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This is my husbands favorite.

No Bake Peanut Butter Pie

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup milk
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping,thawed
2 (9inch) prepared graham cracker crusts

Beat together cream cheese and confectioners sugar. Mix in peanut 
butter
and milk. Beat until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spoon into two 
9
inch graham cracker pie shells; cover, and freeze until firm. Note: I
add probably an extra 1/2 cup or so confectioners sugar and peanut
butter and it makes 3 pies.
(Diane....try this one) 
Carol

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Dear All, 
Can anyone help me as I am looking for a recipe for Lemon Poppy Seed 
muffins and Bread
Thanks for any help.. GC

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Hi Nancy!
I want to let you know that I just love your newsletters. I always 
find something good to try. Thank you so much for all the work you 
do and for having the best recipes on the internet. 

I was wondering if you or a reader could help me. My sons favorite 
pie is blueberry and I make it frequently but it is always so runny 
we call it blueberry soup in crust. How can I thicken the pie 
without using tapioca which they don't care for? I use flour on the 
blueberries and I drain them well but it is still very runny. Thanks 
for any help I can get.
Donna

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Hi Nancy,
Looking for a Mexican Fruit Cake recipe, it tastes similar to carrot
cake and has coconut on the top.  Does anyone have the recipe to 
share?
Thanks, Joyce

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The lady was asking about 'jelly' in her Brie Onion Bundles: When 
you reduce (simmer the sherry for 10 minutes) the sherry will 
thicken into a syrup. This probably what the recipe means. Sounds 
yummy !
Merry

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Nancy,
I have been searching and searching for a Persimmon Pudding recipe 
that is more like an applesauce consistency as opposed to a cake 
like consistency.  Whenever I go to the Covered Bridge Festival in 
IN they serve this Persimmon Pudding warm and it is so good.  The 
only recipes I find turn out like a cake.  Now my daughter who is in 
the US Marines and has been overseas for a year has requested I make 
her this pudding when she comes back.  Can anyone out there please 
help me?  
Thanks so much for your help.  Marcia

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Romona,
I know exactly what you mean about your name. Mine is Merry, yes I 
said Merry. I have never met another Merry in my life, but I know 
there is a Merry in MN that subscribes to Nancy's Kitchen.
Enjoy being unique!
Merry in Texas

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Hi Nancy, this is for Susie Indy. I think the recipe for the jello 
dessert that was served probably had Dream Whip in it. It is a 
powder that makes whipped cream when milk is added and it is whipped 
to soft peaks like egg whites. Hope this helps. Nancy you work hard 
and I really enjoy it.    
Thanks,    saw64

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I do so love your website. Its always so informative and chatty..:o) 
I made the most wonderful casserole tonight. That my family adored.. 
and was thinking perhaps your readers might like it as well. Its a 
variation.. on the usual hashbrown casserole, but with a 
southwestern  flair.

Santa Fe Casserole

One bag of fresh shredded hashbrowns (not frozen)
One small onion
One can of cream of chicken/mushroom soup
One soup can of sour cream
One clove of garlic, chopped finely
Half a cup of your favorite salsa, either hot or mild, to your taste
1/2 pound of Spanish chorizo sausage, less casings and crumbled, 
browned with 
the onions and garlic
One small can of green chili's (from the ethic isle in the grocery 
store)
Cheddar cheese to taste

Brown chorizo and drain
Take all ingredients with some cheese left out  for the top of 
casserole, mix.. and put in a buttered casserole dish. Cover with 
extra cheese. Cover with foil and bake.. at 350 for one hour. Remove 
foil..  Broil until nice and brown and crispy.. should  take about 5 
minutes.

I served it with a small salad, some garlic bread, and it was 
wonderful. Even picky eaters, that like Mexican food, love this. I 
think that anyone.. that like a bit of Southwestern food... would 
find this dish to be to their liking. Hope you like it too!
ELENI

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Hi Nancy..
For Heidi in AZ-looking for a choc. cake and Brownies recipe.
This is a great cake that will please everyone and could also pass 
as a brownie.  My children are 36 and 40 and still ask for this on 
their birthdays So easy to make and so little cleanup.
Colleen in Tallahassee, FL
 
Texas Sheet Cake 
350 degrees

2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 lb. Oleo
4 Tbsp. cocoa
1 cup water
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, beaten well
1 tsp. soda

Sift flour and sugar.  In small pan combine oleo, cocoa and water.  
Bring to a rapid boil, then pour over flour and sugar.  Immediately 
mix well.  Then add buttermilk, cinnamon, vanilla, eggs, and soda.  
Mix well.  Pour into 11 x 16 sheet cake pan.  Bake at 350 for 20 
minutes.  Frost while still warm.  Use same pan for frosting as used 
for cake batter mixture.

Frosting for Sheet Cake
1/4 lb. oleo
4 Tbsp. cocoa
5 Tbsp. coffee-brewed
1 lb. powdered sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Combine cocoa, oleo and coffee.  Bring to a rapid boil.  Remove from 
heat.  Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Beat well and put on warm 
cake.

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For Ferne in  Oregon
>From Colleen in Tallahassee, Fl

MAMIE  EISENHOWER  CHOCOLATE  FUDGE

4 1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 tbsp. butter
1 can evaporated milk
Pinch of salt

12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate bits
12 oz. German sweet chocolate
1 pt. marshmallow cream
2 c. nutmeats, chopped

After boiling first 4 ingredients 6 minutes, or soft ball forms, 232 
degrees, pour boiling syrup over the next 4 ingredients in bowl, 
beat until chocolate melts.  Pour into buttered pan.  Let stand a 
few hours before cutting into squares.

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For Pam looking for Tomato Pudding-This is a very old and very good 
Tomato Pudding recipe.  It is the perfect side dish for any kind of 
meat. 
>From Colleen in Tallahassee, FL

Tomato Pudding
(Baked)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 small onion, chopped
1 - 16 oz. can of tomatoes
3 cups bread crumbs or toasted croutons (use no more - not seasoned -
 dried white bread can be used)
1 stick (1/2 cup) margarine
I add a little fresh grated Nutmeg

Method:  
1.  Boil sugar, onion and tomatoes for 10 minutes.
2.  Add margarine, crumbs or croutons and heat.
3.  Place in a baking dish.
4.  Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

You can save out some of the crumbs, mix with margarine, and 
sprinkle over the top after mixing all ingredients and before 
baking.  Croutons seem to burn a little if you use them for the 
topping.     

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Dear Nancy; 
I have a question concerning an old Jewish Bread, that I haven't 
seen for years and wondered if you or any of your readers might have 
the Recipe for what I remember being called Yulekaka I remember it 
when I was much younger Do you know what I am talking about? 
Thank You for any help. 
Michael M

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I think the last ingredient in the recipe should read "� cup red 
pepper
jelly" to make the recipe correct.  1/2 cup of red pepper would be 
plenty
spicy.
Vivien

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This is in reply to the question someone had about the jelly in the 
brie bundles. I see it asks for 1/2 cup of "red pepper", but it is not 
mentioned in the recipe. I think the jelly is most likely a red pepper jelly, 
but the word jelly got left off. It is usually a good flavored and not hot 
type of jelly, which would go really well with the other ingredients, and 
also look pretty.
Sue

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This is for Heidi of AR.
 
BEST BROWNIES
 
Melt 1 cup margarine
add  1/2 cup cocoa
 
Stir in- 2 cups sugar
add  4 eggs
add 1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup pecans or favorite nuts
 
Spread in 9x13 greased pan.   Sprinkle 1 cup chocolate chips over 
batter. Bake 350 degrees     30 - 35 min. 
thanks, Kay N

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This is for Heidi in AZ, who is looking for a brownie recipe.
I recently received this recipe from someone, it's to die for!
They are very rich, so a small piece is plenty.
Gaye
 
FUDGY TOFFEE BROWNIES          
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (about 12 ounces)
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1-3/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1-1/4 cups English toffee bits
2/3 cup whipping cream 
3/4 cup whole almonds (about 3 1/2 ounces),toasted, coarsely chopped

Preheat oven to 350�F.   Line 9x9x2-inch metal pan with foil, leaving
overhang.  Butter foil.  Combine 1 cup chocolate chips, butter, and 
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate in heavy large saucepan.  Stir over low heat 
until chocolates melt and mixture is smooth.  Remove from heat.  Whisk in 
sugar, then eggs and flour.  Whisk in 1 cup toffee bits. Pour batter into 
prepared pan. Bake brownies until tester inserted into center comes out with moist 
crumbs attached, about 45 minutes. Cool brownies 15 minutes. Using 
metal spatula, press down brownie edges to level top.

Bring cream to simmer in heavy small saucepan. Add remaining 1 cup
chocolate chips and 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate; whisk topping 
until smooth. Pour topping over brownies in pan. Sprinkle with almonds and 
1/4 cup toffee bits. Chill brownies until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 
day.

Using foil overhang as aid, lift brownies from pan. Fold down foil
sides. Cut into 16 squares and serve cold.
Makes 16

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I am looking for a recipe for "Hot Oil" that was served as a dip at 
a Thai restaurant that served dim sum. 
Thanks, Dem

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Re: Sweet Onion Brie Bundles
I think the recipe is calling for red pepper jelly  which is also 
great in those little pre made phylo pastry cups with a dab of brie, 
pepper jelly and a nut or just cover a block of cream cheese with 
the jelly and serve with crackers.
Donna

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Nancy:
Love your website!  Thanks so much for all the time and hard work 
you put into it ... also love hearing about your cat.
In your newsletter today Helen was looking for a recipe for 
Friendship Bread, here is one that I have been using for years and 
years, it's very easy and it's always a big hit during the holidays.
Janey - Moultrie, Georgia
 
Friendship Bread
 
Put starter for bread in plastic bowl with tight cover.  Do not use 
a metal spoon or a metal bowl.  Do not refrigerate.  The lid may pop 
off; don't be alarmed, it happens.
 
Day 1:          do nothing
Day 2:          stir with a wooden spoon
Day 3:          stir with a wooden spoon
Day 4:          stir with a wooden spoon
Day 5:          add  1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk
                    stir with a wooden spoon
Day 6:          stir with a wooden spoon
Day 7:          stir with a wooden spoon
Day 8:          stir with a wooden spoon
Day 9:          stir with a wooden spoon
Day 10:        add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 cup milk
stir with a wooden spoon
 
Pour out three  1 cup containers of starter; give these to a 
friend.  Pour the remaining batter in a large bowl and add the 
following:
 
1 cup of oil
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon  (I usually add a little more)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped nuts
1 large box instant vanilla pudding  (try French vanilla or banana, 
too)
 
Stir well with a wooden spoon.  Pour into three small (or two large) 
well-greased and sugared loaf pans.  Batter will be very thick.  
Sprinkle top with cinnamon sugar, if you like.  Bake at 350 for 35-
40 minutes; use toothpick to test for doneness.
 
You can store the starter in the freezer in a small airtight freezer 
container until needed; just thaw in the fridge for one day, and 
count that as your "day one".

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Hi Nancy,
I really enjoy your newsletter.  This is for Pam.  She requested a 
recipe for Tomato Pudding and this recipe is a favorite of ours.  I 
frequently take it to pot lucks and it always causes lots of 
curiosity at first and then everyone wants the recipe.  From Pat in 
Florida.
Enjoy!  Here it is:
 
EVIE'S TOMATO PUDDING
 
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup fresh white bread, cut into 1 inch squares
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 10 oz. can tomato puree
1/4 cup boiling water
1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
 
Add sugar and salt to puree and water.  Boil 5 minutes.  Place bread 
squares in a  casserole, pour melted butter over bread. Then pour 
the hot tomato mixture over the bread squares.  Bake uncovered for 
30 minutes in a moderate oven (350 degree).

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I am interested in a recipe for what my husband calls Navaho Fry 
Bread.  Has anyone heard of it? 
Suzy from Massachusetts

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For Heidi in AZ - this recipe makes the best chocolate cake I've 
ever had.  I can't remember where it came from, either from this 
site or Allrecipes.com:

Chocolate Cake

1 box Devil's food cake mix, any brand
1 box instant chocolate pudding, any brand
1 16 oz. container sour cream
4 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup water

Stir all ingredients together, then mix on med-high speed for 2 
minutes.  Grease (cooking spray works great) inside of crock pot; 
pour in batter and cover.  Cook on low for 4-7 hours, turning crock 
pot 1/2 turn every 90 minutes or so, till center is set but still 
moist.  I have found 5 hours works perfectly for my crock pot.  Cool 
for about 1/2 hour, then turn out onto a plate; serve warm with 
whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.  Not calorie or carb conscious, 
just good eating!
Love to Siggy and thanks to Nancy!
Nancy, Laurence Harbor, NJ

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Hi Nancy...First of all...thanks for your wonderful newsletter.  I 
am sure it must take tons of work to maintain.  I found a great 
recipe in your June 27, 2004 newsletter, but found it confusing.  
Well at least the recipe name had me wondering if something was 
missing.  It was for Zucchini Hash Brown Cakes.  Perhaps this is a 
dumb question,  but are there supposed to be hash browns in it, or 
is it just reference to the consistency created by shredding the 
zucchini and grating the onion?  I thought perhaps whoever sent this 
to you might have an answer.

Hope you can help...And Thanks again for all your great work.
DonnaS  

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Hi Nancy,
I hope everything is going well with you at your home.  Thanks again 
for all the time you spend putting this newsletter together to send 
out weekly.   Many thanks to all the members of your email recipe 
club for all the great recipes & tips sent in.  Thank You!

I have a request for a recipe for Fish Cakes.  Years ago my Mom sent 
me to a German Deli called "Pete's Deli" to buy homemade fish cakes 
for dinner during the Lenten season.  I believe the fish cakes were 
made up of cod fish & a potato mixture. My Mom used to fry them up 
in a skillet with butter and serve them with spaghetti for dinner.  
Does anyone have a recipe for Fish Cakes? 
Dorry in VA

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This is for the lady that wanted to make yellow dumplings
this tip goes way- way the hospitals does this, they add a few drops 
of food color to the chicken broth before adding dumplings
HG

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Hi Nancy,
This is for Heidi in Arizona, who wanted a good chocolate cake 
recipe.  This is the best I have ever made but you have to be a 
chocolateholic like me to enjoy it. 
 
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE FUDGE CAKE
 
1 Chocolate Cake Mix 
4 Large eggs (jumbo)
16 ounces sour cream
1/2 Cup chocolate chips
1 Cup chopped nuts
1 small box instant chocolate pudding
 
Mix altogether, beat 4 minutes, bake in well greased bunt pan for 
approximately 50 minutes at 350 degrees.   When cake is out of the 
oven, take a can of chocolate fudge frosting, heat in the microwave 
until runny, and drizzle a little over the cake when it is almost 
cool.  NOTE:     If batter seems too thick (depends on what cake mix 
you use), add about a 1/4 cup of water to thin it down.
Jackie

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Hello Nancy,
A friend told me about a great way to cook corn for a large crowd.  
She said that they husked the corn, removing the silk, put it in a 
cooler, and covered it with boiling hot water, and covered it with 
the lid.  The thing that I cannot remember is how long before the 
corn is done and how long will it keep?  Does anyone know about this 
one?  It sounds like a great idea.  
Thanks. Pat in Florida

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Baby Porcupines 

1 pound ground round steak 
1 cup bread crumbs 
1 egg 
4 tablespoons chopped onions 
2 tablespoons chopped green peppers 
1 teaspoon salt 
1/8 teaspoon pepper 
3/4 cup raw rice 
1 cup tomato soup or tomato puree 
2 cups water 

Mix all but last 3 ingredients. Shape into small balls and roll in 
the uncooked rice, Heat tomato soup and water in heavy pan with a 
tight fitting cover. {Dutch oven is the best} for this. Place balls 
in the tomato mixture cover and cook slowly 45 minutes or until meat 
is tender and the rice is done. 
Heather

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Have a great day
Nancy





 

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