ThriftyFun Recipes - July 12, 2007

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Today's Recipes:

• Grilled Seasoned Shrimp
• Malted Milk Cookies
• Barbecued Country Ribs
• Turkey Stuffing Roll-Ups
• No-Bake Cheesecake Pie
• Peanut Butter Pancakes
• Chocolate Banana Bread
• Scoops of Ice Cream Pie

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Grilling Fresh Tuna Steaks

I was planning on cooking fresh tuna steaks on the grill tonight--the forecast is for stormy weather. Can I cook these on my indoor counter top grill or should I freeze them for another time and go to Plan B for dinner?

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McCormick Mediterranean Pasta Mix Recipe

Does anyone know the ingredients for McCormick Mediterranean pasta mix? It has been discontinued and my family loves that pasta salad.

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Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Fudge Recipe

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Grilled Seasoned Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. uncooked large shrimp
• 1 small red onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• salt and pepper, to taste, opt.

Directions

Peel and devein shrimp leaving tails intact, if desired. Coat a grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting grill. Grill shrimp, covered, over indirect medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turns pink. Cool; cover and refrigerate until chilled. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the remaining ingredients; add shrimp. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with a slotted spoon.

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Malted Milk Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 2 Tbsp. instant chocolate drink mix
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 cups malted milk balls, crushed

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugars. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, drink mix, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in malted milk balls. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute before removing from pans to wire racks.

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Barbecued Country Ribs

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1 1/2 lb. boneless country-style ribs, cut into 2 inch chunks
• 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• 1 cup hot water
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 tsp. chili powder
• 1/8-1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1 small onion, halved and sliced

Directions

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Add rib pieces; shake to coat. In a pressure cooker, brown meat on all sides in oil; drain. Combine the water, ketchup, chili powder and hot pepper sauce; pour over ribs. Add onion. Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe. Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium high and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from the heat; allow pressure to drop on its own. Skim fat from sauce if necessary and serve with ribs, if desired.

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Turkey Stuffing Roll-Ups

Ingredients

• 1 package stuffing mix
• 1 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 lb. sliced deli smoked turkey
• 1 can french-fried onions, crushed

Directions

Prepare stuffing mix according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine soup and milk; set aside. Spoon about 1/4 cup stuffing onto each turkey slice. Roll up and place in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour soup mixture over roll-ups. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with onions. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

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No-Bake Cheesecake Pie

Ingredients

• 1 cup vanilla or white chips
• 2 packages. (8oz. each) cream cheese, cubed
• 1 carton frozen whipped topping, thawed (8oz.)
• 1 graham cracker crust - 9 inch
• 1/3 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips

Directions

In a heavy saucepan, melt chips over medium-low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into the crust. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until set. Just before serving, sprinkle with toffee bits.

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Peanut Butter Pancakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup pancake mix
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup peanut butter
• 1 can evaporated milk
• 1/3 cup water

• 1/4 cup butter ( no substitutions), softened
• 2 Tbsp. honey

Directions

In a bowl, combine pancake mix and sugar. In a small bowl, beat egg and peanut butter; add milk and water. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Pour batter by 1/4 cupfuls onto a lightly greased medium hot griddle. Turn when bubbles form on top of pancakes; cook until second side is golden brown. Combine butter and honey in a small bowl. Serve with the pancakes.

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Chocolate Banana Bread

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1/4 cup baking cocoa
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts, opt.

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, bananas, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; add to the banana mixture and mix just until combined. Fold in nuts, if desired. Transfer to a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

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Scoops of Ice Cream Pie

Ingredients

• 2 pints vanilla ice cream, divided
• 1 cup chocolate wafer crumbs
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• fresh raspberries
• fresh mint, opt.

Directions

Soften 1 pint of ice cream.combine the cookie crumbs, nuts and butter. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie plate. Spread with the softened ice cream. Cover and freeze until firm. Scoop remaining ice cream into small balls; pile into crust. Cover and freeze for up to 2 months. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. Arrange raspberries between scoops. Garnish with mint if desired.

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