August 15, 2006

ThriftyFun Recipes - August 15, 2006


ThriftyFun Recipes
Volume Two, Number 154, August 15, 2006
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Mom's Buttermilk Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 2 cups flour

Directions

In a bowl, mix first 3 ingredients together. Stir in soda into buttermilk in a measuring cup. Add to bowl. Lightly stir in baking powder and flour, just enough to moisten dry ingredients. Mixture will be thick and lumpy. Heat a griddle or frying pan over medium heat and lightly grease. Cook on a hot greased griddle. Flip when bubbles break on the surface and the edges begin to dry. Makes 18-20 medium pancakes.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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White Chocolate Meringue Torte

Ingredients

  • 1 cup egg whites (8 large)
  • 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
  • 1 cup sugar
  • Filling and topping:
  • 8 oz. white chocolate, coarsely chopped
  • 1 package frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 pint fresh raspberries or strawberries
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

Two days before serving, preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Line 3 baking sheets with foil or parchment paper. With pencil, outline an 8 inch circle on each. In large bowl of electric mixer, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until peaks form. gradually add granulated sugar; beat until stiff but not dry, about 3 minutes. With spatula, spread 1/3 of the meringue evenly over each circle. Bake 3 hours; turn off oven; leave meringues in oven overnight. Then carefully peel away foil or parchment paper. Make filling and topping: On waxed paper, with pencil, mark 8 inch circle; tape paper to baking sheet or inverted cake pan.

Melt 1/4 of the chocolate in top of double boiler over hot water; or microwave in a glass custard cup on medium about 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds. With spatula, spread melted chocolate over marked circle. Refrigerate until firm, about 15 minutes.

In blender or food processor, puree thawed raspberries, and press through a sieve into a glass measure; discard seeds. Place 1/4 cup puree in a custard cup; sprinkle 1 tsp. gelatin over it; let stand 5 minutes. Add 1 inch hot water to small pan; place cup in pan; heat and stir until gelatin dissolves. Or place 1 cup in microwave; microwave on high for 40 seconds. Let gelatin mixture cool; remove chocolate round from refrigerator; carefully peel away waxed paper; invert onto same paper; brush with raspberry puree. Return round to refrigerator until set.

Place remaining puree in medium bowl or microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle with remaining gelatin. Let stand 5 minutes; dissolve as in previous step. While it is hot, add remaining chocolate; heat and stir until melted. Remove from heat. If using a microwave oven, cook on high for about 1 minute, stirring every 30 seconds. Set bowl with chocolate in larger bowl with ice and water. Stir occasionally until mixture is very thick, about 5 minutes.

In small bowl, whip 1 cup cream until stiff. When chocolate mixture is consistency of unbeaten egg whites, fold in cream until no white streaks remain. Place a meringue layer on doily-covered cake plate. Cover with half of chocolate cream mixture; scatter 1/4 cup strawberries or raspberries over chocolate. Repeat with another meringue layer, remaining chocolate cream mixture, and 1/4 cup berries. Place remaining meringue layer on top. In large bowl of electric mixer, beat remaining cream with confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread a thin layer over side and top of torte; place remaining cream in pastry bag with star tip.

Remove raspberry round from refrigerator. With sharp knife, cut into 10 wedges. Transfer each to top of cake, reassembling circle. Pipe a stir in center of each raspberry wedge and a double row of stars around top edge or torte. With remaining cream, pipe stars around bottom edge. Place a raspberry or small strawberry on top of each star. Refrigerate several hours or overnight before slicing. Makes 10 servings.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Rice Cereal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rice, cooked (leftover rice from another meal works well for this)
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. sugar
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 tsp. butter or margarine

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat until warmed but not boiling. You can adjust the cinnamon and sugar to your taste. This can also be microwaved very easily. Serves 4.

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Oatmeal Muffins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon (opt.)
  • 1 cup raisins (opt.)

Directions

Mix all ingredients; batter will be lumpy. Spoon batter into greased muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15-20 minutes. Makes 1 dozen.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Fannie Mae Fudge

Ingredients

  • 4 cups sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 cup real butter (2 sticks)
  • 25 lg. Marshmallows, cut up
  • 18 oz. Hershey bar, cut up (largest Hershey bar you can find)
  • 12 oz. Semi-sweet chocolate bits
  • 2 oz. Unsweetened baking chocolate
  • 1 cup nuts

Directions

Mix together milk, sugar, vanilla and butter. Boil mixture for 2 minutes. Turn off heat and add marshmallows, stir until melted. Add all chocolate and stir until melted. Add nuts. Put in greased 12x16 inch pan or two 9x13 inch pans. Cut when cooled.

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