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Dear Nancy, I believe I saw a recipe for the perfect roast in your August 25th or 26th newsletter either one of those days. Have searched in the index but can not find it now. Forgot who sent it but it said to heat oven to 550 degrees, yes 550 degrees & then went on to give a few brief directions for perfect rare center. Please re send to me as it sounded just
perfect with no mistakes.
Cimi

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If you still have zucchini in your garden this is a great bread.

Lemony Zucchini Bread
4 cups flour
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 package instant lemon pudding mix(3.4 ounces)
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
1-1/4 cups milk
1 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups shredded zucchini
1/4 cup poppy seeds
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking soda, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, oil, lemon juice and extract. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fold in the zucchini, poppy seeds and lemon peel.
Pour into two greased 9x5 in. loaf pans. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely
Makes 2 loaves.
From Taste of Home magazine.
jeane in PA

Hi Nancy and your little furry darlings..

Re: Newsletter 8-26-07 and cat hair on furniture. I have found 1 part fabric softener and 4 parts water in a spray bottle and using a damp sponge does wonders in picking up loose hair on furniture. Also, when brushing or combing the pet if their fur is dampened a bit the loose hair will not fly around everywhere. I usually dampen my hands, and then gently rub the cat he thinks he's getting special attention, not a rubdown with water.
Margaret, Tulsa

Brunch Casserole
2 pounds sausage, cook and drain
2 cups milk
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1 small can mushrooms, drained
3 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons dry onion flakes
8 slices bread, cut off crust and cut into slices
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/3 cup milk
paprika

Combine first nine ingredients and set aside. Butter a 9 x 13-inch glass casserole and line with bread strips. Pour mixture over bread strips. Cover and let set 6 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. May be frozen at this point. Before baking, mix the mushroom soup and milk together, pour over the casserole and sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered in preheated 325 oven for 1-1/2 hours or until firm enough to spoon easily.

Cream, eggs, and your choice of fillings makes quiche an easy and delicious brunch or breakfast dish. Quiche can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven or microwave.
Tona in Bama

I made Tona's Kaluha cake for my week-end guests and they loved it -- wanted me to share the recipe and I couldn't find my print out and now I can't find the date of the letter it was in. It must have been in July? I did have a problem that I hope the great cooks can help me with -- my bundt pan is in a loaf shape -- it was quite expensive several years ago when I HAD to have it but I have never had success getting it to release the cake without leaving some stuck in the bottom. It is non-stick supposedly and it is not scratched and I spray heavily with Pam -- I let it rest 10 minutes before trying to release it. What am I doing wrong? or what can I do to cure it better. Thank you!!
Merrymaryan in MN

To Joyce in PA: Thanks for the meatball recipe. That's a new one for me. Can't wait to try it.
Phyllis in Phoenix

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Nancy

Strawberry Cupcakes
1 package strawberry cake mix
2 cups sour cream
2 eggs
1/3 cup strawberry preserves

Line 24 muffins cups with paper baking cups. In large bowl, combine cake mix, sour cream and eggs; stir with spoon until well blended. Reserve 1 1/2 cup batter. Fill cups 1/2 full with remaining batter. Using spoon, make slight indentation in center of each cup; fill with heaping 1/2 tea spooning of preserves. Spoon reserved 1 1/2 cup batter evenly over each filled cup, covering preserves. Muffins should be 3/4 full. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched. Store in refrigerator.
Tona in Bama

Question for Joyce PA, about the Sweet & Sour Meatballs, posted in the Aug. 26, newsletter. I was wonder what type of vinegar to use, white or cider? . I can't wait to try them next week, sounds yummy!
Thanks, Gloria, Indiana

To Tona
Would you please share again the recipe for Chocolate Syrup/Gravy that goes on yellow cake. I had this when I was a kid but never got recipe from my mother. I always like getting off the school bus and having a piece of fresh baked yellow cake with the chocolate gravy on top. Boy - was it good. Thanks
PW

I cannot resist..
Stan in PA accurately described panko, and mentioned tonkatsu. I love tonkatsu, a breaded pork cutlet usually served with a plum sauce. (From a restaurant in Seattle called the Mikado). Would Stan happen to have a recipe for the tonkatsu and sauce? Would really appreciate it
Lois Kingston, WA

For Geoann Aug. 12 letter. I love Duplin wine. Hatteras Red Sweet Muscadine taste just like homemade . Oh so good. You can get it at Sams or Food Lion grocery. I also like a sweet wine and this is the best.
Bobbie in NC

Hi Nancy and everyone. I always enjoy it when a member sends in a recipe link that I have not tried before. I have found many recipes sites to try that way. For those that are looking for recipes using Ramen noodles try this site: http://www.mattfischer.com/ramen On the right hand side a little ways down the page is a listing of categories with almost 400 recipes using Ramen noodles! I never knew you could do so much with them!!
Terese in South Dakota

To Pa from SC, thanks so much for the meat loaf recipe with cinnamon as an ingredient. I'm very anxious to try it. We're leaving for vacation for the month of Sept. so I'll either make it while we're there (we stay in a fully equipped condo, so I do a little cooking while we're there)or I may wait and make it when we get back. It does sound delicious, and a bit different. I like that!

Also to Jeri K. Glen Cove, you're very welcome, and the twist on meatballs sure sounds good. I'll give it a try. Thanks again.
Cheryl in North Olmsted, Ohio

Southwestern Corn Bake
2 (16 to 17 oz.) cans cream-style corn
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup yellow corn meal
1 tsp. garlic salt
6 Tbs. salad oil
1 (4 oz.) can roasted and peeled diced green chilies
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
I also have added onion, black olives, and tomatoes

Mix together all ingredients except chilies and cheese. Divide mixture in half. Place one half in a greased 8x8x2" baking dish. Mix together the chilies and cheese; lay on top of corn mixture in dish. Cover with the remaining corn mixture. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Serves 8. (Good with a dollop of sour cream)
Tona in Bama

For the request of recipes using ramen noodles:

Ramen Noodle Chicken Salad
2 chicken breasts (cooked and cubed)
2 tbsp. sesame seeds
1/2 c. slivered almonds
1/2 head cabbage
4 chopped green onions
1 pkg. Ramen noodles (chicken flavored)

Dressing
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. vinegar
1/2 c. salad oil
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
Flavor pkg. from Ramen

Mix together almonds and sesame seeds in pan. Brown in oven at 350 degrees for a few minutes. Chop cabbage and add to other ingredients. Break in noodles (dry). Refrigerate. May double dressing if too dry.
Joan in Arkansas

Hello, I would like to thanks the several ladies that took the time to help me locate pie and cake cutters. It is greatly appreciated. Gee, we have so many friends willing to help. Thanks again, Mary, Green Brook, NJ

RE: Creamy macaroni salad
While the Eagle Brand works great, a man who ran a deli once told me to use mayo, sugar and vinegar and it will taste the same, and he was right. He also said if theirs was too thick and dry that they added a little evaporated milk to the dressing (not condensed). It's much cheaper, but you do have to add a little more sugar this way. Just an idea. Susan in Iowa

Thanks to Susan, AL, who in the 8/20 newsletter submitted the recipe for Savory French Bread. I used my bread machine to mix the dough and baked the bread on a silicone baking sheet. I substituted Splenda for the sugar without any problems. This is a recipe that I will use many times, and I will experiment with adding additional spices. I will also try using it for the recipe for Swiss Cheese Bread that Mary OH submitted in the 7/24 newsletter.

For Jean VA/FL who in the 8/21 newsletter was missing recipes from Dennis at the Prepared pantry, she might want to sign up for the Prepared Pantry newsletter. That will insure that she receives weekly recipes from Dennis and his staff. Go to www.preparedpantry.com to sign up. The latest edition has wonderful recipes for using spaghetti.
Robbie Bowling Green, In

To Linda in Moline who wanted Swiss Steak Recipes. This is a great one and the steak just melts after you bake this.
Kat in Colorado

Oven Swiss Steak
1 1/2 lb. boneless beef round steak
1/4 cup flour
1 tsp. salt
3 Tblsp. oil or Crisco
2 (16-oz) cans stewed tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 tsp. Worcestershire
1/4 cup shredded cheese

Cut meat into portions. Combine flour and salt; pound into meat. Reserve remaining flour for sauce. Brown meat in hot oil or Crisco. Transfer meat to shallow baking dish. Blend reserved flour mixture into pan drippings in skillet. Add tomatoes, celery, carrots, onion and Worcestershire Sauce into drippings and cook; stir constantly until mixture boils and pour over meat. Cover and bake at 350 for two hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle cheese over meat. Return to oven for a few minutes to melt cheese.

For Anita , Brandon, FL
RE: Tona...on your Baked Pineapple Casserole...is that 4 eggs total or are the 2 eggs beaten with the juice the afore mentioned 2 eggs ?
Sounds good and I want to make it.

Sorry, I didn't make myself clear. I have reposted the recipe below so that everyone can better understand it. Thanks, for catching my boo boo.
~~Tona

Baked Pineapple Casserole
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup sugar
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 eggs beaten (beat with the drained pineapple juice)
1- 20-oz can crushed pineapple, drained (save juice for beating with
eggs)
1/8 cup butter
1 cup white bread cubed

Mix vanilla, sugar, flour, eggs and pineapple together. Sauté bread in melted butter until golden brown. Add bread to mixture. Place in greased casserole dish and bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.
Tona in Bama

Aug 26--Easy Cheese Souffle question for Tona- Bama-- (Kahlua Cake question too)
Your souffle recipe sounds delicious but do wonder if there should be eggs in the recipe. Also I have not seen an answer as whether frosting for Kahlua cake goes on the cake while it's in the pan or after it has been removed from pan. My husband went out and bought the Old Chart bourbon for the cake and he keeps asking me when I am going to make it. Your recipes are top notch--am still very anxious to make the cake but do want to frost it properly. And a BIG thank you to you Nancy for all you do.
Andrea FL

For DP in Denver
RE: Pot marks on white sink

Try Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser. I have a stainless sink, so I havent tried it on a white sink. Why I say to try this is because one of our kids left the 4-wheeler parked to the side of Jerry's white truck and when he backed up, the handle bars and tires made marks on his truck...we tried everything to get it off and I remembered the Magic Erasers that I picked up and with very little effort all of the black scuff marks came off.
Tona in Bama

Nancy, I just want to thank Tona in Bama, again, for one of her wonderful recipes. My DH just loves the Quick and Easy Vanilla Fruit Cocktail Salad that was posted in the 6/7/07 newsletter. It was a hit at a recent party as well. Everything that Tona submits seem to be keepers.
Diana

Good Morning Nancy,
Thank you Nancy for this newsletter. Reading it is a highlight of my day. What is so special about this newsletter is the quick reader response to requests. It is like having a large number of wise friends to ask for recipe requests and other questions I may have about household issues, e.g., cleaning hints. Kudos to Nancy and the whole group.

In the 8/20 newsletter Sharon in Texas submitted a recipe for Orange Sherbet that consisted of milk, sugar, and a package of dry Kool-Aid--ingredients I always have in my home. I love sherbet but do not own an ice cream maker. I do not have the room to store one in my home. Can anyone provide TNT recipes and instructions for ice creams and sherbets that can be made without an ice cream maker? Sharon, do you know if this one can be made without an ice cream maker? I try to cook from scratch as much as possible to avoid ingredients that my system will not tolerate. Thanks in advance for any recipes this group can provide.
Lynn in Las Vegas

Does anyone have a copy cat recipe for K & W Cafeteria's Ranch Chicken? Has chopped chicken, over pasta spirals, with veggies, and ranch dressing.
Very good casserole!
Joan in Pennsylvania

Hi Nancy; hope you are well. In the August 25th newsletter Eva in Texas was looking for the saying used in housewarming. It is called "A Traditional Housewarming" and the saying goes as follows:

Bread: so you never go hungry
Wine: so your life is always sweet
Salt: so there is always spice in your life
And a candle: so you always have light.

I operate a large gift basket business up here in Canada and have used this for welcoming new home owners many times. If there is doubt whether a couple drinks liquor - I have substituted sparkling apple juice or berry juices that come in wine - sized bottles. Glad I could pass some information along to our wonderful "family" and hope this will help her put something nice together. Take care everyone. And as always - Nancy - thanks for all you do for us "recipe addicts."
Kim from Canada

Many years ago I had a recipe that was called "Sublime Loaf". The ingredients included lime jello, coconut, vanilla wafers, canned milk. I you have that recipe would you please let me know.
Theo-Douglas, Az.

Hi Nancy Furbabies and all,
I had a real good laugh at the kitty in the kettle grill. I just love hearing what your kitties are up to. I would like to respond to Suzanne in NH in regards to the Yankee Kitchen Recipes. I have to find the little notebooks that I wrote some of the recipes from the show in. I don't recall an all in one pot spaghetti recipe but I have many from that show and will see if that is one of the ones I copied. If you have any specific recipes or types of recipes from the show please request them and if I have them I will gladly post them for you. I know that Nancy doesn't put email addresses on the newsletter because of privacy issues or I would suggest that you email me and I could send some of the recipes to your email address.

I would also like to request a couple of recipes if I may. I am looking for a recipe that they showed on TV a while ago, (they were selling pressure cookers.) It was for pasta and meat sauce. They used frozen Hamburg and dried pasta and I am not sure what else. I have an electric crockpot from QVC and would like to try out that recipe.

My other request is for a homemade or copy cat recipe for those cookies that you can buy in the store that are just like Fig Newtons but instead of figs I have seen some that are blueberry, apricot, Dutch apple and I think even strawberry and raspberry. I don't think that the other flavored ones are necessarily put out by the same company that makes the fig ones. I can't always find the other flavors and I really like these cookies a lot. I have found the copycat recipe for the fig filling and I would like to attempt to make the other flavors myself if I could get some recipes for them. Thank you in advance for your help.
Mary in CT

Here is an appetizer that is always a favorite. It can be made either hot or cold.
If you want to make it hot, just spread on a buttermilk biscuit and bake at 350 degrees till biscuit is browned and topping is bubbly. One of my dear friends decided that it tasted so good before baking that now it has become a summer favorite (without baking it).

Easy Crabmeat Appetizer
1 8 oz pkg. imitation crab meat cut into tiny pieces
1 8 oz pkg Swiss cheese grated
1 small onion diced
Enough mayonnaise to hold it together

Place into small mold dish (I have a little one shaped like a fish) or you can just form into a ball placed on a dish and served with Ritz cracker around the dish.
Camille, Commack-NY

Italian Meatball Soup (Quick and Easy)
18 oz. pkg frozen fully cooked Italian-seasoned beef meatballs (about 35)
2 C. frozen mixed vegetables
14 oz. can ready-to-serve beef broth (approximate size)
14 1/2 oz. can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 C. water
1/3 C. uncooked small shell pasta
shredded Parmesan cheese

Combine meatballs, vegetables, broth, tomatoes, water and pasta in large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender. Serve with cheese, as desired. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Tona in Bama

Great recipes
Thanks, Mema

Good Morning Nancy,
Love your newsletter and wouldn't do anything to knowingly break any rules. I have a lot of recipes where I have figured out the points and thought W.W users might enjoy them. Hope this is allowable.
Keep up the good work.

Peach Pie Smoothie
1/2 cup frozen peaches
1 tsp Splenda
1 cup cold water
2 egg whites ( available in cartons)
1 tsp cinnamon

I made this in my magic bullet or you could use a blender. It really does taste like peach pie.
1 pt

My Teriyaki Sauce
1/3 cup of brown sugar
1/2 cup of regular soy sauce
1 clove of garlic
1, 1/2 inch slice of ginger, crushed or chopped finely

Combine all and marinate your meat in it for 30 minutes. This is great for grilled or broiled meats. You can add 3 or 4 extra tablespoons of sugar to it if you like a sweeter sauce. I heat up the sauce after I marinate the meat (3 pounds of beef or chicken) and pour a little over the meat before serving. You can also pour a little over some plain white rice.
No name was included with the recipes

To Rose Marie, in Freeborn, Mn.
Thanks for the bread recipe, sounds much like what I am looking for. Will try it in the oven.

Thanks again. Wanda/CT

Tona ,how nice to meet you, I love your recipes, I know they are all going to be good when I see them, I wondered if you were from Alabama, and you are lol, I guessed right, what a nice looking family you have, thanks so much for sharing with us, now we have a face with the wonderful rescipes.
hugssssssss,
lindah Texas

I am so far behind on my Nancy's columns, just read a July 27th one, to show how far behind i am but refuse to delete as they are all great.

A big hi to Joie in MT. Juliet, TN I am in Smyrna so we are neighbors almost.

I am sure that to hers have responded ,by now, but the questions about what to serve with bbq, a restaurant in Murfreesboro, TN serves their bbq sandwiches with cole slaw and is delicious, so now i have to have mine that way, even if at home.

Have a good week and Nancy, don't know what was the matter that caused you to lose your brother, but sure am sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and know you are sad a lot of the time, just as I am after losing my wonderful husband of 35 years about 6 months ago.
God bless all of you, Sharon in Smyrna, TN

Hi Nancy and friends,
FYI, I saw the Breader Bowl and Onion Blossom Makers at my local Tractor Supply Store. They also carry the Gourmet Bowl Maker and assorted seasonings.
Stan in PA

I have a request I am looking for a recipe that uses crushed pineapple, melted marshmallows, on a graham cracker base and toped with some of the graham cracker crumbs. I use to call it Pineapple Dessert. lost the recipe over the years and would like to make it again.
Thanks, Joan.

I'm sorry I don't have the date of this request. This is a dessert that my mother made when I was a child, we lost the recipe for a while but recently found it, I hope it is the one you are looking for.
Sandy in ND

Marshmallow Delight
30 marshmallows
1 large crushed pineapple
1 cup milk
1/2 cup whipping cream
14 graham crackers

Dissolve marshmallows in milk on stove in top of double boiler until thoroughly melted, then sit aside to cool. Whip cream. Roll graham crackers fine and put 1/2 of them in bottom of 9 x 13 pan. When the pineapple is well drained add to marshmallows you've dissolved in milk. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon mixture on graham crackers and sprinkle balance of crumbs on top. Place in refrigerator 2 to 4 hours to serve cold.

Potato Beef Casserole
4 C. potatoes, diced
1 lb. lean, tender beef, ground
3/4 C. minced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 T. beef bullion granules
1 C. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 T. Tabasco green jalapeno sauce
olive oil, butter
salt, Fresh ground black pepper

Dice the potatoes into 3/8-inch cubes. Cook in lightly salted water until just tender. (Dont overcook) Drain and rinse.

Sauté onion, garlic, beef bullion granules and meat in heavy skillet until meat is done. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Add the Tabasco sauce and mix well.

Place the potatoes in a suitably sized baking dish, and dot them with butter. Top with meat mixture. Cover with the shredded cheese. Bake at 375 until bubbly and the cheese has melted. Dish can be topped with bread crumbs to get a brown top. Serve hot. If the meat mixture seems too dry, add a little water while cooking it.
Tona in Bama

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