Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition Category: Roundups | Comments(15)
Did you hear about the guy that lives on nothing? No seriously, he lives on zero dollars a day. Meet Daniel Suelo, who lives in a cave outside Moab, Utah. Suelo has no mortgage, no car payment, no debt of any kind. He also has no home, no car, no television, and absolutely no “creature comforts.” But he does have a lot of creatures, as in the mice and bugs that scurry about the cave floor he’s called home for the last three years.
To us, Suelo probably sounds a little extreme. Actually, he probably sounds very extreme. After all, I suspect most of you reading this are doing so under the protection of some sort of man-made shelter, and with some amount of money on your person, and probably a few needs for money, too. And who doesn’t need money unless they have completely unplugged from the grid? Still, it’s an amusing story about a guy who rejects all forms of consumerism as we know it.
The Frugal Roundup
How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)
Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)
Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)
Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)
40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)
Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)
5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)
A Few Others I Enjoyed
* 4 Quick Tips for Getting Out of a Rut * Young and Cash Rich * Embracing Simple Style * First Trading Experience With OptionsHouse * The Exponential Power of Delayed Consumption * How Much Emergency Fund is Enough? * 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind * Save Money On Car Insurance
Thanks tons.
What’s the accepted amount per day as wise for the Apple Cider Vinegar?
I think it’s hoosiermama with two “O”s.<<<
No wonder they rejected my ping, with the way I had it spelled.
H.Mama, I was attempting to send out a ping for Thread #3.
Vickie, I am proud of you, and I do hope you had a sign in each hand, one for me too.
It blows my mind to kill mature trees for a minnow or some such.
Why is it the rest of the world can refine sea water and we cannot?
Joya ping.
Thanks for the ping!
What’s the accepted amount per day as wise for the Apple Cider Vinegar?<<<
Vickie do you know?
I have not used it, so don’t know what amount works.
LOL, Quix you are #1 on the page, and there are several interesting links on the page.
You rang?
Thanks granny!
I’ll stop by as much as I can—not much, I’m afraid!
From:
http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Ethnomedicine/Home_Remedies#Apple_Cider_Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar
To help clear up skin with mild acne, try apple cider vinegar. Make a mixture of one part vinegar and ten parts water. Use a cotton ball to apply the mixture to the face. Continue to do this once a day to help prevent more breakouts. The reason this remedy works is because vinegar is acidic; therefore it is important the vinegar is diluted. Use a higher ratio of vinegar to water with care. It has the potential to severely dry out the face if done improperly. This remedy has been known among primarily among American teenagers who struggle with occasional zits.
Apple cider vinegar has also been known to aid in the curing of yeast infection by either drinking two tablespoons with water three times a day or by simply bathing in it. It is recommended to start with a lower dose. While some brands of apple cider vinegar will remove a yeast infection, others are so acidic they can worsen the infection instead.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Arthritis: A great and natural way to help alleviate as well as help prevent the effects of arthritis is to have a small but consistent intake of Apple Cider Vinegar each day. Apple Cider Vinegar may have an unpleasant odor or taste, but it is recommended that one takes 1-2 teaspoons of ACV up to three times a day. Mixing the Apple Cider Vinegar with equal parts honey is a great way to make this home remedy a more pleasant one. Once mixed with honey, you can also mix it with water to taste. When purchasing ACV, make sure you get all-natural Apple Cider Vinegar, and not flavored Apple Cider Vinegar that has no benefit at all. Apple Cider Vinegar works as a sort of body purifier. It helps the body as a whole to break down fatty and acidic deposits in the body that cause a whole slew of ailments. As far as arthritis is concerned ACV is used to dissolve these acid deposits and make it easy for your body to flush out the build-ups in your joints that cause soreness, stiffness and other uncomfortable ailments of arthritis.
This remedy has been around for thousands of years and is a common natural treatment around the world and in the United States.
Apple cider vinegar has also been used to clear the air passageway when people are having ear nose and throat problems. Making a mug of hot but tolerable apple cider vinegar with a small amount of honey to help with taste can be sipped on to release phlegm from the back of the throat. It has been found to be a fast and effective method if the case is not so serious that you must visit a physician.
THANKS THANKS.
Would probably feel better if Google wasn’t aware of me! LOL.
Thanks for the ping!
Puritan - Direct from the Manufacturer - best prices.
I think you will find them to be an excellent source for stocking up on vitamins. They often have buy one get 2 free sales and that is a great time to get extras for future needs.
I just tried the caramelized onion jam that I made today
(new recipe - just popped the top on a jar that flipped over in the canner and wasn’t sure on the seal).
It is very different and very good! I cut a bite off of some leftover marinated steak in the fridge and
put a dab of this jam on the steak; it has a sweet and savory taste that went very nicely with the
marinated steak without overpowering it. I wouldn’t pair it with chicken or turkey, but it would go
very nicely with roast beef, venison, pheasant, or other darker meat. If you have ever had
sauerbraten, this jam reminds me of a very mild version of the same flavors, like an echo
of sauerbraten. :) I tried it cold,
which was fine, but I will serve it at room temperature.
The recipe was a little time consuming, but the ingredients were all things I have on hand,
and I can easily grow the garlic and the onions. This recipe made 8 jelly jars of jam.
I found it on the Taste of Home website.
Caramelized Onion Jam
4 whole garlic bulbs
1 tsp vegetable oil (I actually drizzled extra light olive oil)
5 c. chopped sweet onions (1 1/2 pounds)
1/4 c. butter/margarine
3/4 c. cider vinegar
1/2 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. ground mustard
1 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. white pepper (I was out of white pepper and used black)
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. ground cloves
6 c. sugar
1 pouch (3 oz) liquid fruit pectin
Remove papery outer skin from the garlic (do not peel or separate cloves).
Cut top off garlic bulbs, brush or drizzle with oil, and wrap each bulb in foil.
Bake at 425
degrees for 30 - 35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10 - 15 minutes
(after 10 minutes, pull apart the cloves to allow for complete cooling).
In a large pot or Dutch oven, saute onions in butter for 30 - 40 minutes or until lightly browned.
Squeeze softened garlic into pan. Stir in the cider vinegar, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar,
mustard, salt, pepper, ginger, and cloves. Bring to a rolling boil. Gradually add sugar, stirring
constantly. Return to a boil for 3 minutes.
Add pectin, bring to a full rolling boil, and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the
heat, and let stand for 3 minutes. Skim off any foam. Pour hot mixture into hot jars, leaving
1/2 inch headspace. Put on lids and bands. Process for 10 minutes in a boiling water bath.
Tue, 26 Jun 2007 - “Adam & Meg Ritterpusch” - Message #26778
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1a. Indian Fry Bread
Posted by: “Vergie”
Indian Flatbread
This makes a quick side dish to feed the kids, a bread that you can make without an oven, and a great trail bread. You can double or triple the recipe depending on how big your tribe is.
4 cups bread flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup dry milk solids
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups warm water
Enough vegetable oil to fill the frying pan to 1/2-inch deep.
Mix the dry ingredients together. Form a depression in the dry ingredients and slowly pour half the water in. Mix and add the remaining water as needed to form a soft but not sticky dough. Knead the dough lightly. Cut pieces from the dough and form them into round discs about 1/4-inch thick.
Heat the oil until hot. When the oil is hot enough, a small piece of the dough placed in the oil should brown quickly but not burn. Slip the dough pieces into the hot oil, fry them until brown on one side, and turn. When done, remove them to paper towels. Serve them hot as a bread or with syrup or honey as a side dish.
Dennis Weaver, Prepared Pantry
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2. Banana Split Ice Cream
Posted by: “Vergie”
Banana Split Ice Cream
4 eggs
1-1/2 c. sugar
6 c. milk
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 (14 oz.) Eagle Brand milk
2 c. half & half
1 tsp. Vanilla
1 (10 oz.) maraschino cherries, drained and chopped
2 bananas, chopped
Beat eggs with electric mixer at medium speed until frothy. Gradually add sugar, beating until thick. Add milk, salt, mix well. Pour egg mixture into large saucepan, and place over low heat; cook, stirring constantly. It must be thoroughly heated. Combine egg mixture, sweetened condensed milk, half & half; add vanilla; stir well. Add bananas and cherries. Pour mixture into freezer can or 1 gallon. Turn ice cream freezer until hard. Let ripen for at least 1 hour.
My other groups: favoritefamilyrecipes@yahoogroups.com and moderator of BisquickRecipes@yahoogroups.com.
To visit your group on the web, go to:
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You rang?<<<
Yes, to let you know you won the Kitty of the day, as a prize.
T.T. for Terrible Trouble, is a multi colored, 6 weeks old and very alive and alert.
T.T. has killed every snake shaped item in the house, is now working his death knell on my legs and any round objects on the floor.
I rescued it when 2 bull dogs killed the momma.
You got the separate ping, for I had messed up your name on the ping list and Vickie figured out how, so sent a separate note to let you know that thread #3 is off and running.
The devil made me add the cat for your ping, which you can pick up at any time. It is fully trained.
THANKS THANKS.
Would probably feel better if Google wasn’t aware of me! LOL.<<<
You are welcome.
LOL, and you are so important in the google land that they put you at the top of the list.
If it comes up on simple vinegar searches, then Free Republic, just might see a rise in its visitors numbers today.
1. Island Pork and Beans
Posted by: “L.Cloutier”
Island Pork and Beans
1 pkg. dry red kidney beans (16 oz)
water
1 lb. ground pork
1 large onion, diced
2 T. brown sugar
2 T. Worcestershire
2 1/2 t. salt
1 t. dry mustard
1/2 t. pepper
1 can crushed pineapple (8.25 oz)
1/2 cup catsup
Rinse beans in running cold water and discard any stones or shriveled beans. In large kettle, over high heat,, heat beans and 8 cups water to boiling/ Cook 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cover; let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans. In same kettle, over medium high heat, cook pork and onion until pan juices evaporate and pork is browned; stir often. Return beans to kettle. Add sugar, Worcestershire, salt, mustard, pepper and 4 cups water. Over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 1/4 hours. Add pineapple with its liquid and catsup. Over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes or until beans are tender.
Serves 8
Source: My Old Recipes
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2. Pineapple Ham Cheese Ball
Posted by: “L.Cloutier”
Pineapple Ham Cheese Ball
Stir until soft and creamy or use cream setting mixer:
1 pkg cream cheese, 8 oz.
1 can crushed pineapple, 8 oz. reserve juice
Add gradually to cheese the pineapple and enough pineapple juice to make mixture spreadable. Then add 1 cup ground ham. Chill until cold enough to form into a ball. Roll in 1 cup chopped pecans. Refrigerate until ready to use. For a spicier cheese ball, a dash of ground ginger or horseradish may be added. Serve with favorite crackers.
Source: My Old Recipes
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3. Princess Brownies
Posted by: “L.Cloutier”
Princess Brownies
1 pkg. family size brownie mix
1 pkg. cream cheese, 8 oz
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 t. vanilla
prepare brownie mix as directed on package. Mix softened cream cheese and sugar. Mix until well blended. Stir in egg and vanilla. Spread half of brownie batter onto bottom of greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Cover with cream cheese mixture. Spoon on remaining brownie batter. Cut through batter with knife several times for marble effect. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. Cut into squares.
source: My Old Recipes
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4. Frozen Chocolate Wonders
Posted by: “L.Cloutier”
Frozen Chocolate Wonders
3 squares semisweet chocolate
1/2 t. vanilla
1 T. margarine
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 T. cold water
Drop squares of chocolate in double boiler and melt as in other recipes. Stir. When melted, set aside to cool. Add vanilla and margarine to chocolate and stir. Sift in the powdered sugar; stir well. Add the tablespoon of water and stir. Pour mixture into plastic ice cube tray. Cool in refrigerator 5 hours. When hard, pop candy out of try. When candy has set for an hour, you can put a toothpick into each squares. Makes 12 pieces
Source: My Old Recipes
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5. Milk Foam
Posted by: “L.Cloutier”
Milk Foam
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup carbonated soda
2 T. whipped cream topping
Pour milk and soda in tall glass. Stir quickly until bubbles form on top. Add whipped cream topping and stir again.
Source: My Old Recipes
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6. Cream Filled Oreo Cookie Cake Recipe
Posted by: “jacqueline
Cream Filled Oreo Cookie Cake Recipe
1 pkg. Devil’s Food chocolate cake mix
4 squares Semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) Butter, cut up
1 pkg. (8 oz.)Cream cheese, softened
2 cups Cool whip whipped topping
1/2 c.Sugar
12 Oreo chocolate sandwich cookies crushed
Preheat oven to 350. Prepare and bake cake mix in two (9-inch) round cake pans as directed on package. Cool in pans 5 min. Invert onto wire racks; remove pans. Cool layers completely.
Place chocolate and butter in small microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Cool 5 min.
Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add the whipped topping and cookie crumbs; mix lightly. Place 1 of the cake layers, top-side down, on serving plate; spread with the cream cheese mixture. Cover with the remaining cake layer, top-side up. Spoon glaze over top of cake. Let stand until set. Store in refrigerator.
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7. Double-Chocolate Dream Cookies
Posted by: “jacqueline
Double-Chocolate Dream Cookies
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels
Preheat oven to 375ºF.
Combine flour, baking cocoa, baking soda, and salt in bowl and set aside. Beat butter brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs for about 2 minutes or until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cookies are puffed. (Be careful not to over-cook). Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
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8. Cheesy Hamburger Hot Dish
Posted by: “jacqueline
Cheesy Hamburger Hot Dish
1 lb. hamburger
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 sm. can mushrooms
1 can water
1 tbsp. onion
8 oz. pkg. egg noodles
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 lb. Velveeta cheese
Brown hamburger and onion seasoning with salt and pepper. Prepare egg noodles as instructed on package. Mix in 2 quart casserole dish hamburger, egg noodles, can of soup, can of water, mushrooms and 1/2 cup sour cream. Slice Velveeta and lay on top. Bake for 45 minutes.
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9. Spinach Ravioli Bake
Posted by: “jacqueline
Spinach Ravioli Bake
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 pkg (25 ounces) frozen ravioli or ravioli of your choice
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Place 1 cup spaghetti sauce in a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with half of the ravioli, mozzarella cheese, spinach and Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
YIELD: 4-6 Servings
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10. Marshmallow Fizz
Posted by: “L.Cloutier”
Marshmallow Fizz
1 quart carbonated root beer soda
12 marshmallows
Pour root beer into pan. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Turn off heat. Let stand to cool. Pour into glasses. Place 3 marshmallows in each glass. Marshmallows will dissolve.
Source: My Old Recipes
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11. Pasta Leonardo
Posted by: “L.Cloutier”
Pasta Leonardo
1 lb. ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can tomatoes (16 oz)
2 t. mixed Italian herbs, crumbled
1 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
1 pkg. bow noodles (farfalle, 8 oz)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Shape ground beef into a large patty in bottom of skillet. Brown 5 minute or until beads of moisture appear on top; Cut into quarters and turn. Brown 5 minutes more. Remove beef from skillet. Sauté onion and garlic in skillet 5 minutes or until soft. Drain tomatoes, reserve liquid. Brown tomatoes in same skillet 5 minutes. This is an Italian sauce trick that mellows the flavor of the tomatoes. Return crumbled beef to skillet with liquid form canned tomatoes, Italian herbs, salt, pepper; simmer, stirring occasionally 10 minutes or until sauce thickens. Cook farfalle following label directions. Drain and put on large heated platter. Spoon sauce over top and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Mix lightly at the table.
serves 4
Source: My Old Recipes
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12. South of the border Casserole
Posted by: “L.Cloutier”
South of the border Casserole
3 T. oil
8 corn tortillas
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
1 small clove garlic, minced
2 cans pinto beans, 15.5 oz. each
1 can tomatoes, 28 oz
1 can tomato paste, 6 oz
1 can chopped green chilies, 4 oz, drained
2 t. sugar
1 t. salt
1/2 t. oregano
1/4 t. pepper
1 cup coarsely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
In skillet over medium heat, in hot oil, fry 1 tortilla at a time, a few seconds on each side until soft and blistered. Remove tortilla to paper towels to drain. Cut tortillas into 1/2 inch strips. In same skillet, over medium high heat, cook beef, onion and garlic until pan juices evaporate and beef is browned; stir occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in pinto beans with their liquid, tomatoes with their liquid and remaining ingredients except cheese. Preheat oven to 350. In 13 x 9 inch baking dish. arrange one third of ground beef mixture. Top with 1/3 of tortilla strips. Repeat layering. End with tortilla chips. sprinkle cheese on top. Bake 30 minutes or until hot.
Serves 6
Source: My Old Recipes
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13. Mee Rebus Recipe : Beef Recipes
Posted by: “rita_
Mee Rebus Recipe : Beef Recipes
Ingredients:
• 1-1/2 lb Fresh yellow egg or chow mein noodles
• 6 Cups beef stock
• 3 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 3 Candlenuts
• 2 tbsp Chili paste
• 1 tbsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 Inch turmeric root
• 1 Inch fresh galangal
• 20 Shallots
• 2-4 Small sweet potatoes, peeled, cooked and mashed
• Salt to taste
For Garnishing:
• 10 Shallots, thinly sliced and fried golden brown
• 4 Pre-fried tofu or soy bean cakes, cut into small cubes
• 2-3 Dried squids, reconstituted in water or fresh squid cleaned,
boiled and cut into rings or bite size
• 4 Cups bean sprouts, briefly blanched
• 4-6 Prawn fritters or crackers, fried and broken into small pieces
• 3-4 Hard boiled eggs, cut in wedges
• 2 Potatoes, peeled boiled, sliced
• 3-4 Limau kasturi, cut into halves
• 4 Fresh red Serrano chilies, thinly sliced
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14. (Hint)-—Serve Ice Cream Treats Effortlessly
Posted by: “RUSSIE-—— >^..^<”
SERVE ICE CREAM TREATS EFFORTLESSLY
Use a muffin pan to create a make your own sundae serving station. Simply place an assortment of toppings-—sprinkles, cherries, chocolate chips, candy pieces, etc. in the pan’s wells. Your guests can customize their ice cream instead of taking orders and racing back and forth from the kitchen..
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15. Moist Carrot Pumpkin Cheesecake (Muffins)
Posted by: “RUSSIE-—— >^..^<”
CARROT PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE MUFFINS
8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
2 tbs sugar
1 tbs lemon juice
14 oz pkg pumpkin quick bread and muffin mix
1 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup raisins
2 tbs vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped pecans
3 tbs butter, softened
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 12 cup muffin pan with cooking spray or oil. In a bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 egg, sugar and juice until smooth. Set aside 1/2 cup of muffin mix for topping. Place rest of mix in bowl. Add remaining egg, carrots, milk, raisins and oil. Stir until blended.
(2) Fill each muffin cup with 1/4 cup batter. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of cream cheese mixture over top of each muffin. In a bowl, combine reserved muffin mix, pecans and butter. Mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over cream cheese in each muffin cup.
(3) Bake 25 min. Remove from oven and cool muffins in pan 15 min. Lift muffins out of pan and cool completely, then serve.
MAKES 12 MUFFINS..
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16. Wild (Buffalo Wings)-—Appetizer or Meal
Posted by: “RUSSIE-—— >^..^<”
WILD BUFFALO WINGS
1/4 cup flour
2 tsp seasoned salt
1/2 tsp smoked ground paprika
1/4 tsp ground chipotle chili powder
1 1/2 pounds chicken wings, cut into 2 sections
3 tbs unsalted butter, melted
2 tbs cayenne pepper sauce
1 tbs red wine vinegar
Heat oven to 375 degrees. In plastic bag, combine first 4 ingredients. Add wings, toss to coat. Shake off excess flour mixture. Arrange wings on baking sheet. Bake 40 min. or until thermometer reads 165 degrees, turning once.
(2) Heat broiler. In bowl, combine butter, pepper sauce and vinegar. Add wings, toss to coat. Place wings on broiler pan. Broil 2 min. or until crisp, then serve.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS OF BUFFALO WINGS..
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17. Flaky Bacon Herb Buttermilk (Biscuits)
Posted by: “RUSSIE-—— >^..^<”
FLAKY BACON BISCUITS
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp chopped thyme
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 tsp salt
4 tbs salted butter, diced
3/4 cup buttermilk
Heat oven to 425 degrees. In skillet, cook bacon 2 min. Remove from skillet and drain, reserve bacon drippings. In bowl, combine next 5 ingredients, cut butter into mixture. Add bacon, stir in buttermilk until dough forms.
(2) On floured surface, shape dough into 1” thick disk. Using 2 1/4” biscuit cutter, cut out 8 biscuits. Place biscuits on greased baking sheet. Brush with reserved bacon drippings. Bake 14 min. then serve.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS OF BISCUITS..
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18. Grilled Teriyaki (Fish) Steaks
Posted by: “RUSSIE-—— >^..^<”
GRILLED TERIYAKI SWORDFISH
2 tbs reduced sodium teriyaki sauce
1 tbs honey
1 tbs rice vinegar
1 tbs chopped ginger
1 tbs oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 swordfish steaks
6 green onions, trimmed
1 lemon, sliced
In plastic bag, combine teriyaki sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, oil and garlic. Add swordfish, close bag and shake to coat fish completely. Place on plate and refrigerate 1 hour.
(2) Heat grill. Coat grill rack with oil or cooking spray. Grill swordfish 5 min. Baste with some of the remaining marinade, turn and grill for an additional 5 min. or until cooked through. Brush green onions with marinade and place on the grill for the last 4 min. of cooking time. Remove fish and green onions to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm.
(3) TO SERVE-—Boil remaining marinade in a saucepan. Drizzle over the fish. Garnish with lemon slices, then serve.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS OF SWORDFISH..
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19. Layered Cobb (Salad)-—with Dressing
Posted by: “RUSSIE-—— >^..^<”
LAYERED COBB SALAD
6 cups sliced lettuce
1/2 pound grape tomatoes, halved
4 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 avocados, peeled and diced
1 large red onion, peeled and sliced
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled
1 cup chunky blue cheese dressing
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Place lettuce in the bottom of a salad bowl or trifle dish. Pack down slightly. On top of lettuce, layer tomatoes, chicken, avocados, onion and shrimp. Press down to compress. Spread with dressing. Refrigerate 1 hour, sprinkle with bacon just before serving.
MAKES 8 SERVINGS OF SALAD..
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20. Smoky Baked (Beans) Casserole
Posted by: “RUSSIE-—— >^..^<”
SMOKY BAKED BEANS
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
2 tbs corn oil
2 cans 15.5 oz each beans
1/2 cup each ketchup, light corn syrup and stout beer
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 tbs apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In skillet, cook onions and bell peppers in oil 3 min. In bowl, combine remaining ingredients and onion mixture. Spoon into 2 quart oven safe casserole dish. Bake 30 min. then serve.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS OF BEANS..
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21. Garden Tomato Relish
Posted by: “Dorie”
Garden Tomato Relish
10 lbs. tomatoes
3 large sweet onions finely chopped
2 medium sweet red peppers finely chopped
2 medium green peppers finely chopped
2 t. mustard
1 t. celery seed
4 1/2 C. white vinegar
2 1/2 C. packed brown sugar
3 T. canning salt
2 t. ground ginger
2 t. ground cinnamon
1 t. ground allspice
1 t. ground cloves
1 t. ground nutmeg
In a large saucepan bring 8 C. water to a boil. Add tomatoes, a few at a time; boil for 30 seconds. Drain and immediately place tomatoes in ice water. Drain and pat dry; peel and finely chop. Place in a stockpot. Add onions and peppers.
Place mustard and celery seed on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Add spice bagand remaining ingredients to pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 60-70 minutes or until slightly thickened. Discard spice bag.
Carefully ladle relish into hot 1 pint jars, leaving 1/2” headspace. Remove air bubble; wipe rims and adjust lids. Process for 20 minutes in boiling water canner.
Dorie
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DoriesRecipeBox/
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22. Burnt Butter Rice
Posted by: “Dorie”
Burnt Butter Rice
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups long grain white rice
1/2 cup butter
salt to taste
Place the chicken broth and rice in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
During the last 5 minutes of the rice, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat until it browns and the foam starts to clear. It will be a dark brown, similar to chocolate.
After the rice has simmered for the 15 minutes, remove it from the heat. Pour the burnt butter over it, being careful not to spatter. Do not stir into the rice. Replace the lid, and let stand for 15 minutes. Stir and season with salt to taste before serving.
Dorie
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23. Boxty - Irish Potato Griddle Cakes
Posted by: “Dorie”
Boxty - Irish Potato Griddle Cakes
1/2 pound potatoes, unpeeled
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 pound potatoes, peeled and grated
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter, or as needed
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Scrub the unpeeled potatoes and prick them several times with a fork; place onto a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Remove, cool, and peel. Mash the potatoes with the buttermilk. Stir in the grated raw potato, flour, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
Melt the butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Scoop the potato mixture into the skillet to make 3 inch cakes. Fry until golden and crisp, turning once, about 5 minutes per side.
Dorie
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Unfortunately SQUIRE TOM, who rules our house. Doesn’t like cats....He puuuurrrferrs his buddy Rascal, the dog. Who tries to purr with him....We need a pet psychologist <<<
You must get your pets from the same place that I do.
For I too have lived with several strange ones.
There was the giant Tom, who ate the stems of all the wild mustard leaves, but would not pick his own. LOL, I like the mustard leaves dipped in the Safeway label of Ranch Dressing.
I tested him once, if I picked him a leaf, he ate it, but stick the plant in his face and he would not take a bite.
He also spent his night, after all the others were asleep, sleeping his body curved with my body, with his paw in my hand.
Felt like I was sleeping with a loved one.
LOL.
I’m very very small fry.
Thankfully, The Lord multiplies things in ways the enemy cannot.
>>> I’m fighting the late blight with my tomatoes. I have a whole bunch that just need to hang on long enough to ripen and I’ll have some crop. <<<
Best of Luck , it’s starting to wipe out the local crop here in western carolina
and I also think tomato prices will reflect it..
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