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Certainly my sense of duty cannot be greater than the majority or even yours. Or can it? ???Keeping my chin up and still proud of what I do here for YOU...??? Monthly Theme: "Our Daily Bread" 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 as many recipes in each email as your little heart desires. 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 regular, daily issues. 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. 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Several years ago, I returned home from a trip just when a storm hit, with crashing thunder and severe lightning. As I came into my bedroom about 2 a.m., I found my two children in bed with my wife, Karey, apparently scared by the loud storm. I resigned myself to sleep in the guest bedroom that night. The next day, I talked to the children and explained that it was O.K. to sleep with Mom when the storm was bad, but when I was expected home, please don't sleep with Mom that night. They said OK. After my next trip several weeks later, Karey and the children picked me up in the terminal at the appointed time. Since the plane was late, everyone had come into the terminal to wait for my plane's arrival, along with hundreds of other folks waiting for their arriving passengers. As I entered the waiting area, my son saw me, and came running shouting, "Hi, Dad! I've got some good news!" As I waved back, I said loudly, "What's the good news?" Alex shouted, "Nobody slept with Mommy while you were away this time!" The airport became very quiet, as everyone in the waiting area looked at Alex, then turned to me, and then searched the rest of the area to see if they could figure out exactly who his Mom was. = An acquaintance of mine who is a physician told this story about her then 4-year-old daughter. On the way to preschool, the doctor had left her stethoscope on the car seat, and her little girl picked it up and began playing with it. "Be still, my heart," thought my friend, "my daughter wants to follow in my footsteps!" Then the child spoke into the instrument: "Welcome to McDonald's. May I take your order?" = A certain little girl, when asked her name, would reply, "I'm Mr. Sugarbrown's daughter." Her mother told her this was wrong, she must say, "I'm Jane Sugarbrown." The Vicar spoke to her in Sunday School, and said, "Aren't you Mr. Sugarbrown's daughter?" She replied, "I thought I was, but Mother says I'm not." = A little girl asked her mother, "Can I go outside and play with the boys?" Her mother replied, "No, you can't play with the boys, they're too rough." The little girl thought about it for a few moments and asked, "If I can find a smooth one, can I play with him?" = A Sunday school teacher asked her little children, as they were on the way to church service, "And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?" One bright little girl replied, "Because people are sleeping." Authors Unknown Send your funnies to: maggieblackwell@hotmail.com (PLEASE use "Humor" as subject.) Did you vote? http://www.cumuli.com/ezines/ra20729.rate Thanks! zChocolats. Chocolate Romance for him or her! You will find a decadent assortment of zChocolats finest morsels beautifully packaged for gift-giving. http://www.qksrv.net/click-1219304-10051135 ~*~ TODAY'S MENU ~*~ I double-dare you not to fall in love with the recipes in our menu today. Of course, I am a real sucker for anything ???south of the border???. Here we explore some flavors that hail from Colorado but certainly appeal to my love of anything Mexican. With a ???modest??? investment in shrimp you can wow four of your friends or family members with this delightful combination of flavors. Adjust the heat to suit your personal preference (for me that is ???fiery!). The dessert keeps well and is a great ending to any meal. Enjoy! OUR MENU: CHIPOTLE SHRIMP COLORADO MEXICAN RICE GUACAMOLE (WARM TORTILLA CHIPS) SOUTHERN PRALINES CHIPOTLE SHRIMP 4 servings This is a quick and easy dish of shrimp sauteed in a spicy sauce of butter, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, red wine, and chipotle chiles. Ingredients 1 cup uncooked long grain white rice 2 cups water 1/4 cup butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup dry red wine 1 1/2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined Directions 1. Place the rice and water in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and water is absorbed. 2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the garlic, and cook about 30 seconds. Stir in the red wine, Worcestershire sauce, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and salt. Mix in the shrimp, and cook 5 minutes, or until opaque. Serve over the cooked rice. COLORADO MEXICAN RICE Serves 6 2 cups water 1 cup uncooked white rice 4 medium tomatoes, halved 1/2 medium onion 1 clove garlic, peeled 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup fresh shelled green peas 2 carrots, chopped 1 small potato, peeled and chopped 1/2 cup sour cream 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped 1 serrano pepper, chopped salt to taste 4 ounces manchego cheese Directions 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking sheet. 2 Bring water to boil in a medium saucepan, and stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. 3 Place tomato halves, onion, and garlic in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Stirring occasionally, roast 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until evenly browned. Remove from heat, and allow to cool completely. 4 Puree the roasted vegetables in a blender or food processor. Drain any remaining liquid from rice. 5 Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Stir in serrano chili, and cook until tender. Place rice, pureed vegetables, peas, carrots, potato, and sour cream in the skillet. Season with cilantro and salt. Cook and stir until all vegetables are tender and rice is browned. Mix in manchego cheese to melt before serving. GUACAMOLE Makes 2 cups Ingredients: 2 avocados 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 ripe tomato, chopped 1 lime, juiced salt and pepper to taste Directions Peel and mash avocados in a medium serving bowl. Stir in onion, garlic, tomato, lime juice, salt and pepper. Season with remaining lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Chill for half an hour to blend flavors. SOUTHERN PRALINES Makes about 2 dozen nonstick cooking spray 1 cup white sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1/2 pound butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups pecans Directions 1 Line 2 baking sheets with aluminum foil. Coat with nonstick cooking spray. 2 In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar and corn syrup. Heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in butter until melted. Gradually stir in cream. Return to heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until temperature reaches 242 degrees F (116 degrees C). Remove from heat, and stir in vanilla and pecans. 3 Drop by spoonful onto prepared pans. Cool completely, then wrap with plastic. Jewelers Direct has just what your loved one wants! Representing the World's Finest Man Made Cubic Zirconia Gems "Diamond Quality" Handset in 14kt. Solid Gold. http://www.qksrv.net/click-1219304-1166000 ^-.,.-^-.,.-^-.,.-^-.,.-^-.,.-^-.,.-^-.,.-^-.,.-^-.,.-^-.,.-^ ~*~ YOUR FAVORITES ~*~ These are recipes from generous contributors***. I have not personally tried them. I have read through each recipe, checking for any obvious errors. I assume no responsibility for the contents. These are offered as a popular feature of this newsletter. Use those you like at your own risk (see disclaimer at end of each issue). CARIBBEAN GRILLED CHICKEN ~Sent in by: Ingrid, Coos Bay, OR INGREDIENTS: 4 chicken breast halves, skin on, bone in Salt and freshly ground black pepper Juice of 2 fresh limes or 1 lemon 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup finely diced bacon 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup thinly sliced green bell pepper strips 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 2 cups diced canned tomatoes and their juices 1 cup chicken stock 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme DIRECTIONS: TO GRILL THE CHICKEN: Season the chicken with salt and pepper and marinate in lime or lemon juice for 10 minutes. While this is marinating, heat the grill. Grill for 10 minutes on each side or until just cooked through. Keep the skin on as you grill the chicken to keep it moist. You can take the skin off after cooking. While the chicken is cooking, make the sauce. TO MAKE THE SAUCE: In a 2-quart saucepan, over medium heat, heat the oil and bacon. When the bacon is brown, add the onion, green pepper and celery and cook, covered, over low heat for 10 minutes or until tender. Add the tomatoes and their juices, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste Cookbooks make a wonderful gift. From the allrecipes.com site comes a special deal. NEW! Allrecipes' Cookbooks! Use this handy link to order: http://www.qksrv.net/click-1219304-5837995 Your order helps support A to Z Recipes. Thanks. PUFFY OVEN PANCAKE WITH FRUIT FILLING 3 to 4 servings ~Sent in by: Treva, NC 2 eggs 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk 2 tbsp butter (divided) 4 medium apples, thinly sliced 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon Maple syrup, optional In medium bowl, beat eggs lightly. Add flour and beat just until smooth. Stir in milk. Melt 1 tbsp butter and add to mixture. Beat just until smooth. Pour batter into lightly greased 8 or 9-inch cake pan or pie plate. Bake in preheated 425?°F oven for 15 minutes. Lower temperature to 350 degrees F and bake for 5 minutes or until pancake is golden brown, the edges are puffy and a well has formed in the centre. While pancake is baking, prepare filling: In medium saucepan or skillet, melt remaining butter. Add apples and cranberries and cook over medium heat until almost tender, about 3 to 5 minutes, stirring gently several times during cooking. Combine sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle over fruit. Continue cooking for a few minutes until fruit is tender. Sprinkle baked pancake with icing sugar and spoon filling into centre. Drizzle with maple syrup, if desired. Serve immediately. CoffeeAM.com is the largest online Gourmet Coffee & Tea Site. Free Shipping on orders over $40! 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Thanks. http://www.qksrv.net/click-1219304-5346491 THE DUCHESS OF DEVONSHIRE'S Beef Bourguignon ~Sent in by: Rita, London, England 1 1/2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, or more for browning 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into thin rounds 1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1 large clove garlic, peeled and crushed 1 teaspoon salt, and more to taste 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and more to taste 2 tablespoons flour 1 bottle red wine, like Cotes du Rhone Bouquet garni (2 to 3 sprigs each of thyme and parsley and a bay leaf, tied together with kitchen string) 10 ounces white pearl onions 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon butter 4 ounces sliced country-style smoked bacon 10 ounces button mushrooms, cleaned, stems trimmed even with the caps Steamed or boiled potatoes or cooked noodles. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pat stewing beef dry. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat and brown meat on all sides in batches, adding a little more oil if necessary. Remove meat with a slotted spoon as it cooks. 2. Add carrot and onion to drippings in the pan and saute until golden. Add the garlic, salt and pepper and saute for 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 1 minute. Add meat and mix well. Stir in wine gradually until flour is blended. Add bouquet garni and heat to boiling. Cover and bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until meat is tender, lowering heat to 300 degrees after 1 hour and adding a little water if the liquid is below the level of the meat. 3. While beef cooks, heat a small saucepan of water to boiling, add pearl onions and boil for 1 minute. Drain and rinse with cold water. Snip tops of onions with kitchen scissors, pull back skins and trim them off at roots. Place peeled onions in the same saucepan and add 2 cups water, along with the sugar and butter. Heat to boiling and simmer, stirring frequently, until onions are transparent and tender, the liquid has evaporated and the onions are coated with a caramelized glaze, for about 45 minutes. Set aside. 4. While onions cook, cut bacon crosswise into 1/4-inch wide pieces. Fry in a skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp. Remove bacon to a bowl and brown mushrooms on both sides in drippings. Add mushrooms to bacon and set aside. 5. When beef is tender, remove bouquet garni and place meat in one bowl and its cooking liquid in another and clean out the pan. If cooking liquid is thin, boil it until it thickens to a coating consistency. Return the stew to the pan and adjust seasoning. Add onions, bacon and mushrooms and pour on liquid. Heat through. Serve with the potatoes or noodles. Yield: 4 servings. For information about visiting Chatsworth, including its house and farm shop, go to www.chatsworth-house.co.uk or call 011-44-12-4656-5300. 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Canada Filling: 1 ?? pounds sour cherries, pitted ?? cup ground almonds ?? cup sugar ?? cup fresh bread crumbs ?? teaspoon cinnamon Pastry: 8 sheets phyllo dough ?? cup butter, melted ?? cup granulated sugar ?? cup ground almonds Preheat oven to 375?° F. In a bowl, combine cherries, almonds, sugar, bread crumbs and cinnamon. Reserve. Lay phyllo dough on counter and cover with a tea towel. Remove first sheet, brush with butter. Combine sugar and almonds and sprinkle about 1 tablespoons over butter. Top with second sheet of phyllo, butter and sprinkle with the sugar-almond mixture. Repeat with remaining sheets. Place cherry mixture about 2 inches from the long edge and 1 inch from the short edge. Fold in short sides and roll phyllo into strudel shape. Brush with butter and cut 3 slits on top. Bake for 20 minutes or until top is browned and cherry mixture is cooked. Serves 6 to 8 MexGrocer brings authentic Mexican food to your home! http://www.qksrv.net/click-1219304-6249700 CHRISTMAS EVE MEAT BALLS (Every Christmas Eve) ~Sent in by: Jane, Australia (My friend, Melba, gave me this recipe earlier in the year. I tried them for the first time on Christmas morning.....they were great. Will be having them again.........not only at Christmas.) For the meat balls: 2 to 3 pounds lean ground beef 1 large green bell pepper -chopped 1 large red bell pepper -chopped 3/4 cup diced celery 1/2 cup evaporated milk 3 eggs 2 to 3 cups dry bread crumbs SAUCE: Mix and heat 1 envelope onion soup mix make as directed on package ADD: 1 3 oz. package cream cheese 1/2 c sour cream (mix 3 T. flour into the sour cream before adding) 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce pepper to taste 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 can cheddar cheese soup Cook until smooth, then add: 1 can water chestnuts and 1 can sliced mushrooms For the meat balls ....mix all ingredients together and making small balls about the size of an English walnut. Fry on all sides until browned. Remove and layer on cookie sheet and freeze. Bag and return to freezer. In the skillet that you fried the meat balls, drain off any fat and heat the onion soup mix and water to remove all the good stuff that is in the skillet, cool and place in the Freezer. 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