ThriftyFun Recipes - June 26, 2007

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Today's Recipes:

• Frozen Cookies
• Mexican Manicotti
• Ham 'n Cheese Mashed Potatoes
• Firecracker Dip
• Dilly Chicken Sandwiches
• Blueberry Angel Dessert
• Berry-Mandarin Tossed Salad
• Parmesan Spinach Pizza
• Melt-in-the-Mouth Cookies

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Tabouli Recipe

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Frozen Cookies

My children LOVE these treats, whether it's cold or hot! They are very good, yet very addictive! And the greatest part is the kids can help make them!

All amounts are estimated

• 15 whole graham crackers, broken in half
• 2 large bananas, mashed (not ripe as for banana bread)
• 1/2-3/4 cup peanut butter (I like crunchy)

By Carlene from Fayetteville, NC

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Mexican Manicotti

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 can refried beans
• 2 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 package manicotti shells
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 jar picante sauce (16oz)
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• sliced ripe black olives, opt.

Directions

In a bowl, combine the uncooked beef, beans, chili powder and oregano. Spoon into uncooked manicotti shells; arrange in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Combine water and picante sauce; pour over shells. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Uncover; spoon sour cream over the top. Sprinkle with the cheese, onions, and olives if desired. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Ham 'n Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed potatoes
• 3/4 tsp. garlic salt
• 1 cup diced fully cooked ham
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped

Directions

In a bowl, combine the potatoes and garlic salt. Spread into a greased 1 1/2 qt. baking dish. Sprinkle with ham. Fold cheese into whipped cream; spoon over ham. Bake, uncovered, at 450 degrees F for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Firecracker Dip

Ingredients

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese or Taco Cheese, divided
• 1 medium tomato, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine sour cream and cream cheese in medium bowl. Beat until smooth. Add salsa; stir until well combined. Stir in 1 cup of cheese. Spread in a 9 inch; pie plate and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with tomato. Serve with tortilla chips.

By Ashley from Ephrata, PA

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Dilly Chicken Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, softened, divided
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 tsp. dill weed, divided
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3/4 tsp. dill weed, divided
• 8 slices French bread
• 4 Tbsp. cream cheese, softened
• 2 tsp. lemon juice
• 4 lettuces leaves
• 8 slices tomato

Directions

Pound chicken to flatten evenly; set aside. In skillet, melt 3 Tbsp. of butter; add garlic and 1/2 tsp. dill. Add chicken; cook until juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. Spread both sides of bread with remaining butter. In a skillet or griddle, grill bread on both sides until golden brown. In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon juice and remaining dill; spread on one side of grilled bread. Place lettuce, chicken and tomato on four slices of bread; top with remaining bread.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Blueberry Angel Dessert

Ingredients

• 1 package cream cheese, softened (8oz.)
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 1 carton frozen whipped topping, thawed (8oz.)
• 1 prepared angel food cake, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 cans blueberry pie filling

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar;' fold in whipped topping and cake cubes. Spread evenly into an ungreased 9x13 inch dish; top with pie filling. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Berry-Mandarin Tossed Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
• 2 Tbsp. honey
• 1 1/4 tsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. ground mustard
• 1/2 tsp. grated onion
• 1/4 tsp. celery seed
• dash salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 8 cups torn mixed salad greens
• 2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
• 1 can mandarin oranges, drained
• 1 medium sweet onion, sliced and separated into rings
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

In a 2 cup microwave-safe bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes; stir until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in oil. Cover and refrigerate until serving. In a salad bowl, combine the greens, strawberries, oranges, onion, almonds and bacon. Drizzle with dressing; gently toss.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Parmesan Spinach Pizza

My favorite pizza recipe is quick and easy.

Ingredients

• 1 store bought pizza crust
• Parmesan Cheese (real shredded parmesan)
• Frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
• Powdered Garlic

Directions

Put half the parmesan cheese on the pizza crust, sprinkle the garlic over the cheese, then add the spinach and top off with the rest of the parmesan cheese. Bake as instructed on the crust container.

Voila!, spinach pizza in a jiffy!

By Pam from Fort Smith, AR

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Melt-in-the-Mouth Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup sifted flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts

Directions

Cream butter, add sugar, vanilla and egg. Beat until light. Mix in sifted dry ingredients and nuts. Drop by scant teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets. Bake in hot oven (400 degrees F) for about 5 minutes. Cool for 1/2 minute. Remove to wire racks.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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