ThriftyFun Recipes - May 4, 2007

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Today's Recipes:

• Mexican Party Wings
• Salisbury Steak
• Coffee Whip Dessert
• Banana-Praline Muffins
• Italian Eggplant
• Cranberry Citrus Quencher
• Noodles a la King
• Mexican Appetizer
• Avocado Platter
• Earthquake Cake

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Casseroles Without Cheese

I need a family-type casserole recipe, but NO cheese in it.

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Unusual Food Ideas for a Benefit

We are having a benefit for my father at the end of June and serving turkey and ham sandwiches, potato salad, pasta salad, mac salad, and baked beans. One restaurant owner that is close to my dad wants to make something that is typically not made for benefits to serve with this. If anyone has any suggestions I could give him, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your help.

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Substitute for a Baster

Does anyone have a substitute for using a basting syringe? I am not sure what's the proper name but its similar to a large eye dropper and is used for squeezing juice over meat while baking. I have bought several but the little ball keeps coming off. Is there something else I can use?

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I knocked a bottle of beer out of the refridgerator this morning. It partially opened. Anybody know a non meat recipe using beer?

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Mexican Party Wings

Ingredients

• 1 cup ranch salad dressing
• 1 can (4.5 oz.) Old El Paso chopped green chiles
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 pkg. (1.25 oz.) Old El Paso taco seasoning
• 2 tsp. pure Canola oil
• 24 chicken drummettes, about 2 pounds
• Parsley flakes

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray large cookie sheet with no-stick cooking spray. In blender, place dressing and chiles. Cover, blend on medium speed until smooth. Spoon into small serving bowl. Refrigerate while making drummettes. In a shallow dish, mix flour and taco seasoning mix. Stir in the oil with fork. Coat drummettes with flour mixture. Coat drummettes again to use up the flour mixture. Place on cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes. Turn drummettes; bake 14 to 17 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when thickest part is cut to bone. Sprinkle parsley flakes on dressing mixture; serve as dip with warm drummettes.

By Connie from Oden, Arkansas

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Salisbury Steak

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp. onion, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 2 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup cornflakes, crushed
• 2 Tbsp. shortening

Directions

Combine ground beef, egg, onion, butter, salt, pepper and parsley. Shape into patties about 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Dredge in crushed cornflakes covering sides and edges. Melt shortening and fry patties until brown on both sides.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Coffee Whip Dessert

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp. instant coffee granules
• 6 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Directions

In large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in coffee. Add marshmallows; cook for 5-6 minutes over low heat until marshmallows are melted, stirring occasionally. Pour into a large bowl; cover and refrigerate until slightly thickened. In a small mixing bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form; fold into marshmallow mixture.

Spoon into dessert dishes. Garnish with whipped cream and additional coffee granules if desired.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Banana-Praline Muffins

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. sour cream
• 1/3 cup broken pecans
• 3 small bananas
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 1/2 cups package pancake mix

Directions

In a small bowl stir together brown sugar and sour cream. Stir in pecans. Set aside. Mash bananas. In a medium bowl, stir together egg, sugar, oil and mashed bananas until well blended. Add pancake mix, stirring until just moistened. Grease muffin cups or line with paper bake cups; fill 2/3 full with batter. Drop 1 tsp. of pecan mixture atop each muffin. Bake in 400 degrees F oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 12 muffins.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Italian Eggplant

Ingredients

• 2 cups of marinara sauce
• 1/4 lb. mozzarella cheese
• handful of Italian grating cheese.
• 1 large eggplant, peeled and sliced into 1/4 to 1/2 inch slices

Directions

Place in a colander and sprinkle salt on the slices to let the bitterness come out for a few minutes. Rinse off the salt. Dip the slices in seasoned flour (salt and pepper). Fry in Canola oil about 1/2 inch deep. Brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Layer in a baking dish with marinara sauce (yours or jarred), mozzarella, and Italian grated cheese. Bake only about 20 minutes in a 350 degree F oven.

By Barb from Buffalo, NY

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Cranberry Citrus Quencher

Ingredients

• 1 can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed (6oz.)
• 4 cups cold water
• 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
• 2 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled

Directions

In 2 qt. pitcher, combine concentrate, water and cranberry juice; mix well. Refrigerate until ready to serve. To serve, stir in soda.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Noodles a la King

Ingredients

• 1 package wide noodles, uncooked
• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
• 1 can (10-3/4 oz.) Cream of Chicken soup
• 1 cup milk (2% ok)
• 1 package (10-1/2 oz.) frozen peas/carrots, thawed
• 2 cups cubed chicken or turkey
• 1 Tbsp. chopped pimiento
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

Directions

Cook noodles per directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter and cook onion until tender, but not brown. Stir in soup, milk, and remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, then simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until heated through. Serve over the hot cooked noodles. Serves: 6

By Connie from Oden, AR

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Mexican Appetizer

Ingredients

• 1 package large, soft shell tortillas
• 1 (8oz.) softened cream cheese
• 1 can refried beans
• salsa
• chopped veggies (onions, pepper, green or ripe olives)
• cheddar cheese, shredded
• mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions

Spread cream cheese on tortillas, then refried beans. Sprinkle salsa over beans. Sprinkle desired chopped veggies and cheeses. Roll up tortillas, jelly-roll fashion, and wrap and seal in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or for a few hours. Slice and serve.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Avocado Platter

Ingredients

Base:

• 1 cream cheese (8 oz.) at room temperature
• 1 large ripe avocado
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
• salt and pepper

• 6 chopped green onions (scallions)
• 2 chopped tomatoes
• chopped lettuce
• shredded cheddar cheese
• chili powder
• green stuffed olives, sliced

Directions

Mix base with mixer and spread on plate or platter. Top base with veggies in order listed. Serve on tortilla chips.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Earthquake Cake

• 1 cup coconut
• 1 cup nuts, chopped
• 1 German Chocolate cake mix
• 1 stick margarine, melted
• 1 package cream cheese
• 1 lb. powdered sugar

By Robin from Washington, IA

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