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Portuguese Eggs with Peas FREE SUBSCRIBER ADS ~*~ MAGGIE'S WORLD ~*~ Good morning to everyone. Our weather turned a little bit cooler and it feels great. We had to endure quite a bit of rain in order for the ???cool front??? to make it here but it was worth it. While we were packing up from the lake and getting situated at home again, we were inundated by torrential rain. The drive home Saturday was scary as we drove up on three accidents, all head-on collisions, but were spared being involved in any. From the looks of them, some people were badly injured and we prayed for their recovery as we slowly drove home. It is good to be back. I have often admitted to being a ???work-aholic??? and the time away from my job (I was off for 13 days) and from my a2z family was long enough. Even though I had fairly close accessibility, I did not log onto a computer for the entire week I was away. I believe THAT is what I needed. I don??t just sit in front of a screen while I research and prepare your issues...I sit in front of one for sometimes 12 hours a day at work, too. I believe today??s issue is a fine one. My thanks to all who helped make it possible. ???Today??s Menu??? is from Joyce in Illinois. The menu portion of the issues really takes a LOT of time for me so if you??d like to help out and send one of your own, I would be delighted to share it. Besides, I could use the help, lol. We have some excellent recipes from many of you, as well as a cute bit of humor from Larry Holmes in Ontario, Canada. I have also shared a great ???guinea pig??? recipe from the lake which is an appetizer that I served up with our own Chef Jay??s wonderful ???Homemade Roasted Salsa???. Look in the ???Did You Know??? section for these keepers! Wasn??t yesterday??s issue GREAT? We had so many great seafood recipes left that it made for a really big grand finale issue. I??m so grateful to all who helped. The submission period for this month??s theme issue will close out this Friday. The bread recipes will begin to fly your way this Sunday. I kept so many of them. I know you will, too. There??s still time so I hope you will allow us to include a few of your favorite bread recipes in this month??s ???Our Daily Bread??? theme. Even if you send along only one...it may be just what someone has been looking for. Just DO it. Here is an email I received Sunday that I will share with you now. Barbara gave her permission for me to do so (thanks, Barbara!). ???Dearest Maggie, You have outdone yourself this month. What a great e-zine today. How you did it and took a week's vacation is something I will never understand. When you are low and think that we don't love you, just stop and count the number of people that have sent you recipes this month. We do love you Maggie, and we do depend on you to share with us every day. Take care of yourself, Maggie. We need you. Love, Barbara, Chula Vista, CA??? Barbara...you are right in that I should count my blessings. I do. Yes, I worry about websites, issue deadlines, etc. but am VERY grateful for all the wonderful people (like you!) who help make a2z possible. My thanks go out to ALL of you. Go out and have a great day, ok? 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. 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We've done the quick bread recipes before but we can always use more, so you will be able to include any leavening you choose. Please share with our readers the recipes you enjoy when you want to serve freshly baked bread. This will be an exciting theme when we can collect and share favorites such as white bread, perhaps a whole wheat or cheese bread; how about some foccacia, or bruschetta? Don't forget to include the special date, banana and other fruit varieties. Try sharing some of those with us, as well as any you feel others would enjoy collecting and preparing. Look through those recipe files, cookbooks and clippings for some great recipes to submit to November's Theme Issue. The deadline for next month's theme issue is Friday, October 31st. Theme recipes must have subject: "Our Daily Bread" and will be posted on Sunday, November 2nd. Did you vote? Vote for A to Z Recipes Here: http://www.cumuli.com/ezines/ra20729.rate Thanks! Have trouble voting? 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When dinner comes I only sigh, Wake up the phone and grab the book, And let somebody else be my cook. A pizza is a trusty meal, A color frantic tasty wheel. It disappears in your friends, And lets the party never end. But cooking is a tempting craft, And gazing down the oven's shaft, I start to wonder if I can, cook a dinner in a pan. The cooking magic I will work! No more will I be a takeout jerk! I'll prove to the world what I can be! I'll make a meal just for you and me. Into the kitchen with brave strides, I walk like a wolf with focused eyes. And thinking back to high school days, I recollect my mother's cooking ways. Spaghetti? Oh, that sounds good! I grab the package where I stood. Meatballs I shall add to the deal. They'll make an even better meal. My mother always said to add the veggies, but they make me mad. To top it off I'll put oil in the pan, I've heard olive oil will make it grand. I say a prayer, turn the knob, And a blue flame begins to throb. It's magic, that's why it's so blue, It'll make my tasty dinner stew. It starts to boil soon enough, And the bubbles make the oil rough. Then lo-'n-behold it starts to burn Just when it knows my back is turned. I quickly knew something was wrong When my stew's smell became too strong. But not to fear, ladies and gents, God blessed me with intelligence. All fires are quenched by water thrown, That's one sure thing I've always known. So thinking quickly I pour some in, Then I see a frightening thing begin. A fiery face came to my eyes, It must be Satan in disguise! It grabbed the stove in a flaming grasp! I screamed, and gave a frightened gasp. What happened next I can't describe, But death threatened by my side. Let loose a wild lion in my den, But never, ever, will I cook again!!! ~Author Unknown~ JustFlowers.com is one of the largest online florists and delivers the same day to the USA and Canada. http://www.qksrv.net/click-1219304-3885639 ~*~ DID YOU KNOW ? ~*~ I will share another recipe with you from my week on the lake. I used a previously posted salsa recipe with it so I have re-posted it here for you. Green Chile Rollover Bites Yields 32 This recipe captures the distinct flavor of Mexico in a delicious appetizer. The golden brown pastry brims with the mild, fire-roasted flavor of diced green chiles and the smooth texture of cream cheese. You can also add shredded cheddar and chunk chicken, which make them more filling. The taste is wonderful; serve them with Homemade Roasted Salsa. 8 oz refrigerated crescent rolls 6 oz cream cheese, softened 8 oz diced green chiles ?? can (drained) 1/3 cup milk 1 large egg 1 1/3 cups dry breadcrumbs 1.25 oz taco seasoning mix - regular Preheat - oven to 400?° F. Grease baking sheet Separate - dough into four 3 x 6-inch rectangles on cutting board; press seams closed. - spread half block cream cheese onto each rectangle; top each rectangle with half can chiles. - fold rectangles in half lengthwise; cut each into eight pieces. Combine - milk and egg in small bowl. - combine breadcrumbs and seasoning mix in shallow dish. - dip each bite into milk mixture; roll in breadcrumb mixture. - place on prepared baking sheet. Bake - for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish - salsa, any flavor (but I prefer Homemade Roasted Salsa) Homemade Roasted Salsa http://www.chile-pepper-sauces.com/guacamole-recipe.html ; Source: Chef Jay Burgess Ingredients: 7 tomatoes (plum or roma preferred) 5 Serrano peppers, stems removed (of course add more to suit your taste) 2 cloves garlic 1/2 onion 1/2 cilantro bunch Directions: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Spread the tomatoes and peppers on a cookie sheet or other tin and roast on the upper rack(about 4 inches below heat) of your oven for about 10 minutes or until skin starts to blacken. Remove from oven and use tongs to turn over and repeat for 10 more minutes. After both sides of tomatoes and peppers are charred, remove from oven. If you want to remove the skin, allow to cool in a plastic bag (Ziploc, etc.), then remove skin. I like the taste of the cooked skin, so I leave them on. Finely chop the onion, garlic, and cilantro. In a blender or food processor, add tomatoes and peppers, careful to reserve as much of the liquids as possible. Add onion, garlic and cilantro. Pulse the contents a few times to your desired consistency. Salt to taste. Frederick??s of Hollywood. The home of sexy lingerie since 1946. A gift from Frederick's won't stay in the box for long! http://www.qksrv.net/click-1219304-5835140 ~*~ READER REQUESTS ~*~ "Maggie, I copied your recipe for "Taco Soup". What I really would like to know, is what are "Ranch Style Beans?" I'm sure that this is a dumb question but I've never heard of them before. Thanks a bunch, Betty Cornelison" Ranch Style Beans "When a can is flung open, out pours the flavor." The Ranch Style brand has its roots deep in the heart of Texas. Great Western Foods, the company that created the brand and the Ranch Style Brand Beans product, traces its origins to a commissary established in Denison, Texas in 1872, but it wasn't until 1934 that Ranch Style Brand Beans were introduced to consumers. The product proved to be an immediate success. Lloyd W. McKee, one of the past presidents, is the man credited with the creation of the authentic, western-style recipe which captures the flavors of the Old West. It took three years of intensive research to develop the well-known Ranch Style Beans. Ranch Style Beans have a delicious, authentic western flavor, and their versatility has endeared them to generations of bean lovers, including the rich and famous. Elizabeth Taylor, Humphrey Bogart, and Grace Kelly have ordered them. According to local lore, Ranch Style Beans were served at President Johnson's ranch on many occasions. Here is a recipe to make your own: Ranch-Style Pinto Beans 1 teaspoon oil 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced 1 4-ounce can chopped green chilies 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 16-ounce can tomatoes, drained and chopped 2 16-ounce cans pinto beans Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring constantly until limp. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through. Makes 8 servings. Sources: www.foodlocker.com/ranstylbeans.html ; http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/5164/100057 ; Send your requests or replies to a request to: a2zrecipes@fastmail.fm (PLEASE use "Recipe Request" as subject.) GoldenMine.com - Free shipping on all jewelry. Never pay retail again! Solid 14K yellow and white gold. Your order helps support A to Z Recipes. http://www.qksrv.net/click-1219304-5440047 ~*~ CRAZY CORNER ~*~ Give me a sense of humor, Lord, Give me the grace to see a joke, To get some humor out of life, And pass it on to other folk. KitchenEtc.com http://www.qksrv.net/click-1219304-8771043 The world??s largest online cooking and dining store. As can be expected from ONLY Larry Holmes... Teenager Daughter Owner's Manual Instructions for all those with teenage daughters or daughters who think they are teenagers or who will eventually be teenagers. Teenager Owner's Manual Congratulations! You are now the proud new owner of a teenaged daughter. Please read this manual carefully, as it describes the maintenance of your new daughter, and answers important questions about your warranty (which does NOT include the right to return the product to the factory for a full refund.) IF YOU FEEL YOU HAVE RECEIVED YOUR TEENAGER IN ERROR: To determine whether you were supposed to receive a teenaged girl, please examine your new daughter carefully. Does she: (a) look very similar to your original daughter, only with more makeup and less clothing? (b) refuse to acknowledge your existence on the planet Earth (except when requesting money)? (c) Sleep in a burrow of dirty laundry? If any of these are true, you have received the correct item. Nice try, though. BREAK-IN PERIOD: When you first receive your teenaged daughter, you will initially experience a high level of discomfort. Gradually, this discomfort will subside, and you will merely feel traumatized. This is the "Break-In Period," during which you are becoming accustomed to certain behaviors that will cause you concern, anxiety, and stress. Once you have adapted to these behaviors, your teenager will start acting even worse. ACTIVATION: To activate your teenaged daughter, simply place her in the vicinity of a telephone or Instant Messenger. No further programming is required. SHUTDOWN: Several hours after activation, you may desire to shut down your teenaged daughter. There is no way to do this. CLEANING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Having a teenaged daughter means learning the difference between the words "clean" and "neat." Teenaged daughters are very clean, because they take frequent showers that last more than an hour. They will scrub themselves with expensive, fragrant soaps which you must purchase for them because like I'm sure I'm going to use like the same kind of soap my mom and dad use. When they have completely drained the hot-water tank, they will step out and wrap themselves in every towel in the bathroom, which they will subsequently strew throughout the house. If you ask them to pick up the towels, you are confusing "clean" with "neat." Teenagers are very busy and do not have time to be neat. They expect others to pick up after them. These others are called "parents." FEEDING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Your teenaged daughter requires regular meals, which must be purchased for her at restaurants because she detests everything you eat because it is like so disgusting. She does not want you to accompany her to these restaurants, because some people might see you and like I'm sure I want my friends to see me eating dinner with my parents. Either order take-out food or just give her the money, preferably both. If you order pizza, never answer the doorbell because the delivery boy might see you and ohmigod he is so hot. Yes, your daughter's idea of an attractive man is the pizza boy. CLOTHING YOUR TEENAGED DAUGHTER: Retailers make millions of dollars a year selling stylish and frankly sensible clothing which will look adorable on your daughter. If you enjoy shopping, you will love the vast selections which are available to you. Unfortunately, your teenaged daughter wants to dress like a lap dancer. You may be able to coerce her into putting on a cute outfit before leaving the house, but by the time she walks in the schoolhouse door, she will be wearing something entirely different. OTHER MAINTENANCE: Teenaged daughters require one of two levels of maintenance: "High," and "Ultra High." Your daughter is "Ultra High." This means that whatever you do won't be enough and whatever you try won't work. WARRANTY: This product is not without defect because she has your genes, for heaven's sake. If you think this is not fair, talk to your parents, who think it is hilarious. Your teenaged daughter will remain a teenager for as long as it takes for her to become a woman, which in her opinion has already happened and as far as you are concerned never really will. If you are dissatisfied with your teenaged daughter, well, what did you expect? In any event, your warranty does not give you your little girl back under any circumstances, except that deep down she's actually still there - you just have to look for her. Send your funnies to: maggieblackwell@hotmail.com (PLEASE use "Humor" as subject.) Did you vote? http://www.cumuli.com/ezines/ra20729.rate Thanks! zChocolat.com. 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 ~*~ OUR MENU: TANGERINE CHICKEN MENU ~Sent in by: Joyce, IL *TANGERINE CHICKEN BREAST Rice Green Salad *EASY OLIVE GARDEN SALAD DRESSING Hot rolls *LOW FAT COTTON CANDY COOKIES TANGERINE CHICKEN Serves 4 3 tb Butter 4 Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves Salt and pepper 2 tb Flour 1 c Orange juice, frozen concentrate 1/2 c Water 1/4 ts Cinnamon 3 Tangerines, peeled & sectioned 1 tb Tangerine peel, grated In a large skillet, melt butter. Add chicken, salt and pepper. Brown chicken on both sides until chicken in thoroughly cooked. Remove and set aside. Add flour to the skillet. Cook over low heat about 1-2 minutes. Add orange juice concentrate, water and cinnamon. Simmer, stirring until sauce is thickened. Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over it. Cover and simmer 5 minutes or until heated through. Add tangerine sections and zest. Stir and serve. EASY OLIVE GARDEN DRESSING My friend taught me to soak grated parmesan cheese with Italian dressing for at least a half hour before pouring it over your salad. I use a lot of cheese and it is yummy! LOW FAT COTTON CANDY COOKIES (Yield: 36 cookies) Ingredients: 3 egg whites (beaten stiff) 2 tbs sweetener (like Equal, etc.) 2 tsp orange extract (or your favorite flavor) 1 tsp orange rind (grated) Instructions: Beat sweetener, orange extract and rind into the stiff egg whites. Drop onto lightly greased cookie sheets. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 C) for 8 to 10 minutes. 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SHRIMP AND CASHEW IN PINEAPPLES ~Sent in by: Barbara, Chula Vista, CA 2 small fresh pineapples 8 ounces small cooked shrimp 1 cup roasted unsalted cashew nuts 4 tablespoons lemon juice DRESSING 1 egg 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar 1/4 pint whipping cream 2 teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon OR 1 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled Cut the pineapples carefully in half lengthwise, leaving the green tops attached. Carefully cut out the flesh and remove the cores. Cut the flesh into bite-size pieces. Combine with the shrimp, cashews and celery and toss with the lemon juice. Spoon the mixture into the pineapple shells and refrigerate to chill. To prepare the dressing, beat the egg and sugar together until light in a heat proof bowl. Add the vinegar and tarragon, place the bowl over very hot water. Whip with a wire whisk until thick. Take off the heat and allow to cool, whipping occasionally. When cold, lightly whip the cream and fold into the dressing. Spoon over the salad and serve in the pineapple shells. 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. MICROWAVE ITALIAN CHICKEN ~Sent in by: Skirnir, Waukesha, WI If you live in the Southeast Wisconsin area and you would like to join a local food ring, try Food-a-Mania! They are a group of food lovers who share recipes and occasionally visit each other. If you are interested email Skirnir at skirnirh@earthlink.net (This is a good kid pleaser recipe that is about 22 to 26 minutes to make, a little more if you start with frozen chicken breasts. We serve this with spaghetti and added sauce.) 1 chicken, 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 lb., cut up (I use boneless skinless chicken breasts) 1 can condensed tomato soup (10 oz.) 1 can tomato paste (6 oz.) 1/4 teaspoon onion salt (I use toasted onion seasoning, no salt) 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt (Again, I used preminced garlic, no salt) 1/4 teaspoon oregano 1 can (4 oz.) mushroom pieces, drained (optional) 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Remove skin from chicken pieces and arrange in lightly greased 12x8x2 in. dish with meatiest pieces to the outside edge. In mixing bowl stir together tomato soup, tomato paste, onion salt, garlic salt, oregano and mushrooms. Generously spoon sauce over chicken. Microwave at High 20 to 22 minutes, rotating dish 1/2 turn after 10 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over chicken. Microwave at high 2 to 4 minutes, until cheese is melted. Let stand about 5 minutes before serving. Makes about 4 servings. Notes: Use whatever size dish fits your microwave with one layer of chicken breasts. With our microwave, the dish seems to cook better on a lower setting for a little longer, otherwise the edges burn a little. But I presume that is why they want the meatier pieces on the outside. So if your pieces are meatier, then by all means leave it on high at the time stated. CoffeeAM.com is the largest online Gourmet Coffee & Tea Site. Free Shipping on orders over $40! Use Coupon Code FREEDEAL at checkout.* For a Limited Time Only -Get a Free Sample (one-half pound!) of Gourmet Coffee with any order! http://www.qksrv.net/click-1219304-5463405 ZUCCHINI MONTEREY ~Sent in by: Joyce, IL 1 lb. Monterey Jack cheese, sliced fairly thin 3 to 4 med. zucchini 1 c. rice, uncooked 1 lg. can whole green chilies 1 lg. tomato, sliced 2 c. sour cream 2 tbsp. green pepper, chopped 2 tbsp. green onion, chopped, mixed with green pepper 1 tsp. oregano 1 tsp. garlic salt Parsley Cook rice according to package instructions. Slice and parboil zucchini (about 5 minutes, drain well). Slit and seed chilies. Place rice on bottom of greased 13 x 9 inch casserole. Place chilies on rice and then cheese slices (saving some for the top). Layer with zucchini, then mushrooms, then tomato. Mix sour cream, green pepper, green onion and seasonings together. Spread on top of the tomato. Place remaining cheese slices on top and sprinkle with parsley. Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Bath-and-Body.com Wonderful gift sets, homemade soaps, lotions, etc., perfect for Birthday, and special occasion giving! Your order helps support A to Z Recipes. Thanks. http://www.qksrv.net/click-1219304-5346491 BLUEBERRY-LEMON SQUARES ~Sent in by Larry Holmes, Ontario, Canada 2 cup all-purpose flour ?? cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ?? teaspoon salt 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw) 1 cup milk ?? cup butter, melted 1 large egg ?? teaspoon grated lemon peel Preheat oven to 425?°F. Grease 13x9-inch baking pan. In medium bowl, stir flour, ?? cup sugar and the baking powder and salt. Add blueberries and toss to coat. In medium bowl, whisk milk, butter, egg and lemon peel. Stir into dry ingredients until just combined. Spread in prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining tablespoon sugar. Bake 20 minutes. Cut into 3-inch squares. Makes 1 dozen. Per square: Calories: 175 Total fat: 6 g Sat. fat: 3 g Cholesterol: 32 mg Sodium: 265 mg Carbs: 28 g Protein: 3 g HomeVisions.com - Slipcover Sale. 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