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this is for Florence in Indiana I hope this is what you are looking for

Country Summer Skillet Supper

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/8 tsp. garlic powder or 1 clove garlic, minced
10 3/4 ounce can Golden Mushroom Soup
1 can condensed beef broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes
1 small sliced zucchini
1 1/2 cups uncooked corkscrew pasta

Cook beef, onion and garlic in skillet until browned. Pour off fat. Add soup, broth, thyme, tomatoes and zucchini. Heat to a boil. Stir in pasta. Cook over low heat 15 min. or until done.

Serves 4.
Blessings, Shirley in Calif

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For Betty asking about freezing pickles and relishes
Try this group they seem to know everything about freezing and canning
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Friendly-Freezer

For Betty T in GA try coating your hands with some Vaseline before using glue maybe that will take it off easier

Blessings Shirley in Calif

For Granmaj
Fasta Pasta measures 2-1/2 cups to the first mark, 3-1/2 cups to the second, 4-1/2 cups to the third, and 5-1/2 cups to the fourth, almost exactly.
Eve in WI

For Gay in L.I. I have always used cooked, peeled shrimp and I take the tails off. Usually by the bag that has 26-30. I have used 2 bags but think you should make 1 1/2 times the recipe. Last week when I made it, it was fine but felt a little more moist would have been better - my company didn't think it needed anything!
Caroline - Denver

I moved to Lubbock on Monday.  Tuesday evening Debbie (Debbie in Lubbock on our message board and on this newsletter) and I went out to eat at Furrs Cafeteria.  It was great seeing and talking to her.  She asked me to let everyone know she is back at work and is making it OK but is very tired at the end of the day.  She has to go back to the doctor every 6 weeks for a checkup. (Debbie had her kidney removed due to cancer a few months ago.)
Nancy Rogers

Nancy,
Below is a very simple but delicious cake, I would like to share with the group. My husband loved it and stated "It was the best cake he had eaten". It was very moist. I only got one piece because the story of my life is: I'm dieting! :)

Chocolate-Covered Cherry Cake
Easy and very good!

1 package devil?s food cake mix
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure almond extract

Place rack in center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Lightly mist a 13- by 9- inch baking pan with vegetable oil spray. Set pan aside.

Place all ingredients into large mixing bowl and beat with electric mixer on low for 1 minute. Stop the machine and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula. Increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more. The batter should look thick and well blended. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula. Place the pan in the oven.

Bake the cake for 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool.

Delicious served with an easy chocolate glaze.

NOTE: I did not put a glaze on and this cake was delicious. I used Cool Whip topped with a maraschino cherry.
Joan, San Antonio, Texas

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I'm glad your move went well. W just had to have our 22 year old cat put to sleep. His arthritis got so bad that he was having trouble walking and lifting his legs to get into the litter box. We really do miss him.

Does anyone have a clone recipe for the Chicken Tortilla Soup served at Cracker Barrel restaurants? It is delicious and I would love to be able to duplicate it.
Nancy in PA.

In response to Kathy in Fl. in the Aug. 20 newsletter about the Pina Colada Mix used in Tona's Pina Colada Cake. That's what I used. I was able to locate a large bottle for $2.50 at a store called "Big Lots".
Diana in KCK

This is for Kathy, Fl. You can find Pina Colada with the bar stuff. We use it for drinks, fancy ones.
Bev. from Bay City, Michigan

Julia in PA, I purchase Pennsylvania Dutchman canned mushrooms here in MI. I don't know if Wal-mart carries this brand. It is produced by Giorgio foods inc. Temple, PA 19560.?
Theresa in MI

Hi Everyone:
I would like to thank everyone for sharing their wonderful looking recipes with me regarding the Chicken Cacciatore. Thanks Susie from Indy, Grannygirl from Ohio and the many other's who had done the same. Yes, wine and music sure can go along ways on a night of serving Chicken Cacciatore like your readers had suggested. I am ready! Take care everyone!
Fran, Upstate New York

This is in answer to Diane in South Jersey's question in yesterday's newsletter. Condensed milk & evaporated are not the same. Condensed is "sweetened" condensed milk. It is much thicker than evaporated milk and is sweet. It is usually found near the evaporated milk in grocery stores. Sorry for any confusion.
Phyllis in KY

RE: Hope everyone is doing well despite the August heat. Here in central Louisiana we're having almost daily thundershowers ? hooked up to a machine to cleanse my blood of toxins, but then I remind myself of the alternative to not being hooked up to this machine and I become thankful for it. God bless you and keep you safe, and I hope all will go well for you.
Gail in LA

Is this Gail in Winnfield? If so, I have been wondering what happened to you!
PeggyNELA

Dear Nancy, Landers, and all 4-legged family/associates,
I have been making this for too many years to claim. I adopted the recipe from my cousin after eating hers once. We call it Franny Fried Chicken. I soak the chicken 5-10 minutes in cold water then blot on paper towels. I salt, pepper, and then sprinkle Italian Seasoning over all. Then I dredge with flour and place in hot oil as usual. While frying, the Italian seasoning permeates the chicken with flavor and adds interest to the milk gravy made with the drippings. Great on pork chops, too.
meemaw in indy

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Summer Squash Pie

Any Pie Crust Recipe or use frozen
1/2 C Sugar
1/2 Stick melted butter
3 Eggs
1 C grated raw yellow squash (skin, seeds & all)
1 Rounded T flour
1 t lemon extract
1 t coconut extract
combine all ingredients and pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake in 350F oven 30-35 mins or until crust is golden brown.

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Perfect Pie Crust Every Time
1 c flour, sifted
1/3 c shortening
1/2 t salt
2-3 T ice water

Cut shortening into flour and salt. When mixture has crumbs the size of small peas, add ice water and form into a ball. Roll out and then place in pie pan. Crimp edges. If baking unfilled, poke with fork around bottom and sides before baking. I take it out of the oven when the crust is just starting to brown, then pour in cooked pudding and add meringue.

Pop it back into the oven to quick brown th topping. 400F if empty, but follow recipe if filled. I also use this recipe for fried pies.
meemaw in indy

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Nancy,
Betty T from Georgia needs to get a build-up of glue off of her hands. A lot of nail polish removers now do not contain acetone. If you have an older bottle, look to see if it contains acetone. If not look for polish remover with the acetone at the store. Acetone is the antidote to the glue's effectiveness. Be patient and work it in the skin good. Do not peel off the glue (skin may come with it). After you get the glue off, rub some olive oil into your hands. It will soften them better than lotion. However, your hands will be real dry, so you will have to use the oil more than once. I hope that it works, Betty. Please let us know.
AtlantaPat

I have a question ... can someone tell me the difference between 4X and 10X powdered sugar? Is there really a big difference or can either be used in a recipe calling for powdered sugar? Sorry if this question has been asked and answered before. I couldn't find it.

And Nancy, I feel your pain on the moving. We just moved after living in a house for 15 years. My living room is still stacked high with boxes full of stuff and we've been here a month now. My cat "Demon" loves the boxes, as they are his "hunting ground". Although we are having a problem with him that maybe someone out there can help with before we have to get rid of him. He has developed this horrible habit of urinating on anything fabric. Yesterday we were out and came home and he had peed on our bed! He almost met his maker right then. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Kyra in Florida

For Roseann in the August 20 newsletter who wants recipe for Collard Greens. This one is really TNT.

Boil one ham hock plus one capful white vinegar, in water to cover ham hocks, for each pound collard greens, for about 1 ? hours. (I used 4 lbs. greens and 4 ham hocks ). I also fry ? pound bacon and pour the grease only into the water. ( Use the bacon for something else). Add a little hot sauce, or squeeze the juice only from 2 hot peppers (peppers in pepper sauce).
Add washed, chopped collard greens and cook until tender, about 45 minutes.
SERVE WITH CORNBREAD OR CORN MUFFINS.
Frances in Wesley Chapel

I have been reading the Graham Kerr cookbook by the Galloping Gourmet. (yes old but intresting) I have found a recipe for Jena eggs that use a container called an Eierkocher by Jenaer Schott and Gen., Mainz Germany I was wondering if any one has evey heard of these containers. where to get them and if they do a good job. They are a little cup that you put an egg in. First cream (1 fluid oz) in the bottom then salt pepper and any topping you want then crack an egg in it. Clamp the top on it and put it in boiling water. 4 min for soft and 5 min for medium. It says it has a spring clip on top. Any help would be appreciated.

Also I found a marshmallow recipe that I thought I would share.

Marshmallows
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin (2 TBS)
1/2 c cold water
1 c granulated sugar
1 c light corn syrup
1/3 c water
1 egg white

soften gelatin in 1/2 c cold water. In 2 qrt saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup and 1/3 c water cook to softball stage (240) stirring only until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved. Set aside to cool for 10 min.

Beat egg white in small bowl of electric mixer ti stiff peaks. Slowly add the syrup beating on high speed til candy stands at soft peaks. Pour onto plain brown paper and spread into a 12x10 inch rectangle. Let stand overnight, Dust top with confectioner sugar: turn over onto another piece of paper. moistened brown paper and peel ot off the candy. Makes about 1 1/2 lbs of marshmallows.
Amy B in Tenn

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For Roseann, recipe for Collard Greens

Wash and cut out large center vein. Cut greens in smaller pieces. Fill Crockpot 1/4 full with water adding jowl bacon, salt pork or ham hocks for seasoning. Add seasoned salt (according to taste) and 3-4 tablespoons vegetable oil. Fill Crockpot with collard greens, I pack them in.
Cook on low 8 hours.
Linda R

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I am looking for a casserole dish of some kind using crab meat. A friend of ours gave us two pounds of fresh crabmeat. Also can it be frozen?
Thank you. Marti in AL

Thanks so much Chris for finding the cook site for pasta .I will paste this inside my cabinet this time.
Lois in Va.

To Lori R: in the Aug. 20 newsletter, you referred to the Oreo Lollypops. If you have recipes or directions, could you please submit them?
Thank you in advance.

In the same newsletter, Nancy and someone else was talking about the Palo Duro Canyon. I was there as a child with my family. We camped in the canyon. It was absolutely beautiful except for the very large and hairy spiders that came out in the afternoon and evening! We saw a wonderful outdoor play while there. Do they still have the campground there and the play? Thanks for the
memory!
Dee in S. IL.

To Betty T. in Georgia,
I was gluing a figurine that I broke with super glue and accidentally glued my finger to the figurine and had to call the local hospital to find out how to get them lose. They told me to use Neosporin to get them apart and it really worked. I hope this might work for you also or at the very least it might be worth a try.

Nad in Missouri Now when I glue the Neosporin is always near by!!

Hi Nancy, hope your move goes gracefully and quick.

For Fran in Upstate NY looking for an *Italian chicken cacciatore recipe*.

I happened to be watching FOODTV network over the weekend. Tyler Florence had a recipe that looked wonderful, but I can't find it.
Instead, here is Giada De Laurentis' version::

Chicken Cacciatore
Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/giada_delaurentiis/

Show: * Everyday Italian
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Episode: * Rustic Italian Cooking
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On the newsletter dated Sat August 16, the recipe for Tomato Basil Soup.

Fresh Tomato Basil Soup
4 cups fresh tomatoes - peeled, cored and chopped
4 cups good chicken stock
10 (about) fresh basil leaves
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 pound unsalted butter
salt and pepper to taste

Combine tomatoes and stock in saucepan. Simmer 30 minutes. Puree,along with the basil leaves, in small batches, in a blender or food processor. Return to saucepan and add cream and butter, while stirring over low heat. Garnish with extra basil leaves and serve with your favorite bread.
Dolora Schlesinger (FL)

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These drink clone recipes were all listed in today's copy of Mary Hunt's Everyday Cheapskate newsletter. They all sound really good!! I can't wait to try at least one of them!!
Wendy, S.Jersey



Almost Starbucks Frappuccino
3 ounces hot espresso*
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups milk (low-fat is okay)
1 tablespoon dry pectin** (Starbucks' secret ingredient)
1 cup ice
whipped cream (optional)

Stir the sugar into the hot espresso. Allow to cool. Stir the milk and pectin into the espresso mixture until dissolved. Fill a glass with ice and pour the mixture over, or pour the ingredients plus ice into the blender and process on "frappe" for 30 to 45 seconds. Pour into glasses and top with whipped cream. Yield: four 6-ounce servings.

*If you do not have an espresso maker, brew double-strength coffee by doubling the amount of grinds. Starbucks uses Italian Roast.
**Look for pectin (used in home canning to thicken jams and jellies) in the grocery store's baking aisle.
Wendy, S.Jersey

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Are You Sure It's Not Applebee's Bananaberry Freeze?

2 cups ice
1 ripe banana, peeled
3/4 cup strawberry daiquiri mix
1/4 cup pi? colada mix
whipped cream

Place ice, banana, daiquiri mix and pi? colada mix in a blender and process on high for 10 to15 seconds until smooth. Pour into two wine glasses and garnish with whipped cream. Servings: 2.
Wendy, S.Jersey

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Clone of Orange Julius
1 6-ounce can frozen concentrated orange juice
1 cup milk (low-fat is okay)
1 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar or Splenda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ice cubes

Pour orange juice concentrate, milk, water, sugar and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend on high, adding ice cubes one at a time, until smooth. Yum! Yield: four 6-ounce servings.

Could It Be Wendy's Frosty?
1 cup milk (low-fat is okay)
1/2 cup Nesquik powdered mix
3 cups vanilla ice cream
Allow ice cream to soften in refrigerator for one hour. Mix milk, Nesquik powder and ice cream in blender. Servings: 4.

The Best Berry Banana Smoothie
1 cup reduced-fat vanilla yogurt
1 medium ripe banana, peeled, cut into chunks and frozen
1/4 cup each frozen unsweetened strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries
1 cup fat-free milk

Combine yogurt, banana, frozen berries and milk in a blender or food processor. Cover and process until smooth. Pour into chilled glasses; serve immediately. Servings: 3.

The Original Orange Smoothie
4 cups ice
1 cup water
2/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup half and half
3 tablespoons Tang? orange drink mix

Puree ice, water, orange juice, half and half and Tang? in a blender until smooth and creamy. Servings: 2.



You-Know-Whose Cherry Slurpee
2 cups club soda, chilled, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cherry Kool-Aid powder
1/2 teaspoon maraschino cherry juice
2 1/2 cups crushed ice

Combine one cup of club soda, sugar, cherry Kool-Aid powder and cherry juice in a blender until completely mixed. Add the crushed ice and process until blended smooth. Combine the cherry mixture and remaining club soda in a pitcher. Stir just to mix. Pour into glasses. Servings: 2.



Like-The-Mall Pineapple Smoothie
1 20-ounce can unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons liquid sweetener (or equivalent amount of Splenda)
Mint leaves, optional

Drain pineapple, reserving 1/2 cup juice; freeze chunks. Place pineapple juice, buttermilk, vanilla, sweetener and frozen pineapple into blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into two large glasses and garnish with mint. Serve immediately. Servings: 2.

Where do you get the Chicken Apple Sausage at? I went to walmart tonight looking for it, and could not find it! It sounds so good, or is it something you make? Please let me know! It has all the ingredients my daughter (2-1/2) Loves! Thanks
Chrissy in Middle Ga

There was not enough room to post all the great sounding recipes, tips and suggestions in today's newsletter.  More will be posted tomorrow.
Nancy Rogers

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