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Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition [Survival Today - an On going Thread #3]
Frugal Dad .com ^ | July 23, 2009 | Frugal Dad

Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny

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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


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Recipe Hit List: 12 Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes

Posted By TipNut On January 22, 2009 @ 1:06 pm In Recipes | 3 Comments

Homemade salad dressings are a nice luxury, they’re made with fresh ingredients, tastier than what you can buy and chances are–they’re a lot cheaper than ready-made. Here’s a list of what’s caught my eye around the net, each of them look so good!

Also check out How to Make Vinaigrette: Recipe & Tips [1] for how to make homemade vinaigrette.
12 Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes

*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites

1. Roasted-Garlic and Buttermilk Salad Dressing [2]: Simply pour this rich dressing over wedges of crisp iceberg lettuce or quartered heads of romaine for a salad, or use it as a dip for crudités. Recipe found at A Perfect Beginning.
2. Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing Recipe [3]: This Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing recipe is turning out to be so versatile. It’s great for dressing lettuce and salad greens (as pictured) but also as a dip (used like ranch dressing) for raw vegetables. I can also see using it for a homemade coleslaw dressing or as the mayonnaise for tuna salad and egg salad. Recipe found at A Veggie Venture.
3. DIY Recipe: Creamy Vinaigrette [4]: A rich, creamy vinaigrette can take a simple salad and turn it into an elegant dish worthy of center stage. Whipping up a cup or two at home is even easier than going to the store, and once you have the basic technique down, the variations are endless! Recipe found at The Kitchn.
4. Carrot Ginger Dressing [5]: Dressing keeps, covered and chilled, 1 week. Recipe found at Epicurious.
5. Homemade Ranch Dressing [6]: Life would not be complete without ranch dressing… at least not in our house! It’s not just for salads. It is a must for pizza, the kids chicken nuggets or just for a dip for chips. I usually buy the bottled variety but homemade is so much better. This recipe is adapted from a Penzey’s recipe I found in one of their catalogs. Recipe found at Chef Michele’s Adventures.
6. Buttermilk Basil Salad Dressing [7]: My husband can’t eat greasy or spicy foods, and non of us like mayonnaise, so I created this creamy dressing we all enjoy. It gets its pleasant flavor from fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Recipe found at Taste Of Home.
7. Orange Sesame Dressing [8]: Great for Asian-inspired salads such as chilled noodles, marinated fish or crispy snow pea, bean shoot and tempeh combinations. Recipe found at Cuisine.
8. Sweet Sesame Seed Dressing [9]: It’s sweet and thick just like a traditional poppy seed dressing, but it is speckled with roasted sesame seeds instead of poppy seeds, is a bit more tart than the traditional poppy seed dressing, and uses ingredients that you are more likely to find in a Japanese supermarket. Recipe found at La Fuji Mama.
9. Cafe Rio Salad Dressing [10]: We loved it! So much that we actually finished off an entire bag of baby carrots dipping them in this. It is really good! Recipe found at Karas Kitchen Creations.
10. New Fashioned Buttermilk Ranch Dressing [11]: Once you try homemade ranch, there’s no turning back. The stuff in the bottle tastes like school lunch food, something to tolerate in seventh grade but to unilaterally shun as an adult. I admit the little packets of Hidden Valley have a pleasant flavor and tang, but the really authentic real buttermilk dressing is vastly superior. For my favorite version, I’ve updated the flavor of traditional Ranch by adding a pinch of hot pepper, lots of fresh lemon juice and some fresh cilantro. Recipe found at Prudence Pennywise.
11. Fresh Tarragon Vinaigrette [12]: Kept the fresh herb to tarragon only to highlight its flavor; Kept the vinegar to just balsamic for simplicity; Adjusted other spices to taste. Recipe found at Smorgasbite.
12. Cilantro Orange Creamy Dressing [13]: The fresh flavor of the oranges complements the assertiveness of cilantro so well. This salad dressing goes with just about anything. It is wonderful on romaine lettuce, beets, or shredded carrots with some added parsley. We have been eating it all week and every time everyone at the table raves about it. Recipe found at Artsy-Foodie.

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Recipe Hit List: 27 Pasta Salad Recipes [14]
* Recipe Hit List: 10 Satisfying Salads [15]
* How to Make Vinaigrette: Recipe & Tips [1]

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[1] How to Make Vinaigrette: Recipe & Tips: http://tipnut.com/make-vinaigrette/

[2] Roasted-Garlic and Buttermilk Salad Dressing: http://perfect-beginning.blogspot.com/2009/01/roasted-garlic-and-buttermilk-salad.html

[3] Buttermilk Garlic Salad Dressing Recipe: http://kitchen-parade-veggieventure.blogspot.com/2008/06/buttermilk-garlic-salad-dressing.html

[4] DIY Recipe: Creamy Vinaigrette: http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/diy-recipe/diy-recipe-creamy-vinaigrette-053197

[5] Carrot Ginger Dressing: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Carrot-Ginger-Dressing-233572

[6] Homemade Ranch Dressing: http://chefmichele.blogspot.com/2005/12/homemade-ranch-dressing.html

[7] Buttermilk Basil Salad Dressing: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Buttermilk-Basil-Salad-Dressing

[8] Orange Sesame Dressing: http://www.cuisine.com.au/recipe/Orange-sesame-dressing

[9] Sweet Sesame Seed Dressing: http://lafujimama.blogspot.com/2008/10/going-green-with-sweet-sesame-seed.html

[10] Cafe Rio Salad Dressing: http://karaskitchencreations.blogspot.com/2008/10/cafe-rio-salad-dressing.html

[11] New Fashioned Buttermilk Ranch Dressing: http://prudencepennywise.blogspot.com/2008/08/new-fashioned-buttermilk-ranch-dressing.html

[12] Fresh Tarragon Vinaigrette: http://www.smorgasbite.com/2008/11/homemade-salad-dressing/

[13] Cilantro Orange Creamy Dressing: http://www.artsy-foodie.com/2009/01/dreamy-salad-dressing.html

[14] Recipe Hit List: 27 Pasta Salad Recipes: http://tipnut.com/pasta-salad/

[15] Recipe Hit List: 10 Satisfying Salads: http://tipnut.com/satisfying-salads/

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Recipe Hit List: 12 Zesty Mexican Recipes

Posted By TipNut On May 14, 2009 @ 1:04 pm In Recipes | 1 Comment

Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Recipe By recipegirl.com
These may be too late for Cinco de Mayo, but it’s always a good time to enjoy Mexican inspired dishes! Plenty of fresh ingredients (and some cheese) make these awfully tempting. Here are my latest recipe picks found around the net.

Zesty Mexican Recipes
*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites

1. Creamy Chicken Enchiladas [1]: (As seen in picture) This is an easy, easy family-friendly recipe. It’s rare that I make something so simple. Usually I overdo it and spend most of the day cooking away. This was the one-time-this-year that I’ll allow a can of creamy condensed soup to approach my pantry. Usually I avoid those soups with dramatic abandonment. You can also use a roasted chicken from the grocery store to save time for this one, and your meal will be ready in about an hour. Recipe found at Recipe Girl.
2. Cheese Enchiladas Recipe [2]: Enchiladas were a family staple growing up, though thankfully this cheese enchilada recipe has much less fat in it these days. My mother, a fifth generation hispanic Arizonian, learned this recipe from my grandmother. Note that there are many kinds of enchiladas – green chile, shrimp, chicken, red chili – to name a few. This recipe is much more “Tex Mex” than Mexican, and is very easy make. This enchiladas recipe is probably our favorite recipe on the entire website. Recipe found at Simply Recipes.
3. Homemade Enchilada Sauce [3]: I usually buy my enchilada sauce. Yes, I knew I should be making it, but I had never found a recipe that I was really happy with. I had tried several and they just weren’t very good. So, I stuck to the canned stuff you can get at the grocery store. I was recently talking to a friend of mine about this. She lived in Mexico for a few years, so she knows some about Mexican cooking. I asked her how she made her enchilada sauce. She told me the basics and then gave me an exact recipe. I decided to give it a try. This recipe was really good. This was the best enchilada sauce that I have made. It had great flavor. I think it was even better than the canned sauce. Recipe found at Lynn’s Kitchen.
4. Flat Iron Steak Fajitas [4]: There aren’t a lot of recipes for flat iron steak so I created the marinade, using double acids to make it almost meltingly tender and keeping fajitas in mind with the ingredients. The result was a simple, tangy marinade giving me slices that sometimes tasted just a touch lemony even though I used lime juice. This is suitable for any of the butcher’s cuts for fajitas and if your market doesn’t stock any of them, a 7-bone chuck can stand in. Recipe found at From Scratch.
5. Recipe: Fajita Seasoning [5]: This recipe for Fajita Seasoning was given to me from a friend a number of years ago… I don’t know the original source …It’s easy and much cheaper to make the seasoning this way then buying those seasoning packs…. Mix this recipe up and store in a jar… 2 tablespoons equals a seasoning pack you would buy. Recipe found at Cooking Tip Of The Day.
6. Chicken Fajitas with Slow Roasted Tomato Salsa [6]: They were so yummy and worth the time browning the onions and making tortillas. Homemade tortillas are so easy to make and taste so much better than the store bought variety. I encourage you to try them sometime. I had just a few slow roasted tomatoes left so I combined them with a few things to make a really delicious and spicy salsa. This was a most excellent way to use up leftover chicken. Recipe found at Dishing Up Delights.
7. Mojo Chicken Quesadillas [7]: I prepared the following for a pre-Cinco de Mayo event with friends and they were a great addition to my Mexican inspired menu. Quesadillas are a popular appetizer and this one involves a roasted whole chicken rubbed with a mojo seasoning, which was used as a filling. Recipe found at Joelen’s Culinary Adventures (includes recipe for the mojo seasoning).
8. Two-Cheese Quesadillas Recipe [8]: When we have to eat on the run, I turn to this tasty recipe because it comes together in a snap. Best of all, I can customize the ingredients to satisfy each member of my family. If someone doesn’t care for onions, I simply omit them from their quesadilla. Recipe found at Taste Of Home.
9. Taco Pizza [9]: Something important to note about Taco Pizza, it is VERY filling. If your family normally eats two regular pizzas, you’ll be doing good to eat one of these. Take me seriously here. It is VERY filling! (This is a good thing!) Now how about some Taco Pizza? I love this stuff and so does my family, but especially me. So if I ever come visit you, just have one of these puppies sitting on the counter and I’ll sit down happily and be quiet for at least five minutes. Alright, three. Recipe from Southern Plate.
10. Quick and Tasty Mexican Casserole [10]: The basic recipe is very simple. This dish is mostly about the toppings. Who wouldn’t like rice, beans and chicken once you’ve topped it with a myriad of deliciousness? Recipe found at Farm Home Life.
11. Mexican Pork Chops [11]: I made this last month, for the umpteenth time–it’s so good that it’s a regular do-over, and it gets better every time. I change the recipe occasionally to vary the flavors; this time I seasoned the pork chops with fajita seasoning before cooking. Recipe found at Foods And Flavors Of San Antonio.
12. Mexican Cottage Pie [12]: A sassy version of the infamous English Shepherd’s Pie… a perfect blend of sweet and spice (Not really spicy). Sweet Cornbread replaces the traditional mashed potatoes and the meat has a “taco seasonings” flair. It almost reminds me of a chili-and-cornbread casserole with a Mexican influence. Unique, but definitely a delight for the taste buds! There are plenty of fast-fix short cuts to make this meal time efficient, however, if you have the time, make it from scratch. Recipe found at Huckleberry Prairie.

Bonus: Here’s a Classic Margarita Recipe [13] from Mix That Drink because no list of Mexican recipes would be complete without it .

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes [14]
* Recipe Hit List: 18 More Slow Cooker Recipes [15]
* Slow Cooker Mexican Meatloaf Recipe [16]

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[1] Creamy Chicken Enchiladas: http://www.recipegirl.com/2007/09/11/creamy-chicken-enchiladas/

[2] Cheese Enchiladas Recipe: http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000055enchiladas.php

[3] Homemade Enchilada Sauce: http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2009/04/homemade-enchilada-sauce.html

[4] Flat Iron Steak Fajitas: http://foodpluspolitics.com/2009/03/17/flat-iron-steak-fajitas/

[5] Recipe: Fajita Seasoning: http://cookingtipoftheday.blogspot.com/2009/05/recipe-fajita-seasoning.html

[6] Chicken Fajitas with Slow Roasted Tomato Salsa: http://dishingupdelights.blogspot.com/2009/05/chicken-fajitas-with-slow-roasted.html

[7] Mojo Chicken Quesadillas: http://joelens.blogspot.com/2009/05/mojo-chicken-quesadillas.html

[8] Two-Cheese Quesadillas Recipe: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Two-Cheese-Quesadillas

[9] Taco Pizza: http://www.southernplate.com/2009/03/taco-pizza-and-my-version-of-border-patrol.html

[10] Quick and Tasty Mexican Casserole: http://farmhomelife.blogspot.com/2009/05/trixies-quick-and-tasty-mexican.html

[11] Mexican Pork Chops: http://foodsandflavorsofsanantonio.blogspot.com/2009/04/mexican-pork-chops.html

[12] Mexican Cottage Pie: http://huckleberryprairie.blogspot.com/2009/04/mexican-cottage-pie.html

[13] Classic Margarita Recipe: http://mixthatdrink.com/the-classic-margarita/

[14] Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-recipes/

[15] Recipe Hit List: 18 More Slow Cooker Recipes: http://tipnut.com/slowcooker-recipes/

[16] Slow Cooker Mexican Meatloaf Recipe: http://tipnut.com/slow-cooker-mexican-meatloaf-recipe/

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442 posted on 07/31/2009 9:08:41 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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Recipe Hit List – Tasty Main Dishes

Posted By TipNut On August 14, 2008 @ 1:08 pm In Recipes | 5 Comments

Here are this week’s recipes found around the net that have caught my eye, enjoy!

* Summer Eggs [1]: Quick & easy meal with a half dozen green, red and yellow peppers forming the basis of this dish, from Have Pinny Will Cook.
* Pizza Breadstick Casserole [2]: Use a box of Pillsbury’s refrigerated Parmesan breadsticks to make this easy hot dish, from LisaCooking.
* Beef and Salsa Skillet [3]: Cook and serve dinner from one skillet! You’ll only have one pan to wash after you’ve devoured this tasty Mexican dinner. Found on the Betty Crocker website.
* Garlic Chicken w/Sweet Roasted Pepper Sauce [4]: This recipe comes from a supermarket’s free recipe card promotion (they give you the recipe, you buy the ingredients–everyone’s happy). Very quick to make (the recipe series is 30 minutes or less), from My Tasty Space.
* Skillet Chicken & Potato Dinner [5]: Serve these tender chicken breasts prepared with hearty vegetables for a quick weeknight meal. Recipe from Land O’Lakes website.
* Southwest Skillet Ragu [6]: Quote from the website…This is one of those go-to weeknight meals that we can throw together with our eyes closed and one hand behind our back. Chewy pasta and gooey cheese are balanced out by a big helping of veggies. Add in a spicy kick and everyone leaves happy. Most of the ingredients are pantry staples at our house, and there’s plenty of flexibility in the recipe to throw in whatever happens to be in season or on hand. Recipe from The Kitchn.

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Recipe Hit List: 17 Tasty Casserole Recipes [7]
* Recipe Hit List: A Medley Mix Of 12 Tasty Recipes [8]
* Recipe Hit List: Make Ahead Casseroles [9]

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[1] Summer Eggs: http://havepinnywillcook.wordpress.com/2008/02/27/summer-eggs/

[2] Pizza Breadstick Casserole: http://lisacooking.com/2008/06/24/pizza-breadstick-casserole/

[3] Beef and Salsa Skillet: http://www.bettycrocker.com/Recipes/Recipe.aspx?recipeId=6983

[4] Garlic Chicken w/Sweet Roasted Pepper Sauce: http://nhmom.blogspot.com/2008/05/garlic-chicken-wsweet-roasted-pepper.html

[5] Skillet Chicken & Potato Dinner: http://www.landolakes.com/mealideas/ViewRecipe.cfm?RecipeID=5134c

[6] Southwest Skillet Ragu: http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/pasta/recipe-southwest-skillet-ragu-045258

[7] Recipe Hit List: 17 Tasty Casserole Recipes: http://tipnut.com/casserole-recipes/

[8] Recipe Hit List: A Medley Mix Of 12 Tasty Recipes: http://tipnut.com/medley-mix-recipes/

[9] Recipe Hit List: Make Ahead Casseroles: http://tipnut.com/make-ahead-casseroles/

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Recipe Hit List: 17 Tasty Casserole Recipes

Posted By TipNut On March 26, 2009 @ 1:06 pm In Recipes | No Comments

Alfredo Chicken ‘n’ Biscuits Recipe From tasteofhome.com
Here’s the latest batch of casserole recipes that I’ve been collecting (can you ever have enough casserole recipes?). You’ll find the first list here: 12 Make Ahead Casserole Recipes [1] and another batch for breakfast casseroles here: 12 Breakfast Casseroles [2].

17 Tasty Casserole Recipes
*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites

1. Alfredo Chicken ‘n’ Biscuits [1]: (As seen in pic above) Chock-full of veggies and topped off with golden-brown biscuits and Alfredo sauce, this casserole will warm you through. Recipe from Taste Of Home.
2. Tuna Casserole…Revised and Healthified [3]: Essentially, by making some simple substitutions and a couple minor additions, I made radical changes to the nutritional values of the dish. I reduced the total calories from 471 to 247 per serving. I also reduced the total fat by 70%, the saturated fat by 78%, the cholesterol by 65% and the sodium by 70%. I also was able to increase the potassium (which helps lower risk of stroke by lowering blood pressure), and increase magnesium which aids in the absorption of calcium and strengthens bones and teeth as well. I increased the Vitamin C in the dish which is an important antioxidant, and the Vitamin A which aids the immune system and helps improve eye health. Recipe found at Converging Cuisine.
3. Tater Tot(-less) Hot Dish [4]: I made a faux cream of [fill-in-the-blank] soup by thickening up some chicken stock with some flour and milk. I also went heavy on the vegetables (leeks and celery) and, for punch and fragrance, I added a pinch of celery seed and herbs de Provence. And I roasted tiny cubes of russet potatoes to stand in for the the tater tots. Yes, I’d say I put my stamp on the Tater Tot Hot Dish. How Minnesotan of me. Recipe from The Kitchen Sink Recipes.
4. Chicken Divine – Chicken Rice and Broccoli Casserole Recipe [5]: A cheesy and delicious chicken recipe that will always be a favorite for family or friends. Serving this with rice and perhaps a soup would make a perfect lunch or dinner for everyone to enjoy. This recipe is for the serving of 6, great for family or friends gathering. Recipe from Simply Craving.
5. Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole [6]: Cheesy sauce, yellow saffron rice, tender chicken and broccoli, this casserole spells comfort food with a capital “C” for me. Recipe from Southern Plate.
6. Seven Layer Taco Casserole [7]: Here’s a fun meal that can be made in a snap! It is very affordable and super tasty. What a cheap and easy weeknight meal! There are only a few things that I will buy in a can: refried beans, tomato paste and sauce, and tuna fish. Everything else I make from scratch. For this recipe you will need a 16 oz. can of refried beans. Buy whichever brand you like. Recipe from The Frugal Chef.
7. Mexican Chicken Fajita Casserole [8]: I tweak it a little by adding corn kernals to it and also a bit of salsa to the tomato mix. It is very easy to make, looks really impressive, smells wonderful while it is cooking. Your guests will think you went to a whole lot of bother for them and you don’t have to tell them otherwise!! Recipe found at Dew Drops.
8. Freezer Meals: Chicken Divan [9]: I would consider all of these excellent frugal and nutritious meals! We have used these many times over for freezer cooking! Recipe from Passionate Homemaking.
9. Reuben Casserole Recipe [10]: If you like traditional Reuben sandwiches, you’re going to love this variation. Recipe found at Brenda’s Barbecue Delights.
10. Recipe – Chilean Corn Casserole [11]: A traditional Chilean dish, this “Pastél de Choclo” is a family favourite. Here is my mother’s vegetarian version, which omits the usual beef and chicken. Make lots, you’ll want seconds! Recipe found at Fran’s House Of Ayurveda.
11. Crab Dip Casserole [12]: In our family, we have a fantastic crab dip recipe. I was trying to figure out a way to convert it into a casserole, and came up with this variation. YUM. Recipe found at To Meat Or Not To Meat.
12. Italian Sausage & Spinach Casserole [13]: Recipe from Better Homes And Gardens.
13. Corn & Black Bean Casserole [14]: Super easy, but tastes more complicated! An easy one-dish meal that has endless adaptations. Recipe from GFCF What’s Cooking.
14. Cheese & Onion & Bread Casserole [15]: I have found and adapted an incredible casserole that is made with onion and bread! Two of my favorites. And now, I will share it with you. P.S. It is also vegetarian, which makes it even better in my house. Recipe found at Food = Love.
15. Cheeseburger Casserole [16]: Recipe from Cooking With Chef Kelly.
16. Italian Biscuit Topped Casserole [17]: This week’s recipe is from an old Pampered Chef Recipe book that I have. It’s quick and easy and generally enjoyed by kids and adults. It’s a great way to cook your spaghetti and bread all at one time in the same pan. Recipe found at Stampin “GH” Mom.
17. Hamburger Noodle Casserole [18]: I am always on the look out for new healthy, low fat recipes. So when I saw the Taste of Home Comfort Food Diet Cookbook at the grocery store, I had to get it…It was very tasty and filling. The recipe reminds me of a taco casserole recipe I have read on several other blogs. Recipe found at Kristin’s Kitchen.

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Recipe Hit List – Tasty Main Dishes [19]
* Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes [20]
* Recipe Hit List: Make Ahead Casseroles [21]

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Alfredo Chicken ‘n’ Biscuits Recipe From tasteofhome.com
Here’s the latest batch of casserole recipes that I’ve been collecting (can you ever have enough casserole recipes?). You’ll find the first list here: 12 Make Ahead Casserole Recipes: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Alfredo-Chicken—n—Biscuits

[2] 12 Breakfast Casseroles: http://tipnut.com/breakfast-casseroles/

[3] Tuna Casserole…Revised and Healthified: http://www.convergingcuisine.com/?p=157

[4] Tater Tot(-less) Hot Dish: http://thekitchensinkrecipes.com/2009/03/18/how-minnesotan-of-me/

[5] Chicken Divine – Chicken Rice and Broccoli Casserole Recipe: http://www.simplycraving.com/chicken-divine-chicken-rice-and-broccoli-casserole-recipe-20090322/

[6] Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole: http://www.southernplate.com/2008/09/cheesy-chicken-and-broccoli-casserole.html

[7] Seven Layer Taco Casserole: http://thefrugalchef.com/2009/03/seven-layer-taco-casserole/

[8] Mexican Chicken Fajita Casserole: http://msdewberrys.blogspot.com/2009/02/mexican-chicken-fajita-casserole.html

[9] Freezer Meals: Chicken Divan: http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/05/freezer-meals-chicken-divan.html

[10] Reuben Casserole Recipe: http://brendasbarbecue.wordpress.com/2009/02/23/rueben-casserole-recipe-are-you-kidding-me/

[11] Recipe – Chilean Corn Casserole: http://franlife.blogspot.com/2009/03/recipe-chilean-corn-casserole.html

[12] Crab Dip Casserole: http://tomeatornottomeat.blogspot.com/2009/02/crab-dip-casserole.html

[13] Italian Sausage & Spinach Casserole: http://www.bhg.com/recipe/meat/italian-sausage-and-spinach-casserole/

[14] Corn & Black Bean Casserole: http://gfcfwhatscooking.blogspot.com/2009/02/corn-and-black-bean-casserole.html

[15] Cheese & Onion & Bread Casserole: http://marmeetoall.blogspot.com/2009/02/onions-new-recipe.html

[16] Cheeseburger Casserole: http://cookingwithchefkelly.blogspot.com/2009/03/cheeseburger-casserole-aka-my-familys.html

[17] Italian Biscuit Topped Casserole: http://stampinghmom.blogspot.com/2009/03/recipe-thursday-italian-biscuit-topped.html

[18] Hamburger Noodle Casserole: http://kristins-kitchen.blogspot.com/2009/03/hambuger-noodle-casserole.html

[19] Recipe Hit List – Tasty Main Dishes: http://tipnut.com/tasty-main-dishes/

[20] Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-recipes/

[21] Recipe Hit List: Make Ahead Casseroles: http://tipnut.com/make-ahead-casseroles/

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444 posted on 07/31/2009 9:12:06 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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Recipe Hit List: 18 More Slow Cooker Recipes

Posted By TipNut On March 19, 2009 @ 1:05 pm In Recipes | 1 Comment

Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas Recipe From icookandtell.blogspot.com
I’m always on the lookout for quick & easy recipes that I can throw together in minutes then walk away to take care of other things while supper cooks (and they need to be tasty too!). This is the second batch of slow cooker recipes here on Tipnut, you can view the first batch of recipes here: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes [1].

Crockpot cooking is more than just a method for quick & easy meals, as I’ve mentioned before a few times it’s also a great budget stretcher [2].

18 Slow Cooker Recipes
*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites

1. Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas [1] (as seen in picture): This one is fabulous. While the meat fell apart, the onions, peppers, and flavor were perfect! Recipe found at Cook And Tell.
2. Super Easy Spaghetti Sauce [3]: I love store bought spaghetti sauce, even though my mother didn’t even know it existed until we were nearly teens. Once she tried it, she was hooked on the ease and the quality. She says “I figure those companies put thousands and thousands of dollars and years of research into perfecting those recipes and who are we not to use them!”. Of course, I love that way of thinking! Still, I like to dress mine up a bit. This both customizes the flavor a bit but also serves to make your sauce go further. Recipe found at Southern Plate.
3. Slow Cooker Pork and Potatoes [4]: This recipe falls under the category of “comfort food” … The whole house smells wonderful when it’s cooking….and the pork is so tender that you won’t even need a knife! Recipe from Sweet & Saucy.
4. Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff [5]: The recipe yields a good amount of food and has a flavorful sauce that is good with pasta. As always, adjust the ingredients to your family’s liking and feel free to use low fat/low sodium ingredients. You won’t be able to tell the difference. Recipe found at Embracing Him.
5. Slow Cooker Spinach Lasagna [6]: My only other thought is that for lasagna, this came together very quickly and easily. Definitely a keeper! Recipe at Mulberry Spot.
6. Turkey Meatball Subs [7]: I tend to keep a lot of ground turkey in the house, but this recipe can be made with any ground meat of choice. I wrote this recipe to make them and serve the same day, but if you brown the meatballs ahead of time you can freeze them, when you’re ready to serve just toss them in the crockpot with some red sauce and cook for about 4 hours on high! Found at The Recipe Mission.
7. Crockpot Country Ribs with Mashed Potatoes [8]: Recipe found at $5 Dinners.
8. BBQ Chicken Pizza and Twice-Baked Potatoes [9]: This recipe makes a ton of chicken. I freeze half for another time. You can use some in tacos, on buns as sandwiches, or on a pizza (great with goat cheese and thinly sliced red onions, and more cheddar on top). Recipe found at What’s For Dinner.
9. Slow Cooker Lamb Roast [10]: While the pre-cooked photograph may not look all that appetizing, the aroma of this dish is absolutely mouthwatering. The combination of curry, garlic and lemon belongs with lamb, and tenderizes it beautifully. Recipe found at Snip And Snail.
10. Crock Pot Potato Soup [11]: I made some slight adjustments to the recipe I found and it came out delicious!!! Definitely a dish that I will be making again and again. Recipe found at Sofia Vincenza.
11. Beef and Mushroom Stew in Slow Cooker [12]: Its especially delicious and warms your tummy on these wintery cold days even in the south where you’ve had your unexpected snowfalls lately. Recipe found at Cranberry Blossom.
12. Crock Pot Pot Roast [13]: The marinade for this includes balsamic vinegar, honey, allspice, rosemary, and more; doesn’t that sound delicious? Leftovers also make a great sandwich the next day. Recipe found at The Crepes Of Wrath.
13. Pork Chops With Sauerkraut [14]: I thought I’d post a quickie recipe for you all before it gets too warm to want to fire up the slow cooker. Measurements not needed. Recipe found at Devour This.
14. Enchilada Crockpot Casserole [15]: Anyone who, like me, is constantly in search of easy, delicious, interesting, successful, original slow cooker recipes knows that they’re actually hard to come by. Lots of recipes out there, but not that many of them are easy AND good. Which is why this one is worth its weight in cornbread. Recipe found at Disco Mom Takes On The World.
15. Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage [16]: I know it’s traditional to make Corned Beef and Cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day, but I didn’t want to make the same old thing I do every other year. So I found this recipe, which adds a bit more flavor. It was excellent even without potatoes (trying to lay off the carbs somewhat). The flavor is kind of hard to describe – sweet and savory and spicy all at the same time. I don’t think I’ll ever do corned beef and cabbage any other way again. Recipe found at Columbus Foodie.
16. Slow Cooker Chicken Chili [17]: It is full of flavor and has a little heat on it’s own but I opted for some additional adobo seasoning, crushed red chilies and a few chipotle chilies to round out the flavor. Recipe found at Mostly Martha.
17. Lemon and Herb CrockPot Roasted Chicken Recipe [18]: My oh my, what a tasty bird this was! I had a frozen chicken that I thawed for a few days in the fridge and plopped it whole into the crockpot. I did make a whole chicken earlier in the year, that was delicious, but this guy had an awesome moist, lemony garlic flavor that made my knees go a bit weak. Recipe found at A Year Of CrockPotting.
18. Steak Sandwiches [19]: I loooove making these on days where I work and don’t have time to make anything time consuming. They have amazing flavour and are super easy to make. Enjoy! Recipe found at Monique’s Scrappin’ Blog (recipe card included!).

Bonus Recipes:

* Make Yogurt In Your Crock Pot [20]: Found at Nourishing Days.
* Crock Pot Apple Butter [21]: Found at Erin’s Easy Eats.
* How To Make Crockpot Oatmeal & Oatmeal In A Thermos [22]

Also check out Crockpot Cooking Tips & Tricks [23] and Crusty Crockpot Cleaning Tips [24].

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes [25]
* How To Make The Best Chicken Stock In Your Slow Cooker [26]
* Slow Cooker Mexican Meatloaf Recipe [27]

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[1]

Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas Recipe From icookandtell.blogspot.com
I’m always on the lookout for quick & easy recipes that I can throw together in minutes then walk away to take care of other things while supper cooks (and they need to be tasty too!). This is the second batch of slow cooker recipes here on Tipnut, you can view the first batch of recipes here: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes: http://icookandtell.blogspot.com/2009/02/slow-cooker-steak-fajitas.html

[2] great budget stretcher: http://tipnut.com/how-to-save-money-on-groceries/

[3] Super Easy Spaghetti Sauce: http://www.southernplate.com/2009/03/super-easy-spaghetti-sauce.html

[4] Slow Cooker Pork and Potatoes: http://mymouthful.wordpress.com/2009/02/20/slow-cooker-pork-and-potatoes/

[5] Slow Cooker Chicken Stroganoff: http://embracinghim.com/2008/10/14/taste-tested-tuesday-slow-cooker-chicken-stroganoff/

[6] Slow Cooker Spinach Lasagna: http://mulberryspot.blogspot.com/2009/02/slow-cooker-spinach-lasagna.html

[7] Turkey Meatball Subs: http://savvysuziefood.blogspot.com/2008/10/turkey-meatball-subs.html

[8] Crockpot Country Ribs with Mashed Potatoes: http://www.5dollardinners.com/2009/02/crockpot-country-ribs-with-mashed.html

[9] BBQ Chicken Pizza and Twice-Baked Potatoes: http://whatsfordinnergina.wordpress.com/2009/02/26/bbq-chicken-twice-baked-potatoes/

[10] Slow Cooker Lamb Roast: http://snipandsnail.blogspot.com/2009/03/yoga-night-crockpot-recipe-lamb-roast.html

[11] Crock Pot Potato Soup: http://famigliapalumbi.blogspot.com/2009/03/crock-pot-potato-soup.html

[12] Beef and Mushroom Stew in Slow Cooker: http://cranberryblossom.blogspot.com/2009/03/beef-and-mushroom-stew-in-slow-cooker.html

[13] Crock Pot Pot Roast: http://thecrepesofwrath.wordpress.com/2009/03/06/crock-pot-pot-roast/

[14] Pork Chops With Sauerkraut: http://devourthis.typepad.com/devour_this/2009/03/dont-pack-up-the-slow-cooker-yet-pork-chops-with-sauerkraut.html

[15] Enchilada Crockpot Casserole: http://discomom.blogspot.com/2009/03/enchilada-crockpot-casserole.html

[16] Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage: http://www.columbusfoodie.com/2009/03/17/slow-cooker-corned-beef-and-cabbage/

[17] Slow Cooker Chicken Chili: http://mostlymartha.wordpress.com/2009/03/04/excuses-excuses/

[18] Lemon and Herb CrockPot Roasted Chicken Recipe: http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/05/lemon-and-herb-crockpot-roasted-chicken.html

[19] Steak Sandwiches: http://www.patryfamily.net/blog/2009/02/recipe-share-steak-sandwiches/

[20] Make Yogurt In Your Crock Pot: http://www.nourishingdays.com/?p=912

[21] Crock Pot Apple Butter: http://www.erinseasyeats.com/recipes/129/crock-pot-apple-butter/

[22] How To Make Crockpot Oatmeal & Oatmeal In A Thermos: http://tipnut.com/how-to-make-overnight-crockpot-oatmeal-oatmeal-in-a-thermos/

[23] Crockpot Cooking Tips & Tricks: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-cooking-tips-tricks/

[24] Crusty Crockpot Cleaning Tips: http://tipnut.com/crusty-crockpot-cleaning-tips/

[25] Recipe Hit List: 12 Tempting Crockpot Recipes: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-recipes/

[26] How To Make The Best Chicken Stock In Your Slow Cooker: http://tipnut.com/chicken-stock-slowcooker/

[27] Slow Cooker Mexican Meatloaf Recipe: http://tipnut.com/slow-cooker-mexican-meatloaf-recipe/

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445 posted on 07/31/2009 9:13:50 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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Recipe Hit List: 12 Family Favorite Pie Recipes

Posted By TipNut On October 9, 2008 @ 1:01 pm In Recipes | 1 Comment

We’re heading into the holiday season and pies are not only a favorite on the menu, they’re expected. Store bought pies are ok (some even pretty good), but there’s nothing really like homemade pie! Here are my top 12 picks of pie recipes found around the net, each is a traditional favorite–some with a tasty twist–that perfectly completes every meal (holiday or not!):

12 Family Favorite Pie Recipes
*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites

1. Spiced Apple and Pear Pie [1]: Busy Bakers’ Tips: The filling can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated. The pie can be fully formed, except for brushing with egg and dusting with sugar, and frozen. Place the pie in the freezer for 30 minutes, to harden it slightly, and then double wrap it with plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 2 months. Recipe found at Food Network.
2. Lemon Meringue Pie [2]: But I must say I was very pleasantly surprised by this version of Lemon Meringue Pie!! This pie was good! No scratch that it wasn’t just good…It was in fact beyond good…It was delicious! Recipe found at Dianne’s Dishes.
3. Grandma’s Chocolate Pie [3]: There are pies and then there is my grandma’s chocolate pie. It’s a luscious chocolate custard resting on a flaky, almost salty crust, topped with a springy meringue. For me, it’s la pièce de résistance and whether times are good or times are bad, it’s always welcome and appropriate. Recipe found at Homesick Texan.
4. Cranberry and Apple Pie [4]: The taste…It was incredible with the fruity taste of Apples and Cranberries. We don’t have a sweet tooth , so I reduced the sugar content of the pie in this case, but for those who have…Its Just for you . Recipe found at Culinary Bazaar.
5. How To Make Apple Pie (Mama’s Recipe) [5]: The most difficult and time consuming part is simply peeling and “chipping” the apples. In no time at all you will be wowing folks with your apple pie. That is all that I ask, don’t say you got this recipe off of a blog or website or make any other excuses when someone compliments it (although feel free to send them to my site!). When (not if, but when) someone tells you how divine your pie is, I want you to smile graciously and say “thank you”. This is now your apple pie recipe. Recipe found at Southern Plate.
6. Caramel Banana Pie [6]: A recipe for pie crust found in Bon Appétit (July issue) + remembering a pie filling I used to make as a teenager for fruit pies + memories of the caramel banana topping. Recipe found at Technicolor Kitchen.
7. Hot Chocolate Pie [7]: This is a recipe from James McNair’s Pie Cookbook that I received as a wedding gift and have been making for the last 15 years. I’ve even made up the filling and served it as a pudding or parfait, it’s that good. Recipe found at Scribbit.
8. LIBBY’S Famous Pumpkin Pie [8]: This is the traditional holiday pumpkin pie. This classic recipe has been on LIBBY’S® Pumpkin labels since 1950. This pie is easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy. Just mix, pour, bake for a delicious homemade tradition. Recipe found at Very Best Baking.
9. Rum Raisin Apple Pie [9]: Raisins steeped in dark rum mingle with tart and sweet apples in this updated version of an American favorite. It’s a showstopper when paired with lightly sweetened whipped cream. Recipe found at Epicurious.
10. Pecan Pie in the Sky [10]: Pecan pie is a fairly sweet pie and rightly so. But I don’t like pecan pie when it’s overly sweet. I know that “overly sweet” is subjective, but I wanted to craft this recipe to my family’s tastes. Instead of using one cup (8 fluid ounces) of corn syrup (which is the amount that most recipes for a 9-inch pie seem to require), I cut back on the corn syrup and I even replaced some volume with maple syrup. When combined with the corn syrup, the maple syrup adds a very subtle yet different dimension of sweetness to the pie. Recipe found at Alpineberry.
11. Recipe of the Day: Coconut Cream Pie (crust and all) [11]: I have used numerous basic pie crust recipes but this one is perfect. No-fail. Works every time. As far as a basic unsweetened crust good for general pie making…you won’t do better than this one! It can be prebaked for cream pies or used unbaked for filled pies. I even use it for chicken pot pie. Recipe found at Not Quite June Cleaver.
12. Walnut Mincemeat Pie [12]: As a cold and tasty finishing touch, my husband and I usually put a dip of ice cream on top of this pie. The recipe’s from my mother – each year, I make it for Christmas, and then for my sister-in-law’s New Year’s party besides. Recipe found at Taste Of Home.

Also check out today’s earlier How To: Trims For One-Crust Pies [13].

Note to my fellow Canadians: Happy Thanksgiving weekend!

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Recipe Hit List: 10 Tempting Sweet Treats [14]
* Recipe Hit List: 12 Marvelous Muffin Recipes [15]
* Recipe Hit List: 14 Scrumptious Pancake Recipes [16]

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[1] Spiced Apple and Pear Pie: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spiced-apple-and-pear-pie-recipe/index.html

[2] Lemon Meringue Pie: http://www.diannesdishes.com/2008/01/daring-bakers-challenge-januar.html

[3] Grandma’s Chocolate Pie: http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/2008/09/grandmas-chocolate-pie.html

[4] Cranberry and Apple Pie: http://culinarybazaar.blogspot.com/2007/10/cranberry-and-apple-pie.html

[5] How To Make Apple Pie (Mama’s Recipe): http://www.southernplate.com/2008/07/mamas-apple-pie.html

[6] Caramel Banana Pie: http://technicolorkitcheninenglish.blogspot.com/2007/08/caramel-banana-pie-and-trip-down-memory.html

[7] Hot Chocolate Pie: http://scribbit.blogspot.com/2007/10/hot-chocolate-pie.html

[8] LIBBY’S Famous Pumpkin Pie: http://www.verybestbaking.com/recipes/detail.aspx?ID=18470

[9] Rum Raisin Apple Pie: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/RUM-RAISIN-APPLE-PIE-236430

[10] Pecan Pie in the Sky: http://alpineberry.blogspot.com/2007/12/pecan-pie-in-sky.html

[11] Recipe of the Day: Coconut Cream Pie (crust and all): http://notquitejunecleaver.com/2007/07/29/recipe-of-the-day-coconut-cream-pie-crust-and-all/

[12] Walnut Mincemeat Pie: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Walnut-Mincemeat-Pie

[13] Trims For One-Crust Pies: http://tipnut.com/trims-pies/

[14] Recipe Hit List: 10 Tempting Sweet Treats: http://tipnut.com/sweet-treats/

[15] Recipe Hit List: 12 Marvelous Muffin Recipes: http://tipnut.com/muffin-recipes/

[16] Recipe Hit List: 14 Scrumptious Pancake Recipes: http://tipnut.com/scrumptious-pancake-recipes/

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446 posted on 07/31/2009 9:15:08 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: DelaWhere

While serving his prison term, Schmitz looked for an alternative to brute force for controlling people and realized that people could be controlled through their food supply. When he got out of prison, he went to his friends at the United Nations (UN) and laid out a plan to take over the control of food worldwide. A trade commission called Codex Alimentarius (Latin for food code) was re-created under the guise of it being a consumer protection commission. But Codex was never in the business of protecting people. It has always been about money and profits at the expense of people.<<<

Not a surprise to me, for the hitler group of people, planned to return and rule the world through their grandchildren.

I have watched this develop, over the years and there is not much doubt that it is still a plan.

Also note the rise of the nazi groups around the world.

1962 for this plan, the communist manifesto was introduced into Congress in 1963 and we have muslim manifesto’s for 2005, 2010, 2020 for the latest when they will rule the world.

Difficult to know who will rule us in 2020.


447 posted on 07/31/2009 9:41:18 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: DelaWhere

“Kleenex, medicine, food, canned food. That’s part of a plan,” says Campbell.

You might compare it to preparing a fire-escape plan: what works in your house might not work in someone else’s house. An H1N1 plan should be put together the same way.

http://kaaltv.com/article/stories/S1053509.shtml?cat=10151
<<<<

The gov is pushing the get prepared platform, the flu is coming, the storm is on the way, and don’t forget the terrorism.

They never say the entire country could go on strike, to protest the ‘o’ goofy plans.

No question, we had better be prepared.


448 posted on 07/31/2009 9:43:39 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: DelaWhere

FEMA Report Missing Section Detailing Palmer, TX “Population Removal”<<<

FEMA detention camps, empty schools and hospitals, and prisons, they were all planned for under clinton’s rule.

All these plans of obama’s are the same as we watched clinton form.

Bet they foamed at the mouth, when 9-11 came on President Bush’s watch.


449 posted on 07/31/2009 9:46:46 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: DelaWhere

When it comes to the U.S. military, the word “assist,” of course, could mean almost anything. Typically, the U.S. military offers assistance at the end of a rifle. This “assistance” could mean assisting with quarantines, assisting with rounding up infected people or assisting with arresting and imprisoning people who resist vaccine shots.<<<

That is me, for pneumonia will instantly kill me, the doctor says there is nothing he will be able to do, a warning that they give me every visit.

So taking the flu shot is out, with my luck I would get enough live vaccine to develop the flu and it is in the lungs.

Better a bullet and get it over with.

Guess we will have lots of “death by obama”.


450 posted on 07/31/2009 9:49:43 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: DelaWhere

Agriculture interests were able to win key concessions. Small farms are exempt from registration fees, ranchers and farmers now regulated by the Agriculture Department are excluded from the requirements of the bill and the FDA will have to consider the special concerns of small growers and organic farmers, among other provisions.<<<

Wish I believed them.

It does all tie in with the nazi plan, and that makes it scary as all get out.


451 posted on 07/31/2009 9:51:32 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: upcountry miss

Get well for we miss you.


452 posted on 07/31/2009 9:52:25 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: DelaWhere

Gardeners should start planning now for their fall crops. Here is some advice:<<<

Planting in the fall, always tickled my funny bone, does not seem right, but sure tastes good all winter.

I loved picking stir fry oriental greens, with snow on them.

Here the onions will produce green tops all winter and many of the lettuce family/type only grow in the winter.

I liked having a salad made with a few leaves from every green out there.


453 posted on 07/31/2009 9:55:52 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: LucyT

The photos are fantastic, thank you for sharing them with us.

That looks like a Love bird in the bowl........fun pets, not known for talking.

I had a Cockatiel that would always find a bowl of ice cream and she did that, stood in the middle of it.

Do they not feel the cold?


454 posted on 07/31/2009 9:58:50 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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To: CottonBall

LOL! Now that’s a perfect situation. You could let Dink say all the things you wanted to and feign ignorance. I wonder if all parrots are that feisty - he sounds like he was quite a handful.<<<

No, not all, for I owned other Petz Conures and they were almost boring, but that too may have been Dink’s fault.

For I had one that I hoped would breed with Dink, and nothing happened, it never did talk, so I took it to the pet shop that I supplied.

They were very happy with it, for they knew Dink and that they would never own him, for once it was away from Dink the other parrot could say everyone of Dinks words and voices, they kept it for their own joy.

I bought a pair of Nanday Conures, from a lady that groomed dogs, all he would do was bark at anything with fur.

For several nights, he barked in the middle of the night and I could not figure out why, but did, when I discovered a mouse was eating out of his cage, he left droppings.

The Pet Shop had bought a large fancy parrot from a young family that was getting a divorce.......LOL, they had to remove it from the front of the store, for it would argue in the couples voices and the words got downright ugly at times.

Lots of checkbook and credit card talk and more, poor parrot had picked up all they said.

In Wellton, we had a Deputy, who was a bit of a red-neck and not loved at all.

If someone wanted to get his dander up, they asked if he had talked to any birds lately.

For he had gone to one of the ‘old family’ homes, knocked on the door and a voice yelled “Come on in, the door is open”.

So he did....

In time to catch the naked wife as she came out of her shower.

I am sure she screamed and he got out, in a hurry.

It was their parrot who told him to come on in.
LOL


455 posted on 07/31/2009 10:10:53 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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16 Homemade Salsa Recipes & Canning Tips

Posted By TipNut On June 11, 2009 @ 1:02 pm In Recipes | 1 Comment

Canning Jar & Tomatoes From The Garden

This week’s Recipe Hit List is a collection of homemade salsa recipes, some are canning recipes while others are for refrigerating & serving fresh. There’s a mix of recipes that use garden fresh tomatoes and ingredients while others use canned tomatoes. I also added a few resources at the bottom that are packed with info and safety tips for canning salsa.
Homemade Salsa Recipes

*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites

1. Garden Salsa Recipe [1]: I grow almost all of these ingredients in my garden. This recipe makes a large batch, but it’s always gone in no time. Recipe from Taste Of Home.
2. Canning Salsa [2]: Canning salsa is a lot of work, no question about it. However, the results are excellent, and I love being able to dig into a bowl of summery salsa in the middle of the winter. Recipe from Seasonal Ontario Food.
3. The Best Salsa Recipe for Canning [3]: We use this salsa in place of rotel for a cheese dip, also added to mashed avocados with lime juice for guacamole and my hispanic friends like to eat it on rice. And of course, it’s used as a dip for tortilla chips or topping on other mexican dishes. Recipe found at Belle Adorn.
4. Spicy Salsa [4]: Let me also tell you that we like things spicy, so this recipe it not for someone that likes things on the mild side. However, the recipe can be adapted by decreasing the amount of spicy ingredients you add. In my opinion this is one of the best salsas I have tasted and reminds of the salsa you get at really great Mexican restaurants…not to mention it is definitely far better than the bottled versions at the grocery store. Recipe found at My Baking Addiction.
5. Homemade Traditional Salsa (Canning Recipe) [5]: you can adjust the “hotness” of it by adding more jalapeno peppers. Recipe found at The Bryant Family News.
6. Bryanna’s Homemade Tomato Salsa [6]: This is the excellent tomato salsa recipe I have made over and over again. Recipe found at Cotton Picker Cooking.
7. My Favorite Salsa Ever [7]: The texture is somewhere between chunky and thin. There are lots of small pieces of veggies suspended in the liquid base. I think what makes this really fantastic is the fresh and spicy flavor, similar to pico de gallo. Now I keep a batch in the fridge at all times. Recipe found at Annie’s Eats.
8. Homemade Salsa and Canning Tips [8]: My dh and I think it tastes a lot like the salsa at Carlos O’ Kelly’s, a popular Mexican restaurant here in the midwest. Found at Home Steeped Hope.
9. Roasted Tomato Salsa [9]: It’s a variation on the salsa that I’ve made a bajillion times: a make-over, if you will. Instead of combining raw tomatoes, garlic and peppers as usual, I’ve roasted them here, which deepens their flavors and, in this case, compensated for the rather sad roma tomatoes I was stuck with. And then, instead of chopping the veggies, I briefly whizzed them in the food processor. Found at The Kitchen Sink Recipes.
10. Homemade Salsa [10]: This recipe came from my Granny C, literally she told me over the phone and I have it scribbled down on a scrap piece of paper, but I haven’t misplaced it because it is the best homemade cooked salsa I have ever eaten. Trust me that’s saying something. I live in Texas and eat Mexican food at least 1 time a week, seriously I know my salsa. Recipe found at Newlyweds!
11. Canning Salsa with Garden Tomatoes [11]: These ingredients will create a mild to medium salsa. It has a sweet beginning, but the more it sits in your mouth, you’ll feel a slight heat. Simply adjust the heat by adjusting the amount and types of chilis. Recipe found at Real Life.
12. Homemade Salsa [12] (Canned & Fresh OK): For those of you who are new to making salsa or blanching tomatoes…you’re in luck! I just made a batch of salsa today, and I took pictures so I can give you the play-by-play. Recipe found at Call Her Blessed.
13. Super Fast Blender Salsa [13]: Buy up cases of tomatoes when they go on sale. If you can’t find cheap tomatoes with jalapenos, buy a jalapeno separately and use plain diced tomatoes. A lemon can swap in for the lime also. Use up some of the tender cilantro stems to save extra money here. Recipe found at Prudence Pennywise.
14. Tomatillo Salsa (Canning) [14]: This salsa smells impossibly sour while you’re cooking it down, but fret not… all will be well when the simmering is done. Don’t be tempted to skimp on the acids; they’re necessary for safely preserving this naturally low-acid food. Recipe found at Married…With Dinner.
15. Salsa Roja (roasted red salsa) [15]: And people, this salsa. PEOPLE. With a lifetime of tasting, sampling, and gorging research on salsa, I have never in my life had salsa this good. Recipe found at One Particular Kitchen.
16. Roasted Yellow Tomato Salsa Recipe with Cilantro [16]: If you cannot find these tiny heirloom yellow tomatoes, any grape or cherry tomatoes will do. The roasting coaxes fresh tomato salsa from bright and acidic into complex, subtle and sweet. If you don’t care for cilantro, try using basil instead, and serve this salsa as a bruschetta on toasted gluten-free bread rubbed with a clove of fresh garlic. Recipe found at Karina’s Kitchen.

Bonus: Canning Tips For Salsa

* Canning Salsa Safety (pdf) [17]: Includes lots of recipes. Excellent resource, make sure to download a copy for yourself. (University of Wisconsin)
* Freezing and Canning Tips Can Reduce Risks from Homemade Salsa [18] (Kansas State University)
* Salsa Recipes for Canning [19]: Information and tips for canning salsa, includes some recipes. (New Mexico State University)

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* 20 Canning Tips – Timeless Wisdom Collection [20]
* Recipe Hit List: 12 Zesty Mexican Recipes [21]
* Recipe Hit List: 12 Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes [22]

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[1] Garden Salsa Recipe: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Garden-Salsa-2

[2] Canning Salsa: http://seasonalontariofood.blogspot.com/2007/09/canning-salsa.html

[3] The Best Salsa Recipe for Canning: http://belleadorn.blogspot.com/2008/08/best-salsa-recipe.html

[4] Spicy Salsa: http://mybakingaddiction.blogspot.com/2009/05/spicy-salsa.html

[5] Homemade Traditional Salsa (Canning Recipe): http://bryantfamilynews.blogspot.com/2009/06/homemade-salsa.html

[6] Bryanna’s Homemade Tomato Salsa: http://cottonpickercooking.blogspot.com/2009/05/bryannas-homemade-tomato-salsa.html

[7] My Favorite Salsa Ever: http://annies-eats.com/2009/01/25/my-favorite-salsa-ever/

[8] Homemade Salsa and Canning Tips: http://homesteepedhope.com/2007/07/30/homemade-salsa-and-canning-tips/

[9] Roasted Tomato Salsa: http://thekitchensinkrecipes.com/2008/07/08/a-roasty-makeover/

[10] Homemade Salsa: http://newlyweds.wordpress.com/2009/05/26/homemade-salsa/

[11] Canning Salsa with Garden Tomatoes: http://www.reallifeblog.net/2008/08/canning-salsa-with-garden-tomatoes-or.html

[12] Homemade Salsa: http://www.calledblessed.com/2008/09/recipe-homemade-salsa.html

[13] Super Fast Blender Salsa: http://prudencepennywise.blogspot.com/2009/03/sure-fire-salsa-and-seventh-graders.html

[14] Tomatillo Salsa (Canning): http://marriedwithdinner.com/2008/11/03/green-in-the-bank/

[15] Salsa Roja (roasted red salsa): http://oneparticularkitchen.com/2009/05/19/salsa/

[16] Roasted Yellow Tomato Salsa Recipe with Cilantro: http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/2009/05/roasted-yellow-tomato-salsa-recipe-with.html

[17] Canning Salsa Safety (pdf): http://learningstore.uwex.edu/pdf%5CB3570.pdf

[18] Freezing and Canning Tips Can Reduce Risks from Homemade Salsa: http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/news/sty/2007/homemade_salsa090507.htm

[19] Salsa Recipes for Canning: http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_e/e-323.html

[20] 20 Canning Tips – Timeless Wisdom Collection: http://tipnut.com/canning-tips/

[21] Recipe Hit List: 12 Zesty Mexican Recipes: http://tipnut.com/mexican-recipes/

[22] Recipe Hit List: 12 Homemade Salad Dressing Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-salad-dressing/

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Recipe Hit List: A Medley Mix Of 12 Tasty Recipes

Posted By TipNut On February 12, 2009 @ 1:06 pm In Recipes | 2 Comments

Nothing too structured with this week’s Recipe Hit List, I have homemade breads, rolls, biscuits, cakes, and a lasagna and pot roast tossed in as well.

Quite a mix this week but they all look delicious!
A Medley Mix Of 12 Tasty Recipes

*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites

1. Sausage Roll Tutorial [1]: Mouth watering, flaky, tender, as spicy as you like, delicious! I used to use whole sausages and pie pastry for my sausage rolls but Hubby hates sausage (I know weird) and Dallas didn’t like pie pastry on the rolls. I had to come up with something that both of them liked. I now use ground pork and puff pastry and the two of them both love this recipe, it’s a winner! Recipe tutorial From Kansas A, Canadian Crafter.
2. Baked Sandwiches [2]: Made with surprisingly affordable frozen bread dough, this is a throw together recipe which only requires time in terms of waiting for your dough to thaw and rise. I dreamed this up some years back and it was an instant hit. I encourage you to adapt this recipe to your own family, adding vegetables and spices that you enjoy in order to make it truly your own. My version is very simple (to please little ones who like it that way!) and is a great starting place for you. This sandwich is gorgeous when its baked and impressive when cut but when you taste how wonderful it is, you’ll be shaking your head at the ease of such a filling meal! Found at Southern Plate.
3. How To Make Sourdough Starter & Making Sourdough Grandmother Bread [3]: Who doesn’t love sourdough bread? You can make it at home easily–with Grandmother Bread. Most of us think of San Francisco-style sourdough when we hear the words sourdough bread, but sourdough is a type of riser, not a type of bread, which adds a distinctively tangy flavor to the end product. Any bread recipe can be converted to sourdough. Recipe & instructions from Chickens In The Road.
4. Paprika Cheddar Drop Biscuits [4]: About the biscuits: super easy, delicately spiced with sweet paprika from Spain (thank you Rachel!) and dotted with melted cheddar. I measured out each biscuit with a half cup scoop and they were absolutely GIANT! Next time I might try a 1/4-cup of 1/3-cup measuring scoop to dollop out the batter for more reasonable biscuits. These pretties would be just lovely for breakfast with a fried egg and sliced tomato, or with an equally giant pot of Turkey Chili. You could always just go the Joy the Baker route and plow through four biscuits while standing in your kitchen reading the newest issue of Bon Appetit magazine. You’ve got options, just make these biscuits part of your plan. Recipe from Joy The Baker.
5. Easy French Bread [5]: This is a deli­cious and frugal alter­na­tive to store bought French bread! You can even make it with whole wheat! We brought it to a friend’s house for dinner last night and it received unend­ing rave reviews!
Orig­i­nal recipe from More with Less, but I made it more healthy. Recipe from Passionate Homemaking.
6. Homemade Garlic Buns [6]: From the photo, these tasty buns look almost like mini baguettes with a hard crisp crust. In reality, they taste just like soft dinner rolls. Recipe found at Happy Home Baking.
7. Buttermilk Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting [7]: This has to be one of my favorite cakes. It’s remarkably tender and spicy—and covered in gloriously tangy cream-cheese and butter frosting. And the best part? It’s ridiculously easy to make. Combine the dry ingredients, beat in the wet ingredients, pop it in the oven and…voila! Slather it with rich frosting, slice off a big hunk and enjoy with a piping hot cup of coffee. Recipe from The Hungry Mouse.
8. Meyer Lemon and Orange Flower Yogurt Cake [8]: Recipe from Brooklyn Farmhouse.
9. Spiced Cranberry Bundt Cake [9]: This bundt bakes into a beautiful ring, drizzled with a shine of orangey glaze. It slices into compact wedges that are dotted with cranberries and slivers of toasted almonds. And the first bite will delight you, with its contrasts of flavors—sweet, lightly spicy, a little citrusy and sometimes tart—and textures—the moist, tender cake; the yielding, juicy cranberries; the bits of crunchy almond. It also reminded me that my mother is always right (in the kitchen, at least!). Recipe found at Leave It To My Mom.
10. Sausage-Vegetable Lasagna [10]: Lasagna can seem like a pain to make, but really it’s so easy and really worth it. This recipe is special because it gets its great flavors from an array of vegetables, fresh parsley and sausage. It’s not too high in calories and fat as I used very few noodles, part-skim ricotta cheese and just a small amount of shredded cheese for such a large dish. If you don’t prefer sausage, use lean ground beef or ground turkey. You can make this recipe ahead. It’s perfect for company or for weeknight with leftovers for the next day. Recipe from Ingredients, Inc.
11. Cheddar Dill Cornbread [11]: Recipe from Ina Garten, Food Network.
12. Italian Pot Roast Recipe [12]: Recipe from Taste of Home.

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Recipe Hit List: 17 Tasty Casserole Recipes [13]
* Recipe Hit List – Tasty Main Dishes [14]
* Recipe Hit List: 18 More Slow Cooker Recipes [15]

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URLs in this post:

[1] Sausage Roll Tutorial: http://kansasa.blogspot.com/2008/12/sausage-roll-tutorial.html

[2] Baked Sandwiches: http://www.southernplate.com/2009/02/baked-sandwiches.html

[3] How To Make Sourdough Starter & Making Sourdough Grandmother Bread: http://suzannemcminn.com/blog/2009/01/09/how-to-make-sourdough-starter-and-making-sourdough-grandmother-bread/

[4] Paprika Cheddar Drop Biscuits: http://www.joythebaker.com/blog/archives/377

[5] Easy French Bread: http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/03/easy-french-bread.html

[6] Homemade Garlic Buns: http://happyhomebaking.blogspot.com/2008/07/garlic-buns.html

[7] Buttermilk Spice Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting: http://www.thehungrymouse.com/home/2009/02/10/buttermilk-spice-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/

[8] Meyer Lemon and Orange Flower Yogurt Cake: http://www.brooklynfarmhouse.com/2009/02/01/meyer-lemon-and-orange-flower-yogurt-cake/

[9] Spiced Cranberry Bundt Cake: http://thekitchensinkrecipes.com/2008/12/27/leave-it-to-my-mom/

[10] Sausage-Vegetable Lasagna: http://ingredientsinc.wordpress.com/2009/02/04/fresh-simple-and-luscious-lasagna/

[11] Cheddar Dill Cornbread: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/cheddar-dill-cornbread-recipe/index.html

[12] Italian Pot Roast Recipe: http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Italian-Pot-Roast-4

[13] Recipe Hit List: 17 Tasty Casserole Recipes: http://tipnut.com/casserole-recipes/

[14] Recipe Hit List – Tasty Main Dishes: http://tipnut.com/tasty-main-dishes/

[15] Recipe Hit List: 18 More Slow Cooker Recipes: http://tipnut.com/slowcooker-recipes/

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How To Make Sun Dried Tomatoes

Posted By TipNut On July 30, 2009 @ 9:55 am In Recipes | No Comments

Sun Dried Tomatoes

Traditionally sun dried tomatoes were made by laying out freshly cut pieces of tomatoes in the sun to bake in the natural heat for days (the tomato pieces were first covered in cheesecloth). Nowadays, we use the oven. In just a few hours, you can have bags to freeze or jars of homemade sun dried tomatoes covered in olive oil. Use in pastas, on top of pizzas, in sauces, etc. If you have a bumper crop of fresh tomatoes from the garden, drying them in the oven is a great way to preserve them for future use.

Homemade Sun Dried Tomatoes

* Preheat oven to 200° F.
* Gently wash & dry the tomatoes, cut into pieces then scoop out the seeds.
* Oval Tomatoes (Plum): Cut lengthwise; Round Tomatoes: Cut into quarters.
* Place the tomato pieces cut side up on a rack or cookie sheet, do not allow the tomato pieces to touch each other, drizzle or brush a bit of olive oil over them then lightly sprinkle with salt.
* Place in oven and cook 6 to 8 hours or when done–they will be shrunken, leathery looking yet still flexible.

Storage Tips:

* Pack the dried tomato pieces in sterilized jars, cover with extra virgin olive oil (make sure each piece of tomato is fully covered in oil) and seal. For extra flavor, add herbs such as basil. The flavored oil can be used in cooking and on vegetables or salad. Keep the jars of tomatoes refrigerated bringing them to room temperature before using.
* Pack tomato pieces in freezer bags, remove as much air as possible, then freeze.

Video: How To Make Oven-Dried Tomatoes

Here’s a good video showing you how to make sun dried/oven dried tomatoes, steps and ingredients are slightly different than above.

For those of you who can’t watch the video, here are the instructions:

* Cut the tomatoes in half and scrape out the seeds and as much of the liquid as you can (this will help the tomatoes dry faster).
* Cover a cookie sheet with several layers of tinfoil.
* Arrange the tomatoes cut side up on the cookie sheet.
* Season the tomatoes with garlic pepper or fresh slices of garlic.
* Next sprinkle with Herbes de Provence, fresh thyme (including stems) and coarse sea salt and black pepper.
* Drizzle good extra virgin olive oil (be generous).
* Place the tomatoes in the oven at 200° for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until done. The texture will be leathery and the tomatoes will have shrunk at least 50%.
* When the tomatoes are at room temperature, store in a clean mason jar, with fresh thyme layered between the tomatoes. Pour extra virgin olive oil over the tomatoes, pushing the tomatoes down to get rid of the air.
* Keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Bring the tomatoes to room temperature before using.

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* How To Make A Sun Jar: DIY [1]
* How To Skin Tomatoes [2]
* Homemade Herb & Garlic Croutons [3]

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[1] How To Make A Sun Jar: DIY: http://tipnut.com/sun-jar-diy/

[2] How To Skin Tomatoes: http://tipnut.com/how-to-skin-tomatoes/

[3] Homemade Herb & Garlic Croutons: http://tipnut.com/homemade-herb-garlic-croutons/

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25 Green Tomato Recipes To Try

Posted By TipNut On July 30, 2009 @ 1:10 pm In Recipes | 1 Comment

This week’s Recipe Hit List is a collection of various recipes for green tomatoes that I’ve found online. I chose traditional favorites like recipes for fried green tomatoes, chutneys, relishes, salsas, pickles as well as a few interesting recipes such as green tomato bread, green tomato soup and a spaghetti sauce! Plenty of dishes to inspire you, enjoy!
Green Tomato Recipes

*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe By ezrapoundcake.com

1. Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk-Lime Dressing [1]: (as seen in picture) While the oil heated, I sliced and dredged the tomatoes – a much simpler task than expected, since they’re so firm. Then I lowered them into the oil. Making fried green tomatoes at home is dangerously easy. Recipe found at Ezra Pound Cake.
2. How To Make Fried Green Tomatoes [2]: Back to beloved southern foods! This is the prime time of year for fried green tomatoes. All of our grocery stores sell green ones alongside the red for this very purpose (green tomatoes are like rocks so I can’t imagine them being used for anything else). Recipe from Southern Plate.
3. Fried Green Tomato BLT [3]: The green tomatoes are dredged in flour and cornmeal, dipped into a milk-and-egg mixture, and redredged before taking a dip in the fryer. They come out crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside. It’s a great contrast, and in a sandwich that relies on the interplay of different textures, it’s a welcome treat. Recipe from Serious Eats.
4. Green Tomato Pickles Recipe [4]: I’ve been waiting to harvest the end-of-the-season green tomatoes that won’t ripen – not to fry them, but to make green tomato pickles. When I visit my dad, he always has homemade pickles, chutneys, and hot sauces in the pantry. He could survive forever on the many jars of pickles and cases of wine stored in his closets. This is a sweet pickle he devised from a handful of recipes. Follow the recipe, and you’ll have enough to can. Not prepared to can? Reduce the recipe to make just enough for one container, and eat it within the next couple of weeks. Recipe from Mac & Cheese.
5. Italian Farmhouse Green Tomato Pickles [5]: Snappy, spicy, and a perfect lift for so many dishes, this seasoning found in the city of Lecce, in southern Italy’s Apulia region, is an old way of putting up the last (or first) of the tomato harvest. There, they are often small oval green tomatoes with pointed tips. Sometimes the tomatoes, in their marinade of garlic, chiles, basil, and mint, are set out on their own as part of an antipasto. On other occasions they season vegetable sautes, soups, tomato sauces, are sauteed into simple pasta dishes, blended with scrambled eggs, and are added to meat stews and ragus. Try a few spoonfuls the next time you saute spinach, sweet peppers, or onions. They’re excellent on sandwiches, especially ones of roasted vegetables, or good ham. Recipe from The Splendid Table.
6. Pickled Green Tomatoes [6]: Since our counters were overflowing with tomatoes and peppers, I wanted to try my sister’s recipe for pickled green tomatoes. I call her The Canning Queen, a title she has worked hard to earn. She’s been canning for about 20 years and making this pickle recipe for three years with great success. This year she put up 19 quarts of these delicious pickled tomatoes. They are good cut up in salads or as a snack right out of the jar. Recipe found at Andrea’s Recipes.
7. Orange-Green Tomato Relish [7]: Here is a recipe with very few ingredients worth putting away for the fall: Orange-green tomato relish. If you’re not into “canning,” just put in zip-lock bags and freeze. Canning is really easy, though, and this recipe looks pretty in a jar. Recipe from The Atlantic.
8. Green Tomato Relish [8]: This recipe yielded 3 pint size jars and 5 half pint jars. Just enough to keep a few and to give away as gifts. You really need to give this relish a try especially if you are a lover of green tomatoes. Recipe found at Mommy’s Kitchen.
9. Farmgirl Susan’s Green Tomato Relish [9]: This recipe also takes full advantage of the late summer/early fall harvest; red peppers, onions, garlic, and apples are all called for. Adding the cilantro and jalapenos right at the end helps them retain their bright color. Green cilantro and jalapenos coupled with red peppers gives the relish a festive color combination that lends itself perfectly to holiday gifts–that definitely won’t get tossed into the compost bin. Recipe from Farmgirl Fare.
10. Green Tomato Salsa [10]: This mild two-tomato salsa boasts the tartness of green tomatoes and the sweet flavor of fresh corn and ripe red tomatoes. Serve with tortilla chips or as a condiment to tacos or fajitas. Recipe found at Delish.
11. Green Tomato Salsa Recipe [11]: This salsa was so delicious. Everyone was slopping spoonfuls in their soups. I enjoyed it with my black-eyed peas and rice. I’ll share those recipes as we transcribe our memories from the other night! Recipe found at Eat. Drink. Better.
12. Green Tomato Chutney [12]: I have done my research and found a really good green tomato chutney recipe! I have adapted it to my own taste and present it here for you. Now the first thing I would suggest when it comes to making chutney is to allow yourself a good few hours. This is very much like jam making as you are effectively making a savoury jam, and cannot be rushed. Recipe found at Margeland.
13. Green Tomatoes & Green Tomato Chutney [13]: I’m sure many UK tomato growers will be knee deep in green tomatoes at the moment. A poor summer and tomato blight have made many of us strip our plants early. Some of my tomatoes went into my recipe for Green Tomato Chutney. The rest are covering various flat surfaces in the house. Recipe from Greenforks.
14. Green Tomato Chutney [14]: If you’re wondering why I use dried Cranberries instead of Raisins it’s because a certain someone (who eats most of the chutney in our house) doesn’t like the taste of Raisins. Recipe found at My Tiny Plot.
15. Currant and Green Tomato Chutney (aka Mincemeat) [15]: The recipe yields enough chutney, which is recommended by the cookbook author (and me) as a substitute for mincemeat, to fill 6 one-pint jars. I also pack it in some larger ones for pie filling…but the pint size is perfect for spooning over a lot of bowls of vanilla ice cream. (Did somebody remember to make a batch of ginger snaps to go with that?). Recipe from A Way To Garden.
16. Green Tomato Mincemeat [16]: Green tomato mincemeat makes a great basic material for culinary experiments. Right now the air in my house is laden with the fragrance of a mincemeat coffeecake that I made from a whole wheat bread recipe: rolled out, spread with last fall’s thickened filling, rolled up, and popped into the oven. What a treat! And the experimental possibilities go on and on . . . for as long as those quart jars last, that is! Recipe from Mother Earth News.
17. Rozanne Hall’s Mince Filling Recipe [17]: (sometimes called mincemeat still even if there is no meat) This filling can be used in cookies or squares or just served warm over ice cream, but I personally mainly use it in pie. My husband loves it for Thanksgiving or Christmas especially, and my daughter-in-law just requested it for her birthday next week. Recipe found at The Cottage Smallholder.
18. Green Tomato Jam [18]: The flavor is pure green tomato, with a slight floral undertone that reminded me of borage blossoms, contrasted by the lemony tartness I prefer in my jam. The recipe, as I interpreted it–by skipping both the cinnamon stick in and the food mill step in Ferber’s original version–, allowed for the taste and texture of the tomatoes in all their glory to remain palpable, unadulterated. Perfect! Recipe found at Seattle Bon Vivant.
19. Green Tomato Jam With Ginger & Vanilla [19]: The result, after a relaxing hour and a half of bubbling and occasional stirring, was a beautiful translucent green jam flecked with black dots, its sweetness enhanced by the vanilla and offset by the ginger. You can of course spread it on bread, but I agree with Nadim that it’s particularly delicious with fresh cheese or thick yoghurt. Recipe from Rosa Jackson.
20. Recipe: Green Tomato and Lemon Marmalade [20]: Recipe from The New York Times.
21. Green Tomato Bread [21]: I have so many green tomatoes growing on my tomato plants right now that it’s tempting to go ahead and pick a few to make this delicious bread. It’s similar to a zucchini bread in that it’s packed with vegetables that you’d never know are there (another one of those great ways to sneak things in for picky eaters). You can freeze the puree in measure quantities at the end of the summer so that you’ll have this ready when needed to make this moist bread. I make the recipe with part Splenda to keep the sugar content down, but you can use all sugar instead. Same with the nonfat yogurt – use whatever type you like or even sour cream which gives it a nice tang. Recipe from Cooking With Michelle.
22. Green Tomato Soup [22]: We love the flavor of Black Forest ham in this soup, but you can use any variety of ham, or even kielbasa, smoked turkey, or bacon. A dollop of sour cream rounds out the acidity of the tomatoes. Recipe from Epicurious.
23. Green Tomato-Bacon Spaghetti Sauce [23]: This quick, anytime pasta dish works well for a quick weekday supper or for late evening dining. Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese creates a creamy sauce when combined with the pasta water. Crispy bacon, sweet tomatoes and vibrant parsley accent the warm, white spaghetti strands. Recipe found at Oregon Live.
24. Beef and Green Tomato Casserole [24]: This ain’t the Betty Crocker casserole you’re used to. Instead, this higher-end version combines tender beef, tangy green tomatoes, and fluffy Sweet Potato Biscuits. It may take slightly more work than the Betty Crocker recipe, but it’s well worth it. Recipe found at Chow.
25. Deep Dish Green Tomato Pie [25]: I think you will be thrilled with one of these versions of a Tomato Pie. Yes, to complicate matters there are three versions of this Southern gem. Green Tomato Pie the sweet version that included some sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and butter or the Savory Tomato Pie or Summer Tomato Pie version using ripe tomatoes with basil, a cream sauce, and mozzarella or cheddar cheese. Ultimately, I decided on the Green Tomato Pie version, the one with just a few ingredients to highlight the taste of green tomatoes. It is also the version that sounded more Southern. Recipe found at A Yankee In A Southern Kitchen.

Do you have more green tomatoes on hand than you know what to do with? Check out How To Ripen Tomatoes: Tips & Tricks [26]. Plenty of ripe tomatoes on hand? Try these Homemade Salsa Recipes [27] or preserving them dried, see How To Make Sun Dried/Oven Dried Tomatoes [28].

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Recipe Hit List: 12 Family Favorite Pie Recipes [29]
* Recipe Hit List: A Medley Mix Of 12 Tasty Recipes [30]
* 16 Homemade Salsa Recipes & Canning Tips [27]

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URLs in this post:

[1] Fried Green Tomatoes with Buttermilk-Lime Dressing: http://www.ezrapoundcake.com/archives/300

[2] How To Make Fried Green Tomatoes: http://www.southernplate.com/2008/07/fried-green-tomatoes.html

[3] Fried Green Tomato BLT: http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/09/dinner-tonight-fried-green-tomato-blt.html

[4] Green Tomato Pickles Recipe: http://macandcheesereview.blogspot.com/2006/11/green-tomato-pickle.html

[5] Italian Farmhouse Green Tomato Pickles: http://splendidtable.publicradio.org/recipes/vegetable_pickle.html

[6] Pickled Green Tomatoes: http://www.andreasrecipes.com/2008/10/27/pickled-green-tomatoes/

[7] Orange-Green Tomato Relish: http://food.theatlantic.com/cooking-from-the-south/how-to-have-summer-food-all-year.php

[8] Green Tomato Relish: http://tinamommyx3.blogspot.com/2009/07/tomatoes-tomatoes-everywhere-lets-make.html

[9] Farmgirl Susan’s Green Tomato Relish: http://foodiefarmgirl.blogspot.com/2005/09/saving-harvest-green-tomato-relish.html

[10] Green Tomato Salsa: http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/green-tomato-salsa

[11] Green Tomato Salsa Recipe: http://eatdrinkbetter.com/2008/10/21/green-divas-guide-to-delicious-living-green-tomato-salsa/

[12] Green Tomato Chutney: http://margeland.co.uk/blog/2008/09/17/green-tomato-chutney/

[13] Green Tomatoes & Green Tomato Chutney: http://greenforks.com/2008/09/green-tomatoes-and-green-tomato-chutney/

[14] Green Tomato Chutney: http://www.mytinyplot.co.uk/recipes/green-tomato-chutney/

[15] Currant and Green Tomato Chutney (aka Mincemeat): http://awaytogarden.com/applesgreen-tomatoesgooey-mincemeat

[16] Green Tomato Mincemeat: http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/1977-09-01/Green-Tomato-Mincemeat.aspx

[17] Rozanne Hall’s Mince Filling Recipe: http://www.cottagesmallholder.com/?p=482

[18] Green Tomato Jam: http://seattlebonvivant.typepad.com/seattle_bon_vivant/2005/10/green_tomato_ja.html

[19] Green Tomato Jam With Ginger & Vanilla: http://rosajackson.blogspot.com/2007/11/green-tomato-jam-with-ginger-and.html

[20] Recipe: Green Tomato and Lemon Marmalade: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/22/dining/227arex.html

[21] Green Tomato Bread: http://cookingwithmichele.blogspot.com/2009/06/green-tomato-bread.html

[22] Green Tomato Soup: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Green-Tomato-Soup-230446

[23] Green Tomato-Bacon Spaghetti Sauce: http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/index.ssf/2008/06/recipe_detail.html?id=6363

[24] Beef and Green Tomato Casserole: http://www.chow.com/recipes/10885

[25] Deep Dish Green Tomato Pie: http://ayankeeinasouthernkitchen.com/2008/05/31/green-tomato-pie-summer-tomato-pie-savory-tomato-pie/

[26] How To Ripen Tomatoes: Tips & Tricks: http://tipnut.com/ripen-tomatoes/

[27] Homemade Salsa Recipes: http://tipnut.com/homemade-salsa/

[28] How To Make Sun Dried/Oven Dried Tomatoes: http://tipnut.com/sun-dried-tomatoes/

[29] Recipe Hit List: 12 Family Favorite Pie Recipes: http://tipnut.com/favorite-pies/

[30] Recipe Hit List: A Medley Mix Of 12 Tasty Recipes: http://tipnut.com/medley-mix-recipes/

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459 posted on 07/31/2009 10:27:11 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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Tipnut Mailbag: Crush Herbs Fast & Easy

Posted By TipNut On October 17, 2008 @ 6:33 am In Food Tips, Tipnut Mailbag | No Comments

I’m just about caught up with my email backlog (woohoo!), here’s a kitchen tip quickie Josee Meehan sent in to share with us all:

This from my husband (who is a chef): Herbs, like basil and oregano, can be quickly and easily crushed when frozen. The trick is to take them out of the freezer seconds before use, put your hand in the bag and crinkle the herbs. No cutting required. The trick is in the timing. You can’t let the herbs thaw out even a little.

Thanks Josee, that’s a great tip! Also, here’s a different tip that shows you how to wash & chop fresh herbs quickly: How to Clean and Chop Herbs Quickly [1].

This is the newest addition to the Tipnut Mailbag section [2]. Share your tips with fellow Tip Nuts by sending in your favorite tip [3] to be featured in the Tipnut Mailbag section. There will be some editorial control and I am interested in items with good details, fairly original or unique and are helpful for everyday living or are Wow! neat to know–you’ll get full credit.

Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Tipnut Mailbag: Clip Sponges & Cloths Used For Dirty Jobs [4]
* Tipnut Mailbag: How To Remove Chewing Gum From Clothing [5]
* Tipnut Mailbag: Homemade Pre Wet Shave Lotion [6]

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[1] How to Clean and Chop Herbs Quickly: http://tipnut.com/chop-herbs-quickly/

[2] Tipnut Mailbag section: http://tipnut.com/category/mailbag/

[3] sending in your favorite tip: http://tipnut.com/contact/

[4] Tipnut Mailbag: Clip Sponges & Cloths Used For Dirty Jobs: http://tipnut.com/tipnut-mailbag-clip-your-sponges-cloths-used-for-dirty-jobs/

[5] Tipnut Mailbag: How To Remove Chewing Gum From Clothing: http://tipnut.com/tipnut-mailbag-how-to-remove-chewing-gum-from-clothing/

[6] Tipnut Mailbag: Homemade Pre Wet Shave Lotion: http://tipnut.com/homemade-pre-wet-shave-lotion/

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460 posted on 07/31/2009 10:29:06 PM PDT by nw_arizona_granny ( http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/2181392/posts?page=1 [Survival,food,garden,crafts,and more)
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