ThriftyFun Recipes - February 8, 2007

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Today's Recipes:

• Soda Cracker Bars
• Lentils and Cheese
• Summertime Salad With Honey Dressing
• Valentine's Day Recipe: Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
• Healthy Banana Bars (Diabetic and Low Cholestrol)
• Hot Dogs in Pocketbooks
• Home Made Liver Paste
• Chicken Surprise Recipe

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Soda Cracker Bars

Tastes like Heath Bars.

• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 6 ounces chocolate chips
• 6 ounces butterscotch chips
• soda crackers
• 1 cup chopped nuts, optional

By Jan E from Suring, WI

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Lentils and Cheese

When all six kids were at home and I was feeding us on $35 a month, this was a favorite. Lentils are cheap, and my husband grew all the vegetables. Served with mashed potatoes with butter and a veggie like corn or green beans, we thought this was fine eating. We used to say that the poor king had to eat pickled butterfly eyebrows and such, but hearty food was fit for a peasant.

• 12 oz. dry lentils (1 1/4 cup), cooked soft
• 2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tsp. salt
• pepper to taste
• A pinch each of thyme, sage and marjoram
• 2 large onions, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• A 16 oz. can of tomatoes, or a pint of home-canned
• 2 carrots, sliced thin
• 1/2 cup celery, sliced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 3 cups grated cheddar cheese, sharp if you can afford it

Note: The lentils take about 30 minutes when cooked in 3 1/2 cups water.

By Coreen from Rupert, ID

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Summertime Salad With Honey Dressing

• 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1 1/2 cups fresh peach cubes (about 2 peaches)
• 1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple cubes
• 1 cup fresh sliced strawberries
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 3/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3/4 cup peach preserves or orange marmalade
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

In a large bowl, combine chicken, fruit, celery, almonds and onions. Mix dressing in a small bowl. Pour about 1/2 cup (just enough to moisten) over chicken mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill salad and leftover dressing for several hours. Add remaining dressing just before serving. Serves-6-8

By Jan E from Suring, WI

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Valentine's Day Recipe: Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

Here's a perfect romantic recipe to make on this Valentine's Day: chocolate-covered strawberries. And it's so easy to make!

CHOCOLATE-COVERED STRAWBERRIES

• 10 strawberries
• 1 8oz chocolate bar

Wash strawberries, and dot with paper towels to dry. The strawberries have to be really dry, otherwise the chocolate won't stick to them.

Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, and microwave for several minutes until melted.

Put a piece of parchment paper on the counter (so the chocolate strawberries don't stick). But if you don't have parchment paper, you can use a piece of foil or a large plate.

Dip strawberries in chocolate, and lay on the parchment paper.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes, so the chocolate hardens.

Enjoy!

By Melanie Mendelson

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Healthy Banana Bars (Diabetic and Low Cholestrol)

This is a recipe that my friend recently gave to me. She made this recipe to use as a snack for her husband who is a diabetic, and also has to watch his cholesterol. It is very good and very good for you.

Mix together dry ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Chopped Almonds
• 1 cup Oatmeal
• 1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon Ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon Cloves,
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Soda
• 1/4 cup Konsyl
• 1/2 to 1 cup raisins as you like
• 1/2 cup Splenda (optional)
• 1/4 cup Flax Seed (Optional)

Mix together liquid ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Olive Oil or Canola Oil
• 1 cup Non Fat Buttermilk
• 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce,
• 1 large mashed banana (1/2 to 3/4 cup)

To get the health benefits, be sure to use Whole Wheat Flour (preferably Stone Ground), and the Konsyl. Do not substitute or omit these ingredients.

By Harlean from Hot Springs, Arkansas

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Hot Dogs in Pocketbooks

• Hot dogs
• Cheese
• Fresh bread

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Home Made Liver Paste

• 1 pound chicken livers
• 2/3 cup chopped onions
• 1/3 cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

By Jan E from Suring, WI

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Chicken Surprise Recipe

Take one large chicken breast, cut it in half and then make a slit in the breast where you just cut to make a pocket. Use 1 med-large Mushroom cap and cut it into lengths to fit inside the chicken breast, then get a small handful of shredded cheese and put it inside or on top of mushroom, 2-4 thin slices of Prosciutto or Bacon rashes and wrap it around the Chicken breast. Secure it with toothpicks to stop cheese from coming out or you can leave the bacon/proscuitto out. Put it on a baking tray in a pre-heated oven on about 170 degrees C for about 45 minutes or when chicken is cooked. Serves 2 with a side plate of steamed vegetables. Very yummy, Enjoy! I used a gas oven.

Lambchop from Western Australia

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