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Good morning on this fine Monday. We have a Birthday Baby! Tomorrow is the
special day for Barb in Scranton, SC.
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ok? We actually have a few more birthdays this week which I will get to in later
issues. Birthdays are such fun, even when they are not yours, lol. Lots of folks
have enjoyed the Birthday Babies section being back in A to Z Recipes.
If you've yet to send in your information, please visit the Birthday Babies
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I'm sharing some recipes with you today that are keepers. Like a lot of the recipes I
share, they are from books I own, have borrowed (thank goodness for the library, lol)
or from pals. Would you figure that most of my friends in town really enjoy cooking?
Hard to believe but - NOT. Most look at cooking as a chore. But I have a couple who
own wonderful cookbooks passed down from their mothers, and trust me to handle
with care. Like some of you, I can keep myself happy for hours by curling up with a
good book... a cook book.
Have a great Monday. Heck, go ahead and have a great week! We'll see you here
with Linda on Wednesday.
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Some ways of dealing with the burdens of life...
* Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue.
* Always read stuff that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it.
* Drive carefully. It's not only cars that can be recalled by their maker.
* If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague!!
* If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth
it.
* It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to
others.
* Never buy a car you can't push.
* Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't
have a leg to stand on.
* Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
* The second mouse gets the cheese.
* When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
* Birthdays are good for you. The more you have, the longer you live.
* Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once.
* A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
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Nifty Cooking Tip
If a recipe calls for herbs that do not dissolve; for example bay leaves and
garlic cloves, place them into a
metal tea ball. Hook the chain over side of pot. This makes it easier to
remove seasonings during or after cooking. After using, empty and then swish the
tea ball in warm, soapy water to clean!
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Remember These!
1. Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome.
2. Arguing with your Boss is like wrestling with a pig in mud. After a while you
realize that while you are getting dirty, the pig is actually enjoying it.
3. Help a man when he is in trouble and he will remember you when he is in
trouble again.
4. Behind every successful man, is a surprised mother-in-law.
5. Whoever said money can't buy happiness, didn't know where to shop.
6. Alcohol doesn't solve any problems, but then again, neither does milk.
7. Most people are only alive because it is illegal to shoot them!!
8. You're not a complete idiot, there're still some parts missing!
9. Forgive your enemies but remember their names.
I love men. These are for fun only. No offense is intended!
15 PIECES OF ADVICE TO BE PASSED ON TO YOUR DAUGHTERS
1. Don't imagine you can change a man - unless he's in diapers.
2. What do you do if your boyfriend walks-out? You shut the door.
3. If they put a man on the moon - they should be able to put them all up there.
4. Never let your man's mind wander - it's too little to be out alone.
5. Go for younger men. You might as well - they never mature anyway.
6. Men are all the same - they just have different faces, so that you can tell
them apart.
7. Definition of a bachelor; a man who has missed the opportunity to make some
woman miserable.
8. Women don't make fools of men - most of them are the do-it-yourself types.
9. Best way to get a man to do something, is to suggest he is too old for it.
10. Love is blind, but marriage is a real eye-opener.
11. If you want a committed man, look in a mental hospital.
12. The children of Israel wandered around the desert for 40 years. Even in
biblical times, men wouldn't ask for directions.
13. If he asks what sort of books you're interested in, tell him checkbooks.
14. Remember a sense of humor does not mean that you tell him jokes, it means
that you laugh at his.
15. Sadly, all men are created equal.
If Men Got Pregnant...
1. Maternity leave would last two years with full pay.
2. There would be a cure for stretch marks.
3. Natural childbirth would become obsolete.
4. Morning sickness would rank as the nation's number one health problem.
5. All methods of birth control would be improved to 100% effectiveness.
6. Children would be kept in the hospital until they were toilet trained.
7. Men would be eager to talk about commitment.
8. They wouldn't think twins were quite so cute.
9. Fathers would demand that their SONS be home from dates by 10:00pm.
10. Paternity suits would be a line of clothing.
11. Women would rule the world.
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BAKED CHICKEN WITH ONIONS, GARLIC AND ROSEMARY
4 to 5 servings
Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Rinse and pat dry:
3-1/3 to 4-1/2 pounds chicken parts
Season liberally with:
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Toss together:
3 medium onions, cut into rings
6 to 12 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary, or 2 teaspoons dried, crumbled
Spread half of the onion mixture in a shallow baking dish or roasting pan just
large enough to hold the chicken pieces in a single layer. Arrange the chicken
pieces skin side up on top, then cover with the remaining onion mixture.
Drizzle over the chicken:
2 tablespoons olive oil
Bake the chicken until the dark meat pieces exude clear juices when pricked
deeply with a fork, 45 to 55 minutes.
Source: A cookbook I own called
Joy of Cooking, All About Chicken
By Irma S. Rombauer, Simon & Schuster, Inc., October 2000
SWEET ONION AND FRIED CHICKEN SALAD
1 large head leaf lettuce, or a combination of lettuces
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon coarse-grind black pepper
1/3 cup milk
2 whole chicken breasts, halved, boned, and cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 cup peanut oil
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 shallot, minced
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
salt
pepper
1 large sweet onion (such as Vidalia or Texas 1015 SuperSweet), thinly sliced
Arrange lettuce leaves, tomatoes, and mushrooms on 4 salad plates; set aside.
In a shallow bowl, mix flour with 1/2 teaspoon salt and coarse-grind pepper.
Place milk in a separate bowl. Dip chicken strips into milk and then into flour
mixture to coat. Fry chicken in hot oil on both sides for a total of 5 minutes
or until golden brown. Drain chicken on paper towels, reserving drippings in
pan.
Stir vinegar into drippings, scraping bottom and sides of pan. Pour vinegar
mixture into a mixing bowl and stir in mustard. Add shallots and tarragon and
season with salt and pepper; set dressing aside.
Arrange chicken strips and onion slices on top of salads. Serve with
mustard-tarragon dressing on the side.
Yield: 4 servings.
Source: A cookbook I borrowed from the library called
Cooking with Texas Highways
SAUSAGE-MUSHROOM BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
2 1/4 cup seasoned croutons
1 1/2 lb. bulk pork sausage
4 eggs, beaten
2 1/4 cup milk
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can sliced mushrooms (4 oz.) drained*
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Cherry tomatoes, halved*
Parsley sprigs*
Spread croutons in a lightly greased 9"x13" dish; set aside. Cook sausage until
browned, stirring to crumble; drain well. Sprinkle sausage over croutons.
Combine eggs, milk, soup, mustard and mushrooms. Mix well and pour over sausage.
Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight. Remove from refrigerator;
let stand 30 minutes. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees for 50-55 minutes. Sprinkle
cheese on top and bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with cherry
tomatoes and parsley.
Serves 8-10
When I made this, I used fresh mushrooms and omitted the tomatoes. I substituted
chopped, fresh cilantro for the parsley.
Source: A cookbook I own called
The American Country Inn and Bed & Breakfast Cookbook
PEANUT BUTTER PIE
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 cup chunky peanut butter
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup half-and-half
1 8-ounce carton whipped topping
1 graham cracker crust
?? cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Beat cream cheese, peanut butter and powdered sugar together until smooth.
Gradually add half-and-half, beating until well blended. Stir in whipped
topping. Spoon into graham cracker crust. Whip cream, gradually adding powdered
sugar until soft peaks form. Spoon or pipe around edge of pie. Freeze. Slice
while frozen. Let stand 20 minutes before serving.
Source: A cookbook I borrowed from the library called
Texas Country Reporter Cookbook
BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS BAKED IN FOIL WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND
OLIVES
4 servings
Position a rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Rinse and pat dry:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 pounds)
Trim any fat around the edges. If you wish, remove the white tendon running
through the tenderloins.
Season with:
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
Combine:
10 Kalamata or other black olives, pitted and finely chopped
8 sun-dried tomato halves in oil, cut into thin strips
3 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar of tomatoes) and/or olive oil
2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil or minced fresh parsley
Cut four 12-inch squares of aluminum foil. Fold each square in half to make a
crease at the center. Unfold the foil and lightly oil the shiny side. Lay each
breast on the shiny side of the foil just to one side of the crease. Spoon the
tomato mixture over each breast, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges.
Loosely fold the foil over the chicken, then crimp the edges of the packet to
seal tightly. Place the packets on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. To avoid being burned by
steam, cut a slit in the packets before opening them.
Source: A cookbook I own called
Joy of Cooking, All About Chicken
By Irma S. Rombauer, Simon & Schuster, Inc., October 2000
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DOUBLE CHILI CHEESE DIP
1 package (8 ounces) light cream cheese, softened
1 can (15 ounces) turkey chili without beans
4 green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped green chilies
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, optional
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
Baked tortilla chips
Spread cream cheese into a 9-in. pie plate or quiche dish that has been coated
with nonstick cooking spray. Top with chili, onions, chilies and olives if
desired. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes
or until the cheese is melted. Serve with tortilla chips.
Yield: 8 servings.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (calculated without olives and tortilla chips)
equals 189 calories, 502 mg sodium, 35 mg cholesterol, 5 gm carbohydrate, 12 gm
protein, 14 gm fat.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 meat, 1/2 starch.
Source: I have no idea; from my personal files. I think it came from a chili can
label.
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PECAN PUDDING
1 tablespoon butter
1 large egg, beaten
1/3 cup dark corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup chopped pecans
confectioner's sugar
In a 15-ounce custard cup, microwave the butter, uncovered, on 100% power for 30
to 40 seconds or just until melted. Swirl the butter in the custard cup, coating
the entire surface.
Lightly beat the egg in a medium bowl. Pour the excess butter from the custard
cup into the beaten egg. Stir in the dark corn syrup and vanilla.
Stir together the flour and baking powder. Stir flour mixture into egg mixture.
Gently fold in the chopped pecans. Pour mixture into the buttered custard cup.
Microwave, uncovered, on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes or until the pecan mixture
is just set, rotating the custard cup a half-turn every minute. Sift a little
confection's sugar on top. Serve warm with light cream, if desired.
Makes 2 servings.
Source: Unknown as this came from my personal files. I only recall that I had to
triple the recipe to make it for us, lol.
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SHRIMP* LOUIS
2 1/2 cups cleaned shrimp*
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
4 hard-cooked eggs
2 large tomatoes, cut in wedges
1/4 cup black olives
1 large lemon, cut in 8 wedges
1/4 cup chopped chives
Sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup cream
1/4 cup ketchup or sweet chili sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons minced green pepper
salt and pepper to taste
For sauce, combine all ingredients and season to taste.
Portion the lettuce onto four chilled luncheon plates. Mix the shrimp meat with
enough Louis dressing to moisten well and mound in the center of lettuce.
Garnish with quartered eggs, tomato wedges, olives and lemon wedges, and
sprinkle chopped chives over top. Serve extra sauce on the side with rustic
French or Italian bread and sweet butter.
*In place of shrimp, I have also used flaked imitation crab and it was so good!
Source: Unknown, personal files
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