ThriftyFun Recipes - June 20, 2008

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• Seafood Bisque Recipe
• Alba 77 Shake Recipe
• Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing Recipe
• Baskin Robbins Jamoca Almond Fudge Mud Pie Recipe
• Hitachi HB-B201 Bread Not Rising

Today's Food Tips:

• Cooking Roast on the Grill
• Use Fishing Line for Cake Cutter

Today's Contest Recipes:

• One-Pan Chocolate Cake
• Easy and Satisfying Sausage and Pirogies
• Leftover Chicken Noodle Casserole
• Lemon Pepper Chicken
• Tomato Soup Cake
• Healthy Dog Treat Recipes

Robins's Recipe Corner:

• Fruitsicles
• Rice With Chiles
• Marinated Chuck Steak
• Taco Stir-Fry
• Easy Rolls
• Quick Cherry Cobbler

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Seafood Bisque Recipe

Does anyone have a recipe for seafood bisque similar to that served at Cafe Nile in Kansas City? It was creamy with a pink color (paprika, I think) and some unusual middle-eastern spices and had chunks of seafood in it. It was heavenly and my family talks about it often, since the restaurant closed.

Nicki from Amarillo, Texas

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Alba 77 Shake Recipe

We love Alba 77 shakes, does anyone have a 'make your own' recipe?

Mari from Los Angeles, CA

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Good Seasons Italian Salad Dressing Recipe

I would like recipe for Good Seasons Italian salad dressing mix. I use it constantly and would like to duplicate it.

Mary from Fenton, MO

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Baskin Robbins Jamoca Almond Fudge Mud Pie Recipe

For Father's Day, we purchased a Baskin Robbins Jamoca Almond Fudge Mud Pie (a family tradition). I paid $21.00. It seems to me I might be able to make one without the weird chemical tasting fake whipped cream for less money.

So far, I figured out that it needs a graham cracker crust, a layer of thick fudge on the bottom and sides of the crust, a filling of ice cream (thought I might try JA Fudge and Coconut) and a layer of fudge on top.

My question is about the fudge. Does anyone have any idea at all of what it might be made of or is it simply a fudge topping for ice cream that is available at the grocery store? Is the topping the same as the fudge on the sides and bottom?

Holly from Richardson, TX

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Hitachi HB-B201 Bread Not Rising

I have a Hitachi HB-B201. Off and on for the past 14 years, I have had almost zero positive luck in making bread that will rise. I have tried many differing approaches; altering the ingredients slightly this way then that, and then a lot this way and then that, and then all directions, and almost invariably, I will turn out a jolly-green-giant sized crouton.

The breads have been tasty (except for those where I eventually tripled or quadrupled the yeast). I don't ever have to worry about crushing the bread when cutting it with a dull knife; either side of the blade. Storage is no problem. It doesn't seem to carry any charm for a passing rodent. The instruction booklet says nothing about the weaponization of bread flour; so I'm guessing that I'm doing something wrong.

If anyone has any "helpful" suggestions, I would love to hear it.

Don from Lake Kiowa, TX

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Cooking Roast on the Grill

When it is extremely hot, I cook a pork or beef roast on my charcoal grill. You do this by using some heavy duty foil. Sprinkle meat tenderizer (inexpensive is best!) on the meat and wrap in foil making a packet. Then place on the grill and let cook. It usually takes anywhere from 1 to 2 hours. My family loves it and the meat is usually falling apart.

By Karen from Pensacola, FL

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Use Fishing Line for Cake Cutter

Fishing line is a great cake cutter when you want to avoid the cake and icing transferring to the next piece. We did this at my wedding to avoid the vanilla and chocolate cake from mixing and making the icing on the cake look sloppy. I now use the line for my kids party cakes the icing stays where it's supposed to and I don't have to hear kids saying their chocolate has white on it or vise versa.

By Kristi from Deer Park, TX

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One-Pan Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 heaping Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 6 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp. white vinegar
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 cup confectioner's sugar
• 1-2 Tbsp. water

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Measure flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda, and salt into an 8- or 9-inch round or square baking pan and mix well. Be sure to combine all ingredients. Make three holes in the dry mixture. Pour the vinegar into one, the oil into another, and the vanilla into the third. Pour the cold water over the entire pan. Mix all the ingredients together until well blended. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick poked into the center comes out clean.

When finished, place cake on a wire rack and let it cool in the pan for approximately 35 minutes.

This incredibly moist cake is good frosted or unfrosted. By Lee-Ann from Montreal, Canada

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Easy and Satisfying Sausage and Pirogies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. Italian sausage links (or cut rope sausage into desired pieces)
• 1 jar spaghetti sauce
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• Potato and Cheese Pirogies
• Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

Place sausage in a crockpot. Mix sauce and spices and pour over all. Cook all day on low or about 3-4 hours on high. (It will be so moist!). When ready to eat, cook pirogies and drain. Serve sausage and sauce over pirogies. Sprinkle with Parmesan if desired. Just add a veggie or salad and voila! Note: you can also bake the sausage in the oven with sauce poured over for about 40 minutes at 350 degrees F. Enjoy!

I don't know what gave me the idea to serve these together, but we are hooked.

By Carol from Landisville, PA

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Leftover Chicken Noodle Casserole

I like to buy fried chicken from the deli at the grocery store, but I usually have a lot left over after dinner. So i cut the cold fried chicken off the bones while I'm cooking 1 1/4 cups of elbow macaroni until tender. Then I mix the macaroni, chicken, 1/2 cup frozen peas and 3/4 cup mayonnaise. I put the mixture in an 8 inch square baking dish and sprinkle with seasoned bread crumbs. I bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes Until the top is browned. Let cool for 5 minutes then serve. 4 servings

By Carol from West Milton, Oh

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Lemon Pepper Chicken

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/3 cup water
• 2 tsp. instant chicken bouillon
• 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp. coarse pepper
• 2 to 3 lb. chicken pieces

Directions

In a shallow dish or plastic bag, combine all ingredients except chicken. Mix well and add chicken pieces. Cover dish, marinate in refrigerator 4 hours or overnight. Remove chicken from marinade. Heat marinade thoroughly. Grill or broil chicken for approximately 20 minutes. Baste chicken with marinade and turn frequently.

By Connie from Cotter, AR

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Tomato Soup Cake

Tomato Soup Cake I

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup tomato soup (in which 1 tsp. baking soda has been added)
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. nutmeg
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. cloves (ground)
• 1 cup raisins, chopped

Directions

Cream shortening and sugar. Add tomato soup. Sift dry ingredients and add to mixture. Stir in nuts and raisins. Bake at 350 degrees F for 40 minutes in greased and floured 9x13 inch pan.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Tomato Soup Cake II

Ingredients

• 1 package chocolate cake mix
• 3 eggs
• 1 can tomato soup (undiluted)
• 1/4 cup water (I wash the soup can out with the water)

Directions

Pour all in mixing bowl and beat/mix well. Pour into greased/floured 13x9 inch cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes.

Frost with a cream cheese or chocolate frosting.

Source: My daughter got this recipe from one of her customers and was nice enough to share it with me.

By auntieM39 from N. Richland Hills, TX

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Healthy Dog Treat Recipes

Courtesy of http://bowwowpetbakery110mbcom/

Wheatfree, No Preservatives, No Corn, No Soy, No Added Salt or Sugar!

Here is some top sellers that dogs keep begging for more. All ingredients are organic. But how you choose to make each recipe is up to you. Recipes scaled down from original.

Apple Honey and Oats

• 1/2 cup chicken broth (Homemade preferred with no salt added!)
• 1 Tbsp. powdered milk
• 6 Tbsp. apple puree
• 1 tsp. honey
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 6 Tbsp. finely ground rolled oats
• oat flour

Lamb Heart and Cheese

• 1/2 cup chicken broth (Homemade preferred with no salt added!)
• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 1 lamb heart pureed with 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp kelp powder
• 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
• rye and barley flour

MilkBone

• 1/4 cup water
• 1 Tbsp. powdered milk
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp. oil
• rye and barley flour

Peanut Butter

• 1/4 cup rice milk or water
• 2 Tbsp. peanut butter
• 1 tbsp Molasses
• 1 tsp Alfalfa powder
• Rye and barley Flour

Blueberry Muffins

• 1/2 Cup chicken broth or water
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 Cup pureed blueberries
• 2 tsp. cinnamon
• 4-6 Tbsp. honey
• 1/2 tsp alfalfa powder
• spelt and rye flour

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By Chicklet from Canada

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Fruitsicles

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1/2 pkg. frozen strawberries, thawed (10 oz. size pkg.)
• 1 cup crushed pineapple
• 1/3 cup evaporated milk

Directions

Combine banana and strawberries in bowl, mixing well. Add pineapple, beating well. Add milk, beating well. Pour into four 5 oz. paper cups. Insert small plastic spoons, handle up, in each cup. Freeze until firm. Peel off paper cup to serve. 4 servings.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Rice With Chiles

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cooked rice
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2/3 can chopped green chilies
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/4 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, sliced
• cheddar cheese, shredded (opt.)

Directions

Mix rice with salt and pepper. Layer rice, chilies, sour cream and Monterey Jack cheese in greased casserole until all ingredients are used, beginning and ending with rice. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Top with cheddar cheese. Let stand until cheese is melted before serving.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Marinated Chuck Steak

Ingredients

• 1 chuck steak, 1-2 1/2 lbs., 1 1/2 in. thick
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. dry mustard
• 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Tbsp. horseradish
• 2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• unseasoned meat tenderizer

Directions

Trim chuck steak. Sprinkle steak with meat tenderizer. Add to marinade, turning to coat. Add to marinade, turning to coat. Let stand for 20 minutes, turning once. Broil steak to desired degree of doneness, brushing with marinade.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Taco Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 Tbsp. oil
• 1 cup whole kernel corn
• 1 can tomatoes (1 lb.)
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 cups grated mild cheddar cheese
• 1 package corn chips
• 1 head lettuce, shredded

Directions

Brown ground beef and onion in oil in large skillet, stirring until crumbly. Pour off drippings. Stir in corn, tomatoes and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Simmer covered, over low heat for 10 minutes. Stir in 1 cup cheese and corn chips. Cook until cheese is partially melted. Place lettuce on serving platter. Spoon ground beef mixture over top. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Makes 6 servings.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Easy Rolls

Easy Rolls I

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening or butter
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 Tbsp. salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 beaten eggs
• 2 Tbsp. yeast
• approximately 5 cups flour

Directions

Use hot water to melt shortening. Cool to lukewarm. Add salt, sugar, beaten eggs and yeast. Add enough flour for a soft dough. Roll them out right away. Spread with butter, brown sugar and cinnamon and set in a warm place to rise about 1 1/2 hours. Bake at 350 degrees F. I bake 10 minutes on bottom rack and 5 minutes on top. Frost with your favorite frosting, if desired.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Easy Rolls II

Ingredients

• 1 package white Jiffy cake mix
• 1 package dry yeast
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/4 cups warm water

Directions

Mix together. Then add 2 1/2-3 cups flour until you can knead and is not sticky. Let rise 1 hour. Make into rolls or coffee cake. Let rise 30 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Can be made the night before to the point of making into rolls. Refrigerate overnight; then let rise 1 hour and bake as above. For coffee cake (makes two 8 inch), divide into 2 greased pans. Melt margarine (1/2 stick) and pour over bread dough. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Let rise and then bake.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Quick Cherry Cobbler

Ingredients

• 1 stick margarine
• 1 can unsweetened cherries (16oz.)
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 3/4 cup milk

Directions

Melt margarine in 8x12 inch baking dish. Spoon in cherries. Combine remaining ingredients in bowl, stirring until smooth. Pour over cherries. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes. Serve with ice cream.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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