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They now have a chocolate syrup made with Stevia. http://www.naturesflavors.com/product_info.php?ref=3 <A HREF="http://www.naturesflavors.com/product_info.php? ref=3">Naturesflavors.com</A> ============================================ How to Subscribe - If you have a friend that wants to subscribe, the link to subscribe the link to do so is in the top right side of the page http://www.nancys-kitchen.com ============================================ There is a search feature on the newsletter archives on YahooGroups. The link is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nancys_kitchen/ ============================================= Thought for the Day It takes a long time to grow an old friend. ============================================= Marie in VA was looking for a microwave fudge recipe. I use this one a lot. MICROWAVE PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE 2/3 c. butter 2/3 c. peanut butter (chunky or smooth) 6 c. powdered sugar 1/3 c. milk 1 tbsp. vanilla In a large microwave safe bowl place butter and peanut butter. Microwave on high until butter melts (1 1/2 to 2 minutes); stir until well blended. Add remaining ingredients; stir until lumps of sugar disappear. Microwave on high until soft but not bubbly (1 to 1-1/2 minutes); stir. Pour into buttered 9 inch square baking pan. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces - store in refrigerator. Variation: Spread chocolate frosting after fudge is chilled. Great recipe for kids to make! Yield: 36 (1 1/2 inch) candies. Brb ============================================= HI Nancy! My name is Lucia . I love your website and I would like to know if you have any healthy recipes with are also lower in fat and sugar. I love to cook and would like to learn more ways how to cook healthy . I'm very active person and somewhere on a bodybuilding website someone recommended your kitchen to me. So please if you can help me I'll be very happy! Thank you .Lucia ============================================= I enjoy your newsletter so much, it is the best, the recipes and hints are wonderful. I have been retired for a year now and this helps fill my days. I feel like you are a friend, thanks for all your hard work, it is appreciated. This for Martine, the strawberry-lemon squares is at kraftfoods.com. I think this is what they wanted. It is so good. Shirl in Ohio =========================================== This is for Deb in Texas. She asked for a recipe for Apple Butter. This is an old Mennonite recipe. Lotvarrivk (Apple butter) 2 quarts apple cider 2 quarts apples 2 cups sugar 2 cups corn syrup OR cooked pumpkin 1 teaspoon cinnamon Boil the cider until it is reduced to 1 quart. Peel the apples, core and cut into thin slices, add to the cider and cook slowly until the mixture begins to thicken, stirring most of the time. Add the sugar, syrup or pumpkin, and cinnamon. Keep on cooking until when a little is cooled on a plate it is of good spreading consistency. This should make about 5 to 6 pints. Of course the Mennonites always make it in gallons. Betty in Canada. ============================================ When I was a child in the 1950's I remember my grandmother making Vanilla Treats, a vanilla aroma, light cookie made with a cookie press. I have tried many sugar cookie recipes but cannot find the one she used. They smelled so good while baking. Does anyone have the recipe? Thanks. Barbara in Daytona. ============================================= This came from the Bisquick Cookbook, it is a newer edition, so they have updated to use frozen veggies instead of fresh. Hearty Chicken Pot Pie Nothing warms you like hearty chicken pot pie. This one's loaded with vegetables and has a tender, flaky crust made with Bisquick� mix. 1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed 1 cup cut-up cooked chicken 1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup 1 cup Original Bisquick� mix 1/2 cup milk 1 egg Heat oven to 400�F. Mix vegetables, chicken and soup in ungreased 2- quart casserole. Stir remaining ingredients in small bowl with fork until blended. Pour into casserole. Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft) Heat oven to 425�F. EMS ============================================== MARBLE POUND CAKE - DIABETIC Yield: 16 servings Source: "Forbidden Foods Diabetic Cooking" by Maggie Powers Book info: http://tgcmagazine.com/bin/track/click.cgi?id=42 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup stick margarine, softened 1-1/2 cups granulated sugar substitute ( SPLENDA ) 3/4 cup egg substitute 1/2 cup evaporated whole milk 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tablespoon powdered sugar ( process SPLENDA in a blender, mini chop, or food processor to make powdered or confectioners sugar ) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 12-cup bundt cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another medium bowl, with an electric mixer at medium speed, beat the margarine until creamy, 2 minutes. Gradually blend in the granulated sugar substitute, 1/2 cup at a time. Add the egg substitute and milk, blending until smooth. Add the flour mixture to the margarine mixture in thirds, and blend until smooth, 2 minutes. Put 1 cup of the batter in a small bowl and stir the cocoa into it until evenly colored; set aside. Pour half of the remaining yellow batter in the prepared bundt pan. Spoon the chocolate mixture onto this layer without smoothing it out. Gently spread the rest of the yellow batter on top. To marble, take a knife and cut through the entire batter, swerving the knife back and forth. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 30-35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then unmolded by sliding a thin knife around the cake, pressing against the pan. Invert onto a cake plate. Cool completely, then sprinkle with powdered sugar substitute. Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 piece):Calories: 199, Fat: 7 g, Cholesterol: 2 mg, Sodium: 217 mg, Carbohydrate: 32 g, Dietary Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 4 g Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat EMS ============================================ This is for Betty from PA - Hidden Valley Ranch Pretzels Break up a large box of sourdough pretzels. Combine in a large bowl 1/2 to 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 3 tbsp. Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing (dry) - you can use one package; 1 tsp. dried dillweed. Combine the pretzels with the oil mixture (mix well) and place pretzels on a cookie sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes. Don't let them burn. They are delicious. Laurie from Brooklyn. ============================================== How is Siggy in his new home. Do you like living in Lubbock. I grew up at New Deal and have fond memories of Lubbock when I was younger. Mary Comment Siggy is adjusting well to his new home as long as I leave the light on all night in the kitchen. If I don't he cries all night long and when I turn the light on he runs to me and is shaking. I was concerned about him and took him to the vet. The vet told me that he was going blind and there wasn't anything that could be done about it. I went to the store and got night lights for all the rooms and leave the light on in the kitchen. He now feels more secure in his new surroundings. I like Lubbock a lot and am starting to find my way around. I now know where 34th St., 50th Street, the mall and Shogun's Japanese Steak House are located. I have tried to find Office Depot and Best Buy but have not find either yet. I really love the house I am living in and it is sooooo much bigger than where I lived in Canyon. It is so nice to have shelves for all my books and a room just for my computer. ============================================== For Cindy who asked about the cheese filled tube desserts: They are probably canoli or cannoli which is an Italian pastry filled with a sweetened cheese mixture or custard. I don't have a recipe but she might be able to find one using the name cannoli(Sp?) or Italian dessert on some recipe search site. They are usually dusted with confectionary sugar. Peggy ================================================ Hi Nancy Hope you are doing well and have adjusted to your new surroundings! This question is for Jean Lockwood who said she recently lost 20 lbs. on the South Beach Diet. My husband and I started the diet around 2 weeks ago and are really enjoying it. Is there anything special that she ate more of and stayed away from in order to lose the 20 lbs? I'd appreciate some guidance. Both my husband and I have lost appx. 6 lbs. in the past 2 weeks, but I was wondering if she could offer some helpful hints. Thank you, Diane, San Antonio ================================================= Hi Nancy: This is a response to Kat for the Green's and Bean's recipe. Kat, you add the wine the same time you add the chicken stock. Sorry I forgot to include that. I just made them on Saturday and they were wonderful. Linda ================================================= Hi Nancy I would like nice and easy recipes of cookies for tea and coffee. I really enjoy having your recipes. Thank you, Phillicia ================================================= Hi Nancy I have the recipe Brenda in Fla is looking for. It's called Millinaire Pie 8 oz. Package of cream cheese, softened � C Sugar 8 oz. Can of crushed pineapple, undrained 1 C Grated coconut 1 C Chopped pecans 8 oz. Carton of whipped topping, thawed A Graham cracker crust Cream together the softened cream cheese and the sugar with an electric mixer, letting the mixer run for 3 or 4 minutes on high speed. Stir into the cream cheese mixture the crushed pineapple, coconut and pecans, and mix well. Carefully fold in half of the whipped topping until filling is blended well. Reserve remaining half for top (see below). Pile the filling into a prepared crust, and chill for several hours. Millionaire Pie can be garnished with a dollop of the reserved whipped topping when served, or you can spread the remaining half of the topping over the whole pie and garnish with a sprinkling of chopped pecans. A third alternative is to fold both cups of whipped topping into the filling; this works quite well and makes for an even lighter texture, but allow more chilling time before serving if you go this route. >From Judy your "Neighbor" in Fla ==================================================== Here is another version of the Millionaire pie 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained. 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 2 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crusts 1 small Jar cherries chopped Directions: Blend Cream cheese and milk till smooth and fluffy. Fold in whip topping,pineaple,nuts and cherries. Pour into the crust and chill for 2 hours. Garnish with cherries. This makes 2 pies. This is a recipe from the50's. >From Judy in Florida P.S. This could be made almost fat free by using Fat Free cool- whip,Fat free cream cheese and Fat free Condensed milk. ================================================= To WJ who is looking for recipes over a camp fire: I assume you'll have grating over the fire. The most useful items I have ever taken camping to cook in are aluminum foil trays (9 X 13 size), which are DISPOSABLE. A quick and easy meal is: 5 pounds of red potatoes (no need to peel, just wash well and cut out any bad spots) 1 large onion (Vidalia or any sweet white onion) Chopped garlic to taste 1 package of Cheddar-filled wurst (sausage) - Hillshire Farms makes them 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter Spray the foil tray with Pam, cut onion and potatoes into bite-size pieces and place in pan, sprinkle with chopped garlic, salt & pepper to taste, cut up butter into small pieces and layer over potatoes then cut up sausage into bite-size pieces and layer over top, cover with aluminum foil (I spray one side of it with more Pam to keep the contents from sticking onto the foil), poke a hole or 2 in the foil and bake over fire for at least an hour, stirring 2 or 3 times. This is also EXCELLENT in the morning reheated with fried eggs! I use this method of cooking on the grill all summer long - just layer in the meat/potatoes in the aluminum tray, cover and grill on medium while taking a nice dip in the pool - great after a long day's work! Nancy J, Laurence Harbor, NJ ====================================================== Hi Nancy, This is for Eileen who's Mother passed away & wants an easy cookbook for her Dad. I would recommend the Taste of Home magazines. My grandpa lost my grandma a couple of years ago and is now doing all the cooking himself (he's in his 80's). He is really enjoying the Quick and Easy ones and enjoys getting his new "book" every couple of months. Dawn ===================================================== Hi Nancy, I enjoy your newsletter so much. I love collecting recipes. I am looking for a yellow squash recipe that is served at Bomba's rest. in Jacksonville, Fl. The recipe has some kind of white cheese in it and it is a little on the sweet side. Hope you or somebody out there can help. Keep up the good work and God Bless You!!! Gayle ===================================================== Heavenly Peanut Torte 3 cups chopped roasted peanuts (meal-like consistency) 2 tbl. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. baking powder 6 eggs, separated 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 tsp. salt 1 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar 1 pint whipping cream 1/2 cup grated sweet chocolate peanut halves for garnish Line 3 9-inch round cake pans with greased waxed paper. Mix peanuts, flour and baking powder; set aside. Combine egg yolks and 1 cup granulated sugar; beat until thick and light colored. Add vanilla. Stir into peanut mixture. Combine egg whites and salt; beat until stiff, but not dry. Gradually add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into peanut mixture. Pour into pans. Bake at 325� for 30 minutes. Cool 15 minutes. Loosen and turn onto wire racks. Combine confectioners sugar and whipping cream, beat until soft peaks form. Chill. Spread on each cake layer and sprinkle with chocolate. Stack the layers. Garnish the top with the peanut halves. Shelly ====================================================== Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted Combine crumbs, brown sugar, and butter. Press into a 9 inch springform pan. 2 cups creamy peanut butter 2 cups sugar 2 (8 oz each) packages cream cheese 2 Tbsp. butter, melted t tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, whipped In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, sugar, cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Fold in whipped cream. Spoon mixture into crust. Refrigerate 6 hours. 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces 3 tbsp. butter 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar Melt together chocolate and butter on low heat, in top of double boiler, or in microwave. Cool about 10 minutes. Stir in sour cream and vanilla. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating by hand till smooth and of spreading consistency. Spread over filling. Chill until firm. Shelly ====================================================== Every time my mom makes tapioca pudding it turns out runny. This never happened in the past but lately this has been happening, it puts a skin on top but the filling is all milky any suggestions? She uses the instant, and adds nothing to it like raisins or anything extra:-) thanks for any help you can give us Cathy ===================================================== I was wondering if you had a recipe for Apple Dumplings? RJ ===================================================== Here's a recipe for Cindy for the clothes pin cookies which sounds like what she was describing. My husband worked with a lady many years ago who gave me this recipe. I copied this one from the Recipe Gold mind but it's the exact same one that I've had for years. Beverly from Ohio Clothespin Cookies You will need the old-fashioned one-piece wooden clothespins to make this recipe. Cookies 1 pound shortening, divided 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 2 egg yolks 1 1/4 cups water Filling 1 cup milk 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 pound butter 2 cups confectioners' sugar 6 tablespoons Marshmallow Cr�me 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Beat together egg yolks and water. Cut 1/4 cup shortening into flour and sugar and add the egg yolks and water and mix as for pastry. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Roll dough out and spread with 1/4 of the shortening. Do this three times. When it is time to roll out and bake, work with 1/4 of the dough at a time. Cut into about 8-inch strips and wind loosely around clothes pins and bake at 425 degrees for 5 minutes and then at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Let cool only about 2 minutes and work gently off pin as cookies are crisp and easy to break. Filling: Cook until thick the milk and flour. Let cool. Cream together butter, confectioners' sugar, Marshmallow Cr�me and vanilla extract. Add milk mixture to creamed mixture. This recipe will fill over 100 cookies. The filling can be tinted any color you desire. Use a pastry tube to fill cookies. ===================================================== Hi! I'm desperate or cookout recipes/ideas, other than the usual hamburgers, hot dogs. I'm having an 18th birthday/graduation combo party for my son for about 40 people & would like to have "fancier" yet not too complicated foods to offer. Any ideas? :-) Thanks!! Maureen ===================================================== Updated Pages http://www.annies-kitchen.com/Kitchen/Amish_recipes.htm http://www.annies-kitchen.com/Kitchen/bisquick.htm http://www.annies-kitchen.com/Kitchen/egg_recipes.htm http://www.annies-kitchen.com/Kitchen/chocolate.htm http://www.recipe-message-board.com/recipes/ ===================================================== Dear Nancy, I am writing to see if you, or someone you know would have a recipe for making pickles, (it is my first attempt, so hints would be great) I'd like to create the taste of "Bick's" pickles as close as possible. (it's all my husband will eat). Also I've been after a recipe for icing, but not regular icing. It is the kind they use in Twinkie's. I also love some they use on the store boughten cakes. They do something special to it to get it to turn out that way. Thanks alot! Rhonda ===================================================== Chili Con Queso (White Cheese Dip) 1 1/2 - 2 pounds White American cheese, grated 1 to 1 1/2 cup Milk 1 to 2 cans (4.5 oz.) chopped green chiles (Old El Paso is what I use) Warm the milk until bubbles start to form around the edge on the pot. Add the cheese a little at a time and stir until melted, continue until all the cheese is used. Add the green chilies and stir well. Serve with Hard taco shells or tortilla chips. Shirley Taylor Nancy, I also want to add that your site was the very first I ever used on a puter!That was well over 2 years ago, and it has just gotten better with time!!Huggs! ===================================================== Have a great day Nancy Nancy Rogers , PO Box 98441, Lubbock, TX 79499 Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nancys_kitchen/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! 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