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Sittin Turkey Steamer
Beer-can chicken is a favorite with everyone that loves crispy, moist, and savory chicken, but did you know that you can the same principle can be used for a perfect turkey?

You place a whole turkey over a large filled beer can, and place it on the grill, or in an oven. Steam is created as the beer inside the can heats up.

The steam rises, carrying with it the flavor of your beer, and saturating every ounce of the turkey from the inside out.

The steam keeps the inside of the turkey moist, while the surrounding heat creates a nice texture on the outside of the turkey.

This was added to Nancy's some time ago by Anne in NY. It is good.

Crock Pot Stew Meat with Gravy
1 can cream of celery soup
1 can of cream of chicken dijon soup
1 pound stew meat.
Mix together in a crockpot, and let it cook all day.
Serve over rice, noodles or mashed potatoes.

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Remember to get Watkins Soup Bases on sale for the month of December. Each container make up to 50 servings.

Here is a really wonderful holiday bread recipe my sister has been making for years. Enjoy!

Holiday Bread
2 cups Nonesuch mincemeat (Borden's)
1 cup raisins
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup nut meats
10 Maraschino cherries, cut up
1 tbsp Maraschino cherry juice
1 tsp vanilla
3 eggs, separated
1 cup shortening
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp hot water
2 cups sifted flour

In a large bowl mix together well mincemeat, raisins, brown sugar, nuts, Maraschino cherries and juice, vanilla, egg yolks, and shortening; mix very well. Add baking soda dissolved in the hot water; stir well. Add flour; mix well. Lightly fold in well beaten egg whites. Grease and flour baking pans. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Small loaf pans, 30-40 minutes
Mini muffin pans, about 15 minutes
Cupcake pans, about 25 minutes
Layer pans, 30-40 minutes
Loaf pans, about 1:45

Test with toothpick for doneness.
grannym IL

Baked Beans with Ham
1 can (16 oz.) Lima beans, drained
1 can (16 oz.) red kidney beans, drained
1 can (28 oz.) Navy beans with pork
1/2 lb. bacon, cut in 1 inch pieces
1/2 lb. cooked ham
1/3 c. vinegar (cider)
3/4 c. brown sugar
3 lg. onions, sliced
1/3 c. ketchup
2 tbsp. sharp mustard

Combine all beans in a large bowl. In a heavy skillet, slowly fry the ham, pour off all fat except a glaze on the bottom of pan. To the skillet add cider vinegar, ketchup, mustard and onions. Mix well. Simmer until onions are soft (about 10 minutes). Put all ingredients together and stir well. Cover and bake at 275 to 300 degrees for 2 hours. Add more ketchup if beans get dry.
Janie

Porcupine Balls

Meatballs:
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/4 C finely chopped onion
1 egg
1/2 C milk
1/2 C uncooked white rice
salt and pepper, to taste

Sauce:
2 cans tomato soup
1 1/2 soup cans of water

In a large Dutch oven, mix the two cans of tomato soup and 1-1/2 soup cans of water. Add some salt and pepper to taste. Bring the sauce to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Mix together the ingredients for the meatballs and make large meatballs and add to sauce. Cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 1-1/2 hours on top of the stove.

We always make mashed potatoes and pour some of the sauce on the mashed potatoes and serve with corn on the side.
Shelley from PA

First of all, my heartiest wishes to all of the Nancyland family for a wonderful Christmas, and a prosperous and happy New Year.

Next, Nancy, I didn't even miss you. I was in the hospital (very high blood pressure - guess I'm OK now), and didn't have my PC. But I'm so glad you had a few days to just 'unlax' and enjoy the Christmas spirit.

Carolyn in KY: Splenda also makes a brown sugar substitute. I think it may also contatin real sugar, but you can check the package.
jeanlock in McLean VA

Hi Nancy and all Nancylanders,
I hope everyone is ready for Christmas lol. We have had two days of nonstop snow here so I've been busy snowblowing- Yes gentlemen, ladies do snowblow too LOL.

This is for Jean in NC - I'm so sorry to hear you lost your precious ragdoll cat.

Mine are both only two yrs old so I hope I have them for a long time yet. When my dear husband was alive I couldn't have cats because he was allergic to the hair. I've been a widow for five years now and last year decided I wanted a cat. Well, as the story goes you can't have just one lol. And this past June I went back to the Humane Society and adopted my precious Toby. I'm still trying to figure out just who is trained-me or them lol.Now I can't imagine my life without either of my kitties. They sure have
their own personalities. Jean I would suggest you get another cat or maybe even two. They won't take the place of the one you lost but will fill the void.
Dianne in Wisconsin

Merry Christmas Nancy.
I want to thank you for the joy you have brought into my life this year. I have enjoyed receiving the newsletter so very much. I look forward to receiving it, and miss you when it is not on-line.

I pray God will bless you richly in the coming year, for all the love you have send out to us by putting out this newsletter. Thanks, Nancy.

Blessings of His love, Joyce

Merry Christmas, Nancy and everyone!
It is cold here in southern NM, but no snow. Nancy, hope you are staying warm and dry! Is it still snowing there?

Everyone down here is either trying to get over a very bad cold or just coming down with it. It does last 2 to 3 weeks, so please stay healthy everyone! Hubby and I are getting over ours!

I made a version of the 2 ingredient fudge yesterday. It is setting up in the fridge now. I also made another type of fudge using marshmallow cream.

I made a version of the 2 ingredient fudge this afternoon! I used a can of regular fudge frosting, 1 (12 oz.) bag semi sweet chocolate chips, a small handful of chopped pecans and a handful of mini-marshmallows. We have a pan of rocky road fudge to enjoy for Christmas! Yum!

And for Pat Russell in cold SW Oklahoma who wanted lucky new year’s dishes (and Christmas), everyone in the south, especially NM, has red or green tamales. If you ever try any, make sure you get the ones baked by a family. They are very good! These are difficult to make, if you never have before, and is a long drawn out process.

Take care everyone and have a very Merry Christmas and prosperous new year!
Chris in NM

This is for Jack who bought a Pancake Puff Pan and is not having any luck with it. I bought one recently from Prepared Pantry and made some good little puffs with it. I bought the iron pan because I read that it works better than the aluminum. Also, I sprayed it with Pam each time I added batter. This is the recipe I used and it was quite good.

Pancake Puffs ( aka Danish Aebleskiver)
2 cups all purpose or cake flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 cups buttermilk
filling of your choice ( I used apple pie filling)
powdered sugar

Mix together the flour, salt, baking soda, and sugar.
Separate the eggs, and set aside the yolks. Beat the egg whites until light and fluffy and soft peaks form.

Add the egg yolks and buttermilk to flour mixture and stir until combined. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter. Grease the pan with Pam or with butter. Heat the pan over medium heat. When hot, fill each cup with a tablespoon of batter. Add a teaspoon of filling to each, then cover with an additional tablespoon of batter. Cook for one and one-half minutes before turning. (You can turn the puffs with a toothpick on each side, then flip to cook the other side). You may have to loosen the puffs around the edges with a knife before turning. Cook for another minute until done. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve warm. It took me a while to master the turning of the puffs, but it really wasn't that hard to do. This made quite a few puffs, but they are so small and good, that you can eat quite a few.
Frances in Wesley Chapel, Fl

I just want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
jeane in PA

Baked Lima Beans
1-1/4 c. dry lima beans (1/2 lb.)
1 ham bone
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. molasses
3 tbsp. chili sauce

Place beans in soup pot with ham bone. Add 3 cups water. Boil 2 minutes, remove from heat, cover and let stand 1 hour. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Drain beans, reserving 1 cup liquid. Combine beans and reserved liquid with remaining ingredients. Bake in 1 1/2 quart casserole for 2 1/4 hours, uncovering last 30 minutes. More liquid may be added if necessary.
Sue

Nancy, hope this will work. God bless you my friend. You have blessed my life!

Happy Holidays all, this is for Fran in Upstate New York in her quest for Baked Scallops. I have used this recipe many times and agree it is properly named, Awesome Baked Scallops. You may want to use a little less bread crumbs but that will be a matter of taste., just enjoy. I believe the original recipe came from www.Allrecipes.com but not sure, sorry.

Awesome Baked Scallops
Large sea scallops are combined with garlic, shallots, butter and bread crumbs then baked to perfection.
Serves 4.

16 sea scallops, rinsed and drained
5 tbsp butter, melted
5 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots , chopped
3 pinches ground nutmeg
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup bread crumbs
4 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Lemon wedges for garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Place scallops, melted butter, garlic and shallots in a bowl. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine. Transfer to a casserole dish. In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs and olive oil. Sprinkle on top of scallops.

Bake in a preheated oven until crumbs are brown and scallops are done, about 11 to 14 minutes. Top with parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Also, I would like to thank Carolyn in KY for sending along the recipe for the Pineapple Sprite Cake....can't wait to make it.
Happy New Year all, Fran in FL

Cranberry Sauce for Ham
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 tbsp. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. cloves
1 c. cranberry juice cocktail
1 tbsp. concentrated orange juice
1/4 c. mandarin oranges

Cook all ingredients except oranges over low heat until thick. Then add the oranges and serve hot over ham.
Sue

To Fran in Upstate New York who asked about baking scallops (12/22/07 Newsletter), here is a very simple one that is quite tasty, easy, fast and
we enjoy it:

Baked Scallops
2 lbs. frozen or fresh scallops - thawed, drained well
Salt lightly (crackers will add more salt)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 Tbsps lemon juice

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a bowl, season the scallops with salt (go easy). Add buttermilk and toss to coat scallops. Place scallops in an oven-proofed, buttered casserole and cover with the Ritz cracker crumbs. Top with melted butter. Bake for 20 minutes uncovered. Sprinkle the lemon juice over the scallops and serve. I get about 4 servings out of this.

I serve it with:

Easy Microwave Potatoes
3 or 4 red, new potatoes - diced into bite-sized cubes (about 3/4").
Paprika
Onion Powder
Lawry's Seasoning salt
Pepper

Place in a microwave-safe covered dish and sprinkle with seasonings to taste. Toss to coat the potatoes. Cover, (cut to vent) and microwave for 4 minutes on high (according to your microwave - mine is really hot so I have to watch it.) Remove and stir. Repeat procedure until potatoes are done. (Mine take about 6 minutes.) Notice: No oil or cooking spray is needed!

and I add -

My (Barbara's) Cole Slaw
I really do not have a recipe for this, but it is my favorite cole slaw. I shred about 1/2 cabbage and some carrots and onion on my hand grater. Sprinkle lightly with sugar and salt. Add enough mayo to moisten. GOOD! And dinner is served!

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to All!
Barbara in AL

Brenda in NH asked for a pumpkin dip. I made this at Halloween and served it in a hollowed-out pumpkin. I took it to an event and had to give out the recipe to almost everyone. It is light and creamy. I used cinnamon graham crackers for dipping, but fruit wedges (apple, pear, etc) or any other suitable "dipper" could be used.
Doris in Oklahoma City

PUMPKIN DIP
1 cup solid pack pumpkin
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup Cool Whip, thawed
chopped pecans - optional

cinnamon graham crackers

Combine pumpkin, sour cream, brown sugar & cinnamon in large bowl with whisk. Fold in Cool whip. Pour mixture into serving bowl and sprinkle with pecans, if desired. Serve with cinnamon chips, and apple or pear wedges.

Merry Christmas to Nancy and all newsletter readers!
grannym (Helen) IL

First I want to wish you Nancy and your kittys ... all the NancyLanders out there a very Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year !!!

I just finished making the 2 ingredient fudge.. I used white chips and strawberry frosting, I let it sit and cool abit then stirred in miniature marshmallows !!! Turned out "sinfully rich and good" LOL
Happy Holidays, Donna from Oregon

Ham Steak
1 pre-cooked ham steak, about 1 lb.
2 tsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. prepared mustard

Put ham steak in a baking dish. Cook covered with plastic wrap for 9 minutes. Remove and drain off juices. Mix juices with brown sugar and mustard. Spread over top of steak. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Cover loosely and let stand 2 to 3 minutes.
Linda NM

I know not WHY, but it just tickles me to hear so many of you ladies responding - heck yes - I use my good china and silver daily. I GUESS the reason is, that I think it's a darn shame to pull the "good stuff" out 2, 3, or 4 times a yr. I can only say, You GO ladies, and God Bless you.

May God's blessings, enter ALL your homes this Christmas and may all of you have a happy, healthy New Year.

I'm a "lurker!" Don't have any TNT recipes to offer, but you all have been a great learning tool for me. Thanks for your idea's and recipes, and thank YOU, Nancy, for providing the forum to share all the wonderful ideas.
God Bless, Richard FL

Hey, all. I ran across this site today and was awestruck by the number of appetizer recipes, so I'm passing the website on to you. Worth it go ck it out and then add to your favorites for later reference.

http://southernfood.about.com/cs/appetizers/
Wow, I'm going to be reading FOREVER
JennyD

Leftover Mexican Turkey Casserole
2 c. chopped cooked turkey
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 c. milk
1/4 c. diced green chilies
2 c. crushed tortilla chips
1/4 c. sliced green onion
1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
Paprika for garnish

In a 1 quart bowl, combine turkey, soup, milk and chilies. Microwave on full power for 4 minutes, or until hot throughout. Sprinkle 1/3 of tortilla chips on bottom of 2 quart casserole. Pour in half of turkey mixture; sprinkle on half of onion and half of each cheese. Layer another 1/3 of the chips, remaining turkey mixture, onion and cheese. Top with remaining chips. If desired, sprinkle with paprika over chips for added color. Cover and microwave at full power 5 minutes. Turn 1/4 round and microwave 5 minutes longer. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

NOTE: It can also be baked in regular oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Good with rice and green beans.

NOTE: If you prefer a relatively mild flavor, be sure to use mild green chilies. This casserole has an excellent flavor and is not "hot".

Turkey and Broccoli Casserole
2 (10 oz.) pkg. broccoli spears
2 c. coarsely diced and cooked turkey
1/2 c. skim milk
1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese (2 oz.)
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook broccoli according to package directions. Layer in 12 x 18 inch baking dish. Spread turkey evenly on top. Combine soup with milk; mix until smooth and pour over turkey. Sprinkle with grated cheese. Bake for 30 minutes (375 degrees). Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into 6 portions.
Linda NM

Potato Soup
2 lbs. ham, cut up into bite-size pieces or ham bone
1 c. diced celery
2 c. milk
Salt & pepper
4 to 6 potatoes, diced

Simmer ham or soup bone with celery in 4 cups water. Add potatoes and cook until tender. When done, add milk and season to taste. Serves: 6
Nancy Rogers

Cake Mix Cookies
1 yellow cake mix with pudding
1 egg
3/4 c. oil
1/4 c. brown sugar

Combine all ingredients. Either drop or roll out and use cookie cutters. Bake at 350 degrees until lightly brown.
Nancy Rogers

To Athena in DE, I have to ask, where in the world do you find pig's stomach?? I can't even imagin what it would look like, (well yes I can, )LOL.. What does the pig stomach do actually? Is it for flavor? Your recipe sounds delish and would mind trying it . Could you pleas give the cook time again? 2 hrs + ?
Sorry for all the questions.
Gloria, Indiana

Please correct the Hog Maw recipe. It should read 2 or 3 hours, not 203 hours!
Thanks, Athena in DE

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all,
Help! I'am fixing a dry cure ham for the weekend and would like to fix gravy. However you can not use the drippings from the ham as it is way too salty . How can I make a good gravy? What do you suggest? I don't know if there is a ham base, as I have never used one or even seen it available. Open for all suggestions.
Thanks, rb, ia