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IN TODAY'S ISSUE:

Publisher's Desk
Ramblings
Crazy Corner
How Can You Help?
Did You Know?
Discussion Forum
Next Monthly Theme
Leftovers Favorites
Publisher's Choice
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Publisher's Desk...

Ah! Leftovers! Actually, it??™s not a bad word. If not for leftovers, my kids might go hungry 3 days a week while I am working 12-hour shifts. It??™s what you do with leftovers that makes them a treasure. In today??™s issue, we have some wonderful planned leftovers recipes from Larry Holmes in Ontario, Canada. Yes, some folks (like Larry and me) actually plan for such meals. If you??™re as smart as I think you are, you should, too. If you cook for only yourself or for two, preparing meals for planned leftovers is a must. And, for every time I light up the fire on the pit on our patio, someone??™s going to have some great meals in days to follow. I cannot recall a time that I prepared brisket when I didn??™t cook extra, chop or slice, and set aside some portions for other meals. Even meatloaf, pot roast, baked or stewed chicken, etc. can be made ahead and enjoyed just as much in subsequent sittings. If you are one who says ???I don??™t DO leftovers!???, you are certainly missing the boat, my friend! I hope you get some ideas from today??™s issue. And, please join me in thanking Larry for all the time and effort he put into his submissions.

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Ramblings...

Wise Words

Shared by Julie, TX

1. If you're too open-minded, your brains will fall out.
2. Don't worry about what people think; they don't do it very often.
3. Going to a church doesn't make you a Christian any more than standing in a garage makes you a car.
4. It isn't the jeans that make your butt look fat.
5. Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.
6. My idea of housework is to sweep the room with a glance.
7. Not one shred of evidence supports the notion that life is serious.
8. It is easier to get forgiveness than permission.
9. For every action, there is an equal and opposite government program.
10. If you look like your passport picture, you probably need the trip.
11. Bills travel through the mail at twice the speed of checks.
12. A conscience is what hurts when all your other parts feel good.
13. Eat well, stay fit, die anyway. (Just remember how lucky you were to get a free trip around the sun.)
14. Men are from earth. Women are from earth. Deal with it.
15. No man has ever been shot while doing the dishes.
16. A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand.
17. Middle age is when broadness of the mind and narrowness of the waist change places.
18. Opportunities always look bigger going than coming.
19. Junk is something you've kept for years and throw away three weeks before you need it.
20. There is always one more imbecile than you counted on.
21. Experience is a wonderful thing. It enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again.
22. By the time you can make the ends meet, they move the ends.
23. Thou shall not weigh more than thy refrigerator.
24. Someone who thinks logically provides a nice contrast to the real world.
25. If you must choose between two evils, choose the one that you've never tried before.


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Did You Know?...

Snappy Sandwich Spreads for Leftover Meats

Beat the humdrum leftover blues with one of these snazzy spreads.

Spicy Roasted Red Peppers

Great slathered on turkey or ham between 2 pieces of rye bread (or another hearty bread).

Drain and chop 1 jar (7 ounces) roasted peppers. Cook in a skillet over medium heat with 1 tablespoon each olive oil, ground cumin and sugar until heated; let cool.

Simple Avocado Salsa

Perfect with turkey (or roast beef) and shredded lettuce on toasted whole-wheat bread.

In a food processor, pulse 1 cup quartered tomatillos or cherry tomatoes with 1 small onion, 1 avocado and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Season with salt, pepper and fresh cilantro, if you have any.

Horseradish and Mustard Mayo

Try this with roast beef or turkey, a couple slices of tomato and white bread.

Mix together 5 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard. Season with pepper. If you have some on hand, add some chopped red onion.

Source: cookingvillage.com



LEFTOVERS?

By Tawra Kellam*

Leftovers seem to be a never ending thing around our house. There are many ways to use leftovers and sometimes it can be hard to get creative. Here are several tips from Not Just Beans to get you started.

~Freeze leftovers in a muffin tin lined with aluminum foil. When frozen label, store in a freezer bag and use for lunch one day.

~Grind up 1 serving of leftovers and use as baby food. If you don't use them right away, freeze in ice cube trays, when frozen transfer to a freezer bag.

~Cut leftover meat loaf or roast beef into chunks and add them to spaghetti sauce to make speedy spaghetti and meatballs.

~Chili Pie- Pour 4 cups extra chili in a deep pie or casserole dish. (Add one can corn or other mixed vegetables if you have a little less than 4 cups.) Prepare 1 recipe cornbread according to directions. Drip batter over chili. Bake at 375?° for 30 minutes or until the cornbread is done. Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese if desired.

~Spread leftover sloppy Joe meat (hamburger with bbq sauce can also be used) in a casserole dish. Place sliced American cheese or cheddar cheese over the meat and top the cheese with homemade or refrigerator biscuits. Bake at 350?° until the biscuits are done.

~Meatloaf- Saut?© 1 large sliced onion in a frying pan. Cut meatloaf into bite size pieces. In the frying pan add meatloaf, one 8-ounce can of tomato sauce, plus a can of peas or mixed vegetables. Heat through.

~Grind up or dice leftover roast beef, stew meat, etc. Add to scrambled eggs along with cubed leftover potatoes for an easy breakfast.

~Use leftover pork and beans to make an open-faced sandwich. Put the beans on hamburger bun halves or bread, top with a slice of American cheese and broil until the cheese starts to bubble and is melted.

~Hash is a good way to use extra onions, peppers and hamburger. Here's a good Hash recipe.

Hash

?? lb. ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut
?? cup regular rice, uncooked
2 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

In large skillet, brown beef, onion, and green pepper. Drain fat. Add tomatoes, rice, chili powder, salt and pepper. Heat through. Pour into 2 quart casserole. Cover and bake 1 hour at 350.

*About the Author:
Tawra Kellam is the author of Not Just Beans. Not Just Beans is a frugal cookbook which has over 540 recipes and 400 t 14477/30070_0967697425.01._PE_PI_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg 01._PE_PI_SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg">
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Next Monthly Theme...

Five Ingredients Or Less Recipes

I believe this is a GREAT theme topic, don't you? I had been toying with the idea and then Mary from Nashville, TN solidified things for me when she sent me a slew of great recipes compiled when her local group had their theme of using 5 ingredients or less. Yes, we all enjoy preparing those more complex recipes and serving up something unique (if not spectacular!) to our family and friends. However, there is much to be said in "less is best". Do you have a recipe or two that require 5 ingredients or less to prepare? You know...the ones you rely on when time (or money) is at a minimum and hunger is high? How about that recipe that is so simple ingredient-wise but produces such fabulous results? Please share them with us in what could be a superb theme issue. 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:

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Crazy Corner...

Wrong Song

A pastor explained to his congregation that the church was in need of some extra money, so he asked them to consider being more than generous. He offered that whoever gave the most would be able to pick three hymns. After the offering plates were passed about the church, the pastor glanced down and noticed that someone had graciously offered a $1,000 bill. He was so excited that he immediately shared his joy with his congregation and said he'd like to personally thank the person who placed the money in the plate. A very quiet, elderly, saintly lady in the back of the church shyly raised her hand. The pastor asked her to come to the front, so she slowly she made her way towards him. The pastor told her how wonderful it was that she gave so much, and in thanks he asked her to pick out three hymns. Her eyes brightened as she looked over the congregation. She pointed to the three most handsome men in the church and said, "I'll take him and him and him."



Church Business

During a Papal audience, a business man approached the Pope and made this offer: Change the last line of the Lord's Prayer from "give us this day our daily bread" to "give us this day our daily chicken." and KFC will donate 10 million dollars to Catholic charities. The Pope declined. 2 weeks later the man approached the Pope again. This time with a 50 million dollar offer. Again the Pope declined. A month later the man offers 100 million, this time the Pope accepts. At a meeting of the Cardinals, The Pope announces his decision in the good news/bad news format. The good news is... that we have 100 million dollars for charities. The bad news is that we lost the Wonder Bread account!



Not The Same?

A married man goes to confessional and says to the priest, "Father, I had an affair with a woman... almost." "What do you mean almost?" questioned the priest. "Well, we got undressed and rubbed together, but then I stopped." "Rubbing together is the same as putting it in," explains the priest. "You're not to go near that woman again. Now, say five Hail Mary's and put $50 in the poor box."

The man leaves confessional, says his prayers, and then walks over to the poor box. He pauses for a moment and then decides to leave. The priest quickly runs over to the man and exclaims, "I saw that... you didn't put any money in the poor box!" "Well Father, I rubbed up against it and, like you said, it's the same as putting it in!"



Divine Help

Imagine his surprise when the Pope sat down in the seat next to him for the flight. Still, the gentleman was too shy to speak to the Pontiff. Shortly after take-off, the Pope began a crossword puzzle. 'This is fantastic,' thought the gentleman. 'I'm really good at crosswords. Perhaps, if the Pope gets stuck, he'll ask me for assistance.'

Almost immediately, the Pope turned to the gentleman and said, "Excuse me, but do you know a four letter word that ends in 'unt' are refers to a woman?" Only one word leapt to mind... a vulgar one. 'I can't tell the Pope that. There must be another,' thought the gentleman. Then, it hit him. He turned to the Pope and said, "I think you're looking for the word 'aunt'."

"Of course!" exclaimed the Pope. "I don't suppose you happen to have an eraser????



Makes Cents

A priest and a rabbi are walking down the street together, and they both want a drink, but they have no money on them. The priest says, "I've got an idea how to get us some free drinks." He walks in alone and the rabbi stands at the door and watches. The priest orders a drink, drinks it, and then the bartender gives him his tab. The priest says, "But my son, I've already paid for the drink." The bartender says, "I'm terribly sorry, father, but it's really busy in here and I must have forgotten." The rabbi walks in and orders a drink. After he drinks it, the bartender gives him the tab, and the rabbi says, "Son, I paid you when I ordered the drink." The bartender says, "I'm terribly sorry, rabbi, I don't know what's wrong with me, but that's the second time that happened to me today." The rabbi says, "That's okay, son, no offense taken. Now, just give me change for the twenty I gave you, and I'll be on my way."



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Leftovers Favorites...



PLANNED LEFTOVERS

~All submitted by Larry Holmes, Ontario, Canada

~LAMB~

GRILLED LEMON-GARLIC LEG OF LAMB

3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
?? teaspoon lemon rind
?? teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
?? teaspoon pepper
?? cup olive or vegetable oil
1 boned and butterflied leg of lamb (about 3 pounds)

In small bowl or food processor, combine garlic, lemon juice and rind, rosemary and pepper; gradually pour in oil and mix until smooth. Place lamb in shallow dish; pour marinade over, turning to coat both sides. Cover and let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours or refrigerate overnight (bring to room temperature before cooking).

Remove lamb from marinade, reserving marinade. On greased grill 4 inches from hot coals or at high setting, or under broiler, grill lamb for 15 minutes, brushing with marinade several times; turn and cook for 12 minutes longer or until meat is pink inside. Let meat stand for 10 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain. Reserve one-quarter of the slices for the next meal. (Follows)

Makes 4 to 6 servings.


MIDDLE EASTERN SALAD PLATTER
WITH LAMB IN MUSTARD GARLIC VINAIGRETTE

Half head Boston or romaine lettuce
Lamb in Mustard-Garlic Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

Bulgur Salad:
?? cup bulgur or cracked wheat
?? cup chopped green onions
?? cup chopped celery
?? cup grated carrot
salt and pepper

Dressing:
?? cup yogurt
?? cup sour bream
1 teaspoon each dried oregano and basil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Salad: In bowl, cover bulgur with very hot water. Let stand for 1 hour. Drain well. Add green onions, celery and carrot.

Dressing: Combine yogurt, sour cream, oregano, basil and mustard; mix well. Pour just enough dressing over bulgur mixture to moisten, reserving remaining dressing; toss to mix. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.

Just before serving, toss salad again and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Arrange lettuce leaves on large platter; mound Bulgur Salad on top. Surround with Lamb in Mustard-Garlic Vinaigrette. Pass reserved dressing separately.

Makes about 4 servings.


Lamb in Mustard-Garlic Vinaigrette:
?? cup olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
?? teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cups thinly sliced cooked lamb

In small bowl or food processor, combine oil, lemon juice, garlic and mustard; mix well and pour over lamb. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

~BEEF~

STROGANOFF ON NOODLES

2 ?? pounds stewing beef
2 cups mushrooms (about ?? pound)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 large onions, chopped
2 cups beef stock
1 can (5 ?? ounces) tomato paste
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
pepper
?? cup all-purpose flour
?? pound egg noodles
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
sour cream

Trim beef; cut into ??-inch cubes and set aside. Cut mushrooms in half; set aside. In flameproof Dutch oven, heat oil with butter over medium heat; cook garlic and onions just until softened but not browned. Remove from heat.

Add beef, mushrooms, 1 ?? cups of the stock, tomato paste, paprika, salt, and pepper to taste; mix well. Cover and bake in 325?° F/ oven, stirring occasionally, for about 1 ?? hours or until meat is fork-tender. Remove from oven.

Blend flour with remaining ?? cup stock; stir into beef mixture and cook over medium-high heat, stirring until mixture is thickened and bubbly.

Meanwhile, in saucepan of boiling salted water, cook noodles according to package directions or until al dente. Drain well and arrange on plates. Spoon half the stroganoff over noodles; garnish with parsley and dollops of sour cream. Reserve remaining stroganoff for Beef with Harvest Vegetables.

Makes about 4 servings.


BEEF WITH HARVEST VEGETABLES

4 small potatoes
4 carrots
?? pound green beans
left over stroganoff

Cut potatoes and carrots into chunks; trim beans and slice diagonally into 1 ??-inch pieces. Add to Stroganoff; cover and bake in 325?°F oven for 30 minutes. Let cool to room temperature; cover and refrigerate overnight.

To serve, reheat beef mixture in 325?°F oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until heated through. Alternatively, cook over medium-high heat for 20 to 30 minutes.

Makes about 4 servings.


~FISH~

SALMON TROUT WITH RICE STUFFING

1 salmon trout or whitefish (about 4 pounds)

Stuffing:
3 tablespoons butter
?? cup sliced green onions
2 cups cooked rice
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
?? teaspoon salt
?? teaspoon thyme
pepper
2 lemons

Rinse fish under cold, running water; pat dry inside and out. Set aside.

Stuffing: In skillet, melt butter over medium heat; cook onions for 3 to 4 minutes or just until softened. Remove from heat; stir in rice, parsley, slat, thyme, and pepper to taste. Thinly slice 1 of the lemon. Place half of the slices inside fish; cover with stuffing and place remaining slices on top.

Grease sheet of heavy-duty foil large enough to wrap fish; place fish on top and seal package tightly. Bake in 450?° F oven for 10 minutes per inch of thickness of fish or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork. Cut remaining lemon into wedges and serve with fish. Reserve about half of the fish to chill and serve with Quick Cucumber Sauce.

Serves about 4


COLD FISH CHUNKS WITH QUICK CUCUMBER SAUCE

reserved fish from Salmon Trout
1 cup grated cucumber
salt
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

In sieve, sprinkle cucumber lightly with salt; toss well. Let stand to drain for 20 minutes. Rinse under cold running water and drain on paper towels. Place in bowl and stir in mayonnaise and dill.

Serve with reserved salmon cut into chunks.

Makes about 4 servings


~CHICKEN~

(Buy two chickens about the same size. Cut up them up and freeze wings for another use. Bake the drumsticks and thighs for the first night??™s recipe and cook the chicken breasts in a yogurt-lime sauce to serve cold the second night.)

OVEN-BARBECUED CHICKEN

1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
4 chicken legs, thighs attached
1/3 cup ketchup
?? cup chili sauce
?? cup mango chutney
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
?? teaspoon salt
dash hot pepper sauce

In 13x9-inch baking dish, melt butter in 375?° F oven; add oil, onion and garlic. Place chicken, skin side down, on top; bake for 25 minutes.

In small saucepan or microwave safe dish, bring ketchup, chili sauce, chutney, Worcestershire, salt and hot pepper sauce just to boil. Remove from heat.

Turn chicken over; drain off excess fat. Spoon hot sauce over each piece; bake for 25 minutes or until tender and no longer pink inside.

Makes 4 servings.


CHICKEN BREASTS WITH YOGURT-LIME SAUCE

4 chicken breasts
1 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons lime juice
?? teaspoon grated lime rind
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 slices gingerroot, chopped
?? teaspoon salt
?? teaspoon crushed black pepper

Remove skin and excess fat from chicken; place in single layer, meat side down, in greased baking pan.

Mix together yogurt, lime juice and rind, garlic, gingerroot, salt and pepper; spoon over chicken. Bake in 375?° F oven for 20 minutes.

Turn chicken over, spooning sauce over top; bake for 20 to 25 minutes longer or until tender and no longer pink inside. Cover with foil or plastic wrap. Let cool to room temperature and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Serves 4


~MUSSELS~

MUSSELS WITH TOMATOES AND
LEEKS OVER FETTUCCINE

6 pounds mussels
2 leeks
1 ?? pound fettuccine
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 cloves garlic, chopped
?? teaspoon dried thyme
4 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
?? cup dry white wine
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley

Scrub mussels under cold running water and remove beards. Discard any that are not tightly closed or do not close when tapped. Set aside.

Trim leeks, removed green parts. Slice in half lengthwise and wash well; cut into 1 ??-inch long strips and set aside.

In large pot of boiling water, cook fettuccine until al dente; drain and return to pot. Remove 5 cups fettuccine and rinse under cold water. Drain again and set aside for Pasta Salad. Toss remaining fettuccine with 1 tablespoon of the oil.

Meanwhile, in large heavy saucepan, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook garlic and thyme for 1 minute. Add mussels, leeks, tomatoes and wine; cover and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 8 minutes or until leeks are tender and mussels open (discard any that do not open). Sprinkle with parsley. Reserve about 4 dozen of the mussels and ?? cup of the cooking liquid for Pasta Salad; cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Spoon hot fettuccine onto individual plates or unto large bowls; top with mussel mixture, pouring a little cooking liquid over each.

Makes about 4 servings.


MARINATED PASTA SALAD WITH MUSSELS

Use the pasta and mussels reserved from the first night??™s dinner for this quick and easy salad.

5 cups cooked fettuccine
2 cups shucked cooked mussels (about 4 dozen unshelled)
1 ?? cups frozen green peas, thawed
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 cup pitted black olives, quartered
1 sweet red or green pepper, chopped
2 green onions, chopped
?? cup mussel cooking liquid
?? cup lemon juice
?? cup olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
salt and pepper

In large salad bowl, combine fettuccine, mussels, peas, parsley, olives, red pepper and onions. In small bowl or food processor, combine mussel cooking liquid, lemon juice, oil and garlic; mix well. Pour over pasta mixture and toss. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.



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VEGETABLE CHICKEN CASSEROLE

8 oz. medium egg noodles
1 cup water
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
16-oz. pkg. frozen broccoli, cauliflower and red peppers, thawed
1 chopped onion
2 cups chopped cooked chicken (leftovers)
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

In 3 quart microwave safe casserole dish, mix noodles, water and chicken broth. Cover with lid and microwave on high for 6 minutes, stirring once during cooking. Add vegetables, onion, chicken and seasonings. Cover and microwave on high for 7-9 minutes, stirring once during cooking, until vegetables are hot and crisp tender and noodles are tender.

Stir in half of cheese and mix well. Sprinkle casserole with remaining cheese. Cook, uncovered, on high for 2-3 minutes until cheese is melted.

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CRUNCH TOP CHICKEN BAKE

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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serves 4

2 cups shredded leftover cooked chicken
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) reduced-fat cream of mushroom soup
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) French-style green beans, drained
1 can (2.7 ounces) fried onion rings

1. Preheat oven to 375?°F. Spray a shallow glass baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.

2. Spread chicken over bottom of prepared dish. Pour soup evenly over chicken. Sprinkle with pepper. Mix well.

3. Spread half of green beans over chicken mixture. Spread half of onion rings over top. Repeat layering with remaining green beans and onion rings.

4. Bake until casserole bubbles and top is browned, about 20 minutes. Serve immediately.

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