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The purpose of this recipe newsletter is to post requests and replies from our members and to post all their great tried and tested (TNT) recipes.

Does anyone have an easy Irish Soda bread recipe they would like to share?
Thank you in advance.
Anne

Here are a few more suggestions for Karen, who is sending packages to a missionary and to Doris, who is sending packages to her son, Todd, who was recently deployed to Afghanistan. When our youngest was deployed to the Middle East, he craved his favorite cereals, even though he did not have access to milk, so he had to eat them dry. We sent many boxes of Lucky Charms, Captain Crunch and cocoa Puffs. He also requested Pop Tarts, even though he did not have access to a toaster. These types of items are great to send in the very hot summer months, when packages are exposed to high heat for long periods of time. Other cookies that I have sent include: Congo Bars, Mounds Bars – clone, Smores Bars, Oh Henry Bars, Butterfinger Bars – clone, Mexican Wedding Cakes, Mint Cookies using Ritz crackers, Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Cookies and biscotti. Truly anything you send will be greatly appreciated and enjoyed.
Robbie IN

Nancy and all Nancy-landers. I got this recipe on a handout that a drugstore had put in our "good bag" at the Taste of Home Cooking School and since we diabetics are always looking for recipes for some of our special dishes, thought I would share it with you. It does not say where the recipe originated.

Sara in FL

Diabetic Peanut butter Pie

1 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 (8 oz. package) low fat or fat free cream cheese, softened
1/4 Splenda
1 prepared graham cracker pie crust
chopped nuts (optional)

Blend peanut butter and softened cream cheese until smooth. In a separate bowl, beat heavy cream and Splenda until stiff. Fold whipped cream into the peanut butter and cream cheese mix a little at a time until well blended. Spoon into graham cracker crust and chill for at least 4 hours.
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to Susie Indy:
I am so glad to hear that you are going to be OK after such a harrowing experience; God bless you and my prayers are with you.

I have been meaning to send this in for a long time. When I was in H.S.( long, long ago! lol ) my teacher taught us to use T. for tablespoon and t. for teaspoon when copying recipes. Since then, I have always used these abbreviations to save time.

I also want to thank all of the people in this newsletter for sharing all of the great recipes and ideas, especially Mr. Drinkwater; if I lived close to him I would be so big I would need a tent to wear!!! lol

May God bless each and every one of you and have a blessed Easter.
Kay in western N.C.

Hi Nancy and all. To Dee in Tucson who was asking if anyone knew about the potato bags. I had ordered one and used it for the first time tonight. I cooked a large potato for 5 minutes and it was perfect. Just as good as if it was cooked for an hour in the oven. I will definitely be using this a lot. For those who do not sew or do not want to make one themselves, I will furnish you with a link where I purchased mine. The price is $6.75 with free shipping, and there is a large selection of different patterns to choose from. Here is the link. I highly recommend this method to cook baked potatoes whether you make your own bag or not.

Spuds Potato Baker [PB3010] - $6.75 : MTBobbins, Handmade in America
Sara in FL

Hi Nancy, Hope you and "fur babies" are looking forward to spring as much as we and our fur babies are.

Re: 3-5-10 N/L JL in S Jersey, the Mac & Cheese Balls sounds good. Since there are only 2 of us home now it's hard not to have leftovers. I plan on trying this, question, do you think the finished balls could be layered between paper towels in a crockpot and kept warm?

Dee in Tucson: Looked up the pattern for potato bags. Printed it off but was unable to print a copy of the potato design, may improvise here. Sounds like a likely project for some Christmas gifts.
Margaret, Tulsa

Cream Cheese Bars

2 pkgs. crescent rolls
1 divided egg
2 (8 oz) pkgs. softened cream cheese
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon

Preheat oven to 325°. Press 1 package of crescent rolls into a greased 9 x 13 inch dish. Combine the egg yolk with the cream cheese, vanilla and 1 cup of sugar. Whip until fluffy. Spread over the crescent rolls. Top with second package of rolls. Beat egg white until stiff and brush over top. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over the top. Bake 30 minutes.
JL in South Jersey
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This is a really very tasty muffins to satisfy your sweet tooth. They have everything, low calorie, low fat and high fibre.

Guilt Free Muffins

Mix:
1 pkg (any flavor) Krusteaz FAT-FREE Muffin Mix
2 cups wheat bran
2 tsp baking soda
1 cup unsweetened/natural applesauce
1 cup water
At this point, I like to add 1/2 cup of any dried fruit and/or nuts to the mix.

Spoon batter into muffin pan paper liners or spray muffin cups well with Pam (makes 18 muffins) and bake 400 oven for 20 -25 minutes. These muffins freeze very well. If on Weight Watchers - 1 muffin = 1 point.
Judy/Buffalo
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In Friday's newsletter, Dee in Tucson gave a link for instructions to make fabric potato bags for microwaving "baked" potatoes. When I clicked on the link, it said the page was no longer there. However, my sister has been making those bags for a couple of years and has sold lots of them. We use them all the time and they are wonderful. We've also used them for microwaving sweet potatoes, sweet corn, and softening tortillas.
Vergie in TX

Does anyone remember the recipe for the brownies with the big chocolate bars in the middle.
I can not find it.
Thanks Kathy

Hi Nancy and all great cooks and of course all the furry pals,

First I tried this link and it don't work. I have one of those potato bags a friend gave me and it is the best. I have wanted to make some for family but can't find instructions. I hope you can correct this link.
http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-potato-bags/

Potatoes, they say, are turning out fluffy and really good. I made one yesterday and will try it today, but did hear it works.
Dee in Tucson

Nancy I was intrigued by the post regarding a potato bag. I tried the link posted and it didn't work (baker had dropped out). Did a search and here is the corrected link:
http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-potato-baker-bags/
Arvilla

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Susie Indy, glad to hear you are feeling better, sounds like you had a rough time of it. Nancy's newsletters will always make you feel better too.
Take care. Earlene in NC.

Don't know where I got this recipe. But it is about the best cake I have ever eaten. So if it came from here sorry I didn't give credit. But boy is it good. Pat W Menifee Ca

Chocolate Cherry Bundt Cake

1 chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup oil 2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 can cherry pie filling
1 cup chocolate chips

Mix cake mix, eggs, oil, and vanilla with mixer. The batter will be very thick and Heavy. Add cherry pie filling and mix in with mixer (yes - Use the mixer to blend the cherries will break up some) You can do this by hand but as the batter is thick it does take awhile and a bit of strength. Or you can do both.

Add chocolate chips and stir with a wooden spoon. Grease (Pam) a Bundt pan and fill with batter-level out Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 55 minutes or until test done Cool In pan for 15 minutes remove from pan.

When cooled sprinkle with confectionery sugar.
Pat W Menifee Ca
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Recipes from the Past

Vegetable Bake
Makes 5 servings

1 (16-oz.) pkg. frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower
1 (10-3/4 oz.) can cream of broccoli soup (or cream of anything you prefer)
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1-1/3 cups French fried onions

In 2-quart microwave safe casserole, combine vegetables, soup, milk, soy
sauce, cheese and 2/3 cups French fried onions. Microwave on HIGH for 10-12 minutes (or bake in 375 degree oven for 30-35 minutes) until vegetables are hot, stirring occasionally. Top with remaining 2/3 onions.
A French's & Campbell's Recipe
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This is my Mothers recipe and I just love them. They are quick and easy to make. I use whole wheat flour when I make them and add some chopped nuts.

Orange Diabetic Muffins

1 very large orange
1/2 Cup raisins
1/2 Cup milk
1/4 Cup Canola oil
1 egg

Put all of this into a food processor and blend well. Start with orange first and cut it up into 1/2 then each piece into 1/4's.

In a large bowl measure 1-1/2 Cups of flour, 1/4 cup Splenda, 1 tsp baking power and 1 tsp baking soda and a pinch of salt. Combine all of this together then add wet mixture and mix. If you find that it is too dry you can add 1/4 cup of orange juice or milk to the mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes,
Makes 12 large muffins.
Colleen In Ontario
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Granny's Fried Apples

2 qts. small tart apples, unpeeled
1 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter

Cut each apple into 6 wedges; core. Place in 10 inch skillet. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon; dot with butter. Cover with lid or foil. Place skillet on cold burner; turn heat to low. Cook, stirring only occasionally, until tender, about 45 minutes. Uncover and cook 3 to 5 minutes longer. Serve warm. Makes 6-8 servings.
Lisa
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Batter Fried Vegetables

Mushroom, onion rings, carrots, asparagus, zucchini and yellow squash
broccoli, cauliflower

Pancake batter
Vegetable oil
Salt and pepper to taste (after deep frying)

Dip vegetables in batter. Deep fry in vegetable oil.
Works well with zucchini and other squash. Love fresh asparagus deep fried. Carrots should be cut into 3 inch lengths and cut into strips about 1/2 inch wide and cooked a few minutes before dipping in batter and frying.
Lisa
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Pork Chop Supper

6 pork chops
6 potatoes
1 large or 2 small cans pork & beans
1 onion

Brown meat in skillet in a small amount of shortening. Peel and dice potatoes (par boil in water). Saute onion in meat fryings. Add meat, onion and beans to potatoes with water to cover. Cook with lid on. Cook on low for about 1 hour or until cooked done.
Sue
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Crockpot Pork Chops

6 pork chops
1 can Progresso Soup Chicken and Homestyle Noodles

Place uncooked pork chops in crockpot. Add soup and make sure meat is covered. Add 1/2 soup can water. Check every several hours to see more water if needed. Cook on low for 6 hours.
Sue

Comment
I have made this recipe often. If I don't have pork chops I use chicken breasts instead.
Nancy Rogers
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Tex-Mex Chunky Rice

1 (6 ounce) package Spanish rice mix
2 3/4 cups water
1 (15 ounce) can dark kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, diced
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Shredded Cheddar cheese, for topping
Sour cream, for topping

In a 3-quart saucepan, combine rice mix, water, beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion and seasonings. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for about 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Top each serving with shredded cheese and sour cream. Serves 4.
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Chris in NM

Comment
This recipe is a winner. I love it but instead of dark kidney beans I use canned pinto beans with jalapenos.
Nancy Rogers
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Chili Fritos

4-6 snack size bags Frito Corn Chips (lunchbox size)-crush slightly
1 can chili no beans or hot dog chili-heated
4 oz Velveeta Mexican cheese-melted
1 bag shredded lettuce
2 Roma tomatoes-seeded/chopped
1 grilled chicken breast-chopped* (optional) you can use 1/2 lb ground beef seasoned for tacos or 1/2 lb ground sausage-cook and drained

Heat chili, melt cheese, and keep meat warm. Open bags and stand upright (I use a plastic container to hold them). Spoon in 2 T meat, 2-3 T cheese and top with desired toppings. Give everyone a plastic spoon and napkins. This is a great lunch for the park or a birthday party. Larger bags (the ones for $.99) can be used for adults, just double ingredient amounts.
Mimi ^..^

Comment Walking Tacos. It is so good and easy to fix.
Nancy Rogers
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Corn Bread Taco Bake

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 package taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup water
1 can (12 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 package (8 ½ ounces) corn muffin mix, plus ingredients to prepare mix
1 can French fried onions
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 400. In large skillet, brown ground beef; drain. Stir in taco seasoning, water, corn, green pepper and tomato sauce; pour mixture into 2-quart casserole. In small bowl, prepare corn muffin mix according to package directions; stir in 1/2 can onions. Spoon corn muffin batter around edge of beef mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 400 for 20 minutes or until corn bread is done. Top corn bread with cheese and remaining onions; bake, uncovered, 1 to 3 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
Kyra in FL
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Frugal Recipes from Past Newsletters
Nancy

Tuna and Rice Salad
Tuna and Rice Casserole
Tuna Veggie Salad
Tuna Rice Salad
Crunchy Tuna Salad
Tuna Potato Salad
Tuna Cabbage Salad
Jelled Tuna Salad
Tuna Cones
Tuna Potato Chip Casserole
Tuna Veggie Casserole
Tuna Cheese Melts
Tuna Pot Pie

Tuna Burger

1 can mushroom soup
1 tbsp. minced green pepper
1 can tuna
1 tbsp. minced onion
Buns

Combine soup, tuna, pepper and onion. Cut buns open and cover well with mixture. Bake on cookie sheet in 400 degree oven for 10 minutes or until brown.
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