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<a href=="http://www.nancys-kitchen.com/jul-18.htm";>July 18 Newsletter</a> Thought for the Day Every survival kit should include a sense of humor. Easy Pie Recipes http://www.nancys-kitchen.com/pie-recipes.htm <a href=="http://www.nancys-kitchen.com/pie-recipes.htm";>Easy Pie Recipes</a> ================================= Tomato Gravy 5-6 slices bacon 1/3 cup plain (all purpose) flour 2 tsp fresh sage, chopped fine or 1/2 tsp ground sage 1/2 cup onion, finely diced 1 fresh tomato, finely diced 1/2 cup Rotel tomato juice 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 can evaporated milk, undiluted Using a large skillet, fry bacon until crisp, crumble; set aside. Measure 1/3 cup bacon drippings (add a little butter or oil if not enough) and return to skillet. Sauté onions until translucent then add flour and brown (approx 3-4 minutes). Add tomato, Rotel juice (or canned diced tomatoes, drained except 1/2 cup juice), milk, sage, salt, and pepper. Cook on medium high until it starts to thicken slightly. If it gets too thick, water may be added one tablespoonful at a time stirring after each addition until you get the desired consistency. Sprinkle crumbled bacon over gravy. YUM! You can use regular milk but the evaporated makes it creamier. Makes 4 good size servings. Pat in MS ===== MEATBALLS and MUSHROOM GRAVY 1 pound ground beef 4 slices soft white bread 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 tbsp minced onion 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1/3 cup water Pull apart bread into small pieces. Combine beef, bread, salt, pepper and minced onion in large bowl. Shape into med. sized meatballs. Brown meatballs in hot skillet. Tip: use small amount of oil; make sure the oil is hot, but not smoking. Turn them occasionally so all sides are brown. Place meatballs in crockpot. Add soup and water. Cook on low for 6 to 12 hours, or high for 6 hours. Heather ===== Meatballs in Creamy Mushroom Sauce 1/2 cup seasoned bread stuffing crumbs 2 tablespoons minced onion 1/2 cup milk 1 pound lean ground beef 1 egg 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 teaspoons butter 1 jar (about 12 ounces) mushroom gravy 1/4 cup half-and-half or evaporated milk 1/2 teaspoon dried dillweed Hot Cooked Noodles Directions for meatballs with creamy mushroom sauce In a medium mixing bowl, combine stuffing crumbs, chopped onion, and milk. Let stand for a few minutes. Add ground beef, egg, and Worcestershire sauce; mix gently to blend. Shape into about 24 small meatballs. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium low heat; add meatballs and cook. Gently turn meatballs to brown on all sides. Stir in mushroom gravy and dill; cover and simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir in cream and heat through. Serve meatballs over or with hot cooked noodles. Meatballs in mushroom sauce serves 4. Heather ================================= Unsubscribing If you wish to unsubscribe please use the link listed at the bottom of this email newsletter. Use the unsubscribe link and put only the word unsubscribe in the topic/subject area and only the word unsubscribe in the message area of the email. Just clicking on reply on this newsletter will not get you unsubscribed. Nancy 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! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
