybe regular 2 % milk? Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf98064965.tip.html
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Rate It: Keeping Pickled Cucumbers and Okra Crunchy How do I keep okra or cucumbers crunchy when pickling them? Thanks to all! Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35510370.tip.html
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Let's Go to the Olympics Party
The Olympics only come around every 4 years and there are some of us who like the thrill and the majesty of the whole Olympic experience. Of course there are Sports Fans that also love all the events and love to root for the "Good Old USA". So this year, I am going to throw a party on the opening day of the Olympics. The summer Olympics this year will be held in Beijing, China so I thought this would be a great time to pull out some of my favorite Chinese recipes. The menu I chose will feed between 2-4 couples. What is great about this menu is that if I choose not to cook, I can order all the food from my local Chinese take out and it will be less work for me. An alternate menu would be to have international foods. You could easily make it a potluck by assigning each person a country, and have them bring some food from that country.
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Rate It: Recycle Flour Bags For Baked Goods Recycle your flour bags by reusing them to store your homemade baked goods (cookies, pastries, etc). I carefully open the bags to begin using the flour and when its finished, I reuse the bag. If I need the bag right away, I transfer the remaining flour into a container, tap out any excess flour left inside and refill with my baked goods. If cost effective at the time, I try to buy the small bags of flour when at the market as they work best for me especially when I am sharing cookies with family and friends. They don't have to worry about returning a container, just discard the bag.
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Rate It: Here are suggestions on saving money on tomatoes as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Do you have any tips. Feel free to post them below. Buy LocalBuy locally grown, they'll taste a lot better than any fresh tomato you'll purchase at the grocery, and cheaper. Or grow your own tomatoes, and other produce and herbs.By Badwater Imperfect Tomatoes for Big SavingsI went to the farmer's market on a slow day (Tuesday) and went to my favorite produce stand. I always go straight for the "reduced" tomatoes. They might be a little soft or a bit bruised, but still very edible. I said, "Is this all you have?" I bought 15 pounds of tomatoes for 50¢ a pound. The regular price was $2.00 a pound and the supermarket price can be a high as $2.99 a pound. I went right home and started cooking up the softest and most bruised. When I was done, I had a half dozen containers of tomato sauce. I even keep the watery tomato liquid and use it in soups. I still had about twenty tomatoes to eat. We've had a lot of tomato salads, tomato sandwiches, BLTs, etc, but you can't beat that price!By Thriftyboo Local FarmersLocal farmers are always cheaper. I like my local farmers market though, I get tomatoes 3 lbs. for $2, In fact I get good deals on all my produce, we are really lucky to have this particular guy. Don't forget growing them, they are really simple and produce tons with little care.By Gina Grow and Preserve Your OwnWe grow cherry and Roma tomatoes, wash and freeze them. Adds a fresh taste to all spaghetti sauces. Have done with just fresh, frozen ones, very tasty. Just add your herbs and onions and green peppers, mushrooms, etc. The cherries I dump right in, then squash them because they are very hot in your mouth. The Romas, I put in warm to hot water about a minute then peel the skin off and put in. Try it. Never throw a tomato out again!By Sharon Use Canned TomatoesAlthough I love fresh tomatoes, there are a lot of recipes that work better with canned. There have been studies that show that of all vegetables, lycopene actually increases during the canning and cooking process. So that can of tomatoes is actually better for you than eating fresh (as long as there are no additives). I buy large cans at Costco and use them for making spaghetti sauce, chili and soups.Here is an article about it: http://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/10/06/lycopene.cook.light/index.html By Jess Do you have any ideas for Saving Money on Tomatoes? Feel free to post them below.
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Directions:Cook noodles as directed on box. Drain. Stir in contents of soup can. Enjoy! Sometimes I will use 3/4 of the larger family size of soup just to make it extra creamy. Source: My mother By Tammy from Winnabow, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62147965.tip.html
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Directions:1. Place 12 of the ice cream sandwiches in a 9 x 13 inch dish. (You may have to cut the last one and fill in with it.) 2. Stir the whipped topping to add volume. Spread half of the topping on top of sandwiches. 3. Place the remaining 12 sandwiches on top of the whipped topping. 4. Spread remaining whipped topping over the top layer of ice cream sandwiches. 5. Cover with plastic wrap and put into the freezer until ready to serve. If you want to fancy it up, you can drizzle a little chocolate syrup over each serving and top with a maraschino cherry and a sprig of mint. No one would ever believe how simple this dessert was to prepare. However, I have never been able to keep it a secret and people are always surprised to learn how easy it was to make. By Sandy from Elon, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf77428704.tip.html
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Rate It: This is a simple and delicious creamy-style potato salad. Ingredients:
Preparation:Place peeled and sliced potatoes in a large pot and boil for 20 minutes, or until tender. While potatoes are boiling, cook bacon until crisp. Allow to cool slightly before crumbling. When potatoes are cooked, drain and let sit for 5-10 minutes to cool. Once cooled, add in mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, green onion, bacon, salt, and pepper. By Connie from Cotter, AR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28650228.tip.html
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Rate It: This yummy and easy cake is addictive and tastes just like a honey bun! It's a great dessert, but also delicious for brunch when served with coffee, sliced fruit and sausage. Ingredients:
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Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix together cake mix, eggs, buttermilk, and oil. Pour half of batter into a greased 9x13 pan. Mix cinnamon and sugar together. Sprinkle half over batter, pour remaining batter over the top, and then sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture. Use a fork to swirl the batter over the entire cake, going to the bottom of the pan. Bake 30-40 minutes and drizzle glaze over hot cake. Source: I received this wonderful recipe from my coworker, Tonya. By Melody from El Dorado, AR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43277228.tip.html
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Rate It: I like to make chicken pot pie from scratch, but don't always have the time. The following recipe is what I do when I'm short on time. Ingredients
DirectionsIn 1 Tbsp. oil or butter, saute' onion and chicken until onion is clear and soft. This gives the chicken a little extra flavor. When this is done, I usually just fix the gravy mix right there in the same pan with the chicken and onion. You want the gravy a little thicker than normal, but not too thick. Stir in the drained veggies. Pour this filling into one of the pie shells and use the other one for the top. I like to bake this at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes so that the crust is golden brown. Take it out of the oven and let it set for about 15 minutes before cutting. Not quite as good as from scratch, but we never have left-overs and it only takes a few minutes prep time.Source: I pretty much came up with this myself. By Dianne from Wilsonville, OR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26003679.tip.html
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DirectionsBeat eggs and add oil and vanilla. Add egg mixture alternately with buttermilk to dry mixture. Bake in muffin tins 20 minutes at 350 degrees F. Makes 2 1/2 dozen. This will keep in refrigerator up to 6 weeks. Note: If no buttermilk is available, add 1 tablespoon vinegar to 1 cup milk for each cup needed.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94594637.tip.html
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DirectionsPound chicken breasts between waxed paper to 1/4 inch thickness. Sprinkle with salt & pepper. cut into 1/2-1 inch strips. Roll in cornstarch. Fry in hot deep oil until crisp and brown; drain. Stir-fry vegetables until tender-crisp and colors intensify. Combine 1/3 cup water with soy sauce and broth in bowl. Stir in to vegetables. Add chicken. Cook until sauce thickens, stirring constantly. Serve over white rice.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28614302.tip.html
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DirectionsTear lettuce and toss with cucumber, pepper, tomatoes and scallions. Garnish with olives, anchovies and cheese. Sprinkle with oregano, salt and pepper. Just before serving, drizzle generously with olive oil. Then sprinkle on lemon juice or vinegar to taste (approximately equal amounts). Toss well. Serve immediately.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf47083412.tip.html
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Rate It: Extra Light, Extra Good Homemade Belgian Waffles Ingredients
DirectionsSeparate eggs; beat whites until stiff but not dry. Place in a separate bowl. Mix remaining ingredients together, then fold in whites. Cook in Belgian waffler (or regular waffle iron) according to manufacturer's directions. The number of servings will depend on the size of your waffle maker. The recipe may be doubled, if desired. Serve with your favorite toppings or store-bought syrup. For a change of pace, lightly sprinkle waffles with a little freshly-squeezed lemon juice, then shake some confectioners' sugar from a sifter on top before serving.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67327206.tip.html
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DirectionsSaute' beef in large skillet for 15 minutes. Add butter and cook for 5 minutes, browning on all sides. Place beef in large saucepan. Brown onions lightly in skillet. Remove onions and reserve. Add tomatoes to skillet; cook for 5 minutes. Pour over beef in saucepan. Add last 3 ingredients with 3 cups hot water, mixing well. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat. Cook for 1 1/2 hours or until meat is tender. Add onions. Cook for 1 hour.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82294792.tip.html
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DirectionsCombine first 4 ingredients; set aside. Beat eggs in bowl until very thick and lemon colored. Add sugar gradually, beating constantly. Beat in 1/3 cup water and vanilla. Add flour mixture gradually, beating until smooth. Pour into jelly roll pan lined with waxed paper, spreading batter into corners. Bake at 375 degrees F for 12-15 minutes. Invert onto towel sprinkled with confectioners' sugar. roll hot cake and towel from narrow end. Cool on wire rack. Unroll cake, removing towel. Spread with ice cream and re-roll. Wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze for 6 hours or until firm.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36315981.tip.html
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