January 30, 2007

ThriftyFun Recipes - January 30, 2007

ThriftyFun Recipes
Volume Three, Number 20, January 30, 2007

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Easy Recipes To Make With Rice Cakes

S'mores Delight

Ingredients

  • Cinnamon toast rice cakes
  • 1 Tbsp. marshmallow creme
  • 1 Tbsp. chocolate syrup

Directions

Spread desired amount marshmallow creme on rice cake. Drizzle syrup on top. Enjoy.

Breakfast Crunchy

Ingredients

  • 1 Large rice cake (your choice in flavor)
  • 1 Tbsp. peanut butter
  • 1/2 banana, sliced

Directions

Spread peanut butter on rice cake and top with banana.

Turtle Cheesecake

Ingredients

  • 2 Chocolate rice cakes
  • 2 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 Tbsp. caramel topping
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped pecans, toasted
  • 2 Tbsp. chocolate syrup

Directions

Stir together cream cheese and caramel topping in small bowl until smooth. Spread mixture over rice cake, dividing evenly. Sprinkle with pecans and drizzle with syrup.

These and other great recipes can be found at http://www.quakerricesnacks.com They have a bunch of yummy ones, guys. Check them out!

By IMAQT1962 from ILLINOIS

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Sausage Stromboli

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. salt, divided
  • 2 1/2-3 cups flour
  • 3/4 lb. bulk pork sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • dash pepper
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 Tbsp. whipped chive and onion cream cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in water; let stand for 5 minutes. Add the oil, 1/8 tsp. salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, green pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, pepper and remaining salt; set aside. Punch dough down. On a large greased baking sheet, roll dough into an 18x12 inch oval. Spread sausage mixture lengthwise down the center. Combine the sour cream and cream cheese; spread over sausage mixture. Sprinkle with cheeses. Fold one long side of dough over filling. Fold other long side of dough over filling. Fold other long side over the top; pinch seam and ends to seal. With a sharp knife, cut slits in top of dough. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Chocolate Pizza

Ingredients

  • 3 cups vanilla chips, divided
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 12 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup crisp rice cereal
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup halved maraschino cherries, patted dry
  • 1/4 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 tsp. vegetable oil

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the 2 1/2 cups vanilla chips and the chocolate chips. Microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Microwave for 1-2 minutes; stir until smooth. Immediately add marshmallows, cereal and walnuts; mix well. Spread evenly in a 13 inch pizza pan which has been coated with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange cherries on top; sprinkle with coconut. Microwave the remaining vanilla chips on high for 1 minute. Drizzle over pizza. Chill until firm. Serve at room temperature. 16-20 servings.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Crepes (French Pancakes)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. white sugar
  • 1 tsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • a pinch of salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp. of extract (vanilla, almond, any will do)
  • 2 Tbsp. melted butter

Directions

Combine flour, sugars, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix together. Add eggs and extract. Mix again. Now melt butter into frying pan and pour into bowl. Mix again. Pour some of mix into pan. Place heat on low. Spread mix so it covers the inside of pan evenly. Let it cook awhile so no longer wet. Then take spatula go around the edge then lift it through middle and flip it. Press down on crepe with spatula for about 10 seconds. Remove into plate. (this can be a dessert alone with syrup or sliced strawberries and whipped cream) I've even used it as a meal (filled it with chicken-a-la-king or sloppy joes or tunafish salad, be creative)

By LRP from LWL, MA

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Spanish Rice Turkey Casserole

Ingredients

  • 2 pkgs. Spanish rice and vermicelli mix
  • 1/4 cup butter, cubed
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
  • 3 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken
  • 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided

Directions

In a large skillet, saute rice and vermicelli in butter until golden brown. Gradually stir in the water, tomatoes, and contents of the rice seasoning packets. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the turkey, corn, sour cream and 1/2 cup cheese. Stir in rice mixture. Transfer to a greased 3 qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese (dish will be full). Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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My First Recipe: Ellie and her Daughter

Well, my first recipe wasn't actually a recipe as such, it was a combination of things to make the evening meal in the big, loving, foster parented home I was living in. I was 16, and did all of the evening meal myself, hot corned beef, mashed (creamed) potatoes and green beans. I was SO proud of myself!

I also remember my daughter's first recipe. She was eleven at the time, and concocted something she named "Bon Orange", which was just oranges peeled and sliced up, dropped into a bowl with their juice, and sprinkled over the top with coconut. We still laugh over the memory of "Bon Orange".

By Ellie from Melbourne, Australia

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Barbecued Cheese Buns

Ingredients

Cut buns in half, if not already split, butter lightly, and place in a shallow baking pan. To serve six individuals mix the following ingredients and spread over the buns:
  • 1 1/2 cups diced cheese
  • 3 hard-cooked eggs
  • 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp. grated onion
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 3 Tbsp. ketchup
  • 3/4 tsp. salt
  • dash pepper

Directions

Bake in 400 degree F oven for about 7 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Three-Cheese Shells

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. jumbo pasta shells
  • 3 cups ricotta cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
  • 2 Tbsp. dried basil
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 jars spaghetti sauce, divided

Directions

Cook pasta shells according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine the next 10 ingredients. Divide the small jar spaghetti sauce (14 oz. size), between 2 ungreased 9x13 inch baking dishes. Fill shells with the cheese mixture and place in a single layer over sauce. Pour the remaining spaghetti sauce (28 oz. size jar) over shells. Cover and bake at 350 degree F for 20 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Sweet Hot Mustard

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cup sugar
  • 2/3 cup white vinegar
  • 2/3 cup dry yellow mustard

Directions

Mix all together with a whisk in saucepan and cook over low heat till thick and cooked through. Do not leave unattended, stir constantly, about 10 minutes. Serve with pretzels as a dip, with ham, pork, turkey, on sandwiches etc. This is better than the store bought and much cheaper. I make it every Christmas for gifts, put in small jar and a bag of pretzels, perfect!

By Jackie from Middleton, WI

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