ThriftyFun Recipes - June 8, 2007

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Lentils

One thing I noticed today is that we don't have many recipes using lentils on the website. Do you have any lentil recipes to share?

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Today's Recipes:

• $10 Dinners: Parmesan Chicken And Veggies
• Spicy Cornmeal Pudding
• Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake
• Cauliflower Slaw
• Cabbage Cheese Casserole
• Crispy Chicken BLT Salad
• Cherry-Glazed Party Pie
• Marshmallow Bars
• Classic Peach Cobbler
• Molded Tuna Salad
• Carrot Souffle

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Recipes Without Corn

I just found out I have a corn allergy. Do you have an allergy site or corn-free recipes? I couldn't find on the site.

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French Apple Pie

Does anyone have a recipe for French Apple Pie? This is a two crust pie with a dense filling of apples and raisins. The top has a white icing. Not a soft, thick cake type icing -- it is thin and sort of brittle. This used to be a very popular pie but now you can't find it anywhere, not even on the recipes sites. It seems to be a thing of the past. Thanks to anyone who can help. By the way, this is not the same as Dutch Apple Pie.

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McCormick's Monterey and Santa Fe Seasonings Recipes

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$10 Dinners: Parmesan Chicken And Veggies

These meals are intended to be a relatively simple and healthy weeknight meal for a family of four. We assume that these dinners are being made in a kitchen stocked with regular kitchen staples. We will not include prices of oil, sugar, flour, spices, etc. unless you need a substantial amount or it is unusual. Regional food prices may vary and can be reduced by smart shopping techniques.

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.

I was inspired to create my own $10 recipe so here it is:

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Directions

Start the rice first. I use brown rice because it is more nutritious than white rice. Nuke the water in the microwave for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees and put the rice, butter and salt in a baking dish. Pour the hot water over top, put the lid on, and put it in the oven.

Next, work on the chicken. Melt 4 Tbsp. butter. Combine the parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, and garlic in a shallow dish. Coat each chicken breast with butter, then with cheese mixture. Place in a baking dish. Put this in the oven, uncovered, for about 30 minutes, until no longer pink.

Finally, prepare the veggies. Chop up the onion and garlic. Put this in a baking dish along with the frozen veggies, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and pour olive oil over top. Stir to coat all the veggies with oil. Put this in the oven, uncovered, with the rice and chicken.

When the chicken is done, everything else should be done too. You may want to stir the veggies halfway through. I'm sure this could be made even more thrifty using thriftier cuts of chicken. While it's all in the oven, you are free to clean up the kitchen, surf thriftyfun.com, or whatever else you need to do.

By Allison from Northeast TN

Editor's Note: I had fresh carrots and broccoli on hand so I used them instead of the frozen veggies that Allison listed. The price is about the same but the prep work takes a little longer so I cut up the veggies first, then started the rice, etc.

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Spicy Cornmeal Pudding

Ingredients

• 4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. allspice

Directions

Combine 1/2 cup cold milk and cornmeal. Add to 2 1/2 cups scalded milk, stirring occasionally. Stir in butter, molasses, salt and spices. Pour in greased 1 1/2 qt. baking dish. Pour 1 cup cold milk over the pudding; cover. Set in baking pan. pour boiling water into baking pan within 1 inch of top. Bake in preheated slow oven about 2 hours (300 degrees F). Uncover, continue baking 1 hour longer. Serve warm or cold with milk or ice cream. Makes 6 servings.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake

Ingredients

Streusel Topping

• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened

• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
• 2 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel

Directions

For streusel topping: Combine flour, sugar and cinnamon in small bowl. add butter; mix until crumbly. For batter: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in large bowl. In small bowl, whisk egg, milk and oil. Add to dry ingredients; stir until just moistened. Gently stir in blueberries and peel. Pour batter into greased 9 inch square baking pan; sprinkle with streusel.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Cauliflower Slaw

Here's a twist on the traditional coleslaw that's terrific!

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped cauliflower (raw of course)
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/4 cup chopped onion( I use green ones)
• 1/2 cup plain low or no fat yogurt
• 2 Tbsp. low or no fat salad dressing
• 2 tsp sugar or sweetener
• 2 tsp lemon juice(bottled is fine)
• 1/4 tsp celery seed
• 1/8 tsp salt(optional)
• Snipped parsley (for garnish)

Directions

In large bowl combine cauliflower, carrot and onion. In second smaller bowl, combine yogurt, salad dressing, sugar, lemon juice, celery seed and salt; mix well. Pour this yogurt mixture over the vegetables in larger bowl; toss to coat. Garnish with parsley if desired.

By thriftmeg from North Bay, Ontario

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Cabbage Cheese Casserole

Ingredients

• 1-2 1/2 heads cabbage, shredded
• 3 Tbsp. butter
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 2 cups grated cheddar cheese
• 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
• 2 cups dry bread crumbs

Directions

Boil cabbage till tender. Drain, reserve 1/2 cup liquid. Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in flour, salt and dry mustard. Add reserved liquid, milk and cheese; cook stirring until cheese melts. Place 1/3 of cabbage in casserole. Pour 1/3 cheese sauce over cabbage; repeat layers 2 times. Mix melted butter and crumbs and sprinkle over cabbage mixture. Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for 30 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Crispy Chicken BLT Salad

Ingredients

• 4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 lb.)
• 1 pouch Shake 'N Bake Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix
• 6 cups torn mixed red and green leaf lettuce
• 1 cup tomato wedges (about 1 medium size)
• 4 slices Oscar Mayer bacon, cooked, crumbled {or your choice of bacon}
• 1/4 cup Kraft Ranch Dressing
• 1/2 cup Kraft Natural Three Cheese Crumbles

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. . Coat chicken with the coating mix as directed on package; place in shallow baking pan. Bake 20 minutes or until cooked through. Let stand 5 minutes; cut into slices. Toss lettuce with tomatoes, bacon and dressing. Spoon evenly onto 4 plates; sprinkle with cheese. Top with chicken. Makes 4 servings

Try this: Add 1/4 cup Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese to the Shake 'n Bake coating mix for a crispy cheese coating.

By Connie from Oden, Arkansas

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Cherry-Glazed Party Pie

Ingredients

• 1 (9in.) prepared pastry crust
• 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar, sifted
• 1 package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 tsp. almond extract
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 can cherry pie filling

Directions

Blend in small bowl, confectioner's sugar, cream cheese, vanilla and almond extract. Beat until light and fluffy. Set aside. Beat whipping cream until thick. Fold into cheese mixture. Turn into cooled baked pie shell. Chill in refrigerator until firm. Spoon cherry pie filling over chilled cream cheese filling. Chill until set before serving.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Marshmallow Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 2 squares semi-sweet chocolate
• 2 cups marshmallow creme
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups Rice Krispies

Directions

Melt chocolate. Mix sugar, flour, eggs, salt, baking powder and add to melted chocolate. Bake 15-20 minutes in 350 degree F oven. Spread marshmallow creme on the warm bars and bake 3 minutes more and cool. Melt chocolate chips with the peanut butter. Mix with the Rice Krispies and spread on top of bars. These are good bars!

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Classic Peach Cobbler

Ingredients

• 1 can sliced cling peaches (1lb)
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon, or to taste
• 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1 tsp. lemon juice
• 1 1/4 cup buttermilk baking mix, such as Bisquick
• 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds, opt.
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup white sugar

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Butter an 8x8 inch pan or baking dish. Drain juice from peaches into a saucepan. Set peaches aside. Add 1/4 cup white sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, cornstarch and butter to the peach juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring until liquid has thickened. Stir in lemon juice. Spoon peaches into prepared pan, pour liquid over peaches.combine baking mix, nuts, milk and remaining 1/4 cup white sugar. Beat just to combine well. Drop by spoonsful onto peaches. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30-35 minutes. Serves 6.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Molded Tuna Salad

Ingredients

• 1 can tomato soup
• 1 (16 oz.) cream cheese
• 1 cup salad dressing
• 2 cans tuna
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 2 packages. plain gelatin

Directions

Dissolve gelatin in cold water, bring soup to a boil, then add dissolved gelatin, mix thoroughly. When mixture is cold, fold in softened cream cheese. Have cheese at room temperature and then whip up until it is very smooth and light.) Add remaining ingredients and turn into one large mold or large glass baking dish.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Carrot Souffle

Ingredients

• 2 pounds carrots, cut in chunks
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine (not spread)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/8 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

Cook carrots in boiling salted water until tender, about 20 to 25 minutes; drain well and mash.combine mashed carrots with remaining ingredients; pour into a buttered, 2-quart souffle dish. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F and bake for 45 minutes longer. Serves: 8

By Connie from Oden, Arkansas

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