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February 12, 2008

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This is for the lady a few days ago that wanted to make Country Fried Steak

Shoney's Country Fried Steak (clone)
3 cups water
2 cups flour
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp Watkins Pepper
4 4 oz cube steaks
1-1/2 tbsp ground beef
1/4 cup flour
2 cups chicken broth (made from Watkins Chicken Soup Base)
2 cups milk
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp Watkins Pepper

Put water in a medium bowl. Stir together flour, salt and pepper in another bowl. Dip steaks in water, then in flour mixture. Repeat. Lay coated steaks on a sheet of waxed paper and freeze for 3 hours. Deep fry at 350º 8-10 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Brown ground beef in a skillet. Stir in flour, then other ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer until thick. Serve over steaks.
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In response to Marilyn in Ohio for tuna melts. I make a variation of them that are a hit.

First mix any amount of canned tuna with chopped hard boiled eggs, mayo, chopped green olives, a bit of mustard (if desired), pepper and shredded cheddar cheese. (if not using chopped green olives for salt, add salt to taste) Add mixture to hot dog buns, add more shredded cheese on top if you like and bake on a cookie sheet until heated through. If a softer sandwich is desired, wrap in foil before baking. I prefer them to be a bit toasty, crusty. Enjoy!
Donna in Illinois


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This is Fran in LaVista and I need some help. My son loves a salad he gets at our Bakers grocery (Krogers bought them out) anyway it is Basil Romano Salad Dressing. I have tried everyplace to find it. Honestly it's a very good pasta salad the dressing is a little heavy.
Give your assistants a pet on the head for me. Thanks alot.
Billy


Sandy in Iowa, I apologize. I just did a copy and paste of the Four Grain Batter Bread recipe from my computer cookbook. I didn't notice that wheat germ was in the instructions but not the ingredient list. On Feb 9, LM sent in an almost identical recipe for Four Grain Batter Bread and hers shows 1/2 cup wheat germ, so I would think that amount would work. Sorry for the error.
Cheri from KS, living in AZ


Nancy,
Whenever I make rice pudding and add the raisins, they always sink to the bottom of the pudding. Does anyone know how to keep them from sinking??
thank you
Mary in Va


To Marilyn in Ohio...Tuna melts.. This is my own recipe.. I make Tuna Salad. Then I butter both sides of 2 slices of wheat bread. I put the bread butter side down on hot griddle. I top with tuna salad and a slice of American cheese, Swiss would be good too. Top with another piece of buttered bread and grill like a toasted cheese. My family loves these!!!!
Nancy from Indiana


Here is a recipe for chicken and dumplings from America's Test Kitchen. Wonderful on a cold and stormy night like we have here today.
Carol in MA

Chicken and Dumplings
5lbs skin on chicken thighs
salt and pepper
4 tsps vegetable oil
4 tbsp unsalted butter
4 carrots, peeled and sliced 1/4 " thick
2 ribs celery, sliced 1/4"thick
1 large onion, minced
6 tbsps flour
1/4 cup sherry
4 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp minced fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 cup frozen peas
3 tbsp minced frsh parsley

Dumplings
2 cups flour
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup milk
3 tbsp reserved chicken fat

Heat 2 tsps oil in large pan. Brown 1/2 of chicken, then repeat with rest of chicken. Remove chicken and remove browned skin. Pour off chicken fat and save.

Add butter to pan and sauté the vegetables for about 7 minutes. Stir in flour. Whisk in sherry. Stir in broth, milk, and herbs.. Nestle chicken with accumulated juices into broth and simmer, covered for about an hour until chicken is tender.

Transfer chicken to cutting board shred, then return to stew.

For the dumplings, mix dry ingredients together. Microwave milk and chicken fat together just until warm.. Stir into dry ingredients. Stir the peas and parsley into stew them spoon in the dumplings about an inch apart( golf ball size balls). Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until dumplings have doubled in size about 15-18 minutes.
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Morning Nancy, Marilyn in Ohio was asking about Tuna Melts. I love those and make them often. I make up my regular tuna salad as for a sandwich. I use Miracle whip, some dice green or white onions, diced celery. a bit of pickle relish, salt and pepper. Sometimes boiled egg chopped. I put a good scoop on top of a lightly toasted English muffin half and then I put what ever cheese I have on top. Then broil till the cheese has melted. My favorite cheese for this is seriously sharp cheddar cheese, the Vermont Cabot brand.
Billie in FL


Every Christmas, my mom would take what she called a "green ham" and boil it. It had the most wonderful taste and made wonderful sandwiches. I got some roasted pork at a deli in Calgary that tasted similar. Does anyone have any idea how to prepare this? It has very little if any seasoning. It is just the taste of the prepared meat that is so delicious.
Betty Ann from W TN


Looking for suggestions to serve 200. Son is getting married this summer. I know we will have pulled pork sandwiches but need easy and economical dishes.
Thanks. Liz


For Vicki in Houston. Here is the recipe I use for making ribs that fall off the bone. I usually use baby back ribs, cut into serving size, about 4/6 bones each. Tear pieces of aluminum foil about 5-6 inches longer than the rib sections. Place each section of rib on foil, coat with your favorite sauce on each side, then wrap tightly to seal in juices. Place all the wrapped foil packets on a tray seams up in a preheated oven at 300F and cook for 2 to 2-1/2 hrs. The meat will be falling off the bone when the packets are opened (be careful when opening packets as steam is very hot). I finish it by taking more sauce and coating the meat some more (I leave the meat in the foil packet; you can drain some of the juices if there is too much) and putting back into the oven to cook onto the meat. I like mine dripping with sauce that is cooked onto the meat. You could also just do the same thing on a hot grill for a few minute s each side to get coated as you like. This is the only way I cook ribs anymore. Enjoy
Linda from Pa.


Good morning Nancy!
For Sherry in West Texas and others looking for the peaches and cream cobbler in the 2/12/08 newsletter, I found the following. It was not posted by Tona, but by others. I hope this is the one. I, too, searched and searched and could not find the one submitted by Tona. I did find a mention that it was in a Sept., 07 newsletter, though. Chris in NM

From Marion in Atlanta
Peaches and Cream Cobbler

Filling:
1 Cup sugar
2 eggs (slightly beaten)
2 Tbs. All purpose flour
½ tsp Nutmeg
4 Cups (4 to 6 med,) peeled, sliced fresh peaches
(I use 1 # 10 can sliced peaches drained)

Cobbler:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tbs. Sugar
1 tsp Baking Powder
½ tsp Salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 Tbs. Milk
3 Tbs. Sugar
Whipping Cream

Stir together all filling ingredients except peaches. Stir in peaches. Pour into 13X9 baking pan. Stir together all cobbler ingredients except butter, egg and milk. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in egg and milk just until moistened. Crumble mixture over peaches; sprinkle with 3 Tbs. sugar. Bake 400 for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly around edges. Serve with whipping cream.
Serves 8.
http://www.nancys-kitchen.com/2007-september-recipes/sep-04-2007.htm
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Take care Nancy! Chris in NM


For Sherry in West Texas requesting Tona in Bama recipe for Easy Peaches and Cream Cobbler which was in the October 26, 2007 newsletter. Here is her recipe as it appeared on that date. Betty in MD.

Easy Peaches and Cream Cobbler
5 cups sliced peaches
Yellow cake mix (1 box)
1 box powdered sugar
1 stick butter
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Spray a 9 x 13" pan or glass dish with non-stick cooking spray. Cream the powdered sugar and cream cheese together. Place peaches in pan, spread cream cheese mixture over peaches. Sprinkle cake mix on top. Lightly sprinkle cinnamon, then place pats of butter on cake mix. Bake at 350 degrees for around 40 minutes. Cool and serve. May top with whipped cream or ice cream.
Tona in Bama
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This is for Sherry in West TX
don't know if this is the recipes you were thinking of but it is the only one I can find ... fingers crossed this is it.
Have a happy, Fran in FL

Peaches N' Cream
2 pkg. crescent roll (8 count)
peaches - (canned, frozen or fresh)
2 sticks of butter
1 1/3 c. sugar
1 t. vanilla
1 t. almond extract
1 t. cinnamon (Saigon is the best)
1 c. whole milk OR half & half OR cream.

Separate crescents rolls and put 2 peach slices in each one. Roll up and seal, don't worry if not covered completely. Place into a greased (I used butter flavored spray) 9x13 pan.

Melt butter, add sugar, flavorings and cinnamon and stir well. Pour mixture over the rolls. Pour the milk on top. Bake at 350° for about 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Re: Mary Ann was having problems viewing her email newsletter. She has WebTV.

The change from default to traditional worked. Thank you. I have heard excellent reviews about your newsletter!
Thanks again, Mary Ann


Hi Nancy,
I just read the letter with all the hints about cooking beans. I thought this might help someone else. If you should happen to over salt them as I am good at doing you can add a raw peeled potato cut in fourths and drop it in with the beans and cook until done . It
soaks up a lot of salt.
Martie in Oregon


Hi Nancy and NancyLanders,
I have a challenge for everyone. I got a great deal on a Pork Loin Roast (bone-in) but have never made one before. Any suggestions? Easy recipes would be preferred, as I have two busy little ones to watch after. (However, I love a challenge, too.)
Thanks in advance, Korena in Canton


Re: Chicken in a Jug.
Dear Nancy, Assistants and all Landers: For any of you who might still be interested in the recipe I finally posted it on the 123-Free-Recipes.com site yesterday.
http://www.123-free-recipes.com
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To Betty D in Bama.
glad the chicken turned out well done in your Dutch Oven. I made it last night again and it was so good.
Jan in DE

Comment
I appreciate those that have started to post their favorite TNT recipes on the 123-free-recipes.com site. Our family of members will make it the best as they have this newsletter.
Nancy Rogers


This is for Fran Upstate NY who in the 2/12 newsletter, asked if the Molasses Crackles Cookies make a soft or crisp cookie. If you bake the cookies for 7 – 8 minutes, they will be soft. If you bake them for 9 – 10 minutes, they will be crisp. If you want the cookies softer, put a slice or two of bread in the cookie jar. This is a trick that works to make any cookie that is hard soft.
Robbie IN


Salmon A La Wellington
4 salmon steaks (skin and bones removed)
1 pkg. Pepperidge Farm frozen puff pastry
1 pkg. fresh spinach
1 yellow onion
2 cloves garlic
1 can Campbell's cream of mushroom soup
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
1 egg yolk
Salt and pepper

Add salt and pepper to the salmon. Cut the onion and garlic in thin slices and sauté with butter in medium heat until golden. Add the spinach and mushrooms and cook until tender. Remove all the juices.

Defrost the puff pastry according to the package directions. Cut each puff pastry sheet in half and extend each piece carefully. Fill puff pastry middles with spinach. Place the salmon on top of the spinach, fold the pastry covering the salmon, brush the pastry with the egg yolk.

Place the four pieces in a greased oven dish and bake at 350 degrees until the puff pastry is cooked, about 20 minutes. It will be golden and fluffy.

Heat the mushroom soup; do not add water or milk. It should be thick and creamy. To serve, spoon the mushroom soup in each individual plate. This will serve as a sauce. Place the cooked salmon/pastry over the mushroom sauce and garnish.
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Tona in Bama


Cheesecake Factory Key Lime Cheesecake
1-3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar
3 (8oz) pkgs cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 5 limes) If using key limes or juice,
use half as much.
3 eggs
whipped cream

Preheat oven to 350. Combine crumbs, butter and 1 Tbsp. sugar in a bowl. Stir well to to coat all crumbs. Keep it crumbly. Press the crumbs onto the bottom and half way up the sides of an 8" springform pan. Bake crust for 5 mins.and set aside.

In large bowl combine cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla. Mix with electric mixer till smooth. Add the lime juice and eggs and continue to beat till smooth and creamy.

Pour filling into crust. Bake for 60 to 70 mins. If top is turning light brown it's done.

Remove from oven and allow to cool till room temperature. Put into fridge. When chilled, remove the pan sides and cut.

Serve with whipped cream.
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Tona in Bama


Spiced Rubies
Texas Cookbook

5 Texas Ruby-Sweet or Rio Star Grapefruit
2 cups sugar
1 cup white vinegar
1 tsp. whole cloves
2 sticks cinnamon

Peel and section grapefruit over a bowl, reserving juice. Pack sections into jars and set aside. Combine 1/2 cup grapefruit juice and remaining ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Strain to remove spices. Pour hot liquid into jars, covering sections completely. Cover and cool at room temperature. Refrigerate overnight before using. Makes about 3 half pints.
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Tona in Bama


Chicken and Red Pepper Fettucini
Pollo Rojo a la Fettucini

4 servings

2 tbs. butter
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. salt
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 pint cream
2 chicken breasts
1 8oz. pkg. fettucini
1 sweet red bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped

Cook noodles as directed on package. Slice chicken into small strips, cook in hot skillet with small amount of olive oil. Add chopped onions and bell pepper and cook till onions are golden brown. Set aside.

For sauce, melt butter, add garlic clove, then add cream and parmesan. Blend well and cook till thickened.

Add chicken mixture to sauce and pour over fettucini and serve! Best when served with chilled white wine.
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Tona in Bama


Bavarian Apple Pie
Pastry: (For a shortcut, you can always use a pie shell from the freezer section of your grocer.)

1/3 c. softened butter
1 T. veg. shortening
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 t. vanilla
1/8 t. salt
1 c. sifted flour

Preheat oven to 400. Cream butter and shortening, add sugar, vanilla and salt. Blend in flour. Pat this into the bottom of a 9" springform pan. Set aside.

Filling:
1/4 c. sugar
1 8 oz. bar of cream cheese
1 egg
1/2 t. vanilla
1/2 t. lemon rind
1/8 t. salt

5 Golden Delicious Apples, peeled, cored and sliced

Topping:
1/4 c. chopped nuts
1/2 t. cinnamon
1/3 c. sugar

Mix and blend well the filling ingredients except the apples. Spread the creamy filling on top of the pastry. In a large bowl, toss the apple slices with sugar and cinnamon. Put this on top of the filling. Bake at 450 for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 400 and bake 25 minutes more. Cool before removing from pan. Serves 8-10 happy people!!
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Tona in Bama


This is for Sue in Tyler - TX

That was my recipe Sue - Don't know which issue of the newsletter it was in but here's a copy for you. It really is great . . .and just think of the oven space you will have available for other goodies at the holidays.

I got this recipe for an on-line food friend and it is so good that I intend to use it on holidays to free the oven up for other things. Amazing
Susana

Crock Pot Ham Recipe
2-cups packed brown sugar
1 (8-lb) cured, bone-in picnic ham (I used a no bone smoked ham of 8-lbs. Worked beautifully)

Spread about 1 ½-cups of brown sugar on the bottom of the slow cooker crock. Place the ham flat side down into the slow cooker, (I had to trim a bit of the fat off mine but not much to make I fit.) Use your hands to rub the remaining brown sugar onto the ham. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.
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Susana in Louisiana


Vicki in Houston, TX I make my BBQ pork ribs by par boiling them in a pot with water and a little vinegar for about 1 hour. Then I put the ribs in my crockpot with a bottle of BBQ sauce and cook on the lowest setting until I am ready to eat -- usually at least 3 - 4 hours. They are very tender and usually fall of the bone.

Elsa in Raymondville, TX I make my tartar sauce with salad dressing (mayo) and pickle relish until I get the desired combination.
Kathy in Akron, OH


This is for Vicki in Houston

OK - ya'll. You've heard all about how delicious these baby backs are. Want to try them? Let me know if they aren't the best you've ever had.

Baby Back Ribs
3-4 spans of baby back ribs
Lee and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
Kitchen Bouquet
Meat tenderizer, unseasoned
garlic powder
Tony Chachere's Original Seasoning
(or your fav Cajun seasoning)
black pepper

Sauce:
1 stick butter or margarine, melted
1/2 onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
3/4-cup brown sugar
1(36-oz) bottle catsup
1-tbspn Lee and Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
1-tbspn minced garlic
5-squirts of Tabasco sauce

Using a brush, coat the meaty sides of the ribs with Worcestershire and Kitchen Bouquet. After coating, liberally sprinkle with meat tenderizer, garlic powder, Tony's Seasoning and black pepper. Cover tightly with heavy duty aluminum foil and store in fridge until ready to cook. (I do this early in the morning of the same day that I will be cooking them but it can be done a day or two in advance if you'd prefer.) To make sauce, saute onion and celery in melted butter until soft. Add brown sugar and stir until blended. Add catsup, Worcestershire, garlic and Tabasco and stir well. Cook on medium heat until bubbly, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low, cover pot and cook for 2 hours stirring frequently. Sauce will thicken and turn darker. It may be stored in airtight container in fridge for a couple of weeks. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a pan with a rack, cook marinated ribs, covered for 2 hours. After 2 hours, remove from oven, drain juice and remove to rack(s). Liberally brush on barbecue sauce, cover and lower heat to 300 degrees. Cook for 1 more hour. Turn oven off, uncover ribs and allow to sit in the warm oven for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with warm barbecue sauce to spoon over the ribs, if desired.
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YUM! ((Hugs)) - Susana in Louisiana


For Elsa in Tx requesting a tartar sauce recipe in the Feb 11 issue,

I make my own too, just can't stand the jarred kind. I use about 1/2 heaping cup of Miracle Whip, DILL relish to taste..more or less depending on your taste, dried dill weed, about 1 t instant minced onion, and a few dashes of Louisiana hot sauce. Mix all together and let sit for about 1/2 hr. My hubby never notices the hot sauce..heh heh

For Marlene in FL who wanted appetizers. I love this recipe and it's easy and can be made the day before.

Horseradish beef rollups
(my twist on the tortilla rollups that are popular)

1 - 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
2 T prepared horseradish
1 T Dijon mustard
30 fresh spinach leaves
10 thin slices of deli roast beef, or Italian beef if desired
4 oz shredded cheddar cheese (I like sharp)

Beat cream cheese, horseradish and mustard in small bowl until smooth. Spread about 3 tablespoons of cream cheese mixture evenly on beef slices. Place a layer of spinach leaves, then follow with 3 tablespoons of cheddar. Roll each tightly. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.

To serve: cut each log into 1 inch slices. If you want, you could wrap all in a flour tortilla.

Since most everyone likes deviled eggs, make your favorite recipe, then add some unusual toppings, such as 2-3 capers, a small cooked shrimp, sliced black or green olives or crumbled bacon.
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I also have a stuffed pickle recipe that is really yummy! Easy and they disappear! I'll send it on if you'd like!
Leasa, digging out in Iowa


This recipe is from Better Homes and Gardens.com but it is tried and found to be delicious. I made it this past week and my family really liked the flavors. We even shared some of it with a young couple that lives nearby and they enjoyed it too. I substituted here and there and have included my substitutions because they worked well. I served a side salad of shredded lettuce, tomatoes and avocados with salsa and garlic bread.

Taco Pasta
less than 1/2-lb Penne pasta (I three about two handfuls into the pot)
1- 1/2-lbs ground beef
1-large onion, chopped
3/4-cup water
1 envelope of taco seasoning mix
1 can (11-oz.)Mexi-Corn
2-small cans sliced pitted ripe olives
1-cup freshly shredded mild cheddar cheese
1-cup salsa
1 (4-oz) can diced green chilies, drained

Cook pasta and drain. Rinse and drain again. Brown down ground beef and onion and drain. Return to deep skillet (I use my chicken fryer) Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir in the olives, half of the shredded cheese, the salsa and chilies and the cooked pasta. Mix well and pour into a lightly greases 2-qt round casserole. Cover and bake in a 350° oven for 15-20 minutes or until heated though. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Susana in Louisiana


I've had some trouble getting signed up on Yahoo, so took this method of contacting you. My husband of six weeks has asked me to make a casserole he has eaten but does not have the recipe for, he called it Honey lentil casserole. He thought it had red lentils. I have searched every recipe source I can find on-line and in my considerable cookbook library and can find nothing that seems even close. Can you or your friends on like help me?
Thank you!! R


Spinach Parmesan Dip
10 oz pkg frozen spinach, thawed and drained (squeeze out excess
moisture)
1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
1 large onion, finely minced
1 clove garlic, chopped (or more, to taste)
4 oz cream cheese, softened (I used the whole 8 oz pkg)
1 cup mayonnaise
salt
pepper
3 fresh hot peppers, thinly sliced (optional)
1 tsp paprika
1 loaf French bread, cut in half lengthwise, then cut into very thin
slices

Mix spinach, 1 cup Parmesan, onion, garlic, cream cheese, mayonnaise well with a blender. Add salt and pepper to taste. Place in greased casserole dish. Top with peppers (optional) and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Allow to cool for 15-20 minutes before serving. Turn oven up to 400 degrees. Place French bread slices flat on cookie sheet.

Cook in 400 degree oven for approx 5 minutes - but watch them closely to make sure they don't overcook. Remove them when they're golden brown. Of course, you could use store bought crackers and/or melba toast instead.

This dip can also be made in the microwave. Allow to cook on high, covered, for 6-10 minutes, depending on the power of your microwave. Its done when the onions are translucent.
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Tona in Bama


have hope that someone here has a recipe for Bourbon Chicken that tastes like the one found in the food court at the mall. I have found copycat recipes on the web, but does not taste the same. I love this and would like to be able to make it at home.
This is such a wonderful site, I am positive that someone has been able to duplicate this recipe. Please share with someone who craves this delicious meal at home.
Rae in Michigan


Re: (in 2/10 newsletter) "Does anyone remember the recipe for hamburger cooked in Worcestershire sauce and butter? it used to be on the back of a Worcestershire bottle. Thanks, Sarah, MN"

I remember making these back in the 60's or 70's, and yes I did originally find the recipe on the Worcestershire Sauce bottle. As I recall, you just melt 2 Tlbs. of butter in your skillet, and add 2 Tlbs. of Worcestershire sauce to the butter then just fry you burgers as you normally would. That's the way I've been doing it, and they come out very tasty. Hope this helps.
Cheryl in North Olmsted, Ohio


To Betty D in Bama....glad the chicken turned out well done in your Dutch Oven. I made it last night again and it was so good.
Jan in DE


This is for Robbie Bowling Green, IN. Thanks again for your great idea of sending cookies to Iraq. Wishing you a great day.
Fay



Thanks to Barbara in AL for the pinwheel recipes, I was just looking at the in Sam's , will use your recipe and make my own.
Marlene of Fl.


Happy Valentine day to everyone.. especially Nancy and her two little loves. I don't know if any of you like Starbucks latte's, cappucchinos, frappucchinos, etc like I do, but don't you hate the cost of them? Does anyone out there have any clones for any of the Starbucks, or any type of coffee drink to share? This is one that I make that is easy and good.
fill cup a little less than 3/4 full of coffee and add some sweetener to taste. then heat about 1/2 cup skim milk in micro till hot (not boiling) pour in blender, add some sweetener and 1
heaping teaspoon any flavor instant pudding and pulse a couple of times to get it started and leave cover of blender slightly ajar as it is hot. then blend for a minute or more till
frothy and pour over coffee in cup. This is really good.
Roz in Indy


Thank you , Carolyn in Ky, for the following recipe. It was so easy and yummy. A keeper. Next time, I am going to try a little sliced green pepper and perhaps a spice or two being we can't eat a lot of salt.

Party Bake Pork Chops
4 lean pork chops, 1" thick
4 thin slices onion
1/4 cup uncooked rice (not instant)
1can (1lb. 12 oz.) whole tomatoes
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
pepper to taste

Trim any excess fat from chops. Season chops well on both sides with salt and pepper. Brown on both sides in lightly greased hot skillet. Top each chop with a slice of onion, 1 tablespoon rice, and cover with whole tomatoes. Add any remaining tomatoes and juice to skillet. Season with salt. Cover tightly; simmer over low heat or bake in a foil-covered baking dish in a preheated 350 degree oven for 1 and 1/2 hours or until tender. 4 servings.
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Enjoy! Carolyn in Ky.


I've seen lots of BBQ rib recipes lately and would like to add mine to the pile. These take a little more work but we thought they were incredible when we made them.
Diane in Albuquerque

Baked BBQ Ribs
4 pounds pork spareribs
2 cups ketchup
2 cups water
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup brown sugar
4 teaspoons dry mustard

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix sauce ingredients. Place ribs in a single layer in one or two large foil covered baking pans or casserole dishes. You can cut them into 3 or 4 rib sections if you wish. Pour half of sauce over ribs. Reserve remainder.

Bake ribs for 3 hours. Cover with foil for first hour, then remove foil and bake uncovered for next two hours. After first hour, (during last two hours) turn and baste ribs every 30 minutes with remaining sauce, using all sauce. At first you'll think you have way too much sauce, but sauce will thicken as it bakes and you will want all that sauce on the ribs because it is wonderful when they're all done.

Do not boil or broil ribs before cooking. Start out with raw ribs. You can cut off fat if you wish, but fat makes them more tender.
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This is for Barb in Oregon.. Whenever I cook cabbage I put a piece of celery in the kettle to kill the cooking odor. No cabbage smells in the house.
Dottie in Erie Pa


Thank you. I got the correction.
from Linda in snow-covered Michigan!
Couldn't do without your wonderful newsletter. I was hospitalized last summer for eight weeks, and my homecoming was sweeter because I had all those newsletters to read for days at a time. I hated it when I finally caught up and had to wait a whole day between my Nancy fix! Linda


Susie Indy, Having grown up on a dairy farm and drinking our own milk, the cream has not been removed from fresh milk. I think you could use half and half. The only thing we did was pasteurize it.
Theresa in MI


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Hangeroo Game   Mahjongg Game   Checkers Game   Space Invaders    Tetris Game    Flashman(Pac-Man)    Crossword Puzzle Wordsearch   Trivia

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Favorite recipes/links of our members

Mom's Macaroni & Cheese
Inside Out Cake
Corn Dog Casserole
Blasted Chicken
The Best Spaghetti Sauce You'll Ever Eat
Indescribably Delicious Banana Bread
Hummingbird Cake
Orange Soak Cake by Tona in Bama
Snickerdoodle Recipe by Prepared Pantry
Lemonade Dessert by Annette
Cake Mix Cookies
Angel Food Variations
Honey or Cinnabon Cake
Dreamsicle Cake sent in by Terry
Baked Beans with Pineapple (Crockpot)
Orange Sunshine Cake
Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies
Grape Salad

Life and Times of Sigmund Freud Kitty
(Told in his own words)

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