ThriftyFun Recipes - July 10, 2007

Volume Three, Number 131, July 10, 2007 (Read It Online) Thank you Regina, Robin and LRP for today's recipes! Featured Category: Salad Recipes The weather is hot! Do you have any cool summer recipes to share? 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: Pineapple Dessert With Soda Cracker Crust Recipe Authentic German Potato Salad Recipe Danner Foods Potato Salad Recipe Today's Recipes: Creme De Menthe Brownies Broccoli Waldorf Salad Caramel Chocolate Sauce Grilled Sweet Potato Salad Tender Lemon Chicken Crispy Pretzel Bars Twice-Baked Potato Casserole Pesto Chicken Penne Morning Glory Muffins Make Your Own Baby And Toddler Food 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: Pineapple Dessert With Soda Cracker Crust Recipe I am looking for a Pineapple dessert with a soda cracker crust. It was in a Ramsey County MN 4 H cookbook about 30-35 years ago. I lost the book and miss the dessert. Thanks for any help. Graycrab from Monticello, MN Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf16554592.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Authentic German Potato Salad Recipe I'm looking for a recipe for authentic German potato salad. Thanks! Cadia from Maine Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50059741.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Danner Foods Potato Salad Recipe I am trying to find a copy cat recipe for Danner Foods Potato Salad. I think it's only distributed in the Central states. I tried all the copy cat recipe sites but to no avail. Thanks, Kayma from Canton, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf47979214.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: Creme De Menthe Brownies Brownies Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp. salt 1 can Hershey's Chocolate Syrup 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Directions Mix and pour into greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Frosting Ingredients 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 4-6 tsp. creme de menthe Directions Mix and spread over cooled brownies. Set aside. Glaze Ingredients 1 cup chocolate chips 6 Tbsp. butter or margarine Directions Melt together, let cool slightly and spread over brownies. Chill for at least an hour. cut into 1 inch squares. Rich and delicious! By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42503413.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Broccoli Waldorf Salad Ingredients 6 cups broccoli florets 1 large red apple, chopped 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped pecans 1/2 cup prepared coleslaw dressing Directions In a large serving bowl, combine the first four ingredients. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Refrigerate leftovers. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf45463649.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Caramel Chocolate Sauce Ingredients 30 caramels 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 can evaporated milk 1/2 cup butter (no substitutes) ice cream Directions In a 1 qt. microwave safe bowl, combine the caramels, chocolate chips, milk and butter. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 minutes; stir. Heat 1-2 minutes longer or until the caramels are almost melted; stir until smooth. Serve warm if desired over ice cream (sauce will thicken upon standing). Refrigerate leftovers. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf73112113.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Grilled Sweet Potato Salad Ingredients 2 lbs. sweet potatoes cut into 3/4-inch pieces 2 med. sweet onions cut into 1/2-inch wedges 1 can of sliced peaches 1 red bell pepper cut into 3/4-inch pieces 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tsp. lime juice 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg 1/4 tsp. salt Pinch cayenne 1/3 cup chopped peanuts 1/4 cup chopped cilantro Directions Preheat a grill. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, onions, peaches, and bell peppers. Add the oil, lime juice, cinnamon, cumin, nutmeg, salt, and cayenne, and toss well to coat evenly. Lay 2 large pieces of heavy aluminum foil in a stack on a work surface. Mound the sweet potato mixture into the middle and wrap in the foil, turning up the edges to make a tight, well-sealed package. Place directly on the grill and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly before unwrapping. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a large, decorative bowl and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Sprinkle with peanuts and fresh cilantro and serve. *Alternately, preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Place the potato-peach package in the middle of the oven and roast until the potatoes begin to soften, 45 to 50 minutes. Uncover and roast until tender and starting to caramelize, 15 to 20 minutes. Recipe courtesy of Emeril Lagasse. To see his original recipe, follow the link below. http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_19702,00.html?rsrc=search By LRP from LWL, MA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf26463108.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Tender Lemon Chicken Ingredients 1 medium onion, chopped 4 garlic cloves, minced 1-3 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil 4 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed 1 cup chicken broth 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup lemon juice 3/4 cup minced fresh parsley 1/2 cup chopped celery with leaves 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. salt, opt. 1/4 tsp. pepper 4 1/2 tsp. cornstarch 3 Tbsp. cold water Directions In a pressure cooker, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Brown the chicken, a few pieces at a time, in the cooker. Return onion mixture and all chicken to pan. Add broth, water, lemon juice, parsley, celery, Italian seasoning, salt if desired and pepper. Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe. Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium high and cook for 8 minutes. Immediately cool according to manufacturer's directions until pressure is completely reduced. Remove chicken; keep warm. Measure pan juices; return 1 1/2 cup to pan. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pan juices. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve over chicken. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf14497391.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Crispy Pretzel Bars Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup peanut butter 5 cups crisp rice cereal 2 cups pretzel sticks 1 cup plain M and M's Directions In a large microwave safe bowl, combine the sugar and corn syrup. Microwave on high for 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Stir in peanut butter until blended. Add the cereal, pretzels and M and M's; stir until coated. Press into a greased 15x10 inch pan. Cut into bars. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf59575898.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Twice-Baked Potato Casserole Ingredients 6 medium unpeeled potatoes, baked 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 lb. sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled 3 cups sour cream 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 2 green onions, chopped Directions Cut baked potatoes into 1 inch cubes. Place half in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the salt, pepper and bacon. Top with half of the sour cream and cheeses. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with onions. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf99915407.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Pesto Chicken Penne Ingredients 8 oz. penne or any medium pasta 1 envelope pesto sauce mix 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup olive or vegetable oil 2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey shredded Parmesan cheese Directions Cook the pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, whisk together pesto mix, milk and oil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Add chicken; heat through. Drain pasta. Add to the sauce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf96558968.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Morning Glory Muffins Ingredients 2 1/2 cups flour 1 1/4 cups sugar 3 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 3 eggs 3/4 cup applesauce 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 tsp. vanilla 2 cups grated carrots 1 medium tart apple, peeled and grated 1 can crushed pineapple, drained (8oz) 1/2 cup flaked coconut 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Directions In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In another bowl, combine the eggs, applesauce, oil and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be thick). Stir in carrots, apple, pineapple, coconut, raisins and nuts. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63704304.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Make Your Own Baby And Toddler Food Since my son started eating solid food, I have saved lots of money by making my own "baby" and "toddler" foods for him, armed with my blender, a few ice cube trays, self sealing freezer wrap, and some reusable freezer containers. When he was eating "baby" food, I would blend up frozen peas and beans, canned peaches and pears, etc., until smooth, and then freeze them into cubes. I stored the frozen cubes in ziplocks, and would pop one or two out for each meal. I would also do this for mashed ripe bananas, and avocado, or buy a can of pumpkin (not flavored - but plain pumpkin) and cube those as well. When pears and apples were in season, we harvested from a friend's tree and cooked up our own, pureed it well, and made more cubes. Another favorite was lentil soup, pureed right out of the can and then frozen. I would make brown rice or white rice cubes out of leftovers from our dinners, and then mix the frozen rice with the frozen lentil soup for a great meal for him. He loved it! Now that he is a toddler, I am always looking for quick meals for his lunch at daycare without purchasing the processed stuff. His current favorite is Pasta Pucks: Pasta Pucks Ingredients one pound of pasta (I use Barilla Plus enriched elbows) one jar of sauce (I alternate between store brand tomato or cheese) one can great northern beans - drained grated cheese and seasoning to taste Directions Cook the pasta according to directions. While it is cooking, put the jar of sauce and can of beans into the blender and blend until smooth. Add the sauce/bean mix to the cooked pasta and add any additional seasonings you like (I add some grated cheese and oregano). Freeze in muffin cups (with papers) or in silicone muffin pans. You can also freeze in small reusable freezer containers. I use the silicone pans, then pop the "pucks" out and put them in a ziplock. One puck for lunch was good from age 1-2, and now he is eating 2 pucks. Saves lots of time for both me and the babysitter, and he gets a good lunch with lots of added fiber/nutrients from the beans. The cost for about 10-16 meals - about $3.00! We also make a double batch of waffles on the weekend (the big ones that divide into squares) and freeze the extra squares in press-n-seal paper. When the little guy wants a waffle during the week, I can grab one easily, and don't have to buy the commercial ones. You don't need a big freezer to do this, we just have the one on top of our fridge, and it has worked just great! By Regina from Rochester, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69208861.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Today's Sponsor: Crafting for Fun and Money! 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