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    September 15

    Eggtastic Recipes!

     

    Hello everyone! I am back again! After a whole lot of computer troubles. I am finally updating Kitty's Recipes Galore!. The recipes today are all about eggs. These recipes came from The Canadian Marketing Agency who  kindly allowed to me put some of their recipes here for you. If you enjoy these recipes please go and visit their site- http://eggs.ca/- for more tasty recipes and lots of tips. Thank you  for visiting Recipes Galore! Please come and visit as often as you like.

     

    After School Casserole

    Number of servings: 6

    Preparation:  10 min.

     Baking:  50 min.

    12 eggs 12
    1 can (385 mL) fat free evaporated milk 1
    2 tsp Italian seasoning* 10 mL
    Salt and pepper, to taste
    Cooking spray
    1 box (150g) seasoned or plain croutons 1
    1 can (341 mL) whole kernel corn, drained 1
    1 can (398 mL) tomato sauce 1
    1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese 250 mL


    WHISK eggs with evaporated milk in a large bowl; add Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Set aside. SPRAY a 9-inch (2.5 L) round baking dish with cooking spray. PLACE half of the croutons in the baking dish. Set aside. BLEND corn and tomato sauce; pour over croutons. POUR egg mixture over corn mixture. PLACE remaining croutons over egg mixture. SPRINKLE with mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum foil, pre-coated with cooking spray.** BAKE in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 40 minutes. Remove foil. Bake for 10 to 15 more minutes or until a knife inserted near the centre comes out clean.
     

    Variations:
    *Or use 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each dried rosemary, sage, savory, marjoram, thyme and basil.

    Note

    **Casserole can be prepared up to this point and refrigerated for up to 12 hours before baking.



    Nutrients per serving:
     

    Calories: 428 Carbohydrate: 38.8 g
    Protein: 27.5 g Fat: 18.5 g   

    - in cooperation of eggs.ca                                                  

     

     

    Bagel 'n' Egg Melts

    Number of servings:  4

    Preparation:  10 min.

     Cooking:  5 min.


    6 hard-cooked eggs, coarsely chopped 6
    1/2 cup diced cooked ham 125 mL
    1/3 cup mayonnaise 75 mL
    1 tbsp chopped green onion 15 mL
    Salt and pepper, to taste
    4 bagels or English muffins 4
    1/2 cup shredded old Cheddar cheese 125 mL


    Combine eggs, ham, mayonnaise and green onion. Season with salt and pepper.

    Slice bagels or English muffins in half and toast. Spread egg salad on top and sprinkle with cheese. Grill in toaster oven or under oven broiler until cheese bubbles, or warm in the microwave oven on MEDIUM (50%) for 30 seconds. Serve hot.



    Suggestion for Complete Meal

    Serve with a glass of milk followed by a pear.



    Nutrients per serving:
     

    Calories: 584 Carbohydrate: 51.2 g
    Protein: 25.6 g Fat: 29.8 g

    - in cooperation of eggs.ca

     

    Basic Devilled Eggs

    Preparation:  10 min.

    12 hard-cooked eggs, peeled 12
    1/4 cup mayonnaise 50 mL
    2 tsp dijon mustard or to taste 10 mL
    Pinch of salt and pepper


    Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks. With fork, mash yolks; add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard salt and pepper. Divide amount in half. To each half, add the ingredients for one of the variations below. Refill whites with yolk mixture and garnish as directed.

    Serve immediately or store, covered, in refrigerator. Use within 3 days.

    Makes 24 devilled eggs.

    For distinctive devilled eggs, mix egg yolks with some chicken salad and stuff this mixture into the egg whites.

    -in cooperation of eggs.ca

     

    Devilled Eggs with Crab Meat

    Preparation:  10 min.

    6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled 6
    4 tbsp mayonnaise or salad dressing 50 mL
    2 tbsp finely chopped celery 30 mL
    2 tsp Dijon mustard 10 mL
    1 tsp finely chopped parsley 5 mL
    1/8 tsp each oregano and onion powder 1/2 mL
    Few drops Worcestershire sauce
    Salt and pepper, to taste
    1 can (6 oz/170 g) salad crab meat, drained 1 can


    Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks. With fork, mash yolks; add mayonnaise, celery, mustard, parsley, oregano, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Add crab meat and mix well. Refill whites with yolk mixture and garnish as desired. Serve immediately or store covered in refrigerator. Use within 3 days.


    Variations:

    Use finely chopped imitation crab meat, salmon or tuna.
    Garnish Suggestions: slice of radish, sprigs of fresh dill or slice of stuffed olive.


    Nutrients per serving
    Makes 1 dozen appetizers.

    Calories: 80 Carbohydrate: 0.6 g
    Protein: 4.8 g Fat: 6.3 g

    -in cooperation of eggs.ca

     


     

    Eggs Benedict

    Number of servings: 4

    Preparation: 7 min.

     Cooking: 15 min.

    8 eggs 8
    Water, dry white wine, chicken broth or tomato juice, to poach
    Few drops of vinegar
    4 English muffins, split and toasted 4
    8 slices of ham or cooked back bacon 8
    Hollandaise Sauce
    3 egg yolks 3
    1 tbsp lemon juice 15 mL
    Pinch salt and cayenne pepper or dry mustard
    1/2 cup butter, melted 125 mL
    Yogurt Hollandaise Sauce
    3/4 cup Plain Yogurt 175 mL
    2 Eggs 2
    2 tsp Sugar 10 mL
    1/4 tsp salt 1 mL
    1/2 tsp grated lemon rind 2 mL
    1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce 1 mL


    Poach eggs in selected liquid, using stovetop or microwave method. Top each toasted English muffin half with slice of ham or cooked back bacon, a poached egg and 2 tbsp (30 mL) hollandaise sauce.

    Hollandaise Sauce

    Stovetop Method: In top of double boiler, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Cook over simmering water, stirring constantly until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.

    Microwave Method: In a 4-cup (1 L) glass measure, whisk together egg yolks, lemon juice and spices. Gradually whisk melted butter into egg yolk mixture, beating constantly.

    Microwave on MEDIUM (50%) for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until sauce thickens. Whisk halfway through and at end of cooking to produce a smooth sauce. Serve warm.

    Variations

    Yogurt Hollandaise Sauce:

    Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 12 minutes Makes 1 cup (250 mL)

    In top of double boiler, whisk together all sauce ingredients. Cook over simmering water, stirring constantly until thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.

    Tip:
    Curdling of the hollandaise sauce may occur due to over beating or adding butter too quickly. To rescue a curdled sauce, try one of the following: Beat another egg yolk into a small bowl; with a whisk or fork, gradually beat in the curdled hollandaise sauce. Alternatively, place 1 tbsp (15 mL) water in a small bowl; with a whisk or fork, beat in a small amount of separated sauce until it becomes smooth, and keep adding sauce slowly, while continuing to beat vigorously.

    Hollandaise sauce may be frozen. To use, thaw in refrigerator. Warm in double boiler over hot (not boiling) water, stirring constantly. If sauce should separate, use procedure described above.

    Nutrients per serving:
    Calories: 549 Carbohydrate: 23.1 g
    Protein: 23.1 g Fat: 40.2 g

    _in cooperation of eggs.ca

     

    Festive Egg Mousse

    Number of servings: 8

    Preparation:  30 min.

    Chilling:  3 hrs

    Clear Layer:
    1/2 cup each canned condensed chicken broth and water 125 mL
    1 tbsp white wine or lemon juice 15 mL
    1 1/2 tsp unflavoured gelatine 7 mL
    1 hard-cooked egg, sliced 1
    Green onion and peppers, for garnish
     

    Egg Mousse :
    1 envelope unflavoured gelatine 1
    1/2 cup chicken broth or water 125 mL
    5 hard-cooked eggs 5
    1/3 cup mayonnaise 75 mL
    1/4 cup cream cheese (2 oz/60g) 50 mL
    1 tbsp Dijon mustard 15 mL
    Salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce, to taste
    1/3 cup each chopped green and red peppers 75 mL
    1/4 cup chopped green onion 50 mL

    To make Clear Layer: Strain chicken broth to remove any fat. Combine broth, water and wine in a small bowl. Sprinkle gelatine on top; set over hot water to dissolve. Remove from hot water and place in a bowl of water and ice, stirring frequently, until mixture has the consistency of raw egg white. Remove from ice water.

    Spoon a thin layer of gelatine into an oiled 5-cup (1.25 L) mould. Arrange egg slices, green onion and pieces of pepper in a decorative design. Place in freezer until set, about 10 minutes. Add enough gelatine mixture to cover eggs completely; refrigerate.

    To Make Egg Mousse: In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatine over chicken broth; set over hot water to dissolve. In food processor or blender, puree eggs. Add mayonnaise, cream cheese, mustard, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; puree until well blended. Add dissolved gelatine, green and red peppers, and green onion; puree about 1 minute.

    Pour into mould, over clear layer. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight. Remove from mould onto a serving plate. Serve with crackers.

    Nutrients per serving
    Calories: 165 Carbohydrate: 1.9 g
    Protein: 7.8 g Fat: 14.0 g

    -in coorperation of eggs.ca

     

    Greek Omelette

    Number of servings: 4

    Preparation: 10 min.

    Cooking: 20 min.

    8 eggs 8
    1/4 cup water 50 mL
    Freshly ground pepper, to taste
    Cooking spray
    1/3 cup chopped onion 75 mL
    3/4 cup seeded, chopped tomato 175 mL
    1/2 cup crumbled low-fat feta cheese 125 mL
    1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and slivered 50 mL
    1/2 tsp dried oregano 2 mL


    Beat eggs with water; season with pepper. Set aside.
    Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray.
    Sauté onion over medium heat for about 1 minute.
    Add tomato and cook for 1 more minute.
    Stir in feta cheese, olives and oregano. Set aside.
    Spray an 8-inch (20 cm) non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium heat.
    Pour 1/4 of egg mixture into skillet. As mixture sets at the edges, with spatula, gently lift cooked portion to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath. Cook until bottom is set and top is almost set.
    Cover one half of the omelette with 1/4 of the filling. Slip spatula underneath the omelette and fold in half. Slide onto a warm plate.
    Repeat procedure to make 3 more filled omelettes.


    Nutrients per serving:
    Calories: 224 Carbohydrate: 4.0 g
    Protein: 16.6 g Fat: 15.7 g

    -in cooperation of eggs.ca

     

    Individual Baked Alaska's

    Number of servings: 6

    Baking: 2 min.

    Chilling: 1 hr.

    4 egg whites 4
    1/8 tsp salt 1/2 mL
    1/2 cup fine granulated sugar 125 mL
    6 slices jelly roll, cake or brownies 6
    6 scoops ice cream*, well frozen 6


    In a small bowl, beat egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, 1 tbsp (15 mL) at a time, and continue beating until stiff and glossy. Place cake slices on ungreased baking sheet. Top each with ice cream and quickly cover with meringue, being sure to seal edges completely. Swirl meringue into peaks. Keep in freezer until ready to bake. Freeze for at least 1 hour. (To store for longer periods, up to 2 weeks, place unbaked Alaska's in cake box and over wrap with plastic.) Preheat oven to 475° F (240° C). Bake 2 to 4 minutes or until meringue is delicately browned. Serve at once.

    Note:
    *Choose ice cream that contrasts in colour and flavour with the cake, i.e. vanilla ice cream on brownies, peppermint on chocolate cake, fruit sherbet on jelly roll. 

    -in cooperation of eggs.ca
     

     

    Macaroni Bake

    Number of servings: 6

    Preparation:  5 min.

     Cooking: 8 min.

    Baking: 28 min.

    2 cups dry elbow macaroni 500 mL
    8 eggs 8
    1 cup skim milk 250 mL
    1 can (10 oz/284 mL) condensed Cheddar cheese soup 1
    1/2 cup each finely chopped onion and green pepper 125 mL
    1 tsp each Italian seasoning and dry mustard 5 mL
    1/2 tsp garlic powder 2 mL
    Cooking spray
    3/4 cup tomato sauce, pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce 175 mL
    1/2 cup shredded light Cheddar cheese 125 mL
    2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley 30 mL


    COOK macaroni according to package directions; drain well. WHISK eggs with milk and soup in a large bowl. STIR in onion, green pepper, Italian seasoning, dry mustard and garlic powder. STIR egg mixture into macaroni. SPRAY a 2-1/2 quart (2.5 L) casserole dish* with cooking spray. POUR pasta mixture into casserole dish. BAKE in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 10 minutes; stir pasta mixture. BAKE for another 10 minutes; stir pasta mixture. SPREAD tomato sauce over pasta mixture. SPRINKLE with cheese and parsley. BAKE for 8 minutes or until top is bubbly and cheese is melted.

    *Or six (2 cup/500 mL) individual casserole dishes.

    Nutrients per serving:
    Calories: 293 Carbohydrate: 32.4 g
    Protein: 17.6 g Fat: 10.0 g

    -in cooperation of eggs.ca

     

    Oven-Style Scotch Eggs

    Number of servings: 8

    Preparation: 10 min.

     Cooking: 20 min.


    1 lb turkey sausage* with casing removed 450 g
    1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs 50 mL
    8 hard-cooked eggs, peeled 8
    2 eggs, beaten 2


    Divide sausage meat into 8 equal portions. Sprinkle bread crumbs on a smooth surface. Place one portion of sausage meat on top of crumbs and pat out 1/8-inch (3 mm) thickness. Wrap completely around a hard-cooked egg, pressing edges together to seal. Repeat with remaining sausage and hard-cooked eggs. Dip sausage-coated eggs in beaten egg. Place on baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Serve hot or cold.

    *Pork or Italian sausage can be substituted for turkey sausage.

    Nutrients per serving:
    1 Scotch egg
    Calories: 235 Carbohydrate: 2.9 g
    Protein: 20.6 g Fat: 15.6 g

    -in cooperation of eggs.ca

     

    Once again I would like to send a special thanks to The Canadian Marketing Agency for allowing me to use their recipes on Kitty's Recipes Galore!. I hope that you enjoy these cause there will be more coming soon.

    Take care and hugs,

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    October 09

    Thanksgiving Day Greetings

    Well since today is Thanksgiving here in Canada it is only fitting that I should be adding some Thanksgiving recipes. I was surfing around the Net and I found these recipes for Thanksgiving dinner.

     

    Turkey with Herbal Rub

    1 13-Pound WHOLE TURKEY fresh or thawed
    1 Medium onion quartered
    1 lemon quartered
    1/4 Cup vegetable oil
    1 Teaspoon dried thyme
    1 Teaspoon dried tarragon
    1 Tablespoon dried rosemary
    1 Teaspoon salt
    1/2 Teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

    Preheat oven to 325.
    Remove giblets and neck from turkey and reserve for broth.
    Rinse turkey with cold running water and pat dry with paper towels. Place onion and lemon quarters in neck and body cavities.
    In a small bowl, mix oil with herbs, salt and pepper. With your finger tips, gently loosen skin from the breast without pulling off the skin.
    Place 1 tablespoon of herb mixture under skin; replace skin. Rub cavities and outside of turkey with remaining herb mixture.
    Secure the neck skin to the back with skewers. Fold wings under back of turkey. Place legs in tucked position. May be prepared to this point, covered and refrigerated for several hours.
    Place turkey, breast side up, on a rack in a large shallow (no more than 2-1/2 inches) deep roasting pan. Insert an oven-safe thermometer into the thickest part of the thigh, being careful it does not touch the bone.
    Cover bird with a loose tent of foil. Roast turkey in a preheated 325 degree F. oven for about 2-1/2 hours. Remove foil and baste bird with pan juices. Continue to roast for about another hour until meat thermometer registers 180 degrees F. in the thigh.
    Remove turkey from oven and allow to rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. Transfer to a large platter and serve with gravy.
    Note: Yields 18 servings at 6 ounces per portion.

    ROASTED TURKEY


    16 lb Turkey
    1 cup Butter or Margarine
    some flour
    1/4 tsp Salt
    1/4 tsp Pepper
    2 whole onions
    5 stalks of celery
    4 cloves of garlic crushed
    1 green bell pepper rough chopped
    Reynolds Turkey Roasting Bag


    Remove giblets and neck from turkey; wash, and set aside.  Wash turkey thoroughly inside and out.  Pat dry with towels.  Remove any excess fat.
    Preheat oven to 325F.
    Stuff some butter, onion, celery and bell pepper in to cavity of turkey Place butter and garlic under the skin of turkey.
    Insert 4 or 5 poultry pins at regular intervals.  Lace cavity closed with twine, bootlace fashion and then tie.  Bend wing tips under body, or fasten to body with poultry pins.  Tie ends of legs together.  Brush with some butter; sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Place turkey in roasting bag tie bag.  Then put shallow roasting pan.  Roasted uncovered about 4 « hours, or until meat thermometer registers 185F.  Leg joint should move freely.  Remove from oven and take out of bag (note: bag is HOT) place on serving tray.  Take the remaining juice in bag and roasting pan heat mix with a little flouring until thick and there is the gravy.

    Moist Bread Stuffing Recipe


    1/2 cup butter or margarine
    2 cups diced celery
    1-1/2 cups chopped onion
    1/4 c. minced parsley
    2-1/4 tsp. salt
    2 tsp. poultry seasoning
    1/2 tsp. pepper
    1 loaf white bread, cubed
    3 eggs, slightly beaten

    In large pot or dutch oven, melt butter; add celery and onion and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Add parsley, salt, poultry seasoning and pepper; stir well until mixed. Stir in bread cubes and eggs, mix well. Makes 10 cups.

    TURKEY STUFFING


    2-4 tbsp olive oil
    1 onion
    1/4 cup oysters chopped (retain the juice)
    2 celery stalks, chopped
    2 apples, cored and chopped
    2/3 bag dried cranberries
    1 cup juice from roasted turkey
    turkey giblets chopped finely
    6 cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
    1 tsp dried sage, crushed
    1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

    Directions:
    Sauté the turkey giblets  and with part of the onion in 2 tbsp of oil. Combine giblet mixture with the rest of oil, onion, oysters, celery and apples in a large skillet. Sauté for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.  Remove from the heat.  Add the remaining ingredients.  Make sure you also add the juice from the oysters.  Toss gently to mix well.  Place mixture into an oiled 2-quart baking dish.  When baking the dressing in a casserole, cover and bake in a 325F oven for about 1 hour.

    Walnut - Apple Stuffing  

    6 cups firmly packed diced whole grain bread
    2 ½ tablespoons margarine
    1 ½ cups chopped red onion
    1 ½ cups peeled, diced tart apple
    3 bunches scallions, minced
    2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
    ½ teaspoon each: dried thyme, savory
    3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt, more or less to taste
    3 tablespoons currants
    freshly ground pepper to taste
    1 ½ cups Light apple juice
    Instructions:

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

    Place the diced bread on a baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until dry and lightly browned. Heat the margarine in a large skillet. Add the red onion and saute over moderate heat until golden. Add the apple and saute for another 5 minutes.

    In a mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes with the onion and apple mixture. Add all the remaining ingredients except the apple juice and toss together. Sprinkle in the apple juice slowly, stirring at the same time to moisten the ingredients evenly. Transfer the mixture to an oiled shallow l ½-quart baking pan.

    Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until browned and still slightly moist. Stir once during the baking time.

    Maple And Taraggon Sweet Potatoes  

    4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick
    1/3 cup maple syrup
    1/4 cup soy margarine, melted
    1/4 cup orange juice
    1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    2 teaspoons dried tarragon

    Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange the sweet potato slices in overlapping rows in an oiled shallow 2-quart casserole. In a small bowl, combine the syrup, margarine, juice, cinnamon, and salt. Pour evenly over the potatoes. Sprinkle the tarragon over the top. Cover with lid or foil and bake, covered, for 25 to 30 minutes, or until readily pierced with a fork but still firm. Bake another 20 to 25 minutes uncovered, or until glazed and golden around the edges.

    What is turkey without Cranberry Sauce? Here is a recipe from which you can make your own.

    CRANBERRY SAUCE

    12 ounces of cranberries
    1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
    1/2 cup sugar
    1 tsp nutmeg
    1 tsp cinnamon
    1 tsp cayenne pepper
    1 tsp cumin


    In medium saucepan, over high heat, combine cranberries, vinegar and sugar; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium-low and add nutmeg, cinnamon, cayenne, and cumin.  Simmer 20 to 25 minutes or until mixture is very thick, stirring frequently.

    After dinner is there is enough room a little dessert maybe?

     PUMPKIN PIE

    1 1/4 cups pumkin, canned
    3/4 cup sugar
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/4 tsp ground ginger
    1 tsp ground cinnamon
    1 tsp all-purpose flour
    2 eggs, lightly beaten
    1 cup evaporated milk, undiluted
    2 tbsp water
    1/2 tsp vanilla extract
    1 unbaked pastry shell(9-inch)

    Combine pumpkin, sugar, salt, spices, and flour in a medium mixing bowl. Add eggs; mix well. Add evaporated milk, water, and vanilla; mix well. Pour into pastry-lined pie pan. Bake at 400E for 15 minutes; reduce heat to 350E and bake about 35 minutes longer, or until center is set.

     

    Pastry for Single Crust Pie Shell

    1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    1/2 teaspoon salt 1/3 shortening or lard
    3 to 4 tablespoons cold water

    In a medium mixing bowl mix together flour and salt. Cut in shortening or lard with a pastry cutter or two knives until pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle with water until mositened. Form dough into a ball and roll out on a floured surface.

     

    Pastry for Double-Crust Pie

    2 cups all-purpose flour
    1 teaspoon salt
    2/3 cups shortening or lard
    6 to 8 tablespoons of water

    In a medium mixing bowl mix together flour and salt. Cut in shortening or lard with a pastry cutter or two knives until pieces are the size of small peas. Sprinkle with water until moistened. Form dough into a a ball. Cut in half to form two equal pieces and roll out on a floured surface.

    FUDGE

    6 cups sugar
    1 1/2 cups butter
    1 large can evaporated milk
    2 packages chocolate chips
    1 jar marshmallow cream
    1 cup nuts


    Cook in heavy pan until boiling, boil 10 minutes, stirring all the time.  Take off burner and add chips, marshmallow cream and nuts, make sure you mix well, pour into 9 x 13 buttered pan.  It will make 6 pounds.

    Later when you are sitting back, relaxing after having eaten your dinner it is time for  a warm cup of cider.

    Warm Apple Cider 

    You'll need: 2+ apples, and 1/2 cup apple juice per apple

    Core apples, and crush well in a medium sauce pan. Add the apple juice. Bring both to a boil, mixing frequently. The apples will seem to disappear, when this happens, pour the mixture into a mug, and enjoy!

    Ever wonder what to do with all that leftover turkey. Well here is one or two ideas.

    Turkey Casserole


    2 cups cooked turkey  pieces
    8 oz. egg noodles, cooked
    8 oz. sour cream
    1 can cream of chicken soup
    2 tbsp. melted butter
    2 tbsp. minced onion

    Bake for 20-25 min. at 325°F.

    Turkey Vegetable Pie

    2 Tbls. butter
    1/2 lb. small white onion (I use the jarred ones, drained or cut up a medium onion into about 3/4" pieces)
    1/2 cup chopped celery
    6 Tbls. flour
    1 tsp. salt
    1/8 tsp. pepper
    1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
    1 cup  canned chicken broth
    1 cup milk
    1 10 oz. package of frozen peas, corn, or mixed vegetables
    3 cups cooked turkey, in large pieces
    1 lb. potatoes, pared and cubed (3-4 medium potatoes)
    Pastry for 1-crust pie 
    1 egg yolk

    1- Heat butter in large skillet or dutch oven. Add onions and celery; cook, covered, for 10 minutes; remove from heat.

    2- Stir in flour, salt, pepper, and thyme until well blended. Gradually add stock and milk. Add peas, turkey and potatoes.

    3- Bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes. Turn into a 2-qt. shallow baking dish.

    4- Preheat oven to 400°F. Make pastry.

    5- Roll pastry to fit top of baking dish with a 1/2" overhang. Place over turkey mixture; turn edge under; seal to rim of dish and crimp with fork. Make several slits in top for steam vents. Beat egg yolk with 1 tsp. water; brush over pastry.

    6- Bake 30 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.

    Turkey Rice Medley

    ingredients:
    1/2 cups left over turkey
    1 package minute maid rice medley

    start making Minute Maid rice medley ahead of time then halfway through heat turkey in microwave for 1:00 take turkey out and stir in for 10:00 (or until rice is fully cooked).

     

    Hope you have a great day and good eating!

    Take care and hugs,

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    September 20

    Slow Cooking

    Anyone who owns a Slow Cooker knows what a blessing it is. You pretty much place an entire meal in your Slow Cooker and then except to check it once in awhile you just forget about it until it is time to eat. When meal time comes it is cooked and all ready to eat. Today's recipes is going to consist on Main meals done in a Slow Cooker. Here are some really tasty treats.
     
    Chicken Stew
     
    3 medium pototoes, cut into 1 1/2-inches cubes
    2 cups baby-cut carrots
    1 package (8 oz) fresh whole mushrooms, cut in half
    12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
    1/2 teaspoon of salt
    1 teaspoon instant chopped onion
    1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 tablespoon tomato paste
    1 can chicken gravy
    1/2 cup water
     
    Toss pototes, carrots and mushrooms in a 4-quart Slow Cooker. Arrange chicken on top and sprinkle with salt, onion and garlic powder. Stir tomatoe paste into gravy and pour mixture and water over all.
    Cover and cook on low heat setting fpr 8 to 10 hours or until vegetables are tender.
     

     
    Beef Pot Roast with Vegetables
     
    3-pound beef boneless chuck pot roast
    2 dried bay leaves
    2 medium stalks celery, cut into 3-inch pieces
    6 small red potatoes, cut into fourths
    1 cup baby-cut carrots
    1 can whole mushrooms, drained
    1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup
    2 tablespoons chili sauce
    1/2 package onion soup mix (1 envelope)
     
    Place beef in 4-quart Slow Cooker. Arrange bay leaves on top of beef; arrange celery, potatoes, carrots and mushrooms around beef. Top beef with condensed mushroom soup, chili saucee and  dry onion soup mix.
     
    Cover and cook on low heat setting 9 to 10 hours or until beef is tender. Discard bay leaves.
     
    Ingredient Substiutes:
    If you don't happen to have any chili sauce you can use ketchup instead.
     
     Makes 6 servings.
     
     

    Country-Style Ribs and Sauerkraut
     
    2 pounds boneless pork ribs
    1 medium cooking apple, sliced
    1 small onion, sliced
    1 can ( 16 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
    3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
    1 teaspoon caraway seed
    1/4 cup apple juice
     
    Place ribs, apple and onion in a 4-quart Slow Cooker. Top with sauerkraut, brown sugar, and caraway seeds; mix lightly. Pour apple juice over top.
     
    Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours until ribs are tender.
     
    Makes 5 servings.
     
    Serving Suggestion:
    Serve with plenty of rye bread and butter.
     

     
    Sweet and Sour Chicken
     
    1 1/2 cups baby-cut carrots
    6 large boneless chicken thighs ( about 2 pounds)
    1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    1 1/3 cups sweet and sour sauce
    1 can ( 20 ounces ) pineapple chunks in juice, drained
    1 bag (1 pound) frozen stir-fry bell peppers and onions, tthawed and drained
    6 cups of hot cooked rice
     
    Place carrots in a 4 quart Slow Cooker. Top with chicken; sprinkled with red pepper.
     
    Cover and cook on lowww heat setting 6 to 7 hours or until until juice of chicken is no longer pink when center of thickest pieces are cut.
     
    Remove chicken from Slow Cooker; drain andd discard liquid from cooker. Return  chicken to cooker. Pour sweet and sour sauce over top of cheicken ; top with pineapple and stir-fry vegetables. Cover and cook on high heat setting 45 to 60 minutes or until carrots are tender. Seve with hot rice.
    Makes 6 serving.
     

     
    Corned and Beef aand Cabbage Dinner
     
    2 pounds small red potatoes
    1 1/2 cups baby-cut carrots
    1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges
    2 to 2 1/2 pounds of well-trimmed beef brisket with seasoning packet
    2 cups apple juice
    Water
    8 thin wedges  cabbag
    Horseradish Sauce ( shown below)
     
    Place your potatoes, carrots and onioon in a 6-quart Slow Cooker. Throughly ribse beef; place on top of vegetables. Sprinkle beef with contentd of seasonong packet. Add apple juice and just enough water to cover beef.
     
    Cover and cook on low heat setting 10 to 12 hours until beef is tender.
     
    Remover beef from cooker; place on plater. Add cabbage wedges to vegetables and broth in cooker. Cover and cook on high heat setting 30 to 35 minutes or until cabbage is crisp-tender.
     
    Make Horseradish sauce. Cut beef into thin slices. Remove vegetables from Slow Cooker, using slotted spoon. Serve beef and vegetables with sauce.
     
     
    Horseradish Sauce
     
    11/2 cups sour cream
    1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
    2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
    2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
     
    Mix all ingredientd together.
     

     
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    July 20

    Chocolate Treats

    Please copy and paste this address into your browser and check it out. I am trying to  win myself a new monitor and need the help of any out there that is from Canada! Won't you please help????.

    Thand you so much!

    Kitty.

    http://flatscreens.freepay.com/?r=32914002

     

    Chocolate is a favorite treat of almost everyone! In this section I am going to tempt you taste buds with delicious Chocolate treats.
     
    This is a favorite of everyone at my house!
     

                                      

     
     
    Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake
     
    6 cups fresh strawberries
    1/4 cup sugar
    1 square (1 ounce) semisweet chocolate
    1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
    1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    1/4 cup sugar
    1 tablespoon baking powder
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup of butter or margarine
    1 egg, beaten
    2/3 cup milk
    1 cup whipping cream
    2 tablespoons sugar
     
     
    Select four strawberries; and set ide. Slice up the remaining strawberries and combine with 11/4 cup of sugar. Set aside. Melt semisweet chocolate square over hot water in the top of a double boiler until melted and smooth stirring constantly. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Spoon melted chocolate over the bottom half of each reserved strawberry. Place on baking sheet; place   in refrigerator until needed.
     
    For shortcake, in aa mixing bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, 1/4 cuo sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter or margarine till mixture resembless coarse crumbs. Mix together egg and milk; add all aaat once to dry ingredients. Stir until just moistened. Spread ddough in a greased 8 x1 1/2 inch round baking pan., building up edge slightly. Bake in 450 degree oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until done.
     
    Cool 10 minutes on a wire rack, Remove from pan placing on serving plate. beat whipping cream and the 2 tablespoons of sugar with an electric beater aat medium speed until soft peaks form. Arrange some sliced strawberries on the cake top. Spoon whipped cream over topand arrange the chocolate-coated strawberries on top of the whipped cream. Serve shortcake warm. Pass  remaining sliced berries.
     
    Makes 8 servings.
     
     
     
    Everyone who loves chocolate will love this recipe! It is definitly one of my favorites and my son's as well.
     
                                 
     
    Black Forest Cake
     
    Cherry Filling
    2/3 cup sugar
    1/2 cup milk
    3 squares (3 ounces) unsweetened Chocolate,
       coarsely chopped
    1 slightly beaten egg
    1 3/4 cups all- purpose flour
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 cup shortening
    1 cup sugar
    1 teaspoon vanilla
    2 eggs
    1 cup milk
       Golden Butter Frosting
       Maraschino cherries
       Chocolate Curls
     
     
    Prepare Cherry Filling.
    Grease and flour two round 9 x 1 1/2 inch cake pans; ste aside.
    Combine 2/3 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of milk, chocolate and 1 egg in a saucepan. Cook and stir mixture comes to a boil; let cool. Meanwhile, mix together flour, baking soda and salt. In a larger mixing bowl use egg electric egg beater to beat shortening on medium speed for about 30 seconds. Add 1 cup of sugar and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Add the 2 eggs, one at a time beat well on medium speed. Add dry ingredients and 1 cup of milk alternately to beaten mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate mixture. Turn into prepared pans. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean when inserted into center of cakes. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes. Then remove from pans and let cool throughly.
     
    To assemble, place 1 cake layer on a serving plate. Use 1/2 cup of the Golden Butter Frosting to make a solid circle, about 2 1/2 inches in diameter  and 1 inch high in center of bottom layer cake. Use 1 cup frosting to make a border, 1/2  inch wide and 1 inch high. Spoon chilled Cherry Filling between circle and border. Place second layer cake on top. Frost top and sides with remaining frosting. Garnish with  maraschino cherries and Choclate Curls. Put in fridge to chill. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before serving. Makes 12 servings.
     
    Cherry Filling:
     
    Drain one 16-ounce can of dark sweet cherries, reserving 1/2 cup syrup. Corasely chop cherries and place in a bowl. Add 1/2 cup Kirsch or cherry liqueur, let stand 2 hours. In a saucepan combine 4 teaspoons cornstarch and the reserved 1/2 cup of cherry syrup; stir in chopped cherry mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Cover surface with clear plastic wrap and chill.
     
     
    Golden Butter Frosting:
     
    Beat 1 cup butter or margarine till fluffy. Beat in 2 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar till smooth. Add 3 egg yolks beating until mixture is fluffy. Add 2 1/4 cups addititional sifted powdered sugar; beat untilll smooth.
     
     
     
     
     
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    April 29

    Diabetic Recipes

     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    I found out not to long ago that I was diabetic. In this entry I decided that I should put recipes for other diabetics like myself. The one thing I didn't want to do was give up the little pleasures of life. I LOVE my sweets and chocolate is my all time favorite. I was really upset when I thought that I was going to have to give up all the yummy things that I enjoyed so much. But these are some of the recipes I found to satisfy my sweet tooth!
     
     
     
    APPLE PIE
     
    2 lb. McIntosh apples, peeled, cored
    and thinly sliced (7 cups)
    2 T. lemon juice
    2 T. granulated sugar
    1 T. Butter Buds Sprinkles
    4 packets Sweet 'N Low
    1 T. all−purpose flour
    1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
    1/8 tsp. ground allspice
    4 sheets phyllo dough, thawed
    Nonfat frozen vanilla yogurt (optional)
    Preheat the oven to 375ºF. Spray a 9−inch pie pan with nonstick
    cooking spray.

    In a large bowl, toss the apples with the lemon juice.
    In a small bowl, combine the sugar, Butter Buds, Sweet 'N Low, flour,
    cinnamon and allspice. Add to the apples and toss to coat.
    Lightly spray one sheet of phyllo dough with nonstick cooking spray.
    Fold in half and spray again. Place in the pie pan with one edge
    hanging over the pan. Repeat the process with the remaining 3 sheets
    of dough, overlapping in the pan to cover the bottom completely.
    Spoon the apple mixture into the pan. Fold the edges of the dough
    over to cover the apples. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Bake
    35 minutes, or until the dough is crisp and the apples are tender
    when pierced with a sharp knife. Cool slightly before serving.
    Serve with nonfat frozen vanilla yogurt, if desired. Makes 1 (9−inch) pie,
    8 servings.
     
    Variation

    Seven cups of sliced fresh peaches or pears, or fresh blueberries,
    may be substituted for the apples.
    Per serving (1/8 pie): 115 calories, 1g protein, 29g carbohydrate,
    1g fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium
    Diabetic exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1 1/2 fruit
     
     
     
    PINEAPPLE UPSIDE−DOWN CAKE

    1 (14 oz.) can unsweetened crushed
    pineapple in juice, undrained
    1/4 C. pecan pieces (optional)
    2 T. lemon juice
    1 3/4 tsp. Equal Measure or 6 pkg. sweetener
    or 1/4 C. Spoonful
    1 tsp. cornstarch
    4 T. margarine (at room temperature)
    3 1/2 tsp. Equal Measure or 12 pkg.
    sweetener or 1/2 C. Spoonful
    1 egg
    1 C. cake flour
    1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
    1/2 tsp. baking soda
    1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
    1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
    1/8 tsp. ground ginger
    1/3 C. buttermilk
    Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice.

    Mix pineapple, pecans,1 tablespoon Equal and cornstarch in bottom of 8−inch
    square or 9−inch round cake pan; spread mixture evenly in pan.
    Beat margarine and Equal in medium bowl until fluffy; beat in egg.
    Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices in small bowl. Add to margarine mixture alternately with buttermilk,1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice and remaining 1 tablespoon Equal, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
    Spread batter over pineapple mixture in cake pan. Bake in preheated 350ºF oven until browned and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Invert cake immediately onto serving plate. Serve warm or at room
    temperature.
    Yields 8 servings.

    NOTE:
    If desired, maraschino cherry halves may be placed in bottom of cake
    pan with pineapple mixture.
    Nutritional information per serving: cals:156, prot:3 g, carbos:22 g, fat:7 g,
    choles:27 mg, sod:257 mg
    Food Exchange:1 1/2 bread,1 fat 46% calorie reduction from traditional recipe.
     
     
    BROWNIES

    1/2 C. light margarine
    2 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened chocolate
    2/3 C. granulated sugar
    2 large eggs
    3 T. skim milk
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    1 C. all−purpose flour
    1 1/4 tsp. Sweet 'N Low®
    1/4 tsp. baking soda
    1/8 tsp. salt
    1/4 C. chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

    Preheat oven to 350°F.
    In a medium saucepan melt margarine and chocolate over low heat.
    Remove from heat and beat in sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla extract
    until well combined. Stir in flour, Sweet 'N Low, baking soda and salt.
    Fold in nuts
    Spread batter into an 8−inch square baking pan sprayed with nonstick
    vegetable cooking spray. Bake 20 minutes or until a wooden pick
    inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack before
    cutting into squares. Makes 16 servings
    Per serving: 133 calories, 3 g protein, 17 g carbohydrate, 7 g fat
    (2 g saturated fat), 27 mg cholesterol, 113 mg sodium
    Diabetic exchanges: 1 starch/bread, 1 1/2 fat
     
     
    CHOCOLATE MOUSSE WITH
    STRAWBERRIES

    1 (1.4 oz.) pkg. instant sugar−free
    chocolate fudge pudding mix
    1 C. cold skim milk
    1 3/4 C. light whipped topping
    Whole fresh strawberries

    In a mixing bowl, beat pudding mix and milk until well blended, about 2 minutes.
    Fold in whipped topping. Serve with strawberries for dipping. Also can be served over slices of angel food cake. Yields 2 1/2 cups.
    DIABETIC EXCHANGES:
    One 2 tablespoon serving equals a free food.
    ALSO:
     24 calories, 70 mg sodium, trace cholesterol, 4 gm carbohydrate,
    1 gm protein, trace fat.
     
     
     
    PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

    1/4 cup margarine, softened
    1 cup creamy style peanut butter
    1/4 cup egg substitute
    2 tablespoons honey
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    1 cup Splenda® Granular
    1 1/2 cup all−purpose flour
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt

    Preheat oven to 350°F.
    In a large bowl, beat margarine and peanut butter with an electric mixer until creamy, approximately 1 minute.
    Add egg substitute, honey and vanilla extract. Beat on high speed for
    approximately 1 1/2 minutes.
    Add SPLENDA and beat on medium speed until well blended,
    approximately 30 seconds.
    In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Slowly add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture, beating on low speed until well blended, about 1 1/2 minutes. Mixture may be crumbly.
    Roll level teaspoons of dough into balls and drop onto a lined sheet pan,
    about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball with a fork, pressing a crisscross
    pattern into each cookie. Bake 7−9 minutes or until light brown around the edges. Cool on wire rack.
    Serving size: 2 cookies. Makes 24 cookies.
    Nutrients Per Serving: Serving Size 0.9 oz. (25g) (2 cookies); Calories 140;
    Carbohydrates 9g; Protein 3g; Dietary Fiber 1g; Total Fat 11g; Saturated Fat 2g;
    Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 110mg
    Diabetic Exchanges: Starch 1/2; Fat 2.
     
     
    CHERRY PIE

    2 (16 oz.) cans pitted tart cherries
    (in water − no syrup)
    1 large box cook & serve sugar−free
    vanilla pudding mix
    1 small box sugar−free cherry gelatin
    Sugar substitute to equal 4 tsp. sugar
    1 baked 9−inch pastry shell

    Drain cherries, reserving juice. Set cherries aside.
    In a saucepan, combine cherry juice and dry pudding mix. Cook and
    stir until mixture comes to a boil and is thickened and bubbly. Remove
    from heat; stir in gelatin powder and sweetener until dissolved. Stir
    in the cherries; transfer to pie shell. Cool completely. Store in refrigerator.
    8 servings, 176 calories each, 293 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol,
    24 gm carbohydrate, 3 gm protein, 8 gm fat
    Diabetic Exchange: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit
     
     
    FUDGE POPS

    1 (14 oz.) can fat−free sweetened
    condensed milk
    1/2 C. sugar
    1/2 C. baking cocoa
    2 1/2 C. skim milk
    Artificial sweetener equivalent to 1/2 C. sugar
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    12 (3 oz.) disposable plastic cups
    12 Popsicle sticks

    In a heavy saucepan, combine the first 3 ingredients; stir until smooth.
    Bring to a boil over medium−low heat; cook and stir for 1 minute.
    Gradually whisk in skim milk, whisking until cocoa and sugar are
    dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in the sweetener and vanilla.
    Pour into cups. Cover each cup with heavy−duty foil; insert sticks
    through the foil (foil will hold sticks upright). Place in a 13 x 9−inch
    pan. Freeze until firm, about 5 hours. Remove the foil and cups
    before serving. Serves 12.
    Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 155 calories, 62 mg sodium,
    3 mg cholesterol, 34 gm carbohydrate, 5 gm protein, 1 gm fat
    Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.
     
     
    SUGAR−FREE RAISIN BARS

    1 C. raisins
    1/2 C. water
    1/4 C. margarine
    1 tsp. ground cinnamon
    1/4 tsp. nutmeg
    1 C. all−purpose flour
    1 egg, lightly beaten
    3/4 C. unsweetened applesauce
    1 T. sugar substitute
    1 tsp. baking soda
    1/4 tsp. vanilla extract

    In a saucepan, over medium heat, cook the first 5 ingredients until margarine
    is melted; continue cooking for 3 minutes. Add all remaining ingredients.
    Spread into an 8−inch square baking dish that has been sprayed with nonstick
    cooking spray. Bake at 350ºF for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
    Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals 92 calories, 97 mg sodium,
    13 mg cholesterol, 15 gm carbohydrate, 2 gm protein, 2 gm fat
    Diabetic Exch. 1 starch, 1/2 fat.
     
     
     
     
    COCONUT SWEETS

    3 oz. nonfat ricotta cheese
    1/4 C. nonfat dry milk
    1/4 C. plus 1 T. sugar
    1/4 C. unsweetened shredded coconut
    Grease an 8−inch square pan. Set aside.

    In a large nonstick skillet, heat ricotta cheese over medium heat. Add milk
    powder and stir to mix thoroughly. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes until most of
    the liquid is evaporated. Stir frequently to avoid sticking or burning on the
    bottom.
    Add sugar and stir. The ricotta cheese mixture will become liquid again.
    Cook for another 5,minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the coconut and
    mix thoroughly. Continue to cook for 3 to 5 minutes. The mixture should
    be quite thick.
    Pour the mixture into the greased pan and press the mixture with a spatula.
    Cut into 1−inch diamond shapes. The mixture sets as it cools. Cool completely before removing from the pan.
    Yields 16 servings.
    Calories 137, Fat 3.9 g, Chol 7 mg, Carbs 20 g, Sodium 52 mg, Fiber 0.6 g
    Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.
     
     
     
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    Cape Breton Recipes

    In this section I am going to feature some good old down home cooking, Cape Breton style! This recipe was submitted by:
     
    Mamas Cape Breton Place
     
     
     
    Cape Breton Pork Pies
    (Sydney River origin)
    From Barbara Beall
     
     
    1 Cup butter
    4 Tablespoons icing sugar
    2 Cups white flour
    Pinch of nutmeg

    Mix well and press into tiny muffin tins.
    Bake at 450 for 10 minutes. Cool.

    On the stovetop cook the following until smooth:

    2 Cups chopped dates
    1 1/2 Cup brown sugar
    1 Cup water
    1 Teaspoon lemon juice
    1 Teaspoon white vinegar
     
    Add a spoonful of the date mixture onto each shell and top with Maple flavour butter icing.
    April 19

    Healthy Eating

    Well it had to happen some time folks. We all love our sweets, foods full of fats and deep-fried fast foods! I KNOW I do! There are many times that I get hungry and reach for a cup of coffee and a couple cookies or a bag of chips! While this is good once in awhile I also try to keep things healthy also in my cooking! Now since I am on a buget it can be hard sometimes trying to make ends meet. But I am here to say that you can eat healthy foods even on a buget. Here are some recipes that prove it! Enjoy!
     
     
    Baked Potato with Spicy Chicken Topping
     
    4 baking potatoes
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    1/2 cup slivered almonds
    1 cup chopped onions
    1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    1 lb. boned chicken breast, cut in strips
    2 tablespoons flour
    1 1/4 cup chicken broth
    3 tablespoons lemon juice
    1 teaspoon cinnamon
    1 teaspoon paprika
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon Tabasco
    1/2 cup raisins
     
    Scrub potatoes, dry and prick with fork. Cook. In a large skillet,
    heat oil and saute almonds until golden brown. Add onion and garlic.
    Saute until tender. Add chicken and cook, stirring, until chicken turns
    white. Sprinkle with flour and mix well. Combine broth, lemon juice,
    cinnamon, paprika, salt, and Tabasco. Gradually add to chicken mixture,
    stirring constantly, until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in raisins.
    Simmer 3 minutes. Spoon over blossomed potatoes.
     
     
    Cajun Style Pasta
     
    12 ounces linguine
    1 teaspoon butter or olive oil
    2 garlic cloves, minced
    8−12 medium size shrimp, peeled and deveined
    1/2 pound chicken breast meat, diced
    2 1/2 tablespoons all−purpose flour
    2 cups of 1% milk
    2 tablespoons sherry
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne
    4 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
    1/2 cup frozen peas
    Salt and black pepper to taste
     
    Prepare the linguine according to package directions.
    Drain and keep warm until ready to serve.
    Melt the butter in the center of a large non−stick skillet over
    medium−high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the
    shrimp and chicken. Pan−fry until the chicken is cooked through,
    3−4 minutes. Whisk the flour, milk, sherry, and Parmesan cheese
    together. Pour into the skillet and bring to a boil while stirring.
    Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook for about 5 minutes
    until the mixture has thickened, stirring occasionally. Add the
    cayenne and fold in the tomatoes and peas. Cook until heated
    through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Arrange the
    linguine on individual plates and spoon the sauce over the top.
     
     
    Colorful Chicken Stew
     
    1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
    1 (14 1/2 oz.) can Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
    2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2−inch cubes
    5 medium carrots, chopped
    3 celery ribs, chopped
    1 large onion, chopped
    1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
    2 (4 oz.) cans mushroom stems and pieces, drained
    2 low−sodium chicken bouillon cubes
    Artificial Sweetener equal to 2 tsp. sugar
    1 tsp. chili powder
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1 tablespoon cornstarch
    2 cup cold water
     
    In a 5−quart crockpot, combine the first 12 ingredients.
    In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth. Stir into
    chicken mixture. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or until
    vegetables are tender.
    Nutritional Analysis: One 1−cup serving equals: 123 calories,
    209 mg sodium, 25 mg cholesterol, 16 gm carbohydrate, 11 gm protein,
    1 gm fat, 3 gm fiber.
    Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetables, 1 very lean meat, 1/2 starch.
    Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
     
     
    Spaghetti Sauce
     
    1 lb. extra lean ground beef
    1 clove garlic, minced or put through garlic press
    1 onion, chopped fine
    1/2 green pepper, chopped fine
    1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
    2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes with juice,
    or 16 oz. can diced tomatoes
    1 6 oz. can tomato paste
    1 tsp. sugar
    1 bouillon cube
    1 tsp. basil
    1 tsp. oregano
    1/2 tsp. salt
     
    Crumble and brown ground beef. Drain off all fat; wipe out
    frying pan. Turn beef into colander, and rinse with cold water.
    Pat dry with paper towel; return to pan.
    Add garlic, onion, pepper, mushrooms and cook over medium
    low heat, stirring as necessary until veggies are soft.
    Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Add seasonings and simmer until
    hot throughout. Adjust seasonings to taste and serve over
    pasta with low fat Parmesan sprinkled over.
     
     
    Three Cheese Baked Ziti
     
    15 ozs. fat−free cottage cheese
    2 whole eggs, slightly beaten
    1/4 cup fat−free parmesan cheese
    16 ozs. ziti pasta, cooked and drained
    1 teaspoon salt
    26 ozs. spaghetti sauce (low fat)
    1 cup low−fat mozzarella cheese, shredded
     
    Preheat oven to 350. Prepare a 13 x 9" pan with cooking
    spray; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage
    cheese, eggs, and parmesan cheese; set aside. In another
    mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, pasta sauce, and salt.
    Spoon half of the pasta mixture into prepared pan;
    evenly top with cheese mixture, then remaining pasta
    mixture. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 30
    minutes, or until heated through.
     
     
     
    Zucchini Stuffed Chicken

    2 tablespoons margarine
    2 medium zucchini, shredded
    3 slices of bread
    1 egg white
    1 teaspoon butter oil
    1/2 cup shredded low fat Swiss cheese
    4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
    1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
    dash of pepper
    dash of paprika

    Melt margarine in a skillet and saute zucchini several minutes over
    medium−high heat. Tear the bread into pieces and add to zucchini,
    along with egg white, butter oil, and cheese. Stir well and remove
    from heat. Season chicken breasts with spices. Put chicken breasts in
    casserole sprayed with cooking spray. Spread stuffing over all four.
    Cover casserole and bake at 400F for approximately 1 hour or until
    chicken is tender. Or microwave for approximately 20 minutes at 60%,
    turning after 10 minutes.
     
     
    Egg McMuffin
     
    1 English muffin, split
    Butter−flavored cooking spray
    1 ounce Canadian−style bacon
    2 egg whites
    2 tablespoons fat−free half and half or skim milk
    Salt and pepper to taste
    1 slice fat−free cheese
    Yellow food coloring (optional)
     
    1. Spray both halves of English muffins with butter spray. Toast muffin
    until it is lightly browned. While muffin toasts, spray a non−stick
    skillet with butter flavored cooking spray. Saute Canadian−style
    bacon for about 1 minute. Remove from pan and place on half of the
    toasted English muffin

    2. In a small bowl, combine egg whites, half and half, 5−6 sprays of
    fat−free butter spray and salt and pepper to taste. (If you like
    the look of whole eggs, add a drop of yellow food coloring to egg
    mixture.) Stir well and pour into a non−stick skillet coated with
    cooking spray. (For best results, use an egg ring that has been
    sprayed with cooking spray. The egg ring will shape the egg to fit
    the muffin.)

    3. Cook egg until well done and place over Canadian−style bacon.
    While egg is piping hot, place slice of cheese over egg and top
    with remaining muffin half.
     
     
    Chicken Cordon Bleu
     
    4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    1/2 cup diced low fat boiled ham
    1/2 cup shredded low fat Swiss cheese
    1/8 teaspoon minced garlic
    2 tablespoons white wine
    salt/pepper to taste
    8 oz. plain low fat yogurt
    1 tablespoon milk
    1 cup crushed seasoned bread crumbs
     
    Combine ham, Swiss cheese, garlic, wine, salt and pepper in a bowl
    to make a filling.
    Preheat oven to 350F. Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry with
    paper towels. Cut a slit in the side of each breast to form a pocket.
    Stuff each pocket with 1/4 of filling. Press to close or secure with
    wooden picks.
    In a flat dish, combine yogurt and milk. Dip each breast in yogurt
    mixture; turn to coat well. Roll in bread crumbs and place in
    well−greased baking pan.
    Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until done.
    Serve with pasta and zucchini.
     
     
    Baked Macaroni, Cheese & Spinach
     
    1 pound elbow macaroni
    15 oz. low fat ricotta cheese
    1 3/4 cups skim milk
    1/2 cup egg substitute
    2 teaspoons brown mustard
    1 −2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
    2 cups shredded low fat cheddar cheese
    2 cups torn fresh spinach leaves
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1/4 cup fine bread crumbs
    1 teaspoon paprika

    Preheat oven to 375F. Spray a 9 X 13 or 3 quart baking dish with
    nonstick spray oil. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
    Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, mix ricotta cheese,
    milk, egg substitute, mustard, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.
    Process until smooth. Drain macaroni, return to pot and add
    shredded cheddar and spinach. Stir until cheese melts and spinach
    wilts. Stir in ricotta mixture and scrape into prepared baking
    dish. In a small bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs,
    and paprika. Sprinkle evenly over macaroni and cheese. Bake at
    375F for 25 minutes. Serve hot.
     
     
    Baked Chicken Breast with Fresh Basil

    10 boneless skinless chicken breast (about 2 1/2 lbs.)
    3/4 cup low−fat yogurt
    1/2 chopped fresh basil
    2 teaspoons cornstarch
    1 cup bread crumbs
    2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

    Arrange chicken in single layer in baking dish. Combine yogurt,
    basil and cornstarch; mix well and spread over chicken.
    Combine bread crumbs with Parmesan and sprinkle over chicken.
    (If making in advance, cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.)
    Bake chicken in 375 degrees oven for 30 minutes or until chicken
    is no longer pink inside.
     
     
     
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    April 11

    Yummy Salads

     
    This elegant salad is super easy to assemble and wonderful to eat!

    Strawberry-Yogurt Dressing (below)
    4 cups Bibb lettuce leaves or mixed salad greens
    1 pound cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 4x1/2-inch strips
    1 cup sliced strawberries
    1 medium peach, peeled and sliced
    2 green onions, chopped

    1. Make Strawberry-Yogurt Dressing.

    2. Arrange lettuce on 4 plates. Arrange chicken, strawberries and peach on lettuce. Sprinkle with onions.

    3. Serve with dressing.

    Strawberry-Yogurt Dressing

    1 cup Yoplait® Grande! 99% Fat Free creamy strawberry yogurt
    1 cup sliced fresh strawberries or 1 package frozen strawberries
    1 tablespoon sugar
    2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

    Place all ingredients in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed about 15 seconds or until smooth.

    1 Serving: Calories 200 (Calories from Fat 25); Fat 2.5g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 65mg; Sodium 95mg; Potassium 590mg; Carbohydrate 25g (Dietary Fiber 3g); Protein 22g
    %Daily Value: Vitamin A 10%; Vitamin C 40%; Vitamin D 6%; Calcium 10%; Iron 8%; Folic Acid10 %
    Diet Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fruit, 1 Vegetable, 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat OR 1 1/2 Carbohydrate Choices

    High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No changes.

    YOPLAIT is a registered trademark of YOPLAIT Marques Internationales SAS (France) used under license.

    Purchasing
    Choose brightly colored, plump strawberries that still have their green caps on them.

    Substitution
    Strawberries aren't your style? Replace them with fresh raspberries, and use vanilla or plain yogurt instead of the strawberry yogurt.
     
    Recipe sent in by-----CallieHuggles   Let Positve Voices be Heard
    Please go pay her visit by clicking the link above! Thank you Callie.
     
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    Chicken Pasta Salad

    2 boneless chicken breasts

    3/4 cup steak sauce

    1 (12 ounce) package fussili or bowtie pasta

    2 chicken bouillon cubes

    1 medium Vidalia onion, diced

    2 avocados, peeled and diced

    1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

    1 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing

    Marinate chicken breasts in steak sauce for 15 to 60 minutes.

    Grill until done and chop into bite−size pieces.

    In a large pot of boiling water, add the bouillon cubes and

    cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.

    In a large bowl, combine chicken, pasta, onion, avocados and

    tomatoes. Add salad dressing, mix and refrigerate until chilled.

    Stir in additional salad dressing when ready to serve, if desired.

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    Deli Potato Salad

    6 to 10 potatoes, boiled, cooled and cut in chunks

    3 hard boiled eggs, chopped

    1/2 lb. salami, ham, or other favorite deli meat, cut in chunks

    3 dill pickles, chopped

    1 onion, chopped

    2 apples, cored and chopped

    3 tbsp. mayonnaise

    3 tbsp. red wine vinegar

    salt and fresh ground pepper to taste

    paprika

    Mix potatoes, pickles, eggs, apple and onion in a large bowl. Fry

    salami lightly and drain off excess fat, cool. Stir salami,

    mayonnaise and seasoning into potato mixture. Chill for 2 hours

    before serving. Garnish with slivered red and green sweet peppers.

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    Mandarin Orange Salad

    1/2 cup sour cream

    1/4 cup mayonnaise

    1/4 cup milk

    1/2 to 1 teaspoon minced garlic

    1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

    pinch sugar

    pinch ground white pepper

    cayenne pepper to taste

    3 large heads butter lettuce − torn, washed and dried

    1 small Vidalia sweet onion, peeled and sliced into thin rings

    1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained

    6 ounces fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced

    salt and pepper to taste

    Prepare the dressing by whisking together the sour cream,

    mayonnaise, milk, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, sugar,

    white pepper and cayenne pepper. Store in an air−tight container

    and refrigerate.

    Prepare the salad in a large bowl by combining the lettuce, onion,

    oranges and mushrooms. Add enough dressing to coat and toss.

    Sprinkle with salt and pepper and add croutons if desired.

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    Beef Fajita Salad

    1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian dressing

    1 teaspoon cumin

    dash hot pepper sauce

    1/2 pound beef for fajitas, strips or chuncks

    1/2 cup corn kernels

    1/2 cup cooked kidney beans

    1/2 cup red onion, sliced

    1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

    1 tomato, chopped

    6 to 8 cups salad greens

    2 cups crushed tortilla chips

    Combine the cumin, hot pepper sauce and Italian dressing in a

    small bowl and mix well. Reserve 1/2 cup of the dressing. In a

    separate bowl, add enough dressing to coat the beef and let

    marinate for 1 hour.

    In a hot skillet, fry the beef and cook until done. Allow the

    beef to cool. In a medium bowl combine the beef with the corn,

    beans, onions and 1/2 cup of the dressing. Refrigerate for several

    hours before serving.

    To serve, toss the beef and vegetable mixture with the salad

    greens, tomatoes and shredded cheese. Add extra dressing if

    necessary and top with the crushed tortilla chips.

     

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    Soups are Great!

    Soups are an absolute essential part of our life. Whether it is a hearty Main Meal Soup that warm us from the top of our head to the tip of our toes on cold winter days or a simple soup and sandwich for a quick lunch during summer. Everyone loves a bowl of soup.
     
     
     
    Carrot and coriander soup
     
    1 small onion chopped up small
    2 cloves of garlic diced
    small leek thinly sliced
    2 sticks of celery thinly sliced
     
    Fry these together till soft
     
    Add 1lb Carrots diced
    fry for 2 minutes then add enough boiling water to cover and 2 tsp organic vegetable powder.
     
    Bring to the boil and simmer until carrots are just soft.
    Add bunch of Coriander and then Liquidise
     
    serves 2 to 3
     
    This recipe was sent in from  The Songfairy (India) of  India's Den Of Iniquity
    To visit her just click on the link above. Thank you India! 
     
     
    Corn Chowder

    6 slices bacon
    1/2 cup onion, chopped
    1 stalk celery, sliced
    2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
    1 (17 ounce) can whole kernel corn
    1/2 cup water
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    3 tablespoons flour
    1 1/2 cups milk
     
    Cut bacon in 1-inch pieces. Cook in a large saucepan until crisp. Remove bacon. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in pan. Add onion and celery. Sauté until onion is tender. Add potatoes, corn and liquid, water, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
     
    Combine flour and 1/4 cup milk in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in remaining milk. Pour into corn mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a full boil. Stir and boil 1 minute. Stir in bacon. Heat 5 minutes.
    Makes about 6 cups.
     
     
    Fish Chowder

    1 1/2 cups diced raw fish of choice
    2 cups sliced potatoes
    1 cup finely chopped onions
    1/4 pound salt pork
    1/2 tablespoon salt
    2 cups boiling water
    1 cup milk
    Pepper, to taste
     
    Add diced fish, potatoes and onions to pork. Add salt and water. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add milk and simmer 8 minutes. Pepper to taste.

     

    New England Clam Chowder


    1/4 cup cut-up bacon or lean salt pork
    1 medium onion, chopped
    2 cans minced or whole clams, drained (reserve liquid)*
    1 cup finely chopped potato
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    Dash of pepper
    2 cups milk

     

    Cook and stir bacon and onion in saucepan until bacon is crisp and onion is tender. Add enough water, if necessary, to reserved clam liquid to measure 1 cup. Stir clams, liquid, potato, salt and pepper into onion mixture. Heat to boiling. Cover and cook until potato is tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in milk. Heat, stirring occasionally, just until hot (do not boil).

    * 1 pint shucked fresh clams with liquid can be substituted. Chop clams and add with the potatoes.

     

     

    Vegetable Chowder


    1/4 cup butter or margarine
    1 cup chopped onion
    1 clove garlic, minced
    1 cup chopped celery
    4 cups beef bouillon
    3 cups peeled, cubed potatoes
    1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes
    1 (17 ounce) can corn, undrained
    2 cups sliced carrots
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
    1/2 teaspoon celery seed
    2 tablespoons cornstarch
    1/4 cup water

     

    In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until transparent. Add celery, bouillon, potatoes, tomatoes, corn, carrots, salt, thyme and celery seed. Bring to boil over medium heat. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.

    Stir together cornstarch and water until smooth. Add to soup. Stirring constantly, bring to boil over medium heat, and boil 1 minute.

    Makes about 3 1/2 quarts.

     


    Seafood Chowder

    1 1/2 pounds unpeeled, medium-size shrimp
    Vegetable cooking spray
    1 teaspoon olive oil
    1 cup chopped onion
    1 cup chopped celery
    1 cup diced sweet red pepper
    3 cloves garlic, minced
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
    1 1/2 cups water
    3 cups peeled, diced red potatoes
    1 cup diced carrot
    1/2 teaspoon white pepper
    1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
    2 bay leaves
    2 (12 ounce) cans evaporated milk
    1 (16 ounce) can cream-style corn
    1 teaspoon hot sauce
    1 pound fresh crabmeat, drained and flaked
     
    Peel and de-vein shrimp; set aside. Coat a Dutch oven with cooking spray; add oil, and place over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion and next 3 ingredients; cook until tender. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Gradually stir in chicken broth, water and next 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, stirring often, 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
     
    Stir in milk, corn and hot sauce; return to a boil. Add reserved shrimp and crabmeat; cook 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring constantly. Remove and discard bay leaves.
    Makes 10 servings.
     
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    French Onion Soup

    4 cups sliced onions

    4 (10.5 ounce) cans beef broth

    1/2 cup unsalted butter

    2 tablespoons olive oil

    2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)

    1 teaspoon dried thyme

    salt and pepper to taste

    1 (1 pound) loaf French

    bread, sliced

    6 slices provolone cheese

    3/4 cup diced Swiss cheese

    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

    1 Melt butter in an 8 quart stock pot on medium heat.

    Add olive oil and stir. Add onions and continually stir

    until tender and translucent. Do not brown the onions.

    2 Add beef stock, sherry and thyme. Season with salt and

    pepper, and simmer for 30 minutes.

    3 Ladle soup into individual, oven safe, serving bowls

    and place one slice of bread on top, (it can also be

    broken into pieces, whichever you prefer). Layer cheese on

    top of bread; placing a slice of provolone,1/2 slice diced

    Swiss and then Parmesan cheese. Place bowls on cookie sheet

    and broil until cheese bubbles and browns slightly.

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    Potato Soup

    1 pound bacon, chopped

    2 stalks celery, diced

    1 onion, chopped

    3 cloves garlic, minced

    8 potatoes, peeled and cubed

    4 cups chicken stock, or

    enough to cover potatoes

    3 tablespoons butter

    1/4 cup all−purpose flour

    1 cup heavy cream

    1 teaspoon dried tarragon

    3 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

    salt and pepper to taste

     

    1 In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until

    done. Remove bacon from pan, and set aside. Drain off all

    but 1/4 cup of the bacon grease.

    2 In the bacon grease remaining in the pan, saute the

    celery and onion until onion begins to turn clear. Add the

    garlic, and continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the cubed

    potatoes, and toss to coat. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Return the

    bacon to the pan, and add enough chicken stock to just cover

    the potatoes. Cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender.

    3 In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat.

    Whisk in the flour. Cook stirring constantly, for 1 to 2

    minutes. Whisk in the heavy cream, tarragon and cilantro. Bring

    the cream mixture to a boil, and cook, stirring

    constantly, until thickened. Stir the cream mixture into the

    potato mixture. Puree about 1/2 the soup, and return to the

    pan. Adjust seasonings to taste.

     

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    Fun Cookie Treats

    Welome to Kitty's Recipes Galore!
     
    Here you will find recipes galore. Cookies, cake, pies, main meals, just about anything you want. Also if you would like to publish a recipe, I would be more than happy to do that to. All you have to do is send the recipe along with your URL and your name or name of your site to:
     
     
    I will gladly add your recipes and the name of your site to Recipes Galore!
     
     
    Date-Filled Drop Cookies
     
    Filling:
     
    1  1/3    cups of finely chopped pitted dates
        1/2    cup granulated sugar
        1/2    cup of water
    2           teaspoons lemon juice
        1/2    cup  chopped walnuts   
     
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    Cookie Base:
     
    1           cup shortening
    1  1/2   cups packed brown sugar
    3          eggs
    1          teaspoon vanilla
    3  1/2   cups of all-purpose flour
    1          teaspoon baking soda
        1/2   teaspoon salt
        1/4   teaspoon ground cinnamon
        1/4   cup milk
     
    Filling:
     
    In a saucepan combine finely chopped dates, granulated sugar and water. Cook mixture is thick, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir into mixture walnuts and lemon juice. Let mixture cool. 
     
    Cookie: 
     
    Cream together shortening and brown sugar till fluffy; then add eggs one at a time beating well after each. Add vanilla  and beat well. In separate bowl mix together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to  the creamed mixture and mix well.
     
    Drop scant teaspoons of cookie mixture about 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Drop about 1/2 teaspoon of the date mixyure on top of each cookie; cover with another scant teaspoon  of cookie mixture. Pre-heat of oven to 375 degrees for a10 to 12 minutes . Makes 48 cookies. 
     
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    Carrot Cookies

    2      cups                  diced, peeled carrots

      3/4 cup                   butter or margarine, softened

    1      cup                   sugar

    1                              egg

    1      teaspoon           vanilla

    2      cups                 all-purpose flour

    2      teaspoons         baking powder

      1/2 teaspoon           salt

                                    Pineapple Frosting (see recipe below)

     

    Cook carrots in small amount of boiling salted water till tender; drain and mash. (There should be about one cup). Let cool.

    Cream sugar and butter together. Add egg and vanilla; beating unilt flully. Mix in mashed carrots. Add flour, baking powder, and salt and blend to form batter.

    Drop from teaspoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for about 12 minutes.

    Let cool and spread with Pineapple Frosting. Makes about 5 dozen.

     

    Pineapple Frosting:

    Mix together 1 1/4 cups sifted powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons softened butter or margarine, and 2 tablespoons pineapple preserves till smooth. Add just enough milk to get a good consistency for spreading.

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    Coconut Macaroons

     

    2                        eggs (separated)

       1/2 teaspoon    vanilla

                              Dash of salt

      2/3 cup             sugar

    1 1/3 cups           flaked coconut

     

    Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

    Beat egg whites until soft peaks form and add vanilla and salt. Add sugar gradually, beating until stiff but not dry. Fold in coconut. Drp in rounded teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.

    Bake for about 20 minutes. Immediately removed cookie from cookie sheet to rack.

    Makes about 18 cookies.

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    Basic Cookie Mix 

    4       cups            all-purpose flour

    2       cups            sugar

    2       teaspoons    baking powder

    1 1/2 teaspoons    salt

    1 1/3 cups            shortening that does not require refrigeration

     

    In large bowl thoroughly stir together first 4 ingredients. Cut in shortening till mixture resembles coarse cornmeal. Store in covered container up to 6 weeks at room temperature. For longer storage, place in freezer. To measure, lightly spoon mix into measure cup; level with knife or spatula. Makes about 8 1/2 cups.  

    Use this to make the recipes below.


     

    Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

    2 1/2 cups             Basic Cookie Mix

    2                          eggs, beaten 

      1/2 cup               milk

      1/4 cup               brown sugar, packed

      1/2 teaspoon       ground cinnamon

      1/2 teaspoon       ground nutmeg

    1      cup               quick-cooking rolled oats

    1      cup               raisins

     

    Perheat oven to 375 degrees.

    Combine first 6 ingredients; beat well. Stir in quick-cooking oats. Drop from teaspoon 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes about 3 dozen.


    Double Chocolate Drops

     

    2 1/4 cups            Basic Cookie Mix

    1                         egg

       1/4 cup             milk

    2                         1 ounce squares unsweetened chocolate,

                               melted and cooled

      1/2 cup              semisweet chocolate chips

      1/2 cup              chopped walnuts

     

    Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

    Combine first 3 ingredients and beat well. Mix in cooled chocolate. Mix in chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Drop from teaspoon  about 2 inches apart onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove cookies from cookie sheet to rack and let cool.

    If desired, frost with chocolate or vanilla canned ready-to-spread frosting.

    Makes about 30 cookies.

     

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