Friday, July 31, 2009

Cottage Cheese Dressing

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Cottage Cheese Dressing

1/2 cup cottage cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
8 small pickles or olives
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons mayonnaise

Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

Serve with salad greens.

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Cashew Tuna Casserole

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Cashew Tuna Casserole

2 cups tuna
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup cashew nuts
1 (2 ounce) can Chinese noodles
1 can cream of celery soup
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup chicken broth
Buttered bread crumbs

Combine all ingredients except bread crumbs. Sprinkle with crumbs. Place in casserole. Bake in preheated 325 degree oven for 25 minutes.

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Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Butterscotch Toast

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Butterscotch Toast

1/4 cup softened butter or margarine
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
8 slices of bread, toasted
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans

Combine sugar and butter and mix until well blended. Spread each slice of toast with the butter mixture and sprinkle with nuts. Place slices on ungreased cookie sheet, buttered side up. Place under the broiler, about 6" from the heat, until top is bubbly and nuts are toasted. Cut slices in half diagonally and serve.

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Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Amish Fry Pies

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Amish Fry Pies

PIES
9 c. cake flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. salt
3 c. shortening
2 c. water
Thick fruit filling

Shortening for deep fat frying


GLAZE
8 lbs. powdered sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
1/3 c. powdered milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. warm water

To make pies, combine in large mixing bowl the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until pieces are the size of small peas. Add water a little at a time until the four mixture is moistened. Form into 4 balls. Divide each ball into 10 pieces and roll each piece into a circle. Top one side of circle with filling and fold circle in half. Cramped edges to seal. Heat shortening; fry a few pieces at a time in deep fat until golden brown. Cool on wire rack. Meanwhile, in large mixing bowl, combine all glaze ingredients until smooth. While pies are still warm, dip them into glaze. Allow pies to drip on wire racks until cool. Yields about 40 pies.

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Monday, July 27, 2009

Coca Cola Cake

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Coca Cola Cake

CAKE:
2 c. all purpose flour
2 c. sugar
1 c. miniature marshmallows
1/2 c. butter flavored Crisco
3/4 c. Coke
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 c. buttermilk
1 tsp. soda
2 eggs, beaten

ICING:
6 tbsp. butter flavor Crisco
3 tbsp. cocoa
6 tbsp. coke
2/3 box powdered sugar
3/4 c. pecan pieces

In bowl, sift flour and sugar together. Stir in marshmallows. Put Crisco, coke and cocoa in a 2 cup glass measure. Heat in microwave until Crisco melts, 2 minutes. Pour over flour mixture. Stir in buttermilk, soda and eggs. Pour into greased 11"x7" glass dish. Cook on high for 11 minutes. Turn dish 1/4 every 3 minutes. ICING: Mix margarine, cocoa and coke in 4 cup measure. Bring to a boil in microwave about 1 1/2 minutes. Pour cocoa mixture over powdered sugar. Add pecans and mix well. Ice while cake is hot.

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Saturday, July 25, 2009

Week in Review

Each Saturday I'll recap the recipes featured each day from that week. So if you missed any and aren't sure how to look back, you can just check Saturday's post! Also featured today are any new photos that were submitted by our readers!

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Spaghetti And Meatballs

1 lb. ground beef
2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 tsp. spaghetti seasoning
1 tsp. garlic salt
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt

Form hamburger meat into small meatballs. Brown over medium heat. Drain grease. Add tomato sauce and seasonings - simmer approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Serve with tossed salad and garlic bread.

Photo submitted by Theresa


Blueberry Square Cake

2-1/2 sticks margarine
1-1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs, separated
2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 can blueberry pie filling

Beat egg whites until stiff and set aside. Cream margarine and add sugar, egg yolks, flour and vanilla to margarine. Beat well. Fold in egg whites by hand (batter will be thick). Spoon into 11 x 8 inch Pyrex pan. Drop pie filling by tablespoons on top of batter. Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

Photo submitted by Theresa


Apple Crunch Muffins

1-1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 T. baking powder
1 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. salt
1 egg
1/2 c. dry milk
1/4 c. oil
1 c. coarsely shredded unpeeled apple 1/3 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Mix flour, sugar (granulated) with 1/2 t. cinnamon and salt. Stir in egg, milk, oil, and apple until just moistened. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or test with pick. Makes 12 muffins per recipe.

Photo submitted by April


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Friday, July 24, 2009

Pennsylvania Dutch Creamy Cucumbers

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PA Dutch Creamy Cucumbers

1 c. sour cream, mayonnaise or yogurt
3-4 tbsp. vinegar
Sugar to taste
1 med. onion, sliced very thin for each 2-3 med. to lg. cucumber

Prepare wilted cucumbers: slice thinly, soak 1 hour in salted water. Rinse and drain. Mix above ingredients. Pour the dressing over cucumbers. Refrigerate a few hours to give flavors a chance to blend.

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Thursday, July 23, 2009

Graham Cracker Goodies

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Graham Cracker Goodies

1-1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 sm. instant chocolate pudding

Mix all ingredients together. Spread between graham crackers and freeze.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2009

Green Chile Enchiladas

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Green Chile Enchiladas

10 corn tortillas, quartered
2 lb. ground beef
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies
1 can mushroom soup
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 lb. grated Longhorn cheese
1 med. onion, chopped

Cook ground beef and onions in skillet, drain. Add chilies, soup, and tomatoes to beef mixture. Layer in 9 x 13 inch pan, 1/2 each of tortillas, beef mixture and cheese. Repeat layers topping with cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Squash Pie

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Squash Pie

1 c. Butternut squash
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. Eagle Brand Milk

Mix squash, nutmeg, cinnamon and sugar. Add eggs and milk. Mix again and pour in pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes.

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Monday, July 20, 2009

Blueberry Square Cake

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Blueberry Square Cake

2-1/2 sticks margarine
1-1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs, separated
2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1 can blueberry pie filling

Beat egg whites until stiff and set aside. Cream margarine and add sugar, egg yolks, flour and vanilla to margarine. Beat well. Fold in egg whites by hand (batter will be thick). Spoon into 11 x 8 inch Pyrex pan. Drop pie filling by tablespoons on top of batter. Bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Week in Review

Each Saturday I'll recap the recipes featured each day from that week. So if you missed any and aren't sure how to look back, you can just check Saturday's post! Also featured today are any new photos that were submitted by our readers!

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Carrot Cake

2 c. raw, shredded carrots
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. orange juice
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. chopped nuts
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg

Mix together carrots, sugar, orange juice, eggs, and vanilla until well blended. Combine remaining ingredients and stir into carrot mixture. Pour into a 12 cup fluted microwavable pan. Microwave 10 to 12 minutes on high power, turning once or twice. Let cake stand 10 minutes before removing from pan. When cake cools, remove from pan and top with Cream Frosting.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Microwave a 3 oz. package cream cheese for 2 minutes on high. Add 2 cups powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon orange juice. Mix well.

Photo submitted by Theresa


Peach Cobbler Crumb Cake

1 (16 oz.) can of peaches in light syrup
1 box yellow cake mix
1 cube of butter

Pour peaches and syrup in 9 x 13 cake pan. Sprinkle cake mix over peaches. Top with butter slices. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown. Serve with Cool Whip or alone.

Photo submitted by Theresa


Lasagna Roll Ups

8 oz. uncooked lasagna
16 oz. Ricotta cheese
2 eggs
10 oz. frozen chopped spinach (thaw & squeeze dry)
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. marjoram
1 jar (26-32 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 1/2 tsp. Parmesan cheese

Cook lasagna according to package and drain. In medium bowl, blend Ricotta, eggs, spinach, Mozzarella cheese, basil and marjoram. Spread evenly on lasagna strips. Cut strips in half crosswise. Roll strips jelly-roll style. Cut each roll in half, leaving ruffled edge at top and bottom. In 10x15 inch baking dish spread 3/4ths of sauce. Arrange roll ups (curly edges up) on sauce. Top with remaining sauce and Parmesan cheese. Bake, covered with foil, in 350 degree oven for 35-40 minutes until hot. (Can be frozen for later baking.)

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Magic Lemon Meringue Pie

1 (8-inch) baked pastry shell, cooled
2 eggs, separated
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
1/2 c. Realemon reconstituted lemon juice
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 c. sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In medium bowl, beat egg yolks; stir in sweetened condensed milk, Realemon and rind. Turn into pie shell. In small bowl, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until foamy; gradually add sugar, beating until stiff but not dry. Spread meringue on top of pie sealing carefully to edge of shell. Bake 15 minutes or until meringue is golden brown. Cool. Chill before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Amish Apple Cake

1/2 c. chopped pecans
2-1/2 c. finely chopped apples, such as Granny Smith
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. all purpose flour

In a large bowl, cream the butter. Add the sugar and beat until fluffy. Add the egg and beat until well blended. Mix in the soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg. Add the flour and stir just until blended. Stir in the apples and nuts. Pour into an oiled 9" round cake pan and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes until the top springs back when touched lightly with your finger.

Serve with Hot Caramel Sauce.

HOT CARAMEL SAUCE
1/2 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. evaporated milk

In a saucepan, melt the butter, brown sugar and salt. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla and milk. Serve warm sauce over cake. Serves 8.

Photo submitted by Theresa


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Friday, July 17, 2009

Creamed Potatoes with Green Peas

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Creamed Potatoes with Green Peas

1 1/4 lb. small new potatoes, unpeeled
1 tsp. salt

Sauce
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups fresh peas or 1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen green peas, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

In large saucepan combine potatoes and salt. Add water to cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain. Sauce: In medium saucepan melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour and whisk until smooth. Cook 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Gradually stir in chicken broth, milk, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until thick and smooth, stirring frequently, about 5 min

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Chocolate Buttermilk Pancakes

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Chocolate Buttermilk Pancakes

3 eggs
1 cup flour
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
3 teaspoons white sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/3 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons cocoa

Sift dry ingredients together; beat eggs until fluffy; add dry ingredients (including cocoa) and beat until almost smooth. Stir in milk and butter. Beat only until mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Bake at 375 degrees until done.

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Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Italian Style Scrambled Eggs

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Italian Style Scrambled Eggs

8 eggs
1/4 tsp salt
dash pepper
3/4 tsp dried basil leaves
1/4 cup light cream
3/4 cup grated sharp cheddar
2 tbsp butter
3 tomato slices
3 green pepper rings
8 slices crisp cooked bacon

Beat eggs, salt, pepper, basil and cream in a medium bowl. Stir in the cheese. Heat butter in medium skillet over low heat. Pour in egg mixture. As the eggs start to set at the bottom, gently lift the cooked portion with a spatula and letting uncooked portion flow to the bottom of the pan. Eggs should be slightly soft and cheese melted. Cook until set. Turn eggs onto serving platter and top with tomato slices. Cover tomato slices with pepper rings and then break the bacon strips in half and place in criss cross pattern over top of green peppers.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

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Sausage Stuffed Acorn Squash

4 small acorn squash
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1 pound bulk sausage
pepper to taste
salt to taste
1/2 cup maple syrup

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut both ends off of the squash and then cut each into 2 "rounds" for a total of 8 slices. Scoop out seeds and fibers from center slices and discard. Arrange squash rings in single layer in a baking dish.

Melt butter in heavy medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bell pepper and green onion; sautÈ until tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to large bowl; cool. Mix in sausage, pepper and salt. Divide mixture into 8 portions and mound mixture in center of squash rings. Brush sausage and squash with half of syrup. Bake 15 minutes. Brush with remaining syrup and bake until squash are tender and sausage is cooked through, about 25 minutes.

Makes 4 servings

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Monday, July 13, 2009

Fig Squares

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Fig Squares

1 pkg. (or 1 tbsp.) active dried yeast
1/4 c. warm water (110-115 degrees)
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. milk, room temperature
1 egg
1 tsp. grated orange rind
1 c. whole wheat flour
1-1/4 c. unbleached white flour
1-1/2 c. snipped dried figs
1 c. water
1/2 tsp. ground allspice
Confectioners' sugar (optional)

Soften the yeast in the warm water. Combine the sugar, salt, oil, milk, egg and orange rind in a large bowl; beat well. Add the yeast mixture and the 1 cup of whole wheat flour. Beat. Add the remaining flour. Extra flour may be needed if the dough is sticky. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Transfer to an oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rise for 1 hour. Meanwhile, prepare the fig filling by combining the figs, water and allspice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the mixture is thick. Mash the figs with a potato masher or large spoon during cooking. Cool. Punch down the dough. Roll into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle 8 inches wide. Spread with the fig filling. Roll up like a jelly roll. Fit into a lightly oiled 8 inch square pan. Seal the edges together. At each corner, cut with a scissors to fit into the shape of the pan. Make 2 slashes on top of each side. Let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes. Cool. May be sprinkled lightly with confectioners' sugar just before serving. Serves 16.

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Saturday, July 11, 2009

Week in Review

Each Saturday I'll recap the recipes featured each day from that week. So if you missed any and aren't sure how to look back, you can just check Saturday's post! Also featured today are any new photos that were submitted by our readers!

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Beef Stew

1 onion, chopped
2 c. celery, chopped
1 1/2 lbs. stew meat
2 c. chopped carrots
2 c. cubed potatoes (I recommend red potatoes)
1 reg. size can tomato soup
1 reg. size can cream of mushroom soup
salt and pepper to taste

Put all in crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.

Photo submitted by Theresa


Swiss Steak And Mushrooms

1 round steak, 1 inch thick, about 1
1/2 lbs.
1/4 c. flour
Salt, pepper to taste
1 lg. rib celery, sliced
1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1 lg. onion, sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 (8 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1/4 tsp. each; dried crushed basil,
oregano, thyme

Trim excess fat from around steak. With edge of heavy saucer or meat mallet, pound flour into both sides of steak. Heat oil in large skillet; add steak and brown well on both sides over medium high heat. Place steak in a baking dish (about 12 by 8 by 2 inches). Lightly cook onion, celery, mushrooms, and garlic in the drippings in the skillet. Stir in tomatoes, basil, oregano and thyme. Pour over steak. Cover tightly with foil. Bake in a 300 degree oven (no need to preheat) until steak is tender, 1-1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.

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Chicken Nuggets

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
3 tbsp butter, melted
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs
1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 450 F.

Cut chicken into 1" pieces. Place chicken, melted butter and Worcestershire sauce in a zipper freezer bag and allow to marinate for 30 minutes. Combine bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, coat the chicken pieces with this mixture. Arrange chicken pieces on a greased cookie sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle.

Photo submitted by Theresa


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Friday, July 10, 2009

Green Pea and Rice Casserole

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Green Pea and Rice Casserole

6 tablespoons margarine
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 small can peas
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

In 4 tablespoons hot butter in heavy 3 quart saucepan, saute onion and parsley 5 minutes. Add rice, saute, stirring frequently 5 minutes. Add 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, without stirring, 14 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed. Stir in peas, salt and remaining margarine into rice. Turn into serving dish. Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese.

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Thursday, July 9, 2009

Party Mix

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Party Mix

3 c. pretzel sticks
4 c. wheat Chex
4 c. Cheerios
1 can (13 oz.) salted peanuts
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1 tsp. celery salt
1 tsp. garlic salt
2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. melted butter

Mix together pretzels, cereals, and peanuts in large mixing bowl or slow cooking pot. Sprinkle with garlic salt, celery salt, seasoned salt and cheese. Pour melted butter over all. Toss until well mixed. Cover and cook in crockpot on low 3 to 4 hours.

Uncover the last 30 to 40 minutes. Makes 3 quarts.

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Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Baked Caramel French Toast

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Baked Caramel French Toast

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoon light corn syrup
12 slices sandwich bread
6 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon. vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Combine sugar, butter, and corn syrup in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat until thickened, stirring constantly. Pour syrup mixture into a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish. Place 6 slices of bread on top of syrup mixture. Top with remaining 6 slices of bread. Combine eggs, milk, vanilla, and salt stirring until blended. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread slices. Cover and chill 8 hours. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

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Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Chicken Broccoli Noodles

Today's recipe is...

Chicken Broccoli Noodles

2 pkgs. (3 oz. each) Ramen Pride chicken flavor Ramen noodle soup
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 soup can milk
1 c. cubed cooked chicken
1 c. cooked broccoli flowerets

Prepare Ramen noodle soup according to package directions. Add seasoning packets; drain most of the liquid. Stir in mushroom soup and milk. Add chicken and broccoli. Heat through. Makes 5-1/2 cups.


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Monday, July 6, 2009

Chocolate Zucchini Squares

Today's recipe is...

Chocolate Zucchini Squares

1 stick margarine
1/2 c. oil
1 3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. buttermilk (sour milk)
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. cocoa
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. grated raw zucchini

TOPPING
Semi-sweet chocolate bits
Chopped nuts (optional)

Cream margarine, oil and sugar; add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla and milk. Blend well. Sift dry ingredients together; blend with creamed mixture. Stir in zucchini. Turn into buttered and floured 9x13x2 pan. Sprinkle chocolate bits over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.


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Friday, July 3, 2009

Fourth of July Recipe Ideas

You may have noticed that I didn't post any daily recipes this week. I've been working on a big project in an effort to improve the way that you use Annie's Recipes


As you know, this weekend in the US we celebrate American Independence Day, otherwise known as the Fourth of July. This holiday is usually celebrated with family and friends, outside in the warm weather and around the barbecue grill!

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Lemonade Cake

1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix
1 sm. box lemon Jello
3/4 c. boiling water
4 eggs
3/4 c. Crisco oil
1 sm. can frozen lemonade
1/2 c. sugar

Mix Jello and boiling water until dissolved. Let cool. In large bowl mix cake mix, eggs, oil and Jello mixture. Mix with a spoon, not a mixer. Spray bundt pan with Baker's Joy. Spoon in cake mixture. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour, without opening oven door. In a small bowl mix frozen lemonade and sugar together. Then pour or spoon over cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Then allow to cool before cutting.


Lemonade Pie

1 sm. can frozen lemonade (pink or
plain) do not thaw
1 can Eagle Brand milk
9 oz. Cool Whip
1 crumb crust
Strawberries, optional
Coconut, optional

Mix or fold all ingredients. Pour into prepared pie crust. Chill at least 2 hours. Garnish with strawberries or coconut, if desired. Can add few drops of yellow food coloring, or pink coloring, if desired.


Peach Slush

2 peaches, peeled and pitted
1 (6 oz.) frozen lemonade
1 lemonade can of vodka or Club Soda for non-alcoholic

Put all in blender. Gradually add 8-14 ice cubes. Freeze. Serves 2-4. Can use 1/2 pint strawberries or nectarines.


Strawberry Gingerale Party Punch

1 pkg. (4 serving size) Jello, strawberry flavor
1/4 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 1/2 c. cold water
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen strawberries
1 can (6 oz.) frozen concentrated lemonade or limeade
1 bottle (1 liter) gingerale, chilled
ice cubes (optional)

Dissolve gelatin and sugar in boiling water. Add cold water, strawberries and concentrate; stir until strawberries and concentrate are thawed. Chill until ready to serve. Stir in ginger ale. Serve with ice if desired. Makes 10 cups or 20 servings.


Summer Veggie Salad

1 can Campbell's tomato soup
1/2 c. dill pickle juice
1/4 c. vinegar
1/2 c. oil
3/4 c. sugar
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. Grey Poupon mustard
1/2 tsp. black pepper

VEGGIES
1 head cauliflower, cut into flowerets
1 bunch broccoli, peel stems, cut into bite sized pieces
1 lg. green pepper, cut into bite sized pieces "
1 onion, cut in thin slices & ringed
1 c. celery slices
2 c. sliced carrots, cook to tender crisp (about 5 minutes)
1 (4.5 oz.) jar sliced mushrooms 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Mix dressing together. Pour over cauliflower, broccoli, green pepper, onion, celery and carrots. Marinate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, stirring often. Before serving, add tomatoes and mushrooms.


Strawberry Poke Cake

1 pkg. white cake mix (2 layer)
1 pkg. (3 oz.) strawberry Jello
1 c. boiling water
1/2 c. cold water
Cool Whip (thawed)

Prepare cake according to package directions. Bake in single layer large cake pan for 30 minutes or until done. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Poke with a fork at 1/2 inch intervals. Dissolve Jello in boiling water, add cold water and spoon over cake.

Chill 3 to 4 hours then top with Cool Whip.

Here's wishing you a Happy Fourth of July!

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