ThriftyFun Recipes
Volume Two, Number 174, September 12, 2006
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Today's Recipes
Squash Casserole
These is one of my favorite vegetable recipes! This squash casserole has been adapted from one that used stove top (which I don't care for). I also have four children who love these.
Ingredients
- 3 cups herb stuffing mix
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon of parsley
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 can condensed cream of celery soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 small yellow squash, grated
- 1/4 cup carrot, grated/shredded
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine stuffing, butter, poultry seasoning, onion powder, parsley, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Reserve half of the stuffing mix. Spoon the remaing stuffing mix in a shallow baking dish.combine the next five ingredients in a bowl. Spread over stuffing mix in the baking dish. spoon the reserved stuffing over the soup mixture. Bake 40 minutes or until hot.
By Bonnie from Cleveland, Ohio
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Granola Bars
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1/2 cup coconut
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Directions
In a large bowl combine all ingredients down to vanilla and blend well. Stir in remaining ingredients. Press mixture firmly into cake pan. A double batch makes one large cookie sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are slightly brown. Best if not over-baked. You can omit the coconut, raisins, wheat germ and sunflower seeds, if desired.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Light Pasta Dish
I am currently following the Weight Watcher's Core eating plan and this simple recipe fits the plan.
Ingredients
- 1 375 gram (13 oz.) box of whole wheat penne noodles.
- 3 or 4 cooked chicken breasts cut into pieces.
- 1 28 oz. tin of diced tomatoes.
Directions
Cook noodles, drain. Cook chicken and cut into pieces.
Put noodles, chicken and diced tomatoes into a covered casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes.
Add salt to taste. That's it.
Serves 3 -4 people.
By Robbie from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Tri-Level Brownies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 6 Tbsp. butter
- 3 Tbsp. cocoa
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 2/3 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 5 Tbsp. butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Directions
Mix flour, baking soda, salt, oatmeal, brown sugar and butter. Press into 11x7 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Combine cocoa, white sugar, flour and baking powder. Add milk, melted butter, egg and vanilla. Pour over crust and bake another 25 minutes. Spread glaze on bars while hot. Cut when cooled.
Glaze Ingredients and Directions
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 2 Tbsp. hot water
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 2 Tbsp. cocoa
Combine until smooth.
By Robin from Washington, IA
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Sweet 'n' Saucy Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 whole chicken breasts skinned, boned and cut into 3/4-inch strips
- 2 carrots thinly sliced
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 1 small green bell pepper chopped
Sauce Ingredients
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup bottled chili sauce
- 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 Tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar
Directions
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil until moderately hot; add the chicken, carrots, onion, and green pepper. Stir-fry until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender. In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients; stir sauce into chicken mixture. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes or until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately.
Note: Serve over cooked noodles or rice. This is great made in a wok, too.
By cookiemom1 from Gilmer, TX
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Tex Mex Roll Ups
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 cups red peppers, chopped
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup italian dressing
- 1/2 cup salsa
Directions
Brown ground beef, drain. Add peppers and chili powder. Cook 5 minutes. Stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Add sour cream and 1/4 cup cheese. Spoon about 1/3 cup meat mixture onto each tortilla. Roll and arrange in 9x13 inch pan. Drizzle with dressing. Top with remaining cheese and salsa. Broil about 3-5 minutes. Placing pan about 4-6 inches from broiler.
By IMAQT1962 from ILLINOIS
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Dressing Up Mayo
I was experimenting this week-end with some different ideas to dress up the condiments I was serving for hamburgers and sandwiches for the Labor Day company. Here are some ideas I came up with to add to mayonnaise or they would also work with Miracle Whip. I started with 1 cup of Mayo and added 1/4 cup finely chopped roasted peppers. In the next cup of Mayo, I added about 3 tablespoons of chopped sun dried tomatoes in oil, which I finely chopped and drained. The third cup of Mayo I added about 3 tablespoons of pesto. All three went over in a big way!
By Bobbie G from Rockwall, TX
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Pork Chops and Potatoes
Ingredients
- 6 breakfast sliced pork chops
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 small can mushrooms
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 3 or 4 large potatoes, sliced thick
Directions
Brown chops well on both sides, seasoned to taste. Remove chops to 9 x 13 inch baking dish. Saute onions, celery and mushrooms. Do not brown. Add cream of chicken soup and 1/2 can of water. Cook and mix until smooth. Place sliced potatoes over pork chops and cover all with soup mixture. Cover and bake at 325 degrees F for one hour.
By Debbie52 from IL
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Simple Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients
- 1 package seasoned stuffing mix
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 Tbsp. dijon mustard
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
Directions
Mix stuffing mix as directed on package. In 9x13 inch baking dish, place chicken breasts. Mix together soup and mustard; spoon over chicken. Spoon stuffing mix over all. Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Place slice of Swiss cheese over each chicken breast. Bake 5 minutes longer. Serves 4.
By Becky from Watertown, WI
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Health Salad
This recipe is good for you and tastes great, too!
Ingredients
- 1 small head purple cabbage, shredded (about 8 cups)
- 3 or 4 apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. dried dillweed or 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
Directions
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Let stand in refrigerator for at least 2 hours to "marry" the flavors. (Overnight is best!) Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Note: Serve with a sandwich for lunch or as a dinner "go-along." This will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
By cookiemom1 from Gilmer, TX
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Fast Fixin' Chocolate Chip Cake
I have made this simple but delicious cake many times. Try it, you'll like it!
Ingredients
- 1 package Duncan Hines Deluxe II Devil's Food Cake Mix
- 1/4 cup oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 package chocolate instant pudding (4 serving size)
- 1 cup chocolate chips (6 oz package)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F . Pour oil into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Tilt pan until bottom is covered with oil. Put remaining ingredients into pan; stir with a fork or spoon until blended (about 2 minutes). Scrape sides and spread batter evenly in pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-45 minutes; until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cooled cake may be sprinkled with powdered sugar. Use a knife to loosen cake from sides; cut and serve directly from pan. Store leftover cake loosely covered.
Alternate: Prepare pan as directed above using 1/4 cup oil. Add cake mix, 2 eggs, 1/2 cups water and 1 can (20-23 oz) cherry pie filling. Mix. Bake and serve as directed above.
By Debbie52 from IL
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