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Nancy's Kitchen http://www.nancys-kitchen.com ================================================= Email Address for Replies and Requests Please send all email for replies and requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] AOL Members If you are trying to access the links in this newsletter and they do not work, please go to the online archive of the newsletter at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nancys_kitchen/ This newsletter will be sent out weekly. For those wishing a quick answer to their messages please use our recipe message board. The message board is an excellent resource for recipes, tips and tricks for cooking and food related topics. http://www.recipe-message-board.com/recipes/ ============================================ Nature Flavors (They have a great line of Splenda and Low Carb products as well as many great teas ). 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 A house is built of logs and stones, of tiles and posts and tiers; A home is built of loving deeds that stand a thousand years. ================================================= Hi Nancy, I am looking for directions on how to cook spaghetti squash. My husband had it before with marinara sauce and swears it tastes and looks like spaghetti. I'm curious how to cook it and what other recipes I could make with it. Thank you, Dana Peters ================================================ This is for Barbara in Daytona. I think the cookie she is talking about is the Spritx cookie. My mother made them. Most recipes call for them to use a cookie press. There are many recipes on line. Just put in Spritz Cookies. My grown son makes them as it reminds him of early years with Nana. Mary Lou- Colonial Beach, VA. ================================================ Hi- This is in response to Maureen's request for cookout ideas for son's graduation party. Whenever we have a big group for casual dinner, Mother's Day/Father's Day, etc...we do shish ka bob. We usually cut up a London broil and boneless chicken breasts into 1 1/2 inch squares and marinate overnight. We also use green, red, yellow, and orange peppers, onions, mushrooms, pineapple chunks, and cherry tomatoes. We cook it, then put it in a big bowl and let guests choose what they want. I have a delicious marinade recipe..... Marinade 3.5 C. Pineapple Juice 1 C. Soy Sauce 1 C. Dry White Wine 1/2 C. Red Wine Vinegar 3/4 C. Sugar 2 tsp. Garlic, minced fine Hope this helps!!! :) Jan-Marie in Va ================================================= Hi, This recipe is for Rhonda, this recipe is so easy. Best Sweet Pickles Known 1 (46 oz. kosher whole dill pickles 3-cups sugar 7 oz. vinegar Drain pickles and slice back into jar ( you can slice onions with the pickles too). Add sugar gradually with vinegar. Recap, shake every 20 or 30 minutes until sugar is dissolved. Then put the jar of pickles in the ice box and leave them for about 3 weeks, then ENJOY!!!!!! VERY VERY GOOD Gayle ================================================= Hi Nancy, I love your newsletter and the great recipes. I hope your move was successful and you like Texas. I was in Detroit, Michigan this last week for a wedding shower which was catered from a restaurant called "Honey ___". Would like the recipe for Raspberry Chicken Salad. The chicken tasted like lemon with herbs and the raspberry dressing was fantastic. Hope someone can provide recipe. thanks. Rosemary in WV. ================================================= Dear Nancy, You do so much for us, & I want you to know that everyone who frequents your site, leaves better than when they arrived. My question is, for quite some time I was able to buy "Annie's Ice Cream" at Sam's Wholesale, but they no longer carry it, & can't tell me who does. I have had no luck searching the Internet for grocery stores selling "Annie's Ice Cream." I am hoping that someone, somewhere will know the brand I am searching for, & with luck, maybe can tell me who is selling it now, & really hoping it is a business in our local area. I am Jan from Florida. Keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks. =================================================== Hello and thanks for the superb job you do for all of us in cyberland. This is for Maureen who is planning a party (cookout) for her son's graduation/birthday. Maureen, how about some grilled flank steaks , potato salad or a rice dish, tossed salad, and a fancy jello mold plus desert. [EMAIL PROTECTED] FLANK STEAK The easiest way to make this is to buy Yoshido's Original marinade. Sam's Club has it and I bet Costco does too. Take a sharp fork (like a cooking fork) and punch holes all over the steaks to tenderize them. Turn them over and poke them on the other side as well. The more holes, the more tender the meat. I do it about every inch. Pour on the marinade. Refrigerate covered over night. Grill them until rare or medium rare. Slice them on the diagonal. Yum!!! Questions? [EMAIL PROTECTED] POTATO SALAD (This is THE best. Whenever we've invited to a cookout, my friends always request that I bring this.) red skinned potatoes ( 1 small per person) Cooked. COLD HELLMAN's mayonaise (not light and NO OTHER BRAND) chopped celery chopped green onions (tops and greens) hard boiled eggs (half as many eggs as potatoes) salt/pepper/celery seed to taste The trick to making excellent potato salad is to slice the potatoes thinly. Do NOT cube. This helps the flavor marinade. Slice some of the potatoes. Add some mayo to moisten. Slice some hard boiled eggs. Add some celery and green onions, salt and pepper . Now repeat until you have the amount you need. Finish by decorating with the celery seed on top. Be sure the potato salad is moist enough. Refrigerate at least overnight. Can even be made several days ahead. ( This is easier to make if you chop the celery and green onion ahead of time. Also, I cook my potatoes in a pressure cooker for 15 minutes, then refrigerate overnight. They are easier to slice when cold.) HEAVENLY FLUFF JELLO MOLD (thanks to Shirley Hale) 1 lg. pkg . orange jello 2 cups hot water 1 cup cold orange juice 1 medium can crushed pineapple undrained 1 large can mandarin oranges (drain and cut) Mix jello and water. Stir in orange juice. Add orange slices and pineapple. Congeal until solid. TOPPING FOR MOLD 1 small pkg. INSTANT lemon pudding 1 cup milk 1 small container of whipped topping Whole strawberries to garnish. Using mixer, whip the milk and instant pudding together. Fold in the whipped topping. Spread over congealed jello. Garnish with fresh strawberries. This is yummy. Enjoy and think of me! Corinne Serves 14 (but beware, they'll want seconds!! ===================================== 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 Please tell Linda that my family loves the beans and greens. They were so good and easy. Thank you both so much. Your site is doing so well and it is such a pleasure to read. Thanks for all your hard work. PS. Nancy, sorry to hear about Siggy's eyesite. I have 7 cats and the oldest Siamese is 13 now and losing his eyesight also. Actually he can see nearby objects but can't see well across the room. So you are right about leaving lights on. My other cats "guide" my oldest kitty around by telling him things and by leading the way to the food and around objects. I am careful not to move furniture, rugs, food and the potty box. I am also careful not to put strange boxes or objects he's not used to on the floor. I also put him in the bedroom with his best kitty friend when the grandkids visit. I'm glad you like your new house and have lots of space. Wish you both all the happiness in the world. hugs, cat ======================================== Nancy, I was wondering if any of your people would have a recipe for soft pineapple cookies. My mom made these when I was a child. She has passed away and I can not find her recipe for these. Would appreciate this recipe very much. I really enjoy your newsletter and look forward to it all the time. Keep up the good work. thank you, S.Z. from Middleton, PA ======================================== for linda who was looking for a good icebox pie recipe Elegant Raspberry Chocolate Pie 1 pkg raspberry flavored Jell-o 1 1/4 cups boiling water 1 pint vanilla ice cream, softened 1 pkg chocolate crumb crust 3 tbsp margarine 2 squares semi-sweet chocolate whipped topping Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Spoon in ice cream, stirring until melted & smooth. Chill until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Pour into crust. Chill until firm, about 2 hours. Melt margarine with chocolate, cool & spread over pie. Chill until chocolate mixture hardens. Garnish with whipped topping and raspberries, if desired. Maked 8 servings .... i omit the chocolate topping & toss it in the freezer & just let it soften a few minutes before serving. you can also substitute lemon or orange jell-o 1-2-3 Lime Pie 1 6 oz can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk few drops green food coloring 1 8 oz carton frozen whipped dessert toppping, thawed 1 9inch graham cracker or chocolate pie crust Mis limeade concentrate and sweetened condensed milk in a medium bowl. Whisk until blended. Whisk in food coloring. Mis well. Fold in dessert topping and turn mixture into pie crust. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours. To serve, garnish with additional shipped topping and chocolate curls on lime slices. Makes 6 servings (again freeze instead of refrigerate) Summer Freeze Cheesecake 1 cup choclate wafer crubs 1 - 250g pkg cream cheese softened 1 can raspberry juice concentrate 2 tbsp melted butter 2 tbsp icing sugar 1 tup cool-whip Combine wafer crumbs and melted butter for crust and press into bottom of 9" springform pan. Place crust in freezer for 15 minutes. For filling place cream cheese, raspberry concentrate and icing sugar into blender or food processor. Beat on high speed until smooth. Pour into large bowl and fold in 3 1/2 cups whipped topping. Pour over prepared crust. Freeze until firm, about 4 hours. Remove from freezer 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with remaining whipped topping and your favorite fruit. Fudgsicles (can be used to make popsicles or as pie filling) 1 pkg instant chocolate pudding 2 cups milk 2 cups ice cream Mix pudding & milk well. Add ice cream & mix well. Put in popsicle tray or prepared crust & freeze. I also saw a recipe for a frozen lemon crisp (or some type of dessert) in one of my cookbooks, as soon as i find it again I'll pass it along - enjoy! Fran ======================================== I went to Petsmart today to get Siggy an identification tag with our new phone number. Went to the cat toy section and came home with three new toys and forgot identification tag. Siggy was impressed with two of the three toys and has been busy all evening playing with them all evening. Next time I will try to remember the identification tag first. Nancy ======================================= What company makes the toasted coconut instant pudding? JB ======================================== Hi Nancy: I do so enjoy your site and look forward to it every week. there was a lady who wanted a recipe fro Depression Cake. I found this one a while ago on all recipes site. Depression Cake 1/4 cup shortening 1/2 cup water 1/cup raisins 1/ teaspoon of ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon nutme1'4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/cup white sugar 3/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking soda In a saucepan combine the shortening, water, raisins, cinnamon nutmeg. cloves and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes. remove from heat and let stand until cool. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Grease one 9x13 pan. Stir the flour and baking soda into cooled raisin mixture and mix just until combined. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 45 minutes Hope this is the recipe she was looking for. Thank you for all your hard work. Suzanne S in Ontario Canada ====================================== Bisquick is available from Tesco stores in the UK. It can be found where the cake mixes are. There are also many recipe's available for home-made versions of this mix including this one Home-Made Bisquick Mix 4 cups All-purpose Flour (Plain flour) 3/4 cups Non-fat Dry Milk 1/8 cup Baking Powder 1/2 Tbs. Salt 1 cup shortening Combine all dry ingredients in a very large bowl, cut in shortening until it resembles coarse cornmeal. Store in an airtight container in a cool place. Makes approximately 5 cups Yann � IOM (UK) ======================================= Anne, Bisquick is a general purpose baking mix. It contains flour, salt, baking powder and shortening. You use a regular pie plate or tin to make the impossible pie. And yes the pie will make it's own crust. It will have a different texture from a rolled crust, but is still good. It is quick and easy, give it a try. I hope this helps. Janie ======================================= Hi Nancy, Thank you for your wonderful newsletter. I can hardly wait to open each and every one. Keep up the wonderful site. This recipe is for the lady who was looking for a cake or loaf without eggs etc. This recipe was given to me by my Grandma many years ago and I use it all the time. It is great for anyone that has an egg allergic. 1914 War Cake. In a sauce pan put the following ingredients and bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes then let cool. 1 cup shredded carrots 1 cup raisins 4 tsp butter 1 1/2 cups white sugar (or Less) I have used 1 cup) 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cloves 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 1/2 cups water When cool mix in the following (mix well) 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt Pour the batter into a well greased or line loaf pan and bake 350 for 1 hour I hope your members will enjoy this recipe as much as my family does. from Teri in Calgary Alberta Canada ========================================= My husband is on coumadin, and I must be feeding him something that is making his blood thicken. Does anyone have any recipes to help me? or a list of no no foods for him? thank you, nana Nancy ========================================== I'm new in the group. Would anyone have tips on how to make the perfect French fries (the steak fries)? and would anyone have any recipes on delicious dips for French fries. Thanks, Carla ========================================== This is for Momma420 Blueberry Cheesecake 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16) 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter -- softened 2 eggs 1/2 cup sugar 1 package (8 oz.) cream cheese -- softened 1 teaspoon vanilla Cinnamon 1/2 cup sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 can (15 oz.) blueberries -- drained (reserve liquid) 2 tablespoons lemon juice Sweetened whipped cream Heat oven to 300 degrees. Mix crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and the butter; press firmly and evenly in bottom of ungreased baking pan, 9 x 9 x 2 inches. Beat eggs until thick and lemon colored; beat in 1/2 cup sugar, the cream cheese and vanilla until smooth. Pour over crumbs mixture. Bake 30 minutes. Sprinkle cinnamon on top; cool. In saucepan, mix 1/2 cup sugar and the cornstarch. Stir in reserved blueberry liquid and lemon juice. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in blueberries. Cool. Pour over cream cheese mixture. Chill at least 8 hours. Serve with sweetened whipped cream. 9-12 servings. Quick Blueberry Cheesecake: Substitute 1 can (21 ounces) blueberry pie filling for the cooked blueberry mixture. Stir 2 tablespoons lemon juice into pie filling. Henry ============================================ This is for Elizabeth. There are more at http://www.ask.com. Just type name of recipe in ask box and click ask. Apricot Cheese Ball 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 15 dried apricots, cut finely 1 teaspoon apricot preserves 1 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Ground walnuts or pecans Mix all ingredients, withholding sugar until you taste test. If you feel that it needs sugar, then add. Roll into a ball by placing mixture in plastic wrap and then forming it. Chill overnight to let flavors blend. Serve with bland crackers. Henry ========================================== Hello there, I was wondering if anyone had a nice fruity Boston Bread, one that is steamed. Thanks, love Sue. ========================================== I am looking for a frosting unlike the traditional hard, really sweet type... Lou ========================================== This is for Anne who lives in Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK... you can make your own version of Bisquick... follow these instructions. It really makes great impossible pies, not like the real thing, but close enough. It is a very versatile mix to work with. I have never made my own.... but if you care to try. Here is the site to go to. Or, just write in your search engine, how to make your own Bisquick mix. Let me know how you make out. Elizabeth in New York, USA Baking: Make Your Own Bisquick Mix (http://www.cyber- kitchen.com/ubbs/archive/MIXES/Baking_Make_Your_Own_Bisquick_Mix.html ) ===================================== Nancy- Hello, I'm engaged to be married in two months and this would have been a happy time except i have no idea how to make ANYTHING. Does anyone have any simple and good recipes i could have? thanks -danielle ===================================== CHURCH PICKLES 3 gal. cucumbers 1 1/2 gal. vinegar water 1 Tbsp. alum 1/2 gal. cider vinegar 5 lb. sugar brine to float an egg for soaking cinnamon garlic spices or cloves pepper 1/2 c. tarragon vinegar 1/2 c. olive oil Using a stone jar soak 3 gallons of whole cucumbers in brine for about 5 days. Next soak in clear water for 24 hours changing the water a number of times. Boil 1 1/2 gallons of cheap vinegar and 1 1/2 gallons of water with 1 tablespoon alum. Pour over the whole cucumbers and let stand 24 hours. Cut cucumbers in 3/4-inch slices. Combine 1/2 gallon good vinegar and 5 pounds sugar; bring to a boil. Sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon, 4 or 5 pieces of whole garlic, 2 tablespoons spices or whole cloves and a small amount of pepper over cucumbers. Pour hot syrup over cucumbers. When cool, put 1/2 cup tarragon vinegar and 1/2 cup olive oil on cucumbers. Let stand for 1 week. Pack in jars without any further cooking and seal. Arvillalar ========================================== 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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