ThriftyFun Recipes - February 5, 2008

Vol. 7, Num. 25, February 5, 2008 (Read It Online) Thank you Robin, Tina, Stella, Corine and Connie for today's 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: What Is Anso Sauce? Making Ortega Style Taco Sauce Today's Recipes: Dollar Rolls Spicy Chicken Cheese Dip Orange Salad Supreme Louisiana Creole Gumbo Vietnamese Avocado Shake Grandma's Egg and Shredded Wheat Pineapple Sour Cream Cake Beans and Cornbread Casserole Noodles and Corned Beef 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: What Is Anso Sauce? What is Anso sauce? i have a recipe for a marinade for pork ribs. One of the ingredients is Anso sauce. I haven't a clue what it is. It's obviously something you can get in the U.S. and not available here in Malta. Does anyone know what I can use as a substitute? Please try not to give brand names of alternatives. There's a good chance that I won't know what you're talking about either, as they may not be available here. A description of its uses and basic ingredients would be just fine. MANY, MANY, THANKS! Cettina from Malta, Europe Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94934801.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Making Ortega Style Taco Sauce How do I make taco sauce? Like the kind Ortega makes in the bottle, it's too expensive! granniegityergun from Rochester, NY Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf36106942.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: Dollar Rolls Ingredients 1 cup boiling water 1/4 cup sugar 2 Tbsp. shortening 1 tsp. salt 1 pkg. yeast 1/4 cup lukewarm water 1 egg, beaten 3 1/2 cups flour Directions Pour water over sugar, shortening and salt. Cool to lukewarm and add yeast that has been softened in lukewarm water. Add egg; mix well. Add half of flour; beat smooth. Add remaining flour. Mix thoroughly. Cover; let rise in warm place until double in bulk. Stir dough. Fill greased muffin pans half full. Let rise. Bake 350 degree F oven until brown. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf18064537.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Spicy Chicken Cheese Dip Ingredients 1 Whole Deli Rotisserie Chicken (or roast your own) 2 pkg cream cheese 1 regular size bottle Blue Cheese dressing 1 6 oz bottle Red Hot Sauce (not Tabasco) 2 cups Cheddar or Colby Cheese Directions Shred chicken as finely as you can, (it makes it easier to dip), then add the other ingredients and heat up on stove or crock pot. Great with Frito Scoops or any other of your favorite dippers (crackers, tortilla chips) Everyone enjoys this, and always ask for this recipe. Bon Apetit` By Teena from Indiana Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf62591532.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Orange Salad Supreme Ingredients 1 pkg. tapioca pudding mix 1 pkg. orange gelatin 1 pkg. vanilla instant pudding mix 2 cups hot water 1 pkg. whipped topping mix 1 can Mandarin oranges, drained Directions Combine tapioca pudding mix, orange gelatin and vanilla instant pudding. Mix with hot water. Cook until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly, as it burns easily. Let cool completely; then fold in one package whipped topping mix, prepared according to directions, and the drained Mandarin oranges. Be sure oranges are well drained. Chill until set. Can be made the day before serving. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10261187.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Louisiana Creole Gumbo Ingredients 1 dozen crabs, scaled 1 cup chopped onions 1 lb. okra 1 cup chopped celery 3 cups raw shrimp, peeled, de-veined 2 cups canned tomatoes, drained 5 bay leaves 2 dozen oysters salt and pepper dash cayenne or pepper sauce 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley 4 Tbsp. flour 4 Tbsp. butter 1 cup tomato liquid 5 cups hot water Directions Melt butter in saucepan; add flour; saute onion and celery until light brown. Add okra and cook 30 minutes until it ceases to rope, stirring often. Stir in tomatoes and gradually add hot water and tomato liquid. Add bay leaves, crabs, shrimp, oysters, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring often. Clean crabs; remove hard shells and legs. Crack claws, and cut body in half. Crabmeat can be substituted for crabs. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf72021963.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Vietnamese Avocado Shake By Stella Rivét I had never eaten avocado sweet before I went to Viet Nam and I have to admit I was a little skeptical. I have always been an avocado lover, in sandwiches, tortilla soup, burritos or in guacamole. My first time eating avocado in dessert form was at a night time street vending stand in Viet Nam. Around 5pm at night the stands with there bright "Sinh To" (which means blended fruit drink) signs, short plastic tables and chairs were set up. Here you can get mixed fruit shakes, including mango, papaya, banana, pineapple, and avocado. As I began to drink my sweet avocado shake I tried to not think of it as the salty creamy sensation I so loved but rather I tried to think of it as a new fruit I had never had, in order to avoid my notions of how I thought it should taste get in the way of me enjoying this new treat. I fell in love with this sweet creamy dessert. Sweet Avocado Shakes 1 Avocado 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/2-3 Tablespoon(s) sugar, to taste 1/2 cup ice Put in a blender and blend until smooth. By Stella Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf44721120.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Grandma's Egg and Shredded Wheat My grandmother used to feed this to my father when he was a boy. He loves it to this day. I remember the first time she cooked it for me. I thought it was odd as my own mother only gave us the shredded wheat with hot milk and sugar - but then I tasted it and was sold for good! This is a GREAT alternative to eggs and toast! Even my picky husband and kids love it. Try it - you'll love it too! Ingredients 1 or 2 large eggs 1 or 2 shredded wheat squares boiling hot water butter or margarine salt and pepper to taste Hint - one egg per one shredded wheat square. Directions Heat pan on medium high heat. Place shredded wheat in a wide bowl or on a deep plate (flatter old fashioned soup-style bowl). Boil water in a teakettle or pot. Fry egg(s) to over easy, need the whites cooked and yolks should be runny (important!). Before the egg(s) are fully cooked, (after flipping egg to other side), pour the boiling water over the shredded wheat and immediately drain the water off in sink, holding them down with the spatula/flipper. You'll need to work FAST so the eggs don't get overcooked. Place one tablespoon of butter or margarine on each of the shredded wheat square used. Place the cooked egg(s) on the shredded wheat. Salt and pepper to taste. Use a fork to mix them up, mushing the yolk into the shredded wheat Enjoy Yield: One Serving Source: This is my paternal Grandmother's recipe. It is so good! Much better than egg and toast! Pure butter is actually good for us when used in moderation; however, if you are paranoid about using real butter and 'frying', you can use a poached or soft boiled egg and margarine - still make sure the egg yolk is loose. The egg yolk is what adds to the overall taste and texture of this dish. By Corine from Stafford, VA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf92729411.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Pineapple Sour Cream Cake Ingredients 1 box sour cream cake mix 1 box instant pineapple pudding (3 oz.) 1 bottle 7-Up (10 oz.) 3/4 cup oil 4 eggs Icing: 1 can crushed pineapple (8 oz.) 1/2 cup margarine 2 eggs, beaten 1 cup sugar 1 cup flaked coconut Directions Mix all ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Chill. For Icing: Mix first 4 ingredients and cook until thick. Add coconut. Cool slightly and spread on cold cake. Keep refrigerated. Freezes well. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf67465817.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Beans and Cornbread Casserole Ingredients 2 lbs. ground beef 1 large diced onion 2 cups cooked pinto beans 1 med. can diced tomatoes 1 can Cream of celery soup 1/2 cup chopped jalapeno peppers 1 box Jiffy Cornbread mix Directions Brown hamburger and onion. Combine with remaining ingredients. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Make thin cornbread mixture of Jiffy Mix and pour on top. Bake at 425 degrees F about 1/2 hour or until done. Source: Marth White newsletter By Connie from Cotter, AR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf43268559.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Noodles and Corned Beef Ingredients 1 pkg. noodles, cooked 1 can corned beef, shredded 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 can mushroom soup 1 cup finely cut celery 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated crushed potato chips Directions Combine all ingredients except cheese and chips in casserole; bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes. Top with cheese and chips; bake 5-10 more minutes. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf46463968.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. 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