December 17, 2005

ThriftyFun Recipes - December 17, 2005


ThriftyFun Recipes
Volume One, Number 162, December 17, 2005
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Wild Mushroom Noodle Gratin

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. extra-broad egg noodles
  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 1 large red pepper, diced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 1 lb. assorted wild mushrooms, trimmed and sliced
  • 4 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dried tarragon
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 3/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 1 1/2 cups grated cheese
  • 20 Ritz crackers

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 3 qt. baking dish with cooking spray. Cook noodles according to package directions until almost tender; drain. In same pot melt 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat. Add red pepper and shallots; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, 2 Tbsp. parsley, tarragon, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 minutes. Add half and half and cheese; stir in noodles. Transfer to baking dish.. Melt remaining butter; stir into cracker crumbs. Stir in remaining parsley. Sprinkle over noodles. Bake, until golden, 15-20 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

No added fat or salt is used or needed in this tasty potato dish.

  • 1 lb (about 2 large) potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 C skim milk
  • 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp white pepper

1. Cook potatoes, covered, in a small amount of boiling water for 20-25 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat. Drain and recover.

2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over low heat, cook garlic in milk until garlic is soft, about 30 minutes.

3. Add milk-garlic mixture and white pepper to potatoes. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed or mash with a potato masher until smooth. Microwave Directions: Scrub potatoes, pat dry, and prick with a fork. On a plate, cook potatoes, uncovered, on 100% power (high) until tender, about 12 minutes, turning potatoes over once. Let stand 5 minutes. Peel and quarter. Meanwhile, in a 4-cup glass measuring cup, combine milk and garlic. Cook, uncovered, on 50% power (medium) until garlic is soft, about 4 minutes. Continue as directed above.

Yield: 4 Servings--Serving Size: 3/4 cup

Each serving provides: Calories: 141 Total fat: less than 1 g Saturated fat: less than 1 g Cholesterol: 2 mg Sodium: 70 mg

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Easy Stew

Make it today and is so much better next day.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds stew meat (Cut into nice bite size pieces)
  • 1 small bag baby carrots
  • 1 large Onion Quartered
  • large bite size pieces of Celery as much as you like
  • 1 can drained whole green beans
  • 2 cans mushroom soup
  • 2 cans beef bullion
  • 4-6 washed cut up russet potatoes with skins on

Directions

Put all in a Dutch oven mix well, and cover with foil or a lid and put in the oven at 350 degrees F for about 2 1/2 hours to 3 hours. serve sour dough rolls or corn bread muffins with it and sliced cheese. Enjoy!

By Connie from Ballwin

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Eggnog Cookies

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup eggnog
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon nutmeg

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. mix well with a wire whisk and set aside.

In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter with an electric mixer to form a grainy paste. Add eggnog, vanilla and egg yolks and beat at medium speed until smooth. Add the dry ingredients and beat at low speed just until combined. Do not over mix.

Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheets, 1 inch apart. Sprinkle lightly with nutmeg. Bake for 23-25 minutes or until bottoms turn light brown. Transfer to cool, flat surface immediately with spatula. They are small cookies and make several dozen. They are delicious.

By Connie from Ballwin

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Sunshine Rice

This citrusy rice contains almonds, celery, and onions, but no added salt for a flavorful low sodium side dish.

  • 1 1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 1/4 C finely chopped celery with leaves
  • 1 1/2 C finely chopped onion
  • 1 C water
  • 1/2 C orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • dash hot sauce
  • 1 C long-grain white rice, uncooked
  • 1/4 C slivered almonds

1. Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add celery and onions and saute until tender, about 10 minutes.

2. Add water, juices, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice and bring back to a boil. Let stand covered until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

3. Stir in almonds. Serve immediately as a side dish for a fish entree.

Yield: 4 servings--Serving Size: 1/3 cup

Each serving provides: Calories: 182 Total fat: 7 g Saturated fat: less than 1 g Cholesterol: 0 mg Sodium: 21 mg

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Peppermint Cream Punch

Directions

In a 3 qt. bowl combine 1-2 liter bottle ginger ale with 1 Tbsp. creme de menthe syrup. Top with scoops of peppermint ice cream. Garnish with mini candy canes.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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