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For Sally in PA: I use the recipe on the back of the Nestles package, but I use Butter Crisco sticks. Last summer I won a blue ribbon at our county fair using this recipe.

This is a nice sauce to serve over ham.

Apple and Raisin Sauce for Ham
1 cup apple sauce
1/2 cup apple butter
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup maple syrup
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and simmer until bubbly. Make 2 1/4 cups.
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Hi Nancylanders, thanks Mary for the Chinese Cooking tips. I have one more, if, after you cut up the beef or chicken, you marinate it in water and corn starch for a couple of hours, (no special amt. just enough water to cover with a few spoonfuls of corn starch) the meat will be extra tender and pick up the flavors better. Of course, drain well on paper towels before cooking..
Eve
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For Marlene in FL:

Patio Punch
1 can (12 oz) frozen lemonade concentrate
1 bottle (2 liters) ginger ale
Frozen strawberries

Put lemonade in punch bowl. Add ginger ale; stir gently. Add frozen strawberries for ice cubes.
grannym IL
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For Marlene in Florida wanting a good punch recipe. This one is delicious, always getting compliments, makes 60 servings and can be made ahead of time.

Golden Party Punch
4 cups white sugar
6 cups water
5 ripe bananas, (run thru blender)
2 (12-oz.) cans frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 (46 oz.) can pineapple juice
7 (28oz) bottles lemon-lime soda, chilled

Dissolve sugar in water; add bananas and juice concentrate; Mix well.

Ladle into a large freezer container (such as a plastic bowl), leaving 1 inch of head space. Cover tightly and freeze.

To serve: thaw fruit juice mixture enough to crush to a slushy consistency and place in punch bowl. Pour the lemon-lime soda over mixture and stir gently. Makes 60 servings.

Note: Freeze maraschino cherries or berries in ice cubes and float on top of punch, if, desired, for garnish.
You'll love it! Annie from Gomer
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I am wondering if anyone out there in Nancy Land has a good TNT recipe for Sloppy Joes. Any I've tried just aren't that good.
Thanks - Doris in De.

I hope someone has a recipe for Jailhouse Biscuits. I heard they were very good but can't find a recipe.
Have a good weekend.
Trish in Fl

For a non bleeding meringue, into room temperature egg whites place 1 tbsp flour and 1 tbsp sugar. Beat mixture until stiff peaks form and then top pie from oven. Return pie to oven and bake until golden peaks appear.
Enjoy !!!! Judy in Buffalo

Thanks grannym, the for Sweet Corn Dutch Baby recipe in the Feb. 22 newsletter. It sounds so good! I'll let you know. Last night, I tried a new recipe, very successful, easy and good, I can't remember where it came from so Nancy, if it was from here, I apologize. Anyone looking for a new and very tasty way to cook chicken breasts will love this now TNT recipe..

EZ Four-ingredient Onion Ring Baked Chicken
Makes 4 servings
Weight Watcher Points - 5 points

4 (3 ounce) chicken breasts (skinless, boneless)
1/4 cup fat free margarine
4 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1 can (2.5 ounces) fried onion rings (crushed)
salt and pepper to taste

Flatten each chicken breast, season to taste. Combine
margarine and Worcestershire sauce. Dredge chicken in margarine
mixture, then crushed onion rings. Arrange on baking dish that has
been sprayed with nonstick spray. Top with any remaining margarine
mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until tender.
Makes 4 servings.

Calories 228 Total Fat 4g Sodium 432mg Carbohydrate
7g Protein 29g Cholesterol 73mg Fiber 1g

Note: I deboned the breasts but chose not to flatten them, and baked the 15 minutes longer. I used this small can of onion rings on two breasts so I'd buy a large can for 4 breasts. Served with Broccoli, cooked until just tender but still crisp, and a baked potato, both served with low-cal butter/canola oil blend. The Worcestershire gives the chicken a very nice flavor. I am recently rediscovering this old standby. Delicious! And it fits my healthy food regime. (I don't use the D word.)
Jacquie F
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This is in response to Carolyn B.'s request in the 2/18/08 newsletter for a TNT Broccoli Salad recipe.

Broccoli Orange Salad
Serves: 6

Dressing:
1 egg
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. prepared mustard
½ tsp. cornstarch
2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. sour cream
1 ½ Tbsp. butter

Combine the egg, sugar, mustard and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth. Add the vinegar and water and cook until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in the mayo, sour cream and butter. Set aside to cool.

Combine for the salad:
4 c. broccoli flowerets
1 c. salted cashews
1 c. cubed Swiss cheese
1 can drained mandarin oranges
½ c. chopped Craisins/ dried cranberries (can use raisins)
6 strips bacon, cooked crisply and crumbled
½ c. chopped red onion.

Place in a large bowl and toss. Just before serving, add the dressing and toss to coat.
~Cris B.~ North Carolina
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For Sharon who was looking for a recipe for sour cream hash. I have this recipe in my files, It is called Pennsylvania Dutch Hash. It doesn't mention sour cream, but I would simply add in a Tablespoon or so to your taste or add a dolap on top!
Debi from beautiful NC

Dutch Hash
2 c. cooked beef
2 medium onions
1 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. vinegar
1 Tbsp. sugar
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Slice onions. In a large skillet, heat butter, then add onions. Sauté until onions are softened and translucent.

Cut beef into bite-sized pieces. Add to onions. Brown.

Shake flour into onions and beef, stirring to coat. Sprinkle on sugar, stirring to coat. Pour in water and vinegar. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to simmer.

Cover and simmer 10-15 min. Correct seasoning (season to taste with salt and pepper). Serves 4.
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Hi ...
This is my first time responding but wanted to tell you how much I've been enjoying the newsletter. I especially enjoy the Weight Watcher recipes and information. I also enjoy all the great tips and reading the responses from everyone.
Susan in GA

My mom use to make a vanilla sauce to serve over warm gingerbread. I would love to have a similar recipe. I know it was thickened with corn starch but that's about all I remember.
Judy in Cocoa, Florida

This is for LaurieL in Wooster, Ohio who is looking for an Amish Graham Cracker Pudding recipe. I hope it's close to what you are looking for.
Linda in Independence, Missouri

Graham Cracker Pudding
1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk, chilled, plus enough regular milk to total 3 cups.
3/4 tsp. vanilla
1 large box instant vanilla pudding mix (or 3/4 c. bulk instant vanilla pudding mix)
3 Tbsp. butter
1 c. crushed graham crackers, divided
2 c. heavy whipping cream, divided
Strawberries or blueberries, optional

Mix cold milk (including sweetened condensed milk) and vanilla together. Gradually add pudding mix, stirring continually for 2 minutes; put in refrigerator.

Melt butter in saucepan and add crushed graham crackers. Stir over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove from heat.

Beat 1 c. heavy whipping cream until peaks form; fold together with 1/2 c. browned graham cracker crumbs and cooled pudding mixture. Pour into a 2-qt. serving dish. Reserving 1 Tbsp. crumbs, sprinkle remaining browned graham cracker crumbs over the pudding mixture; refrigerate.

Before serving, beat the remaining 1 c. of whipping cream and spread over the chilled mixture, making peaks with the whipped cream. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over the top to decorate. Serve immediately if possible; refrigerate leftovers.
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For Ethel wanting an alfredo sauce, I have one that I have been making for a while that is super easy. I use boursin, or alouette cheese, it is usually in a 4, 6 or 8 oz container in the deli section of the grocery store. It is a cream cheese based product, and place it in a large saucepot, or fry pan on the stove. Heat over medium heat, adding milk until it is the consistency that you like. So easy, and for me, I use the light boursin, and skim or 1% milk so I can save on the calories. After it is the thickness I like, I just add the drain pasta and veggies to the sauce and toss or stir. So yummy!!! Use lots of veggies, and less pasta, and it makes an wonderful alfredo that anyone on a diet will appreciate.
Laura in Ct

Regarding the recent discussions of how to get brown gravy in Asian recipes, I have an idea. Recently I made a recipe, can't remember where I got it, or what it was. LOL What I do remember is that it called for Bead Molasses. I'm pretty sure I found the Bead Molasses at Wal-Mart. It is a small jar and says on the label it's for coloring Chinese recipes. The only reason I remembered this is because I haven't used it up yet. The recipe called for one teaspoon. It doesn't make recipes have a molasses taste, but does color well, just like Asian restaurant dishes. I hope I am not repeating what has already been submitted.

By the way, ham in the crock pot by Susana in Louisiana is a keeper. The ham was very tasty and this method will be great for hot summer days.
Doris, S. Indiana

Hot Cocoa
Yield: 2 servings (1 cup serving)
Weight Watcher Points - 2 Points*

1-1/2 tb Cocoa
Vanilla to taste (optional)
2 c Skim milk
1 tb Granulated artificial sweetener
Dash salt

Mix cocoa with 1/2 cup milk. Stir in remaining milk. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat. Add salt, vanilla, and artificial sweetener.


95 calories, 9 g protein, 1 g fat, 14g carbohydrate, 126 mg sodium (not counting pinch of salt), 467.5 mg potassium, 0 gm fiber, 4 mg cholesterol.

Source: American Diabetes Association
*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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Spiced Red Cabbage
Makes: 8 servings, 1/2 cup each
Weight Watcher Points - 1 Point*

4 cups shredded red cabbage
2 medium Granny Smith apples, chopped
1 medium red onion, sliced
2/3 cup KRAFT LIGHT DONE RIGHT! CATALINA Reduced Fat Dressing,
divided

COOK and stir cabbage, apples and onions in 2 Tbsp. of the dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 minutes. ADD remaining dressing; cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until cabbage is tender, stirring occasionally.

Calories 70 Total fat 1g Saturated fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 300mg Carbohydrate 17g Dietary fiber 2g

Source: Kraft Interactive Kitchens.

Calculated with a Weight Watcher calculator
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Turkey Broccoli Casserole
Yield: 6 servings
Weight Watcher Points - 4 Points*

2 (10 oz) pkg. frozen broccoli
1/2 c Skim milk
2 c Coarsely diced cooked turkey
1/2 c Grated cheddar cheese (2 oz)
1 can (10-1/2 oz) Cream of Mushroom Soup 10

Preheat oven to 375 F. Cook broccoli according to package
directions. Layer in 12 x 8 inch baking dish. Spread turkey evenly on
top.

Combine soup with milk, mix until smooth and pour over turkey. Sprinkle grated cheese on top. Bake for 30 min. Let stand 5 min.

199 calories, 20g protein, 6g fat, 9g carbohydrate, 534mg sodium, 372 mg potassium, 2g fiber, 47mg cholesterol.

Source: American Diabetes Association
*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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Enchiladas
Makes 8 servings
Weight Watcher Points 6 Points

1 pound lean ground beef, browned and drained
1 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1 1/2 cups kidney beans, canned, do not drain
15 ounces diced tomatoes and green chilies -- do not drain
1/3 cup tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 cups low fat Mexican cheese, shredded
6 whole low fat or fat free flour tortillas, 6-7 inches each

Cook chopped onion and green peppers in a non-stick skillet until
clear. Add browned ground beef and next 7 ingredients. Cook on low for 10 minutes. Put 3/4 cup meat mixture in bottom of crock pot, then a tortilla, and sprinkle with 1/3 cup grated cheese

Repeat this layer 5 more times, and pour any remaining meat mixture over the top layer.

Cover and cook on low, about 250 degrees, for 6-7 hours. Serve.

Per serving: 204 Calories; 12g Total Fat; (53% calories from fat);
13g Protein; 11g Carbohydrate; 43mg Cholesterol; 408mg Sodium

*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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Lemon Dessert
Makes 8 Servings
Weight Watcher Points - 4 Points (without crust)
Weight Watcher Points - 6 Points (with crust)

1 - 8oz container fat free whipped topping (ie:Cool Whip Free)
1 can fat free sweetened condensed milk-NOT EVAPORATED MILK
1 tub sugar free pink lemonade(ie: Crystal Lite)

Mix together and put in pie plate and freeze for at least one to two
hours. May put into graham cracker crust.

*Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator
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Tuna Salad
Makes 6 servings
Weight Watcher Points - 3 Points*

10 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 can (19 oz.) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (6 oz.)albacore tuna in water, drained, flaked
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
3/4 cup KRAFT LIGHT DONE RIGHT Italian Reduced Fat Dressing

TOSS lettuce, beans, tuna, onions and red pepper with dressing.

Great Substitute: Substitute 1 pkg. (10 oz.) Italian salad greens for torn romaine lettuce. Substitute 1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, drained, rinsed,for cannellini beans.

Calories 170 Total fat 6 g Saturated fat 0.5 g Cholesterol 10 mg Sodium 320 mg Carbohydrate 19 g Dietary fiber 4g Sugars 4 g
Protein 12 g

Source: Kraft Interactive Kitchen
*Calculated with a Weight Watcher calculator
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Bisquick Peanut Butter Cookies
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk
1 c. peanut butter
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. biscuit mix

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix milk, peanut butter, egg and vanilla until smooth. Add biscuit mix. Mix well and chill 1 hour. Shape into 1 inch balls and flatten with a fork. Bake 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
Judith in Dallas
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This isn't the reduced calorie version but is one of our family's favorites.

Red Velvet Pound Cake
7 eggs
3 c. sugar
1-1/2 c. Crisco
2 oz. red food coloring
1/8 tsp. salt
3 c. cake flour
1 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. vanilla

Cream sugar and Crisco. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating thoroughly after each. Add flour and buttermilk alternately. Add vanilla and red food coloring. Bake at 325 degrees for 1-1/2 hours.

Icing
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 box powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt

Mix ingredients together and spread on cake.
Judith in Dallas
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Simple and Easy Brownies
2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 (12)pkg. real chocolate chips

Mix all ingredients. Put into buttered 9"x9" pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes or until done. Cool, cut into squares.
Judith in Dallas
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Hi Nancy, This is in response to Linda's search in the Feb.22 newsletter for Orange Crunch Cake from the Bubble Room in Captiva Island, Florida. I did a search and came up with these recipes.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question
one of these are the one she is looking for. I look forward to your newsletter everyday. Thank you so much for the service you are doing for all of us.
Cindy in Virginia

Hi Nancy! I was wondering if anyone has recipes for rabbit? A friend went hunting and some of us were blessed with meat we are not quite sure how to prepare! Thanks for any and all help!
Kim in NC

This is a recipe from one of my BH&G cookbooks that I decided to try. I’m SO glad I did. It’s quick and easy and oh so good Make a quick pizza and you ‘ve got dinner

Buffalo Chicken Drumettes and Wings
4-lbs chicken drummettes and wings
Buffalo Wing Hot Sauce (1 (16-oz) bottle)
tomato paste, 1/4-cup
cider vinegar - 2 tbspn
Worcestershire Sauce - 1-tbspn

Place drummettes and wing in a 4 or 5-1t slow cooker. In a medium bowl stir together all the remaining ingredients and pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 8 hours (or high for 4)

Serve with Ranch Dressing
Susana in Louisiana
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Marlene, Fl ( 2/20 ) Wanting punch recipe.
This is a favorite recipe I have used for years. It's economical, delicious and liked even by those who don't like punch.

Kool Aid Punch
2 pkg. kool aid ( flavor your choice )
2 cups sugar
2 qts. water
1 lg. can pineapple juice
1- 2 L bottle ginger ale

Mix kool aid, sugar & water. Refrigerate. Refrigerate pineapple juice & ginger ale until ready to serve. To serve: Add all to punch bowl and mix with ladle. Serves enough for 25 punch cups. A frozen ice ring can also be made with the kool aid so it will keep it cold but won't dilute the punch.

I have done this for proms at high schools and I would recycle gallon milk jugs for the kool aid mixture and then make a mark on the outside of the jug to signify 1 making. This makes it easier to add the correct amount as you refill the punch bowl. Enjoy!
Susan-NC
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Thank you Jeane, this is a wonderful idea, even though I wasn't the one who requested it. Very smart.
Again, thank you, Chris

I have AOL and can't print out your recipes.  Can you tell me how to do it.
Yolanda

Comment
I am sorry if you are unable to print out the recipes.  Just click on the Print recipe link.  It will take you to another site.  Find the print recipe link on that site.  A screen with only the recipe will come up.  Press the print button.
Nancy Rogers

Paige ( 2/18 ) Here is the recipe you were asking for.
Susan-NC

Chocolate Fried Pies
1-1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups sweet milk
1/2 stick margarine
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 (5 count) Hungry Jack canned biscuits
Crisco

Mix first three ingredients. Then add eggs and milk. Stir well. Cook in a double boiler or real slow on stove top til thick. Add to mixture margarine and vanilla, then cool mixture. This is enough mix for 5 canned biscuits. Roll out a 5 count can of biscuits real thin. Add about 2 tablespoons of filling onto 1/2 side of rolled biscuit. Fold over and go around edge with fork. Heat about 1/2" Crisco shortening in skillet. Have Crisco medium hot and brown pies on both sides. (Fix all pies before you start to fry the first pie, that way Crisco stays the same temperature.)
Original recipe sent in by Tona
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Nancy, the Easy Butter Cookie Recipe that was sent in 2/3 was delicious! No name was left, but thanks!!!
Joyce in Ky.

To Pat of sw Okla.; I want to thank you also for your reply to my egg question. I missed your name on my notes, but I found it and here is my thanks.
Joseph J. in NC.

Nancy, I hope this finds you well!
For Fran from Green Bay looking for a recipe for Mock Chicken Legs in the 1955 Betty Crocker Cookbook, I have an old one, but it is not in that one. However, I do have a recipe I use for City Chicken – the same dish – that I remember from my childhood in Ohio. My Mother used to buy the “legs” already formed on skewers at Krogers in Van Wert. It was very inexpensive. Here is my version:

City Chicken or Mock Chicken T & T – I got this recipe out of a Taste of Home magazine and tweaked it to my memories.

2 lbs. boneless pork, cut into cubes - I use pork tenderloin
1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. butter
3 tbl. vegetable oil
1 envelope (dry) onion soup mix
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) chicken broth
1 c. water
hot mashed potatoes
small wooden skewers, soaked

Thread pork on small wooden skewers. Combine flour, garlic powder and pepper on a plate. Roll kabobs in flour mixture until coated. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Brown kabobs, turning frequently; drain. Sprinkle with soup mix. Add broth and water. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until tender. Remove kabobs and keep warm. If desired, thicken the pan juices and serve over mashed potatoes with the kabobs.

There are other recipes out there listed as Mock Chicken, City Chicken, etc. Just do a search for it. This recipe I use is very good and a comfort food. Hope this helps!
Chris in NM
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Hi Nancy, for everyone looking for recipes for two, this is an excellent place to go. After all, we all trust the doughboy, right? Some of these sound wonderful and I will be giving them a try.

Cooking For Two Recipe Collection from Pillsbury.com
Enjoy, Billie in Fl

I would like to thank Bette of IND., Marlette A of Cleveland, Tenn., Sunshine in So. Texas, Jean Lock of McLean, Va. and any other person who will reply to my question "Why are egg prices so high?" I appreciate the effort you spent to help me. Thank you all again.
Joseph J. in NC.

Fran in GB wanted a recipe for mock chicken also called city chicken according to my 1955 Betty Crocker Cook Book.

Mock Drumsticks
Season 1-1/2 inch cubes of veal, beef and lamb with salt and pepper. Place on wooden skewers...arranging larger pieces at one end, and shaping to resemble chicken legs. Dredge with seasoned flour. Brown in hot oil in a heavy skillet. cover, cook in the meat juices, or add a small amount of liquid (water, milk, cream or stock). Cook slowly on range or in a moderate oven until tender. The juices are served as pan gravy or may be thickened for gravy. Time depend on cut and size of meat. ( 1 to 3 hours).
zp
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This is for Lauriel in Wooster, OH. Newsletter Feb 20, 2008
I have the recipe for Graham Cracker Pudding. It was given to me by a Mennonite woman. This was when I lived in Hartville, Oh. wish is a well known area for Amish Folk. I have used it for years. It is very delicious and addictive. Hope you enjoy this recipe. Judith L. Dennis, Piedmont, OH

Graham Cracker Pudding
Custard:
2 cups milk - heat till boiling point
thickening:
1/2 cup sugar, 1 egg yolk, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1/4 cup milk, pinch salt
Mix altogether and stir into hot milk, cool.

When cool put a layer of custard than crush graham crackers, than whipped cream, then start with custard again, and continue layers as many as you want. Very Good. I do not use cool whip but real whipped cream that you have to whip yourself.
Dennis, Piedmont, OH
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Sue in Fl wants recipes to feed 8
Vicki R

Poppy Seed Chicken
I put my chicken in the crock pot and let it cook all day..

You can use a whole chicken, pieces, etc…. I usually use Chicken Breast..
Anyway here is the recipe…

Chicken for the family I usually use 6 to 8 chicken breast
1 can of cream of chicken soup
1 (8 oz.) container of sour cream
1/2 cup chicken broth

Cook Chicken… Skin and de-bone put in bowl mix the chicken, soup and sour cream and
Broth together. Put in 9X13 baking dish.

1 to 2 sleeves of Ritz crackers crumbs (I usually use Wal Mart Brand) they are like a buck a box.
2 to 3 tbsp. poppy seeds
1 stick butter (margarine)

Melt the butter, add the crumbs of crackers and poppy seeds together and sprinkle on top of the
Other mixture and bake until hot. Usually about 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degree oven.

We like rice pilaf with it and green beans.
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For Betty T requesting lowfat dip recipes:
I just learned this one at a presentation today, and it is good. I actually spread it on a corn tortilla for lunch, but it is really a dip. Take 4 oz fat free cream cheese and 2 TB chunky salsa and mix it good. That is it!!

The other one I make is a small (4 oz) container of Fat Free sour cream and a package of dry onion soup mix and stir them together. Looks kind of funny but tastes great. Hope this helps.
Lori in IL
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Pork and Beans Casserole
6 Servings

1 (28 oz) can pork and beans
4 or 5 hot dogs sliced in rings
1 (8-10 oz) package of corn bread mix

Heat oven to 350. Heat in saucepan pork and beans and hot dogs. Pour into greased 2 quart casserole dish. Mix according to directions the corn bread mix and pour over top of hot dog mixture. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until corn bread is done.
Lisa-Union Bridge, MD
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Breakfast Pizza
Makes approx 6 servings

1 (8oz) roll crescent rolls
1/2 lb sausage
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 Tbsp finely chopped green pepper
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp oregano
1/8 tsp pepper
3/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350. Spread crescent roll dough in a greased 9x13 pan. Sauté in skillet onions and sausage. Drain. Sprinkle of dough. Sprinkle cheddar cheese and green pepper over sausage. Combine until well blended eggs, salt, oregano, pepper and milk. Pour over mixture in pan. Sprinkle over top the mozzarella cheese. Bake for 25 minutes.
Lisa-Union Bridge, MD
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I've lost the recipe on how to make "body lotion" and can't figure out how to search your site for it. I sent it to a friend months ago and she loved it and loss the recipe also. I know it had ingredients from the Dollar Store like petroleum jelly, baby lotion and ?. I'd sure like to have the recipe again.

thanks again for all your hard work; it gives us all much enjoyment.
Rose Marie G Lee's Summit, MO

To Carolyn in West Tenn:
I moved to a home 3 years ago with all hardwood floors. I dearly love them! I was told by a custodian at school that the best thing to use on black heel marks is a tennis ball! Carefully cut a slit in it to accommodate an old broom handle tightly, shove the handle in, and use pressure to rub the spot. Presto! It works, and you don't have to get on your knees!
Thanks Nancy for all your hard work and patience!
Mary in Jeff City MO

Nancy I am responding to a couple of questions in the 2/20 newsletter:

Here is the link to Nancy’s message board. http://whatscookin.proboards4.com/index.cgi? Just check out all the different categories! The section with substitutions, etc. is the Tips, Hints., etc. There’s a wealth of information here folks!

For Tom, Virginia from the 2/20 newsletter asking for a substitute for coconut. Actually, you could leave the coconut out. Here is the url for Ingredient Substitutions:

http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/ftfeb01.htm and this one:

Mississippi State University Extension Service
Ingredient Substitutions and Equivalents

http://msucares.com/pubs/publications/p1690.htm

And for Billie in Fl who was asking for Alcohol Substitutes for Recipes here is the link on the message board. There are many more listed also. Chris in NM

http://whatscookin.proboards4.com/

Here's a helpful list that suggests substitutes for a variety of alcoholic beverages. Quantities and substitutes vary, depending on the recipe used.

Amaretto: non-alcoholic almond extract; orgeat Italian soda syrup; or marzipan.

Applejack or apple brandy: Unsweetened apple juice concentrate; apple juice; apple cider; or apple butter.

Apricot brandy: Syrup from canned apricots in heavy syrup; or apricot preserves.

Bourbon: Non-alcoholic vanilla extract.

Champagne and other sparkling wines: Sparkling apple cider; sparkling cranberry juice; or sparkling grape juice.

Cherry liqueur or brandy: Syrup from canned cherries in heavy syrup; Italian soda cherry syrup; or cherry preserves.

Coffee liqueur or brandy: Espresso; non-alcoholic coffee extract; or coffee syrup.

Creme de cacao: Powdered white chocolate mixed with water; non-alcoholic vanilla extract and powdered sugar.

Creme de cassis: Black currant Italian soda syrup; or black currant jam.

Creme de menthe: Mint Italian soda syrup; or non-alcoholic mint extract.

Gewurztraminer: White grape juice mixed with lemon juice, water, and a pinch of powdered sugar.

Licorice or anise flavored liqueur: Anise Italian soda syrup; or fennel.

Mirin: White grape juice mixed with lemon juice or zest.

Muscat: White grape juice mixed with water and powdered sugar

Orange liqueur or brandy: Unsweetened orange juice concentrate; orange zest; orange juice; or marmalade.

Peach brandy: Syrup from canned peaches in heavy syrup; or peach preserves.

Peppermint schnapps: Mint Italian soda syrup; non-alcoholic mint extract; or mint leaves

Port: Concord grape juice mixed with lime zest; or cranberry juice mixed with lemon juice

Red wine: Grape juice; vegetable stock; cranberry juice; tomato juice; or concord grape jelly.

Riesling: White grape juice mixed with water and a pinch of powdered sugar.

Rum: Non-alcoholic vanilla or rum extract.

Sherry: Apple cider; non-alcoholic vanilla extract; coffee; or coffee syrup.

Vermouth: Apple cider; or apple juice mixed with lemon juice and water.

Vodka: Water; apple cider or white grape juice mixed with lime juice.

White wine: White grape juice; apple cider; apple juice; vegetable stock; or water.

Take care! Chris in NM
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Hi Nancy, for Betty T in Ga, suggest to your friend who loves chips and dips to trade off. Instead of dip, I use light Ranch dressing, or other creamy light dressings, and instead of chips, I use combo of or just one or two of: celery sticks, baby carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, sliced red bell pepper, cucumber slices, even radishes. Very tasty and very satisfying. And so much better for you than chips! This works very well for, I love chips and dips, but they are so bad for me!
Billie in Fl

For Fran in Greenbay I have lost a Betty Crocker recipe also. I just emailed Betty Crocker .com, gave them the name of the recipe and the date of my cookbook( I had the page number also) with in a day or two I received my recipe. Good luck to you.
Barbara in Wentzville Mo

For Marlene in FL
Poor Man's Champagne
Use equal parts of white grape juice and ginger ale. You control the amount you make. Also use some of the punch to make your ice ring.
Dawn in SW GA

I recently attended a brunch where stuffed French Toast was served. It had some type of cream cheese filling with warmed strawberries on top. Does anyone have a tnt recipe that is not hard to make? It was absolutely delicious.
Linda from Pa.

Dear Nancy,
Thanks for everything. Hope things are going your way.

I’d like to share my late mother’s pizza dough recipe. She made this pizza dough until she passed. I now make it for my grandchildren. I hope you enjoy

Mother's Pizza Dough Recipe
1 pkg. dry yeast
2 tsps. Sugar
1-1/2 cups warm water, abt. 110 degrees F
1/4 cup Crisco shortening
3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour or 1 box Pillsbury Hot Roll mix
2 tsps. Salt (Do not add the salt into the yeast water, salt will kill the yeast
1/2- teaspoon basil, oregano, red pepper flakes, gives the dough a slight kick.
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

In an electric mixing bowl, add the yeast, sugar, water and Crisco together to make a paste. Add the flour and salt and mix, Do not add the salt into the yeast water. using a dough hook, until the dough comes away from the sides and crawls up the dough hook. Remove the dough from the bowl. Grease the bowl with Pam and place the dough back in the bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and divide dough in half. Roll the dough into balls, cover, and let the dough rest for 15 to 20 minutes. The dough is ready to be shaped.

Equals: dough for 2 (12-inch) pizzas or 1 large pizza. I prefer making the large pizza. This way I have cold pizza for breakfast.
Dago Joe from Ks

Hello Everyone,
Dianne in Wisconsin used the word squintch in her feb. 19 newsletter. It made my day. I use it all the time but she knows how to spell it. I tell everyone it is a PA.
thing. Thanks again Roberts wife in Ohio

In the Feb. 20 n/l LaurieL in Wooster, OH is seeking a certain
dessert. I think this may be the one. I have made this for years and it is quite good. It has been sent in to this site
by several people. Enjoy. Barb in OKC

Easy Chocolate Eclair Dessert
2/3 box graham crackers
2 sm. boxes French vanilla pudding
4 c. milk
2 (8 oz.) Cool Whip
1 container Ready-to-Spread chocolate sour cream frosting

Place a layer of graham crackers in a 9 x 13-inch pan. Make pudding following instructions on box using milk. Let stand for 5 minutes. Add Cool Whip fold in till completely mixed. Spread 1/2 the mixture on crackers. Place another layer of graham crackers on followed by the rest of the pudding mixture. Open frosting and heat in microwave on high for 25 seconds. Place on top of pudding, by dropping balls of it all over and then carefully spreading it out.

Hello to Everyone! This is a thank you to Iris in Virginia for the nice meringue recipe. I will use it tomorrow. Iris, do you work with my husband Dave & his partner, Dan from Michigan? It is a small world and I just am curious. Have a great day!
Margaret in Michigan

Hey there this is Tammy in Pensacola, FL. just sending a note out to those who responded to me story about my cancer experience. Jan in Florida I hope you are doing well and feeling better now. I am in Pensacola, where are you? Also to Dixie in Alabama, thank you for your kind note too, where are you at in Alabama. Since the hurricanes it has become very cutthroat around here and we are hoping to relocate somewhere a little but more country and personable. Any suggestions?? Thank you all for the bar cookie recipes.. I am also interested in recipes using cake mixes and ground beef casseroles. I have a little tip for those of you who regularly cook with ground beef. I can't stand defrosting it in the microwave because without fail some part of it starts to cook. Last night I just put my whole 3 lb. frozen brick in the big fry pan and added a cup and a half of water with it and browned it like that with the onions. I waited to season it until I drained it in the colander. I'm sure the fat content was lowered as well and I couldn't believe how fast it cooked. I'll be cooking it like that from now on. With all six kids home at dinner ease is a must. Try it and tell me what you think.
Tammy in Pensacola, FL

My favorite Cookies:

Snickerdoodles
1 c shortening
1-1/2 c sugar
2 eggs
1-3/4 c flour
2 t cream of tartar
1 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
2 t ground cinnamon

Prepare as usual for cookies. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes.

For Betty T in Ga. My husband had the "seeding" done. . It does work but takes time and lots of patience. I won't go into the particulars about that here. It was done a little over a year ago and he still has a few minor problems but they are very small in comparison to what would have happened had he not had the treatment. Just don't worry about it. He'll be fine. Just feed him some of the wonderful dishes made from recipes found on Nancy's site. I'm sure many prayers will go up for him. Blessings. Nancy, thanks for letting us help to encourage those who are facing serious medical and other life problems. Iris in Va.