[RecipesAndMore] On the Lighter Side...

2009-04-29 Thread steve doyle
On the Lighter Side... Taxes At an open conference in Vermont, the state tax commissioner asked the audience which sort of taxation they thought was the most fair and equitable. There was a pause, and then a white-haired man in the back raised his hand. The poll tax, he said. But the poll tax

[RecipesAndMore] Grilled Asparagus and Mushroom Cheese Melt

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
The Recipe How about a super sandwich recipe for the Spring and Summer too? Oh, did I tell you I love asparagus? Let's do it! Grilled Asparagus and Mushroom Cheese Melt 4 slices farm bread 2 ounces smooth Dijon mustard 1 lb. grilled asparagus 2 grilled portabella mushrooms 4 ounces cheddar

[RecipesAndMore] BANANA PINEAPPLE PUDDING CAKE

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
BANANA PINEAPPLE PUDDING CAKE 1 yellow cake mix with pudding   1 can crushed pineapple   1 pkg. vanilla pudding - instant   4 or 5 lg. bananas   1 tsp. lemon juice   1 lg. carton Cool Whip Bake cake in oblong pan. About 10 minutes before cake is finished, put pineapple and 1 cup sugar in

[RecipesAndMore] Chili Dogs With Creamy Coleslaw

2009-04-29 Thread Starfire1939
Chili Dogs With Creamy Coleslaw 1 medium onion, chopped 1 lb lean ground beef 1 cup ketchup 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 all-beef hot dogs 4 hot dog rolls 1/2 head of Savoy cabbage, washed and shredded 1 red onion,

[RecipesAndMore] Crescent Tuna Bake

2009-04-29 Thread Starfire1939
Crescent Tuna Bake 8 crescent dinner rolls 1/2 cup chopped onions 1 cup grated cheese 1 can tuna 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 cup milk Mix tuna, onion, grated cheese and 1/2 can mushroom soup. Unroll crescent rolls. Split apart. Place tuna mix on wide part of roll, about 2 or 3

[RecipesAndMore] Lucky The Dog

2009-04-29 Thread steve doyle
Lucky The Dog Anyone who has pets will really like this. You'll like it even if you don't and you may even decide you need one! Mary and her husband Jim had a dog named Lucky. Lucky was a real character. Whenever Mary and Jim had company come for a weekend visit they would warn their friends

[RecipesAndMore] Swiss Steak

2009-04-29 Thread steve doyle
Swiss Steak 1 round steak, cut into serving-size pieces 1 tsp. oregano 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 (15 oz. can) tomato sauce 1 onion, sliced Flour meat, blend remaining ingredients, except onion. Put meat in crock pot, top with sliced onion, pour on sauce. Cover, cook

[RecipesAndMore] Fudge Popcorn

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Fudge Popcorn   In large serving bowl, toss 8 cups popped popcorn with 1/3 cup melted margarine or butter; sprinkle  6 T. instant chocolate pudding mix over all and toss with popcorn to coat. Makes 8 cups Source: My Old Recipes Lynnda Cloutier (`´·.¸ (`´·.¸ *¤* ~Angelique~ (¸.·'´ (¸.·'´ *¤* 

[RecipesAndMore] Italian Pot roast

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Italian Pot roast   1 boneless beef round roast 1 medium onion, sliced 1/4 t. salt 1/4 t. pepper 2 cans no salt added tomato sauce, 8 oz. each 1 pkg Italian salad dressing mix, 0.7 oz   Slice roast in half for even cooking. Place in a 2 1/2 quart slow cooker. Add onion and remaining ingredients.

[RecipesAndMore] Loaded Baked Potato Salad

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Loaded Baked Potato Salad   5 pounds small unpeeled red potatoes, cubed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 8 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 1 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 1 sweet onion, chopped 3 dill pickles, chopped 1-1/2 cups (12 ounces) sour

[RecipesAndMore] Microwave BOILED POTATOES

2009-04-29 Thread Delma
: Microwave BOILED POTATOES 6 medium potatoes, sliced, pared, and cut lengthwise 1 cup water 1 tablespoon white vinegar Place potatoes in a 2 quart baking dish. Add water and sprinkle vinegar on top of potatoes. Cover with plastic wrap. Cook on HIGH 8 minutes. Turn potatoes over and cook on

[RecipesAndMore] Chocolate Raspberry Martini

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Chocolate Raspberry Martini   1 oz. vodka 1 oz. chocolate sundae syrup 1/2 oz. raspberry flavored liqueur 2 oz. lemon lime flavored carbonated beverage   Fill a martini shaker halfway with ice. Add vodka, chocolate syrup, and raspberry liqueur. Shake mixture vigorously for 5 to 10 seconds. Add

[RecipesAndMore] Cognac Mochaccino

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
:Cognac Mochaccino   1 oz. cognac 1 t. sugar 2 oz. hot fresh espresso or strong coffee 1/2 cup prepared hot chocolate 4 oz. milk or light cream Grated chocolate for garnish   In small pan, stir together cognac, sugar, espresso and hot chocolate. Heat gently over low flame. do not allow to boil.

[RecipesAndMore] Fajita Seasoning

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Fajita Seasoning Make your own fajita seasoning mix. INGREDIENTS: * 6 crushed chicken bouillon cube * 2 Tbsp. cornstarch * 2 Tbsp. chili powder * 1 Tbsp. salt * 1 Tbsp. paprika * 1 Tbsp. sugar * 1-1/2 tsp. onion powder * 1 tsp. garlic powder * 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper * 1/4 tsp. crushed

[RecipesAndMore] Chili Rellenos Recipe

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Chili Rellenos Recipe * 12 poblano chilies * 1/3 cup canola oil * 2 pounds thinly sliced flank steak (Try delli thin) * 1 cup chopped yellow or green onion * 1 garlic clove, chopped * 2 cups fresh-diced tomatoes * 1-teaspoon salt * 1/2-teaspoon cumin * 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

[RecipesAndMore] Easy Swiss Steak

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Easy Swiss Steak   1 1/2 lbs. round steak, cut into serving size pieces 1 lb. baby carrots 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 1 can tomato sauce 1/2 cup water   Place carrots in bottom of greased 3 1/2 to 5 quart slow cooker. Top with steak. Combine soup mix, tomato sauce and water. Pour over other

[RecipesAndMore] Radiatore and Cheese

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Radiatore and Cheese   12 oz. dried radiatore or corkscrew macaroni 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 6 oz 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes 2 green onions, chopped 1 T. snipped fresh oregano or 1/2 t. dried oregano, crushed 1 clove garlic, minced 1 cup milk 2 T. flour 1/2 t. salt   Cook

[RecipesAndMore] Chocolate Cherry Parfaits

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Chocolate Cherry Parfaits   1 pkg. fat free white chocolate instant pudding mix, 3.4 oz 2 cups fat free milk 1 can light cherry pie filling, 20 oz 3/4 cup chocolate wafer cookie crumbs, about 16 cookies 1/4 cup plus 2 T. frozen reduced calorie whipped topping, thawed Fresh cherries, optional  

[RecipesAndMore] Easy Baked Pasta Trader Joe's Style

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Easy Baked Pasta Trader Joe's Style   You will need: 1 bag penne pasta 2 jars Trader Joe's Rustico sauce 1 bag shredded mozzarella cheese 1 container of Trader Joe's sundried tomato antipasto salad 1 pkg. Trader Joe's spicy Italian sausage   Layer ingredients in an 8 x 8 inch pan: Cooked penne,

[RecipesAndMore] Lemon Lime Angel Food Cake

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Lemon Lime Angel Food Cake   1 pkg. angel food cake mix (16 oz) 1 cup water 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice 2 t. grated lime rind Lime slices, optional Frozen fat free whipped topping, thawed, optional   Preheat oven to 350. Prepare cake mix according to pkg. directions, using 1 cup water and 1/3 cup

[RecipesAndMore] BANANA CRUMBLE

2009-04-29 Thread steve doyle
4 bananas 1/4 cup flour1/4 cup brown sugar 1 cup rolled oats or granola (granola is better) 1/2 tsp. Cinnamon 1/8 tsp. Salt 4 TB butter, softened Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Slice bananas and evenly distribute among 4 ramekins or casserole dish, lightly sprayed with Pam. Place all dry

[RecipesAndMore] THINGS I LEARNED IN SOUTH CAROLINA...

2009-04-29 Thread Delma
THINGS I LEARNED IN SOUTH CAROLINA... 1) A possum is a flat animal that sleeps in the middle of the road. 2) There are 5,000 types of snakes and 4,998 of them live in SC. 3) There are 10,000 types of spiders, and all 10,000 of them live in SC. 4) If it grows, it'll stick ya. If it crawls,

[RecipesAndMore] Re: Lucky The Dog

2009-04-29 Thread Frances Vitulla
Hello Steve, I love this one. Lucky the dog missed his friend. I agree with the message. Thanks for sharing. Original message: Lucky The Dog Anyone who has pets will really like this. You'll like it even if you don't and you may even decide you need one! Mary and her husband Jim had a

[RecipesAndMore] Jiffy Tamale Pie Casserole

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Cheese, chiles and olives enhance this old-time favorite: tamale pie casserole. Filled with frozen beef taco filling and shredded cheddar cheese this dish is a great supper special when served with a crisp green Caesar salad. Jiffy Tamale Pie Casserole 2 1/2 cups water 1 1/4 cups ALBERS Yellow

[RecipesAndMore] Re: Microwave BOILED POTATOES

2009-04-29 Thread Jan
That's interesting. I wonder what the vinegar does. I'll have to try that when I get some potatoes. -Original Message- From: RecipesAndMore@googlegroups.com [mailto:recipesandm...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Delma Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:00 PM To: RecipesAndMore;

[RecipesAndMore] Beef and Bean Burritos

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Beef and Bean Burritos 1 pound lean ground beef 1 onion, chopped 4 large garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons ground cumin 3 (15-ounce) cans black beans or pinto beans, rinsed, drained 1 3/4 cups beef broth 1 (4-ounce can) diced green chilies 4 green onions, sliced Warm flour tortillas

[RecipesAndMore] Beef and Potato Empanades

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Beef and Potato Empanades These tasty meat pies are definitely worth the extra effort! Beef and Potato Empanadas Filling: 1 small russet potato, unpeeled 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 pound lean ground beef 2 medium onions, chopped 1 large green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed

[RecipesAndMore] Re: Lucky The Dog

2009-04-29 Thread Sandra Warren
Hi, Steve, also love this one; the dog really missed his friend; keep sharing, got to keep the ol' funny bone in shape! Sandy - Original Message - From: Frances Vitulla franc...@samobile.net To: recipesandmore@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 1:43 PM Subject:

[RecipesAndMore] Beef and Salsa Stuffed Potatoes

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Beef and Salsa Stuffed Potatoes 4 large baking potatoes 1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1 cup tomato-based salsa Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 green onions, finely sliced (tops included) Sour cream for accompaniment (optional) Scrub potatoes and

[RecipesAndMore] Beef and Salsa Topped Corn Chips

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Beef and Salsa Topped Corn Chips 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained 1 cup ORTEGA Salsa - Homestyle Recipe (Mild) 1 (4-ounce) can ORTEGAREG; Diced Green Chiles 1/3 cup sliced green onions 4 cups corn chips 1 cup shredded Mexican-style cheese blend Combine beef, salsa, chiles and green

[RecipesAndMore] Beef Taco Bake

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Beef Taco Bake Crust: 1 3/4 to 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 package active dry yeast 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons finely chopped onion 3/4 teaspoons salt 2/3 cup very warm water 2 tablespoons oil 1/2 cups crushed tortilla chips Filling: 1 pound ground beef 1/2 cup chopped onion 2

[RecipesAndMore] Beef Tamale Squares

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Beef Tamale Squares 1 (8.5-ounce) package corn muffin mix 1 1/2 cups water 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 pound ground beef, cooked and drained 1 (16-ounce) jar ORTEGA Salsa - Homestyle Recipe (Mild) 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided use 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 cup

[RecipesAndMore] Beefy Green Chile and Cheese Bake

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Beefy Green Chile and Cheese Bake 2 cups crushed tortilla chips 2 tablespoons water 1 large egg, slightly beaten 1 pound ground beef, cooked and drained 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 1 (4-ounce) can ORTEGAREG; Diced Green Chiles 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided use 1/2 cup shredded

[RecipesAndMore] Beefy Mexican Lasagna

2009-04-29 Thread Angelique in Texas
Beefy Mexican Lasagna 1 1/2 pounds ground beef sirloin (95% lean) 9 corn tortillas 2 (10-ounce) cans mild enchilada sauce 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained 1 1/2 cups frozen corn 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend Crunchy Tortilla Strips (optional)