Subject: A to Z Recipes Newsletter 05-27-2004 - May27, 2004
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~ 05-27-2004 ~
IN TODAY'S ISSUE:
Publisher's Desk
Ramblings
Did You Know?
The Mail Box
Discussion Forum
Next Monthly Theme
Crazy Corner
How Can You Help?
Your Favorites
Heart Healthy
For Two
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Publisher's Desk...
Good morning and welcome to your daily fix of A to Z Recipes. I hope this
finds you well. For kids here, it is the last day of school. If I think real
hard, I can remember a few of my own "last day" experiences in school. They are
memorable in that I awaited them with great excitement (hey, no more school!)
but also with a large helping of bittersweet (no more friends every day). Being
the parent now, there are other thoughts that prevail...what am I going to do
with these kids every day?!? For the first time I can recall, my kids are
not having an end of school party, something I have tried to do for them and
their friends every year. With all else to handle financially, we decided
against it this year. Each of them plan a stay-over at a friend's house over the
next few days so that will be a treat. I am so very proud of both of my children
for having successfully completed the year. I can certainly remember times when
there was doubt. We all owe a lot to children who buckle down and finish their
education. Especially those who do so against some formidable odds. With that
said...what are we going to do with these kids every day?!?
Reminder!
This Friday, May 28th, is the deadline for our monthly theme Fire Up That
Grill! Please get your submissions in early. I am going to burn the midnight
oil so you can have the recipes in time for Memorial Day cookouts. We have some
great recipes already but could use more. How about it, folks? The theme issue
will be delivered to you this Sunday, May 30th.
I believe we have some exceptional recipes in today??™s issue. My thanks to all who participated as I know you will love what has been shared. Yes, we??™re going to make you think and laugh...not to worry! The Mail Box is full so make sure you visit. Have a great day and we??™ll see you tomorrow!
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Ramblings...
"To Get On In Life"
Shared by Bette, Pittsburg, CA
Tell me how to get on in life,
said the kettle.
Take panes,
said the window.
Never be led,
said the pencil.
Do a driving business,
said the hammer.
Aspire to great things,
said the nutmeg grater.
Make light of everything,
said the fire.
Make much of small things,
said the microscope.
Never do anything offhand,
said the glove.
Just reflect,
said the mirror.
Be sharp,
said the knife.
Find a good thing and stick to it,
said the glue.
And that's why the kettle sings as she works,
and works as she sings.
--Primatutu
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Did You Know?...
Never Boil Rice Again
Shared by Treva, NC
In microwave safe corning ware (l l/2 qt) or bowl with cover put l cup of rice
and l & 3/4 cups water (salt optional). Cook covered on high for 5 minutes, let
sit in microwave for 15 minutes. Fluff with fork.
The easiest and fastest cleanup ever, and perfect rice every time.
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The Mail Box...
Welcome to The Mail Box where a2z family members may send mail for all to read. It is expected that opinions, suggestions, etc. posted here be done with kindness and respect for all involved. If you have a message for the group, please send it to maggieblackwell@hotmail.com with "Mail Box" as subject. As in ALL items for posting, your first name and location must be included in the message. Posting is at the discretion of the publisher.
Re: desserts
Maggie:
When I was growing up, my mother never had dessert after the evening meal to
make sure my brother and I belonged to the "clean plates club". (And doesn't
that take you back!)
Instead, we had a "suprise" at bedtime. It could be cake, cookies & cocoa, pie,
or if she was canning, fruit from a jar that had not "sealed". Sometimes we knew
what it was, because a neighbor had sent over something, or we'd seen mother
preparing it, but often we didn't. And just to keep us on our toes, there were
times when we thought we knew what our "suprise" was going to be and got
surprised with something else. This was the policy I followed with my own
children. Sure does save on a child trying to get out of eating veggies, to get
to desert.
Just thought I'd pass it on, for other moms.
Patty,
From the Island (Galveston, TX)
Patty,
Thanks for sharing the memories and offering suggestions. Yes, having something
to look forward to such as a "surprise" at bedtime is a wonderful concept. I
would love to be here every night for my kids. For those Moms who are, I think
your idea will be a hit. To get my kids to eat their veggies I usually will
serve only those they like (and they do like a few!) or serve newer ones raw,
which is a favorite around here.
Again, thanks for sharing and being a part of the a2z family.
Maggie
(Formerly from the "Island")
Hi Maggie,
What a great newsletter today! You'll never believe what occurred in today's
that I needed.
This morning a neighbor asked me to look in my files for the recipe Frog's Eye
Salad. I knew we both had seen it and she had made it and misplaced her recipe.
This afternoon what a great treat to find that Brenda in AL had submitted it to
you.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU BOTH FOR COMING TO MY RESCUE.
She had hoped to make it for a gathering on Memorial Day. Now she will be very
happy.
Many thanks,
Rusty in FL
Dear Rusty,
OMG but I love to receive emails like yours! Isn't the a2z family wonderful? I
gladly share your email with them. This has happened before, that a sought after
recipe posts just as the person needs it and I find it such a hoot!
Thanks for being here with us.
Maggie
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Discussion Forum
A to Z Recipes Family Reunion Plans
My family is planning a road trip in late June and I'd love to meet some of you along the way. We will be driving to Florida (from the Houston, Texas area). We had wanted to take this trip last year and could not afford to (not that we can now, lol). Unfortunately, the person my children most wanted to see for the first time in their lives, their paternal grandfather, died a few weeks ago. I'd like to ensure that they see the remaining relatives while all enjoy good health. If you live near one of these cities, maybe some of us can finally meet, face to face.
How about a cup of coffee? Great! Let's meet! Here is my schedule for when and where I will be:
-Wednesday morning, June 23rd, Biloxi, MS -Saturday morning, June 26th, Orlando, FL
If you'd like to discuss this, make plans, offer some feedback, help me decide exactly where in each city to meet, you may do it right here and now.
I look forward to meeting with each of you and perhaps hearing what you have to say about us meeting in YOUR area next.
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Next Monthly Theme...
Fire Up That Grill!
What a perfect June theme topic. Yes, in most parts of the a2z world, the weather will be conducive to that all-time favorite type of cooking: outside on the grill. And, in honor of fathers everywhere, what better way to please his palate than stock up on some great recipes for him to prepare? Dads are not always the first to rush into the kitchen after a hard day at work and prepare dinner. But, on weekends when everyone is relaxed, he will fire up that grill and cook. It would be particularly nice of you were able to share some recipes your special dad actually uses, but also great if you simply want to send along some for all of us to enjoy. Your submissions can also include side dish recipes that are accompaniments to your favorite grilling recipes. Let's have a great June theme
by sending in some favorites today for when you Fire Up That Grill!
Note: Because the American holiday of Memorial Day is on May 31st and an ideal time to use your theme recipes, we will post the June theme while still in the month of May. And, we normally ask that only two recipes be submitted for theme issues. Because you may have some tasty side dishes for this theme, you may send those along with your two entree submissions. Ready, set, get firing!
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 (plus side dishes) and 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 June's theme issue is Friday, May 28th.
Theme recipes must have subject: "Fire Up That Grill!" and will be posted on Sunday, May 30th.
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Crazy Corner...
The Bees & The Flowers?
Shared by Jessica, Corfu, Greece
Donald Ogden Stewart, the writer, had a son away at prep school. When the boy
reached the age of fourteen, Stewart wrote him the following letter:
"Dear son, now that you have reached the magic age of fourteen, the time has
come to tell you about the bees and flowers. There is a male and a female bee,
although I haven't the slightest idea which is which. As for the flowers - we
get ours from the Plaza Florist, Inc. Well, that takes care of that.
Write soon.
Affectionately,
Father"
Hillbilly Medical Terms
Shared by Larry Holmes, Ontario, Canada
Benign.........What you be after you be eight.
Bacteria.......Back door to cafeteria.
Barium........What you do with dead folks.
Cesarean Section......A neighborhood in Rome.
Catscan......Searching for the cat.
Cauterize.....Made eye contact with her.
Colic...........A sheep dog.
Coma.........A punctuation mark.
D&C..........Where Washington is.
Dilate...........To live longer than your kids do.
Enema.........Not a friend.
Fester.........Quicker than someone else.
Fibula.........A small lie.
G. I. Series...World Series of military baseball.
Hangnail.....What you hang your coat on.
Hospital......The biggest building in town, other than Joe's feed warehouse or
Frank's lumber mill.
Impotent...Distinguished, well known.
Labor Pain.....Getting hurt at work.
Morbid.....A higher offer than I bid.
Nitrates....Cheaper than day rates.
Medical Staff......A Doctor's cane, sometimes shown with a snake.
Node........I knew it.
Outpatient......A person who has fainted.
Pap Smear......A fatherhood test.
Pelvis.....Second cousin to Elvis.
Post Operative.....A letter carrier.
Recovery Room.....Place to do upholstery.
Secretion........Hiding something
Tablet......A small table to change babies on.
Seizure.......Roman emperor who lived in the Cesarean Section.
Terminal Illness....Getting sick at the train station.
Tumor..... More than one.
Urine.......Opposite of mine.
Varicose......Near by
Holiday in France
Shared by Richard, Bradenton, FL
Holidaying at La Baule, France, an American couple were turned away from
countless fully booked hotels. Finally, one manager offered them the only
accommodation he had left - the bridal suite. "But we've been married for 30
years!" exclaimed the husband. "Monsieur, if I gave you the ballroom," replied
the manager patiently, "I wouldn't expect you to dance all night."
6th Grade Lessons
Shared by Jean, Syracuse, NY
The 6th grade science teacher, Mrs. Parks, asked her class, "Which human body part increases to 10 times its size when stimulated?"
No one answered until little Mary stood up, angry, and said, "You should not be asking 6th graders a question like that! I'm going to tell my parents, and they will go and tell the principal, who will then fire you!" With a sneer on her face, she then sat back down.
Mrs. Parks ignored her and asked the question again, "Which body part increases to 10 times its size when stimulated?" Little Mary's mouth fell open; then she said to those around her, "Boy, is she going to get in big
trouble!"
The teacher continued to ignore her and said to the class, "Anybody?"
Finally, Billy stood up, looked around nervously, and said, "The body part that increases 10 times its size when stimulated is the pupil of the eye."
Mrs. Parks said, "Very good, Billy," then turned to Mary and continued, "As for you, young lady, I have three things to say:
1) You have a dirty mind,
2) You didn't read your homework, and
3) One day you are going to be very, very disappointed."
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Your Favorites...
BENNIGAN'S SMOTHERED CHICKEN
~Submitted by Jean, Syracuse, NY
Chicken Marinade (prepackaged, or see below recipe)
4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1 cup sliced onions
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon hickory smoke flavor (found on condiments aisle)
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
4 to 8 slices provolone cheese (use more or less to your liking)
4 slices cooked bacon
Chicken Marinade:
1 teaspoon basil leaves
1 tablespoon garlic powder
3 tablespoons hickory smoke flavoring
1/4 cup white cooking wine
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons vinegar
Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Marinade meat in covered bowl or plastic bag
for at least 2 hours.
Marinate chicken as shown above, or follow directions on package if using
pre-packaged marinade. While chicken is marinating, slice onions and mushrooms
and cook your bacon. Saute mushrooms and onions in butter and hickory smoke
flavor for 3 to 5 minutes, or until onions are transparent but not brown and
mushrooms are tender.
Remove chicken from marinade, and grill for about 10 minutes. Do not overcook
chicken!!! While grilling, preheat oven on broil. After chicken is done, remove
from grill and place in a shallow baking dish. Cover each breast with a strip of
bacon, then provolone cheese, then some sauteed onions and mushrooms. Broil for
3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
COFFEE CHIP FUDGE
~Submitted by Treva, NC
Oh man - a delicious combination of coffee and chocolate makes this fudge simply
irresistible!
1 & 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 & 1/2 cup sugar
1 cup milk
1/2 cup half & half
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 tablespoons instant coffee granules
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons butter or margarine - softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (6 oz) pkg semi-sweet chocolate morsels
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Combine sugars with milk, half & half, corn syrup, coffee and salt in a large
heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Continue
cooking without stirring to the soft ball stage (234 degrees). Remove from heat
then add the butter and vanilla extract. Do not stir. Cool to 110 degrees, beat
until fudge loses its gloss and begins to thicken. Add chocolate morsels and
pecans, stir just to mix. Pour into a buttered 9 inch square pan. Cool and cut
into 1 & 1/2 inch squares.
Yields about 3 dozen.
WAYSIDE INN MUSHROOM SAUCE
~Submitted by Barbara, Chula Vista, CA
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
6 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup light cream
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) condensed beef broth
3/4 cup water
3 tablespoons Burgundy wine
12 fresh mushrooms, 2 inches in diameter, sliced
Melt butter and stir in salt, pepper, and flour. Stir in cream gradually until
smooth. Stir in beef broth, water, and Burgundy.
Cook, stirring over low heat until sauce bubbles and thickens. Add mushrooms and
simmer 5 minutes or until mushrooms are just cooked.
Makes about 3 1/2 cups of sauce. Serve over broiled filets mignons or any thick
broiled steak.
1. Spray 9-inch deep-dish pie plate with non stick cooking spray.
2. Mix ricotta cheese, salsa, spinach and 1 cup Mozzarella cheese until well
blended.
3. Layer tortilla, ?? cup ricotta mixture and 1 tbs cream in pie plate; repeat
layers until all ingredients are used.
4. Bake at 375 ?°F for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of Mozzarella
cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve with sour cream and
additional salsa if desired.
Serves 4
VEGETABLE CHILI
Makes 6 main-dish servings
~Submitted by Larry Holmes, Ontario, Canada
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 medium -sized carrots, diced
2 medium-sized stalks celery, diced
1 medium-sized onion, diced
1 pound small red potatoes
1 small brunch broccoli
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 ?? teaspoons salt
?? to ?? teaspoon ground red pepper
1 28-ounce can tomatoes
1 17-ounce can whole-kernel corn
1 12-ounce can or bottle beer or non-alcoholic beer
?? cup tomato paste
1 15- to 19-ounce can red kidney beans, drained
About 1 hour before serving:
In 5-quart Dutch oven or saucepan over medium-high heat, in hot salad oil, cook
carrots, celery and onion until golden, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, cut potatoes into 3/4-inch chunks; cut broccoli into bite-sized
pieces. Into vegetable mixture in Dutch oven, stir chili powder, salt and ground
red? pepper; cook 1 minute. Stir in tomatoes with their liquid, corn with
its liquid, beer, tomato paste, potatoes, and broccoli; over high heat, heat to
boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, stirring
occasionally, until potatoes and broccoli are tender. Stir in beans; heat
through.
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Heart Healthy...
PEKING CHICKEN
8 servings
1 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon grated ginger root
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
Vegetable cooking spray
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil, divided
1 cup sliced green onions
8 flour tortillas
Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir well. Reserve 1 cup hoisin
sauce mixture set aside. Cut chicken diagonally across the grain into thin
slices. Add chicken to the remaining sauce mixture in bowl, and stir well. Cover
and marinate in refrigerator up to 8 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove
chicken from bowl; discard marinade.
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add 1 1/2 teaspoons oil, and
place over medium-high heat until hot. Add half of chicken; cook 5 minutes or
until done. Remove chicken from skillet, and set aside. Repeat procedure with
remaining oil and chicken. Warm tortillas according to package directions.
Spread 2 tablespoons reserved hoisin sauce mixture down the center of each
tortilla. Arrange one-eighth of chicken slices and 2 tablespoons green onions
down center of each tortilla; roll up.
Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving: Calories 284 - Calories from Fat 77
Percent Total Calories From: Fat 27%, Protein 42%, Carbohydrate 31%
Totals and Percent Daily Values (2000 calories): Fat 9g, Saturated Fat 1g,
Cholesterol 77mg, Sodium 910mg, Total Carbohydrate 22g, Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars
0g, Protein 30g, Vitamin A 106 units, Vitamin C 4 units, Calcium 0 units, Iron 2
units
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For Two...
SAVORY BRAISED BEEF
~Submitted by Jean, Syracuse, NY
1/2 lb boneless beef chuck roast
3/4 cup water
1 small apple, thinly sliced
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp salt, optional
1/4 tsp pepper
4 small new potatoes, halved
2 cabbage wedges (about 2 inches thick)
1 (14 1/2 oz) can stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 1/2 tsp water
Trim fat from meat and cut into 1 inch cubes; brown in a skillet coated with
nonstick cooking spray. Add water, apple, onion, salt if desired and pepper.
Cover and simmer for 1 1/4 hours. Add potatoes and cabbage; cover and simmer for
35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in tomatoes; cover and simmer
for 10 minutes. Blend cornstarch and water; stir into skillet. Bring to a boil;
cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Makes 2 servings.
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Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Preparation time: 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
1/2 lb. angel hair pasta 225 g
1/2 lb. fresh medium scallops 225 g
1/2 lb. shrimp 225 g
1 cup white wine 250 mL
2 tbsp Butter 30 mL
1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL
1/2 lb. snow peas, trimmed and blanched 225 g
1/2 lb. fresh asparagus, blanched, trimmed and cut into two inch pieces 225 g
1 small yellow squash or zucchini blanched and thickly sliced 1
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half or wedges 125 mL
1/2 tsp each dried tarragon, fennel and dillweed 2.5 mL
1/2 cup Plain Yogurt 125 mL
1/2 cup Sour Cream 125 mL
1/4 cup pine nuts 50 mL
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