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~ 12-15-2003 ~

IN TODAY'S ISSUE:

Maggie's World
Ramblings
Crazy Corner
Did You Know?
Discussion Forum
Next Monthly Theme
Your Favorites
Heart Healthy
For Two

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Maggie's World...

Good morning to one and all. Today begins the final full week of preparations before Christmas. If you??™re like me, you must somehow squeeze it in between work and all other activities. Hopefully you will have time to attend a few parties, too. Maybe attend an office party or two? Remember to eat and drink wisely. Eating wisely can be a chore but drinking wisely can mean much more so please do. Besides, staying sober during office parties makes for a LOT more fun when everyone else returns to work embarrassed but can??™t remember all the reasons why, lol. Of course, YOU will remember. I learned a LONG time ago that working over so others can attend the parties is the much better route. No hangover, apologies to make, weird looks from co-workers later, etc. Whatever you do in celebration this season, I hope you remain safe.

We have some terrific recipes in this issue. My thanks to all who helped make it possible. You??™ll find all sorts of recipes for Christmas goodies from your friends at a2z. We have some other things of interest, too, so grab a cup of coffee and get into your best cut & paste mode.

Oh, before we go...remember to send in your favorite diet recipes for the next monthly theme issue. See the section dedicated to that later in the issue. Also, we are getting some good input at our QuickTopic discussion form, too. If you haven??™t already, please drop by A to Z Recipes Discussion Forum and see what is being offered. There??™ve been great recipes, ideas and suggestions. See you there!

Enjoy!



Ramblings...

NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

Shared by Joyce, IL

A negative thought came to my mind.
He wore a charming smile
And I was sorely tempted
to invite him in a while.

And as I hesitated,
He tapped softly on the door
And whispered through the keyhole
As he'd often done before.

He said, "I'll help you hold your grudge,
I'll help you sing the blues,
It seems like all your folks and friends
have turned their backs on you."

He said, "You've been misunderstood,
Mistreated and maligned.
I'll help you cry your heart out
If you'll let me come inside."

But I kept my windows fastened
And my doors securely closed,
For I knew I'd be the loser
If I let him take control.

For negative thoughts can multiply
And crowd the positives out
And make the mind a cesspool
Of anxiety and doubt.

And so I told the negative thought
I could not let him in.
He went his way, but I am sure
That he'll return again.

But no more will I greet him
With a welcome or a smile,
And never will I entertain him---
Even for a while.

I'll fill my mind with positive thoughts
And on the door install
a sign which reads, DO NOT DISTURB
when negative comes to call.

For tho' he knocks a thousand times
And yet, a thousand more,
He cannot dominate my mind
If I don't open up the door.

~Author Unknown



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Did You Know?...

STRESS-FREE HOLIDAYS

Aunt Edna is upset because Cousin Billy is bringing his new girlfriend, and she doesn't think she should have to buy her a gift. Sue and Harry's family can only come on the Saturday before the holiday, and Aunt Judy insists that everything be home cooked. Considering the obstacles and opinions, why will Americans mob the airports and highways this holiday season, as they do every year, to attend gatherings with their extended families?

"People need to feel that connectedness," surmises Charlotte Shoup Olsen, an associate professor of family studies and extension specialist at Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kan. "When everyone is together you get that sense of being part of a bigger community -- not in the sense that you live close by, but just in a sense of belonging. Holidays, especially, offer a good opportunity to build that family history together."

According to a recent poll conducted by Harris Interactive and sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America, Rock Island, Ill., 90 percent of Americans attend a holiday event such as Thanksgiving or Christmas with extended family.

"Nearly all Americans in our survey (99 percent) feel it's good for children to know their relatives and family history," comments Sharon Snawerdt of Modern Woodmen. Modern Woodmen, a fraternal benefit society offering financial services, promotes strong family relationships through its many member programs as well as its Web site, www.gatherings.info.

Snawerdt adds, "Ninety percent of survey respondents indicated that spending time with extended family is one of the most important parts of their lives."

Family Feuds

The holidays are a time for "peace on earth," but that doesn't stop Uncle Joe from fighting with Aunt Helen.

"Holidays are a time when people come home, and grown, mature adults will fall back into those old childhood roles in the family and past hard feelings resurface," explains Olsen. "Big sis just can't get over feeling that baby brother was spoiled rotten, even if they are both in their 40s."

Olsen says that all family members should be included in the invitation, even the black sheep or the two family members having a feud.

"If someone refuses to come because so and so will be there, there is nothing you can do about it," she says. "That is his or her baggage."

Olsen offers some tips for how to handle family members who may not like to be in the same room with one another.

* Appoint a neutral member of the family to take on the role of mediator. (This person should use humor and tact to encourage guests to avoid touchy subjects. In other words, if Uncle Joe starts discussing Grandpa's will, the mediator should gracefully make it known that this isn't the appropriate time to bring up that topic.)

* Assign seats using place cards.

* Set up smaller table arrangements throughout the house.

* Limit alcoholic beverages. Alcohol makes some people braver and more confrontational.

Giving and Receiving

It wouldn't be the holidays without gift giving, but as families grow larger many struggle with how to handle it. Olsen offers these tips:

*A grab bag. In this system, set a price limit and have each guy bring a guy gift and each gal bring a gal gift.

*A drawing. Each participant planning to attend the event draws a name from a hat (or via phone or email) and brings a gift for only that person.

*A homemade gift exchange. Crafts, food items and artwork are good suggestions. This is for the family willing to invest some time, but not as much money.

*A "time" gift certificate exchange. These can feature anything from snow shoveling to babysitting services.

*A kids-only exchange.

*A collection of donations for the local food pantry or group sponsorship of a needy family.

Finally, Olsen suggests forgoing the gift giving altogether and replacing it with activities even more meaningful. Modern Woodmen's web site offers a host of tips for making your family gathering fun. Aside from the standard board games and card games, your family may want to try these ideas:

Games and Activities

"Picture Lotto"?
Make your own game using copies of your family pictures.

"Frosty"?
Use some toilet paper, construction paper and family teams to have some family fun in this interactive game.

"Unwrap the Gift"?
This game uses a bag of candy or small gift items, a multi-layer-wrapped gift box and some music to create fun for the very young, as well as the adults.

Scrapbook, photography and video ideas:

A Family Time Capsule?
It can't get much easier than videotaping the festivities to save for posterity. You can incorporate interviews with family members asking them to share their favorite memories or a song.

Gathering Scrapbook?
More than compiling a multifaceted record of a gathering, creating scrapbooks can be a rewarding. At your next family event have each family create a page. Take pictures that day thinking about each family, so you can get a representative sample. When the film is developed, place the appropriate pictures with that family's page. Compile together and share at your next gathering.

"The important part of gift giving isn't so much what you get, but prolonging the family time together," says Olsen. "Instead of a gift exchange, you can think of activities or games to do together. You can sing carols or look over photo albums. You can view family videos or make a video heirloom. Any holiday tradition is an opportunity beyond eating to spend time together. You have a short amount of time together, but you want to make it a good memory for the whole year."

"That's one gift everyone will appreciate."

Source: ARA-American Restaurant Association



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Next Monthly Theme...

Favorite Diet Recipes

I thought this was appropriate as we will all be looking for ways to shed some of the pounds gained by all the "holiday cheer". Now, here is the NEW set of rules:

A to Z Recipes continues with its popular Theme Issues. We will share theme recipes and post them on the first Sunday of each month. Send your recipes no later than the last Friday of each month to have them posted in the next monthly theme issue. You may send in TWO of your favorite theme recipes in ONE email. If the number of recipes exceeds those needed in the issue, the publisher will post as many from every submitter as possible and save the remaining recipes for the following Sundays of that month. The rules for recipe submissions for the monthly theme issues are the same as ALL recipes submitted for posting.

The rules are as follows:

As a service to your fellow readers, please send only recipes that are in a form that others could easily copy and save for their own use. Recipes that would require a lot of editing or cleaning up or use non-standard measurements should not be submitted. Recipes without a name and location of sender may NOT be posted or posted without any credit given. There will be NO recipes posted that are from other recipe-zines. A to Z Recipes protects the privacy of its readers and does NOT publish email addresses. There will be no exceptions.

The deadline for January's theme issue is Friday, December 26th.

Theme recipes must have subject: "Favorite Diet Recipes" and will be posted on Sunday, January 4th.

As usual, only recipes are to be sent to: A to Z Recipes Inbox

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Crazy Corner...

Don't Mess With Mom

Shared by Mary Jane, CA

My son came home from school one day,
with a smirk upon his face.
He decided he was smart enough,
to put me in my place.

"Guess what I learned in Civics Two,
what's taught by Mr. Wright?
It's all about the laws today,
The "Children's Bill of Rights."

It says I need not clean my room,
don't have to cut my hair.
No one can tell me what to think,
or speak, or what to wear.

I have freedom from religion,
and regardless what you say,
I don't have to bow my head,
and I sure don't have to pray.

I can wear earrings if I want,
And pierce my tongue & nose.
I can read & watch just what I like,
and get tattoos from head to toes.

And if you ever spank me,
I'll charge you with a crime.
I'll back up all my charges,
with the marks on my behind.

Don't you ever touch me,
My body's only for my use,
not for your hugs and kisses,
that's just more child abuse.

Don't preach about your morals,
like your Mama did to you.
That's nothing more than mind control,
And it's illegal too!

Mom, I have these children's rights,
so you can't influence me,
or I'll call Children's Services Division,
better known as C.S.D.

Of course my first instinct was
To toss him out the door.
But the chance to teach him a lesson
made me think a little more.

I mulled it over carefully,
I couldn't let this go.
A smile crept upon my face,
he's messing with a pro.

The next day I took him shopping
at the local Goodwill Store.
I told him," Pick out all you want,
there's shirts & pants galore.

I've called and checked with C.S.D.
who said they didn't care
if I bought you K-Mart shoes
instead of those Nike Airs.

And I've canceled that appointment
to take your driver's test.
The C.S.D. is unconcerned
so I'll decide what's best.

I said "No time to stop and eat,
or pick up stuff to munch.
And tomorrow you can start to learn
to make your own sack lunch.

Just save the raging appetite,
and wait till dinner time.
We're having liver and onions,
favorite dish of mine.

He asked, "Can I please rent a movie,
to watch on my VCR?"
"Sorry, but I sold your TV,
for new tires on my car.

I also rented out your room,
you'll take the couch instead.
All the C.S.D. requires is
a roof for over your head.

Your clothing won't be trendy now,
and I'll choose what we eat.
That allowance that you used to get,
will buy me something neat.

I'm selling off your
dirt bike & roller blades.
Check out the "Parents Bill of Rights,"
It's in effect today!

Hey hot shot, are you crying,
and why are you on your knees?
Are you asking GOD to help you out,
instead of C.S.D.?

Send to all people that have kids or have raised kids!!



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FOURTEEN-IN-ONE COOKIES
(Master Recipe)
Makes about 7 dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies

~Sent in by: Kimber, IN

Simplicity itself. We love this recipe, especially at holiday time, because from just one easy cookie dough, you can make fourteen kinds of cookies. Putting the sugar through a food processor gives these cookies a wonderful lightness and fineness of texture.

Have all ingredients at room temperature, 68 to 70ºF.

In a large bowl, beat on medium speed until very fluffy and well blended:

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup sugar, processed in a food processor for 30 seconds, or
superfine sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt

Add and beat until well combined:

1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Reduce the speed to low and beat in just until combined:

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

Divide the dough in half and wrap in plastic. Refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour. (The dough can be refrigerated for up to 2 days or it can be double-wrapped and frozen for up to 1 month.)

To bake, position a rack in the upper third and another in the lower third of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375ºF.

Remove 1 disk of dough from the refrigerator and cut in half. Return the unused portion to the refrigerator. Either: Scoop the cookie dough into 1-tablespoon balls with a small ice cream scoop and roll each ball between your palms until smooth. Place the dough balls on parchment-lined cookie sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Using the bottom of a smooth, flour-coated glass, flatten each dough ball to about 1/8 inch thick.

Or: Lightly flour the work surface. Roll the dough to 1/8 inch thick, using an offset spatula to loosen the dough. Sprinkle the surface lightly with flours as needed to keep the dough from sticking. Cut the dough into desired shapes. Place the dough shapes on parchment-lined cookie sheets, spacing about 1/2 inch apart. Get as many dough shapes as you can out of each sheet, because the dough should be rolled only 2 times. Discard any leftover dough after the second rolling, or form the leftover dough into balls and flatten them to about 1/8 inch thick.

Bake, 2 sheets at a time, until the cookies are evenly golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes, rotate the sheets halfway through baking for even browning. Using a thin-bladed spatula, immediately transfer the cookies to racks to cool to room temperature. Decorate the cooled cookies, if desired, and transfer to an airtight container.

Cornmeal Citrus Cookies
Follow the master recipes, adding 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon or orange zest to the creamed butter, sugar, and salt, and substituting 1 cup find cornmeal for 1 cup of the flour.

Chocolate-Cinnamon Cookies
Follow the master recipe, adding 1 ounce melted and cooled unsweetened chocolate to the creamed butter, sugar, and salt. Substitute 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa for 1/4 cup of the flour and add 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon to the flour-cocoa mixture.

Marble Cookies
Follow the master recipe, stirring 2 ounces melted and cooled semisweet or bittersweet chocolate into one-quarter of the master recipe dough. Divide the chocolate dough into 6 portions. Press into the remaining three-quarters of the master recipe dough. Knead the doughs together to create a marbled effect.

Lemon Butter Cookies
Follow the master recipe, adding 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest to the creamed butter, sugar, and salt.

Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
Follow the master recipe, adding 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest to the creamed butter, sugar, and salt, and stirring 2 tablespoons poppy seeds into the finished dough.

Orange Butter Cookies
Follow the master recipe, adding 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest to the creamed butter, sugar, and salt.

Orange-Nut Cookies
Follow the master recipe, adding 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest and 1 cup finely ground walnuts, pecans, or skinned hazelnuts to the creamed butter, sugar, and salt.

Coconut Cookies
Follow the master recipe, stirring 1 cup flaked sweetened dried coconut, toasted, into the finished dough.

Ginger Cookies
Follow the master recipe, adding 1 teaspoon ground ginger to the flour and stirring 6 tablespoons finely minced candied ginger into the finished dough.

Butterscotch Cookies
Follow the master recipe, substituting 1 cup packed light brown sugar for the sugar.

Peanut Butter Cookies
Because of the extra fat from the peanut butter, these cookies have a sandier, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Follow the master recipe, creaming 2/3 cup peanut butter with the butter, sugar, and salt.

Spice Cookies
Follow the master recipe, substituting 1 cup packed light brown sugar for the sugar and adding 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves to the flour.

Raisin-Spice Cookies
Prepare Spice Cookies, above, stirring 1/2 cup finely minced raisins or 1/2 cup dried currants into the finished dough.



CHRISTMAS POTPOURRI

~Sent in by Treva, NC

3 cinnamon sticks
3 bay leaves
1/4 cup whole cloves
1/2 lemon, halved
1/2 orange, halved
1 quart water

Combine all ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer as long as desired (may use crock pot). Check often and add additional water if needed. Mixture may be stored in refrigerator several days and reused.

Makes your house smell wonderful!



BOURBON BALLS

~Sent in by Jean, Syracuse, NY

1 stick of butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
4 Tbsp bourbon
1 cup chopped nuts
Melted Chocolate (Optional)

Cream together sugar and butter.

Add bourbon and pecans.

Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Shape into balls.

Optional: Dip into chocolate.



SURPRISE PECAN PIE

~Sent in by Faye, TX

1 cup sugar
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup melted butter
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans

Place all ingredients in a blender. If blender will not hold the entire mixture, reserve some of the milk to add later.

Pour mixture into miniature pie pans, muffin tins or a 10" pie pan. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour or until set. The pie makes its own crust.

Yields 8 servings.



HERBED ROAST BEEF WITH
HORSERADISH SAUCE AND YORKSHIRE PUDDING

~Sent in by Ingrid, Coos Bay, OR

1 3-rib standing rib roast (about 7 lbs, 3.2 Kg)
1/4 cup (60 ml) Dijon-style mustard
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3/4 cup (180 ml) chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbs (30 ml) olive oil
2 tsp (10 ml) dried thyme
2 tsp (10 ml) dried rosemary
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

For best results, age the beef for 4 to 7 days. Unwrap the roast, dry it thoroughly with paper towels, and place it on a wire rack set over a pan lined with paper towels. Refrigerate uncovered for 4 to 7 days. Before cooking, trim off any parts that are completely dehydrated.

Whether you age the beef or not, allow the roast to sit at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours before cooking. Tie segments of cooking twine around the roast, between and parallel to the ribs, to prevent the outer layer of meat from separating from the rest of the roast during cooking. Place the roast rib-side down on a wire rack in a large roasting pan. Spread the top and sides with the mustard. Combine the remaining ingredients and spread over the mustard. Place in a preheated 200F (95C) oven until the internal temperature reaches 130F (55C) for medium-rare, about 3 1/2 hours, or 30 minutes per pound. Remove from the oven and let stand 30 to 60 minutes before serving. Reserve the drippings for the Yorkshire pudding.

To carve, stand the roast up so the bones are pointing upward. Remove the twine and slide a long carving knife along the ribs to separate the meat from the bones. Place cut-side down and cut across the grain into thick slices.

Serves 6 to 8.

Horseradish Sauce

1 cup (250 ml) sour cream
3 Tbs (45 ml) prepared horseradish, or to taste
1 Tbs (15 ml) Dijon-style mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving. Makes about 1 1/4 cups (310 ml).

Yorkshire Pudding

2 eggs
1 cup (250 ml) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 ml) milk
1/2 tsp (2 ml) salt
2 Tbs (30 ml) beef drippings

Combine the egg, flour, milk, and salt in an electric blender. Process at high speed for 2 to 3 seconds. Turn off the machine and scrape down the sides of the jar. Blend for 40 seconds. To make by hand, beat the eggs and salt until frothy. Beat in the flour gradually, followed by the milk. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Heat the beef drippings in a large roasting pan (you may use the one the roast was cooked in after removing the rest of the drippings) over moderate heat until the drippings are hot and begin to bubble. Beat the batter briefly and pour into the hot roasting pan. Place in a preheated 375F (190C) oven and bake for about 30 minutes, until the batter is crisp and brown and has risen up the sides of the pan. Cut the pudding into squares and serve immediately.

Serves 6 to 8.



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Heart Healthy...




CRANBERRY MUFFINS
Was | 6 POINTS
Now | 2 POINTS
Servings | 12
Preparation Time | 17 min
Cooking Time | 25 min

~Sent in by: Joyce, IL

If you gave up muffins because you were shocked by their calorie and fat content, listen up: This delicious, healthier version has a fraction of the POINTS!

Ingredients:
1 serving cooking spray (5 one-second sprays per serving)
or enough to coat pan
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup uncooked old-fashioned oats
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. table salt
1 cup fat-free vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup fat-free skim milk
2 Tbsp. fat-free egg substitute
1 Tbsp. reduced-calorie margarine, melted
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 Tbsp. sugar

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400ºF.

Coat a 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray, or fill pan with paper liners. Combine flour, oats, 1/4 cup of sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl; mix well with a fork, make a well in the center and set aside.

Whisk together yogurt, milk, egg substitute, margarine and vanilla in a small bowl. Fold mixture into dry ingredients until blended; fold in cranberries. Spoon batter into prepared pan, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Bake for 20 minutes; sprinkle tops of muffins with remaining tablespoon of sugar. Bake until a wooden toothpick inserted in center of a muffin comes out clean, about 5 minutes more. Allow to cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely.

Tips:
We renovated Cranberry Muffins by:
Using fat-free yogurt to yield a moist texture while cutting back on lots of oil. Replacing the remaining fat with reduced-calorie margarine. Swapping fat-free egg substitute for whole eggs. Opting for fat-free milk over whole milk.



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BLACK & WHITE CHEESECAKE

~Sent in by Larry Holmes, Ontario, Canada

5 chocolate wafers
1 tablespoon butter softened
¾ 8-ounce package light cream cheese, softened
¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup thawed frozen light whipped topping
2 1-ounce squares semisweet chocolate
mint leaves and raspberries for garnish

ABOUT 4 ½ HOURS BEFORE SERVING OR EARLY IN THE DAY.

Line two 6-ounce ramekins or custard cups with foil. Finely crush chocolate wafers. In small bowl, combine chocolate wafer crumbs with butter until blended. Press half crumb mixture onto bottom of each ramekin; set ramekins aside.

In small bowl, with mixer at high speed, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. With rubber spatula gently fold whipped topping into cream-cheese mixture until blended. Spoon half of cream-cheese mixture into ramekins, smoothing to level top.

In heavy saucepan over very low heat, heat 1 square semisweet chocolate until melted and smooth, stirring constantly. Into remaining cream-cheese mixture in bowl, fold melted chocolate; spoon chocolate-cream-cheese mixture over first layer, smoothing to level top. Cover cheesecake desserts with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve, at least 4 hours.

To serve, melt remaining square semisweet chocolate; spoon melted chocolate into small plastic bag. With scissors, cut a small opening in corner of plastic bag. Onto each of 2 dessert plates, pipe a decorative design with melted chocolate. Remove foil with cheesecake desserts from ramekins; peel off foil and invert desserts onto chocolate design on plates. Garnish with mints leaves and raspberries.

Each serving:
Calories: 555
Fat: 40 g
Cholesterol: 73 mg
Sodium: 525 mg



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