ThriftyFun Recipes - February 3, 2006

I just "inherited" a box of canned Ravioli. If I just keep serving them, as is, straight out of the can, peoples eyes will become crossed! Does anyone have ideas of preparing and serving these goodies without leaving people groaning? =)

I thank you, and the kids thank you!

Amyscrafts68 from Walnut Creek, CA

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Today's Recipes

Honey Pumpkin Chiffon Pie

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust:

20 graham crackers
1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup soft butter

Filling:

1 Tbsp. plain gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
3 eggs, separated
3/4 cup honey
2 cups cooked pumpkin
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. cloves
3 Tbsp. sugar
1 cup whipping cream, whipped

Directions

Crust:

Crush crackers very fine. Blend in the sugar and butter. Press the mixture into a deep 10 inch pie pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes.

Filling:

Soak gelatin in cold water 5 minutes. Beat yolks and combine with honey, pumpkins, milk, salt, and spices. Cook in top of double boiler until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add softened gelatin and stir until dissolved. Cool until partially set. Beat egg whites until frothy. Add sugar gradually and continue beating until stiff peaks are formed. Fold the egg whites into pumpkin mixture. Pour into cooled graham crust and chill for several hours. Top with whipped cream.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Oat Bran Brownies

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. cocoa
1 Tbsp. instant coffee
1 Tbsp. water
2 very ripe bananas
6 egg whites
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup oat bran
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped nuts

Directions

Combine cocoa, coffee, water, and bananas, and mix in a blender. Add sugar, egg whites, vanilla, and stir well. Sift together oat bran and salt and add banana mixture. Fold in nuts. Pour into a greased 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Makes about 1 dozen.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Honey Applesauce Oatmeal Bread

Ingredients

1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup applesauce
3/8 cup lukewarm milk
1 Tbsp. honey
2 packages active dry yeast
2 eggs
3 cups sifted flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup chopped nuts, for topping
cinnamon, for topping
nutmeg, for topping

Applesauce Topping:

1 cup applesauce
2 Tbsp. butter
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup flaked coconut

Directions

Bread:

Combine 1/2 cup honey, shortening, and applesauce. Heat until shortening melts. Cool to lukewarm. Combine milk, 1 Tbsp. honey, and yeast, stirring until yeast dissolves. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes. Beat eggs in large bowl. Add lukewarm applesauce mixture, yeast mixture, and flour. Mix to smooth batter. Add oats and salt; mix well. Cover and let rise until double in bulk. Beat batter again, spread batter in a greased 8 inch springform pan.

Topping:

Slowly cook applesauce down to 1/2 cup, combine with remaining ingredients. Spread topping on dough. Sprinkle with nuts, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cover and let rise until double in bulk. Bake at 375 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes or until done.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Locogene Spurlock Harrison's Chow Chow

This is a Family Favorite.

Ingredients

4 cups ground onions
4 cups ground green tomatoes
6 sweet ( red and /or green )
1/2 cup canning salt
4 cups ground cabbage
12 hot peppers (jalapeno) ground
3 or 4 carrots grated

Directions

Mix above ingredients and let stand in the refrigerator overnight. Rinse and drain.

Combine

Ingredients

5 - 3/4 cups sugar
1 Tbsp. celery seed
2 Tbsp. mustard seed
1-1/2 tsp. turmeric
4 cups cider vinegar
2 cups water

Directions

Boil this together, then add other ingredients and boil 5 minutes. Put in jars and seal at once, juice and all.

Makes 10 pints.

By Great Granny Vi from Moorpark, Ca

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Honey Orange Bread

Ingredients

1 cup whole bran cereal
1 cup orange juice, divided
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. butter, softened
1 egg
1 1/2 Tbsp. grated orange peel
2 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup dates or raisins, opt.

Directions

Combine bran cereal and 1/2 cup orange juice; set aside several minutes. In a mixing bowl, blend honey, sugar, and butter. Add egg and orange peel and mix remaining 1/2 cup juice, and cereal mixture, beating after each addition. Fold in dates or raisins if used. Pour into 2 greased and floured loaf pans. Bake at 325 degrees F for 45 to 50 minutes for small pans or 55 to 60 minutes for 1 large loaf pan. Cool in pans for about 10 minutes before turning out on a rack.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Oatmeal Sesame Bread

Ingredients

1 package active dry yeast
1 1/2 cup warm water, divided
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. butter
1 1/2 cups oats
2 1/2 to 3 cups flour, divided
1 egg white
sesame seeds

Directions

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup water; set aside for 5 minutes. Combine 1 cup water, sugar, salt, and butter. Stir in yeast mixture, oats and 1 cup of the flour. Add enough of the remaining flour to make a soft dough. Knead about 10 minutes. Cover and let rise 1 hour or until double in bulk.

Punch down and divide into 3 parts. Set aside for 10 minutes. Beat egg white and 2 teaspoons water together. Shape each of the three parts into a flat round loaf. Brush each loaf with the egg-white mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Make 3 deep grooves in each loaf to form wedges in each loaf. Let rise until double in bulk. Bake at 400 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes or until browned. Serves 18.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Darlene's Orange Salad

Ingredients