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Vol. 8, Num. 220, November 10, 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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How do I make a Vegan Banana Wacky cake that has no chocolate in it but has Vegan chocolate chips sprinkled on top? By Maria from TX Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf42591882.tip.html
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Rate It: I would like to find the recipe to the caramel apple dip sold at Trax Farm. It has cream cheese, brown sugar, vanilla, and caramel extract. It is like a whipped style dip, so smooth and not sticky. It is truly the best I've ever had. If anyone knows how to make it let me know please. By Leeann from Pittsburgh, PA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf61406670.tip.html
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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!
Herbs and spices are expensive to buy in grocery stores. I discovered that my local natural food store sells herbs and spices in bulk and it's so much cheaper! The per pound price will startle you because they are priced by the pound, but herbs/spices are so light that the price ends up being really, really low, since you will only need an ounce or two. I never buy spices at the grocery store anymore! Check out a local natural foods store near you and save money on your herbs and spices, including catnip for your kitties! By Sylviecyn from Vermont Contest Contender!
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Save Time And Money With Home Cooked Meals Convenience food and take out food do not save time. Do this test: Time yourself. Use a timer or regular clock and write down exactly how much time it took to go to and return from the fast food/grocery/deli/pizza place. Then time yourself in the kitchen, how long it takes to serve a similar but home-cooked meal. You will be amazed to see how much longer it takes to go get the convenience food. If you still have doubts think of: How many hours did you have to work to pay for it? if you get $14 an hour; and you spend $14 on a fast food trip, don't you think you could have used that whole hour cooking food at home vs. having to go to work to earn the money to "save" the effort? Subtract the gas. Divide out your paycheck to see how many hours it takes to earn the fast food money vs the home cooked expense. By twilightgift from Forks, WA Contest Contender!
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Asparagus and Tomato Pasta Salad A tasty make ahead pasta salad :-) Ingredients:
Directions:Cook pasta al dente as directed on package and add asparagus for last 3 minutes of cooking and then drain. Rinse with cold water until cooled and drain again. Whisk oil, vinegar, mustard and garlic salt briskly in a small bowl. Place pasta mixture, bell pepper, tomatoes and oil mixture in a large bowl and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate for one hour to blend flavors before serving. This salad refrigerates very well for up to two days. By Deeli from Richland, WA Contest Contender!
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I truly love this recipe. It's so delicious and different from the traditional pumpkin pie. And you don't have to bake it. Ingredients:
Directions:Mix cream cheese, 1 Tbsp. milk and sugar until smooth, stir in Cool Whip. Put in pie shell. Beat 1 cup milk, pumpkin, instant pudding and spice. Put on top of other mixture and chill for 4 hours. By Barbara from Evington, Va. Contest Contender!
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This is family favorite for the holidays; it is always requested. It is delicious and can be refrigerated and made several days ahead of time. Also, it can be frozen. Ingredients:
Directions:Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Prick potatoes with fork and bake for 45 minutes to an hour. Cool slightly enough to handle. When potatoes are done, reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F. Add roasted garlic, parsley, salt and pepper to cream/milk and mix. If using Parmesan cheese, add. Warm cream/milk mixture on stove or in microwave on medium power, do not boil. Let stand. Dice baked potatoes and mash. Add cream/milk mixture; mix/blend. Add butter; mix/blend. If using add cheddar cheese; mix/blend. Add cream cheese; mix/blend. Use hand mixer, optional. Do not over mix. Turn into 13x9 inch greased baking pan/dish. Top with melted butter, sprinkle with parsley and/or paprika. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35-45 minutes or until slightly browned. Serves 12. Can be prepared ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bake without preheating oven for 45 minutes to an hour or until heated through and slightly browned. Suggestion: I roast the garlic ahead of time and refrigerate until needed. For easy mixing, warm the garlic using medium power in microwave.
Source: My own recipe. By mkymlp from NE PA Contest Contender!
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Ingredients:
Directions:Place broccoli in a large pot of boiling water. Reduce heat and cook until tender but still firm, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain well in a colander. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for a minute or two. Stir in the broccoli and saute2 to 5 minutes, or until desired doneness. Serve with Parmesan on the side for sprinkling. By Deeli from Richland, WA Contest Contender!
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Dixie Stampede: Cream Soup Recipe Very creamy with lots of flavor and easy to do. Ingredients:
Directions:Mash cooked vegetables into small pieces. Bring all ingredients, except cream, to a boil. Stir in cream and heat through.Serves 6 Source: I am not sure. Had it a long time. Probably somewhere on the "web". By Southern Lou from Deltona, FL Contest Contender!
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Ingredients:
Directions:Lightly mix everything but the dressing in quantities according to your taste. Fill warmed tortillas or warmed pita bread. Drizzle on dressing. Fold tortillas taco style. Serve with additional dressing. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf35145664.tip.html
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Directions:Cut the steak in strips and saute' it with the dry onion soup mix and butter. Combine the cream of mushroom soup, beef noodles soup and sour cream and simmer over low heat. Cook the noodles and combine them with the sauce and serve.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf71376622.tip.html
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Directions:Grease 9x13 inch pan, cover bottom of pan with rice. Add celery soup and mushroom soup and 1 can water. Mix well with rice. Lay unbaked chicken pieces, skin side up on rice. Sprinkle dry onion soup over all. Cover with foil. Bake 2 hours at 300 degrees F.By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf636287.tip.html
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Directions:Mix all ingredients well and let stand overnight in refrigerator. By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf21977775.tip.html
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Rate It: Coconut Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients:
Directions:Cream butter and sugars. Add eggs, vanilla, and dry ingredients. Add oats, coconut, nuts, and chips. Roll into roll and slice or drop by teaspoon on baking sheetsp. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 minutes.Variations:
By Robin from Washington, IA Post Feedback: http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf11099418.tip.html
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