ThriftyFun Recipes - March 6, 2008

Vol. 7, Num. 47, March 6, 2008 (Read It Online) Thank you Connie, Dar, Tonya, Robin, Cajun62234, Arlene and Tina for today's tips and recipes! Do you have an Easter food tips or recipes? Submit them below... Submit Your Favorite Recipe! Need a recipe? Submit a request Thanks for reading, Susan Send to a Friend! Edit Your Subscriptions: To edit your ThriftyFun subscriptions, click the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this newsletter. Today's newsletter contains: Recipe Requests: Recipes Using Citrus Fruits Today's Food Tips: Using Beets Add Powdered Milk To Skim For A Better Flavor Make Iced Tea Right in a Water Bottle Today's Contest Recipes: Avocado and Shrimp Omelet Italian Easter Meat Pie Sneak-in the Veggies Soup Rosa Marina Salad (or Dessert) Breaded Chicken Tenders with Noodles Robins's Recipe Corner: Green Bean Supreme Strawberry Cheesecake Upside-Down Fettucine Bake Asparagus Ham Quiche Eggplant Casserole Today's Sponsor: Crafting for Fun and Money! If you are an avid crafter, capable writer and own a digital camera, you are eligible to participate. Submit your craft projects to ThriftyFun and we will pay $15 for any crafts that we publish. More Information: Click Here: http://www.thriftyfun.com/post_craft.ldml Recipe Requests: Recipes Using Citrus Fruits I have a bunch of oranges and grapefruit that are leftover from the Lion's Club Sale. I need to use them up soon! Does anybody have ideas and or recipes so they will not go to waste? Christine from Sterling, Virginia Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf66763953.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Contests: Tip Contest Submit a Tip or Recipe! Photo Contest Submit a tip with photo! The above contests are weekly. We pick 2 tip winners and 1 photo winner at the end of each week. Each winner will win $25! My Frugal Life Submit a My Frugal Life Essay! Today's Food Tips: Using Beets Description: There are many varieties of beets, red, sugar, pink and cream colored beets. They are high in calcium, potassium and phosphorus. The greens are also edible and high in nutrients. Uses: Beets can be eaten in many ways: raw, steamed, baked, in desserts and in salads. Recipes: Harvard Beets Blush Cake(with Beets) Marinated Beets Beet Salad Buying fresh: Must be firm and free of blemishes or any mold. Storage: Do not wash until just before you use them. Cut off all but one inch of the greens. Moisten a paper towel and wrap the greens in it and put in a plastic bag in the refrigerator, good for a couple days. Make sure the bulbs are dry before storing in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for 1-2 Weeks. Preparation: As for any vegetable or fruit you should wash before eating. Peel before eating raw. You can peel before or after baking or steaming. Make Your Own Vegetable Wash Interesting Facts: If eaten on a regular basis may prevent cancer. Ancient civilizations were known to harvest beets for medicine along the Mediterranean sea. Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf28886615.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Add Powdered Milk To Skim For A Better Flavor You don't like 1% or 2% milk? Add 1-2 Tbsp. of powdered milk. This will add the whole-milk flavor without the fat. By Cajun62234 from Collinsville, IL Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf63209705.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Make Iced Tea Right in a Water Bottle I like to drink tea, soda, etc. from the smaller bottles and an inexpensive way of having them ready to go is place your favorite teabag in the bottom of the bottle and fill with water and place in your fridge. Within a few hours, you have unsweetened tea ready to go without pouring or mixing anything. Just grab a packet of your favorite sweetener, if you prefer, and go. I like it because if people come over, they can customize the sweetener they want to use and how much. You aren't stuck with just all artificially sweetened or sugar sweetened beverages. It's cheap, available, and easily custom fitted to your needs. To get the teabag out, you can use a skewer or your finger if they are small enough. Wash out and rinse with warm soapy water and you are ready to go again. If you lose one, you are not heartbroken that you lost a fancy drink bottle. And, it's eco friendly. By Arlene from Philadelphia, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf89555152.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Today's Contest Recipes: Avocado and Shrimp Omelet Ingredients 6 eggs 2 Tbsp. chopped parsley 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, divided 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce 1 ripe fresh California avocado, diced* 1-1/2 Tbsp. butter 3 ounces bay shrimp 3 parsley springs *Note: Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. If using smaller or larger sized avocados, adjust the quantity accordingly. Directions Beat together eggs, parsley, 3/4 of the lemon juice, salt, and hot pepper sauce; reserve. Gently toss avocado with remaining lemon juice; reserve. Heat butter in an omelet pan. (Use a large omelet pan for four or more servings). Pour egg mixture into pan. Cook over medium heat, lifting edges and tilting pan to allow uncooked egg to run under until set, but still moist on top. Scatter reserved avocado and shrimp over omelet. Fold omelet in half; heat another minute or two. Slide omelet onto a warmed serving plate; garnish with parsley springs, if desired. To serve, cut omelet into wedges By Connie from Cotter, AR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf75418365.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Italian Easter Meat Pie Ingredients 1lb. ham, diced 1lb. salami, diced 1lb. pepperoni, diced 1lb basket cheese, diced 1 container ricotta cheese 3 dozen eggs beaten Directions Mix well. Make pie crust, sprinkle black pepper in the pie crust. Roll out to fit 2 9x13 inch cake pans. Divide the mixture into both cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees F till golden on top, maybe 1 to 1 1/2 hours. My family makes this at Easter, but not on Good Friday. Can be served warm or cold. Enjoy! Source: This is our family Easter side dish. Naples and Calabria, Italy. By Tina from Asgtabula, Ohio Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf41634181.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Sneak-in the Veggies Soup Ingredients 1 can beans drained (any flavor - I like black beans) 1 can diced potatoes (drained) 1/2 cup orzo pasta (cook according to package) 6 medium tomatoes 4-5 stalks of celery 1 package frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry) salt and pepper (to taste) 1 tsp. dill weed 1/4 tsp. cumin Directions Chop up tomatoes and celery and add to large soup pot. Turn on low and let it simmer until veggies get soft. Add the spinach and all spices, salt and pepper and continue to simmer until all is soft (several hours is best). Put it all in a blender/food processor to puree. Put back in soup pot and add beans, potatoes and cooked Orzo last and simmer about 30 minutes to heat thoroughly. Your kids won't realize they are eating so many veggies because all they will see are the pasta, beans and potatoes. By Tonya from Knightdale, NC Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35068476.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Rosa Marina Salad (or Dessert) This salad makes a lot. In saucepan mix: 3/4 cup sugar 2 large eggs Juice from 2 16 oz. can's crushed pineapple. Juice from 2 16 oz can.'s mandrain oranges 2 tbsp's flour *You can also add 2 jars marachino cherries, halved. Do drain but do not use the juice. If you would like you can use fruit cocktail instead of pineapples and oranges. Bring to boil, cook until thick. Cook 1 lb. Rosa Marina macaroni. Drain and rinse. Cover and chill overnight. In another bowl, chill the mixture of pineapples and oranges, cover also. Next day, fold in pineapple, oranges and cherries and macaroni then add 2 containers 10 oz. of Cool Whip. Place mixture in a fancy bowl or 13x2 inch pan. Keep chilled and covered. By Dar from Fairview, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf99384296.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Breaded Chicken Tenders with Noodles Ingredients 5 cups uncooked egg noodles 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 Tbsp. lime juice 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs 8 chicken tenderloins 1 tsp. minced garlic 6 Tbsp. butter, divided 1/8 tsp. garlic salt 1/8 tsp. garlic powder Directions Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine the lemon and lime juices in a small bowl; set aside. Place the bread crumbs in a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet, cook chicken and garlic in 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear, basting occasionally with citrus juice mixture. Melt remaining better. Drain noodles; toss with garlic salt, garlic powder and melted butter. Serve with chicken tenders. 4 servings Source: Taste of Home = Simple and Delicious By Connie from Cotter, AR Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13365289.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Robin's Recipe Corner: Green Bean Supreme Ingredients 3 Tbsp. butter 3 Tbsp. flour 1 medium onion 2 tsp. soy sauce 3/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese 1 cup milk 2-3 cans green beans 1 can water chestnuts 1 can sliced mushrooms Almonds, sliced 1 tsp. salt Directions Melt butter. Add chopped onions; cook slowly until done. Add flour, milk, soy sauce, and cheese. Butter casserole dish; pour in drained beans, sliced chestnuts, and mushrooms. Add sauce and cover with sliced almonds. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf13883993.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Strawberry Cheesecake Ingredients 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 3 Tbsp. melted butter 1 carton Ricotta cheese (15oz.) 1 cup granulated sugar, divided 2/3 cup flour 4 eggs, separated 2 Tbsp. lemon peel, grated 2 tsp. vanilla 1 cup sour cream 3 pt. strawberries 4 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 cup currant jelly, melted Directions Heat oven to 300 degrees F. Combine crumbs and margarine. Press into bottom and sides lightly oiled 9 inch springform pan. Beat Ricotta cheese until smooth. Add 1/4 cup sugar, flour, egg yolks, lemon peel, and vanilla; mix well. Stir in and blend sour cream. Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold into cheese mixture; pour into crust and smooth top. Bake 1 hour. Turn oven off. Cool 1 hour in oven with door open. Remove and chill overnight. Puree 2 baskets of berries, 1/2 cup sugar, and lemon juice. Strain sauce; cover and chill. Arrange remaining berries on top of the cake and serve with sauce. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf74981147.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Upside-Down Fettucine Bake Ingredients 1/2 to 1 lb. Italian sausage (remove casing) 1/4 cup chopped onion 16 oz. can tomatoes 1 tsp. dried oregano leaves 2 oz. Mozzarella 2 oz. Parmesan, grated 3 eggs 2 Tbsp. margarine 2 Tbsp. parsley 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 8 oz. fettucine, cooked Directions Brown meat in 10 inch ovenproof skillet; drain. Add onion; cook till tender. Stir in tomatoes and oregano; bring to a boil. Simmer 20 minutes. Stir in Mozzarella. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan over mixture. Combine remaining Parmesan, eggs, butter, parsley, and garlic powder. Toss noodles with egg mixture. Spread noodle mixture over mixture in skillet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Invert skillet on serving platter. Sprinkle top with additional Parmesan, if desired. Cut into wedges. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf10294110.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Asparagus Ham Quiche Ingredients 2 pkg. frozen cut asparagus, thawed (10oz. size) 1 lb. fully cooked ham, chopped 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 eggs 2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups buttermilk baking mix 2 Tbsp. dried vegetable flakes 1/4 tsp. pepper Directions In 2 greased 9 inch pie plates, layer the asparagus, ham, cheese, and onion. In a bowl, beat eggs. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Divide in half and pour over asparagus mixture in each pie plate. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf69582442.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Eggplant Casserole Eggplant Casserole Ingredients 1 med. eggplant (peeled and cubed) Salted water 1 stick margarine 1 1/4 cup soft bread crumbs 1/2 tsp. salt 2-3 eggs (beaten) cheese (shredded) cracker crumbs Directions Cook eggplant in small amount of salted water until tender; drain. Melt margarine in skillet and cook bread crumbs a few minutes. Add salt and cool.. Add beaten eggs and cooked eggplant to crumbs. Pour into a buttered casserole and cover top with shredded cheese. Cover cheese with cracker crumbs. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes until brown and crusty. By Robin Eggplant Casserole II Ingredients 2 cups peeled and diced eggplant 1 tsp. sugar 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup grated cheese 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 egg 2 Tbsp. butter 1/2 cup cracker crumbs Directions Cook eggplant until tender in water. Drain and mash. Add remaining ingredients in order listed. Mix well and pour into a 2 qt. casserole dish sprayed with non-stick spray. Top with cracker crumbs. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes at 350 degrees F. Makes 5-6 servings. By cookiemom1 from Gilmer, TX Eggplant Casserole III Ingredients 1 large eggplant 1 medium onion 2 medium tomatoes 1 can mushrooms 1 green pepper 1 lb. Mozzarella cheese Directions Peel and slice eggplant. Roll in seasoned flour. Fry until browned. In medium Corningware-type dish, layer eggplant, shredded cheese, chopped onion, sliced tomato, mushrooms, green peppers. Repeat layers. Cover and bake 45 minutes to 1 hour in 350 degree F oven. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf525872.tip.html Email to a Friend | Get Responses | Bookmark | Link | Rate It: | Print Today's Sponsor: Crafting for Fun and Money! If you are an avid crafter, capable writer and own a digital camera, you are eligible to participate. 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