ThriftyFun Recipes - February 2, 2009

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• Recipes for One
• Recipe Using Smoked Sausage
• Recipe for Hot Fudge Topped Cake
• Recipe for Orange Marmalade

Today's Food Tips:

• Rinse Browned Ground Beef to Remove Excess Fat
• Use Turkey for Freezer Meals
• Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating Kit

Today's Contest Recipes:

• Pecan Oven Baked Haddock
• Cherries in the Snow
• Fresh Buttermilk Apple Cake
• Homemade Peanut Butter
• Three Potato Salad

Robins's Recipe Corner:

• Cauliflower Crunchy Salad
• Cheddar Beef Pie
• Fried Peach Pie
• Baked Macaroni
• Gingersnaps
• Green Chile Stew

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Recipe Using Smoked Sausage

I am looking for a recipe with smoked sausage. I think it has spaghetti sauce, brown sugar and I think pineapple. Can anyone help?

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Recipe for Hot Fudge Topped Cake

I'm looking for a recipe for a cake that started with a boxed cake mix. You baked it and as soon as it came out of the oven you topped it with chocolate chips, maybe some nuts and/or marshmallows, and a jar of hot fudge or caramel sauce. It has been a long time since I've had it and my daughter has requested it for her birthday. Thanks!

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Recipe for Orange Marmalade

I am looking for a recipe for orange marmalade.

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Rinse Browned Ground Beef to Remove Excess Fat

To keep ground beef recipes from being so high in fat, I brown the ground beef, then rinse the beef in a strainer using the hottest water I can. This allows the fat on the ground beef to run down the drain!

My family cannot taste the difference!

By Gina from Kentucky

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Use Turkey for Freezer Meals

I make our own TV dinners so I can control the salt content and avoid other additives. Several times a year, I cook a turkey with all the trimmings. We have dinner for that day and the next and maybe a turkey sandwich. While the turkey is warm, I slice and debone the entire thing just like I was going to serve it that day, making sure to get every piece of edible meat. Dad gave me some of his Corell plates several years ago. I make up dinner for two on each plate, cover with freezer wrap and freeze. Whenever we are running late, we can take out a plate, heat it and dinner is ready. I store the leftover cranberry sauce in the freezer also to go with these meals. If there are more in your family, you could freeze in a larger container.

Then I toss the bones and less desirables in the crockpot and cook overnight. I keep the liquid and toss the bones and skin. I then divide the dark meat into several containers and fill with liquid from the crockpot. Now I have the basis for some really good stew or soup. All I have to add are some potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, and onions and my husband thinks he is in heaven. Even though he knows I do this in advance, he acts like I have slaved over the stove all day. Such a sweetie.

By Deanna from SLC, Utah

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Valentine's Day Cookie Decorating Kit

While my friend was recovering from hip surgery she was unable to bake and decorate Valentine's Day cookies with her granddaughter. Both of them were pretty disappointed. So I made up a batch of my sugar cookies, cut them into Valentine's shapes and baked them. I got a few containers of ready-to-spread frosting, food coloring, sprinkles and other toppings and packed them (carefully) in a festive container and delivered them to her.

My friend was elated with the surprise of the care package I had put together, and the ability of partaking in the annual cookie decorating event that they always had together! This made their day, and mine!

This idea can also be used for kids off to college, elderly folks, birthday gifts, housewarmings and more!

By Shirley from Hastings, MI

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Pecan Oven Baked Haddock

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of Haddock fillet, boneless, skinless, cut into 4-6 pieces
• 4 Tbsp. butter
• 1/2 cup of finely chopped pecans (put in blender)
• 1/2 cup Italian flavored Bread Crumbs
• Black pepper sprinkled

Directions

Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in a glass casserole dish. Place the fillets down on the buttered dish. Mix together the pecans and bread crumbs. Sprinkle entire mixture evenly over the haddock. Add the remaining butter, melted over each fillet. Squeeze a few drops of lemon across each fillet.

Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 20 minutes, or until fish is white and flaky

It is great to serve with rice pilaf and asparagus. Serve with lemon wedges.

Delicious! :)

Source: Family Recipe

By Jackie H. from Norton, Massachusetts

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Cherries in the Snow

Ingredients

• 6 egg whites
• 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 12 saltine crackers, crushed
• 2 cups whipped topping
• 1 21-ounce can cherry pie filling

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat egg whites in mixer bowl until soft peaks form. Add cream of tartar. Add sugar gradually, beating until stiff peaks form. Fold in walnuts and cracker crumbs. Place in greased 9 X 13- inch baking dish.

Bake for 20 minutes. This will rise high and then fall when removed from oven. Cool. Spread whipped topping over baked layer. Drop pie filling over whipped topping like cherries falling in the snow. Cut into servings.

Source: A friend Florence

By Raymonde from North Bay, Ontario

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Fresh Buttermilk Apple Cake

This is one recipe I love. You usually have the ingredient's already. If you do not have buttermilk on hand, I read and have done this and the (cake tastes just as good). When measuring milk, leave out 1 Tbsp. Then add 1 Tbsp. vinegar or lemon juice to the milk. It works. I was sure surprised the first time I tried it!

Ingredients

Cake

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 tsp. soda
• 1 cup sour cream (buttermilk?)
• 2-eggs beaten
• 2 1/4 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. ground cloves
• 2 cups (2-3 medium apples) peeled and chopped

• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (I use walnuts)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/8 tsp. cinnamon

Directions

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Use a 13x9 inch pan, greased.

In large bowl blend 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup shortening. Dissolve soda in 1 cup buttermilk, Stir into shortening mixture.

Add flour to ingredients a little at a time and adding the spices with the flour. This way they really get mixed well.

Now fold apples into the cake batter, and pour into pan.

Topping: Add ingredients for topping in a small bowl. Mix and set aside.

Sprinkle topping over batter in pan. Bake for 35-45 minutes, and enjoy!

Source: I found this years ago in Pillsbury Winter Classics

By Darlene from Fairview, PA

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Homemade Peanut Butter

Prep time: about 10 minutes.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts or more
• 1 Tbsp. peanut oil
• salt to taste

Directions

Use a food processor.

For smooth peanut butter:

Put peanuts and oil into the food processor. Process the mixture until it is very smooth. Store your smooth peanut butter in a sealed container in the fridge. It will be good for 2 weeks.

By Kathleen from Dothan, AL

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Three Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 3 medium potatoes, peeled
• 3 medium red potatoes, peeled
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled
• 1 cup low calorie mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp. sugar
• 1 tbsp. white vinegar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3/4 tsp. dill weed
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1 medium sweet onion, chopped

Directions

Place the potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and cook for 30-40 minutes or until potatoes are just tender. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, dill and pepper.

Drain the potatoes, cube them, and place in a large serving dish. Cool slightly. Add onion and dressing, and stir gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.

Source: A friend Pamela

By Raymonde from North Bay, Ontario

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Cauliflower Crunchy Salad

Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower, small pieces
• 1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced

Directions

Pour small bottle of creamy Italian salad dressing over ingredients and refrigerate overnight. May substitute creamy onion or creamy garlic dressing, if desired.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Cheddar Beef Pie

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 3/4 cup corn flake crumbs
• 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• dash pepper
• 1/2 cup celery slices
• 2 Tbsp. margarine
• 1-1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 can mushrooms, drained
• 1/4 cup corn flake crumbs

Directions

Combine meat, egg, onion, 3/4 cup of corn flake crumbs, barbecue sauce and seasonings; mix lightly. Press meat mixture onto bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie plate. Bake at 400 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Remove meat shell from oven; drain. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Saute celery slices in 1 tablespoon of margarine. Combine celery, cheese and mushrooms. Toss lightly; spoon into hot meat shell. Melt remaining margarine and combine with 1/4 cup of crumbs; sprinkle over cheese mixture. Return to oven; continue baking 10 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Fried Peach Pie

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• dash nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. sugar
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 tsp. vinegar
• 4-5 Tbsp. cold water

• 4 ripe peaches
• 1 tsp. Fruit Fresh
• 4 Tbsp. sugar
• 4 tsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. ginger

Directions

To make filling: Chop peaches and combine well with other ingredients.

Combine above ingredients for crust and chill about 1 hour. Divide dough into about 10 small balls and roll out to 5 inch diameter. Place 2 tablespoons peach filling in center. Moisten edges with water. Fold over, pressing edges together with a fork. Cook 5-7 minutes on each side either in deep fryer or electric fry pan with generous amount of oil. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Baked Macaroni

Ingredients

• 1/4 cups chopped onion
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 1 can cheddar cheese soup
• 2 Tbsp. buttered bread crumbs
• 2 cups macaroni, cooked

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender. Blend in soup and sprinkle crumbs on top. Bake 30 minutes in moderate oven until brown and bubbly. Serves 4.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Gingersnaps

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 Tbsp. molasses
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tsp. soda
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ginger
• 1 tsp. cloves

Directions

Thoroughly cream shortening and sugar; add the molasses and well beaten egg. Add sifted dry ingredients and beat until smooth. Roll into small balls (size of a walnuts); dip or roll in granulated sugar and place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Store in airtight container. Longer kept, the better the cookie. Yield: 3 dozen.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Green Chile Stew

Stew:

• 1 Tbsp. butter
• 2 lbs. pork stew meat
• 2 large onions
• 1 Tbsp. garlic, minced
• 2 cans chicken broth (14oz. size)
• 1 Tbsp. cumin
• 1 tsp. celery salt
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 4 cans green chilies, chopped
• 1 can Italian style tomatoes, diced

• 4 Tbsp. butter
• 4 Tbsp. flour

For the roux: In a small saucepan, on medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in 1 Tbsp. of the flour at a time. Cook for about 4-5 minutes, whisking constantly, until the roux can form a ball. Immediately whisk the roux into the stew. (This will thicken the stew).

By Robin from Washington, IA

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