ThriftyFun Recipes - February 6, 2006

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Today's Recipes

Czech Kolaches

Ingredients

3 package dry yeast
1 Tbsp. plus 1/2 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup lukewarm water
2 cups milk
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 cup shortening, margarine or butter, melted
3 egg yolks, beaten
1 whole egg, beaten
5 to 6 cups flour, divided
fruit filling of your choice
melted butter for tops

Directions

Dissolve yeast and 1 Tbsp. sugar in lukewarm water and set aside to work. Scald milk and let cool to lukewarm, then add 1/2 cup sugar, salt, melted shortening, beaten egg yolks, and egg. Mix well, then beat in 3 cup of flour. Add yeast mixture and mix well. Then add enough flour to make a soft dough.

After dough is mixed well, place in greased bowl and let rise until double in bulk. Make 1 inch balls of dough and put on greased cookie sheet. Let rise. Make a depression in centers of balls several times while rising. this keeps the filling from popping out as the dough rises and bakes. Fill with filling of your choice. Let rise again and bake at 400 degrees F until brown, about 7 minutes. Brush tops with melted butter when taken from oven and place on rack to cool. Makes 5 dozen.

Note: Cherry, pineapple, apricot, prune and poppy seed are favorite fillings. A little applesauce mixed with the prune not only helps stretch it but also tends to mellow the flavor.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Danish Kringle

Ingredients

Dough:

1 package yeast
1/4 cup warm water
1 cup butter or margarine
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 eggs, beaten

Filling:

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup sugar
fruit filling as desired
vanilla or almond extract
1 egg white, slightly beaten
chopped nuts, if desired

Directions

Dough:

Dissolve yeast in warm water.. Mix butter or margarine, flour, and salt as for pie crust. Add the yeast mixture and sugar. Add as much of beaten eggs as you need to absorb the flour mixture. Turn onto a floured board and knead until smooth. Divide into 2 or 3 parts and roll each into oblong strips.

Filling:

Cream butter and sugar together and spread on strips of dough. Spread with desired fruit filling to which extract has been added. Fold dough lengthwise win thirds and place on a greased baking sheet, seam side up. Brush with beaten egg white and sprinkle with nuts or leave plain and frost later. Let rise for 2 hours. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F. Slice into strips 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Turkey Pockets al Greco

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. ground turkey
1 cup finely chopped onion, divided
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. dried oregano
8 mini pita breads (3 inches in diameter), warmed
1 cup tomato, diced
1 cup peeled, thinly sliced cucumber
2 oz. feta cheese

Directions

Brown turkey, 1/2 cup onions, and garlic in oil. Stir in parsley and oregano; cook 2 minutes. Trim about 1/2 inch off the top of each pita. Spoon meat mixture into each pita. Top with remaining onions, tomato, cucumber, and feta cheese.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Debbie's Crock Pot Chili

Ingredients

1 - 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
1 small-medium onion, chopped
3 cans diced tomatoes (undrained) (Each can is around 15 oz)
1 can tomato sauce
1 can (tomato sauce can) water
1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes and green chilies (undrained)
2 cans Bush's mild chili beans
couple dashes of cumin
1/4-1/2 tsp garlic powder
chili powder to taste.

Directions

Cook onion with beef. Drain grease and add to crock pot along with all other ingredients.

Cook on high about 4 hours, then turn to low a while till dinner (I have a warm setting so after cooking some additional time on low, I set on warm).

By Debbie Dzurilla from Bartlett IL

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Our Favorite Pork Chops

Ingredients

6 medium sized pork chops
2 onions, sliced
1 can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Brown pork chops in skillet. Cover with onions. Spread undiluted orange juice over onions. Season to taste. Cover and simmer for 1/2 hour. Check occasionally to make sure meat isn't sticking. Add a little water if necessary. Serve with rice. Serves 6.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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