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Volume Three, Number 154, August 10, 2007 (Read It Online) 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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Rate It: Other Ingredients for a Pork Sausage Crescent Roll Really enjoy this web site and especially all the great members who seem to be able to help one another. Ok, now it is me that needs some help. :>) Recently, I had a baked sausage/cream cheese filled crescent roll. I understand you roll out the crescent rolls on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Then, you add the cooked pork sausage that has cream cheese in it, then cover with another sheet of the crescent rolls and bake until lightly brown. I do not know what Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12104906.tip.html
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DirectionsPrepare cake as directed on package. Cool. Poke holes in cake with meat fork. Pour milk over cake. Set aside to soak in. Frost with Cool Whip. Top with crushed Heath bars. Store in refrigerator.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92891403.tip.html
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DirectionsCrush French fried onions in a plastic bag. Dip chicken into egg; then coat in onion crumbs. Bake 20 minutes at 400 degrees F or until cooked through.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78841935.tip.html
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DirectionsBring to boil first 3 ingredients, stirring constantly until small amount forms hard ball (260 degrees F) in cold water. Pour over cereal and nuts. Mix well and spoon into a greased 9x13 inch pan. Pat into pan. Cut before completely cool.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35960177.tip.html
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Shopping ListStuffing
*Make fresh bread crumbs by using 6 sliced of whole wheat bread. Turkey
Green Bean Casserole
*You can use whatever you want for a topping: bread crumbs, crushed ritz crackers, crushed cornflakes, parmesan cheese, fried onions-the possibilities are endless! Salad
*Healthy lettuce would be romaine, green leaf, or red leaf - not iceberg, it's mostly water. Total Cost$1.35 + $2.95 + $2.70 + $3.00 = $10.00 exactlyDirectionsPreheat the oven to 375 degrees.First make the stuffing. In a medium bowl, mix the bread, celery, onion, garlic, sage, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Stir in the egg and just enough hot water to moisten. Next, prepare the turkey legs. Arrange the turkey legs around the perimeter of a large baking dish and sprinkle the crushed chicken bouillon cubes over top. Place the stuffing in the middle of the dish. Dot everything with butter. (It would be healthier to use something other than a salty bouillon cube to season the turkey legs, but that's what I had handy when I was making this.) Put the turkey legs and stuffing in the oven, covered, and set the timer for 1 hour. Now get the salad together. Wash and chop the lettuce and tomato. Place in individual salad bowls with fresh spinach. Place the bowls of salad in the fridge - my favorite way to eat salad is out of a chilled bowl. It's so refreshing and kind of feels like you're at a fancy restaurant. Finally, prepare the green bean casserole. In a saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and mushrooms. Cook until tender and golden. Sprinkle flour over and cook for one minute. Slowly pour in milk, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil (keep stirring), then cook one minute, until thickened. Stir in the salt and pepper. Spread frozen beans evenly over the bottom of a 2 quart baking dish. Pour sauce over top. Sprinkle with your topping of choice. This needs to bake uncovered for 20 minutes, so put it in the oven when the timer has 20 minutes left. After you put the green beans in, you can spend the next 20 minutes cleaning up the kitchen, surfing thriftyfun.com, or doing whatever else you need to do before dinner. When the turkey and stuffing is done, the casserole should be done too, and the salad bowls should be chilled. The turkey needs to reach an internal temperature of 180 degrees, and it probably isn't a bad idea to check the temperature of the stuffing too since it cooks in the same dish. Tips:
By Allison from Northeast TN Special thanks to Allison for submitting her own $10 dinner idea. We left her pricing the way she wrote it although we usually don't bother pricing spices and other staples. If you have your own favorite cheap and healthy dinner recipe for 4, submit it to us and you may see it posted in a future $10 Dinners. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf82912461.tip.html
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DirectionsIn a 16 inch pan, place enough oil to cover bottom of pan. Heat for about 2 minutes. Place in rice. Let heat for another 2 minutes. Stir around. Add soup, stir again. Now add broth. Let simmer for about 20 minutes. Or until rice is soft.By LRP from LWL, MA. Editor's Note: It does not seem like enough liquid for the rice and vegetable soup. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf50451617.tip.html
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DirectionsIn a large bowl, combine crab and bread cubes. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, mayonnaise, cream, lemon juice, butter, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Add to crab mixture and mix gently (mixture will be moist). Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Drop crab mixture by 1/3 cupfuls into crumbs; shape each into a 3/4 inch thick patty. Carefully turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. In a large skillet, cook crab cakes in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88680885.tip.html
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Rate It: My hubby loves meatloaf (one of his favorites!:) This is a delicious recipe and makes a lot. It also makes wonderful cold sandwiches the next day! Ingredients
DirectionsPreheat over to 325 degrees F. In a heavy-duty, plastic food storage bag, place the crackers, seal and roll over with a rolling pin until crushed but not powdery. In a large bowl, with clean hands, mix together all the ingredients except the 1/4 cup ketchup for the top. Mix thoroughly but lightly, being careful not to pack the meat too much. Place in a 9x13 inch baker and shape into a loaf. Cover with foil. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil. Spread the top of loaf with the 1/4 cup ketchup. Bake, uncovered, another 60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.By Ashley from Ephrata, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf79528835.tip.html
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DirectionsIn a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Top with cheese. Grill 1 minute longer or until cheese is melted. Grill buns, cut side down, for 1-2 minutes, or until toasted. Serve burgers on buns with lettuce, if desired.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf78026575.tip.html
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DirectionsMix pie crust according to package directions but do not roll out. Cut in the brown sugar until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add egg, vanilla and 1/4 cup of the peanuts. Mix well. On well greased and floured cookie sheet, spread mixture to 12x12 inch square; press remaining 1/2 cup peanuts in dough. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. Loosen edges. Cool on sheet; cut into 2 inch squares. Makes 3 dozen.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55068443.tip.html
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