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I am searching for a recipe that my family made when I was 6 or 7 years old. It is called syrup candy. It is made with cane syrup and peanuts that are baked in the oven until the skin slips off. I think at the end of cooking it had some baking soda stirred in. I would love to have the real recipe. The ones I find on internet has white sugar and corn syrup. Please help.
Evelyn in AL

Hi, everyone,
I tried this tonight and it was very good. I didn't have stewed tomatoes just petite diced canned tomatoes, so I used those. I did have to add 1 can of water to this probably because of the different tomatoes. But, VERY, very good and quick, too! I will probably be
making this once every other week:D:D
Hugs, Lisa

Quickie Beef Dinner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup dried minced onions
2 14.5 oz cans stewed tomatoes
1 tsp salt
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp sugar
1 cup macaroni, uncooked

In a large skillet or saucepan, brown ground beef and onions. Drain off drippings. Add tomatoes and seasonings and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for five minutes.
Add macaroni and cover; then simmer for 15 minutes. Uncover and simmer until macaroni is tender and sauce is thickened.

Tip
Add a can of corn or peas for a complete meal.
Have a great day:D

I cook for a senior community and I would like to make Loin of pork, well my problem is that they can't have or don't like spices, I cook with garlic and some spices, I was wondering if anyone has a good recipe I could use.

Thanks for all the time and effort you put into this news letter.
JL in South Jersey

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For Vicky in Mississippi wanting a GOOD caramel corn recipe, here are two winners:

Caramel Popcorn
1 1/2 C. brown sugar
3 C. sugar
1 C. (full) canned milk
1 1/2 C. whipping cream
2/3 C. butter (no substitute)
1 C. light Karo syrup
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
In large HEAVY pan (I use a 50-year-old pressure cooker) bring to a boil the first 5 ingredients, stirring constantly. When boiling, stir in Karo & salt. Cook, stirring constantly, to 238 on candy thermometer. Add vanilla, then pour over popped corn (I use my speckled enamel canner to hold the popped corn, 2/3 full). Stir well to coat, then turn out onto buttered countertop to cool. This is a lot of work, but well worth it.

Baked Caramel Corn
1 C. butter
1 C. brown sugar
1 C. dark Karo syrup
1 tsp. baking powder
mixed nuts, if desired

Boil first 3 ingredients 5 minutes; remove from heat & stir in soda (CAREFULLY!!) Pour over 8 qts. popped corn & mix well. Bake in 2 shallow pans for 1 hour at 250, stirring 3 or 4 times during baking
Sandy in Bountiful, Utah

Celebrate a Gluten Free Thanksgiving

Peaches And Sour Cream Pie
1 baked 9 inch pie shell
1 No. 2 can peach halves (about 7 halves)
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup silted flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Drain peach halves thoroughly. Sift together 1/4 cup sugar, flour and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle 2/3 of dry ingredients over bottom of pie shell. Place peach halves in pie shell, cut side up. Sprinkle remaining dry ingredients over peaches. Pour and spread sour cream evenly over peaches. Combine 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and sprinkle over cream. Swirl cream, sugar and cinnamon with back of spoon for decorative effect. Bake at 450° for 20 minutes. Serve slightly warm. 6 to 8 servings.
JL in South Jersey

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Regarding the difference between yams and sweet potatoes, yams have orange flesh, while sweet potatoes are yellow. They can be used interchangeably; I don't know about any nurtitional differences. However, you may be interested to know that sweet potatoes are the absolutely most nutritious vegetable there is! In order of nutritional value, the 10 best vegetables are:
sweet potatoes
potatoes
asparagus
sweet corn
carrots
tomatoes
mushrooms
green onions
broccoli
cauliflower

On the other hand, the 10 most eaten vegetables (in order) are:
potatoes
iceberg lettuce
tomatoes
onions
carrots
celery
sweet corn
broccoli
green cabbage
green beans

Sandy in Bountiful, Utah

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I have no idea where this recipe originated from, but it is easy and good.

Imperial Cherry Cream Pie
1 baked 8 or 9 inch pie shell
1 package (3½ oz) vanilla instant pudding
1 package (2 oz) whipped topping mix
1½ cups milk
1 can cherry pie filling, drained by squeezing through colander. Reserve juice.

Blend pudding, whipped topping mix and milk at low speed. Beat at high speed until high peaks form. Fold in drained cherries. Chill about 2 hours. Before serving, pour thickened syrup (drained off pie filling) over top of pie.
JL in South Jersey

Apples are coming in and starting to be more affordable. This is a recipe I have used for many years. Great to take to a church dinner or any potluck.
Marti in AL

German Apple Cake
4 cups tart, crisp apples (peeled, cored & slice)
3 eggs
1 cup oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup chopped nuts

Spread apples over bottom of greased and floured 9x13” baking dish. Beat together eggs and oil, add vanilla. Mix together remaining ingredients and gradually add to egg mixture. Spread batter over apples (batter will be stiff). Bake at 350° for 50 minutes.

Frosting:
8 ounce cream cheese (softened)
4 tablespoons melted butter
2 teaspoon Vanilla
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups powdered sugar

Mix together and spread on cooled cake.
Cake can be dusted with powdered sugar instead of frosted.
Marti in AL

Angel Food Ministries

I made this today and it's sooo moist and delicious, I had to share the recipe. I made 5 small loaves instead of 2 large ones.

Pumpkin Zucchini Bread
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1-1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup mashed pumpkin
1 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup shredded zucchini
1 cup chopped walnuts, raisins, or cranberries (I used cranberries)

Before beginning, preheat your oven to 350 F and grease and flour two loaf pans. Mix eggs and sugar together, then stir in the pumpkin and butter. Stir dry ingredients together and add to egg mixture. Mix well.

Stir in the zucchini and nuts. Divide into pans and bake 45 to 50 minutes or until the loaves test done. Cool in pans ten minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.
Mary in Va

 
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Good morning Nancy and everyone!

Since the 5 minute mug cake has been making the rounds and becoming so popular, I thought I would share some other equally good ideas for gift giving or just making at home!

http://whatscookin.proboards4.com/index.cgi?board=Jar

Orange Slice Cake Mix in a Can
3/4 cup orange cake mix
3 orange slice candies

Cut each candy slice into 6 small pieces each. Mix candies with the cake mix.
Place mixture into a ziplock sandwich bag. Place bag into a 14-16 oz. decorated can.

Attach a recipe card with the following Instructions:

ORANGE SLICE CAKE TO BAKE IN A CAN
1. Remove mix from the can. Empty bag of mix into a medium bowl.
2. Add 1 TBSP water, 1 TBSP oil and 1 egg. Mix well.
3. Remove any labels or decorations from can. Grease can with oil--pour a little oil in and swirl around to coat sides, then dump out excess. (Don't spray can with cooking spray-recipe will not work in a sprayed can.)
4. Spoon batter into can. Put can onto a cookie sheet and put into oven and bake for 32-35 minutes at 350. Cake is done when a broom straw or bamboo skewer placed in middle of cake comes out with no wet batter sticking to it.
5. When cake is done let it cool 15 minutes in the can. Run plain table knife around edge of cake to loosen it from the can. Shake can to allow cake to slide out.
6. To serve, cut cake into slices the desired thickness.
These cakes are also good in other flavors too: lemon cake mix plus lemon slice candy; strawberry cake with strawberry or cherry slices; pineapple cake with pineapple slices.

THE GIFT MUGCAKE RECIPE

Cake Mix
1 box cake mix, flavor of your choice
1 small instant pudding mix (not sugar free) flavor of your
choice

Glaze Mix
1/3 C confectioner's sugar
1 1/2 t. dry flavoring such as:
lemonade mix
orange breakfast drink mix
cocoa or vanilla powder
instant flavored coffee or cappuccino
Some good combinations are:
Lemon cake mix - lemon pudding
Yellow cake mix - lemon pudding
Devil's food cake mix - chocolate pudding
Pineapple cake mix - coconut pudding
Butterscotch cake mix - butterscotch pudding

BLENDING
Combine the cake and pudding dry mixes in a bowl and blend very well. Measure 1/2 cup of mix into a sandwich bag. Label the bag "CAKE MIX." Place glaze mix ingredients into a a sandwich bag and label "GLAZE MIX." Place one bag of each in the coffee mug and attach the baking instructions.

ATTACH FOLLOWING TO MUG:
Mist inside of mug with cooking spray. Empty cake mix into cup. And one egg white, 1 teaspoon oil, and 1 Tablespoon water. Mix well. Microwave 2 minutes on full power. While the cake is baking, empty glaze mix into a small bowl and add 1 teaspoon water mix well. Pour glazs over the baked cake. Enjoy!
MUG CHOICE - Make sure to select a mug that holds 1 ½ cups of water comfortably, and the mug must be microwavable. You can then wrap in a tissue paper and tie with a ribbon for presentation. Marilynn chief_cook2

You will find lots of ideas in that section! Carnation has done a great job coordinating it! Check it out!
Chris in NM

Hello buddies. This is an easy and tasty chicken with a caper sauce.

Chicken with Lemon, Green Olives, and Capers
4 large skinless boneless chicken breast halves
All purpose flour
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup sliced green olives
2 tablespoons drained capers
1 and 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 stick butter
Juice of 2 lemons
2 tbsp fresh/dried parsley

Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and coat lightly with flour.
Heat 4 tbsp oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Stir in olives, capers and lemon juice

Add broth and boil until liquid is reduced to syrup consistency, turning chicken over to cook on both sides (about 5 minutes)

Add butter and 2 tablespoons parsley; simmer until butter melts and chicken is cooked through, about 2 more minutes.

This can be make the day before and tastes even better.

Serve with rice/pasta/potatoes and a vegetable or salad.

Also, this is a nice dessert to add to the meal.

Almond and Raspberry Tart

Crust:
1 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) cold butter, cut into pieces
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract (if using almonds)

1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp slivered almonds or walnuts
1 cup seedless raspberry jam (or any jam that you have on hand)

Preheat oven to 375. Combine flour, sugar and salt in processor. Add cold butter. Using on/off turns, blend until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add egg and vanilla and almond extracts. Using on/off turns, process until moist clumps form. Flour hands and press dough onto bottom and up sides of 9-inch-diameter tart pan with removable bottom.

Press 1/2 cup almonds or walnuts over bottom of crust and spread with the jam. Bake tart until crust is golden at edges and jam is bubbling about 40 minutes. Cool. Push up pan bottom to release tart. Sprinkle about 2 tbsp almonds around edge of tart to decorate. (Optional - drizzle with melted chocolate or ice cream or whipped cream)
Judy/Buffalo

For Mary in CT, these different measurements are a pain we could do without. In answer to your query:

600 mls = 1 and a 1/4 pints or 24 fluid ounces

210gx 2 = 420g = approx 1 lb (weird tin measurements)

190oC = 375oF

There are easy ways to work out some of the measurements, but I'm sure you just want to get on with your chosen recipe. I have had a positive response from readers using the link listed below, if it helps, print out a copy, slip it into a plastic see through folder and pin to the inside of your baking products cupboard:

http://www.rampantscotland.com/recipes/blrecipe_terms.htm
Judy

in (cool) Buffalo, I had a quiet chuckle when reading your post on Buffalo getting cooler and nearing soup making time. I now know why my soup pot hasn't been mothballed this year. The weather has been pathetic.

I had just made an apple pie on the day of your post and it was at least 3 times more than we needed, ok it would last another day in the fridge. Your individual pie idea is going to be the way I go in future.

Dear Nancy and Newsletter Friends,
Recently, I saw a recipe in a magazine for a Williamsburg Inn "Chocolate Covered Almond Coconut Cake". If anyone happens to have this recipe, would you mind sharing it? It sounds wonderful. I will appreciate it so much.
Thank you, Marie in Washington State

Nancy,
There have been requests lately for a good meatloaf. I saw this made on the FoodTV channel, found the recipe and made it. It is now our favorite - and only - meatloaf recipe. It is wonderful, fast and easy. Note: I didn't fry the sage leaves for garnish. The cook also made a macaroni and cheese that looked really interesting. I've been making mac & cheese for over 40 years and like this one better than mine. Talk about a comfort food meal!! Note: We don't care much for really spicy food, so I used plain Jack cheese instead of spicy jack; I did use a tiny amount of cayenne pepper.
Doris in Oklahoma City

Pan-Fried Meatloaf In Pepper Rings
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/

Spicy Macaroni and Cheese
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/

For Nancy Z-R in S FL
I am also on a MAC. Here is what I do, I highlight the recipe that I want to print and use "command c" without " to cut the text then I open Pages and choose the blank page, then I use "command v " to paste the text into the blank page format. from that point you can use format to increase the text size. Then choose the print option to print out the recipe. once I print the recipe I close the document and choose don't save. I hope that this makes sense to you. Good luck. It is not as easy on the Mac, but I love my Mac,
Jean in Wa

Hi Nancy, Mary in CT wanted some measurements converted. I always go to :- http://www.sciencemadesimple.net/temperature.php

when I want to convert metric to imperial or U.S. measurements. We have metric here in Canada but I grew up at the time when they taught us Imperial measurements -ounces, pounds, teaspoons, etc. So have to continuously convert things I buy at the store.

210 grams equals approximately 7-1/2 ounces
600 milliliters approx 20.29 ounces U.S.
190C = 374F

I hope this helps.
Betty in Canada

Hi Nancy, In the Oct. 14th newsletter Vicky from Mississippi asked for a recipe for Good Caramel Corn. I hope she meant Popcorn. I got the following recipe years ago from a friend of mine who has since passed away. I can't get Karo syrup here so just use corn syrup.
Betty in Canada

Microwave Caramel Corn
1 stick of butter or margarine
1 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
cup Karo Syrup
tsp. Baking soda
4 qts. of popped corn (in a brown grocery bag)

Mix butter, brown sugar and syrup and put in Microwave for 3 min.
Remove and add the baking soda stir well; pour over your popped corn in a brown paper bag. Shake bag and fold down the top. Place in microwave on its side for 1 min. take out and shake bag and turn on the other side for 1 min.

Remove, shake well and put in large container. Stir a couple of times and let it air dry.
From the kitchen of Shirley Walls

Hello Nancy,
What was the name of the cookbook about "funeral Recipes". Something like "just because you are dead doesn't mean the food has to be something or other" Do you remember that cookbook title?

I thought about that the other day and I can't remember the title. I know how you feel about losing a kitty-person. They are so easy to love .
Thank you for all you do.
Shirley in Ca.

How funny! Ditto made a resting mat out of the food mat! I know those spongy place mats can generate some heat, so Ditto is probably nice and toasty warm, curled up on the mat. He knows what he's doing. He wants the dishes on the floor, not on his new sleeping mat! teeheehee
Trish in Illinois~

I' like a good recipe for Sweet & Sour Meatloaf if anyone has a good one.
D in De.

When using a slow cooker recipe, does the cooking time need to change if your are going to half a recipe or double it?
Thank you..

Does anyone have a recipe for the stollen bread that they make at the Bavarian Inn Restaurant in Frankenmuth, Michigan?
Lori R.

To Athena in DE, thank you for the sangria recipes. It's my one not very often indulgence. I apologize for not saying thanks earlier, but I'm a bit behind in my reading email.

Here is my TNT chili recipe. For those of you who are against alcohol (from the beer) it will cook off and just leave the flavor. My sons (both adults) will not eat my chili if the beer is left out. It really does taste different.

1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
1 ½ - 2 pounds ground beef
1 12 oz can of beer
1 large can tomato paste (16 ounces for thickness)
1 can Rotel or similar canned tomatoes and chilies, whatever heat you desire
1 medium onion, diced
Salt, pepper and garlic (powdered or fresh) to taste

Cook beans until soft in five cups water, adding as needed but only enough to keep beans from burning. Brown ground beef, adding onion and seasonings. Add to the beans along with the beer, tomato paste, and tomatoes and chilies. Simmer for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors mingle. It's better if made the day before you plan to eat it.

To Barb in San Diego, thanks for the link to the Angel Food ministries. I'm going through a really tough time and it will help me immensely.
Ann in Jacksonville.

This is for Wanda:

Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ginger
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp allspice
Mix together to make 1 teaspoon.

For Irene in FL:
This is the Heloise recipe to remove wax from clothing or a table cloth.
Flick off as much of the hard wax as possible with your fingernail or a plastic credit card. Place white paper towels both sides of the material where the wax stain is and iron on a low to medium setting, depending on the fabric. If any stain remains, go over it with liquid detergent and water, and then rinse or wash as usual.
Brenda in IN

I was wondering if anyone has input on the GTXpress101. I searched old newsletters and only came up with 1 hit/1 recipe. So-to any owners...Is it worth the price? Does it hold up well? Does it do what they claim?
Thanks, Tracey in OK

This is for Amy B who wanted to know what sort of crust the Pizza Rolls used. I would use Won Ton Wrappers. Put a tsp or so of fill in the middle, moisten the edges with water, fold over and seal. Deep fry briefly, drain and freeze (or eat). The deep frying is what makes the bubbles on the outside. I use wonton wrappers for several appetizers and larger egg roll wrappers for larger items and they work perfectly.
Jan in Mo.

Thanks for all the wonderful sweet potato recipes!
Karen C in TX

Hi Irene, Yes the canned pumpkin is a puree. The spices in McCormicks Pumpkin Spice Mix are
cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg @ allspice. I use the recipe on Libbys canned pumpkin.
Loretta in Va.

For Wanda with the wax on her dress
If you use a piece of a brown paper sack, larger than the wax & an iron it should work. First pick as much of the wax off as possible, you may need to even “freeze” your dress first to make it easier to pick off. Then, just put the paper on top of the wax spot and iron over top the spot until the wax is melted/pulled into the paper. You can even use additional pieces of paper if necessary, just going over it again & again until it is lifted. I’ve had to do this before & it works pretty slick!
Denise C. in Michigan

Nana's Potato Soup (Corrected)
9 medium white potatoes, peeled and diced
5 carrots, peeled and diced
1 medium onion diced
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 stick butter or margarine
1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
Salt and pepper to taste

Place vegetables in a large pan with water. Cover and cook until vegetables are done. Drain water. Then add soup, butter, milk, and seasonings. Cook to desired thickness. Add a green salad on the side and some crusty bread - and you've got dinner.
Faye in Middle GA

Thanks to everyone who sent in the potato soup recipes. They all sound good. Thanks
Gerri.

My husband love Beef Manhattan's. I have never made this before and was wondering what type of roast do I use for this? Does any one have a great recipe for this dish? I would certainly appreciate it.
Thanks Gloria, Indiana

Sue in GA regarding Lemon Caper Sauce.

I usually put 2-3 tbsp of lemon juice. However, you may like more or less depending on your taste. I would suggest that you make this the last ingredient of the sauce and taste it after each tablespoon especially if you double/triple recipe.

I always keep frozen lemon juice in my refrigerator. It lasts a long time and is very handy if you don't have fresh lemons (my preferred choice). Never use bottled lemon juice or those plastic squeeze containers. Ugh !!!!

Also, i rarely measure precisely in my recipes. I usually go by taste. That is how my grandmother and mother cooked and it seems 'the apple doesn't fall far from the tree'. I start small and increase as I go along except when baking because baking is a science.

By the way, this caper sauce or any of the pesto sauces (i think) are also great on rice, baked potatoes or cous cous.
Judy/Buffalo

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Hi: I have had a bout of acute kidney failure along with being diabetic. With a change of medication and a very strict diet I am being able to avoid dialysis. However, it is very difficult to find recipes that have any satisfying tastes. I must avoid sodium (salt) and potassium as much as possible and keep by blood glucose under 140 to prevent taking insulin pulse drop weight - with this diet the weight is coming off quickly, however finding foods to eat has become a great challenge. I live in a very rural area and I haven't been able to find a Dietian to talk with about a menu plan.
Barb - Illinois