ThriftyFun Recipes - August 22, 2008

Vol. 7, Num. 164, August 22, 2008 (Read It Online) Thank you Robyn, Terri, Sandy, Robin, Elaine, Christina, Cheryl, Liz and Deeli for today's tips and recipes! 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: Recipe for Vinegar Based, Crock Pot Pulled Pork Benefits of Almond Milk How Do I Soften Hard Table Salt? Today's Food Tips: Book Review - 101 Things to Do with a Cake Mix Food Freebies at Walmart 8 in 1 Lightning Shredder Today's Contest Recipes: 4-H Breadmaker Rolls Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Fruit Smoothie Roasted Red Pepper Dip Maple Fudge Robins's Recipe Corner: Funnel Cakes Chocolate Mousse Cake Beet and Pineapple Salad Chicken Squares with Mushroom Sauce Hearty Beef and Potato 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: Recipe for Vinegar Based, Crock Pot Pulled Pork I need a recipe for crock pot pulled pork, North Carolina style (vinegar based). Can anyone help me out? Barb from Mountaindale, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf99751995.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Benefits of Almond Milk I would like to learn more about almond milk and it's benefits. Is it better than drinking 1% milk or light soy milk? I recently made some homemade almond milk, but it was kinda gristly even after blanching. How do I make it smoother? Aliesha Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46288796.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print How Do I Soften Hard Table Salt? I have a box of iodized table salt that has been left in our RV for some time and has drawn moisture to the point it is rock, solid hard. Is there any way to restore it to its original grains and make it usable again? I know this won't be a big loss if I have to toss it, but would like any ideas anyone may have. Thanks so much. Karen from Gainesville, MO Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43912242.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, 2 photo winners (1 photo and 1 pet photo) and 1 recipe winner at the end of each week. Each winner will win $25! My Frugal Life Submit a My Frugal Life Essay! Today's Food Tips: Book Review - 101 Things to Do with a Cake Mix This is to the person who was looking for recipes to use her cake mixes. I bought a great little cook book titled: "101 Things To Do With A Cake Mix" by Stephanie Ashcraft I think that I purchased this great little book at Cracker Barrel. They are very easy and really tasty! By Robyn from Clemmon, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf55075579.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Food Freebies at Walmart Remember Walmart offers several different freebies EACH week (they change weekly). If you check early in the week, there is no reason you can't get in on each freebie offered (limit 1 of each freebie per household.) LSO: If they give you a choice on flavors, don't give up if they're already out of the flavor you chose, re-apply choosing another flavor. This works. (for Webtv'ers, I rarely can get in on these offers, hard to load, but you might have better luck than me!). Good Luck Everyone! http://instoresnow.walmart.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid48622.aspx By Terri from NV Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75936161.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print 8 in 1 Lightning Shredder Instead of chopping potatoes and hard boiled eggs for potato salad, I use my cheese grater. What I have is called "8 in 1 Lightning Shredder". The largest shredder has holes almost 1/2 round. It goes very fast and all the potatoes are the same size, as are the eggs. I purchased the grater at a yard sale about 20 years ago. This would be great to use in nursing homes and for elderly people who have a hard time biting those large pieces of taters. And it's a lot faster than chopping. Source: I thought of this because I didn't like the large size potatoes in my salad. By Sandy P. from Yakima, WA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf22268724.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Today's Contest Recipes: 4-H Breadmaker Rolls Believe it or not, this recipe is at least 54 years old. When I was in 4-H, another member and I gave a demonstration on making rolls. I have since adapted it to my bread maker. Ingredients 2 eggs, plus enough milk to make 1-1/4 cups 1/4 cup shortening 1 tsp. salt 6 Tbsp. sugar 1 package yeast 5 cups bread flour 1/2 cup raisins, if desired Directions What I do is mix everything in the breadmaker and set it on the "dough" cycle. After rolls start mixing, check and make sure they are not too dry. If they are, add a little milk or water. If too wet, add a little flour. Then after it is done, take out, shape into dinner rolls, crescent rolls, or cinnamon rolls. Everyone who eats these rave about them. Let raise for 1/2 hour or till double in bulk and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes. Ovens vary so watch and if they are getting too brown, take out. Hope you all enjoy these as much as I have. Source: From 4-H pamphlet By Elaine from Iowa Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf40054272.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf Ingredients 1 lb. ground chuck 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 (8-oz.) package sharp Cheddar, grated 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/4 cup bread crumbs, toasted 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper 1/3 cup ketchup 2 Tbsp. prepared mustard 1 (3-oz.) can French fried onions Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck and next 8 ingredients, mixing well. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and mustard. Stir 1/4 cup ketchup mixture into meat mixture, reserving remaining ketchup mixture. Press meat mixture into a 9x5x3-inch loaf pan, or shape into a loaf and place on a rack in a broiler pan. Spread remaining ketchup mixture over loaf. Bake 40 minutes. Top with French fried onions; bake another 10 to 15 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink. On her show, she mixed a little brown sugar into a ketchup mixture that she added to top of meatloaf. I did that also, so good. I didn't have French fried onions so I laid strips of bacon on top. Paula Deen's Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf By Christina Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13497068.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Fruit Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup ice 1 cup vanilla lowfat yogurt 1 cup fresh fruit (I love strawberries) Splenda or sugar to taste Directions Put ice in a blender or Magic Bullet. Blend until crushed. Add yogurt, fruit and sugar or Splenda to taste. Blend until smooth. Pour into large glass and enjoy! By Cheryl Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf12865768.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Roasted Red Pepper Dip Ingredients 1/2 lb. bottled roasted red bell peppers, drained 1 lb. sour cream 1 tsp. garlic cloves, minced Directions Combine all ingredients and salt to taste in a blender. Puree until smooth. Serve chilled with chips or vegetables. I use yogurt instead of the sour cream This recipe is considered: Low Calorie Low Cholesterol Low Sodium Source: Nubell.com By Liz from Bisbee, Az Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf60369977.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Maple Fudge Yummy, yummy in the tummy ;-) Ingredients 1 1/2 cups sugar 5 oz can evaporated milk 2 tbls butter 1/4 tsp salt 2 cups mini marshmallows 1 12 oz package white chocolate morsels 1 1/2 tsp maple flavoring 1/2 cup chopped almonds or pecans, if desired Directions Combine sugar, milk, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue to stir constantly for 4 1/2 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in marshmallows, morsels and maple flavoring. Stir quickly for 1 minute. Pour into 8 inch square baking pan (I prefer glass). Refrigerate until firm and then cut in to squares. By Deeli from Richland, WA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf53908806.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Robin's Recipe Corner: Funnel Cakes Ingredients 1 1/3 cup flour 1 1/4 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. soda 2 Tbsp. sugar 3/4 Tbsp. baking powder 1 egg, beaten 2/3 cup milk Directions Sift flour, salt, soda, sugar and baking powder together in separate bowl. Mix egg and milk together. Add to dry ingredients. Beat until smooth. If batter is too thick, add a bit more milk. Hold finger over bottom of a funner, pour in some batter. Remove finger and let batter drop in a spiral motion into pan filled with 1 inch of hot oil (375 degrees F). Fry until golden brown, turning once. Remove from pan and drain on a paper towel. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve hot. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf329146.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Chocolate Mousse Cake Ingredients 1 package chocolate sandwich cookies with fudge filling, finely crushed 1 cup sugar 1 package semisweet chocolate chips (12 oz.) 1 tsp. instant coffee 4 eggs, separated 3 cups heavy cream, whipped Directions Press cookie crumbs over bottom and side of greased 9 inch spring form pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 10 minutes. Combine 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, chocolate chips, and coffee in top of double boiler. Cook until chocolate melts, stirring to blend thoroughly. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into beaten egg yolks. Add egg yolks to hot mixture, mixing well; set aside to cool. Beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Add remaining 1/2 cup sugar gradually, beating until stiff. Fold gently into whipped cream. Fold egg white mixture into chocolate mixture. Pour into cooled chocolate crust. Freeze, covered, at least overnight. Thaw in refrigerator for 8 hours before serving. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18475313.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Beet and Pineapple Salad Ingredients 4 large beets, diced 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple, drained and cut in small cubes 1 cup inner celery stalks, thinly sliced 1/4 cup onion, minced 2 Tbsp. oil (preferably olive oil) 6 Tbsp. red wine vinegar salt, to taste Directions Boil beets, unpeeled, until tender, but still firm. Cool, peel and cut into 1/4 inch cubes. Combine beets with pineapple, celery, and onions. Pour the oil and vinegar over and toss until evenly coated. Add salt to taste and toss again. Chill for several hours, then stir again. Remove from refrigerator at least 1/2 hour before serving, so it is cool but not ice cold. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf17937379.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Chicken Squares with Mushroom Sauce Chicken Squares Ingredients 3 cups diced, cooked chicken 1 cup cooked rice 2 cups soft bread crumbs 1/2 cup diced celery 1 cup chopped pimento 4 beaten eggs 2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. poultry seasoning 2 cups chicken broth Directions Combine chicken, rice, bread crumbs, celery and pimento. To the beaten eggs, add salt, poultry seasoning and broth (or use 2 cubes chicken bouillon dissolved in 2 cups hot water, then cooled); mix thoroughly. Stir into chicken mixture. Bake in greased 9x9 inch baking dish at 350 for 55 minutes. Cut in squares and serve with Mushroom Sauce. Mushroom Sauce Ingredients 1/3 cup milk 1 can condensed mushroom soup Directions Combine and heat thoroughly. 6-9 servings. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf96989351.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Hearty Beef and Potato Casserole Ingredients 4 cups frozen Tater Tots 1 lb. ground beef 1 package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed (10 oz.) 1 can French fried onions (2.8 oz.) 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 can cream of celery soup 1/3 cup milk 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. pepper Directions Place potatoes on bottom and up sides of 9x13 inch casserole. Bake uncovered at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Brown beef in large chunks; drain. Place beef, broccoli, 1/2 can French fried onions and tomatoes in potato shell. Combine soup, milk, 1/2 cup of cheese and seasonings; pour over beef mixture. Bake covered at 400 for 20 minutes; top with remaining cheese and onions and bake uncovered 5 minutes longer. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf88755983.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.