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For Barb in San Diego who is looking for the Blender Cheesecake. It is in the August 12,2006 newsletter and was sent in by SM. Sandy in ND

Blender Cheesecake
16 oz. cottage cheese
8 oz. cream cheese
8 oz. sour cream
1 cup sugar
1 Tblsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
1/2 cup flour

Mix all ingredients in blender in order given starting with cottage cheese and ending with flour. Mix well. Grease a 10 inch deep dish pie plate with butter and pour in cheese mix. Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake at 325 for 40 minutes. Cool and refrigerate. No crust but you wouldn't know it

Pear Pecan Salad

1 (no. 2 1/2) can pears
1 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon flavored gelatin
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. whipping cream

Drain juice from pears and reserve 1 cup of liquid, or add enough water to pear juice to make 1 cup. Bring juice to a boil. Remove from heat and add lemon gelatin. Chill until partially set. Blend pears and cream cheese to creamy consistency. Stir in gelatin
mixture. Add pecans. Whip cream and fold into mixture. Pour into mold; chill several hours.
Linda NM

Maple Butter
1/2 c Softened butter
1/4 c Maple syrup

Mix with electric mixer until blended. Serve on toast, cracker, warm muffins.
Linda NM

 
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Potato Patties

2 c. leftover mashed potatoes
1 slightly beaten egg
1/4 c. chopped onion

To potatoes, add egg, onion, and salt and pepper. Mix well. Shape in 6 patties. Dip in flour, then brown slowly in butter (about 5 minutes on each side). Makes 6 servings.
Linda NM

Chili Chicken
1 pkg. corn tortillas, cut into bite size pieces
2-4 c. cooked, boned chicken
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can chili (with or without beans)
12 oz. can chicken broth
1 or 2 cans sm. green chilies, diced

Stew and bone chicken. Cut into bite size pieces. Mix together chili, chicken broth, soups and green chilies. Layer sauce, tortillas and chicken. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Top with cheese the last 5 minutes. May be made in crockpot or microwave (decrease liquid to at least half.) Serves 6-8.
Linda NM

Crockpot Stroganoff
1 1/2 lbs. stew meat, cubed
1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 1/4 oz.) can French onion soup

Put all ingredients into pot. Cook 5 to 6 hours - low heat.
Linda NM

I am trying to find out how to make pineapple cream pie. I use to make them in the 60's but now I don't know how I did it ..
thanks Debbie

Good morning Nancy, Could you, please send me your new mailing address? I would like to send you a birthday card! Hope you were able to get the big envelope with goodies in it that I sent while you were moving! Nancy you do so much for all of us ‘Landers! God bless you!

For Trish in Fl in the 9/9 newsletter looking for sloppy joe recipes, I am sending the one I use all the time! Much better than canned!

Sloppy Joes for a Crowd T & T
5 lbs. ground beef
3 1/4 c. finely chopped onion
3 1/4 c. finely chopped celery and/or green pepper
2 1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 Tbl. prepared mustard
few drops of Tobasco
3 (10.5 oz) cans undiluted tomato soup
2 1/2 c. catsup
3/4 tsp. pepper
2 1/2 Tbl. Worchestershire Sauce
1 1/2 c. water

Brown beef, onions and celery/pepper. Add spices and stir in soup, catsup and water. Simmer 1 hour or longer. Yields 20 to 40 servings These are so good! A friend and co-worker gave me this recipe. She makes these for our Moose Lodge dinners. Yields 20 to 25 servings
http://whatscookin.proboards4.com/index.cgi?board=groups&action=display&thread=17712
Chris in NM

Now for Sunnye in the same newsletter wanting to know what Éclair Cake means; Sunnye, do you ever buy or have you eaten an éclair sweet roll? We always called them “long johns’. They are rectangular – kind of tube shaped – with a light whipped cream or vanilla pudding inside and chocolate frosting on top. They are so good! Some even have maple flavored pudding inside and vanilla frosting on top. That’s what éclair means. The recipe you sent in looks like and tastes like the éclair sweet roll when finished! This is the only way I know how to describe them, especially early in the morning! LOL Haven’t had my 2nd cuppa yet.
Chris in NM

For Judy (in Alaska) in the 9/9 newsletter with your Light Lemon Dessert – the only word I can use is WOW! Sounds so good I will be making this soon!

For Frances in FL in the 9/9 newsletter looking for some cookies. These were in the www.nancys-kitchen.com/september-16-2005.htm
newsletter

LOFTHOUSE COOKIES
1 C. butter
2 C. sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 C. sour cream
5-6 C. flour (until desired consistency for rolling

Cream together butter and sugar. Beat in eggs and sour cream. Mix in dry ingredients. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Preheat oven to 425ºF. Roll out dough to a 1/4 to 3/8 inch thickness using a generous amount of flour. Cut out shapes and bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 8 minutes. Cool on wire rack. Frost and decorate as desired.
http://recipegoldmine.com/
Chris in NM

For Mary in CT wanting to know when the Warm Delights were in the newsletter, just follow this link http://www.nancyskitchen.com/2008-july-recipes/warm-delights-copycat.html
and you will find all the variations our members came up with.
There are several different ways to fix this yummy dessert!
Chris in NM

For Barb in San Diego wanting the recipe for blender cheesecake, I googled and came up with this one:

Blender Cheesecake
16 oz. cottage cheese
8 oz. cream cheese
8 oz. sour cream
1 cup sugar
1 Tblsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs
1/2 cup flour

Mix all ingredients in blender in order given starting with cottage cheese and ending with flour. Mix well. Grease a 10 inch deep dish pie plate with butter and pour in cheese mix. Sprinkle with cinnamon and bake at 325 for 40 minutes. Cool and refrigerate. No crust but you wouldn't know it. Aunt Mill always brought it to holiday dinners. Judy/Lola Hope this one is what you are looking for!
http://www.nancys-kitchen.com/may-online-newsletters/may-10-2006-newsletter.htm
Chris in NM

Susie Indy our prayers are with you for your upcoming surgery! We will all be thinking of you!

Take care everyone and have a great day!
Chris in NM

Comment
Chris, Thank you for remembering I have a 64th birthday this month. (September 19th) I have not yet gotten a Post Office Box in Lubbock.  I will get one about the first of the month.  I really don't want to give out my address at the house.  If you wish to send me something my mail is being forwarded from my Canyon mailbox for a while.  (Nancy Rogers, Box 816, Canyon, Texas 79015).

Several have asked me to post my Paypal address. It  is everyday_recipes@yahoo.com  (everyday_recipes)
Nancy Rogers

Sloppy Joes
3 green onions
1/4 c. catsup
1 lb. hamburger meat
2 tbsp. mustard
1 tsp. garlic powder
4 hamburger buns

Wash and chop the green onions (you don't need to chop the green part if you don't want to). Put the hamburger meat in a frying pan and add the chopped up green onions. Cook over low heat until well browned. Have a grown-up help you drain the fat from the frying pan. Add all other ingredients (except hamburger buns) and simmer for a few minutes. Spoon onto your hamburger buns and serve.
Debbie

Homemade Chili
3 cans light red kidney beans
3 cans whole tomatoes
1 lb. hamburger meat
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 sm. onion, chopped
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. chili powder
Salt, pepper & garlic powder to taste

Brown hamburger and drain. In a large pot, put in remaining ingredients including meat. Simmer on low to medium heat for about 1 hour. Serve over rice.
Debbie

I am looking for a recipe for a cake that has a thick crunchy bottom with nuts, a pumpkin center and cool whip on the top, its an upside down cake.
Ginger

I would like some recipes that you use baby food as an ingredient. Does anyone have some out there. I know I ate a really great cake that had baby food plum pudding in it.
Julie

Susie Indie wrote, "Even though I do a lot with either hand I use my right hand for the mouse so I will be off line until I can use my right hand." Maybe you could use your computer with a left-hand mouse.
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Although I use my computer infrequently and prefer the ease of using my webtv while sitting in my recliner and reading the newsletter on my TV screen, I own an excellent book, "Windows XP for Seniors" by Addo Stuur that takes me step-by-step through most important computer procedures when I do use the computer. (There is also a Vista book in his series)

This book is much better than "Computers for Dummies" for a
computer-challenged dummy like me.
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I looked up the Windows XP directions for changing the mouse for
left-hand use (Page 287 if your library has the book) and hope they might help you continue using your computer during your long
rehabilitation. If you already know this, I apologize for wasting your
time and newsletter space.
Leah
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Click on start
Click on control panel
Click on Printers and other hardware
Click on Mouse
Click on Buttons
Click on the downward symbol for the Left Button
.
Click on Right Click
Click on the downward symbol for the Right Button
.
Click on the option Click
Click on Apply
"Now the functions of the mouse buttons have been switched."

In response to Mary Ann in Upstate NY - 9/10/08 Newsletter:
You can make jelly/jam with Splenda - SureJell has a pink box that has the recipes for using the Splenda.

In response to Susie Indy - 9/10/08 Newsletter:
You said that you use your mouse with your right hand - I had a friend who broke her right wrist, and discovered that the mouse can be configured to be used with the left hand. On your computer, go to Control Panel, choose Mouse, choose Buttons, there you can change the function of the left & right buttons. I know it would take a little getting used to, but at least that way you could be on-line. You might try it before you have surgery -

Pam in Tibbie, AL

For Susie Indy
I might suggest you try a Track ball, instead of a mouse.
You just lay your hand on it, use your thumb for left click, first finger to move the ball, and second finger for right click.

This way you simply rest your hand on the track ball, and no other arm or shoulder movement is required.

I have always hated using a mouse because of the constant moving, and lifting the mouse when you run out of mouse pad.

A track ball will take you anywhere on the page, with just one finger moving the ball.
bill Alb. NM

Good Evening Nancy and All,
Our winter has arrived 3 months early. If we are lucky enough to have 10 minutes of sunshine, everyone strips off, by the time they have stripped down the sun has gone.

Carolyn in Calif, try your pear preserves heated in the microwave and poured over tinned pears and ice cream - Pear Belle Helene ~ delish! go further and grate some of your favourite chocolate on as well. I like to use my potato peeler and get some proper curls of chocolate that you can taste. The possibilities are endless. Be adventurous.

I'm getting tired of peeling and coring pears, so I am going to try pear and ginger jelly instead of the jam.

Look after you and yours, keep safe and warm/cool.

Sylvia <Scotland>

I really enjoy your web site, I was wondering the Amish in Ohio, make an apple fritter, that is round, cake like would that be the same as your apple cake!
Thanks for your help, Cindy

Fruit Pie Filling
I have found that the following recipe works well for most fruit pies (for rhubarb adjust sugar to desired sweetness).
Most fruits in season are usually sweet enough and just need a hint more sugar.
I usually make a one crust 8-9" pie with about 3-4 cups fresh fruit.

Mix in a bowl:
1/4 cup sugar
3-4 tbsp flour (depends how juicy fruit is)
Toss in fresh fruit to coat.

(Also, if making apple pie i add 2 tsp cinnamon to above mix and sometimes 1/4 cup nuts/raisins/fresh or dried cranberries)

Place mixture into unbaked pie shell and dot with 2 tbsp cold butter cut into small pieces.
Bake (350-425 temp depending on your oven) until fruit is bubbly and pie shell is golden brown.

(If making fresh peach, apple or berry pies (and i do not have enough fruit to fill the shell) about 10 minutes into baking I pour on a mix of 1 small container Sour cream, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 egg. Compensates for less fruit in the pie and no one is the wiser.
After baking cool completely before serving.
Judy/Buffalo

This is for Fran in NY who wanted Fall recipes. I got this from Trader Joes and It's wonderful. You can add a package of their spicy sausage, sliced, to make it dinner.

Fall Harvest Casserole
1 20 oz pkg peeled and cut Butternut Squash
2 C sliced apples
1 C sliced onions
1/4 C minced fresh Sage (I used dried, less than 1/4 C )
4 Tbsp Butter
1 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 C Maple Syrup

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Melt butter in roasting pan with the Olive oil. Mix squash, apples, onion and sage in roasting pan, coating evenly with butter/oil combination. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Bake 20 min uncovered. Stir casserole, mixing in the maple syrup. Bake 15-20 min until caramelized and delicious. Serve warm
Shirley in Virginia

Billie of Fl, This is Marlene of Fl, so glad you liked the book. I know you will find a lot to make for there recipes that are very different in the book. The children will benefit from the book and you and all the other ladies that got one will enjoy it to. Again thank you and all that got the book. I made up a little paper to put with the book if you are given it as a gift. If you want one , please email me with you address again to MCavalcan9@aol.com and I will send out to you. I'm so glad that there so many nice members in this group. Most people are very nice and given out there, but there some, well I don't want to say any more, this is the nicest cooking group out there, so glad I found it.
Marlene of Fl.

Hello!! Anyone out there have or know where I can get the recipe for the salad dressing used at The Olive Garden? My husband and I dearly love their Salad and Salad dressing.
Debbie

Buttermilk Pie
3 1/2 C sugar
2 sticks butter
1/4 –1/2 C flour
1 C buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
6 eggs
2 9 inch deep pie crusts

Heat oven to 400*. Mix flour and sugar. Cream with butter. Add eggs, buttermilk, and vanilla. Bake 10 minutes at 400*, then 30 minutes at 325* or until center does not jiggle.
Sue

I am looking for a recipe for roasted almonds. The almonds seem to be coated in some sort of cinnamon and sugar mixture. I can only find these at fairs and festivals.
Thanks, Diane

Potato Soup
4 potatoes, peeled, chunked
Water, to cover
1 Package onion soup mix
1 Package frozen cauliflower and broccoli
1 Small box Velveeta cheese, cubed

Place the potatoes in a crockpot. Cover with water add onion soup mix. Cook on LOW about 5 hours. Add the cauliflower and broccoli and cook 1 1/2 hours more. Add cheese and thicken as desired.
Sue

I would like to have a recipe for for carnitas.
Thank you in advance,
Linda NM

Crockpot Fried Apples
3 Pounds Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 Teaspoon cinnamon
1 Dash freshly-grated nutmeg, (optional)
3 Tablespoons cornstarch
1 Cup granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon butter - (to 2 tablespoons), cut in small pieces

Place apple slices in the crockpot; stir in remaining ingredients and dot with the butter. Cover and cook on LOW for about 6 hours, or until apples are tender but not mushy. Stir about halfway through cooking.

This recipe yields 2 1/2 to 3 cups.
Sue

Karen from Wisconsin, I'm interested in your homemade V-8 juice, but only grow a few cherry tomatoes these days.
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If you can tell me how many quarts of juice your recipe yields, I can substitute canned tomato juice from the supermarket and adjust the other ingredients appropriately.
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Since there would be no tomato skins to strain out, I think I would keep the pureed mixture intact for drinking and add water as needed. As the V-8 ad says, that way it's like eating a serving of vegetables. These days, some of us seniors need all the bulk we can get. LOL
Leah

In the 9/5/08 newsletter Helen was searching for a recipe for microwave peanut butter fudge. This recipe first appeared in the 10/19/07 newsletter
Compliments of Melanie in Ohio

I have other microwave peanut butter fudge recipes, but none contain marshmallows.
Robbie In

Microwave Peanut Butter Fudge
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 stick unsalted BUTTER
2/3 cup evaporated milk (1 sm. can)
18 large marshmallows
1/4 tsp. salt

Microwave the above for 3 minutes on high. Stir. Microwave 3 more minutes on high, stirring every minute.

Add:
1 tsp. vanilla
12 oz. pkg. of Reese's peanut butter chips

Stir well. Pour into lightly buttered disposable aluminum 8" pan. Score when cool. Refrigerate before cutting. Store in the refrigerator.

I have never had this fudge fail me. Very creamy and smooth. Can use any kind of chocolate chips, butterscotch, etc. to make this fudge. Tip: Cut fudge
with a pizza cutter.
Melanie Ohio

This is for Susie Indy, who wants to make her pies for Thanksgiving dinner before she has her surgery. I have had great success in freezing pecan and apple pies. I have never tried freezing a chocolate pie, so I can’t comment on that one. For my convenience, I typically cook the pies, and then freeze them, although on occasion I have filled the crusts, frozen the pies and cooked them at a later date. Good Luck with your surgery and pie baking.
Robbie IN

This is for Trish in Florida wanting a recipe for sloppy joes. This is my Moms' recipe the entire family has been using for many years. It's simple,quick & delicious.

Sloppy Joes
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
2-3 tablespoons ketchup
1 can chicken gumbo soup

Crumble the meat & brown it with the onions. Add mustard, ketchup & soup. Simmer 10 minutes.

I don't measure the mustard or ketchup; I squeeze some out from the bottle till I have the right amount. This is enough for about 5-6 sloppy Joes. You can double or triple amounts if you want more. When I have a crowd I fill a 5 quart crockpot & everyone really likes it.
Linda W. in Michigan

Thanks to Brenda for sending in the www.Etsy.com site on Sept 7th. This was really great for me and I found many things to order. To everyone else who shares site, etc. that we might be interested in, just know that we don't all thank you every time, but many of us do use what you send in. Thanks for sharing!
Anna

Hey All,
I bought a 10 lb. bag of beets and would love some different recipes to use them. I would especially like some beet relish recipes. Thanks Nancy for keeping this wonderful newsletter going. Thanks in advance.
Dee in Canada

For Trish in Fl, Here is a sloppy Joe recipe that my family really likes.
Melody (Ne)

Spicy Cocoa Sloppy Joes
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 to 1-1/4 cups chopped onion
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons HERSHEY'S Cocoa
1-1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1-1/4 teaspoons salt

Cook ground beef and onion in large skillet on medium heat until beef is browned and onion is tender. Drain excess fat.

Stir in ketchup, cocoa, mustard, chili powder, pepper and salt. Heat 10 to 15 minutes on low heat or until hot. Serve in buns. Cover; refrigerate leftovers. About 4-1/2 cups sandwich filling.
Melody (Ne)

For Sunnye who wants to know what is the meaning of the name Éclair Cake. The Chocolate Éclairs sold in bakeries and restaurants are a combination of a dough, custard filling, and chocolate icing. The Éclair Cake is a similar combination of Graham crackers instead of dough, custard filling, and chocolate icing. Hence, the name Éclair Cake or actually Éclair Dessert.
Frances in Wesley Chapel

Thanks Chris in NM for the recipe for home made V8 Juice and thanks also to Karen from Wisconsin for the Home Made V8 Juice Recipe I will surely try it
Thanks Again
Marci

Sloppy Joe Recipe recipe, for Trish in FL

l lb. ground beef, browned
1 cup onion, and l cup green pepper, finely chopped
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. prepared mustard (yellow)
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. salt
3/4 cup catsup (I use Heinz)

Brown meat, combine with other ingredients and simmer 30 min. I always double this. Have been making this for many years and everyone likes it. Enjoy!

Original recipe called for Brooks catsup (ketchup) - I have just ordered some Brooks catsup from
Hometown Foods, 1-800-694-2656.
From this newsletter, I got a tel. number which turned out to be
Birds Eye Foods, 1-800-270-2743, which gave me the Hometown Foods number.

Nancy, enjoy the newsletter immensely and thank you so much for your efforts!
Lorraine, PA

In the September 9 newsletter, Leah wrote about how she makes her own pie filling on the stovetop. I was wondering if the filling is put into the raw crust hot or allowed to cool? What temperature do you use to bake the pie? I am not much of a pie baker, but it seems like my mom always started the oven at a higher temperature then lowered it to bake the rest of the time.

I was also thinking that the fruit could be cooked in the microwave instead of on the stove with the same results. Thanks for your info Leah, I want to try your method with the apples that are coming off my tree now. Who knows, maybe some day I will be able to bake a pie as well as mom did - probably just wishful thinking! My crusts are my downfall.
Carolyn in Los Banos, CA

Hey, Nancy and all the great cooks out there.
In the Tuesday, Sept. 9 newsletter, Nancy in Western PA had a recipe for Fresh Tomato Soup, and I have a question...What is 'quick mix flour'???? Is Wondra the brand name? I have never heard of that before.

I would love to try this recipe, because I really like tomato soup. I just made a bunch of tomato juice, and wonder if I can use juice instead of tomatoes. Thank you so much.
Nell in VA

In response to a few of the latest letters requesting recipes and /or information: I am submitting the following..
To the gal who had white spots show up all over her baked goods, it is the baking powder that has started to break down. Even though you recently purchased the can, check on the bottom to see if the expiration date is past or rapidly approaching, . Baking powder only has a limited shelf life of about 1 year.
In order to have fresh baking powder each time you want to bake some goodies, mix the following together: 2 tablespoons cream of tartar with 1 tablespoon baking soda. Sift together three (3) times, then transfer to a clean, dry jar and seal tightly. Will keep for 6 weeks. Use this mixture in any recipe calling for baking powder , using the same quantity. Be sure that your ingredients are fresh. Baking soda doesn't last forever, neither does cream of tartar.

For all of the soup lovers out there who have an abundance of garden tomatoes try this. It not only can be frozen or canned for the winter.

Garden Fresh Tomato Soup
4 pounds ripe fresh tomatoes, cut into quarters
2 medium onions, chopped
2 gloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup butter
4 cups chicken broth
4 Tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 Tbsp dried basil- or about 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil.
Salt to taste

Wash and quarter tomatoes, add to large sauce pan and heat over medium hear. Cook at a soft boil, stirring often, In small fry pan heat butter and sauté garlic and onions, until tender and translucent. Add to tomatoes. Add the chicken broth , tomato paste, black pepper and dried basil. Simmer sop until onions are very soft.
Remove from heat and cool. Puree in blender or food processor and return to pan. If using fresh basil, add now. Adjust salt to taste.
Multiply the above amounts for desired quantity of soup. I have added shredded carrots, zucchini as well as diced celery. If I had left over parsley, I tossed it in as well.
Cool and place into freezer containers. If canning, place boiling hot soup into hot sterile jars, closed with lids and rings. Process in boiling water bath for 25 minutes for quarts/

Fresh Vegetable Gazpacho
This classic cold tomato soup from Spain is excellent on the latest days of summer. Plus, it is super healthy and diet friendly.

4 to 5 large vine-ripened tomatoes, cored
2 bell peppers
1 small red onion
2 cloves finely minced garlic
2 cucumbers - seeded and peeled
3 cups tomato juice
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 to 3 dashes of Tabasco
Salt and pepper to taste
silvered fresh basil leaves to some shopped cilantro (optional)

Coarsely chop the vegetables and combine in large bowl. Toss with the remaining ingredients, except the basil . Puree the vegetable mixture in a blender or food processor. Work in batches. Leave the mixture with some chunkiness - not to smooth.
Cover and chill for 4 to 6 hours before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs. Add some cubed avocado, if you like.
Jane, No. Calif,.

This is a very good sloppy joe recipe. I posted this recipe a few months ago.

Sloppy Joes
1 lb. ground beef
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
¼ cup Ketchup ( I always use Brooks Tangy Catsup)
¼ cup barbecue sauce ( your favorite )
1 Tbsp firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp Watkins dry mustard
salt
dash of Watkins Pepper
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp vinegar

Brown the ground beef, celery and onion, and drain the fat. Stir in remaining ingredients, simmer covered 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If mixture seems too loose, leave cover off and let moisture evaporate.
Cook until it's the consistency you like for serving on toasted buns.

Éclairs are pastries with custard filling.

Here is a hint I read a few days ago - when you put plastic containers of food in the freezer mark the outside with a dry-erase marker. The writing will wash off the container.
Brenda in IN

This is for Fran in upstate New York; glad you're enjoying my recipes. Also for Mary Ann in upstate New York; glad to hear that you like my coconut date ball recipe.
Linda W. in Michigan

Nancy, Siggy, Ditto and Nancylanders:
I've seen lots of posts on getting blood out of fabrics but haven't seen the one my late mother always used and taught me to use. Soak the blood stained fabric in milk (yes, just plain whole milk) for 1 hour or as long as necessary to get the blood stain out then just wash normally and the blood is gone.

ISO: I think I sent this a few months back but didn't see any responses so will try again. I'm 'In Search Of' a good TNT recipe for wild rice stuffing/dressing to use to stuff Cornish Game Hens with. Any good recipes using a combination of wild and white or brown rice would be muchly appreciated.
Mr. Myron Drinkwater - Lake Forest, CA

Billie in Fl I found this recipe in the Dec.16th, 2007 newsletter. Hope this is what your looking for.
Emma from Montana

For Jolene in OR looking for a recipe with Almond Bark.. This was given to me by a friend from work...it is super easy and yummy! We just call it Almond Bark Candy.

Almond Bark Candy
1-1/2 lbs of almond bark
8 ozs. of creamy peanut butter
8 ozs. of dry roasted peanuts
1 c mini marshmallows
2-3 c. of Rice Krispie cereal

Melt the bark over low heat. Add the peanut butter. Remove from heat and add the remaining ingredients. Mix well and drop by teaspoons on waxed paper. Cool and store in a airtight container. You can use crunchy peanut butter and omit the nuts if you want.
Irene in FL

Are the "high" setting on crock pots are hot enough to safely cook ground beef.
Nina in TN

For Trish in Florida
My mother-in--law always made her sloppy joes this way. Brown ground beef in skillet. Do not drain. Sprinkle flour over all and add one can of French Onion Soup and cook till thick. Just eyeball it. It is an easy recipe. Of course if you don't care for the onion flavor you won't want to try it. Serve on toasted buns.
Genie

I am looking for a Peanut Butter and Marshmallow microwave fudge recipe.

If there is one on your website somewhere, would you please tell me where. I have looked but cannot find it.
southernfood.about.com/od/fudgerecipes/r/bl30622h.htm
Helen C

Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

1 bag Success® White or Success® Brown Rice
1 can (12 ounce) evaporated skim milk, divided
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup raisins
boiling water
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla, cinnamon or ground nutmeg (optional)

Prepare rice according to package directions.

Combine rice, 1 cup milk, sugar, and salt in medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, place raisins in small bowl. Add enough boiling water to cover raisins; let stand 15 minutes. Beat egg with remaining milk in small bowl. Gradually pour into hot rice mixture, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Drain raisins, fold into pudding. Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon. Serve warm or chilled.
SERVES: 6

I would like to have a recipe for tamale pie. My mother made it over 40 years ago. It was delicious. I don't have her recipe but maybe someone may have an excellent tamale pie recipe.
Sharon

Does anyone have a really good recipe to make Curry Powder?
Diane