October 05, 2005

ThriftyFun Recipes - October 5, 2005


ThriftyFun Recipes
Volume One, Number 103, October 5, 2005
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Today's Recipes


Apricot Coconut Balls

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup dried apricots, ground
  • 2 cup shredded coconut
  • 2/3 cup (1/5 of 15 oz. sweetened condensed milk
  • Powdered sugar

Directions

Combine apricots and coconut. Add sweetened condensed milk and blend well. Shape into small balls and roll in powdered sugar. Let stand till firm.

By Terri

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Goulash or Elbow Spaghetti

Some people call this goulash, my mom called it "elbow spaghetti".

Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 lb bag of big elbow macaroni
  • 1 large can of tomato juice

Directions

Brown beef and onion with whatever spices you enjoy (I use garlic salt and Italian herbs). Boil macaroni noodles as directed on package. Drain noodles. Mix in beef and onions. Pour in tomato juice, mix and enjoy!

By Sandie

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Fresh Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler I

Ingredients

  • 4 cups peaches (peeled and sliced)
  • 2 cups sugar (divided)
  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 cup milk

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine peaches and 1 cup sugar; set aside. Melt margarine in a 9x13 inch glass dish. Combine all remaining ingredients; mix until all lumps are gone. Pour over margarine and spoon fruit on top of batter. Bake at 325 degrees F for 50-60 minutes.

By Robin


Peach Cobbler II

Ingredients

  • 1 stick butter
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk or buttermilk
  • 1 can peach slices, drained
  • A dash or 2 of cinnamon &/or nutmeg, optional

Directions

Melt butter in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, milk, spices and sugar; pour over melted butter. Pour peaches over batter. Bake at 400 degrees until golden brown.

Very easy to make, delicious hot or cold!

By Terri

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Cheddar Cheese Soup

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup onion (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup carrot (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup celery (finely chopped)
  • 3 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 Tbsp. water
  • 4 oz. sharp Cheddar cheese (diced)
  • 1 can condensed cream of potato soup
  • 1 jar pasteurized process cheese spread

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine onionk carrot, celery and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. In small bowl, combine cornstarch and water; mix well. Stir into broth mixture. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Add Cheddar cheese, potato soup and cheese spread; whisk until cheese is melted and mixture in well combined. Heat gently; DO NOT BOIL. Makes 6 (1 cup) servings.

By Robin

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Fruit Salad

Fruit Salad I

Ingredients:

  • 1 can pineapple chunks and juice (17 oz.)
  • 1 can fruit cocktail and juice (17 oz.)
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1 small mandarin oranges (drained)
  • 1 pkg. instant lemon pudding (3 oz.)

Directions:

Put all in plastic bag and mix well. Pour in pan or bowl. Refrigerate until set.

By Robin


Fruit Salad II

Ingredients:

  • 1 can peach pie filling
  • 1 can pineapple tidbits (drained)
  • 1 can mandarin oranges (drained)
  • 3 bananas

Directions:

Mix all of above together and refrigerate.

By Robin


Fruit Salad III

Ingredients

  • 3 Lg Banana's peeled and diced place in a large bowl.
  • 3 red apples peeled and diced and throw away core. place inside bowl with banana's.
  • 3 cans of Mango Oranges drain juice pour in bowl.
  • 3 cans of crushed pineapples drain juice pour into bowl.

Directions

Mix fruit together add a tablespoon of sugar.

My Grandma gave me this recipe when I was young and is still a favorite to this day for my kids.

By Kristy Hull

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Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. hamburger
  • 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1 can tomato soup
  • 1 can kidney beans
  • 1 can tomato paste
  • 1 pkg. Schillings Chili Spice Mix

Directions

Brown hamburger and onion and drain. Drain beans. Add other ingredients and simmer. Serve topped with cheese, raw onion and sour cream.

By Robin

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