August 23, 2007

ThriftyFun Recipes - August 23, 2007

ThriftyFun Recipes
Volume Three, Number 163, August 23, 2007 (Read It Online)

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Vegetable Cheesecake

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 large potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 leek, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, grated
  • 1 each red and green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 carrot, coarsely grated
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened (regular, not light)
  • 1/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add potato slices in batches and cook over medium heat until softened and browned. Drain thoroughly on paper towels. Make a layer, overlapping, in a 8-inch springform pan. In another skillet; heat remaining olive oil. Add leek and saute over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes until softened, reserving some leek for garnish. Add zucchini, red peppers, green peppers, carrot and parsley. Cook until soft over low heat, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese and eggs together. Add vegetables to cheese mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon cheese mixture onto potato base. Bake in preheated 375 degrees F degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes until cake is set. Remove from pan, garnish with leek and serve.

Serves 4

By Connie from Cotter, Arkansas

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Peanut Pudding Dessert

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2/3 cup chopped dry roasted peanuts
Filling:
  • 1 package cream cheese, softened (8oz.)
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1 carton frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided (8oz.)
  • 2 3/4 cups cold milk
  • 1 package instant chocolate pudding mix
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • Chocolate curls and additional chopped peanuts, opt.

Directions

In a bowl, cut butter into flour until crumbly. Stir in peanuts. Press into an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 16-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool crust on a wire rack.

In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and peanut butter until smooth. Fold in 1 1/2 cups whipped topping. Carefully spread the mixture over crust.

In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with chocolate curls (optional). Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Sausage Gravy

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. pork sausage
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 1/3 cups milk
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper

Directions

Cook sausage, stirring until it crumbles. Remove sausage and drain on paper towel, reserving 1 Tbsp. drippings. Whisk flour into hot drippings, add milk until thick. Stir in sausage, salt and pepper. Let simmer for about 10 minutes. Pour over hot biscuits.

By Trudy from Springfield, IL

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Meatball Calzones

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 2 lb. ground beef
  • 3 loaves (1lb. each) frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 egg white, lightly beaten
  • Additional Italian seasoning
  • 1 jar spaghetti sauce, warmed (14oz.)

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place meatballs on a rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees F for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain on paper towels. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F.

On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough into an 18x12 inch rectangle. Spoon a third of the meatballs and mozzarella cheese down the center of each rectangle. Fold dough over filling; press edges firmly to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Brush tops with egg white; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Let stand for 15-30 minutes. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with spaghetti sauce. This makes 3 calzones.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Floret Salad

Ingredients

  • 6 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 6 cups fresh cauliflowerets
  • 3 medium red onions, halved and sliced
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tsp. dill weed
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • dash hot sauce

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower and onions. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over vegetables and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours before serving.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Spiral Pepperoni Pizza Bake

Ingredients

  • 1 package spiral pasta
  • 2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 2 cans pizza sauce (15oz. each)
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 package sliced pepperoni

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion, salt and pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the pizza sauce, garlic salt and Italian seasoning; remove from the heat and set aside. In a small bowl, combine the eggs, milk and Parmesan cheese. Drain pasta; toss with egg mixture. Transfer to a greased 3 qt. baking dish. Top with beef mixture, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 20-25 minutes more or until golden brown.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Summer Celebration Ice Cream Cake

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
  • 3 Tbsp. orange yogurt
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. grated orange peel
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3/4 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup baking cocoa
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 3/4 quarts vanilla ice cream, softened
  • 4-6 squares semisweet chocolate
  • 1 Tbsp. shortening
  • mixed fresh berries

Directions

Line an 8 inch square baking dish with foil and grease the foil; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, yogurt, egg, orange peel and vanilla until blended. Combine flour and cocoa; stir into sugar mixture. Add chocolate chips. Spread into prepared dish. Bake at 325 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs. Cool on a wire rack.

Spread the ice cream over cake. Cover and freeze for 3 hours or until firm. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Using foil, lift dessert out of dish; gently peel off foil. Cut into squares. Garnish with berries and drizzle with chocolate.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Easy Ground Turkey and Vegetable Noodle Dish

My Mom created this dish which I loved as a child and frequently make as an adult due to the simplicity, great taste and it is very economical. It is so simple, I have the recipe memorized. So, if I win, I will have to split the prize with her! I usually make this on Sundays and it makes enough for 3 to 4 lunches for the week. You can replace the vegetables with other vegetables or use other soup flavors, these are only my preferences.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag of egg noodles
  • 1 lb. ground turkey
  • 1 can of condensed cream of mushroom soup
  • 1/2 yellow or sweet onion (chopped)
  • 1 can of green beans (drained)
  • 1 can of corn (drained)
  • 1 can of sliced mushrooms (drained)
  • Onion Powder
  • Black Pepper
  • 1/4 stick of butter

Directions

Brown the ground turkey with chopped onion. Season with onion powder and black pepper. Drain the fat, crumble the ground turkey and onion and set to the side. Boil the noodles per instructions on bag. After draining the noodles, place them back in the pot they were boiled. Add the can of soup, all the vegetables and the butter.

Turn the stove on low and mix the noodles, soup, vegetables and butter together until well-blended. Sprinkle onion powder over the noodles, mix, and sprinkle some more. If the noodles don't look moist enough, add another can of soup. Add the ground turkey with onions and mix well. Remove from heat and serve.

By Victoria from Channahon, IL

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