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Gluten-Free Recipes

* Breads
* Main & Side Dishes
* Breakfast
* Desserts
o Cookies & Bars
o Puddings
o Ingredients
* Jams, Spreads & Toppings

http://www.preparedpantry.com/Recipes-GlutenFree.htm

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http://recipes.kaboose.com/tomato-enchiladas.html

Chicken and Tomato Enchiladas

Originally submitted by Sara and modified by Kaboose.com

Savory filled tortilla shells are layered with spicy chicken, tomato salsa, green onions, sour cream, black olives and shredded Cheddar for this delicious Mexican-inspired family favorite.

More Mexican Recipes
Ingredients

* 3 cups cooked chicken meat
* 1 cup sour cream
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 1/4 cup chopped onion
* 2 green onions, chopped
* 1 tomato, diced
* 1 (6.5 ounce) can canned tomato sauce
* 1/2 cup salsa
* 2 teaspoons chili powder
* 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
* 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
* 6 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
* 1 (2 ounce) can chopped black olives, drained

Cooking Instructions

1. In a large bowl combine the chicken, sour cream, canned diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon chili powder, chopped onion, green onion, and fresh diced tomato. Mix well and set aside.
2. In a medium saucepan combine tomato sauce, salsa, 2 teaspoons chili powder, oregano and parsley. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Fill tortillas with chicken mixture and fold together, laying snugly in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Pour simmered sauce over the top, then sprinkle with shredded cheese and chopped olives.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving

* calories: 878cal
* total fat: 42.3g
* cholesterol: 157mg
* sodium: 1562mg
* carbohydrates: 71.1g
* fiber: 7.1g
* protein: 52.3g

Preparation Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 30 min.
Ready In: 45 min.
Servings: 4

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http://recipes.kaboose.com/carrots-and-rice.html

Carrots and Rice

Originally submitted by Gayle Frazier and modified by Kaboose.com

Play up the natural sweetness of baby carrots and creamy rice with sugar, cream and butter for a spectacular side dish that takes centre stage at fall celebrations.
Ingredients

* 1 cup sliced carrots
* 3 tablespoons minced onion
* 4-1/2 cups water
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1 cup half-and-half
* 3/4 cup butter

Cooking Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine carrots, onion, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in rice. Reduce heat to low, and cover pan. Allow to steam for 20 minutes.
2. Stir sugar, half-and-half, and butter into rice mixture. Consistency should be creamy, not dry. Stir in some milk if necessary. Remove from heat, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving

* calories: 286cal
* total fat: 14.1g
* cholesterol: 39mg
* sodium: 552mg
* carbohydrates: 36.5g
* fiber: 0.7g
* protein: 3.3g

Preparation Time: 15 min.
Cooking Time: 40 min.
Ready In: 55 min.
Servings: 12

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http://recipes.kaboose.com/spicy-chicken-saute.html

Spicy Chicken Saute

Originally submitted by tocoyote and modified by Kaboose.com

A blend of seasonings and sauces transforms everyday chicken into something extraordinary. Soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger and onion combine in a sweet and fiery sauce that complements the tender chicken, mushrooms and peas beautifully and simply.
Ingredients

* 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
* 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces
* 1-1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
* 1 cup sugar
* 1/2 cup soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons garlic powder
* 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
* 1 tablespoon onion powder
* 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
* 1 (8 ounce) package button mushrooms, sliced
* 1 cup frozen green peas
* 3 green onions, chopped
* 2 tablespoons cold water
* 3 teaspoons cornstarch

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat. Add chicken pieces, and fry, stirring, until browned. Pour in the vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce, stirring to dissolve sugar. Season with garlic powder, red pepper flakes, onion powder, and ginger. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Taste the sauce at this point and adjust seasoning to taste. The sauce should be very sweet. If it is too tart, add more sugar; if it is too sweet, add more vinegar.
2. Once the sauce is to your liking, add the mushrooms, peas, and green onions. Simmer gently over low heat for another 5 minutes, until the mushrooms shrink a bit. Stir together the water and cornstarch, and stir it into the sauce. Continue to simmer until it reaches the desired thickness.

Nutrition Facts

Servings per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving

* calories: 444cal
* total fat: 4.6g
* cholesterol: 68mg
* sodium: 1948mg
* carbohydrates: 68.5g
* fiber: 4.2g
* protein: 33.9g

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http://recipes.kaboose.com/no-knead-refrigerator-rolls.html

No Knead Refrigerator Rolls

Originally submitted by Debbie Rowe and modified by Kaboose.com

Kids love these light, fluffy yeast rolls fresh from the oven. And they’re so quick and easy, your little ones will love helping you bake up a batch for the dinner table.
Ingredients

* 4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
* 2 cups warm water
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 2 teaspoons salt
* 1/4 cup shortening
* 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 egg

Cooking Instructions

1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and set aside to proof.
2. In another bowl, mix together sugar, salt, shortening, and egg with an electric mixer at low speed. Add mixture to yeast, and stir in flour. The last 3 cups of flour will have to be mixed in by hand.
3. Cover dough with a damp cloth, and place in refrigerator. Punch down occasionally as dough rises. You can leave dough in refrigerator overnight.
4. Two hours before baking, shape the dough into rolls. Place on greased pans, baking trays or muffin pans. Let rise 2 hours.
5. Bake at 400 degrees F ( 205 degrees C) for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Servings per Recipe: 48
Amount Per Serving

* calories: 82cal
* total fat: 1.4g
* cholesterol: 4mg
* sodium: 99mg
* carbohydrates: 15.2g
* fiber: 0.5g
* protein: 2g

Servings: 48

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http://health.kaboose.com/foods-to-eat/index.html

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To Make Yogurt:

There are basically two ways:

1. Buy a small carton of plain yogurt at the grocery store. Preferably
plain yogurt, you can use flavored yogurt if you have no other choice (I’ve
done it, but the resultant yogurt I made also tasted a little bit like
blueberries). Look for a statement on the carton that it contains ‘live
cultures’ or words to that effect.

2. Buy dried starter at a health food store or online. The dried starter
keeps for years if you keep it frozen. This is what I do now. I find that
the dried starter makes a better yogurt - anyway, we like it better.

THEN - each time you make yogurt, you set some aside to be the starter for
the next batch. I put the starter in a clean glass jar with a plastic top.
This (a) keeps us from eating it by mistake, and (b) keeps it fresher and
cleaner.

After three or four months, our yogurt is becoming more tart than I want
it. Then I eat the last starter, and start over again with a new packet of
starter from the freezer.

I now buy my starter from www.cheesemaking.com . See:

http://www.cheesemaking.com/cheeseculturesandmoldpowders.html

I prefer the Bulgarian starter, which is more expensive:

http://www.cheesemaking.com/store/p/164-Yogurt-Bulgarian-1-packet.html

(But I only use a packet every three or four months, so I don’t mind the
expense. And you can get it for about half price if you buy twelve packets
at a time.)

I’ve also used one of their other starters, this one:

http://www.cheesemaking.com/store/p/163-Yogurt-DS-sweet-5-packets.html

This one is good also. But the Bulgarian yogurt is *really* excellent.

They have all kinds of interesting other starters - creme fraiche, various
soft cheeses, etc. Lots of fun to play with if you have time!

Pat
—
In Pennsylvania’s Northern Tier, northeastern USA.
Website: www.meadows.pair.com/articleindex.html

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2d. tips on freezing/use of mushrooms?
Posted by: “Lee

Good morning,

I’ve been freezing raw mushrooms for a few years.

After wash them, I slice off the tips, and either slice or chop the mushroom.

Bought on sale, frozen and stored raw, they’re less expensive than canned. I add them to tomato sauce and fried rice dishes, cooking them when and how needed: crock pot for the tomato sauce, wok for the fried rice. They don’t work well in salads.

HTH,
Lee

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2e. Re: tips on freezing/use of mushrooms?
Posted by: “carrie

I just made cream of mushroom soup this week. I spent a lot of time
dicing up three pounds of mushrooms for a double batch. I don’t buy
the canned cream soups because I have a DS with a milk allergy (DF
subs work great). I have heard others make it to eliminate the MSG.
I freeze the soup in containers with 11 oz. in them so I can thaw and
use in recipes. I make it thicker like it is condensed and I also
use more mushrooms. All my kids love mushrooms.

Fresh Cream of Mushroom Soup
This quick and easy recipe is so much better than the canned stuff.
Great as a first course, or with salad or sandwiches. Of course, you
can use it in your favorite recipes, too. To make it thicker, use
less stock and/or use heavy cream instead of the half-and-half cream
or milk.
2 quarts
Ingredients
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, cleaned and chopped
6 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup flour
2 quarts stock (chicken, beef or vegetable, canned or bouillon is OK)
1 cup half-and-half cream or milk

Directions
1 Lighly saute mushrooms in butter.
2 Add flour and stir constantly for about 5 minutes.
3 Slowly add stock, stirring until all is incorporated.
4 Simmer about 10 minutes.
5 Add cream, stir and serve.

Here is our other favorite dish with mushrooms. I also up the
mushrooms because my kids love the mushroom sauce it makes over
noodles. It is a crock pot recipe, not a freezer recipe, but a top
ten favorite in my family.

Crock pot angel chicken
Ingredients
6 boneless chicken breasts
1 can mushrooms, drained
1 (1 ounce) package dried Italian salad dressing mix
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can Campbell’s Golden Mushroom soup
1/2 cup white wine (may substitute water or broth)
4 ounces cream cheese with chives and onions
angel hair pasta (cook according to box directions)

Directions
1 Place the chicken in crock pot.

2 Stir in Italian salad dressing mix, can of soup, mushrooms, cream
cheese & wine(or water or broth). Pour over chicken.

3 Cook on low in the crock pot for 4-5 hours.

4 Pour over cooked angel hair pasta or other noodles or rice. Enjoy!

5 Makes 6 breasts.

Enjoy!
Carrie

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Posted by: “Kat”

Here is my 2 cents on food storage...

EVERYTHING is expensive if you have to throw it away becuase it is
not used/eaten. It is amazing to me how quickly 20 years can whiz by.

There are many different schools of thought when it comes to food
storage. I like the Pantry Challenge on this website because it is a
type of food storage.

I stock up on items when they are on sale. I put away $50 per month
to maintain my Pantry. I only spend $20/week on groceries beyond the
$50 month dedicated to “Pantry”.

WE eat like KINGS! My family consists of myself and my 10 year old
and my 20 year old who comes and raids my pantry and freezer for
meals all the time. I cook from scratch and make multiples of meals
based upon what is on sale. I can’t tell you the last time I paid
more than $1.75/pound for meat (OK, I do buy steak at $4/pound on
sale but that is the only exception other than some fish)

For Emergency Preparedness, I keep a backpack in my car. It has 3
days worth of food and water for 2 people. Here is what my kit
currently contains:

12 individual boxes of fruit juice (with Calcium)($4.50)
1 Jar Peanut Butter ($1.25)
1 Box Saltine Crackers ($1.50)
1 Box Graham Crackers ($2.00)
1 Jar Strawberry Jam ($1.50)
1 Large Box Favorite Cereal ($2.00)
1 Pound Hard Candy (2.00)
3 packs of sugarless gum ($2.00)
4 cans of Canned Pasta Product ($4.00)
2 cans of Ready to use Soup ($2.00)
3 cans of Tuna ($1.50)
1 Pouch of Jerky (ok...its my extravagance) $5.00
1 case of Coast Guard Water ($15.00)
3 pouches dried fruit (4.50) I prefer my home dried fruit

2 rolls of Quarters
100 - $1 bills
26 - $5 bills
The money adds up to $250 in case you are trying to figure it out.
You need to have small bills because no one will have change.

I use all this food on a regular basis with the exception of the
little juice boxes.

The “Coast Guard” water lasts for over 5 years. You can purchase this
porduct at most camping stores. Think of it as MRE style water. It
is in little foil type packages. There is also an extended life
water in little paper containers. I have a personal preference for
the pouches. use what you like best.

I dont care for ANY type of canned/powdered milk. So I store calcium
enriched fruit juice that we do like. Minute Maid is the brand, just
check the label, some have more nutrients than others. We plan on
eating the cereal dry because of our personal taste.

Every time the time changes (Daylight savings time in April and Oct),
I pull my kit out and we go through it. If it expires before the
next time change, we change out the food. We mark all the food with
big black magic marker as to when it expires so it is easier to find
the expiration date.

The home dried fruit we replace each time.

Since the backpack lives in my trunk, it is exposed to more heat and
natural elements than my normal food storage so I watch things more
carefully for expiration dates.

Again, my point is that it is easy to make your own 72 hour kit with
plenty of food that you are eating anyway. We love certain pasta and
soups out of the can. Everything in your kit should not have to be
heated in order to be eaten.

I have had several people email me since the last time I posted about
this topic asking what I store. I dont mean to go off topic but feel
very strongly about Pantry Challenge.

I am a firm believer that people will say anything to part you from
your money. You can save a lot by using a little common sense,
especially when talking about food storage. I have been buying used
canning jars through ads since I was 10 years old. I can not count
the number of houses i have gone into and they have spent 100-1000’s
on food storage that is now rotting anfd they have begged me for a
way to dispose of it (BTW: Find a pig farmer).

Again, there are a million different schools of thought about this,
This is just my humble opinion.

Kathy

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Posted by: “didipark72

Rosemary Turkey Meatloaf

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 tbsp oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh rosemary or 2 tsp dried rosemary
2 tbsp fresh sage or 2 tsp dried sage
2 tbsp fresh thyme or 2 tsp dried thyme
salt & pepper to taste
1 egg
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
In a large skillet, heat the oil then stirfry onion, garlic, rosemary, sage, thyme salt and pepper for about 2-3 minutes or the onions are translucent but not turning brown. While stirfrying, beat the egg in a large bowl. Then add onion stirfry mixture, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir. Add ground turkey and bread crumbs, kneading with your hands until completely combined. Place chicken mixture into a loaf pan. Preheat oven to 350F. Bake for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center registers 170F. Remove from oven and allow to stand for 5-6 minutes. Remove from loaf pan and allow to cool. Freeze in freezer container or in ziploc bag.

On cooking day:
Allow to thaw overnight in fridge. Cut into serving size pieces and reheat in skillet until heated through (can add about 1/2 cup water or chicken stock to skillet to prevent it from getting too dried out, if needed). Serve.

Dorie
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Freezer-PantryRecipes/

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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/frozen-assets/

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Posted by: “RUSSIE-—— >^..^<”

TUSCAN LEMON PUDDING

MAKES: 8 SERVINGS.

5 large eggs
1 quart milk
6 tbs sugar
Grated zest of 1 lemon
Cookies or wafer for dipping

Prepare a cold water bath by filling a sink with cold water and ice cubes. In a bowl, beat eggs until they are frothy. In a saucepan, heat milk, sugar and zest. When the sugar is dissolved, slowly add the eggs, stir constantly. The pudding is done when the spoon is coated, about 20 min. Remove the pan from the heat and move it to the cold water bath in sink.

Stir until the mixture is cooled and thickens. Transfer the pudding to a serving bowl and refrigerate 4 hours covered with plastic wrap. Serve with cookies or wafers to dip in pudding, if desired. Garnish with lemon slice and mint sprig, if desired.*

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2a. Pineapple Date Bars
Posted by: “Sandy U.”

Pineapple Date Bars

20 oz crushed pineapple
2 cups chopped dates
3 cups oats
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup oil

Combine pineapple and dates in a saucepan. Cook on medium
heat until thickened. Stir frequently. In a large bowl,
mix oats, wheat germ, coconut, walnuts, and salt. Stir in
juice and oil. Press half of the oat mixture in a greased
9x13-inch pan. Spread the pine-apple mixture on top, and
then sprinkle on the rest of the oat mixture. Press down
lightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until
lightly browned. Cool. Cut into squares. Makes 32.

*~Sandy U.~*

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3a. Date Balls
Posted by: “Sandy U.”

Date Balls

This is the recipe in one of my community cookbooks.
It says to roll in Rice Krispies but most that I have
seen are rolled in coconut.

5 Tbs butter
1 1/2 cup dates, cut fine
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cup Rice Krispies
1 tsp vanilla
Pinch of salt
1 cup flaked coconut

Melt butter in skillet. Add dates, sugar, and beaten
eggs. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Stir in
remaining ingredients. Form into balls and roll in
crushed Rice Krispies (or additional coconut)

*~Sandy U.~*

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4a. English Trifle
Posted by: “didipark72

English Trifle

1 (3 oz) pkg. strawberry gelatin
1 C. boiling water
1 C. cold water
1 prepared angel food cake (8 oz) cut into cubes
1 C. mashed strawberries
1 t. sugar
1 (8 oz) can unsweetened pineapple chunks
1 C. sliced firm bananas
2 C. sliced fresh stawberries
2 C. cold milk
1 (1 oz) pkg. sugar free instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (8 oz) frozen carton whipped topping thawed
1/4 C. slivered almonds
1 fresh strawberry
In a small bowl dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Stir in cold water. Pour half of the gelatin mixture into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until slightly thickened. Let remaining gelatin stand at room temperature.
Place half of the cake cubes in a 3 qt. trifle bowl. In a small bowl, combine mashed strawberries and sugar; spoon half over the cake.
Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 C. juice. Cut pineapple chunks in half; arrange half over mashed strawberries. Toss banana slices with reserved pineapple juice; arrange half of the slices over pineapple. Top with 1 C. sliced strawberries. Spoon refrigerated gelatin over fruit. Refrigerate trifle and remaining gelatin mixture for 20 minutes.
In a small bowl whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft set. Spread half of pudding over trifle. Repeat all layers. Top with whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds; garnish with the strawberry.

Dorie
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Momsmenuplan/

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5. New Orleans-Style Red Beans and Rice with Fresh Ham Hocks
Posted by: “Sandy U.”

New Orleans-Style Red Beans and Rice with Fresh Ham Hocks Yield: 6 Servings

1 pound dried red beans 1 cup onions chopped
1 pound fresh ham hocks 1 teaspoon ground thyme
3/4 teaspoon seasoned salt divided1 bay leaf
4 cups water 1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons vegetable oil 4 cups hot cooked rice
6 cloves garlic peeled, finely chopped

Sort and wash beans; place in large Dutch oven. Cover with water 2 inches above beans. Bring beans to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and set aside. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt over sides of ham hocks. Heat vegetable oil in Dutch oven; brown ham hocks 3 minutes on each side. Add reserved beans, remaining seasoned salt, onions, thyme, bay leaf and pepper and stir to blend. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and cover; simmer 2 to 3 hours or until beans are tender. Remove bay leaf and serve beans over rice.

*~Sandy U.~*

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6a. Caramel Marshmallows
Posted by: “jacqueline

Caramel Marshmallows

1 c Margarine
1 lb Caramels
1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 pkg Large Marshmallows, frozen
1 sm box Rice Krispies

Melt first magarine, caramels, and milk together in double boiler.
Dip marshmallows in caramel, coating well. Roll in rice krispies. Chill
until set.

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This recipe is a hybrid of two that I know came from RF4RP
website. These are fun to
make. I hung one from my car’s rearview mirror for an air
freshener! I’ve also
included another fun recipe for homemade ornaments.

Cinnamon Ornaments

1/2 cup ground cinnamon,
1/3 cup applesauce, and
1 Tbs. Tacky glue

Mix in bowl and stir until well blended. Work mixture in hands
(approx. 3 minutes)
to form a ball. If it is too dry, add applesauce, if too wet, add
cinnamon. Knead
ball on cinnamon-sprinkled surface until it holds together well.
Dust a rolling pin
and board with cinnamon and roll out to about 1/4 an inch thick or
more (thinner
dough than this tends to curl during baking). Cut into shapes with
cookie cutters.
Use a drinking straw to cut out a hole to hang by a ribbon (or
don’t make a hole and
hot glue a ribbon or a small magnet to the back) . Air dry for
24-48 hours, turning
several times, or bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 150 degrees
for 1 hour.
Remove from cookie sheet and bake on the oven racks for another
1½ hours.

Nearly Unbreakable Ornaments

¾ c flour
¼ c white glue
¼ c liquid shampoo (select appropriate fragrance, because that
is what they will
smell like)

Combine ingredients and knead thoroughly. Roll out on floured
surface (not too
thinly, or they will crack sooner or later). Cut with cookie
cutters. Use straw to
make hole for ribbon or insert ornament hook. Bake 200 for 2
hours. Paint/decorate
when cool.

To visit your group on the web, go to:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/RealFood4RealPeople/

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http://pandemicinformationnews.blogspot.com/2008/12/jiangsu-province-two-layers-of-bird-flu_19.html

Friday, December 19, 2008
Jiangsu Province, the two layers of bird flu virus detected in poultry and eggs are still overseas sales
December 19, 2008

16, the Ministry of Agriculture announced in Dongtai, Jiangsu, Hai’an the layers reared by individual farmers in monitoring avian influenza virus to the report, and called for the “prohibition of transport and Dongtai Hai’an all poultry and its products, restrictions on the flow.” According to Reporters Investigation, only to yesterday, the local field is still a large number of eggs for sale.

As early as this year by the end of October and early November, the Dongtai “chicken town” Tang Yang, Xu, such as river and the nearby town of Hai-an County and other places, birds have been large-scale chicken deaths. It reflects the broad masses of farmers, emerging as the dead chickens, in order to reduce economic losses, do not wait until the Spring Festival season came to the Maiji gold, as a last resort to dumping of live chickens to the field.

December 9 to 17, the Taiwan reporters in the East and MSC found that chicken to the township on the road, there are often other provinces and cities of transport vehicles chicken, poultry chicken very active trading, chicken traders and brokers offer a very Low.

Samples from this to be monitoring the bird flu virus was announced, reporters in the afternoon of 16 and 17 that MSC Tung Taiwan and the two chicken and egg deal does not stop, there are many households keep chickens in chicken Loading arrested in the chicken.

Dongtai officials said that chicken farmers Maiji surprise was due to the current market price slump caused by bird flu and the topic has nothing to do.
Posted by Commonground

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http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travelling-and-living-overseas/travel-advice-by-country/asia-oceania/hong-kong-special-administrative

Asia and Oceania
Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong
Still current at: 20 December 2008
Updated: 12 December 2008

This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and Health section (Avian Influenza – Bird Flu). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

Travel Summary

* Although Hong Kong has separate immigration controls from Mainland China and separate legal and law enforcement systems, it could still be vulnerable to both terrorism directed at China, and the global threat from terrorism. Any attacks could be indiscriminate including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers.

* In 2007, 628, 323 British tourists visited Hong Kong (Source: The Hong Kong Tourism Board). Most visits are trouble-free. The main type of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Hong Kong in 2007 was for replacing lost and stolen passports and petty crimes. You should take sensible precautions against pickpocketing and other street crime.

* In both 2006 and 2007 the Hong Kong press reported instances of spiked drinks, targeting both males and females. Whilst there have been no recent reports of this practice, you should ensure that anything you drink cannot be tampered with. You should also be wary of accepting drinks from strangers. See the Crime Section of this advice for more details.

* The typhoon season in Hong Kong normally runs from April to October. See the Natural Disasters section of this advice and Tropical Cyclones page for more details.

* On 9 December 08, the Hong Kong SAR Government confirmed that Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) had been detected on a poultry farm in the New Territories. No human infections or deaths have been reported. The World Health Organisation (see WHO - Public Health Mapping and GIS Map Library) has confirmed human cases elsewhere in the region and there have been some human fatalities in China. If you plan to visit China please also view the latest China Travel Advice.

* We strongly recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See the General (Insurance) section of this advice and Travel Insurance for more details.

continues.

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http://pandemicinformationnews.blogspot.com/2008/12/uk-doctors-hit-by-flu-virus-fears.html

Saturday, December 20, 2008
UK: Doctors hit by flu virus fears
Dec 19 2008 By Debbie Wood

A flu type virus has led to a surge in telephone calls to GPs and emergency services across the region.

Medical staff at doctors surgeries across Solihull have witnessed a rocketing number of enquiries, averaging 20 to30 per day relating to the virus which causes a cold and chest pains among all ages during the past week.

In addition, West Midlands Ambulance Service based in Dudley, took an estimated 2,146 calls during last Saturday (December 13) alone, representing a 30 per cent increase for the same period last year.

Dr Patrick Brooke, medical director for Solihull NHs Care Trust in Union Road, is urging people with colds and flu-like symptoms to seek the right treatment for their illness and not to use the Accident and Emergency departments of Solihull Hospital.

“There has been a tremendous health service response to this unprecedented demand,” he said. “GPs and community services staff have made a concerted effort to deal with the high level of demand and help to relieve the pressure on local hospitals.

“One of the main problems recently is a flu-like illness, the Norovirus which causes respiratory problems, sickness and diarrhoea. This has hit old people particularly hard. While NHS staff are always there to help, there is a lot people can do for themselves and their families to avoid becoming ill or having accidents.”

Any members of the public with flu-like symptoms are advised to take plenty of rest, consume hot drinks and plenty of fluid, wear extra layers of warm clothing, stay at home, wash their hands regularly and use their local GP or pharmacy for treatment and advice.
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http://pandemicinformationnews.blogspot.com/2008/12/travel-alert-india.html

Saturday, December 20, 2008
Travel Alert - India
[click on the title for the full page]

December 19, 2008

The Department of State warns U.S. citizens that there is a high threat of terrorism throughout India, and advises U.S. citizens traveling to or already in India to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness, especially during the end-of-year holidays until India’s Republic Day, January 26. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2009 and replaces that issued on December 4 to provide updated information regarding the security situation.

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Homemade Chocolate Milk Syrup

Posted By TipNut On May 11, 2007 @ 6:50 am In Food, Recipes | 1 Comment

Homemade Chocolate Syrup

Recipe #1

2 cups white sugar
1 cup cocoa
3/4 cup water

* Mix all ingredients and boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add 1 tsp. vanilla and 1/4 cup butter.
* When cool add 2 beaten eggs. Use 2 tsp. to a glass of milk.

Recipe #2

* Melt over hot water 4 squares unsweetened chocolate. Add 2 cups sugar and 1/8 tsp salt, mix well. Slowly add 2 cups of cold water.
* Simmer until smooth and thick (about 5 minutes), stirring well.
* Cool and add 1 tsp. vanilla.
* To use, mix 1 1/2 - 2 TBS syrup to 1 glass milk, hot or cold.
* Keep syrup refrigerated.

More Tips You May Like:

* [1] Homemade Lemon Syrup Recipe
* [2] 12 Twists on Instant Hot Chocolate
* [3] Homemade Pancake Syrup Recipe
* [4] Chocolate Mint Sticks Recipe
* [5] 5 Homemade Garlic Syrup Recipes

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URLs in this post:
[1] Homemade Lemon Syrup Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-lemon-syrup-recipe/
[2] 12 Twists on Instant Hot Chocolate: http://tipnut.com/12-twists-on-instant-hot-chocolate/
[3] Homemade Pancake Syrup Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-pancake-syrup/
[4] Chocolate Mint Sticks Recipe: http://tipnut.com/chocolate-mint-sticks-recipe/
[5] 5 Homemade Garlic Syrup Recipes: http://tipnut.com/5-homemade-garlic-syrup-recipes/

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Sour Milk Silver Soak

Posted By TipNut On August 3, 2007 @ 12:02 pm In Homemade Cleaners | No Comments

Picture of Silver Platters - Tipnut.comIf you have a carton of milk that has expired, don’t toss it out because sour milk is a great silver cleaner.

* For every cup of of milk, stir in one tablespoon lemon juice or one tablespoon vinegar and leave for five minutes so it sours.
* If the milk is sour already, you can skip adding the lemon juice or vinegar.
* Soak your silver pieces in the sour milk overnight (completely covered) and then wash as usual.

More Tips You May Like:

* [1] Quick & Dirty Tips For Buying Second Hand Silver
* [2] Homemade Silver Polishing Cloths
* [3] Enamel Pot Stain Removal Tips
* [4] How To Clean Roasting Pans
* [5] 5 Homemade Foot Soak Recipes

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URLs in this post:
[1] Quick & Dirty Tips For Buying Second Hand Silver: http://tipnut.com/quick-dirty-tips-for-buying-second-hand-silver/
[2] Homemade Silver Polishing Cloths: http://tipnut.com/homemade-silver-polishing-cloths/
[3] Enamel Pot Stain Removal Tips: http://tipnut.com/enamel-pot-stain-removal-tips/
[4] How To Clean Roasting Pans: http://tipnut.com/how-to-clean-roasting-pans/
[5] 5 Homemade Foot Soak Recipes: http://tipnut.com/5-homemade-foot-soak-recipes/

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DIY Bookmaking, Bookbinding, Book Press - Buncha Links

Posted By TipNut On October 13, 2007 @ 8:18 am In DIY Projects | No Comments

DIY bookmaking and bookbinding seem to be taking off as a craft & hobby. It’s not hard at all to find tutorials and guides online for how to make your own moleskins, notebooks, zines, journals and book binding tips too.

Here’s a bunch of info you might like to check out from my collection of bookmarks:

* [1] Brian Sawyer: Bookbinding
*This project is a longer version of an article that appears in Make magazine. Also see [2] the flickr page.
* [3] Do-It-Yourself Book Press
*Yowza, plenty of details and instruction here
* [4] Learn how to bind a hardback book
*Gorgeous pdf files to download illustrating full instructions. The page does ask for an email address to join them, but it’s not necessary if you don’t want to.
* [5] Make Your Own Moleskine-Like-Notebook
* [6] From prints into journals
*If you don’t mind getting glue on your fingers and you’ve got a couple of prints and a bunch of papers to spare, you could try making your very own photo journal!
* [7] Fun and Easy How to Guide to Binding Your Own Paperback Books At Home…FAST
*A quick and dirty book binding technique you can use to turn your ebooks into a real book with about 5 minutes worth of effort.
* [8] Bind It Fast
*Make or repair books with this easy technique
* [9] Book Assembly Photo-Journal
* [10] Moleskine Reloaded …or, How to Rebind a Moleskine Notebook
* [11] Make your own Pocketmods
* [12] Homemade City Notebook
* [13] DIY Bookbinding - download from University of British Columbia (pdf)
* [14] How To Make A Moleskin Knockoff - Download (pdf)
* [15] How to Make a Simple Hardcover Book
* [16] Stamphenge MiniBook Tutorial page
* [17] Bookbinding 101, A Quick Introduction, and [18] Bookbinding 101: Your First Book
* [19] How to recycle office paper into blank books
* [20] How to make a zine
* [21] Making A Casebound Book

More Tips You May Like:

* [22] Buncha Cool Free Printable Calendars + DIY Calendar Projects
* [23] Once A Month Cooking - Buncha Links
* [24] Organize Sewing Rooms & Craft Supplies - Buncha Links
* [25] Budget Decorating Tip: Frame Decorative Pictures From Books
* [26] DIY Desk For Two

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URLs in this post:
[1] Brian Sawyer: Bookbinding: http://briansawyer.wordpress.com/craft/bookbinding/
[2] the flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/olivepress/sets/605394/
[3] Do-It-Yourself Book Press: http://nomediakings.org/doityourself/doityourself_book_press.html
[4] Learn how to bind a hardback book: http://www.dadcando.com/default_MAKING.asp?project=BookBinding&catagory=FromJunk
[5] Make Your Own Moleskine-Like-Notebook: http://www.michaelshannon.us/makeabook/index.html
[6] From prints into journals: http://www.fiveandahalf.net/blog/from-prints-into-journals/
[7] Fun and Easy How to Guide to Binding Your Own Paperback Books At Home…FAST: http://www.persistenceunlimited.com/2006/03/fun-and-easy-how-to-guide-to-binding-your-own-paperback-
books-at-homefast/

[8] Bind It Fast: http://www.sff.net/people/Brook.West/bind/bindit.html
[9] Book Assembly Photo-Journal: http://tobycraig.livejournal.com/29223.html
[10] Moleskine Reloaded …or, How to Rebind a Moleskine Notebook: http://www.trumpetvine.com/sketchblog/moleskine-reloaded/
[11] Make your own Pocketmods: http://www.pocketmod.com/
[12] Homemade City Notebook: http://www.litwack.org/?page_id=1441
[13] DIY Bookbinding - download from University of British Columbia: http://www.slais.ubc.ca/courses/libr559f/06-07-wt1/portfolios/M_Rooney/docs/diy.pdf
[14] How To Make A Moleskin Knockoff - Download: http://www.tjbookarts.com/documents/hedgehogbook.pdf
[15] How to Make a Simple Hardcover Book: http://www.mothteeth.com/bookmaking/
[16] Stamphenge MiniBook Tutorial page: http://stamphenge.wordpress.com/minibooks/
[17] Bookbinding 101, A Quick Introduction: http://www.diyplanner.com/node/433
[18] Bookbinding 101: Your First Book: http://www.diyplanner.com/node/442
[19] How to recycle office paper into blank books: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-recycle-office-paper-into-blank-books/
[20] How to make a zine: http://www.instructables.com/id/how-to-make-a-zine/
[21] Making A Casebound Book: http://www.indiana.edu/~libpres/manual/treatments/cbind/index.html
[22] Buncha Cool Free Printable Calendars + DIY Calendar Projects: http://tipnut.com/cool-free-printable-calendars/
[23] Once A Month Cooking - Buncha Links: http://tipnut.com/once-a-month-cooking-buncha-links/
[24] Organize Sewing Rooms & Craft Supplies - Buncha Links: http://tipnut.com/organize-sewing-rooms-craft-supplies-buncha-links/
[25] Budget Decorating Tip: Frame Decorative Pictures From Books: http://tipnut.com/frame-book-pictures/
[26] DIY Desk For Two: http://tipnut.com/diy-desk-for-two/

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Recipe Hit List: 12 Homemade Bread Recipes

Posted By TipNut On November 20, 2008 @ 1:04 pm In Recipes | 3 Comments

Freshly baked homemade bread, still warm with real butter and topped with some homemade strawberry jam or slices of thick cheese, delicious! Homemade bread is not only heavenly, it’s a frugal treat made with wholesome ingredients and no added preservatives. This week’s Recipe Hit List is a collection of a variety of breads: White, Oat, Rye, Whole Wheat and more. Enjoy!

12 Homemade Bread Recipes
*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites

1. American Sandwich Bread [annieseats.wordpress.com] - Tipnut.com[1] American Sandwich Bread: must say, this bread really delivered. It really is a wonderful homemade sandwich bread. One of my major gripes about other loaves I have made in the past is that, while delicious, they do not have the height that I am looking for in a sandwich bread. However, this loaf has great height. The dough was just beautiful to work with and it rose easily. I also appreciate how quick the whole process was. I started in the morning and before lunch we had fresh bread for sandwiches. Fabulous! Recipe found at Annie’s Eats.

2. [2] Decadent Sweet Milk Bread: This makes a soft sweet loaf of bread. It can be totally made in a bread machine, however, I just used the machine to make the dough. Recipe found at Frugal Dr. Mom.

3. [3] Deli-Style Rye Bread: All I’m going to say about this recipe is that after making it, I decided that I am never going to the grocery store for bread ever again. Let’s not ruin this with any more words - just enjoy. Recipe found at Pete Bakes!

4. [4] Homemade Whole Wheat Bread: A fresh slice from the oven with a little butter on the top is like a taste of heaven! Espe­cially when this bread comes from your very own oven and is made from qual­ity ingre­di­ents, no addi­tives, and soaked for the high­est nutri­tional ben­e­fit! Who can ask for better? Recipe found at Passionate Homemaking.

5. [5] How To Make Great Homemade Bread: I’ve come to appreciate a great loaf of homemade bread for the taste, consistency and the price! With this recipe my kids prefer homemade to store bought bread. Recipe from What’s For Dinner.

6. [6] Oatmeal Toasting Bread Recipe: Makes three 8 x 4 loaves approximately 24 ounces each, plus 10 ounces dough to save as ‘old dough’ for your next batch. Recipe found at Farmgirl Fare.

7. [7] Easy, No Knead Crusty Bread: This easy bread recipe requires no kneading, and uses the heat and humidity of a Dutch oven to achieve the perfect crispy crust. Recipe found at Mother Earth News (recipe is on page 2 of article).

8. [8] Whole Wheat Beer Bread: Look at that gorgeous loaf! It has a firm and crunchy outer crust but is still soft on the inside. I am so proud of my loaf!! Recipe found at Happy Herbivore.

9. [9] Jamie Oliver’s Basic Bread Recipe: I’m still really mad about bread – I love it. It’s so exciting. It’s such a rewarding, therapeutic, tactile thing and you’ll be so proud of yourself once you’ve cracked it. Recipe found at JamieOliver.com.

10. [10] Honey Bran Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread Recipe: When it comes to baking bread, my motto is If you have friends or a freezer, never bake just one loaf at a time. It only takes a few more minutes of work to bake two or three loaves, and homemade bread freezes beautifully. Recipe found at A Year In Bread.

11. [11] Speedy No-Knead Bread: Recipe from The New York Times.

12. [12] Cuban Bread: This is another one of those breads that are fast and delicious. This recipe comes from the Tightwad Gazette, and is done in less than an hour and a half. Hooray! Recipe found at Fun Foods On A Budget.

And don’t miss today’s earlier tip [13] Baking Homemade Bread: How To Shape Loaves.

More Tips You May Like:

* [14] How To Make Bread, White Bread Recipe
* [13] Baking Homemade Bread: How To Shape Loaves
* [15] Recipe Hit List: 14 Grilled Sandwich Recipes
* [16] Recipe Hit List: 12 Marvelous Muffin Recipes
* [17] Recipe Hit List: 25 Tempting Meatloaf Recipes

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URLs in this post:
[1] American Sandwich Bread: http://annieseats.wordpress.com/2008/07/24/american-sandwich-bread/
[2] Decadent Sweet Milk Bread: http://frugaldrmom.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-most-favorite-bread-recipe.html
[3] Deli-Style Rye Bread: http://www.peterandrewryan.com/baking/2008/11/deli-style-rye-bread/
[4] Homemade Whole Wheat Bread: http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/01/kitchen-tip-tuesday-homemade-bread.html
[5] How To Make Great Homemade Bread: http://dinnertimeagain.blogspot.com/2008/11/how-to-make-great-homemade-bread-its.html
[6] Oatmeal Toasting Bread Recipe: http://foodiefarmgirl.blogspot.com/2006/11/oatmeal-toasting-bread-baking.html
[7] Easy, No Knead Crusty Bread: http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/2007-12-01/Easy-No-Knead-Dutch-Oven-Crusty-Bread.aspx
[8] Whole Wheat Beer Bread: http://happyherbivore.com/2008/11/whole-wheat-beer-bread/
[9] Jamie Oliver’s Basic Bread Recipe: http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/veggies-and-sides/basic-bread-recipe
[10] Honey Bran Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread Recipe: http://ayearinbread.earthandhearth.com/2008/11/susan-honey-bran-whole-wheat-sandwich.html
[11] Speedy No-Knead Bread: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/08/dining/081mrex.html
[12] Cuban Bread: http://baskersfunfoods.blogspot.com/2008/10/another-deliciously-fast-yeast-bread.html
[13] Baking Homemade Bread: How To Shape Loaves: http://tipnut.com/shape-loaves/
[14] How To Make Bread, White Bread Recipe: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-bread-white-bread-recipe/
[15] Recipe Hit List: 14 Grilled Sandwich Recipes: http://tipnut.com/grilled-sandwich-recipes/
[16] Recipe Hit List: 12 Marvelous Muffin Recipes: http://tipnut.com/muffin-recipes/
[17] Recipe Hit List: 25 Tempting Meatloaf Recipes: http://tipnut.com/meatloaf-recipes/

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Recipe Hit List: 25 Tempting Meatloaf Recipes

Posted By TipNut On October 30, 2008 @ 1:03 pm In Recipes | 9 Comments

I love meatloaf! It’s one of my favorite main dishes to make since it’s super easy to put together, and bonus! it’s my son’s favorite meal too (with buttery mashed potatoes of course!). Is it possible to have only one favorite meatloaf recipe? There are too many delicious ways to make it for me to pick just one and I’ve always got room in my recipe box for more.

I got a little carried away again for this week’s Recipe Hit List by choosing 25 recipes I’ve found online, but they all look so darn good! Here’s what I found…

25 Tempting Meatloaf Recipes
*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites

1. Meatloaf Cupcakes [finefuriouslife.com] - Tipnut.com[1] Meatloaf Cupcakes With Mashed Potato Frosting: Triple-meat cupcakes are frosted with two types of mashed potato–beetroot-tinted and plain–and topped with green pepper sprinkles. Recipe found at Fine Furious Life.

2. [2] Meatloaf Muffins with Barbecue Sauce: Rachael Ray’s recipe featured on the Food Network.

3. [3] Mini Meatloaf Wrapped in Bacon: I think that there are many of us (me) who are intimidated by cooking. It seems so difficult. So time consuming. So many ingredients and spices. Over the past few years I have learned to trust myself and move entirely away from processed foods. And in the process I have discovered that when you use real foods, it is difficult to make something that is truly awful. Recipe found at Ordering Disorder.

4. [4] Cheesy Meatloaf: Not the greatest pic of meatloaf, but it was the best I’ve ever had. The P man ate it up too. I will always make my meatloaf like this from now on. Believe me- so will you! Yummmm! Recipe from Nic In The Kitchen.

5. [5] Meat Loaf Cordon Bleu: I’m a school counselor and mother of one young child. Even with my busy schedule, I can make this in the morning and pop it into the oven when I get home. Recipe found at Taste Of Home.

6. [6] Stormy Weather Meatloaf: Since it’s comfort food (which means that the food police have been given the night off), I adhere to the following meatloaf rules: more pork than beef, at least 25% fat, and a good measure of salt. After those rules are complied with I go with the flow in terms of ingredients…tasty porcini mushrooms, tarragon, ground fennel seeds and a mirepoix (celery, carrots and onions) ended up in this version. Recipe found at Stephen Cooks.

7. [7] Buttermilk Brown Sugar Meatloaf: I had some leftover buttermilk in the fridge and I wondered what would happen if used it to replaced the milk in my meatloaf recipe. I know you’ve read my various posts on buttermilk’s delicious, tenderizing effects on meat, so at least my idea had some proven food science behind it. So, I decided to go for it, and was very happy with the results. This meatloaf recipe is very flavorful, and as the proverbial description goes, “melts in your mouth.” As far as vegetables, I only used onions, but their sweetness, along with the simple brown sugar glaze were a great counterpoint to the others flavors. Recipe found at Food Wishes.

8. [8] Slow Cooking Thursday ~ Easy Meatloaf: I was going through my cookbooks tonight and found this recipe below that I’ve made in the past and we all enjoyed. I like to make notations at the top of all the recipes I try and this one has “Great!” marked on the top. The best part of this recipe is that it’s a one pot meal. You’ve got your meat, potatoes and carrots all cooking up at once. Nothing to do at dinner except dish up. Recipe found at I’m An Organizing Junkie.

9. [9] Italian (Not So Mini) Mini Meat Loaves: This dinner was a big risk because WF has said (several times) that he does not like meatloaf. But I just had to try it anyway because it’s not just a slab of beef dried out in the oven. It’s got peppers! And onions! I mean how can you not like that?? Recipe found at The French Kitchen.

10. [10] Quick Savoury Meatloaf: Recipe from Kellogg’s Rice Krispies.

11. [11] Brown Sugar Meat Loaf: I have to say this meat loaf was better than most of my freestyle meat loaves. I was afraid it would be bland but it wasn’t bland at all. I’d definitely say this is one of the better meat loaves I’ve tasted. Recipe found at The Cookbook Junkie.

12. [12] Italian Meatloaf: The recipe calls for a total of 3 LB of meat for one “loaf” but it’s much easier and more practical to split them into 2 so you can easily freeze or save one. KEY things to remember are using fresh mozzarella… not Polly-O which can barely be called cheese… no offence. ALSO, Fresh tomatoes and basil are extremely important! Recipe found at la Petit Chef.

13. [13] Mediterranean Meatloaf: Recipe found at The Hungry Little Caterpillar.

14. [14] Classic Meatloaf: I love to make my classic meatloaf because it’s healthy, has lots of veggies, and is very moist due to the tiny chopped veggies all throughout the meat. I use my meatloaf mix – beef and turkey- rather than classic meatloaf mix (beef, pork and veal) because it’s healthier and I don’t eat veal. Recipe found at A Year In The Kitchen.

15. [15] Meatloaf - Paradise By the Oven Door Light: My loaf is a very simple version in deference to my little loaf eaters’ taste buds. I simply combine ground beef, Montreal Steak Seasoning, sauteed minced onions and carrots, beaten large egg, and BBQ sauce. Recipe found at It’s All Gouda.
16. [16] Reuben Meatloaf Recipe: However when I was in Jr. High my mom found a recipe for Reuben Meatloaf. This became a favorite recipe that was served a couple of times a year. Recipe found at Frugal Upstate.

17. [17] Stuffed Meatloaf: Recipe found at Hidden Haven Homestead.

18. [18] Spinach Meatloaf Roll Recipe: This delectable dinner was such a joy watching being made - Jay and Gordon’s joint venture in Spinach Meatloaf Role. Accompanied by a baked potato and followed with a Lacota Squash dessert - we had a scrumptious dinner. Recipe found at Alvin Gill-Tapia.

19. [19] Sweet & Sour Meatloaf Recipe: The only meatloaf I really like is this version my mother taught me to make. It’s moist with a lot of flavor, and it is always better the second or third meal if you have leftovers. Recipe found at Crochet And Stitches.

20. [20] Zucchini Meatloaf Recipe: Last night we had meatloaf with zucchini in it and it was really good. I even asked for seconds! Recipe found at Garden Baby.

21. [21] Ranch Onion Meatloaf: I had to share this fantastic new recipe I made for my supper swap group this week. It only took about 20 minutes to make 4 meatloafs, and in return, my family is feasting on three different meals this week. Recipe found at TrishBerg.

22. [22] Horseradish Meatloaf: When I first tried this recipe I wasn’t sure if the kids would like the horseradish flavor, we all instantly loved it and this meatloaf became our new favorite meatloaf recipe. Recipe found at Fanksgiving.

23. [23] Meatloaf Parmesan: Don’t let the word meatloaf fool you- this is not your grandma’s meatloaf! It tastes like a meatball and even my dear husband- who whined, groaned, complained and was entirely too dramatic about how much he doesn’t like meatloaf- ate it and enjoyed it. Recipe found at Graceful Goodness.

24. [24] Wolfgang’s Bacon-Wrapped Meat Loaf: This is one of the most popular dishes in my Cafes, probably because it reminds people of home cooking and their grandmothers! The bacon helps keep the meatloaf moist, a key concern and one of the reasons that I always cook this dish in a water bath. Recipe found at Yahoo! Food.

25. [25] Gourmet Meatloaf Recipe: I have many fond memories of meatloaf. It smells so yummy when it’s baking. It’s super easy to make and best of all, it’s relatively inexpensive. Below is one of my favorite versions of meatloaf. You can use different types of meat if you like. You can also add in additional spices such as parsley and basil, cayenne pepper or garlic salt. Recipe found at The Cheap Gourmet.

Also see [26] Tasty Meatloaf Tips & Tricks.

More Tips You May Like:

* [27] Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes
* [26] 10 Tasty Meatloaf Tips & Tricks
* [28] Slow Cooker Mexican Meatloaf Recipe
* [29] Recipe Hit List: 15 Comforting Homemade Soup Recipes
* [30] Recipe Hit List: 12 Homemade Bread Recipes

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URLs in this post:
[1] Meatloaf Cupcakes With Mashed Potato Frosting: http://finefuriouslife.com/2008/05/14/meatloaf-cupcakes-with-mashed-potato-frosting/
[2] Meatloaf Muffins with Barbecue Sauce: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/meatloaf-muffins-with-barbecue-sauce-recipe/index.htm
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[3] Mini Meatloaf Wrapped in Bacon: http://workitmom.com/bloggers/orderingdisorder/2008/02/26/a-little-bit-of-heaven-mini-meatloaf-wrapp
ed-in-bacon/

[4] Cheesy Meatloaf: http://nicinthekitchen.blogspot.com/2008/04/cheesy-meatloaf.html
[5] Meat Loaf Cordon Bleu: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Meat-Loaf-Cordon-Bleu
[6] Stormy Weather Meatloaf: http://www.stephencooks.com/2007/04/memorable_meatl.html
[7] Buttermilk Brown Sugar Meatloaf: http://foodwishes.blogspot.com/2008/10/buttermilk-brown-sugar-meatloaf-this.html
[8] Slow Cooking Thursday ~ Easy Meatloaf: http://orgjunkie.com/2008/03/slow-cooking-thursday-easy-meatloaf.html
[9] Italian (Not So Mini) Mini Meat Loaves: http://thefrenchkitchen.wordpress.com/2008/10/05/italian-not-so-mini-mini-meat-loaves/
[10] Quick Savoury Meatloaf: http://ricekrispies.ca/cgi-bin/rk_ca_2007/recipe.pl?id=114
[11] Brown Sugar Meat Loaf: http://cookbookjunkie.blogspot.com/2005/10/and-oscar-goes-to.html
[12] Italian Meatloaf: http://lapetitechef.blogspot.com/2008/10/italian-meatloaf.html
[13] Mediterranean Meatloaf: http://hlcaterpillar.blogspot.com/2008/10/recipe-mediterranean-meatloaf.html
[14] Classic Meatloaf: http://ashleescooking.blogspot.com/2008/10/classic-meatloaf.html
[15] Meatloaf - Paradise By the Oven Door Light: http://itsallgouda.blogspot.com/2008/10/meatloaf-paradise-by-oven-door-light.html
[16] Reuben Meatloaf Recipe: http://frugalupstate.blogspot.com/2008/07/reuben-meatloaf-recipe.html
[17] Stuffed Meatloaf: http://hiddenhavenhomestead.blogspot.com/2006/02/stuffed-meatloaf.html
[18] Spinach Meatloaf Roll Recipe: http://gilltapia.blogspot.com/2008/10/spinach-meatloaf-roll-recipe.html
[19] Sweet & Sour Meatloaf Recipe: http://crochetandstitches.blogspot.com/2008/06/sweet-and-sour-meatloaf-recipe.html
[20] Zucchini Meatloaf Recipe: http://gardenbaby.net/2008/06/zucchini-meatloaf-recipe.html
[21] Ranch Onion Meatloaf: http://trishstipoftheweek.blogspot.com/2008/09/recipe-ranch-onion-meatloaf.html
[22] Horseradish Meatloaf: http://fanksgiving.blogspot.com/2008/10/horseradish-meatloaf.html
[23] Meatloaf Parmesan: http://ogracefulone.blogspot.com/2008/10/meatloaf-parmesan.html
[24] Wolfgang’s Bacon-Wrapped Meat Loaf: http://food.yahoo.com/recipes/wolfgang-puck/8013/wolfgang-s-bacon-wrapped-meat-loaf
[25] Gourmet Meatloaf Recipe: http://thecheapgourmet.typepad.com/the_cheap_gourmet/2007/02/gourmet_meatloa.html
[26] Tasty Meatloaf Tips & Tricks: http://tipnut.com/tasty-meatloaf-tips-tricks/
[27] Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-recipes/
[28] Slow Cooker Mexican Meatloaf Recipe: http://tipnut.com/slow-cooker-mexican-meatloaf-recipe/
[29] Recipe Hit List: 15 Comforting Homemade Soup Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-soup-recipes/
[30] Recipe Hit List: 12 Homemade Bread Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-bread-recipes/

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10 Tasty Meatloaf Tips & Tricks

Posted By TipNut On October 30, 2008 @ 6:33 am In Cooking Tips | 20 Comments

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1. Mixing It Up Helpers: Some say meatloaf HAS to be mixed with your bare hands. Others say a thick wooden spoon or even a potato masher will do the job just fine. You could also put all the ingredients in a large ziploc bag, seal, then mash all ingredients together without getting your hands messy. Mix until everything’s blended fairly well, overmixing can result in a tough meatloaf.

2. Make Ahead: When making meatloaf, try making 2 or more batches at once. You can cook the meatloaf then freeze or shape into loaves, wrap the uncooked loaf well and freeze. Just take the meatloaf out of the freezer and it’s ready to cook. I’ve also mixed up all the ingredients, taken out the amount needed for one loaf and packed it in a ziploc bag (without forming into a loaf first). Squish all the meat in from side to side, top to bottom to force out all the air and to make the package really flat. Seal then freeze, it’s a real space saver in the freezer since you can stack the flat packs one on top of the other. All that’s needed is to shape into loaves once the meatloaf mix has thawed.

3. Loaf Sizes: You can make a single loaf in a loaf pan or shape into smaller, individual loaves by cooking them in muffin tins–great for portion control and kids love them too! You can also make them “free form” and cook directly on an oven rack which results in a nice crust all over (have a pan on the rack underneath to catch drippings).

4. Meatloaf Cling: If your meatloaf always sticks and clings to the bottom of the pan, try laying a strip of raw bacon on the bottom of the pan before filling with meat. The bacon not only helps prevent the meatloaf from cooking to the bottom, it also adds flavor.

5. Crumbling Meatloaf: If your meatloaf is always crumbling apart when you slice it, let it sit for a few minutes first and then cut into pieces. The meat will hold together better.

6. Meatloaf Filler Ideas: These help bulk up the loaf and stretch your meat, also used to help bind the wet ingredients with the ground meat. You could use cracker crumbs, bread crumbs (seasoned or plain), quick cooking oats, corn flakes, mushrooms, garlic or seasoned croutons, Stove Top Stuffing and even rice or chopped/grated veggies like carrots.

7. Mixed In Sauces & Liquid Ideas: These help keep the meat moist and many also increase the flavor, try–chili sauce, tomato sauce, ketchup, mushroom soup, sour cream, pizza sauce, spaghetti sauce, milk, beef stock, cream, wine, sweet & sour sauce, bbq sauce, steak sauce, V8 juice, salsa, plain yogurt, soy sauce, prepared mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salad dressings (like ranch), apple sauce, lightly beaten eggs, canned diced tomatoes & peppers, canned chicken & rice or tomato soup.

8. Flavor Mix In Ideas: Kick up the flavor with one or more of these ideas–dry onion soup mix, Italian seasonings, chopped onion, minced garlic, horseradish, thyme, sage, oregano, chopped green olives, celery, generous amounts of shredded cheddar cheese.

9. Meatloaf Topper Ideas: Try pouring a can of mushroom soup over top 20 to 30 minutes before the meatloaf is done for a tasty mushroom sauce. You could also use your favorite tomato sauce or chili sauce–the zestier the better! Also slices of bacon over top is another tasty idea.

10. Yummy Meatloaf Split: Place half of the ground meat in the pan, cover with grated cheddar cheese or mozza cheese and onions then top with the other half of ground meat. Cook as you normally would. Lightly sautéed mushrooms, garlic & peppers are a nice addition too.

Do you have a meatloaf secret not listed above? Please share it by adding the tip below–we’d all love to hear it!

Updated: New tips added as well as tips from comments below included for convenience (thanks for sharing!). Originally published April 17, 2007.

More Tips You May Like:

* [1] 12 Tips For Tasty Homemade Soup
* [2] Slow Cooker Mexican Meatloaf Recipe
* [3] Crockpot Cooking Tips & Tricks
* [4] Recipe Hit List: 25 Tempting Meatloaf Recipes
* [5] Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce - Recipe

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[2] Slow Cooker Mexican Meatloaf Recipe: http://tipnut.com/slow-cooker-mexican-meatloaf-recipe/
[3] Crockpot Cooking Tips & Tricks: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-cooking-tips-tricks/
[4] Recipe Hit List: 25 Tempting Meatloaf Recipes: http://tipnut.com/meatloaf-recipes/
[5] Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce - Recipe: http://tipnut.com/slow-cooker-spaghetti-sauce-recipe/

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Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes

Posted By TipNut On September 18, 2008 @ 1:08 pm In Recipes | 3 Comments

I’ve been hunting for slow cooker recipes this past week, here are my top 12 picks that I found online. Enjoy!

Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes

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1. [1] Chicken & Vegetables With Herbs: Chicken legs, mushrooms, pearl onions and herbs smothered in sauce, yum! Recipe found at Better Homes And Gardens.

2. [2] Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice and Baby Carrots: Boneless chicken breasts, celery, green pepper, onion, pineapple chunks and more tasty ingredients make a nice dish that is served with rice and mini carrots. Found at Food Network.

3. [3] Easy Pepper Jack Chicken: Chicken breasts, bell pepper strips, Pepper Jack cheese soup and chunky salsa make up this super-easy slow cooker meal. Found at My Favorite Recipes.

4. [4] Slow Cooker Chicken with Creamy Rice & Broccoli: Boneless chicken breasts, three different cans of cream soups, rice, broccoli, garlic & more. Chicken is rubbed with garlic and seared before adding to crockpot. Found at The French Kitchen.

5. [5] Crock Pot Pizza: Ground beef, wide noodles, pizza sauce, mushroom soup, mozzarella cheese and your favorite pizza toppings are all layered in the crockpot. Found at Kaysville Momma.

6. [6] Slow Cooker Ribs: Ribs are seasoned with rub overnight then cooked slow for a few hours in a can of beer in the crockpot (can of coke can be used too). Finish the meat off by smothering in BBQ sauce and cook in the oven for a few minutes. Found at Julie’s Foodie.

7. [7] Beef Burgundy: This recipe requires a bit of fuss, but it sounds delish! Beef stewing meat, bacon, onion, carrots, and more tasty things make this hearty dish. Found at Martin Family Moments.

8. [8] Crockpot Chow Mein Recipe: Make this with chicken or your favorite meat (or even vegetarian). Anything with Chow Mein in the name has to be a hit as far as I’m concerned ;). Found at A Year Of CrockPotting.

9. [9] Crock Pot Chicken And Dressing Tutorial: What’s not to love in this recipe–ingredients include chicken breasts, cornbread, onion, hard boiled eggs and cream of chicken soup. Found at Southern Plate.

10. [10] Easy Barbeque Pork Sandwiches: Ingredients include pork roast, onion and bbq sauce, super simple crockpot recipe that slow cooks all day. Found at Aggie’s Kitchen.

11. [11] Stuffed Cabbage Casserole For The Crock Pot: A slow cooker version of lazy cabbage rolls, ingredients include ground beef or turkey, cabbage, onion, green pepper, rice and diced tomatoes. Found at Nanny Kim’s Recipes.

12. [12] Super Easy Pot Roast: Beef roast, brown gravy mix, dry Italian salad dressing mix, dry ranch dressing mix, water and that’s it for ingredients! Slow cooks all day. Found at Created And Called.

More Recipes:

* [13] Crockpot Pull-Apart Roast Beef Recipe
* [14] How To Make Overnight Crockpot Oatmeal
* [15] Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken
* [16] Slow Cooker Mexican Meatloaf Recipe
* [17] Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce - Recipe

Tips:

* [18] Crockpot Cooking Tips & Tricks
* [19] Crusty Crockpot Cleaning Tips

More Tips You May Like:

* [20] Recipe Hit List: 25 Tempting Meatloaf Recipes
* [13] Crockpot Pull-Apart Roast Beef Recipe
* [21] Recipe Hit List: 15 Comforting Homemade Soup Recipes
* [22] Recipe Hit List: Stir Fry Recipes For Each Day Of The Month
* [23] Recipe Hit List - Tasty Main Dishes

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[1] Chicken & Vegetables With Herbs: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/chicken/chicken-and-vegetables-with-herbs/
[2] Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken with Rice and Baby Carrots: http://www.foodtv.ca/recipes/recipedetails.aspx?dishid=7034
[3] Easy Pepper Jack Chicken: http://myallrecipes.wordpress.com/2008/09/17/easy-pepper-jack-chicken/
[4] Slow Cooker Chicken with Creamy Rice & Broccoli: http://thefrenchkitchen.wordpress.com/2008/08/29/slow-cooker-chx-creamy-rice-broccoli/
[5] Crock Pot Pizza: http://kaysvillemomma.blogspot.com/2008/09/heres-yummy-crockpot-recipe-for-you.html
[6] Slow Cooker Ribs: http://juliesfoodie.blogspot.com/2008/09/slow-cooker-ribs.html
[7] Beef Burgundy: http://martinfamilymoments.blogspot.com/2008/09/one-of-my-favorite-recipes.html
[8] Crockpot Chow Mein Recipe: http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/07/crockpot-chow-mein-recipe.html
[9] Crock Pot Chicken And Dressing Tutorial: http://www.southernplate.com/2008/07/crock-pot-chicken-and-dressing-tutorial.html
[10] Easy Barbeque Pork Sandwiches: http://aggieskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/09/jamies-easy-barbeque-pork-sandwiches.html
[11] Stuffed Cabbage Casserole For The Crock Pot: http://nannykimsrecipes.blogspot.com/2008/09/stuffed-cabbage-casserole-for-crock-pot.html
[12] Super Easy Pot Roast: http://momnaction.blogspot.com/2008/09/calling-all-slow-cookers.html
[13] Crockpot Pull-Apart Roast Beef Recipe: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-pull-apart-roast-beef-recipe/
[14] How To Make Overnight Crockpot Oatmeal: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-overnight-crockpot-oatmeal-oatmeal-in-a-thermos/
[15] Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-rotisserie-chicken/
[16] Slow Cooker Mexican Meatloaf Recipe: http://tipnut.com/slow-cooker-mexican-meatloaf-recipe/
[17] Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce - Recipe: http://tipnut.com/slow-cooker-spaghetti-sauce-recipe/
[18] Crockpot Cooking Tips & Tricks: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-cooking-tips-tricks/
[19] Crusty Crockpot Cleaning Tips: http://tipnut.com/crusty-crockpot-cleaning-tips/
[20] Recipe Hit List: 25 Tempting Meatloaf Recipes: http://tipnut.com/meatloaf-recipes/
[21] Recipe Hit List: 15 Comforting Homemade Soup Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-soup-recipes/
[22] Recipe Hit List: Stir Fry Recipes For Each Day Of The Month: http://tipnut.com/stir-fry-recipes/
[23] Recipe Hit List - Tasty Main Dishes: http://tipnut.com/tasty-main-dishes/

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