ThriftyFun Recipes - April 13, 2007

Volume Three, Number 73, April 13, 2007 (Read It Online) Thank you Robin, Connie and Christi for today's recipes! Featured Category: Snacks! Do you have any snack 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: Microwave Convection Reviews Today's Recipes: Rice And Noodle Pilaf Garlic-Cheese Biscuits Chocolate Cluster Cookies Fruit Shake Dilled Potato Salad Maple-Glazed Carrots Knott's Berry Farm Meatloaf Savory Salmon Puff Fiesta Chicken Enchiladas Basic Noodle Casserole 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: Microwave Convection Reviews Product: Microwave-Convection Request: I would like to replace my old microwave with a microwave convection oven, full size, if possible. Does anyone have one they can recommend I buy or models I should stay away from? Thanks! Linda from New York City Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60219034.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: Rice And Noodle Pilaf Ingredients 2 tsp. vegetable oil 3 oz. uncooked spaghetti, broken in 1 inch pieces 3/4 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked 3 Tbsp. finely chopped green onions 1 can chicken broth 1/4 cup water 2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley salt and pepper, to taste Directions In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add spaghetti; cook and stir until golden brown. Add rice and onions; cook and stir until onions are tender. Add broth and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff pilaf with fork. Stir in parsley, salt and pepper. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21797891.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Garlic-Cheese Biscuits Ingredients 2 cups buttermilk baking mix 2/3 cup milk 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted 1/4 tsp. garlic powder Directions Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In medium bowl, combine baking mix, milk and cheese; stir until just moistened. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough, 2-3 inches apart, onto greased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. In small bowl, combine margarine and garlic powder; brush over warm biscuits. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28723214.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Chocolate Cluster Cookies Ingredients 1 package refrigerated sugar cookie dough, softened 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup plain candy coated chocolate pieces (M&M's) 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/3 cup chopped nuts (opt.) Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place cookie dough in large bowl; mix in peanut butter. Add chocolate chips, chocolate pieces, oats and nuts; mix well. Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 3 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 1 minute on baking sheet; remove to wire rack to cool completely. Store in tightly covered container. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75496879.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Fruit Shake Ingredients 1 cup milk 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened strawberries 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks, or canned in juice and drained 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla 4 ice cubes (omit if using frozen strawberries) Directions Combine all ingredients except ice cubes in blender container; blend until smooth. Add ice cubes; blend all until thickened. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf33708673.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Dilled Potato Salad Ingredients 1 lb. medium sized red potatoes 3/4 cup sour cream 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1 tsp. dill weed salt and pepper, to taste 1 small Granny Smith apple, chopped 1 small onion, chopped Directions In large saucepan, cook potatoes in boiling salted water until just tender. (Do not overcook.) Drain; rinse under cold water. When cool enough to handle, peel and cut into cubes. To prepare dressing, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, salt and pepper in small bowl. In large bowl, combine potatoes, apple and onion. Add dressing to potato mixture; toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf23807121.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Maple-Glazed Carrots Ingredients 1 lb. baby carrots 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine 2 Tbsp. maple syrup 1/4 cup golden raisins (opt.) Directions Cook carrots in boiling salted water until tender; drain. In large skillet, heat butter and syrup over medium heat. Add carrots; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add raisins, if desired. Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until carrots are lightly browned and glazed. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf57123641.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Knott's Berry Farm Meatloaf Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 1 package (roll) Jimmy Dean Hot Sausage 1 small onion, chopped 1 large carrot, grated 3 eggs 1 long sleeve saltine crackers, crushed 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce Sauce: 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup mustard 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed Directions Mix all the above ingredients by kneading them together with your hands (messy). Shape into two loaves and place 1-inch apart in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sauce: Mix and pour on top of both loaves. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Servings: 4 By Connie from Oden, Arkansas Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71346328.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Savory Salmon Puff Ingredients 1 package cream cheese, softened (3oz.) 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise 1 can salmon, drained & flaked (6oz.) 1/4 cup chopped green or red pepper 1/4 cup chopped pitted ripe olives 1/4 cup celery slices 1 Tbsp. green onion slices 3/4 tsp. dill weed salt and pepper, to taste 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed 1 egg, lightly beaten Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In large bowl, combine cream cheese and mayonnaise. Add salmon, peppers, olives, celery, onion and dill weed; season with salt and pepper. Place 1 pastry sheet on lightly floured surface; roll out to 12x10 inch rectangle. Transfer to baking sheet. Brush edges of pastry with egg; spread salmon over pastry to within one inch of edges. Roll second pastry sheet to 12x10 inch rectangle. Place over filling, matching edges; crimp edges with fingers to seal. Score top of pastry diagonally in both directions at 1 inch intervals. Bake 25-30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cut into slices with serrated knife; serve warm. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf27024806.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Fiesta Chicken Enchiladas Ingredients 2 cans milk enchilada sauce, divided 2 cups chopped cooked chicken 1/2 cup sour cream 2 cans chopped green chilies, undrained 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/4 tsp. salt 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided 10 flour tortillas (6 or 7 inch) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Pour 1 can enchilada sauce in 9x13 inch baking dish. In large bowl, combine chicken, sour cream, chilies, onions and salt; stir in 1 cup of the cheese. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each tortilla. Toll up tortillas and place, seam-side down, in prepared baking dish. Pour remaining 1 can enchilada sauce over top; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and enchiladas are heated through. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36757138.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Basic Noodle Casserole You can substitute crab, lobster, salmon, chicken or turkey for the tuna with equal results. Ingredients 1 Tbsp. butter or olive oil 1/2 cup diced onion 1/2 cup diced celery 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/2 cup water or milk 8 ounces frozen peas 1 (6-ounce) can tuna packed in water or oil, undrained 1 cup buttered bread crumbs or crushed plain potato chips 8 ounces packaged wide noodles, cooked al dente Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a glass casserole dish with vegetable oil or lightly grease. In a large saucepan, saute onion and celery in the butter or olive oil until vegetables are barely soft, but not mushy. Add mushroom soup, water, and peas. Bring to a simmer, stirring to dissolve soup. When it begins to boil, turn off heat and gently fold in tuna with liquid. Add cooked pasta noodles and toss to coat with sauce. Pour into prepared casserole and top with bread crumbs or potato chips. Bake 30 to 40 minutes until heated through and topping is lightly browned. Yield: 4 to 6 servings Variations: This basic recipe has so many variations that it is difficult to describe them all. If you don't have celery, use all onion, and vice versa. Broccoli can be substituted for the peas. Chicken or clam broth can be used instead of water or milk. Any canned or cooked seafood can be substituted for the tuna, and it also works with leftover or canned poultry. Some folks like to add cheese to the sauce or as a topping. Low-fat, low-calorie, and/or low-salt products may be used with equal success. Feel free to modify to suit your own tastes. By Christi from Paducah, KY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf24428719.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 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 More Stuff: Coupon Swap! Swap coupons with other ThriftyFun.com users.