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As usual, A BIG THANK YOU to all the lovely hearts that answered my inquiries. You are THE BEST!

And to you Nancy, for bringing us all together and creating the Sisterhood of Cooks!

I want to share with you one of my prized Signature recipes.
My Banana Cake. Please let me know how you like it.

Hugs, Judithe
AKA Old Fashioned Girl

Banana Cake
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.

I use a standard loaf pan. Depending on size of mold, bake for 45 to 60 Minutes as ovens vary. Rotate back to front once at half time.

1-Cup Sugar
1 1/2 Cup (3ripe Bananas) Thinly Sliced
½ Cup Butter, Softened at Room Temperature
2 Eggs
2 Cups Self-Rising Flour / Sift After Measuring
Pinch Of Cinnamon = 1/8th Teaspoon
½ Cup Chopped Moist Prunes Dusted With 1tablespoon Flour
ASSEMBLY

Blend sugar, banana and butter.
Beat two minutes at medium speed with an electric mixer.
Add the eggs, one at a time.
Beat one more minute.
Add sifted flour and cinnamon and beat two more minutes.
Fold in chopped flour dusted prunes
Sifted powdered sugar as a garnish
THEN

Once baked, cool in the pan on a wire rack for10 minutes then remove from pan and finish cooling. Best eaten when served warm. Dust with sifted powdered sugar.

Optional but oh so good is to serve it with a scoop of vanilla bean or banana ice cream. Cupcakes are good with this recipe as well. Always fill 3/4 full.

Cooking time will vary depending on the size of the cupcake tin. If using a cupcake tin, spray the tin with butter flavored cooking oil and then dust with flour. If using only the liner cups inside the tin, just use the spray the inside of the cup and then fill.

RULE OF THUMB COOKING HINT FOR CAKES
(Especially if you forgot to watch the clock or are not sure how long to bake)

Once the fragrant wave of a cake baking hits me, I continue baking for another 8-10 minutes.

For cupcakes, 3-5 minutes.

Works every time.
Enjoy, Judithe AKA Old Fashioned Girl

I got out my "stash" of recipes copied off this site last week and pulled out two to do. I use the Crockpot Apple Butter recipe that Nell in VA had sent in on Apr. 18. This was so-so easy to do. My sister has always made apple butter for my family and since I got married, she takes it to my son and grandsons, so I have been without. When I saw all the recipes for making it in crockpot, I chose this one and really did like it. I didn't have to keep my eye on it constantly to keep it from sticking. Thanks for the great recipe. I invited some neighbors over to try the next recipe: Cherry Chocolate Cobbler sent in by Lisa in Jan. of 2008. This is absolutely delicious!!!! My neighbors husband will probably keep after me until I make it again.
Zelda in Kemp, TX

I remember someone said which salad dressing tasted the most like Miracle Whip used to. Could you please tell me again. Miracle Whip is too watery for me now.
Thanks, Carolyn

Nancy I need some help with how to finish off a double crust pie? Also I have another question about how is the easiest way to core, peel and slice apples for a pie? I did all that with just a knife and I was wondering if anyone on this site has used the apple corer/slicer or what do they use? I tried the recipe that I had for the Apple Pie and I was surprised that they didn't use any lemon juice. I put the apple slices in the crust as I got to 2 cups worth and then I sprinkled the sugar and apple pie mixture over each layer. I have no idea if this helped the apples not to get brown. I will let you know how it taste. My mother just would use Mrs. Smith pies and cake mixes. The only cake she would made with ingredient was a chocolate, sour milk cake and I never got the recipe. She would make that for your birthday's.

Everyone have a great day. Nancy and your 4 legged associate take care, stay safe and cool.
Susie Indy

Fresh Banana Cake With Creamy Caramel Frosting
One box yellow cake mix
Egg, water, oil as directed on cake mix box
2 bananas, peeled and mashed
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Combine cake mix, egg, water and oil as directed on box. Add brown sugar, cinnamon and bananas. Mix well with electric mixer. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until done.

Caramel Frosting
1 stick butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups sifted confectioners sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla

In a saucepan on medium heat, stir butter and brown sugar together until it comes to a boil, about 2 minutes. Pour in cup, return to boil. When it starts to boil remove from heat, add in vanilla and confectioners sugar, stirring briskly with wooden spoon until smooth consistency. Pour over cake.
JL in South Jersey

I have noticed several emails about boiled eggs. My daughter in-law told me to take a small glass bowl, spray with non-stick spray, put you egg in the bowl, stir, and nuke in micro for one to two minutes. I usually do one minute per egg. Chop when you take the egg out and use in salads such as tuna or chicken salad. It sure beats waiting for the egg to boil.
Betty T. Ga.

Shelly in Pa mentioned in September news letter about hard boiled egg tip. I missed it and cannot seem to find it. Will some please let me know what news letter to look for the tip.
Thanks Elsie, Betty in Colorado, and Cindy

I remember someone asking how to clean shower doors but haven't seen any answers. I used to have vinyl curtains but have now gotten doors and what they slide on and would appreciate any information anyone would care to share.
Thanks to all. Sher in PA

Sept. 24 Newsletter, this is for Melissa in So. Dakota:

Cheeseburger Soup
2-4 beef bouillon cubes
1 qt. water
1 lb. browned hamburger
1 sweet onion, sautéed in hamburger drippings
3 large potatoes cut into 1" cubes
1 lb bag frozen California vegetables
2 cans cream of celery soup
1 lb Velveeta cheese cut into 1" cubes

In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and add bouillon cubes. Cover and boil for 10 min. To this add potatoes and veggies, cover and cook over medium heat until tender-about 10-15 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream of celery soup and add hamburger and onions. Simmer again with the lid on the pot for about another 5-10 minutes.

At this point you may want to add some garlic, pepper, or other seasonings that you feel would enhance the flavor. Add the cubed Velveeta until cheese melts and serve.
Joan

This is for Melissa in South Dakota, Sept. 24 Newsletter:

Loaded Baked Potato Soup
2 cups chicken broth
3 med. potatoes - peeled, cubed
2 green onions - trimmed, sliced
1/2 rib celery - minced
1/4 med. carrot - grated
2 tsp. distilled white vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1-1/2 cups milk mixed with 2 Tbls. all-purpose flour
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2-6 strips cooked bacon - crumbled

Bring first 7 ingredients to boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Whisk the milk/flour mixture into the soup, then stir in cheese and bacon. Simmer, uncovered, 5-8 minutes, or until thick, stirring constantly.
Joan

 
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In Sept. 24th newsletter Melissa in S. Dakota was asking for some soups. One of them was a cheeseburger soup. The following comes from Feb/March 2007 Taste of Home, submitted by Nadina Iadimarco of Burton, OH. I have made this and it is very good. Connie in TX

Cheeseburger Paradise Soup
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 small carrot, grated
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 T. chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
3 c. water
2 T. plus 2 t. beef bouillon granules
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 t. pepper
2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
2 T. butter
5 c. milk, divided
6 T. flour
1-16 oz. pkg. Velveeta cheese, cube
crumbled cooked bacon-(no amt. given)

In a soup kettle, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and mushrooms in butter over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add to soup. Stir in 4 cups milk; heat through.

In a small bowl, combine flour and remaining milk until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Garnish with bacon. Yield: 14 servings (about 3 1/2 qts.)

Halloween Recipes | Pumpkin Recipes
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Hi,
Does anyone have any tasty ways to serve sardines? My husband bought several tins. Thanks for any suggestions.
Dee in Canada

Hello Nancy
I would like to thank Cris NM for her advice on moist chicken breast. I am beginning to think maybe I do overcook them.
Thanks again, Shirlee

Good evening everyone and especially Nancy!

I recently bought – a good find! – a set of those little dough press thingies. Put dough in, then filling, then close and put on a baking sheet and bake. Anyway, you can make pierogies, turnovers, etc. Does anyone have any good recipes to use these presses for/with? I am anxious to use them. Got them at a thrift store for $2.00. There are 3 different sizes, too! Great buy! I love kitchen gadgets! Hubby just sighed! LOL

Let’s not forget to click on Top 100 Recipe Sites every day to put and keep Nancy on top! The count turned over this morning, so let’s all go to it!

Does anyone have a tried and true blue cheese salad dressing recipe? I am looking for a good one!

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

This is for Emily regarding the difference between a muffin and a cupcake. Here is a link that seems to explain it very well.
Muffins & Cupcakes: Why they are different.
MaggieB is South Jersey

Hi Nancy, this is for Sue who wanted the Corn Dog recipe for the GT. I know that you can't print the copy righted recipes but I think this version will be ok. What we do is make a box of Jiffy cornbread up, add some diced jalepeno (amount up to you, we like spicey!) sometimes we add some corn. Cut some hot dogs in half. Spray the grill with Pam, just a bit, pour some of the batter in, push in two halves each side, put the lid down and cook about 5-7 min. You will see them puff up and they will get nice and golden. Then pop out and enjoy. My guys love these, they eat with or without ketchup and mustard.
Billie in Fl

Mary, in CT, the points for the broiled cottage cheese "Danish" are easy to figure out. If you use 1/3 c. fat free cottage cheese, that is only 1 point. I use the new Oroweat Double Fiber whole wheat bread, and that is only 1 point, so you have a 2 point treat. If you use regular whole wheat bread, it would still be only 3 points.
Dorothy from WA/AZ

I had an older rice steamer where you put water in the bottom and steamed the rice. It was wonderful and the rice always great. Of course, I thought I needed a newer, bigger one so I gave that one to my daughter and purchased a rice cooker where you put the rice and water in a bowl and it cooks it. Mine burns the rice or the rice is mushy and sticky. Does anyone have a favorite rice steamer, the kind where you put water in the bottom and the bowls on top and steam does the cooking. Thank you.
Janice in southwest Kansas

This is for Sandra in Oregon from September 24th. She wanted tips on how to clean stainless steel refrigerators. I have been using Endust or even a generic compared to Endust for years. All you do is spray an area at a time and wipe with paper towel or soft cloth (micro) but you need to go with the grain of the appliance. I have all stainless in my kitchen and it really works great just don't over spray because you need to wipe it fairly soon after sprayed don't let it sit long. Hope this helps.
Natalie in Johnsburg, Il

My computer has been sick, so I have not been able to respond to the lady that wanted the homemade laundry soap recipe.

Homemade Laundry Soap
3 bars Fels Naptha Soap
1½ cups washing soda (NOT baking soda) Look for yellow box in the laundry aisle
1½ cups borax
Grate the Fels Naptha bars, and add the other ingredients. Keep in a container with a lid. Use 1 to 2 tablespoons per load. (You will have washing soda and borax for future batches.)
I buy all of these products at either Krogers or Meijers.

Brenda in IN

Rice Crispy treats for adults; the classic treat kicked up and improved for sure.
Dawn - cape cod, ma

Rice Krispie Treats
Adapted from David Lebowitz

6 tablespoons salted butter
5 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped
A pinch of sea salt
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
½ Reese’s peanut butter chips (the kind used fo r baking)
10 ounce bag marshmallows, snipped in half
5 ½ cups Rice Krispies

Spray or lightly-oil a 13 x 9-inch (approx 30 x 22cm) rectangular pan.

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the white chocolate and stir until melted; add a medium sized pinch of sea salt, stir. Add the marshmallows and stir constantly over the heat until completely melted. (If they start to scorch on the bottom, remove from heat and continue to stir, placing the pan back on the heat occasionally, stirring until smooth).

Remove from heat and add the peanuts, Reese’s peanut butter chips and Rice Krispies until well combined. A rubber spatula or flexible pastry scraper works best. Transfer mix to the prepared pan and smooth over. (I used my hand to push them down evenly into the pan). Let cool before cutting

Serving and storage: Cut into neat bars or squares with a sharp knife
To see pictures of this delish goodie please visit: http://vanillakitchen.blogspot.com

Nancy in the 9/24 newsletter from Melissa in South Dakota wanting the Cheeseburger Soup/Chowder and Baked Potato Soup. I have a recipe for German Potato Soup and I am adding this one also.

German Potato Soup
1 lb. ground beef, lean
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1 large garlic minced
5-2/3 cups beef broth from the carton
3 to 4 medium potatoes, chopped and do not peel
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, optional
1-1/2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives

In a large Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and garlic until meat is browned. Drain off fat. Add the beef broth, potatoes and Worcestershire if you like. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, covered for 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with chives. Makes 4 to 5 servings.

Baked Potato Soup
2 large baking potatoes (8 oz each)
3 tablespoons thinly slice green onions
1/3 cup margarine or butter
1/3 cup all purpose flour
2 teaspoons snipped fresh dill, optional
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 cups milk
3/4 cup shredded American Cheese, 3 oz.
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
4 slices crumbled bacon crisp cooked, drained

Scrub potatoes thoroughly with a brush; pat dry. Prick potatoes with a fork. Bake in a 425ºF oven for 40 to 60 minutes or until tender. Let cool. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; gently scoop out each potato. Discard potato skins. In a large saucepan cook 3 tablespoons green onion in margarine until tender; stir in flour, dill if using, salt and pepper. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir for 1 minute more. Add the potato pulp and ½ cup of the shredded cheese; stir until cheese melts. Ladle into bowls. Garnish each serving with the remaining shredded cheese, 3 tablespoons green onion, and bacon. Makes about 6 servings.

Cheeseburger Chowder
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup carrots, chopped
2-1/2 cups beef broth, from a carton
1 can cheddar cheese soup
1, 8 oz., Velveeta, shredded or cubed

Brown the ground beef, onion, celery, and carrots in skillet. Add the broth and soup mixing well. Then add the Velveeta and stirring until the cheese is melted. I have a lot of soup recipes and if you would want any other soup recipes just ask. Everyone have a great day. Nancy and 4 legged associate take care, stay safe and cool.
Susie Indy

Hi Nancy! I don't remember where I got this recipe but I made it last year for Thanksgiving Dinner and everyone raved about it. I am sorry that I do not know the source from which it came. Pat in SC

Cream Cheese Pumpkin Torte Recipe
If you like pumpkin pie, you’ll love this fantastic dessert layered with a nutty graham cracker base, sweetened cream cheese, and a smooth pumpkin filling, all crowned with creamy whipped topping.

Container: 9x13 baking dish, mixing bowls, saucepans
Servings: 15
Serving Description: 1 square serving
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

CRUST:
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup walnuts - chopped fine
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup (5 tablespoons) butter - melted

CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
12 ounces cream cheese - softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs

PUMPKIN FILLING:
15 ounces (1 can) solid packed pumpkin
3 eggs - separated
3/4 cup sugar - divided
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 envelope of unflavored gelatin
1/4 cup cold water
8 ounces (1 tub) whipped topping

CRUST:
In a medium bowl, mix the crumbs, walnuts, sugar and cinnamon together.
Stir in melted butter until all is moistened.
Press into an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish.

CREAM CHEESE FILLING:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
Beat in a sugar and eggs until fluffy.
Pour over the crust and bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until set. • Allow to cool.

PUMPKIN PIE FILLING:
In a large saucepan, combine the pumpkin, egg yolks, 1/2 cup of sugar, milk, cinnamon and salt. Cook and stir over low heat 10-12 minutes or until mixture thickens.

Remove from heat. In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water, let stand for 1 minute. Over low heat, stir the gelatin until it is dissolved completely. Stir in the pumpkin mixture, allow to cool. Beat the egg whites, with the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar until stiff peaks form. May not get real stiff but will become thick and glossy.
Fold into the pumpkin mixture. Pour pumpkin mixture over the cream cheese layer.

Top with a layer of whipped cream topping. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until completely set.

Dear Nancy, Just wanted to say I made the impossible Chicken Parmagiana Pie yesterday and it was wonderful. Thanks for reprinting yesterday's newsletter today as I copied the rest of these great recipes.
Dee

Good morning Nancy and Nancylanders, I hope you have an excellent day today.
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I have an addition to the excellent advice on attracting and feeding hummingbirds in the Wed. newsletter. Hummingbirds love the lush hanging blooms of fuchsia plants. If you live in an area where fuchsia can grow as a shrub, try planting some. Otherwise, buy yourself a hanging fuchsia plant in the early spring -- they are always available around Mother's Day. The plants will bloom profusely until fall when the hummers leave for warm winter quarters. Then start with another hanging fuchsia the next year.
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I hang my fuchsia plant on a double shepherd's hook and hang the hummingbird feeder on the second hook.
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Buy a feeder that is easy to clean and do so at least a couple of times a week.
Leah

Re: Getting eggs out of the shell.
LOL... I never really thought of that.... I couldn't get the egg to blow out of the shell anyway, but it sure does peel easy, so I'll be using 1 teaspoon of baking soda every time I boil eggs from now on.
Shelly

Good morning Nancy, I would like to respond to several questions in the 9/24 newsletter. Glad to hear you enjoyed your day lunching and visiting with your friends on your birthday!

For Emily, So. FL wanting to know the difference between muffins and cupcakes. Emily, muffins are generally savory, as in corn muffins, etc. (yes, they can be sweet sometimes, though); and cupcakes are sweet. Muffins are generally breakfast food or as in corn muffins as bread with dinner or lunch. Cupcakes are dessert. Yum!

CORN BREAD MUFFIN MIX
http://www.nancys-kitchen.com/muffin_recipes2.htm

4 c. unbleached flour
4 c. yellow corn meal
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. baking powder
1 c. vegetable shortening

Combine dry ingredients, stirring well. Cut in shortening with pastry blender or fingers. Store in airtight container in a cool dry place. Makes 10-12 cups of mix. --

TO MAKE MUFFINS
2 2/3 c. above mix
1 c. milk
1 egg

Beat egg and milk lightly. Stir into mix. Do not beat, it will lump. Spoon in 12 greased muffin tins about 2/3 full. Bake at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

Hostess Style Creme Filled Cupcakes Filling
1/2 c. sugar
2/3 c. shortening
1/3 c. milk *
1/4 tsp. salt
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. powered sugar
Combine sugar, shortening, milk, salt and vanilla; beat for 5 min. Add powdered sugar; beat until smooth.
I use my cookie press to fill the cupcakes before frosting them. Just fill the barrel of the press with filling, insert pointed tip in top of cupcake and fill.
They will begin to crack if too full.
Then frost with chocolate frosting.
I usually make one and a half times the filling recipe for 24 cupcakes since we like the cupcakes really full of filling.

*For the milk you can use regular milk or canned condensed milk. Since we use skim milk, I like to use the canned milk as it makes a creamier filling. Also if using milk from the fridge, heat the milk in the microwave to lukewarm, then add the sugar and stir it until the sugar is dissolved. Before adding the shortening and remaining ingredients be sure to chill the milk mixture or the shortening will melt. Some granulated sugar does not dissolve well and remains grainy but heating the milk helps to dissolve it.

This filling keeps well for several months in the refrigerator. Actually it is easier to use if it is cold. Posted in the June 2007 newsletter by Mimi. Chris in NM

For Shirlee regarding dry chicken breasts in the 9/20 newsletter, here is our favorite recipe using boneless skinless chicken tenders. Oh so good!

Chris’s Chicken Marsala posted on the message board under chicken

Makes 4 servings. (or more, depending on how hungry you are!)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour for coating
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - pounded 1/4 inch thick (OR 1 pkg. boneless, skinless chicken tenders)
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups sliced mushrooms (2 pkgs.)
1 cup Marsala wine
1/2 cup sherry
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper and oregano. Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture. In a large skillet, melt butter in oil over medium heat. Place chicken in the pan, and lightly brown. Turn over chicken pieces, and add mushrooms. Pour in wine, Worcestershire and sherry. Cover skillet; simmer chicken 10 minutes, turning once, until no longer pink and juices run clear.

*I double the mushroom sauce because it is so good (the original recipe calls for 1 c. mushrooms)! That's would be 2 pkgs. mushrooms, 1 c. Marsala wine and 1/2 c. sherry. I do not use cooking wine, because it is way too salty. The chicken is tender and moist and the sauce is outstanding. Chris in NM

If you like malted milk balls, you will like this recipe. Yum! And so easy, too!

Malted Milk Ball Pie
from cooks.com

8 oz. Cool Whip
1 pt. vanilla ice cream, softened
8 oz. pkg. malted milk balls, crushed

Mix together. Put in graham cracker crust. Refrigerate. Chris in NM

Here is a soup recipe we like and have often in the fall and winter. It is good! It is posted on the message board.

Tortilla Soup - TNT
1 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 frozen pkg. multicolor julienned bell peppers
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp. cilantro
2 cans - 14 oz. - chicken broth
2 tsp. crushed garlic
2 cups cooked diced chicken
1 cup salsa
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) petite diced tomatoes w/ juice
1 can, drained, mild chilies
1 cup whole kernel corn
corn tortillas - cut 2 to 3 in 1/2" strips
Mexican blend shredded cheese
sour cream, optional

Melt butter with 1 Tbsp. oil in lg. saucepan over medium heat. Add peppers, onion, chilies & garlic and cook for 3 to 4 min. or until tender. Stir in corn, chicken, tomatoes, broth, salsa & corn. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes.

Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in med. skillet over med. high heat. Add tortilla strips and cook, turning frequently with tongs, for 2 to 4 minutes or until light golden brown and crisp. Remove from skillet and place on paper towels to drain.

Serve in soup bowls. Top with tortilla strips, cheese and a dollop of sour cream. Use extra tortillas to scoop up soup, etc. Chris in NM

For the lady who is wanting a loaded baked potato soup, I found a great one in the 11/3/2005 newsletter. I have made this a few times and it is good!

Baked Potato Soup
4 large baking potatoes
2/3 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup flour
6 cups milk
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp white pepper
4 green onions, chopped and divided
12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1-1/4 cups cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
8 ounces sour cream

Wash, dry and prick potatoes with fork. Bake in 400-degree oven for 1 hour or until done. Let cool. Cut into half lenghwise and scoop out pulp; set aside. Use skins for something else, such as stuffed potato skins. Melt butter in heavy saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually add milk, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add potato pulp, salt, pepper, 2 Tbs. green onion, half the bacon and 1 cup cheese. Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream. Add extra milk if necessary for desired consistency. Serve with remaining green onions, bacon and cheese.
Phyllis Chris in NM

Nancy, Sorry this is so long, but I have missed “getting together” with everyone each day while we were gone!
Chris in NM

Any idea where these candies can be found? I haven't seen them for years.
Thanks, Jan

Comment
I noticed that the Dollar Stores have them and most grocery stores have them. They are in the bagged candy area.
Nancy

This is for Judithe who is looking for an Indian Pudding recipe My sister makes these every Thanksgiving an they are very good.
Margo/Boston

Individual Indian Puddings
Combine in a saucepan:
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
Add:
1/3 cup light molasses
1/4 cup butter
3 cups milk
Heat to boiling

Combine 2/3 cup cornmeal
1 cup milk

Stir into hot mixture. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. When thickened, stir a little into 1 beaten egg. Then return to hot mixture ,stirring quickly , pour into buttered 8 ounce custard cups. Place in a roasting pan of hot water in a preheated 275 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Margo/Boston

Sandra in Oregon, try Bar Tender's Friend from the dollar store. It's made especially for stainless. Makes my old kitchen sink look so much better.
Oma iin LA (Lower Alabama)

Re: Yikes, the hard boiled egg tip looks nasty. Why would I want an egg that someone has probably spit on by blowing it out of the shell? Looks fun to do, but doesn't look very appetizing to me. I'm sure glad I don't care for deviled eggs.
LOL Dar in IA

My response:
There is no spitting going on if you do it right. Believe me. You're mouth and lips barely don't even touch the egg itself. Also, just wash the egg under water if you think that happens. I always rinse my peeled hard boiled eggs really well anyway, no matter how I peel/shell them..If we don't mind where the eggs came from in the first place then we needn't worry about how they're peeled, right? LOL
Cheryl in North Olmsted, Ohio

I went to the TOP 100 WEBSITES, but couldn't find where to vote. Do we "vote" just by clicking on Nancy's Newsletter link or is there something I'm missing? :)

Also, regarding buying appliances at BIG LOTS.....I was told by the store manager that even though "some" of the appliances they carry are "refurbished" they do carry the manufactures full warranty.

I myself haven't purchased any small appliances from BIG LOTS, but since a couple ladies said they were interested in but couldn't afford the ROOMBA, I thought they might be interested in the ad..
Barb in San Diego

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When you go to the web site from the newsletter link it is a vote.
BT

Hello all you good cooks in Nancyland. I am wanting a recipe for Cracker Barrel's fried apples. Anyone out there have one? I looked on their web site and didn't see any recipes at all. Good job Nancy, happy birthday and I am so very sorry about your kitty. Regards, Sue in GA

Here's a quickie, but good.
JL in South Jersey

Dream Bars
22 graham crackers (crushed)
1 package chocolate chips
1 cup coconut
1/2 cup nuts (optional)
1 can condensed milk

Blend ingredients together. Bake in pyrex pan lined with wax paper at 350° for 20 to 25 min. Cut while warm and roll in powdered sugar.

Nancy,
Thank you for printing the Boy Scouts popcorn in Wednesday's letter. I was at 6 Flags Over Texas last weekend. Dodge Trucks had a live satellite link to Iraq. We were able to speak to a soldier and ask questions. I asked what would you like in a "goody box". She said baby wipes, popcorn, and lots of candy, especially chocolate. When asked if it was cool enough so the chocolate wouldn't melt, she said "think Christmas". I can now send the flavored popcorn to Amanda directly. Thanks so much.
Karen, SW Arkansas

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I decided to repeat the Boy Scout's Popcorn offer again for those that missed it yesterday. 
Nancy Rogers

Hi, Nancy... My son, Evan, decided to become a Tiger Scout this year and it's time for their annual popcorn fundraiser. Most of my family live out-of-state and the pack leader had mentioned that we are able to sell the popcorn on-line. It will be be delivered right to your door, or the person that you are buying it for. The other nice option that they have is that you can send it right to our troops! You can buy the popcorn on-line at any time of the year, but our fundraiser is over on October 28. Here is the website, if you'd like to take a look:

http://www.orderpopcorn.com/Store/Catalog/Default.aspx.
Please put TEPJBXW in the order key

so that Evan gets credit for the sale and thank you for looking! Evan is only six, but he wanted me to tell you all thank you, too!
Shelley in PA

Comment
Normally I don't put projects like this in the newsletter but liked the idea of being able to send popcorn right to our troops. I made an exception this time.
Nancy Rogers

Domains I have for sale at Sedo. 
These are domains and do not include a web site with them.  Most people collect little trinkets over the years.  I collected domain names since 1996. I am selling only the domain name. 
Contact me by email everyday_recipes@yahoo.com
if you have an interested in purchasing one of these domain names. I must be a domain addict.  When I see a domain I like I buy it.  Now I have more than I will ever use.

123-RECIPES.COM
123CANDYRECIPES.COM
123CHICKENRECIPES.COM
123CHRISTMASRECIPES.COM
123EASTERRECIPES.COM
123PUMPKINRECIPES.COM
4INGREDIENTRECIPES.COM
ALL-EASTER-RECIPES.COM
AMISHCOUNTRYKITCHEN.COM     
AMISHCOUNTRYRECIPES.COM
AOKRECIPES.COM (a zero K)
AOKFREERECIPES.COM (a zero K)
AUTHENTIC-RECIPES.COM
BACKOFTHEBOXRECIPE.COM
BACKOFTHEBOXRECIPES.COM
BARBECUE-AND-GRILLING-RECIPES.COM
BARBECUE-RECIPES.BIZ
BARBECUE-SAUCE.BIZ
BEST-BBQ-RECIPES.COM
BEST-DIABETIC-RECIPES.COM
BISQUICK-RECIPES.COM
BLENDER-RECIPES.COM
BRITISH-RECIPES.COM
CANDY-MAKING-RECIPES.COM
CANNING-RECIPES.INFO
CHICKENRECIPESFREE.COM
CHRISTMAS-GIFTS-USA.COM
CHRISTMAS-COOKING.COM
CHRISTMAS-NORTH-POLE.COM
CHRISTMAS-RECIPES.US
CHRISTMAS-RECIPES.BIZ
CHRISTMASRECIPES4FREE.COM
CHRISTMAS-SITES.COM
CHRISTMASTIME-RECIPES.COM
CHUCKWAGONRECIPES.COM
COUNTRY-COOKING-RECIPES.COM
DAILY-THOUGHTS.COM
DOWN-HOME-COOKING-RECIPES.COM
FOOD-DRYING.COM
HAM-RECIPES.COM
HEALTHY-KITCHEN.COM
HONEY-RECIPES.COM
LOW-CARB-STORE.COM
LOW-CARBOHYDRATE-RECIPES.COM
LOW-CARBOHYDRATE-STORE.COM
PIE-RECIPES.COM
RECIPE-FORUM.COM
RECIPE-SITE.COM
RECIPES-FOR-ONE.COM
RECIPES-FOR-TWO.COM
RECIPESCOTTAGE.COM
SOUTHWESTERN-RECIPES.COM
TEXAS-RECIPES.COM
THANKSGIVING4FREE.COM
TURKEY-RECIPES.COM
VALENTINE-DAY-GIFTS.COM
VALENTINE-RECIPES.COM
FREEBIES-FREE-STUFF.COM
FREE-FREESTUFF-FREEBIES.COM
GADGETS-AND-GIZMOS.COM
INTERNET-KITCHEN.COM
JELLO-RECIPES.COM
casserole-recipes.com
easy-cookie-recipes.com
easy-diet-recipes.com
easy-low-fat-recipes.com
bbq-barbecue-barbeque.com
all-crockpot-recipes.com
a0kfreestuff.com

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