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Oh 9-20-08 Boots in Va was asking about the roomba automatic sweeper. I had one 3 years ago and I like it because it went on its own but you need to use the little room guides that come with it so it doesn't roam all over the room. Also the battery only
lasted a year and I had to replace it $59+S&H and then this only lasted another year.

Now I can't afford to replace it a third time. The roomba was over $200 too which is
so expensive!
Nan in Ohio

Good Evening Nancy,
Diana, VA, I am thrilled to hear that you enjoyed singing in Scotland. The places that you visited are four of my favourite day out trips, I particularly love Hawick in the borders. As we say here in Scotland "Haste ye back".

Candy the Pineapple Cream Cheese Pie recipe appeared in the newsletter dated 13th September, just click on the following link:
http://www.nancys-kitchen.com/september-13-2008.htm

Sylvia <Scotland>

WW Milkshake

I love this milk shake. It's surprisingly thick and tasty.
SERVES 1

1 cup skim milk or 1% low-fat milk
4 ice cubes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or almond extract) or instant coffee
sugar substitute

Place all ingredients in blender.
Blend until all ice is crushed and milk shake is thick.
It really does become thick.

WW Danish
1 slice raisin bread
1/3 cup cottage cheese- either
1 regular or low fat
1/8 tsp vanilla or to taste
1 artificial sweetener to taste
1 cinnamon

Toast raisin bread. mix remaining ingredients together and spoon on toast spreading evenly over toast. Place under broiler or in toaster oven on top brown only until hot and bubbly.
servings: 1

WW Snickers
12 oz. Weight Watcher's vanilla ice cream
1 c. Cool Whip
1 sm. pkg. chocolate sugar free Jello instant pudding, mixed as directed
1/3 c. chunky peanut butter
3 oz. Grape-Nuts
Mix all together. Spread in 8x8 inch pan. Freeze. Cut into 8 equal bars. Wrap and freeze.

Mary, the milkshake is a great snack when you're craving something sweet. Thanks for the reminder. I'll be making it again, too!
Diana T in Middle TN

This is in response to the request in the Sept. 19 newsletter for Mary in Ct. The recipe
I have for the WW Milkshake is:
1 diet soda (any flavor) and 3 oz. dietary frozen dessert- vanilla. Mix in blender.
Equals- 1 fruit and 1/2 Milk.
The other recipe is for Chocolate Kisses. You use one package of chocolate Alba, 1/4 c. applesauce and 1 TBsp. Peanut Butter. Mix and drop on cookie sheet. Freeze. Equals- 1 milk, 1/2 fruit, 1 protein and 1 fat.
Marsha in Clermont

 
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In response to Shirlee request on Sept 16 asking how to get moist chicken breasts. You could be cooking your chicken to long for one thing. Also, do you brine them? I find brining helps to keep them moist.
Margie

Mary in CT asked for an old "Danish" recipe. I never made one with fruit, but still do
enjoy this one.

1/4 c. cottage cheese
artificial sweetener to equal 1 t. sugar
dash of cinnamon
1/2 t. vanilla extract (you can try different flavors)
1 slice toast

Mix the cottage cheese, sweetener, cinnamon and flavor extract. Spread on toast--be sure to spread it clear out to the edges of the toast or they can burn--and place under broiler until bubble and hot.
Dorothy from WA/AZ

This is for Eileen.....
Kane's Donuts, my goodness I used to live down the street from it, on Boston Street in Lynn. Just a hello from a Lynner to another.
Susan P

I do not know if any of you saw Gena on Italian cooking on the Food Network Friday night. She showed how to make donut's from pizza dough. She took pizza dough, rolled out to 1/2 in. then cut doughnut's, deep fried them, sprinkled sugar and cinnamon or
Grenache and nuts. Looked very easy, and would be good to do with children. Yes, I know they are fried, but you know a little fried want hurt you. Nancy, Happy Birthday! I hope you Gals in the Atlanta area got to go by and see my beautiful eggs at Atlanta
Ga. Power Bldg. It closed today. Trophy's will be given out today, but I can't go, had surgery this past Wednesday. I understand I won a trophy, (money). Sure can use it!
Have a Blessed Day!
Betty T. Ga.

In the September 19th newsletter Anita in Camarillo was looking for a bread machine recipe. I have been baking my own bread for a long time. I mix mine in the bread machine on the dough cycle and then put in bread pans, let raise and bake in the oven at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes or until done.
Sandy in ND

Sunflower Seed Bread for Bread Machines TNT
1 1/4 cups water
2 1/2 cups white bread flour
3/4 cup wheat bread flour
2 tablespoons dry milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons honey
1/2 cup sunflower seed
2 teaspoons fast rise yeast or 3 teaspoons active dry yeast

Place ingredients in bread machine in order listed. Be sure water is at room temperature. If using unsalted sunflower seeds, increase the salt by a pinch.
Sandy in ND

Potato Bread (and Variation) TNT
1 1/4 cup water
1 egg
2 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup instant mashed potato flakes
2 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup non-fat dry milk
2 teaspoon salt
3 cup bread flour
1 1/2 teaspoon fast-rise yeast

Place all ingredients in the bread machine, following your manufacturer's directions as to the order. Use the white, dough setting. After five minutes or so of kneading, check the
dough and add water or flour one tablespoon at a time, until you see a nice ball of dough that does not stick to your finger, yet holds together.

Potato Wheat Bread:
Follow all instructions for the original potato bread recipe at the top of the page. For the flour, use 1-1/2 c. bread flour, and 1-1/2 c. whole wheat flour, instead of the 3 c. bread flour.
Sandy in ND


Bread Machine Garlic Bread TNT
1 cup warm water (110 degrees F)
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon dry milk powder
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons garlic powder
3 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast

Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select Basic Bread cycle press Start.
Sandy in ND

I would like to thank Marlene, in Port St. Luice for the great Feed the Hungry Cook Book. There are many good recipes and I will be trying them soon.
Thank you, JL in South Jersey

For Shirlee regarding dry chicken breasts:
I buy GFS frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts in a package. They are never dry or tasteless. I pan fry them or use them in soups and stews. Gordon Food Service is a food supply company with a store near me.
Genie

This is for Gail in LA who wanted an applesauce raisin cake...

Applesauce Cake Loaf
[Preheat oven to 350° F]
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup chunky applesauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Beat together the brown sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on high speed 2 minutes. Beat in egg, vanilla, and applesauce. Stir in flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir in raisins and nuts. Pour batter into a loaf pan that has been
greased on the bottom only.

Bake 60-75 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Loosen sides of loaf from pan; remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour, before slicing.
YIELD: 1 loaf [24 slices]

Hello, Nancy:
In the Friday newsletter Gail in LA wanted a recipe for Applesauce Cake, and this is one I have used many times, although not for a while. Hope this is what she wants.

Applesauce Cake
1 cup melted butter
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 cups pitted, chopped dates
2 cups raisins
2 cups chopped nuts
3 cups applesauce (I use cooked dried apples)
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
4 tsp. soda (YES 4 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
2 tsp. vanilla extract

Mix butter, sugar and eggs. Add dates, raisins,nuts and applesauce and mix well. Sift flour with soda, cinnamon and cloves, add to applesauce mixture. Add vanilla. Bake in tube pan at 325 degrees for about 1 hour, or until tested done with toothpick.

ICING (Optional)
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract

Combine butter, sugar and milk. Bring to a boil, and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Let cool and spread on cake.
Nell in VA

To Judy in Ohio about the glass stove top....sounds like you have your work cut out for you! I have found that baking soda works pretty well. For something that bad I would spray an all purpose cleaner all over the top and sprinkle on a box of baking soda. Might
be a good idea to let sit for an hour or two. You will have globs to clean up but the baking soda will soften whatever is burned onto it. I've also tried white toothpaste with success and have used a green scrubbie--it hasn't harmed the top and gets it really
clean.
Good luck! Scarlett in FL

This is for Gail in La asking in Fri. Sept. 19th newsletter about an Applesauce Raisin Cake. This is my mother's recipe. Although it doesn't call for raisins, I'm sure you can add whatever amount you want.
Connie in TX

Applesauce Cake
3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
2 t. cinnamon
2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
1-1/2 c. vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 can (14-1/2 oz. or so-just your regular size) applesauce
1/2-1 c. raisins-you choose how much

Mix all ingredients, except raisins, and beat on medium speed for 6 minutes. Stir in raisins after beating other ingredients. Pour into a floured and greased (I would use a baking spray) tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour 10 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool slightly then turn out on serving platter.

Top with following:
Mix 1/2 c. butter, 1 c. powdered sugar, 1 t. vanilla , 1/2 t. cinnamon and cook until it
boils. Spoon over warm cake.
Connie in TX

I made something that isn't quite common, but it is really tasty: chocolate shortbread fingers.

They look like brownies, but don't taste like them at all. For pictures:
http://vanillakitchen.blogspot.com
Dawn - cape cod, ma

Chocolate Shortbread Fingers
3 sticks (1-1/2 cups) unsalted butter, room temp, plus more for pan
2-1/2 cups plus 2 TB all-purpose flour
4 -1/2 TB Dutch-process cocoa powder
Heaping 1/2 ts ground cinnamon
1/2 ts salt
1/4 ts baking soda
1 cup superfine sugar
Granulated sugar, for sprinkling

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Butter a 12 by 8 inch rimmed baking sheet and line with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on the long sides; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, cinnamon, salt and baking soda until
combined.

In an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and superfine sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 – 4 minutes, scarping down the sides of the bowl. Add flour mixture, and beat on medium speed until just combined.

Using a small offset spatula, evenly spread dough in prepared baking sheets. Chill in the freezer or refrigerator until dough is firm, about 15 minutes. Prick dough all over with a fork; bake until just firm to the touch, about 20 – 25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack,
let cool a bit. Then while still fairly warm, use a large knife to cut shortbread into 4 by 1 inch pieces. Sprinkle with granulated sugar. Cool.Can be kept in an air tight container for up to 1 week.

Note: I forked the dough before going into the freezer. I let these cool a while before cutting them, and waited for a complete cool before putting the decorative sugar on them since the heat of the bars only melts the sugar.

To Eileen in MASS, haven't gone to Kane's Donuts, yet. We will, I can't forget that place! We are in the process of buying a home, while going to grad school and running my business; time is tight these days. But I am dying to go there for sure.
Dawn - cape cod, ma

Someone recently asked about making English muffins with large holes. Since the sourdough muffins we love have an even texture without holes, I decided to explore the subject. An internet recipe search lead to many complaints from cooks about the lack
of holes in their homemade muffins. Then I think I hit paydirt with this site and recipe.

I'll let you know if the addition of baking soda works next time I make muffins. In the meantime, maybe some of you would like to try the recipe.
Leah
http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/RecipeDisplay?RID=R782

Anita in Camarillo is looking for bread machine recipes and this one has excellent flavor and moistness. I make a couple of recipe changes. I put the drained sauerkraut and the flour into my food processor and pulse for a few seconds to chop up the long
strands. I use the recipe as is for dark rye, but omit the molasses and use 3 Tbsp brown sugar for light rye.
Leah
.
Sauerkraut Rye Bread.
1 cup sauerkraut rinsed and drained
3/4 cup warm water
1 1/2 Tbsp molasses
1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
1-1/2 Tbsp butter
1 tsp caraway seed
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup rye flour
2 cups bread flour
1 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
.
Place ingredients in the pan of the bread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer. Select basic bread cycle; press start.

Lemonade Cookies
1 c. butter or margarine, softened
1 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
6 oz. frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed and divided

Preheat oven to 400F.

In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar; add in the eggs. Combine the flour and baking soda. Sift once, and to the creamed mixture alternately with 1/3 C. of the lemonade concentrate. Mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking
sheets. Bake for 8 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Brush with remaining lemonade concentrate; sprinkle with some additional sugar while warm. Cool. Yield: about 6 dozen
Sue

I just wanted to take a moment to tell Dawn in Cape Cod Ma that I have really enjoyed her recipes and her photos. So glad someone like you takes the time to make recipes come alive digitally!

Also, to Tona, your recipes are always great and very easy, to the point. So, ladies, when either of these gals send in a recipe, I pay attention because they're usually delicious! Thanks for your time in sharing.
Anna

Hello everyone, hope this finds all happy and healthy.
Nancy, I have been seeing several recipes listed that I haven't read before and wondered how we go back to search for them. You used to have a site we could go to and search but I haven't seen it in many newsletters now. I miss having that opportunity to search for an individual recipe.
Stay happy, Fran in FL

You can search on search engines by putting what you are looking for with
:nancys-kitchen.com

Here is a recipe I would like to share with all the good cooks out there in "Nancyland".

Moon Cake
1 cup water
1 cup flour
2-1/2 cups cold milk
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1 (8 oz.) tub whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup butter
4 eggs
1 large pkg. (5 oz.) vanilla instant pudding
chocolate ice cream syrup

Bring water and butter to a boil in medium saucepan. Add flour all at once, and stir quickly on low heat to form a ball. Remove from heat; add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Spread in a ungreased 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Bake at 400º for 30 minutes. Cool. Prepare vanilla pudding mix with the milk, as directed on package. Beat in cream cheese at low speed of mixer just till blended. Spread over base. Cover with whipped topping and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Refrigerate until serving time. This
tastes like a éclair in a pan. Delicious!
Judy (in Alaska)

Tona, your recipe for Hungry Man's Breakfast Casserole in the September 19th newsletter, do you think you could prepare this the day before and then bake it the next morning? Also, do you think you could use frozen hash browns?
Susie in Arkansas

Zucchini Muffins
1 spice cake mix
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp cinnamon
1 cup raisins boiled w/ 1 cup water
eggs called for on cake mix box
oil called for on cake mix box or same amount of applesauce
1 to 2 cups chopped pecans
1 or 2 grated carrots
2 to 3 cups grated zucchini

Drain raisins, reserving liquid. Add enough water to make 1 cup. Sift cake mix with cinnamon. Add vanilla, eggs, oil or applesauce, raisin water and follow directions on box for beating batter. Add raisins, pecans, grated carrots and zucchini (to make 3 cups
grated vegetables). Bake in cupcake papers or in well oiled muffin tins in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center of muffin comes
out clean.

Tona Haggermaker
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cookin_with_haggermaker

Blue Cheese Chopped Salad
Source: Outback Steakhouse
Four entree-size portions

1 Head romaine lettuce
4 Heads iceberg lettuce
1 lb. Shredded carrot
1 lb. Shredded red cabbage
3 oz. Chopped chives
5 oz. Angel hair pasta (fried and broken)
5 oz. Blue cheese chopped in squares
5 oz. Balsamic vinegar
3 oz. Caramelized candied pecans

Chop lettuce in 1/2-inch squares. Mix lettuce with the carrot, cabbage, pecans and vinegar. Add the angel hair pasta, blue cheese and chives. Serve in a chilled bowl. Serving Suggestion: Top with sliced grilled chicken breast.

Tona Haggermaker
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cookin_with_haggermaker

To Suzie in NW Michigan who is trying to get rid of a smell in the car. Has anyone suggested that a small animal may have crawled in and died in the car? I had a mouse die behind my dishwasher. That was easy enough to get rid of by moving the dishwasher out and getting the mouse body. I also had a mouse or something small die behind my kitchen cabinets. The odor was there for 6 months or more until it finally probably dried up or mummified. There was no way to reach it without taking the cabinet apart. I just put masking products in the cabinet. Renuzit and other fresh air
products. Look in the engine. Look in the trunk and pick up the carpet wherever possible. Take the car to a quick lube place and have them look around under the car (while they're changing your oil etc.) If you tell them the problem they'll try to solve it
for you. Good luck.
Diane in Albuquerque

For Suzie in NW Michigan - I'm pretty sure you've probably already done this, but have you taken everything out of your trunk to make sure the culprit isn't there? One time a friend put a "doggie bag" from dinner in my trunk and forgot about it. It got covered up
with other things and went unnoticed - until the most awful smell in the world permeated my car. I checked every inch of the interior of the car, thinking the smell originated there, and several days went by until I found the rotted food in the trunk.

One removed, all the smell disappeared in less than a day. Just passing this on, since you never know when something might help.
Diana T in Middle TN