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Vol. 8, Num. 204, October 19, 2009 (Read It Online) Looking for a recipe? Submit a request Thanks for reading, The ThriftyFun Team Edit Your Subscriptions: To edit your ThriftyFun subscriptions, click the Update Profile/Email Address link at the bottom of this newsletter.
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The above contests are weekly. We pick 2 tip winners, 2 photo winners (1 photo and 1 pet photo) and 1 recipe winner at the end of each week. Each winner will win $25!
Here's a couple of tips to make use of leftover coffee. Instead of reusing coffee grounds as some people do, I reuse the leftover coffee itself. It seems that nobody wants to drink the last cup or two in the pot in our house so, instead of throwing it down the sink, I blend it with the fresh pot. I decrease the fresh grounds for the new pot I'm making by a scoop or two and mix the fresh water with the leftover coffee from the previous pot. I've been doing this for years; it hasn't damaged the coffeemaker and I still get compliments for making a good cup of coffee. Leftover coffee can also be used when making iced coffee or a smoothie. Freeze leftover coffee in ice cube trays and use coffee cubes instead of plain ice. Coffee cubes added to gravy or stew gives a lovely color and taste. Believe it or not, coffee makes an awesome after shower hair rinse for dark haired people and it smells great. Source: Years of living on a tight budget By mlina from Amherstburg, ON Contest Contender!
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Substitute Cheaper Ingredients When Cooking By substituting cheaper ingredients for expensive ones, you can save some dollars. Some cookie recipes may call for butter, when you can use half margarine and half butter. Or use less expensive nuts for example: walnuts for pecans. By Monique from Creighton, SK Contest Contender!
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Directions:Chop the onion, then cut the celery into bite-sized portions and the turnip into small triangles; set aside. Melt the margarine in a saucepan and add the onion, celery and turnip; simmer lightly. Add the chicken broth and vegetable juice; season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes over low heat and add the pasta; continue cooking for 10 minutes. Add the lime juice and chervil just before serving. Garnish with green onion, broccoli and cauliflower florets.
Source: Classic cuisine By Raymonde G. from North Bay, Ontario Contest Contender!
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A nice combination of sweet citrus and pungent ginger. Ingredients:
Directions:In a small bowl, combine all ingredients except for the chicken. Place chicken in a single layer in an 11x7 inch baking dish. Spoon one half of the marinade over the top of the chicken. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Remove from the refrigerator and sit at room temperature for about a half hour. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 1 hour, but baste with remaining marinade after a half hour. By Deeli from Richland, WA Contest Contender!
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Melts in the mouth; good as a teatime snack. Ingredients:
Directions:Preheat oven to 180 degrees C (appx 350 degrees F.) Grease tray. Sift dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add sifted ingredients and nuts; mix well. Take small portions and make into ping pong balls. Flatten and bake in a preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 until cooked. Cool and dip into icing sugar. Store in airtight container. By Dorty from SA Editor's Note: Here is a Wikipedia entry on cooking weights and measures, with some conversion charts that may be helpful. There are also several other conversion websites online: Contest Contender!
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Directions:Cut eggs in half, removing the yellow yolk and setting the white halves aside. Place the yolks with mayo, mustard and vinegar inside a ziplock bag and mash together until you have a consistent paste. Add salt and pepper, if you like. Cut a small hole in the corner of the ziplock bag and pipe the filling back into the center of the egg whites. Place an olive in the center or the yolk filling. Place a few tablespoons of ketchup in another ziplock bag and snip the edge, so that there is a small hole in the end. Add bloodshot lines with the ketchup, starting from the center going out toward the edge. Warning: If you use the ketchup out of the bottle instead of putting it in the bag, the lines will be much larger and will not look like an eye. An icing bag or other decorating tools could be used if you have them. Just make the lines narrow. Place on a platter and serve!
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Rate It: I just love pumpkin pancakes. They're so perfect for fall. I brought leftover pancakes into the office for breakfast the other day and someone tried to steal them! Ingredients:
Directions:Stir together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, salt and brown sugar. Combine the pumpkin, milk and egg yolks. Add the flour mixture and melted butter. Stir to blend. Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks and fold into the batter to blend. Preheat griddle at 350 degrees F. Pour batter and cook until richly browned - about 5 minutes. Serve with Nut Butter and Syrup. Nut Butter: Blend 1/2 cup soft butter with 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans. and 1/2 tsp. grated orange peel.
Source: Family Recipe By Stephanie from Hillsboro, OR Contest Contender!
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Directions:Cook manicotti shells in 4 qts. salted boiling water about 10 minutes, until almost tender; drain and rinse in cold water. Cook zucchini in butter in large skillet about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cottage cheese and 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Stuff manicotti shells with cheese mixture; arrange in single layer in a hallow 2 qt. baking dish. Stir together seasoning mix, tomato paste, and water; spoon over maniccotti. Cover with foil and bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and bake 10-15 minutes longer until hot and bubbly. 4-6 servings. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf94491086.tip.html
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Directions:Mix mayonnaise, mustard and honey in small bowl. Spread 1 side of each toast slice with mayonnaise mixture. Layer 4 toast slices each with turkey, avocado and second toast slice. Top each with sprouts, tomato and third toast slice. Makes 4 sandwiches. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf25221307.tip.html
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Directions:Combine ingredients as listed. Package for gift giving. For 1 serving, combine 1 tablespoon of mix and 1 cup hot water in a mug. Add sugar or sweetener, if desired. Makes 2 1/4 cups mix. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf38792768.tip.html
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Directions:Peel and dice potatoes to measure 4 cups. Place potatoes, onions, celery, water and salt in saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add corn, butter, milk, parsley, basil and thyme. Heat through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Makes 6-8 servings. If you like, crisp bacon may be crumbled and sprinkled over the mixture right before serving. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf33092692.tip.html
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Directions:Combine sugars, butter and cinnamon. Put apples into unbaked pie shell. Evenly distribute topping over apples. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes or until apples are tender and topping is nicely browned. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf86237718.tip.html
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I like the idea of using the left over coffee to add to your fresh pot. I always seem to have left over, but I just warm it up in the microwave in my cup and drink it. Also I have frozen it into cubes for iced coffee. Thanks for sharing your tip.
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