ThriftyFun Recipes
Volume Two, Number 142, July 28, 2006
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Can I Freeze Cherry Tomatoes?
Does anyone have any ideas of what I can do with my cherry tomatoes? I have given some away, but wondering if they can be frozen. I don't want to can them or any of that, just freeze them after washing them off.
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Russian Black Bread Recipe
Years ago, at a huge department store called Lazarus, in Columbus, Ohio, the bakery sold Russian Black Bread. This bread was coal black inside and out, and tasted like a very light, slightly sweet, rye bread. Does anyone have a recipe like that? I've tried the traditional Russian Black Bread, and though dark, it is not black, and it is VERY heavy and coarse. This one is quite light tasting. I am sure someone out there knows what I'm talking about.
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Recipes Using Peaches
Peaches, peaches, peaches! We have tons of peaches this year. I have frozen, canned, made cobblers, served fresh, any other ideas? I hate to see all of them go to waste. I have had a couple of people take me up on picking some, but isn't it ironic you can't hardly even give them away!
Any ideas would be appreciated.
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Recipes Using Pork and Beans
I have cans of pork and beans and need recipes for these. I am tired of the same old "open can and heat and eat". I would like to know how i can use these up. The were cans given to me, (I would not buy them myself). Thank you in advance for any and all suggestions.
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Need a Recipe for Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
My husband loves homemade strawberry rhubarb pie and I was wondering is there anyone out there that might just have the greatest old fashion recipe for me to surprise him. Thank You for all your help.
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I need a recommendation on a good Electric Skillet to buy. The one I had broke after many years of faithful service and is no longer manufactured. RIP. Would anyone like to suggest a stainless vs a non-stick? Otherwise, what are your non-stick recommendations?
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Today's Recipes
Apple Cranberry Pie
Apple Cranberry Pie
Ingredients
- 2 - 9 inch unbaked pie crusts
- 6 cups sliced apples
- 1 cup cranberries, cut in half
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 3 Tbsp. flour
- 1/2 tsp. raspberry flavoring
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 Tbsp. margarine
Directions
Combine the apples, cranberries, sugar, flour, flavoring, cinnamon, salt; toss lightly. Spoon apple mixture into pie crust. Dot with margarine. Top with pie crust, bake at 425 degrees F for 40-45 minutes or until apples are tender. Serves 8.
By Robin from Washington, IA
Apple Cranberry Pie II
Ingredients
- Pastry for 9 inch, 2 crust pie
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 4 cups pared, sliced, tart apples
- 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries (whole or chopped)
- 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
Directions
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In large bowl, combine sugars, flour and cinnamon. add fruit. Mix well. Turn into pastry lined pan. Dot with butter. Cover and cut slits in top crust. Seal edges. Bake 40 minutes or until golden brown.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Apple Dumplings
Apple Dumplings
Ingredients:
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup milk
Directions:
Cook above 5 minutes. Set aside. Mix the other ingredients like pie crust.. Put layer crust on bottom of long cake pan. Put in sliced apples. Cover with rest of crust. Then pour the liquid over the raw crust and bake at 400 degrees until done.
By Robin
Apple Dumplings II
Dumplings
Ingredients
- refrigerated pie crusts
- 4 cooking apples, peeled and cored
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp. raisins
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. water
Sauce
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Allow pie crust to come to room temperature. Unfold crust and cut into fourths. From curved edge of each pastry piece cut a leaf shape to use as garnish. Place an apple in center of each pastry piece. In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar, 1 Tbsp. cinnamon and raisins; spoon into apple cavities. Bring sides of pastry piece up to center of apple; press edges to seal. Garnish with pastry leaf. Place in ungreased 9 inch square baking pan. In small bowl, beat together egg and 1 tsp. water; brush over dumplings. Bake at 400 for 15 minutes. Combine sauce ingredients in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; continue boiling for 2 minutes. Pour over partially baked dumplings; bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until crust is deep golden brown. Spoon sauce over dumplings several times during baking... Serve warm or cool. Makes four dumplings.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Cappuccino Ice Milk
Ingredients
Ice Milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup hot espresso coffee
- 1/4 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
Chocolate Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-fat milk
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions
Make ice milk: In bowl, dissolve sugar in coffee and milk; add flavorings. Place in 9 inch cake pan; freeze 2 hours or until firm. Break up into 1 inch pieces; process until smooth in food processor. Serve soft-frozen or freeze until firm.
Make sauce: In saucepan, mix cocoa and sugar; gradually blend in milk. Boil; cool. Add vanilla.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Peanut Butter Noodle Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cups white corn syrup
- 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 can Chinese noodles
Directions
Bring syrup and sugar to a full boil. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and noodles. Drop by spoonfuls on waxed paper. Let cool.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Ozark Gardens Buttermilk Biscuits
Ingredients:
- 2 cups melted shortening
- 3 cups flour
In large mixing bowl, mix shortening and flour to a smooth gravy like consistency;
Add:
- 1/2 gallon buttermilk, stirring well.
Sift together:
- 6 cups flour
- 5 heaping Tbsp. baking powder
- 1 heaping Tbsp. salt
- 1 rounded tsp. baking soda
Mix well:
Turn out on well floured board; knead lightly but well, adding more flour as needed to make dough that is easily handled. Roll to 1/2 inch thick and cut with a 2 inch cutter. This makes a lot of biscuits, more than you will use at one time. Place biscuits on greased baking sheets, brush biscuits with melted shortening and freeze. Remove amount needed to fill plastic bags and store in freezer.
When the urge for good biscuits comes, remove what you need, place in greased baking sheet, let thaw and bake in a 400 degree F (preheated) oven.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Banana Split Dessert
Banana Split Dessert
Directions
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup melted margarine
Mix ingredients and press into 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8 minutes. Spread next 4 layers evenly, one at a time.
1st layer:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 stick margarine
- 8 oz. cream cheese
Beat for 10 full minutes. Spread over graham cracker crust.
2nd layer:
3rd layer:
- 1 can crushed pineapple, drained
4th layer:
- 1 large container Cool Whip
Decorate with maraschino cherries and chopped nuts. Then drizzle with chocolate syrup. Serves 12.
By Robin from Washington, IA
Banana Split Dessert II
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs
- 1 stick melted margarine
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 sticks margarine
- 3 or 4 bananas
- 1 large can crushed pineapple
- 1 large or 2 small containers of Cool Whip
- 2/3 cup chopped nuts
- Maraschino Cherries
Directions
2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs. Put in 9x13 inch cake pans. Pour one stick melted margarine on crumbs. Mix well - pat evenly in bottom of pan. Beat with electric mixer till creamy (about 15 minutes): 2 sticks margarine and 2 cup powdered sugar. Pour over crumbs. Slice 3 or 4 bananas over this. Drain one large can crushed pineapple and add to pan. Pour one large bowl Cool Whip (or 2 small) over top. Sprinkle 2/3 cup finely chopped nut on top. Drain maraschino cherries and place on top. Chill overnight - cut into squares.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Sad Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups Bisquick
- 1 lb. brown sugar
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 4 eggs
Directions
Mix well. Add 1 cup pecans, chopped. Spray 9x13 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. Bake at 300 degrees F for 45 minutes. Cool and cut as a bar cookie. Moist and chewy.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Apple Crisp
Apple Crisp
Ingredients
- 6 apples (peeled & sliced)
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 Tbsp. cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 Tbsp. melted butter
Instructions
Put layer of apples, then sprinkle with brown sugar & cinnamon mixed together. Repeat till all is used. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs, then with melted butter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes.
By Terri H.
Apple Crisp II
Ingredients
- 4 stick butter
- 4 cups flour
- 6 apples (sliced)
- cinnamon
- 4 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups oatmeal
- Lemon juice
Instructions
Mix together. Layer with apples, cinnamon, and sugar. Sprinkle with a little lemon juice to bring out flavor of apples. Fills two 9x13 inch pans. Bake until bubbly, topping browns, at 325-350 degrees F.
By Robin
Apple Crisp III
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour (sifted)
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1 egg (unbeaten)
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Instructions
Use enough apples peeled and cut up to fill a 9x13 inch baking dish. Put shortening on top and then sprinkle cinnamon over top. Bake 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.
By Robin
Apple Crisp IV
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup lt. brown sugar
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 1/3 cup nuts (chopped)
- 1 stick oleo
- 4 cups sliced apple
Instructions
Spread apples in an ungreased 8" pan. Mix the remaining ingredients w/fork and sprinkle over apples. Bake in preheated oven at 375º for 30 min or until the apples are tender.
I've always used the loaf pan and it worked perfect.
By greeneyesmom
EZ Apple Crisp
Ingredients
- 5 Granny Smith Apples (sliced thinly & unpeeled)
- 1/2 box Jiffy yellow cake mix
- 2 T. Splenda
- 1 Tbsp. Cinnamon
- 1/4 Cup margarine or butter (softened)
Instructions
Preheat over to 350FF. Place apples in lightly greased 8x8" or 9x9" square pan. Combine rest of ingredients an sprinkle over the apples. Bake 35-40 minutes.
Can serve warm, cool or at room temperature. Great taste!
By Terri H.
Apple Crisp V
Ingredients
- 6 cups peeled, cored, sliced apples
- 1/3 cup white syrup
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 2/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, soft
- dash of nutmeg
Instructions
Combine apples, lemon juice and white sugar in an 8x8 baking dish. Microwave for 2 minutes at high. Combine remaining ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over hot apples. Microwave for 9-12 minutes at high until apples are tender. Substitute 1 can cherry or peach filling; or 3 cup rhubarb; or 5 cup peaches for the apples for a fruit crisp of your choice. Follow the same directions as listed above. (Omit white sugar is using pie filling.)
By Robin from Washington, IA
Apple Crisp IV
Ingredients
- 3 cups apples (sliced or diced)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 Tbsp. flour
- Pinch salt
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Topping
- 1/2 tsp. soda
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 cup oatmeal
- 3/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
Directions
Mix first 5 ingredients and put in 9 inch pan. Make topping mixture and crumble over apple mixture. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees F (preheated).
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Chicken Parmesan
Ingredients
- 4 half chicken breasts, skinned & boned
- 2 cans Italian-style stewed tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. oregano or basil, crushed
- 1/4 tsp. hot red pepper sauce (opt)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions
Place chicken in baking dish. Bake covered 15 minutes in preheated 425 degree F. oven; drain. Combine tomatoes, cornstarch, oregano and pepper sauce; cook, stirring constantly until sauce is thickened. Pour heated sauce over chicken; top with cheese. Bake 5 minutes, uncovered. Garnish with parsley, if desired. 4 servings.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Herbed Sour Cream Biscuits
Ingredients
- 4 cups flour
- 5 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill or 2 tsp. dried dill weed
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp. dried basil leaves
- 3/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine
- 1 8oz. container sour cream
- 1 cup milk
Directions
Heat oven to 450 degrees F. In large bowl combine flour, baking powder, dill, pepper, basil, salt, baking soda and thyme; using pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make well in center of mixture; pour in sour cream and milk. Using wooden spoon, stir until just blended. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface; flatten to 1/2 inch thickness. Using 2 inch biscuit or cookie cutter, cut out biscuits; place on ungreased cookie sheet, spacing about 1/2 inch apart. Bake 15-18 minutes until golden. Makes about 18 biscuits.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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