ThriftyFun Recipes - May 14, 2007

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Today's Recipes:

• Salsa Flank Steak
• Terrific Tuna Salad
• California Zucchini Bake
• Blackberry Smoothie
• Beef Potato Balls
• Delicious Broccoli
• Honey Crispies
• Wild Rice Quiche
• Parmesan Garlic Chicken
• Low-Fat Banana Bread

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Salsa Flank Steak

Ingredients

• 1 1/4-1 1/2 lb. flank steak

Marinade

• 1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes, pureed
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup canned green chilies, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. chili powder
• salt and pepper

Directions

Trim off excess fat from steak. Combine first 7 marinade ingredients in baking dish. Save 1/4-1/2 cup for serving over steak when done. Coat steak with marinade. Allow to sit for 1 hours at room temperature. Prepare charcoal in grill. When coals are ready, grill steak for 5 minutes on each side for rare, 2-4 minutes longer for medium. Place on carving board. Slice on the diagonal into thin slices. Season with salt & pepper. Pour remaining marinade over steak.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Terrific Tuna Salad

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
• 1 med. tomato, but into small wedges
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
• Mushrooms, sliced (amount you desire)
• 1/2 cup cooked green beans cooled
• 1 can drained water-packed tuna (I use Albacore)
• 1/2 cup canned and drained white kidney beans.

Directions

Mix together 2 tsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar, and 1-1/2 tsp. Dijon mustard. Place spinach in serving bowl. Add tomato wedges, sliced onions, sliced mushrooms, cold cooked green beans, and drained white kidney beans. Add tuna. Toss to mix. Sprinkle the mixture of dressing over all, and toss again to cover. Have fresh grated Parmesan cheese in a bowl to pass with the salad.

By Connie from Oden, Arkansas

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California Zucchini Bake

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 3 med. zucchini, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup thinly sliced onion
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 tsp. chili powder
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1 can chopped green chilies
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 lg. tomato, sliced
• salt and pepper

Directions

Saute' beef, zucchini, onion, garlic powder and chili powder in a lightly greased skillet until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender-crisp. Stir frequently. Add green chilies, rice, sour cream and 1 cup cheese. Turn into a greased, shallow 2 qt. casserole. Arrange tomato slices on top. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Blackberry Smoothie

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup apple juice
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 1/2 cups frozen blackberries
• 1 banana

Directions

Combine the apple juice and yogurt in the blender first. Add fruit. Put cover on and blend until smooth. Serves: 1

By Connie from Oden, Arkansas

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Beef Potato Balls

Ingredients

• 3 cups ground beef
• 3 cups shredded potato
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 cup onion, (opt.)
• 3 cans tomato soup
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

Mix ground beef, potato, salt, pepper and onion very well in large bowl. Shape above ingredients into balls. Lay balls in a well greased casserole dish. Pour soup over balls and bake covered at 350 degrees F for 50 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cheese, return to oven for 10 more minutes, uncovered.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Delicious Broccoli

Eat your veggies! Green vegetables are the most nutritious, but I always disliked them. I always mixed mine in the rest of my meal to cover the yuck! Today I made some broccoli (the frozen bag kind) and when they were almost done, I added: a splash of lemon juice, thyme and garlic powder. They tasted so good (alone) I had to have seconds! Try it, you'll never think of broccoli the same way!

By Starchild from Lamoille County, VT

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Honey Crispies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup honey
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. allspice
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 cup crushed bran flakes

Directions

Cream butter, continue creaming adding honey slowly in a fine stream. Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and spices. Mix in bran flakes. Add to honey-butter mixture. Chill for 1 hour or until firm enough to roll 1/8 inch thick on floured board. Cut with floured cookie cutter. Bake on greased baking sheet at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Makes 3 dozen.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Wild Rice Quiche

Ingredients

• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups half and half
• 3/4 cup grated Swiss cheese
• 3/4 cup grated Monterey Jack cheese
• onion and parsley, to taste
• 5 slices, crumbled, fried bacon
• 2 cups cooked wild rice
• unbaked pie shell

Directions

Combine all ingredients. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake 10 minutes at 450 degrees F. Lower heat to 350 degrees F for 30 minutes more. Remove and let set up for 10 minutes before cutting and serving. Serves 6.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Parmesan Garlic Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tsp. crushed garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 C). Warm the garlic and olive oil to blend the flavors. In a separate dish, combine the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Dip the chicken breasts in the olive oil and garlic mixture, then into the bread crumb mixture. Place in a shallow baking dish or pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

By Connie from Oden, Arkansas

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Low-Fat Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 2 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• 2 eggs, or 3 egg whites
• 2 cups low-fat Bisquick

Directions

Using a fork, mash bananas. Add sugar, water, applesauce and eggs; mix well. Add Bisquick and mix until blended. Pour into buttered or greased loaf pan and bake at 400 degrees F for 50-55 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.

By Marnita from Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

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