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For Sea Food Lovers

2009-09-25T22:52:00.000-07:00

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BAKED CLAMS

2 doz. clams
4 tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 med. onion, chopped
1 tbsp. bread crumbs
1 tsp. parsley or chives
1/4 tsp. oregano
Salt & pepper
Grated Parmesan cheese
Lemon juice

Scrub clams with stiff brush under cold water until all grit is removed. Saute onion and garlic until golden. Remove clams from shell (steam open). Chop up clams very fine, mix with bread crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper and oregano. Fill shells. Sprinkle with cheese and lemon juice. Dot with butter and place under hot broiler about 5 minutes.

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947994 -- SEAFOOD FANCIES

8 oz. can Pillsbury refrigerator
butterflake dinner rolls
7 1/2 oz. can crab meat, rinsed &
drained
2 1/2 oz. can tiny shrimp, rinsed &
drained
1 c. shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. chopped onion
1 tbsp. chopped pimento
1/2 tsp. parsley flakes
1/4 tsp. curry powder
8 oz. can water chestnuts, drained &
sliced

Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheets. Separate dough into 12 pieces. Separate each piece into 3 equal layers. Place on prepared cookie sheets. In small bowl, combine crab, shrimp, cheese, mayonnaise, onion, pimento, parsley flakes and curry powder. Spoon teaspoonful seafood mixture onto each dough piece; top with several slices of water chestnuts. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve hot, refrigerate leftovers. Makes 36.

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947995 -- NOEL KIRK ERICKSON'S SARDINE ROLLS

2 cans of sardines in mustard sauce
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
2 hard boiled eggs
2 loaves of sliced white bread
Lemon juice
Mayonnaise
Worcestershire sauce

Mash sardines. Mix together sardines, cream cheese and hard boiled eggs. Add desired amount of lemon juice, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce and mix well. Cut off bread crusts. Spread mixture on slices of bread, roll up and hold together with toothpicks. Broil until toasted.

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947996 -- SEVICHE SEAFOOD SHELLS

1/2 lb. bay scallops
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
1/3 c. diced med. bell pepper
1/3 c. thinly sliced green onions
1 tbsp. fresh minced cilantro or 1
tsp. dried
1 tsp. olive oil
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
3 drops hot sauce
16 cooked jumbo macaroni shells

Cook scallops in small amount of boiling water for 1 minute. Drain. Combine scallops and fresh lime juice in small bowl. Toss well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Add next 7 ingredients. Stir well. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Drain. Stuff each macaroni shell with 1 tablespoon scallop mixture. Arrange on serving platter.

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947997 -- SHRIMP BUTTER

2 cans shrimp, broken
1 tbsp. onion, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
4 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 1/2 sticks soft butter
Salt to taste
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

Mix all ingredients well with mixer, adding shrimp last. Makes a large amount, and freezes well. This is a spread rather than a dip. I serve with Club crackers.

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947998 -- HERRING TIDBITS

2 c. (1 pt.) sour cream
1 (12 oz.) jar herring tidbits in
wine, undrained, chopped
2 apples, peeled, quartered, cored
and chopped
1 med. Bermuda onion, quartered and
chopped
1/2 c. seedless grapes, halved
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
Rye rounds

Combine first 4 ingredients in large bowl and mix thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Add grapes and eggs and toss lightly. Turn into dish. Serve with rye rounds. Makes about 4 cups.

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947999 -- BAR-B-QUED SHRIMP

1 lb. shrimp
Olive oil
Cracked black pepper
Salt
Lemon juice
Tabasco
Lea & Perrin's
Butter

Place whole shrimp, keep shells on, in single layer in oven-proof dish. Drizzle olive oil on top of shrimp. Pepper shrimp until they are black; when you think you have enough pepper, add more. Add lots of salt, lemon juice, Tabasco and Lea & Perrin's. Remember you are seasoning through the shells. Cut up butter on top of shrimp and broil until shrimp are cooked, 15 to 20 minutes. Be sure and taste to see if they are done. Serve these with newspaper on the table and lots of napkins. Have French bread to sop up the oil and encourage guests to eat the shells, as well, if river shrimp are used. With cold beer and green salad, you have the makings of a great informal party. Base the amount of shrimp on the number of guests.

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948000 -- SMOKED SALMON ECLAIRS

1/2 c. water
4 tbsp. butter, cut into sm. chunks
1/2 c. flour
2 extra lg. eggs, beaten lightly
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. dry dill

--FILLING:--

1/2 lb. cream cheese, softened
(regular or lite)
1/4 c. sour cream (regular or lowfat)
6 oz. smoked salmon, chopped fine
Juice of 1/2 lemon and grated zest
1 tbsp. fresh dill, minced
Dash of nutmeg
1 tsp. minced garlic
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine water and butter in small saucepan, bring to boil over high heat. Add flour all at once; beat vigorously until dough forms ball, pulls away from sides of pan and leaves a thin film on bottom of pan. Transfer to mixing bowl. Save 1 tablespoon of beaten egg. Beat the rest of the egg into the dough in two steps, beating until dough is shiny and smooth. Put dough in pastry bag with #3 star tip. On lightly greased baking sheet, lay down 3 x 1/2 inch strips about 2 inches apart. Bake 15 minutes until puffed up and brown. Remove from oven. Split in half lengthwise. Reassemble and return to baking sheet. Brush top of each with thin film of reserved egg. Sprinkle on combined garlic powder and dill. Reduce oven to 200 degrees. Return eclairs to oven for 20 minutes until dry and crisp. Remove and cool. Mix filling ingredients together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Just before serving, spoon filling onto bottom half of eclair and top with top half. Makes about 16. Serves 8.

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948001 -- SALMON MOUSSE WITH CUCUMBER VINAIGRETTE

1/2 c. dry Vermouth
1 env. unflavored gelatin
1 c. smoked salmon, flaked
3 hard-cooked eggs, mashed
3/4 c. sour cream
1/2 c. sliced green onions
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped fine
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tsp. prepared horseradish
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. finely chopped onion

Combine gelatin and dry Vermouth. Heat gently until dissolved, and set aside to cool. Combine all other ingredients into gelatin mix, blending well. Pour into a 2-cup flat-bottom mold. Chill at least 3 hours or overnight. --CUCUMBER VINAIGRETTE:--

1 med. unpared cucumber, very thinly
sliced (about 2 c.)
1 med. green pepper, cut into thin
strips (about 1 c.)
1/4 c. vinegar
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. salad oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/8 tsp. pepper

In medium bowl, combine cucumber slices with green pepper strips. In measuring cup, combine rest of ingredients, mixing well. Pour over cucumber mixture, tossing to coat well. Refrigerate, covered, until well chilled--about 1 hour--tossing occasionally. To serve: Drain dressing from vegetables. Arrange vegetables attractively on large platter. To unmold mousse: Run a spatula around edge of mold; invert onto vegetables. Serve at once, with crackers as appetizer or as salad on bed of lettuce.

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948002 -- SHRIMP MOUSSE

1 can cream of shrimp soup
1 (8 oz.) cream cheese
1 pkg. Knox gelatin
1 (10 oz.) box cooked shrimp, thawed
1 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. finely chopped celery

Use double boiler and mix soup, gelatin and cream cheese until melted. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Put in mold and chill at least 8 hours.

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948003 -- LEMON PEPPER SHRIMP AND ZUCCHINI

2 med. sized zucchini
2 tbsp. olive or salad oil
1 lb. shelled or deveined lg. shrimp
1 1/4 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning salt
1/2 tsp. salt

Over medium-high heat in hot oil, cook zucchini, stirring frequently, until zucchini begins to brown and is tender-crisp. With slotted spoon - remove zucchini to bowl. In same skillet, over high heat, cook shrimp, lemon-pepper seasoning salt, and salt, stirring until shrimp are opaque throughout - about 5 minutes. Return zucchini to skillet, heat through.

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948004 -- CRAB CROSTINI

8 oz. crabmeat
1/2 c. diced red bell pepper
2 tbsp. + 2 tsp. mayonnaise
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp. chopped fresh chives
1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese
4-5 drops hot pepper sauce
4 oz. Italian bread, cut into 16
slices

Preheat broiler. Line a broiler pan with foil. Blend all ingredients except bread. Spread 1 tbsp. of the mixture on each bread slice. Place the crostini on the broiler pan and broil 4 inches from the heat for 5-6 minutes until lightly browned.

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948005 -- SHRIMP DELIGHT

1 can tomato soup
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. Real mayonnaise
1 pkg. Knox unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. water
1 c. celery, very finely chopped
1/8 c. green onion, very finely
chopped
2 cans tiny, whole shrimp (drained &
deveined)

Heat soup and cheese, stirring constantly, until both are mixed well. Cool. Stir in mayonnaise. Dissolve gelatin in water, then add to soup mixture. Stir in remaining ingredients. Pour in mold or clear serving dish. Chill until set. Serve cold with Wheat Thin crackers. This is a favorite of our family!

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948006 -- PICKLED SALMON

1-2 lbs. salmon, tail filet
1 tbsp. sugar
Dillweed
2 tbsp. coarse salt
1 tsp. black pepper

Clean and pat dry the filet of salmon. Mix the dry ingredients together. Place the salmon in a glass dish, skin side up. Rub the skin thoroughly with half the salt mixture; turn the piece over and rub the flesh with the rest of the salt. Sprinkle lavishly with dill. Turn flesh down again; cover fish with foil or plastic wrap and weight lightly with another dish or a board. Refrigerate for at least 12 hours or up to three days. To serve, slice thinly on the diagonal and arrange on rye or dark brown bread. The same recipe can be used with trout or mackerel (boned).

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948007 -- SCOTCH STYLE PICKLED SALMON

Cooked salmon, boned and skinned
(leftover salmon may be used - HA!)
1 c. white wine vinegar
1 tbsp. black peppercorns
8 allspice berries
1/2 c. white wine, or fish stock
1 tsp. white peppercorns
1/2 tsp. coriander seeds

Bring the liquids and spices to a boil in a stainless steel or enameled pan (not aluminum cookware); add 2 teaspoons salt. Place fish pieces in a wide mouthed jar or a glass dish and cover with hot spiced liquid. Cover the dish and refrigerate for several hours or days. Serve fish, drained, on lettuce with a bland mayonnaise or sour cream with dill.

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948009 -- SEAFOOD CHOWDER

Cook slowly in kettle until fat begins to fry out: 4 tbsp. finely cut pork or bacon

Add and cook over low heat until yellow: 4 tbsp. minced onion

Add: Liquor from 2 (7 oz.) cans minced or
whole clams, lobster or other seafood
2 c. finely diced potatoes
1/2 c. boiling water

Cook until potatoes are tender, 10 minutes (If potatoes are cooked, omit water). Just before serving, add: Clams or other seafood from 2 (7 oz.)
cans
2 c. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper

Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Serve immediately. Makes 6 servings. Note: butter may be used in place of pork or bacon.

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948010 -- SEASONED OYSTERS

2 lb. box oyster crackers or 2 sm. bags
1 c. oil
2-3 tbsp. dill weed
Garlic powder to taste
1 env. dry Ranch dressing

Combine above ingredients in bowl and enjoy!

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948011 -- SCALLOPED OYSTERS & SCALLOPS

1 qt. oysters
1 pt. scallops
1 c. sour cream
2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. melted butter (not oleo)

Mix melted butter and bread crumbs together and put a thin layer in the bottom of a buttered baking dish. Cover with oysters and seasonings, add some cream. Add layer of scallops, seasonings and layer of crumbs. Repeat. Top with buttered crumbs and bake in hot oven (400 degrees) for 30 minutes.

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948012 -- DILL SHRIMP WITH RICE

2 tbsp. mustard (any kind)
20 sm. shrimp, peeled & deveined
3 sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp. chopped fresh dill
1/2 c. wine (chablis or sherry)
1/4 c. cream
Cooked rice
Pinch of garlic

Saute shrimp with mushrooms and dill and garlic until shrimp is done on one side. Turn the shrimp over, and add wine and mustard. Cook 2 minutes. Add cream, cook 1 minute. Put over hot cooked rice. Serves 2 to 4.

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948013 -- SHRIMP, VEGETABLE MELODY

1 to 3 lbs. shrimp, cleaned
Broccoli
Summer squash
Zucchini
Mushrooms
Cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp. butter
Throwaway lasagna pan

Cut vegetables into bite-size pieces. Put shrimp, vegetables, butter, a dash of salt and pepper into pans. Cover with tinfoil double. Put on low grill with cover down. Cook about 35 minutes. Serves 6 to 8.

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948014 -- SHRIMP CREOLE

1 lb. cooked shrimp
2 tbsp. butter
Salt and pepper
Boiled rice
2 c. canned tomatoes
1 minced green pepper
2 minced onions
1/2 c. sliced mushrooms
1/2 c. stock, chicken bouillon cubes
2 tbsp. minced ham
2 tbsp. flour
2 tbsp. butter

Melt the butter and add the shrimp and cook together for 2 minutes. Add to the creole sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes, and serve with boiled rice. For the sauce: Cook the tomatoes, pepper, onion and mushrooms for 10 minutes. Add the stock and ham and cook 2 minutes longer. Thicken with the flour lightly creamed with the butter and stir until thick and smooth. Serves 6.

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948015 -- SHRIMP CREOLE

Cooked rice
1/2 c. diced celery
1/4 c. minced onion
1/4 c. diced green pepper
3 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
Dash of pepper
16 oz. can tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 sprig parsley
3/4 lb. shrimp

Saute celery, onion and green pepper in butter in sauce pan until tender but not brown. Blend in flour, salt, sugar and pepper. Stir in tomatoes, add bay leaf and parsley. Simmer for 30 minutes. Remove bay leaf. Add shrimp, heat thoroughly and serve over hot rice.

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948016 -- SALMON AUGRATIN

1 can red salmon
2 c. white sauce
1/2 lb. sharp cheese
1 c. Wheaties
Oleo or butter

Butter baking dish put small amount of white sauce on the bottom. Add salmon and remaining white sauce. Top with grated sharp cheese and Wheaties. *Dot with oleo or butter and bake 20 minutes at 325 to 350 degrees. Serves 4 to 6.

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948017 -- CRAB IMPERIAL

1/4 green pepper, diced
2 tbsp. diced pimiento
1 tbsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2 eggs
1 lb. backfin crabmeat
1/2 c. mayonnaise
Dash of red pepper

Blend crabmeat and other ingredients. Heap lightly in four baking shells or crabshells. Top with mayonnaise and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

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948018 -- EASY IMPERIAL CRAB

2 lb. crab meat, backfin
1/3 green pepper, cut fine
3/4 red pimiento, chopped
1 tsp. mustard
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1 egg
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
Mayonnaise for topping

Mix all ingredients except crab meat. Add crab meat carefully in order not to break up lumps. Pile into 6 baking shells (heaping) spread with mayonnaise and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

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948019 -- CRAB IMPERIAL C.'S

1 lb. lump crab meat, picked over for
shell
1/2 c. minced green bell pepper
1/4 c. minced onion
3/4 c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. butter, melted
1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs

Combine the crabmeat, peppers and onion and gently fold in the mayonnaise. Mold the mixture into a clean crab shell or heat proof serving dish and cover with melted butter and bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until crumbs are golden brown. Serve at once. Serves 4.

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948020 -- CRAB FETTUCINI

6 oz. fettucini
4 tbsp. margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 c. milk
1/2 lb. crab, flaked
1/4 c. parmesan cheese
Pepper to taste

Cook fettucini according to package. In skillet, saute garlic in margarine. Add milk, crab and pepper. Heat until bubbling, about 3 minutes. Add parmesan cheese and stir 1 minute. Toss with cooked fettucini. Serves 4.

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948021 -- ORANGE ROUGHY

2 lbs. orange roughy fillets
1/2 c. sliced almonds
1/4 c. parsley, minced
1/4 c. margarine, melted
2 tsp. lemon or lime juice
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Combine margarine and almonds. Saute almonds to a golden brown. Arrange fish, single layered, in a shallow baking pan. Sprinkle with lemon or lime juice. Spoon almond-margarine mixture over fish. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and parsley. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Bake, uncovered, until fish flakes easily with fork, about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with lemon or lime wedges.

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948022 -- CAJUN SHRIMP

1/2 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. cajun seasoning
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. soy sauce
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 lb. shrimp, uncooked, shelled and
deveined

Combine first seven ingredients in a 9" x 13" baking dish. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bake until shrimp are cooking through, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. I sometimes serve with fettucini alfredo and French bread.

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948023 -- EASY SHRIMP NEWBURG

1 (10 3/4 oz.) can cream of shrimp soup
3/4 c. evaporated milk
1 1/2 c. shrimp, cooked
1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, drained and
sliced
2 tbsp. dry sherry
2 egg yolks, beaten

Place all ingredients, except egg yolks, in crock pot. Stir thoroughly. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours. Add yolks during last hour. Serve over hot rice or in puff pastry shells. Serves 4. Lobster Newburg: 5 ounces frozen lobster, flaked, may be substituted for shrimp.

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948024 -- SHRIMP SCAMPI

1/2 c. oleo
2 tbsp. parsley
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 lbs. shrimp, cleaned and shelled

Saute garlic in melted oleo for 1 to 2 minutes in microwave. Add parsley and lemon juice. Add shrimp; toss to coat. Microwave on high for 3 to 5 1/2 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes. Serve with rice or pasta tossed with parsley and parmesan cheese.

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948025 -- SOLE WITH SHRIMP

1 1/2 lbs. sole fillets
2 c. light cream
1/2 c. sherry
Salt and pepper
1/2 c. fresh or canned shrimp,
drained and cooked
1/2 c. buttered bread crumbs

Trim fillets and place in a shallow, greased, glass baking dish. Add the cream and sherry. Season with salt and pepper. Add shrimp. Bake in a hot 400 degree oven until cream and sherry have thickened and cooked down. Sprinkle with buttered bread crumbs over the surface. Place under broiler until sauce bubbles and browns in spots. Can add lemon slices or parsley for a garnish.

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948026 -- SPICY SHRIMP

2 - 3 lbs. lg. shrimp in shell, split
and deveined
2 lemons, thinly sliced
1 lb. butter
3/4 tsp. dried rosemary
3/4 tsp. dried basil
1/2 c. worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. freshly ground black pepper
3/4 tsp. tabasco sauce
3 cloves garlic, peeled and lightly
crushed

In large, shallow glass baking dish, place shrimp in single layer. Cover with sliced lemon. In saucepan, heat remaining ingredients to boiling. Pour over shrimp and lemons, cover and marinate overnight in refrigerator. Bring shrimp to room temperature before cooking. Bake shrimp in preheated 450 degree oven for 20 minutes. Serve as appetizer or entree with crusty French bread.

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948027 -- SALMON OR TUNA BAKED POTATOES

1 can salmon, or 2 cans tuna, drained
4 baking potatoes, cleaned
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. margarine
1/2 c. parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 c. green onion, minced
1 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. dill
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. frozen peas, thawed

Bake potatoes. When cool, cut in half and scoop out centers. Mash potatoes and beat in cheese, onion and spices. Stir in salmon or tuna and peas. Spoon mixture back into hollowed out skins. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

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948028 -- FRESH SCALLOPS

1 lb. fresh scallops
1/2 c. oil
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 c. dry white wine
3 cloves garlic
1/2 c. butter
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Dredge scallops in flour. Heat oil in large skillet with butter; add crushed garlic and brown. As soon as garlic browns, add scallops and saute until lightly colored. Add white wine at last minute and simmer. Serve immediately.

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948029 -- SCALLOPS PROVENCIAL

1 1/2 lbs. scallops
1/2 c. flour
2 tbsp. oil
4 tbsp. margarine
1 clove garlic, peeled and finely
minced
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 c. parsley, finely minced
Salt and pepper, to taste
4 slices crisp toast

Wash and dry the scallops. Roll in flour. Heat oil with margarine and garlic over medium heat. Add scallops. Stir-fry until firm, white and flecked with brown. Add lemon juice and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Stir to blend and serve at once over crisp toast or serve with cooked rice. Serves 4.

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948030 -- FILLETS OF SOLE MARGUERY

8 fillets of sole or flounder
1 lobster, boiled
18 little-neck clams, or fresh mussels
1 lb. shrimp
1/2 c. dry sherry
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
Salt
Pepper
Parmesan cheese

Boil lobster, save water to use for poaching clams or mussels and shrimp. After all are prepared, reserve 1 cup of stock. Sprinkle fillets with salt and paprika and 1/2 cup dry sherry, cover, and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Melt butter, stir in flour, add strained stock, and boil until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup liquid from baking dish. Salt and pepper to taste. Pour sauce over fillets. Garnish with clams, lobster meat and shrimp. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Bake until heated through. Broil until golden. Serve.

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948031 -- SEAFOOD QUICHE

1 unbaked pastry shell, regular size
baking shell
1/2 lb. sliced Swiss cheese
1/2 c. sm. shrimp
4 oz. frozen canned crabmeat

Line pastry shell with double slices of cheese. Cover cheese with a layer of shrimp and a layer of crabmeat. Beat together: 2 beaten eggs
1 c. whipping cream
1/2 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne

Combine the above with: 1 tbsp. sherry wine
1 tbsp. melted butter

Pour mixture over seafood. This may now be refrigerated or frozen. To serve: Bake for 40 minutes at 375 degrees until light brown. Quiche should stand for at least 20 minutes before serving. Administrator (1980-1992)

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948032 -- LINGUINI WITH SEAFOOD, SUN DRIED TOMATOES & LEMON

1 lb. linguini
1/4 c. olive oil
1 stick butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb. shrimp, peeled
1 lb. sea scallops
1 bottle clam juice
1/3 c. sun dried tomato paste
1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
Peel from 1 lemon removed in strips
Salt & red pepper flakes

Melt butter and olive oil in heavy pot, add garlic and saute until tender. Add shrimp and scallops and saute until shrimp turns pink and scallops are almost cooked about 10 minutes. Add clam juice, salt and pepper. Add cooked linguini cook about 3 minutes more. Add tomatoes, parsley, lemon peel to pasta and toss. Serve immediately (you may add canned minced clams, black olives, artichokes in oil, whatever else you like). Grandmother

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948033 -- FETTUCINI WITH SMOKED SALMON

1 lb. fettucini (green if available)
1 oz. (2 tbsp.) butter
Half of a sm. onion
5 oz. smoked salmon
7 fl. oz. heavy cream
Black pepper

Melt the butter and cook the finely chopped onion until it is soft but has not changed color. Add half the smoked salmon, roughly chopped and the cream. Warm gently, then blend or process together with the onion until smooth. Cut the rest of the salmon into thin strips, using kitchen scissors. Cook the pasta, according to package directions carefully to avoid over cooking. Drain the pasta and turn into a serving bowl. Add the cream and salmon sauce. Stir thoroughly and add a little freshly ground black pepper. Gently stir in the salmon strips and serve at once. Cheshire, CT

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948034 -- SHRIMP MARINARA

1/2 c. olive oil
3 lg. onions
1 clove galric
1 1/2 lb. uncooked, unshelled shrimps
1 pt. Marsala or other light, sweet
red wine
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 sm. can Italian plum tomatoes
1/2 can tomato paste
1 can chicken broth
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter

Cut onions in small pieces. Mince galric. Saute in olive oil until yellow. Add shrimps in shells. Let simmer 5 minutes. Add wine, according to taste. Season with salt and pepper; simmer 10 more minutes over moderate heat. Remove shrimps from sauce with slotted spoon. Shell and save. Stir in tomatoes and tomato paste and cook 5 minutes over moderate heat. Mash everything together with potato masher. Add broth and simmer slowly for an hour, until sauce is very thick. When ready to serve return shelled shrimps to sauce, add parsley and butter. As soon as butter melts it is ready to serve. Good on rice or pasta. Serves 4.

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948035 -- CRAB SOUFFLE

1 1/4 c. melted butter
12 slices white bread
2 (7 oz.) cans white crab meat
("Madam" brand)
1 lb. sliced Cheddar cheese
6 eggs
2 1/2 c. milk
Salt & pepper to taste

Cut crust off of bread and dip both sides in melted butter. Place 6 slices across bottom of rectangular serving pan (13 x 9 x 2 inches or larger). Cover with 1/2 of crab and 1/2 of cheese. Cover with remaining slices of bread dipped in butter, then crab and cheese. Let set in refrigerator for 24 hours. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Serves 6-8.

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948036 -- HONOLULU SHRIMP WITH RICE

4 strips bacon, diced
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 c. finely chopped onion
3 c. cooked rice
2 c. cleaned cooked shrimp
1/3 c. minced celery leaves
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
Dash pepper
3 tbsp. soy sauce
3 bananas, slightly green

Cook bacon crisp. Add ground beef and onions. Cook until onions are tender. Add remaining ingredients, except bananas. Mix heat thoroughly. Slice bananas, brown lightly in butter. Serve rice-shrimp in a bowl. Border with bananas.

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948037 -- LOUISIANA SHRIMP CREOLE

1 or more sticks butter or margarine
8 tbsp. flour
1 c. chopped parsley
1 doz. green onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
8-9 cloves garlic, chopped
4 lb. or more shrimp
1/2 stalk celery, chopped
2 med. onions, chopped
6 c. water
3 cans tomato paste
1 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper, black
1/2 tsp. red pepper
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 tsp. vinegar

Cook butter and flour until browned; add vegetables. Saute 10-15 minutes. Add water and remaining ingredients except vinegar and shrimp. Simmer 30 minutes. Add vinegar and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes. Add shrimp and bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes. Serve over hot rice. (I add more shrimp than is called for.)

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948038 -- SEAFOOD QUICHE

1 unbaked pie shell
1 lb. fresh or frozen shrimp, peeled
& deveined
3 eggs
1 c. half & half
1 c. grated Swiss cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. onion, chopped
2 tbsp. butter

Cook shrimp and drain. Mix eggs, cream, cheese, salt and pepper. Saute onions in butter until soft. Add to egg mixture along with shrimp. Pour into pie shell. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes. Serves 6. I use half fresh or frozen shrimp and the rest canned crab.

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948039 -- VIVIAN'S SEAFOOD NEWBURG

1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen green beans
(can use can beans but they
are not as pretty)
3/4 lb. fresh or frozen shrimp
3/4 lb. fresh or frozen scallops
1 c. water
1 c. sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tbsp. thin sliced green onion
1 tbsp. margarine or butter
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 c. water
1/2 c. nonfat dry powdered milk
1 beaten egg white
2 tbsp. dry white wine
3/4 c. soft bread crumbs
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan
1 tbsp. margarine or butter

Cook and drain green beans according to directions on package. Combine thawed shrimp, scallops and 1 cup water. Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 2-3 minutes until scallops and shrimp are opaque. Drain. In a skillet cook mushrooms and green onion in 1 tablespoon margarine about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, salt, nutmeg and pepper. Add water and nonfat dry powdered milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat. Gradually stir in 1 cup hot mixture into beaten egg white until blended. Return to remaining hot mixture in skillet. Add wine and fish, stir until bubbly. Spoon over green beans. Toss bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese together. Add melted margarine. Sprinkle over other mixture. Bake in 400 degree oven about 10 minutes until brown.

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948040 -- MYRA'S SHRIMP SPAGHETTI

6 oz. spaghetti
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1/4-1/2 crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
1 (16 oz.) pkg. frozen peeled
deveined shrimp (or fresh)
1/2 c. chopped green pepper

Cook spaghetti according to directions on package; drain and keep warm. In saucepan combine undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, oregano, basil, red pepper, garlic powder and thyme. Cook uncovered over medium-low heat 10 minutes until mixture is somewhat thickened, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and green pepper, cook uncovered 10 minutes until shrimp are no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Serve over spaghetti. Serves 6. This is a low cal/low fat meal.

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948041 -- SHRIMP SUPREME

2 lb. shrimp, cooked & peeled
2 c. rice, cooked
1 c. mayonnaise
2 c. cream of chicken soup
1 pkg. green onion soup mix
2 c. Cheddar cheese, grated

Combine all ingredients except cheese and mix well. Pour into lightly greased casserole and top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes or until bubbly. Serves 6.

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948042 -- SEAFOOD AUGRATIN

4 (1 lb.) lobsters or (1 1/2 lbs.
shrimp) or crab
1/4 lb. butter
1 c. sliced mushrooms
1/2 c. white wine or sherry
2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. gruyere cheese, grated

Melt 6 tablespoons butter. Saute seafood 3 minutes. Add mushrooms, saute 2 minutes. Add wine. Cook over low heat 5 minutes. Mix flour, salt, and pepper with cream. Add to seafood stirring until boiling point. Place in casserole dish, sprinkle with cheese, dot with remaining butter. Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Serve over rice. Serves 4.

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948043 -- NOVA'S SHRIMP

2 c. cooked rice
1 lb. shrimp
4 slices bacon
2 green onion tops, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Soy sauce to taste
MSG to taste

Brown bacon, drain well on paper towel. Cook shrimp in bacon drippings until pink. Add rice, crumbled bacon, and chopped onion. Add seasonings. Stir well.

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948044 -- SEAFOOD LASAGNA

Bake 1 hour and 45 minutes. Yield: 12 servings. Delicious! 9 uncooked dried lasagna noodles

--SAUCE:--

3 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 c. dry white wine or milk
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce

--RICOTTA FILLING:--

2 eggs
3/4 c. Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 c. chopped fresh parsley
1 (15 oz.) carton (2 c.) Ricotta
cheese
1 (4 oz.) jar sliced pimiento, drained

--LAYERS:--

1 (12 oz.) pkg. sm. frozen, cooked
shrimp, thawed and drained
1 (8 oz.) pkg. frozen, salad chunks
imitation sea stixs, thawed and
drained
3 c. (12 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
12 fresh parsley sprigs

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Cook noodles according to package directions; rinse. Drain; set aside. In 2 quart saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and garlic until bubbly (1 minute). Stir in 1 1/2 cups milk. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a full boil (4 to 5 minutes); boil 1 minute. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients; set aside. In small bowl, slightly beat eggs; stir in all remaining Ricotta filling ingredients. In greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan layer 1/3 noodles, 1/2 Ricotta filling, 1/2 shrimp, 1/2 sea stixs, 1/3 sauce sauce and 1/3 Swiss cheese. Repeat layering. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and Swiss cheese. Cover with aluminum foil; bake 25 minutes. Uncover; continue baking 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes. 1 serving: Calories 370, protein 28g, carbohydrates 20g, fat 18g, cholesterol 150mg, sodium 483mg. You can use "light" Ricotta cheese, skim milk to reduce fat and calorie intake.

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948045 -- FLOUNDER WITH CREAM OF SHRIMP SOUP

1 pkg. frozen flounder
Salt and pepper to taste
Worcestershire sauce
1 can cream of shrimp soup
Tabasco sauce
1 oz. sherry

Salt and pepper dish. Place in casserole dish and cover with Worcestershire sauce. Pour soup on top. Heat at 350 degrees until bubbly. Add a dash of Tabasco sauce and sherry. Cook about 30-40 minutes.

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948046 -- TERIYAKI-GRILLED SWORDFISH OR SALMON

2/3 c. soy sauce (med. salt)
1/2 c. med.-dry sherry
1 tbsp. sugar
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 tsp. ginger
2 lbs. swordfish or salmon

In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, sherry, sugar, garlic, and ginger. Bring to boil over moderate heat. Place in a shallow glass pan. Marinate fish for about 30 minutes, turning several times. Cook on well-oiled grill, 10 minutes per inch of thickness and brush frequently with marinade. Use marinade as a dipping sauce or pour over rice for good flavor.

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948047 -- SALMON PATTIES

2 tbsp. oil
1 lg. can salmon or 2 cans Chicken of
the Sea boneless and skinless
salmon
1/2 sm. onion, chopped finely
1 tsp. margarine
Salt, pepper or Mrs. Dash
4 tbsp. water ground cornmeal
4 tbsp. flour

In a heavy saucepan, melt margarine and cook onions. Mix together salmon, onion, Mrs. Dash, cornmeal and flour. Make into patties. Use 2 tablespoons of oil and fry patties.

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948048 -- SALMON WELLINGTON

4 oz. boneless, skinless salmon
3 oz. duxelle
3 oz. puff dough

Brown salmon quickly on both sides in
hot oil. Let cool. Coat salmon
with
duxelle. Roll dough to a square, 4 x
5 inch, about 1/8 inch thick. Wrap
dough around fish, which is covered
with duxelle. Refrigerate over an
hour
then brush with egg wash. Cooking
time is 15 minutes in the oven at
425
degrees, or until golden brown.

CEE AAC Phoenix Country Club

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948049 -- HONEY MUSTARD SCALLOPS

2 lbs. sea scallops
1 lb. very lean bacon
1 box sesame seeds
1 jar honey mustard

Rinse scallops with cold water and then if very large cut in half. Pat dry and roll in sesame seeds. Cut bacon strips in half; roll sesame coated scallop in 1/2 slice of bacon. Place on cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees until bacon is crisp. Use honey mustard as a side dip. Serves 6 to 8. Parent

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948050 -- SHRIMP STRATA

Layer: 1. Mix 8 ounces cream cheese and 8 ounces sour cream 2. 3 (6 1/2 oz.) cans tiny shrimp 3. 1 large bottle of cocktail sauce 4. 8 ounces grated Mozzarella cheese 5. Mix together 1 green pepper, chopped, 1 bunch scallions, chopped and 1 large tomato, chopped. Refrigerate covered in a 10" quiche pan. Serves 8 to 10. Parent

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948051 -- CRAB APPLE JELLY

7 c. prepared crab apple juice
9 c. sugar
1 box Sure Jell fruit pectin

Use fully ripe crab apples. Wash and remove stems. Place in 6 or 8 quart boiler; cover with water and boil 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool; to extract juice, place crab apples in dampened jelly bag or several thicknesses of cheesecloth. Let drip; when dripping gently press or squeeze bag. Measure sugar and set aside. Measure juice and Sure Jell. Bring to a full boil over high heat, stirring constantly. At once stir in sugar and bring to a full rolling boil that cannot be stirred down; boil hard for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, skim off foam with large metal spoon. Immediately put into hot jars and seal. Pineland, TX

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948052 -- PASTA AND SEAFOOD MARINARA

1 (16 oz.) can crushed tomatoes
3 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 sm. diced onion
6-8 oz. fresh mushrooms, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp. parsley
2 tsp. oregano
1/4 c. white wine
1 lb. raw shrimp
1/2 lb. raw lg. scallops

Place oil in large frying pan, cook onions and mushrooms until soft. Add salt and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes. Add can of tomatoes, parsley, oregano, and wine. Simmer 10 more minutes. Add seafood (amounts of shrimp and scallops may be altered, according to your own taste, as long as the total equals 1 1/2 pounds). Cook until shrimp are pink and curled and scallops are soft. Serve over angel hair or linguini.

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948053 -- GRILLED ALASKA SALMON

Salmon steaks or fillets
Oil or basting sauce

Place salmon steaks or fillets on hot, well-oiled grill. Grill, allowing 10 minutes per inch of thickness measured at its thickest part; turn once. Thoroughly brush salmon with oil or basting sauce several times during grilling. Grill until salmon flakes easily with a fork at its thickest part.

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948054 -- BAKED SCALLOPS

1 1/2 lb. scallops
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
1 c. bread crumbs
1 egg
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 c. margarine, melted
Bread crumbs

Mix dry ingredients together. Beat egg and milk together. Dip scallops in crumb mixture, egg mixture, and again in crumbs. Place dipped scallops in roasting pan and drizzle melted margarine over all. Bake at 450 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

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948055 -- SEAFOOD CASSEROLE (MICROWAVE)

1/2 lb. cod, haddock, pollock fillets,
cut into pieces of the same size
3 sm. tomatoes, chopped
2 sm. green peppers, chopped
1 tsp. parsley
1/2 tsp. thyme
2 tsp. paprika
1 bay leaf
1/2 c. white wine
1/2 lb. pollock fillets, cut into
pieces of the same size
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. seafood seasoning
1/4 c. water
3 tbsp. margarine
2 1/2 tbsp. flour

In a 4-quart casserole dish, melt margarine on medium high (80%) power for 45 seconds or until it melts. Add flour, stir, cover and cook on medium high (80%) power for 1 minute. Stir and reset for 30 seconds, stir and reset for 15 seconds. Add onion, pepper, celery, spices, wine and water. Mix together well, cover, cook at high power (100%) for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, stir. Cook for 2 minutes at high power (100%). Reduce to medium (70%) heat, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Stir every 3 minutes. Place pieces of fish on top, cover and cook at high power (100%) for 4 minutes. Stir, serve with bread. Serves 5.

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948056 -- SHRIMP STROGANOFF

1 lb. lg. shrimp
3 tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 lb. mushrooms
2 tbsp. dry sherry
2 tubes. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 env. chicken-flavor bouillon
1 (8 oz.) container sour cream
2 tsp. minced parsley for garnish

ABOUT 45 MINUTES BEFORE SERVING: Shell and devein shrimp; rinse with running cold water and pat dry with paper towels. In 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, in 2 tablespoons hot butter or margarine (1/4 stick), cook shrimp, stirring frequently, until shrimp turn pink and are tender, about 5 minutes. With slotted spoon, remove shrimp to bowl. To drippings in skillet, add 1 more tablespoon hot butter or margarine. Add mushrooms and sherry; cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are tender. In cup, stir flour, pepper, bouillon, and 1 cup water until blended; stir into mushrooms. Cook mushroom mixture, stirring constantly, until sauce boils and thickens slightly. Reduce heat to low; stir in sour cream until blended. Return shrimp to skillet and cook over low heat, stirring, until shrimp are hot; do not boil. Pour Stroganoff into serving bowl; garnish with parsley. Rice makes a perfect complement. Makes 4 main dish servings.

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948058 -- SHRIMP SCAMPI

6 cloves garlic
1 1/2 lb. lg. shrimp
1 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. oil
Salt & pepper
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Mince garlic. Shell and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. In large frying pan, melt the butter in the oil over medium high heat. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, lemon juice and parsley. Toss until shrimp are coated. Serve immediately. Note: You may cut down on the amount of garlic used depending on your own like or dislike of a strong garlic flavor. T4544 Records SDR 11: Second End Connectors, after forming.

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948059 -- SQUARE SHRIMP FOO YOUNG

5 beaten eggs
1 (4 oz.) can shrimp
1 chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 can sliced water chestnuts
1/2 c. fresh sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 beef bouillon cube
1/4 c. boiling water
1/4 tsp. sugar

Combine eggs, shrimp, onion, celery, chestnuts, mushrooms and 1 tablespoon soy sauce in bowl. Dissolve bouillon in water. Add combined 2 tablespoons soy sauce and cornstarch and sugar to the bouillon water over medium low heat and cook until very thick. Add this sauce to the egg mix. Heat wok until 300 degrees (or skillet) and pour the mix in spreading evenly. Cook 10 minutes, cut into squares and turn. Cook 5 minutes on other side. T4544 Records

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948060 -- FRIED OYSTERS

Fresh oysters are best, but you can use store bought ones if need be. Rinse and dry well. Roll in bread crumbs, then beaten egg. Then in bread crumbs again. Fry oysters in butter until brown and well done. Season with salt, pepper and paprika to taste.

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948061 -- OYSTER BAKE

1 1/2 pt. oysters
3-4 c. cracker crumbs
3/4 lb. melted butter

In 9 x 13 inch baking dish, alternate layers of crackers, oysters and butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. T4544 Records

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948062 -- DAN'S WHOLE BAKED AND DECORATED SALMON

1 salmon cleaned with head, tail and skin on. Roll up a lot of foil and place into belly for support. Stand fish up (like it were swimming) on sheet pan. Cover fish with salad oil and season with salt and pepper. To seal completely wrap fish with foil. To help hold fish up while baking use coffee mugs full of water. Line pan with diced onions and celery. Fill pan with water or white wine. Bake at 275 degrees for 3-4 hours until done, depending on size of fish. Remove from oven. Cool overnight or until cold enough to decorate. Peel off skin on sides leave head, tail as is. Remove fins. Carefully trim off grey fat to expose pink meat. Coat with unflavored gelatin and cool. Repeat 3-4 coats and then decorate; with lemons, prawns, shrimp, crab legs and tomatoes. Glaze with gelatin after to hold pieces on . This is exceptional as a center piece for dinner party, and it tastes great too. T4541 Test

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948063 -- BATTER FOR FRIED SHRIMP

1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
3/4 c. ice water
1/4 c. milk
2 tbsp. vegetable oil

Combine ingredients and beat well. Dip shrimp and fry in deep fat.

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948064 -- SHRIMP SPAGHETTI GRATIN

3 lb. raw shrimp
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tbsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. prepared barbecue seasoning
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 c. butter, cut in 1" slices
8 oz. spaghetti, cooked & drained
8 oz. Velveeta cheese, grated

Wash the shrimp in cold water and drain them for 1 hour. In a large shallow baking dish arrange the shrimp evenly. Combine the herbs, spices and seasonings; sprinkle mixture over the shrimp. Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue seasoning and butter. Bake the mixture, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Peel the shrimp when they are cool enough to handle. (Note: I prefer to peel the shrimp before cooking, it is not as messy.) Transfer the sauce in the bottom of the baking dish to a container with a pouring lip. Arrange the shrimp on the spaghetti and pour sauce over. Top with cheese and bake at 350 degrees until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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948065 -- SHRIMP KABOBS

1 (8 oz.) pkg. frozen peeled &
deveined shrimp
3 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tbsp. catsup
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
Dash onion powder
1 (8 oz.) can pineapple chunks (juice
pack), drained
1/4 c. cashews or peanuts, coarsely
chopped (optional)
Hot cooked rice

1. Place frozen shrimp in a colander. Run cool water over shrimp just until thawed. Pat dry with paper towels. 2. Meanwhile, stir together soy sauce, catsup, ginger and onion powder. Set aside. Alternately thread four 12 inch skewers with shrimp and pineapple chunks. Place the skewers on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Brush with some of the soy mixture. 3. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat for 2 minutes. Turn kabobs. Brush with more soy mixture. Broil 1-3 minutes more or until shrimp turns pink. Brush with remaining soy mixture. Stir cashews or peanuts into hot cooked rice. Serve kabobs with rice. Garnish with celery leaves, if desired. Makes 2 servings.

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948066 -- SALMON CROQUETTES

2 c. cooked fresh salmon (or other
leftover cooked fish)
2 tbsp. low-fat or fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 c. unseasoned dry bread crumbs,
divided
1/4 c. finely chopped scallions,
divided
2 tbsp. minced parsley, divided
Freshly ground black pepper
Few dashes red pepper sauce
1 egg white, beaten until foamy
1 c. canned crushed tomatoes
Salt to taste
Lemon & parsley for garnish

Coarsely chop salmon and place in medium bowl. Mix with mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons of the scallions, 1 tablespoon of the parsley, black pepper and hot sauce. Stir in egg white. Shape into 4 patties and coat lightly with remaining bread crumbs. Cover and refrigerate. In small nonstick skillet combine tomatoes and remaining scallions; simmer about 10 minutes. Stir in remaining parsley, season with salt and pepper. Keep sauce warm. Place croquettes on foil-lined broiler pan. Broil 4-6 inches from heat source until lightly browned (about 4-5 minutes per side). To serve: Place 1/4 cup sauce on each individual plate, top with 2 salmon croquettes and garnish with lemon wedge and parsley. Serves 2.

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948067 -- MICHAELS MARVELOUS MUSSELS

Cook in a heavy skillet: 2 lg. cloves garlic, chopped
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 bag mussels
1/2 c. wine

Wash and clean mussels. Brown garlic in olive oil; add wine and mussels. Simmer covered until mussels steam open. Do not drain. Serve with Italian bread.

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948068 -- BARBECUED SHRIMP

1 c. butter (2 sticks)
1 (16 oz.) bottle Italian dressing
4 tbsp. minced garlic
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. black pepper
2 tsp. lemon juice
2 lb. large fresh, unshelled shrimp
1 lg. lemon, thinly sliced
Sliced French bread

Place butter, dressing, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, pepper and lemon juice in a large skillet or saucepan. Cook over medium heat until butter melts. Turn off heat and let stand for 20 minutes. Place shrimp in a large baking pan. Pour sauce over shrimp and stir lightly. Cover all shrimp with sauce. Place lemon slice over shrimp. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Do not overcook or shrimp will dry out. Serve with bread for dipping.

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948069 -- SALMON PATTIES

2 lg. eggs
2 (7 1/2 oz. each) cans red sockeye
salmon, drained, flaked
2/3 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/4 c. finely chopped parsley
1 to 2 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. salt
Pepper to taste
1 c. corn oil

In medium bowl, beat eggs enough to blend yolks and whites; stir in salmon, 1/3 cup of the bread crumbs, onion, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper until well-mixed. Shape into 4 (each about 1" thick) oval-shaped patties. Coat with remaining bread crumbs. Line a tray with wax paper and place the patties, well apart and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. In a 10 inch skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add patties. Shallow - fry, turning once, until evenly browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve very hot. Good accompanied with tartar sauce.

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948070 -- SHRIMP DE JONGHE

2 cloves garlic, mash to a paste, mix with 1/3 teaspoon tarragon, parsley, chervil shallot. Add to 1/2 cup sweet butter and 1 cup bread crumbs blended together. Season to taste with dash salt, pepper, nutmeg, mace and thyme. Add 1/2 cup dry sherry. Alternate layers of 2 pounds shelled and deveined cooked shrimp with above mixture. Top with generously buttered bread crumbs. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

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948071 -- SHRIMP SCAMPI

6 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 lb. lg. jumbo shrimp, shelled
and deveined, leave tails on
1 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Melt butter in oil. Add shrimps. Cook about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cook 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, and parsley. Toss until coated. Serve immediately.

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948072 -- POOR-MAN'S LOBSTER

Water in Dutch oven
1 unpeeled potato
1 whole onion, skinless
2 lb. fish
1 tbsp. salt
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Boil water, potato, onion, salt, and lemon juice for 45 minutes. Put frozen fish in and boil for 15 minutes or until flakes apart. Serve with a stick of melted butter and 2 dashes Tabasco sauce and lemon, or with tartar sauce.

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948073 -- SALMON PATTIES

2 sm. cans salmon
1/4 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. butter
2/3 c. bread crumbs or crackers
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. dry mustard

Brown onion in butter. Drain salmon, reserve 1/3 cup of liquid. Remove any bones. Mix into browned onion the salmon, 1/3 cup salmon liquid, egg, parsley, mustard and 1/3 cup crumbs. Shape into patties, roll in remaining 1/3 cup crumbs. Fry until lightly browned. 8 patties.

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948074 -- SIMPLE SALMON

1 lg. can red salmon
1/4 c. onion, chopped fine
1 or 2 tbsp. vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Remove bones from salmon. Mix all ingredients well. Cover and chill a few hours to blend flavors. Serve on fresh homemade bread or crackers.

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948075 -- CRAB SALAD

1 lb. imitation crab meat, cut in bite
size pieces
1 to 2 stalks celery, chopped fine
Mayonnaise to taste

Combine all ingredients and serve on lettuce leaf or on a croissant for a great sandwich.

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948076 -- BARBEQUED SHRIMP

3 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 lb. margarine
2 tbsp. Dijon style mustard
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. coarse black pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp. crab boil
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1 1/2 lb. lg. shrimp, with shells

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small frying pan fry bacon until clear; add margarine and all other ingredients except the shrimp. Simmer for 5 minutes. Place the shrimp in an open baking dish, and pour sauce over the top. Stir once to coat all the shrimp. Bake in an uncovered dish for 20 minutes, stirring twice during the baking process. Serve hot and at once! You may peel these shrimp before eating, but not before cooking. Have a towel ready for each guest, for this most delicious dish is very messy!!

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948077 -- CRAB SHRIMP MORAY

1 stick butter
1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. grated onion
1/2 c. chopped green onion
1/8 c. chopped parsley
2 c. cream
1 c. dry white wine or vermouth
2 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 1/2 oz. Grugere imported Swiss
cheese
2 cans artichokes (bottoms quartered)
2 tbsp. lemon juice
2 lb. shrimp
1 lb. lump crab meat
1/2 lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tbsp. grated Romano cheese

In a 2 quart sauce pan melt butter, stir in flour and cook 5 minutes over medium flames, stirring. Add onions, green onions and cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring. Add parsley and gradually add cream. Allow to get hot but do not boil. Add wine, salt and peppers. Blend well and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add Swiss cheese, cover, turn off heat and cool. When lukewarm add lemon juice. In a 3 quart casserole make alternate layers of crab meat, shrimp, quartered artichoke bottoms, sliced raw mushrooms, using sauce between layers and on top. Cover and refrigerate until ready to reheat for serving. Pur uncovered, room temperature casserole in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 45 minutes. Before baking sprinkle with Romano cheese. Serve in pastry cups. Serves 8 to 10.

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948078 -- ROYAL SEAFOOD CASSEROLE

2 cans cream of shrimp soup
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 sm. onion, grated
3/4 c. milk
Salt and pepper (cayenne)
Worcestershire sauce
Lemon juice to taste
3 lb. shrimp (cleaned and boiled)
1 can (5 oz.) crab meat (rinsed and
drained)
1 can water chestnuts, drained and
sliced
3/4 c. diced celery
1/4 c. diced bell pepper
1 1/2 c. uncooked rice (cook and cool)
Paprika and sliced almonds for garnish

Blend together soup and mayonnaise, add remaining ingredients. If mixture is dry, additional milk may be added. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 4 to 5.

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948079 -- SALMON

1 can salmon
1/2 c. meal
1 egg

Mix all ingredients together. With 2 teaspoons, scoop mixture with one, push off with other. Put into deep hot fat. When fried, they will float and turn themselves.

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948080 -- HOT BUTTERED SHRIMP

Cleaned, boiled shrimp
1 bottle Italian dressing
1 stick butter
Juice of 1 lemon

Combine last 3 ingredients and simmer shrimp in sauce for at least 15 minutes before serving.

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948081 -- LOW COUNTRY SHRIMP BOIL

4 qts. water
2 bottles beer (optional)
2 lemons, quartered
2 onions, quartered
1 (2 oz.) Special Seasoning (I use
Old Bay)
2 bay leaves
2 potatoes, quartered
1 Hillshire Farm Polska Kielbasa, cut
in chunks
1 pkg. Sweet Select Corn on the cob
1 1/2 - 2 lb. shrimp, head off-shells
on

Combine first 6 ingredients, cook at a rolling boil for 15 minutes. Lower to medium boil; add sausage. Cook 15-20 minutes, then add potatoes, cook 15-20 minutes, then add corn. Cook 15-20 minutes. Bring back to a rolling boil; add shrimp. Cook 1-3 minutes. Drain and serve. Serves 4.

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948082 -- SHRIMP AND PASTA

1 lb. shrimp, cleaned, cooked &
deveined
1 lb. rotini, cooked
1 c. broccoli & cauliflower, flowerets
1/4 c. green onions
1 sm. jar pimiento, drained
1/8 c. mayonnaise
1/8 c. sour cream
1/4 c. thousand island salad dressing
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Salt, white pepper & red pepper to
taste

Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, salad dressing, lemon juice, salt and peppers. Combine with remaining ingredients. Refrigerate 4 hours before serving.

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948083 -- SPICY BAKED SHRIMP

1/2 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. cajun or creole seasoning
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. soy sauce
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 lb. uncooked large shrimp, shelled,
deveined

Combine first 7 ingredients in 9x13 inch baking dish. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate one hour. Bake at 450 degrees for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serves 4. LL - Teacher

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948084 -- SPICY SHRIMP

1/2 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. cajun seasoning
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. soy sauce
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 lb. shrimp, shelled & deveined
1 pkg. fresh linguini or angel hair
pasta & prepare as directed

Combine first 7 ingredients in 9x13 inch baking dish. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate one hour. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Bake until shrimp are cooked thoroughly, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Serve over pasta. Garnish with lemon wedge and serve with French bread.

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948085 -- LEMON & GARLIC SHRIMP

1 1/2 lb. lg. shrimp (in shell)
2 cloves garlic
1 scallion
1 lemon
1 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. olive oil
Salt
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Peel and devein shrimp. Mince the garlic and chop scallion. Squeeze 2 tablespoons juice from lemon. Heat butter and oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the shrimp, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt. Saute, stirring until shrimp turns pink (3-4 minutes). Stir in lemon juice and scallions. Sprinkle with parsley and serve. 4 servings.

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948086 -- POOR MAN'S LOBSTER

2 c. water
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
1 tsp. celery seed
Salt
1 lb. frozen haddock

Bring all ingredients to a boil then add haddock. Cook 25 minutes. Serve with hot melted butter.

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948087 -- SPAGHETTI & SHRIMP SALAD

8 oz. very thin spaghetti
1 cucumber, seeded & chopped
1 bunch radishes, sliced
1 bunch scallions, including 1 inch
of green tops, sliced
1 lb. med. shrimp, cleaned & cooked,
chopped in pieces

--DRESSING:--

1 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. milk
1/3 c. bottled cole slaw dressing
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1/2 tsp. celery salt
1/8 tsp. basil
1 tbsp. dried parsley

Break spaghetti into quarters. Cook according to package directions with 1 tablespoon oil. Drain. Add remaining ingredients. DRESSING: Combine dressing ingredients. Toss dressing and spaghetti mixture and refrigerate several hours or overnight. 8 servings.

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948088 -- BOW TIES WITH SHRIMP AND BROCCOLI

1 head fresh broccoli
1 lb. med. shrimp
1 can chicken broth
1 med. onion, finely sliced
1 lg. tomato, diced
1/3 c. olive oil
1 lb. bow tie macaroni, cooked
according to pkg. directions

Wash and cut up fresh broccoli. Simmer broccoli in 1 can chicken broth until tender. Heat oil in skillet. Saute' onion and shrimp until pink. Add diced tomato and broccoli and broth. Pour over cooked pasta. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with grated cheese.

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948089 -- SHRIMP SALAD CRUNCH

1 can shrimp
1 c. cut up celery
1 c. slivered raw carrots
1 tsp. diced onion
1 c. mayonnaise
1 sm. can shoe string potatoes

Combine all ingredients just before serving.

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948090 -- NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD CHOWDER

1 lb. whitefish, skin and bones removed
1 c. diced celery
1 lg. onion, chopped
5 med. potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. cold water
2 cans (6-1/2 oz. each) minced clams,
liquid reserved
1 can (4 oz.) tiny shrimp, drained
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1/2 jar (1 oz.) pimiento, drained
Fresh chopped parsley

In a large Dutch oven, place fish and enough water to cover. Cook over medium heat until fish flakes with a fork, about 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, remove fish and break into bite-size pieces; set aside. Measure cooking liquid and add enough additional water to equal 4 cups. In the liquid, cook celery, onions and potatoes until tender. Combine the flour and water to make a paste; stir into chowder. Cook and stir until mixture boils. Add reserved fish, clams with liquid, shrimp, crabmeat, salt, pepper, butter, milk and pimiento. Heat through, stirring occasionally. Garnish with parsley. Yields: 3-1/2 quarts. I don't lawn of a recipe that better represents our area than chowder. I adapted it from my mom's clam chowder recipe, and guests often request it.

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948091 -- LAYERED CRAB SALAD

4 c. torn lettuce
2 c. (1/2 lb.) fresh pea pods, cut
into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 c. chopped red peppers
2 c. chopped cucumber
1 1/2 c. crabmeat or 1 pkg. (8 oz.)
imitation crabmeat
1 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. dried dill weed or 1 tbsp.
chopped fresh dill
Sweet red pepper rings
Fresh dill sprigs

In a 2-1/2 quart clear glass serving bowl, layer lettuce, pea pods, chopped peppers, cucumber and crabmeat. Combine mayonnaise, sugar and dill; spread over crab. Cover and chill several hours or overnight. Garnish with pepper rings and dill. Yield: 6 servings. I am secretary of the University of Oregon. I love living in Oregon and enjoy cooking with the many foods available in this part of the country. Crabmeat is abundant here and makes a great company dinner.

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948092 -- CRAB SOUP

1/4 c. margarine
1/4 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. flour
6 to 10 drops hot pepper sauce
5 c. skim milk
16 oz. flaked imitation crab meat (3
1/2 c.)
1/4 c. scallions, sliced

Melt margarine in large saucepan. Add celery, cook 3 minutes. Add flour and stir over low heat until frothy. Cook additional 3 minutes, stirring often. Add hot pepper sauce. Gradually stir in milk. Increase heat and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Allow to simmer and thicken 10 minutes. Add crab meat and scallions. Makes 4 servings.

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948093 -- SEAFOOD SALAD

1 (7 oz.) pkg. macaroni rings
6 to 8 seafood legs, cut in pieces
1 lg. onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
3 or 4 lg. cauliflowerets, thinly
sliced
Frozen peas, thawed (optional)
1 c. Spin Blend (more if desired)
1/2 c. cottage cheese (more if
desired)
Salt & pepper to taste

Cook macaroni as directed on package; drain. Mix gently with seafood logs, onion, celery, cauliflower, and peas. Combine Spin Blend and cottage cheese; carefully stir into macaroni mixture. Add salt and pepper. Makes 8 to 10 servings. Chill immediately.

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948094 -- CRAB GUMBO

2 onions
4 tomatoes
7 c. water
10 okra
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs parsley
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. chili peppers
4 tbsp. butter
1 lb. lump crabmeat

Add all ingredients together except crabmeat and butter. Cook for 30 minutes. Cook crabmeat and butter together for 20 minutes. Add together and cook over low heat for 30 minutes.

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948095 -- SHRIMP BISQUE

1 lb. shrimp, boiled, peeled & finely
chopped
1/2 c. chopped yellow onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
4 tbsp. butter
4 tbsp. flour
4 c. fish stock
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
2 c. whipping cream

Make this a day before serving and do not freeze it. Saute chopped onion and celery in butter for 4 minutes. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and quickly stir to form an even coating for about 2 minutes. Stir in hot fish stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Add cooked shrimp and continue stirring for 10 to 15 minutes. Add salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Right before serving reheat soup and add cream. Gently heat through. Do not boil! Serve immediately. Serves 8.

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948096 -- SHRIMP & RICE SALAD

1 c. uncooked rice
6 scallions, sliced
1 lb. shrimp, cooked & peeled
1 c. (homemade) mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt to taste
Toasted sesame seeds
Steamed snow peas

Cook rice and let cool. Add scallions, shrimp, mayonnaise, ginger, lemon juice and salt. Adjust seasonings to taste. Cool in refrigerator several hours if desired. Serve at room temperature, sprinkled with sesame seeds and surrounded by snow peas on a large platter or shallow bowl. Serves 6.

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948097 -- SANTA FE SHRIMP SALAD

--DRESSING:--

4 sm. green onions, chopped
1 c. chopped fresh cilantro
1 c. fresh lime juice
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. sugar
1/4 jalapeno chili, chopped sm.
1 tsp. salt

--SALAD:--

1 1/2 c. frozen corn, thawed
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed
1 med. zucchini, diced
1 avocado, peeled, diced
1 lg. red bell pepper, diced
3/4 c. diced red onion
1 1/4 lbs. lg. peeled, deveined
cooked shrimp
Red leaf lettuce

Blend dressing ingredients in blender or food processor until smooth. I cook shrimp after peeling and deveining them by pan frying them for a few minutes in Italian dressing. Combine corn, black beans, zucchini, avocado, red pepper and red onion in large bowl. Reserve 6 or more shrimp for garnish. Cut remaining shrimp crosswise into 1/2 inch thick rounds, add to salad. Toss salad with dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Arrange lettuce leaves on plates or in a large dish. Top with salad. Garnish with whole shrimp, cilantro sprigs and lime wedges.

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948098 -- SALMON PASTA SALAD WITH SAN FRANCISCO VINAIGRETTE

--SALMON PASTA SALAD:--

1 green bell pepper, seeded, washed &
minced
1 red bell pepper, seeded, washed &
minced
1 bunch celery stalks, minced
1 bunch fresh dill, minced or 2 tsp.
dried
2 tsp. olive oil
3 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. Dijon mustard
Salt & pepper to taste
1 (15 1/2 oz.) can salmon, drained &
flaked
2 lbs. shell pasta, cooked al dente
1 1/2 c. San Francisco Vinaigrette,
recipe below
1 c. fresh Parmesan cheese, grated or
use shaker style
Green pepper, mushrooms, cherry
tomatoes or avocados or any
combination thereof for garnish

In a large bowl place the minced green and red peppers, celery, dill, olive oil, mayonnaise, mustard, salt and pepper. Mix the ingredients together. Add the salmon and mix it in. Add the pasta and mix it in. Add the Vinaigrette and mix the ingredients together thoroughly. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Sprinkle with the Parmesan and garnish. Serves at least 10. --SAN FRANCISCO VINAIGRETTE--

2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 red bell pepper, seeded, washed &
chopped
1 tsp. thyme
1/2 c. red wine vinegar (or mix 1/2 &
1/2 with balsamic vinegar)
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 c. olive oil
1 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper

Mix all ingredients except the oil together. Add oil in a steady stream while using a wire whisk or fork until desired consistency is achieved. Cover and refrigerate.

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948099 -- CRAB SALAD

1 loaf white sandwich bread, sliced
2 cans crab, drained
1 can tiny shrimp
About 3 c. mayonnaise
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 c. celery, chopped

Freeze the bread. This makes it easier to cut. Butter the bread, trim off crusts and cube. Ad 4 hard boiled eggs and the onion; mix well and refrigerate overnight. Four hours before serving, add the crab, shrimp and one cup chopped celery and enough mayonnaise to moisten. This makes a large salad. Would serve 10 to 12.

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948100 -- SHRIMP SALAD WITH BROWN RICE

1 c. brown rice
1 1/2 c. fresh shrimp
1/2 c. celery, cut up
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. curry powder
1/2 c. green onion, chopped
Salt & pepper to taste
Paprika

Cook rice and when done let cool well. Add remaining ingredients and mix. Garnish with paprika.

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948101 -- SHRIMP SALAD

1 c. carrots, shredded
1/2 c. grated sharp cheese
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. onion, chopped
1 c. shrimp, drained

Let all combined stand in refrigerator at least 3 hours. Before serving add 1 can of chow mein noodles.

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948102 -- SEAFOOD WILD RICE

--DRESSING:--

1 tbsp. garlic, minced
2 tbsp. curry powder
1/4 c. olive oil
2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. salt & pepper
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. orange juice
1/4 c. lemon juice
1/4 c. chutney, chopped

--WILD RICE:--

1 lb. wild rice, uncooked
5 c. chicken broth
1 1/4 c. frozen petite peas
3/4 c. celery, diced
1/2 c. green onion, chopped
1 lb. sm. to med. shrimp, cooked,
peeled & deveined
1 lb. sea legs or crab meat, cut in
1/2 pieces

Saute garlic and curry in olive oil in small skillet. Combine remaining dressing ingredients in medium bowl. Mix well. Add garlic mixture. Simmer rice in chicken broth one hour, until rice is tender and puffed open. Drain and cool. Add remaining ingredients; toss with dressing. Rochester, MN

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948103 -- SALMON STEW

1 can pink salmon
2 med. onions, chopped
1 can tomato soup
2 c. boiled potatoes
Dash of Tabasco sauce

Make sure you pick all the little bones out of salmon. Put in large pot and add chopped onions, soup and chopped, boiled potatoes and Tabasco sauce. Simmer about 20 minutes. Serve over a bed of rice.

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948105 -- SHRIMP SALAD

1 pkg. salad macaroni, cooked
1 ($5.00) bag shrimp, cooked & chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 med. onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped

Mix all together and salt to taste. --DRESSING:--

About 1 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. sugar
Scant tsp. vinegar cut with little
water

Mix and toss with salad ingredients. Tampa Bay, Florida

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948107 -- SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD

1/3 c. corn oil
1 lb. med. shrimp, shelled and
deveined
2 cloves garlic
1/4 c. white wine
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. salt
f.g. pepper
8 oz. sm. pasta shells, cooked
1 can artichoke hearts, drained and
quartered
1/2 c. red pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 c. black olives, sliced
1/2 c. onions, minced

In a large skillet heat oil over a medium high heat. Add shrimp and garlic and saute until shrimp is pink. Remove from heat. Stir in wine, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl combine shrimp, pasta, artichokes, peppers, olives and onions. Toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

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948108 -- SEAFOOD CHOWDER

1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. sliced celery
1 garlic clove
2 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 c. white wine
1/2 c. parsley
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 lb. fish - use firm fish such as
shark, halibut, swordfish
2 cans tiny shrimp

Saute onion, celery, garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes, wine, parsley, thyme, pepper. Simmer 20 minutes. Add fish and shrimp. Simmer 7 to 10 minutes.

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948109 -- SEAFOOD SALAD

4 to 5 c. crab meat
1 c. green pepper, chopped
1 c. onion, chopped
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1 c. celery, chopped
As much chopped lettuce as desired

Mix all ingredients well and refrigerate.

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948110 -- MACARONI AND SHRIMP SALAD

12 oz. pkg. Elbow macaroni
2 c. frozen peas, thawed and drained
6 hard boiled eggs
12 oz. shrimp, or crabmeat
4 green onions, diced
2 carrots, grated
1 green pepper, diced
1 3/4 c. celery, chopped
Spices: salt, pepper, a little
seasoned salt, garlic powder and
dried parsley.
Mayonnaise, probably 2 c. or so

Mix all ingredients together.

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948111 -- SEAFOOD SALAD

1/2 lb. imitation crab
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 c. chopped celery
1 tbsp. minced dried chives
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tsp. prepared mustard
1 tbsp. chopped dill pickles
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. pepper

Combine and chill. Serves 4. Recipe can be doubled and tripled.

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948112 -- CRAB BISQUE

1 can mushroom soup
1 can asparagus soup
1 1/2 cans evaporated milk
1/2 lb. crab meat
1 c. half and half
1/4 c. cooking sherry option
1 tsp. old bay seasoning

Blend soups and stir in milk and cream. Heat to boiling. Add crab meat and heat.

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948113 -- CREAM OF CRAB SOUP

1 can cream of asparagus soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
3 cans of milk
1 lb. crab meat
Parsley flakes
Old bay seasoning

Bring soup and milk to simmer. Add crab meat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add old bay to taste. Serve hot.

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948114 -- CORN AND CRAB BISQUE

1/2 c. chop celery
1/2 c. chopped green onions
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. butter, melted
2 cans of potato soup
1 can cream corn
1 1/2 c. half and half
1 1/2 c. milk
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. white pepper
Dash hot sauce
1 lb. crabmeat
Chop parsley and lemon slices,
optional

Saute' celery, green pepper and onions in butter, in Dutch oven. Add soup, corn, half and half, milk, bay leaves, thyme, garlic powder, pepper and hot sauce; cook until thoroughly heated. Gently stir in crab meat and heat. Discard bay leaves. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices if desired. Yield: 11 cups.

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948115 -- MACARONI AND SALMON SALAD

1 lb. elbow macaroni
1 (14 oz.) can salmon or 2 cans tuna
6 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tsp. mustard
3 sm. onions

Boil macaroni for about 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked. Drain and rinse. Drain juice from canned salmon. ???? Crumble into small pieces. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, and onions into macaroni. Mix well and refrigerate.

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948116 -- EGG & SMOKED SALMON SALAD

12 lg. eggs, hard-cooked, shelled &
coarsely chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
1 sm. red onion, minced
3 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
5 oz. smoked salmon, cut into 1/4
inch, diced
1 c. (or as needed) Hellmann's light
mayonnaise
Salt & freshly ground pepper to taste

Place the eggs, celery, onion, dill and salmon in a mixing bowl and toss to combine. Stir in enough mayonnaise to bind the salad, being careful not to make it too wet. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.

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948117 -- CRAB & CORN BISQUE

1/2 c. green onions
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. butter, melted

Saute above ingredients in large pan. --ADD ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS:--

2 cans cream of potato soup
2 cans creamed corn
3 c. milk
2 bay leaves
1 tsp. thyme
1/4 tsp. pepper
Dash of hot sauce

Cook until heated. Stir in 1 pound crabmeat and discard the bay leaves. Makes 10 cups.

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948118 -- SHRIMP - VEGETABLE BISQUE

3 1/2 c. (about 1 lb.) zucchini, sliced
1 c. carrots, sliced
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. green onion, sliced
1/2 c. butter
1 tbsp. flour
1 3/4 c. milk
2 c. water
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 c. dry white wine (or increase
water by 1/2 c.)
1/2 c. sour cream
2 tsp. chicken bouillon granules
1 (4 1/2 oz.) can tiny shrimp

In covered Dutch oven, cook zucchini, carrots, celery and onion in butter until tender, about 20 minutes. Blend in flour. Stir in milk. Cook and stir until bubbly. Pour into blender, cover and blend until smooth. In same pan combine water, soup, wine, sour cream and bouillon granules. Then stir in the puree and shrimp. Heat through, but DO NOT BOIL. Garnish with cucumber slices. Makes 8 (1 cup) servings.

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948119 -- SHRIMP SALAD

2 carrots
2 avocados
1 lb. peeled & cooked lg. shrimp
About 1/3 c. bottled Dijon or mustard
dressing
Red leaf lettuce leaves for garnish

Using vegetable peeler, draw peeler lengthwise along carrots forming long ribbons. Lengthwise cut avocados in half; remove and discard seeds. Peel off skin. Crosswise slice 3/4 of an avocado half and fan into individual serving plate; chop remaining avocado. Repeat with remaining avocado halves. Place chopped avocado in medium bowl with shrimp, carrot ribbons and 1/3 cup dressing; toss until mixture is well coated. Divide and spoon shrimp mixture onto serving plates. Arrange a few lettuce leaves on plates. Just before serving, drizzle each serving with a little more dressing.

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948120 -- SALMON OR CLAM CHOWDER

2 cans of salmon or clams, drain and
save liquid
4 carrots, diced
3 stalks celery, diced
3 c. diced potatoes
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 c. butter
2/3 c. onion
4 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. salt
4 c. milk
2 c. shredded cheese, sharp

Melt butter, saute onions, stir in flour until golden brown. Remove from heat and stir in liquid. Add celery, potatoes, carrots and add just enough water to cover vegetables. Cook until tender. Then add milk and cheese, salmon or clams. Warm (do not boil as milk a will curdle), sprinkle with paprika and serve.

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948121 -- CRAB BISQUE

1 (10 1/2 oz.) can cream of mushroom
soup
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can cream of asparagus
soup
1 1/2 cans milk
1 c. light cream
1 c. crab meat
1/4 c. dry white wine

Blend, heat. Serve with dollop of batter.

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948122 -- SALMON AND SPINACH SOUP

2 c. cooked salmon
2 cloves, pressed garlic
1 med. onion, minced
1 tsp. oregano, crumbled
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped
spinach, thawed undrained
1 bottle (8 oz.) clam juice
2 cans (14 1/2 oz.) chicken broth

In a Dutch oven saute' garlic, onion, oregano, nutmeg, pepper with butter and oil until onion is soft. Add undrained spinach, cook 5 minutes. Pour clam juice into a blender. Spoon in 1/2 sauteed spinach mixture and 1/4 salmon. Whip until pureed. Pour back into Dutch oven. Add chicken broth and the rest of the salmon, chunked. Simmer 5 minutes.

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948123 -- CRAB SALAD

8 oz. shell macaroni
2 green onions
1/4 lb. snow peas
2 oz. Cheddar cheese
3/4 lb. imitation crab meat
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/8 tsp. onion powder
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
Dash red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp. sugar
1 c. mayonnaise

Cook the shell macaroni until tender. Drain, rinse and cool. Chop the green onions and halve the snow peas. Grate the cheese and shred the crab meat. Mix the onions, snow peas and cheese with the macaroni. Stir in the spices and mix well. Add the mayonnaise and chill until serving time. This make a light and delicious summer meal, if served with bread or rolls and fresh fruit. Serves 4 (as main dish).

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948124 -- SHRIMP SALAD

1 pkg. Arzo - 47 (pasta)
1 or 2 lbs. of pre-cooked shrimp
Mayonnaise

Cook pasta as directed on box. Mix cooked pasta and shrimp in large salad bowl. Then take 5 or 6 heaping tablespoons of mayonnaise or to desired smoothness. Then serve as an appetizer or as part of regular dinner. Cornwall, NY

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948125 -- SHRIMP AND MUSHROOM CHOWDER

Preparation Time: 30 minutes. Fresh mushrooms and shrimp are the main attractions in this creamy soup. It is ideal to serve on a chilly day for lunch with fresh, hot rolls or bread, as a first course to an elegant meal, or as a late night supper. It can be made ahead and reheated for serving. For 4 servings you will need: 1/2 lb. tiny cooked shrimp, fresh or
frozen
1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 med. onion, chopped
2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 c. fish broth, clam juice or
chicken stock
1/2 c. dry white wine (optional)
1/4 to 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1/4 tsp. mace or nutmeg
1/2 c. whipping cream

TIPS: For the fish broth, save liquid in which you have poached fish. Freeze in 1 cup batches and use for this soup. PREPARATION: Purchase cleaned, shelled shrimp, or rinse frozen shrimp under cold water to remove frost. Drain well. Saute mushrooms and onion in butter for 2 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in flour. Cook 1 minute more over medium heat. Stir in the broth, juice or stock. Add the wine, if used, and bring to a boil. Add salt, thyme, dill weed and mace or nutmeg. Mix well. Add shrimp. Cook until heated through. Stir in cream just before serving. Heat, but do not boil. Garnish soup if desired, with a few thin slices of uncooked mushroom and a small sprig of fresh parsley or dill, if available. Good served with: Hot French bread or rolls. For 2 servings: Half of the ingredients. For 8 servings: Double the ingredients but use only 3 1/2 cups broth. Carmel, NY

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948126 -- LITE SHRIMP SALAD

1 lb. shrimp, boiled & chopped
1/4 c. onions, chopped
1 c. Kraft's no-fat, no cholesterol
mayonnaise
3 boiled eggs (use only 1 yolk)
1/4 c. celery, chopped
Dash of garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients and allow to sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

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948127 -- SHRIMP GUMBO

1 ham hock, cut up
5 to 6 tomatoes
1 c. celery, chopped
1 onion, dropped
1 lb. shrimp
1 1/4 c. cut okra
2 c. fresh corn
1 tsp. sugar
2 c. rice, cooked

Measure 4 to 6 cups water in large pot (chicken broth, may be used). Add tomatoes, celery, onions, corn and ham. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 2 1/2 hours. Last 20 minutes add shrimp, okra and rice.

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948128 -- SEAFOOD CHOWDER

1/2 lb. scallops
1/3 lb. shrimp
1/4 lb. lobster
1 c. minced clams
1 bottle clam juice
1 can evaporated milk
2 c. cream
1 sm. onion, chopped
2 tsp. butter
1 c. potatoes, bite-sized
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. pepper
Salt to taste

Brown onion in butter. Add clams, clam juice and potatoes. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes. Serves 4.

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948129 -- SHRIMP SALAD

2 (4 1/2 oz.) cans shrimp
1 1/2 c. cooked rice
1 c. celery, chopped
2 tbsp. sweet pickle relish or sweet
pickle juice
1/2 c. mayonnaise or enough to mix
well
Salt and pepper to taste

Canned shrimp is usually salty so it is easy to over-salt and lose the shrimp taste. Rice can be added to make a larger quantity, also celery.

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948130 -- SHRIMP SOUP

1/4 c. chopped green onions
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tbsp. cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. margarine
2 cans cream of potato soup
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 1/2 soup cans of milk
2 c. cleaned shrimp
1 can corn

Cook green onions, garlic in margarine until tender. Add cayenne, soup, cream cheese, milk, shrimp and corn. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover. Simmer 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.

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948131 -- SALMON CHOWDER

5 slices bacon
1 tbsp. bacon drippings
3/4 c. chopped onion
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (15 oz.) can salmon; remove skin &
bones, drain, reserve liquid
2 med.-sized raw potatoes, cubed or
2 c. milk

1. In breakfast skillet, fry bacon over medium-low heat until crisp. Drain on paper toweling. Reserve bacon drippings. Crumble bacon. 2. In skillet, combine bacon drippings and onion. Saute over medium-low heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. 3. Combine flour, salt and pepper. Add to onion mixture, stir. Measure salmon liquid, add water to make 3 cups. Gradually add to onion mixture over medium heat. 4. Transfer onion-liquid mixture to 3-quart saucepan. Add potatoes; bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Stir occasionally. 5. Add salmon, milk and crumbled bacon. Heat over low heat until heated thoroughly, about 8 minutes. Stir occasionally. Makes 6 servings. NOTE: One or two 16 ounce cans of potatoes can be substituted for the raw potatoes, eliminating approximately 20 minutes of preparation.

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948133 -- SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. Italian dressing (preferably
"Zesty")
1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
8 oz. Ro-tel (corkscrew) pasta,
cooked & drained
8 oz. imitation crab or lobster meat,
cut in chunks
1/2 to 1 c. broccoli, partially cooked
1 tomato, chopped

Combine mayonnaise, dressing and cheese; mix well. Add crab meat, broccoli and tomato; mix well. Add pasta, mix. Chill for 15 minutes.

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948134 -- NEIMAN MARCUS SEAFOOD SALAD

2 c. cooked rice, chilled
1/2 c. crabmeat or chopped lobster
1/2 c. slivered ham
1/2 c. celery, finely chopped
2 hard-cooked eggs, finely chopped
1 tbsp. chives, chopped
1/4 c. parsley, chopped
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1/2 c. mayonnaise
Salt & pepper to taste

Combine and lightly toss rice, crabmeat, ham, celery, eggs, chives and parsley. Sprinkle with olive oil and red wine vinegar. Add mayonnaise, salt and pepper and mix all together. Chill several hours before serving. Yield 6 servings.

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948135 -- SALMON SALAD

1 can red salmon, drained (& I prefer
to remove bones & dark skin)
3 hard-boiled eggs, diced
1 1/2 c. diced celery
3/4 c. Miracle Whip to which is added
1/3 c. sugar &
1/2 c. sweet pickle relish with juice

Mix last 3 ingredients thoroughly and add to first 3 ingredients. Chill and serve cold.

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948136 -- SHRIMPARONI SALAD

1/2 pkg. Creamette med. shells,
uncooked
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen cooked shrimp,
thawed and drained
1 1/2 c. chopped celery
1 sm. cucumber quartered and sliced
2/3 c. mayonnaise
1/3 c. sour cream
2 tbsp. horseradish sauce
1 tbsp. grated onion
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Prepare shells according to package directions, drain. In large bowl, combine shells, shrimp, celery and cucumber. In small bowl, blend mayonnaise, sour cream, horseradish sauce, onion, seasoned salt and pepper. Add to shells mixture; toss to coat. Cover: chill thoroughly. Toss gently before serving. Garnish as desired. Serves 4 to 6 servings.

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948137 -- MACARONI SALMON SALAD

2 c. cooked and cooled macaroni, 1 c.
broken, uncooked
1 c. diced cucumber
8 oz. can salmon, flaked
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. grated onion
1 tbsp.minced parsley
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients; toss together until blended. Serve hot or cold. Serves 4 to 6.

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948138 -- SOLANA BEACH SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

2 tsp. salt, optional
2 tsp. oil, optional
2 lbs. multi colored rotelle pasta,
cooked and drained
2 cans (3 3/4 oz. each) Bumble Bee
smoked oysters
2 cans ( 7 1/2 oz. each) Bumble Bee
red or pink salmon
1 can (12 1/2 oz.) Bumble Bee solid
or chunk white tuna
1 can (8 oz.) Bumble Bee whole
oysters, drained
1 each small red and green pepper,
julienned
1/2 cucumber peeled, quartered and
sliced 1/4 inch thick
1/4 c. sliced ripe olives
1/4 c. minced parsley
1/4 c. capers, optional
1/2 c. light cream cheese
1 c. low calorie vinaigrette dressing
Green leaf lettuce
Lemon wedges

Prepare and measure all ingredients. Whisk softened cheese with vinigiarette. Fold ingredients into mixture and chill. Layer serving dish with lettuce leaves and spoon salad mixture on top. Garnish with lemon wedges.

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948139 -- OYSTER BISQUE

1 pt. oysters, chopped & juice
1 onion
1 stalk celery
Parsley
Thyme
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp flour
1 pint cream
Salt
Pepper
Nutmeg

Put oysters in a saucepan, add enough water to the oyster juice to make 1 cup. Add 1 slice onion and a bouquet of celery leaves, parsley, and thyme. Simmer 10 minutes. Remove herbs and puree oysters and onions and add to a sauce made of butter, flour and the pint of cream. Season with salt, pepper and a little nutmeg.

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948140 -- BAKED SEAFOOD BISQUE

1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. flour
1 qt. milk
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 c. grated cheese
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/4 c. cooking sherry
18 to 24 oz. frozen seafood

Make white sauce from butter, flour, milk and seasonings. When thickened, add cheese and sherry. Combine with thawed seafood. At this point, it may be refrigerated or frozen. Put in individual oven proof dishes. Top with remaining cheese and crumbs. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 to 20 minutes until brown and bubbly. Serves 4 to 6.

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948141 -- SHRIMP ROUMALADE

1/3 c. salad oil
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. real horseradish
2 tbsp. vinegar
4 tsp. hot mustard
1 c. fine chopped celery
1 tsp. fresh parsley
1/4 c. fine chopped green onions
Shrimp, clean, cooked, cold
Hard-cooked eggs
Cherry tomatoes

Can be made 3 to 4 days in advance. Mix in jar and cool. Put clean, cooked shrimp on bed of lettuce. Sprinkle chopped hard-cooked eggs over shrimp, pour roumalade over everything. Cherry tomato on the side.

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948142 -- SHRIMP SALAD

3 c. cooked rice
1 sm. jar hot cauliflower with
pimento, chopped
1 sm. jar stuffed olives, sliced
3/4 lb. small deveined shrimp or 2 (6
oz.) cans of shrimp
2 tbsp. lemon juice

About 3/4 cup best foods mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. Add chopped onions. Chill well.

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948143 -- CRAB OR SHRIMP LOUIS SALAD

--SALAD:--

Torn salad greens
2 c. crab or shrimp meat
Tomato wedges
Egg wedges
Canned asparagus
Avocado slices

--LOUIS DRESSING:--

1/2 c. refrigerated style French
dressing
1/3 c. bottled chile sauce or catsup
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 black pepper

Prepare and chill dressing by mixing all the ingredients. On serving plate arrange salad greens, mount seafood in center and garnish with vegetables. Serve with Louis dressing. Information Services

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948144 -- CRABMEAT SALAD

1 lb. imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 tbsp. minced onion
2 to 3 tbsp. pickle relish
1 c. mayonnaise
2 to 3 tbsp. Hidden Valley Ranch
dressing
1/2 tsp. Mrs. Dash Seasoning
1 tsp. powdered lemonade mix (or 1/2
tsp. juice)

Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Chill and serve. Serve with crackers as a side dish. VARIATIONS: Add any of the following: A. (thawed) frozen peas about 1/2 cup. B. shredded Colby or cheddar cheese. C. cooked pasta (3 to 4 cups). D. Use your imagination.

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948145 -- SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD

1 qt. mayonnaise
1/4 c. olive oil
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 tbsp. poupon mustard
3 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. hot sauce
2 lbs. macaroni, cooked
2 doz. eggs, chopped
2 c. onion, chopped
2 c. dill pickles, chopped
2 c. celery, chopped
Black olives
2 lbs. cooked salad shrimp

Mix all dressing ingredients together, add rest of ingredients; mix well.

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948146 -- CREAM OF CRAB SOUP

1 lb. Maryland Backfin Crabmeat
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter or margarine
1/3 c. flour
1 c. chicken broth
1/4 tsp. pepper
5 c. milk
Salt to taste

Remove cartilage from crabmeat, melt butter in 3-quart pan. Blend in flour and stir until smooth. Slowly stir in chicken broth and pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes. Add milk and cook slowly, stirring constantly until thickened. Do not boil. Add crabmeat to milk mixture and salt to taste. Remove from heat and serve. Makes about 10 cups.

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948147 -- SHRIMP SALAD

1 box ring macaroni, cooked
3 hard-boiled eggs, diced
20 stuffed olives, diced
1 celery stalk, chopped fine
1 green onion, chopped fine
Frozen tiny salad shrimp, cooked

--DRESSING:--

1/3 c. French or Western dressing
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. whipped cream
Salt & pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients, toss with dressing, refrigerate. May substitute ham, tuna or chicken (diced) for shrimp. Electronics

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948148 -- CRAB & PEA SALAD

1 (6 1/2 oz.) can crab meat
1 c. cooked peas
1 c. cooked white rice
1/4 tsp. curry powder
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. paprika

Mix together, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

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948149 -- SPINACH CRAB SOUP

1 (7 oz.) can crabmeat
10 oz. pkg. chopped spinach
3 tbsp. butter
1 c. diced celery
1/2 c. onion
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. chicken broth, College Inn
2 c. half and half

Drain crabmeat, save liquid. Cook spinach. Melt butter in large saucepan. Add celery and onions and saute until tender. Blend in flour, salt, pepper and nutmeg. Gradually add broth, stirring constantly. Heat to a boil. Add half and half and crab liquid. Stir in crab and spinach. Cook for at least 1/2 hour.

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948150 -- WILD RICE & SHRIMP SALAD

1 c. wild rice or 1 pkg. long grain &
wild rice
1 c. chili sauce
2 tbsp. prepared horseradish
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined,
cooked & cut in half lengthwise
2 tbsp. chopped parsley

Cook rice. Transfer to a large bowl. Meanwhile, combine chili sauce, horseradish and lemon juice in small bowl. Add shrimp and chili sauce mixture to rice, tossing to mix well. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Fold in parsley and spoon onto beds of lettuce.

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948152 -- CRAB SALAD

16 oz. crab meat
2/3 c. mayonnaise
2/3 c. celery, finely sliced
2 tsp. lemon juice

Mix mayonnaise and lemon juice in 2 quart bowl. Add celery and shrimp. Refrigerate until served.

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948153 -- MEAT OR SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

Combine dressing and cheese, mix well: 1/2 c. Miracle Whip
1/4 c. Zesty Italian dressing
2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

2 c. cooked corkscrew noodles
1 1/2 c. seafood or meat
1 c. broccoli flowerets
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. tomatoes, chopped
1/4 c. green onions

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948154 -- SHRIMP SALAD

1 pkg. Uncle Bens long grain (wild
rice), prepare, cool
6 hard-boiled eggs, diced
2 lbs. cooked shrimp
1 1/2 c. diced celery
1 c. salad dressing
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 c. diced onion
1/4 tsp. celery salt

Mix together and chill.

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948155 -- CRABMEAT PASTA SALAD

2 lbs. imitation crabmeat, chopped
3 1/2 c. macaroni shells
1 green pepper, chopped
4 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 c. grated onion
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vinegar
1/4 tsp. curry powder
Salt & pepper to taste
3/4 c. mayonnaise
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. parsley

Boil macaroni and drain and cool. Combine with all remaining ingredients. Chill for at least 2 hours. Serve.

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948156 -- SEAFOOD SALAD

1 lb. Chilean shrimp
1 lb. Chilean langostinos
1 lb. sea scallops, cooked
8 sea legs, sliced
3 green peppers
1 med. onion
1/2 c. celery
8 oz. Italian salad dressing

Combine all the above. Pour Italian salad dressing in salad and toss. Chill. Serves 8 to 10.

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948157 -- SHRIMP SALAD

1 pkg. lemon Jello
1 c. chili sauce
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Celery, if desired
1 c. hot water
1 or 2 tbsp. horseradish
1 c. small shrimp

Mix together and pour into mold, chill and serve.

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948158 -- SHRIMP GUMBO

1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. green peppers, chopped
1 c. onions, chopped, may use green
onions

In a large kettle, cover with water and cook until tender, about 10 - 15 minutes. --ADD AND BRING TO BOIL:--

1 can okra, wash if desired
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 lg. can tomato juice or vegetable
juice

Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. gumbo file

Add one pound shrimp or 2 cans of shrimp. Bring back to boil. Serve over steamed rice in soup bowls. Serve with crackers or rolls, salad and a light dessert. Add leftover rice to leftover soup and store in containers in the freezer. Makes a quick lunch. I joined the Auxiliary in 1964 at my husbands urging, but wasn't regular in attendance for several years as there were children in school, Church, 4 P.T.A's, Cub Scouts, and Girl Scouts. There are always things that need doing no matter what group you belong to.

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948159 -- DICED SHRIMP SALAD

1 pkg. dried shrimp
3 bunches leaf onion
4 tomatoes

Soak shrimp in water for 1 - 2 hours. Dice up onions. Dice tomatoes into small pieces. Drain the shrimp, leaving a little bit of water. Put the onions and tomatoes in with the shrimp and mix well. Season to taste. Serve on a lettuce cup.

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948160 -- CRAB SALAD

2 (3 oz.) pkg. lemon Jello
4 c. tomato juice
2 cans crab, drained and flaked
3 c. celery, chopped
3 tbsp. onion, grated
1 1/2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tbsp. vinegar

Dissolve Jello in 1 cup hot juice. Add remaining 3 cups tomato juice. Add the remainder of the ingredients. Refrigerate until firm.

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948161 -- SHRIMP-CRABMEAT SALAD

1 lg. loaf sandwich bread
4 eggs, hard boiled and chopped
1 lg. onion, chopped fine
1/4 c. pimiento, chopped
3 c. mayonnaise
1 1/2 c. celery, chopped
2 cans shrimp, drained
1 can crabmeat, drained
3 tbsp. Shedd's sauce (optional)

Remove crusts from the bread. Butter both sides and then cube. Add the eggs and onion. Refrigerate overnight. Add the shrimp, crabmeat, celery, pimiento, mayonnaise and Shedd's. Mix well and refrigerate 3 - 4 hours before serving.

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948162 -- SHRIMP SALAD

1 pkg. ring macaroni, cooked
1 or 2 grated carrots
1 med. onion, diced
1 c. celery
1 can shrimp, drained or 1 pkg.
frozen shrimp
1/2 bag frozen peas, cooked & cooled

--DRESSING:--

1 1/2 c. salad dressing
1/3 c. sugar
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper

Combine first 6 ingredients. Mix dressing and pour over all. This is better if made a day ahead and allowed to flavor through. May add pimento olives, radishes, green pepper. Three cups of chicken or turkey. May be used in place of shrimp. Pam Vogel

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948163 -- CRAB-ROTINI SALAD

2 lbs. rotini pasta, boiled, drained &
cooled
1 lb. imitation crab meat, shredded
1/2 cucumber, diced
3-4 radish, sliced
4 scallions, sliced
Fresh broccoli flowerettes (optional)
3 ribs celery, diced
1/4 c. fresh parsley (remove stems &
chop fine)
1 red pepper, diced

--DRESSING:--

1/2 (6 oz.) bottle Thousand Island
dressing
1 (12 oz.) bottle Italian dressing
Salt & pepper to taste
Paprika & sugar to taste

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948164 -- RICE AND SHRIMP SALAD

3 c. cold cooked rice
1 c. boiled shrimp
6 hard-cooked eggs, sliced
1 c. sweet or sour pickles, diced
Salt and pepper to taste
1 c. celery, diced
1 c. stuffed olives, finely chopped
Salad dressing

Combine all ingredients. Garnish with additional hard-cooked eggs. Yield: 6-8 servings.

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948165 -- SEAFOOD SALAD

--DRESSING:--

1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. sour cream
2 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. dill weed
1/8 tsp. pepper

Combine all ingredients; blend throughly. --SALAD:--

1 (8 oz.) pkg. sealegs (crab-flavored
white fish)
1/4 c. chopped green onion
1/4 c. chopped celery
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped

Combine sealegs, onion, celery and eggs. Add dressing and toss lightly to mix. May also be used as sandwich filling or with crackers for appetizer. Yields: 4 servings.

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948166 -- SALMON RICE SALAD

2 c. cooked, cooled rice
1 c. celery, sliced
1/2 c. green onions, sliced
1/2 c. sweet pickle relish
1 c. salad dressing or mayonnaise (I
use mayonnaise)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 cans Chicken of the Sea boneless
pink salmon
1/2 c. red pepper, chopped
1/2 c. sliced almonds or Pine Nuts (I
use almonds)
1 c. frozen peas, thawed (I don't use
peas)

Combine all ingredients and toss lightly. Chill. Serve on lettuce leaves. Serves 6.

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948167 -- CRAB AND SPINACH CHOWDER

6-8 oz. crab meat, thawed or canned
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen whole spinach
3 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. chopped onion
2 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 pinch white pepper
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 c. chicken broth
2 c. dairy cream, med.

Cut crab into bite-size pieces (reserve liquid). Cook spinach slightly, drain and chop coarsely. Melt butter in large pot. Add onion and saute until tender. Blend in flour and seasonings. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly. Heat to boiling. Add cream and reserved crab liquid. Stir in crab meat and spinach. Cook until heated through. Makes 4 to 6 servings. VFA 125 FRAMP Admin

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948168 -- SEAFOOD (CIOPINNO) CHOWDER

Sm. onion, chopped
Clove garlic, minced
Stalk of celery, chopped
1 sm. carrot, chopped
Oil to saute
1/4 tsp. each of basil & oregano
2 c. chicken stock or bouillon
1 c. water or clam broth
1/2 lb. shrimp, 1/2 lb. scallops or
your favorite white fish, cut up
Cooked rice
Salt & pepper to taste

Saute chopped vegetables lightly in oil. Add 2 cups chicken broth plus water or clam broth and seasonings. Simmer 15 minutes. Then add seafood, cook 10 minutes longer. For variation: You may add 1 can stewed tomatoes when adding the broth. Serve with cooked rice.

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948169 -- SEAFOOD CHOWDER

1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 tsp. dried dillweed, crushed
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's
condensed cream of celery soup
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's
condensed cream of potato soup
1 1/2 soup cans of milk
1/2 lb. med. shrimp, shelled &
deveined
1/2 lb. firm whitefish fillets, cut
into 2 inch pieces
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

1. In 3 quart saucepan, over medium heat, cook onion, garlic and dill in hot oil, stirring occasionally until onion is tender. 2. Stir in soups and milk. Heat to boiling, stirring often. Cook 8 minutes. Reduce heat to low. 3. Add shrimp and fish. Cook 5 minutes more or until shrimp turn pink and opaque and fish flakes easily when tested with fork, stirring occasionally. 4. To serve, ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with parsley. Serves 4.

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948170 -- SEAFOOD SALAD

1 lb. med. shrimp
1 lb. crab meat
3 stalks celery
1 lg. onion
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper powder
1 tsp. paprika
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream

Mix and chill before serving.

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948171 -- RUTH'S MACARONI & SHRIMP

1 c. shrimp (1 can cut in halves)
1 sm. can pimientos
1 green pepper
4 hard-boiled eggs
1 sm. onion (green onions)
Salt to taste

Add 1 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni to salted water (boiling). Cook until tender, drain, rinse with cold water. Mix with salad dressing turned with cream.

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948172 -- CRAB BISQUE THIRTY SEVENTH

From Elizabeth on 37th , one of Savannah's most popular restaurants. 6 tbsp. butter
1 c. green onion, minced
1/2 c. celery, minced
1 tbsp. carrots, minced
6 tbsp. flour
2 1/2 c. milk
2 1/2 c. chicken broth
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. white pepper
1 c. cream
1/4 c. good sherry
1 lb. claw crab meat, picked over

Melt butter over low heat in saucepan. Add minced onion, celery and carrot and cover, sweat until tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in flour and cook 2 minutes. Whisk in milk and broth. Bring to a boil, whisking occasionally. Add seasonings, cream, sherry and crab. Serve immediately. Serves 12. (This is easy and delicious.)

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948173 -- SPICY CRAB SOUP

1 qt. water
6 chicken wings
3 lbs. canned tomatoes, quartered
1 (8 oz.) frozen corn, thawed
1 c. frozen peas, thawed
3/4 c. celery, chopped
3/4 c. onion, diced
3/4 tbsp. seafood seasoning
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. lemon pepper
1 lb. Maryland crabmeat, fresh or
pasteurized, (regular or claw)

Place water and chicken in a large pan. Cover and simmer over low heat for at least one hour. Add vegetables and seasonings and simmer, covered, over medium heat about 30 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are almost done. Add crabmeat, cover and simmer 15 minutes more. Serve hot. (If a milder soup is desired, decrease seafood seasoning.) Yield: 8 servings at 153 calories per serving.

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948174 -- SEAFOOD CHOWDER

1 chopped onion
1 stick celery, chopped

1 c. water (or more)
2 cubed potatoes

Cook 10 to 15 minutes. Add enough flour to thicken. Add: 1 to 1 1/2 cubes of chicken bouillon
1 can clams
1 can shrimp (or fresh)
1 c. milk
1 c. light cream
1 slice American cheese (optional)
Pinch of white pepper
1 bay leaf
Pinch of thyme
Few drops Worcestershire sauce

Cook a few minutes until cooked.

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948175 -- SHRIMP SOUP

2 cans Campbells cream of potato soup
2 can creamed corn
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 pkg. salad shrimp
2 soup cans of milk

Heat all ingredients together until cream cheese is melted.

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948176 -- SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

1/2 c. Miracle Whip
1/4 c. Kraft Zesty Italian dressing
2 tbsp. Kraft Parmesan cheese
2 c. corkscrew noodles, cooked,
drained & cooled
1 1/2 c. chopped imitation crabmeat
1 c. broccoli flowerets, partially
cooked
1/2 c. green peppers
1/2 c. chopped tomatoes
1/4 c. green onion slices

Combine dressings and cheese. Mix well. Add remaining ingredients. Mix lightly. Chill well.

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948177 -- SHRIMP BISQUE

1/4 c. each finely chopped onion,
celery
2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. butter flavored salt
1/4 tsp. paprika
Dash of white pepper
4 c. skim milk
14 oz. cooked shrimp, coarsely chopped

Combine first 2 ingredients with 1/4 cup water in saucepan. Simmer until veggies are tender. Add remaining ingredients except shrimp, mixing well. Simmer until thick, stirring constantly. Fold in shrimp, heat to serving temperature. Yields: 6.

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948178 -- SHRIMP & BEER BISQUE

1 (12 oz.) bottle of beer
3 to 4 peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 lb. shelled, deveined shrimp
1 qt. light cream
Salt & white pepper
Fresh parsley for garnish

Put the beer in a saucepan with the peppercorns and bay leaf. Bring just to a boil and add the shrimp. When the shrimp are pink, and before they curl up tight, they are done. Remove saucepan from the heat. Strain the beer into a container and refrigerate it. Rinse the shrimp under cold water to stop the cooking and refrigerate separately. Puree the shrimp, with the cool beer stock, saving enough whole shrimp for garnish. Stir in the cream and season with salt and white pepper. Chill thoroughly. Serve in chilled bowls, with fresh parsley and the reserved shrimp. Serves 4 to 6.

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948179 -- SHRIMP SALAD

1 lb. baby Maine shrimp
1/2 sm. onion
1 stalk of celery
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
2 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. white pepper
Mayonnaise to taste

Mince the onion and celery, chop the parsley and mix it all together. 3 to 4 servings.

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948180 -- CRAB JELLO SALAD

1 sm. pkg. lemon Jello
1 sm. pkg. lime Jello
1 c. chopped celery
1 can crabmeat, drained & flaked
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 c. salad dressing
Additional dressing

Prepare Jello according to package directions. Chill until thickened. Fold celery, crabmeat, egg and salad dressing into congealed mixture. Chill until set. Serve dressing in a separate dish.

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948181 -- SHRIMP RICE CAULIFLOWER SALAD

2 bags boil in a bag rice, success
rice cooked
1 cauliflower coarsley chopped
2 green peppers coarsely chopped
6 stalks celery coarsely chopped
1 1/2 to 2 lb. shrimp, steamed and
shelled
1 pkg. imitation crab meat drained
and chopped
1 tsp. salt

Toss all together in large bowl. Bind with salad dressing. I use a combination Marzettis slaw dressing and Miracle Whip.

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948182 -- SHRIMP SALAD

1/2 lb. sm. shelled salad shrimp
3/4 lb. shell noodles, cooked
1 tsp. salt to taste
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped green onion
1 reg. can peas
1 c. or more of Best Food mayonnaise
to moisten

Mix together. Store in refrigerator until time to serve.

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948183 -- ZESTY CRAB LOUIE SALAD

2 pkgs. (3 oz. each) Ramen Pride
Shrimp flavor
4 c. water
1/4 c. seasoned rice vinegar
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. sliced green onion
1/4 c. ketchup
8 oz. cooked crab meat
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. sliced ripe olives

1. Before opening packages, break noodles and remove flavor packets. 2. In 2 quart pan bring water to a boil and add contents of one flavor packet and noodles. Cook for 3 minutes. Drain, rinse and chill. 3. Combine contents of remaining flavor packet, vinegar, mayonnaise, and ketchup. Mix well. 4. In large bowl combine crabmeat, celery, olives, and green onion. Mix with dressing. Toss with chilled noodles.

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948184 -- CRAB PASTA SALAD

4 oz. uncooked pasta
8 oz. chopped crab meat
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
2 tbsp. parsley
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. chili sauce
2 tbsp. Dijon mustard

Cook pasta and drain. Combine pasta, crab meat, celery, onion, green pepper and parsley. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well. Chill and serve.

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948185 -- A DIETER'S DREAM SHRIMP SALAD

6 oz. frozen sm. shrimp
1 (16 oz.) can cut green beans
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp. salad oil
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/4 c. vinegar
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2/3 c. rice, cooked
1 c. celery, sliced
1/2 c. sweet onion, sliced
2 c. lettuce, shredded
Soy sauce (optional)

Rinse frozen shrimp. Chill can of green beans. Drain and save liquid. Slice thinly the garlic clove and crush in large bowl. Add oil, mustard, sugar, vinegar, shrimp and beans. Refrigerate. Heat bean liquid. Add bouillon cubes and stir until dissolved. Add enough water to make 2 cups. Add rice. Bring to a boil and cook rapidly, uncovered, about 8 minutes or until rice stands above the water line. Reduce heat to lowest point, cover and steam for 12 to 14 minutes. Spread rice in a shallow pan to cool. Refrigerate for 10 minutes or until needed at serving time. Add rice to shrimp and bean mixture. Toss together with celery, onion and lettuce. Serve with soy sauce.

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948186 -- SHRIMP SALAD

1 to 2 lbs. med. shrimp, boil, shell &
devein
2 c. broccoli florets
Green onions to taste (8, more or
less), cut in pieces
1 or 2 (8 oz.) cans artichoke hearts,
drained (water packed)
Salt & fresh ground pepper to taste
1 c. sherry mayonnaise (1/4 c. dry
sherry added to Hellmann's is fine)

Drop shrimp in boiling salted water for 3 minutes. Drain in colander and cool with ice cubes. Shell and devein. Steam florets 3 to 5 minutes. Do not overcook. Cool in ice water to retain bright green color. Drain well and set aside. Quarter or halve drained artichokes and combine in bowl with shrimp, broccoli and scallions. Add salt and pepper, sherry, mayonnaise and toss. Cover and refrigerate. This recipe easy to adjust for the number you want to serve. 4 to 8 servings.

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948187 -- SHE-CRAB SOUP

"She-crab" is much more of a delicacy than "he-crab", as the eggs add a special flavor to the soup. The Street vendors make a point of calling "she-crab" loudly and of charging extra for them. 1 tbsp. butter
1 qt. milk
1/4 pt. cream, whipped
Few drops onion juice
1/8 tsp. mace
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. flour
2 c. white crab meat & crab eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tbsp. dry sherry

Melt butter in top of double boiler and blend with flour until smooth. Add the milk gradually, stirring constantly. To this add crab meat and eggs and all seasonings except sherry. Cook slowly over hot water for 20 minutes. To serve, place 1 tablespoon of warmed sherry in individual soup bowls, then add soup and top with whipped cream. Sprinkle paprika or finely chopped parsley on top. Secret: If unable to obtain "she-crabs", crumble yolk of hard-boiled eggs in bottom of soup plates. Serves 4 to 6.

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948188 -- SEAFOOD CHOWDER

1 lg. onion, chopped
2 lbs. imitation crab meat, shrimp
and/or scallops, chopped
1/2 stick butter
1 qt. cubed potatoes
3 c. light cream
Salt, pepper, nutmeg & paprika to
taste
1 sm. can chicken broth
Flour

Saute chopped seafood with onions in butter 10 minutes. Add cream, broth and spices. Thicken as needed with flour to a creamy consistency. Add potatoes. Cook 20 minutes (low simmer).

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948189 -- ITALIAN RAVIOLI AND SEAFOOD SOUP

Seafood alternatives: Scallops,
rockfish, grouper

Italian stewed tomatoes provide all the seasoning needed for this light, but filling, soup. We suggest a variety of seafood, but you can increase the amount of just one if you like. 1 (8 to 10 oz.) pkg. fresh or frozen
cheese ravioli
1 (28 oz.) can Italian stewed tomatoes
2 (14 1/2 oz.) cans chicken broth
18 med. shrimp, shelled & deveined
1 lb. halibut steak, cut into 1/2"
wide strips
1 sm. can (1 1/2 oz.) Parmesan cheese

Cook ravioli according to package directions. Pour into a colander, rinse in cold water until cooled and set aside. To a 4 to 5 quart pan, add tomatoes and their liquid and chicken broth; cover and bring to a boil. Add pasta to pan then drop shrimp and fish strips on top. Cover and simmer until fish is opaque in center, 4 to 6 minutes. Divide seafood among 6 bowls then add ravioli and soup. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 servings. Per serving: 290 cal.; 40 g prot.; 14 g carbo.; 1.8 g sat.; 1.6 g mono.; 1 g poly.; .8 g om-3; 167 mg chol.; 646 mg sod.

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948190 -- ANDES SHRIMP & CORN MAIN-DISH CHOWDER

1/4 c. chopped green onions
1 sm. clove garlic, minced
1/8 tbsp. cayenne pepper
2 cans cream of potato soup
1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 soup cans milk
2 c. frozen, cleaned raw shrimp
1 (8 oz.) can whole kernel corn, not
drained

In saucepan, cook onions with garlic, cayenne pepper, and butter until tender. Blend soup, cream cheese and milk. Add shrimp and corn. Bring to boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer 10 minutes or until done.

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948191 -- SHRIMP - RICE - CAULIFLOWER SALAD

2 bags, boil in a bag, rice cooked
1 head cauliflower, coarsely chopped
2 green peppers, chopped
8 stalks celery, chopped
2 lbs. shrimp, cooked & shelled
1 pkg. imitation crab meat, drained
1 tsp. salt

Toss together in large bowl. Bind with salad dressing. I use a combination of Marzetti's slaw dressing and Miracle Whip.

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948192 -- SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. Italian dressing
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 c. (8 oz.) corkscrew noodles,
cooked & drained
8 oz. imitation flowerettes,
partially cooked
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1/2 c. tomato, chopped
1/4 c. green onion slices

Combine dressings and cheese; mix well. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Chill. Serve with freshly ground black pepper if desired.

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948193 -- SEAFOOD BISQUE

1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can cream of celery soup
2 c. half & half

Heat together. 3 c. shrimp, lobster and/or crab
3/4 c. sherry or white wine

Garnish with cheese, or croutons, or almonds, or parsley. Serves 4 to 6.

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948194 -- CURRIED SHRIMP SOUP

1/4 c. butter
3 tbsp. flour (instant blending)
1 qt. milk
9 oz. shrimp, cut
2 tbsp. parsley, minced
1/2 tsp. onion salt
1/2 tsp. curry powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and hot. Serves 6.

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948195 -- SHRIMP GUMBO

2 tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 lg. can whole tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1/8 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. parsley, chopped
1 med. bag of shrimp
1 lg. onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 lb. okra, washed & sliced
1 c. water
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/8 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf, crushed
1 can crabmeat

Heat butter in a large skillet. Add chopped onion and chopped bell pepper. Add chopped celery and garlic. Cook all until onion is soft. Add okra and can of tomatoes and water, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, thyme, chopped parsley and bay leaf. Let all simmer until okra is done (1 hour). Taste (may need more garlic and salt.) Add shrimp and crab meat. Let simmer at least 1 hour. Serve over cooked rice.

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948196 -- CRAB OR SHRIMP GUMBO

1/2 lb. crabmeat or shrimp
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 1/2 cans whole tomatoes
1/2 tsp. crushed thyme
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/4 lb. butter
1/2 c. onion, chopped
10 oz. okra, diced
2 tsp. salt
Black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf

Cook crabmeat or shrimp until tender in butter after adding celery, onion and garlic. Add okra, tomatoes and seasoning. Simmer, covered, 45 minutes. Remove bay leaf and serve. Good with cooked rice.

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948197 -- SHRIMP SALAD

Heat 1 can tomato soup and add 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese. Blend 2 cups mashed or chopped shrimp. Add: 1 c. celery, finely chopped
1 c. onions, finely chopped
1 c. mayonnaise

1 tsp. (or less) dill weed
1 1/2 pkgs. gelatin

Pour in oiled mold. Set overnight.

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948198 -- SEAFOOD SALAD

3 c. shell macaroni, cooked
2 tsp. prepared mustard
2 tbsp. onions (or more)
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
2 c. boiled shrimp, cut up
1/2 c. salad dressing
1 c. celery
2 tbsp. pickle relish
1 can tuna fish
Garlic salt (sprinkle on top)

Mix all together and refrigerate, covered, until serving time.

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948199 -- GOURMET CRAB RING

1 tsp. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. cold water
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. cooking sherry (optional)
1 (2 oz.) jar pimentos, chopped &
drained
1 (6 oz.) pkg. frozen crabmeat,
thawed, drained & cut up
3/4 tsp. seasoned salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/4 c. snipped parsley

Sprinkle gelatin over water to soften. Stir over hot water until dissolved. Beat into cream cheese until smooth. Stir in next 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons parsley. Pour into a mold. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, or until set. To serve, turn out on plate. Garnish with remaining parsley. Makes 3 cups spread.

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948200 -- CRABMEAT SOUP

1 (11 1/4 oz.) can green pea soup
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato soup
2 soup cans milk
1/2 c. light cream
1/4 c. sherry
1 (6 1/2 oz.) can crabmeat, drained &
cartilage removed

Combine soups in saucepan. Gradually stir in milk. Add cream, sherry and crabmeat. Heat slowly, stirring occasionally. Do not boil. 6 servings.

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948201 -- SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

1 lb. shrimp
1 lb. crab or imitation crab meat
1 lg. Spanish onion, chopped
10 oz. salad size shell pasta, cooked
& drained
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped (optional)

Mix together in large bowl. --DRESSING:--

1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 lg. bottle Zesty Italian dressing

Mix ingredients for dressing together. Use Italian dressing to taste. Mix dressing and salad ingredients together. Chill 4 hours or overnight. August 8, 1991

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948202 -- SHRIMP SALAD

1 c. cooked shrimp
3 c. cooked rice
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/4 c. chopped olives
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. minced onion
1 lemon (cut into wedges)
3 tbsp. mayonnaise
2 tomatoes (cut into wedges)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
Crisp greens to line bowl

Combine shrimp, rice, celery, olives, green pepper, onions in large bowl. Cover and chill. Before serving, stir together salt, pepper and mayonnaise. Toss with rice mixture. Spoon over lettuce, garnish with lemon and tomato wedges. Crabmeat and lobster or combination of three may be used. July 25, 1991

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948203 -- CARIBBEAN SHRIMP AND BLACK BEAN SALAD

1 lb. cooked shrimp
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed &
drained
1 green pepper, cut into strips
1/2 c. sliced celery
1 med. onion, cut into rings
2/3 c. picante sauce
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. grated lime peel
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
Garnish with 1 c. cherry tomato
halves & lettuce leaves

Combine shrimp, beans, green pepper, celery and onion in large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour over shrimp, mix and toss lightly to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours, lightly tossing once. Spoon salad into lettuce lined serving platter in individual plates. Garnish with tomatoes. September 24, 1992

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948204 -- SHRIMP SALAD

1 pkg. shell macaroni
1 pkg. frozen shrimp
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. French dressing
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Dash of pepper
Dash of paprika
1 tbsp. onion flakes

Cook shrimp according to directions, combine with other ingredients. Chill at least 4 hours to receive the best flavor. You can add chopped celery and olives, if desired.

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948205 -- SALMON RICE SALAD

2 c. Carolina rice, cooked & cooled
1 c. celery, sliced
1/2 c. green onion, sliced
1/2 c. sweet pickle relish
1 c. salad dressing
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 (6 1/8 oz.) cans Chicken of the Sea
skinless boneless pink salmon
1/2 c. red pepper, chopped
1/2 c. pine nuts
1 c. frozen peas, thawed
Lettuce leaves

Combine all ingredients and toss gently. Chill. Serves 6.

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948206 -- SEAFOOD BISQUE

1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. celery, sliced
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. flour
4 1/2 c. water
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 tbsp. ketchup
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. seasoned salt
1 1/2 c. (two 6 oz. cans) crab meat
or shrimp and juice
1 c. undiluted evaporated milk

Saute onion and celery in butter in large saucepan. Stir in flour. Gradually stir in water. Add bouillon cube, ketchup, bay leaf and seasoning salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and boil gently 5 minutes. Add seafood and juice; stir to break up meat. Boil gently 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. Stir in evaporated milk. Reheat to serving temperature; do not boil. Makes 7 1/2 cups.

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948207 -- SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD

1/2 c. Miracle Whip salad dressing
1/4 c. Kraft "Zesty" Italian dressing
2 tbsp. Kraft 100% grated Parmesan
cheese
2 c. (8 oz.) corkscrew noodles,
cooked, drained
1 1/2 c. (8 oz.) imitation crabmeat,
chopped
1 c. broccoli flowerettes, partially
cooked
1/2 c. tomato, chopped
1/4 c. green onion, sliced
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
(optional)

Combine dressings and cheese; mix well. Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Chill.

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948208 -- MACARONI SALAD WITH SHRIMP

4 c. cooked shell macaroni
3 c. chopped shrimp (pre-boiled in
seasonings)
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1/4 c. green pepper, chopped
5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
(may use half mayonnaise & half
salad dressing)

Combine all ingredients, cover and chill overnight. Yield: 10 to 12 servings.

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948209 -- SHRIMP REMOULADE

2 hard-cooked eggs, mashed
2 sticks celery, minced
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp. sauterne (table)
3 tbsp. mustard
8 tbsp. Zatarain's creole mustard
1 pt. mayonnaise
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. grated onion
Juice of lemon
2 cans shrimp or fresh boiled shrimp

Mix all ingredients together and serve over lettuce and tomatoes.

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948210 -- GRAPEFRUIT AND SHRIMP SALAD

4 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 lbs. unpeeled, sm. fresh
shrimp, uncooked
4 pink grapefruits
Bibb lettuce
4 hard cooked eggs, chopped
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. catsup
1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. pickle relish
1/8 tsp. white pepper

Bring water to a boil, add shrimp. Cook 3 to 5 minutes. Drain well and rinse with cold water. Peel and devein shrimp. To make grapefruit shells, use 1 grapefruit for each bowl. Cut a thin slice from stem end of each grapefruit to level the base. Score rind with sharp knife to make a shell with 4 petals, starting about 2 inches from top of grapefruit and ending within 2 inches of base. Then cut just through the rind along scoring. Carefully pull each petal from fruit, using a grapefruit knife to separate pulp from rind. Remove grapefruit pulp intact using thumb to dislodge pulp; set shell half of grapefruit shells with lettuce; spoon grapefruit into shell. Combine eggs, mayonnaise, catsup, pickle relish and pepper; spoon over grapefruit. Top with shrimp. Yield 4 servings. This salad is one of my favorites. Serve it with a fish dinner and your guest will love it.

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948211 -- SHRIMP GAZPACHO

2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 lb. cooked lg. shrimp, peeled &
deveined
3/4 lb. lg. plum tomatoes (about 6),
seeded, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 lg. cucumber, peeled, seeded,
chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves,
chopped
1 lg. Jalapeno chili, minced
4 1/2 c. tomato juice, chilled
Lemon wedges

Combine first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Add shrimp; cover mixture and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Combine tomatoes, green and red pepper, cucumber, green onions, cilantro and Jalapeno in large bowl. Add tomato juice. Stir in shrimp mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with lemon wedges. 6 servings. My family adores seafood and likes Gazpacho, so I thought it was a good idea to make it different then the usual. Think your family and guests will find it wonderful also.

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948213 --

2 tbsp. butter
1 med. chopped onion
1 med. finely chopped pepper
2 c. corn kernels, frozen
2 c. chicken broth
1 c. half & half
1 c. corn kernels
3/4 lb. med. shrimp, peeled, deveined
& cut into 3/4 inch pieces
1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. fresh cilantro leaves, chopped

In a large, heavy skillet, melt butter. When it has foamed, stir in onion and let soften 3 to 4 minutes. Add green pepper and continue cooking another 3 to 4 minutes. Puree 2 cups corn in food processor, scrape into skillet. Stir in stock and half and half and let simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in remaining corn, shrimp, salt, pepper until shrimp are just cooked through. Taste for seasonings, then ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro leaves.

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948214 -- EASY SHRIMP SALAD

4 qt. saucepan
1 lg. mixing bowl
1 lb. ditalini-Ronzoni product
Hellmann's mayonnaise
1 lg. green bell pepper, diced
4 cans of shrimp
Salt
Black pepper

Cook ditalini as directed, drain and cool. Combine in the large mixing bowl the following: mayonnaise, salt and pepper, ditalini and green pepper. When this is combined well, add the shrimp, but do gently so not to break the tiny shrimp. Cover and put into refrigerator. Serve as a side dish or a bar-b-que.

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948215 -- POTATO - SALMON CHOWDER

4 c. peeled potatoes, cut in 1/2 inch
cubes
1 c. sliced carrots
1 tbsp. salt
3 c. water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c. margarine
1/3 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. flour
5 c. milk
1 lb. can salmon
1 c. celery, thinly sliced

Cook potatoes and carrots in salted water until just tender. Add frozen peas. Bring to boil, cook 1 minute. Remove from heat, do not drain. Melt margarine in skillet. Add onion, cook until lightly browned. Add flour, stir until smooth. Cook 1 minute. Add 1/2 the milk, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat until sauce boils and thickens. Flake salmon, add to vegetables. Add hot white sauce, celery, Worcestershire sauce and remaining milk to vegetables and salmon. Heat thoroughly. Serve at once. Makes 3 quarts.

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948216 -- BALTIMORE CRAB STEW

1 lb. crab meat
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. white pepper
1 tbsp. butter
1 pt. milk
1 pt. light cream
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce or more to
taste
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
6 tbsp. sherry

Bring crab, salt, pepper, butter and milk to a slow simmer; let simmer very slowly for 10 minutes. Add cream and sauces. Bring to boiling point, but do not boil. Stir as little as possible so as not to break up crab meat. Add sherry; let stand just a moment. Remove from burner. Serve in warm cups topped with lemon slices and chopped parsley. Serves about 4. A great Superbowl soup!

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948217 -- HOT CRAB SALAD

1 lb. flaked crab meat (2 c.)
1 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. minced green pepper
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
3/4 c. fine soft bread crumbs
2 tbsp. melted butter

Combine crab, celery, green pepper, eggs, mayonnaise, lemon juice and Worcestershire. Turn into buttered 1 1/2 quart baking dish. Top with crumbs mixed with butter. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 4.

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948218 -- SEAFOOD SALAD

1 lb. cleaned shrimp
1 lb. cleaned squid
1 lb. sea scallops
Italian parsley, chopped
Fresh thyme
4 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
3 oz. virgin olive oil
The juice from 2 fresh lemons
Salt
Pepper

Poach all seafood. Slice into small morsels. Mix in remaining ingredients. Serve cold. Serves 12.

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948219 -- SEAFOOD DELIGHT

1 lb. shrimp, scallops, crab, lobster,
conch
Bacon (streaks of lean, streaks of
fat)
1 lg. bell pepper
Onion
Thyme or bay leaf
Old Bay seasoning
Red cooking wine
1 can cream style corn
Rice or pasta

Cut in chunks. Stir-fry conch, scallops, lobster and crab along with the bacon until the bacon is brown. Then add onions, then bell pepper. When all these ingredients are done to taste, add shrimp for the last 2 to 3 minutes of cooking. After which, add 1 cup of red wine and stir-fry for about 2 minutes. Remove to a large pot and add can of corn. Let cook for about 15 minutes. Serve over rice or pasta. Serve with garlic bread to top this fantastic meal.

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948220 -- SEAFOOD SOUP

3 cans beef broth
6 c. water
1/4 c. onion, chopped
2 tsp. Old Bay
1 can tomatoes
2 pkgs. frozen mixed vegetables
5 c. potatoes, sliced
1 lb. crab meat
1 lb. shrimp
1 lb. conch

In large soup pot, combine beef broth, water, onion and Old Bay seasoning; bring to a boil. Add tomatoes, mixed vegetables and potatoes; simmer 1 1/2 hours. Stir in seafood; simmer 1 1/2 hours. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

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948221 -- MY VERY OWN SHRIMP SALAD

1 lb. pkg. petite shrimp
1 c. celery, diced
1/8 tsp. pepper
Lettuce
3 hard cooked eggs, diced
1/3 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 tsp. salt
1 green pepper, chopped

Rinse shrimp. Combine all the ingredients and serve on lettuce. Crab meat may be used instead of shrimp.

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948226 -- BUTTERNUT SQUASH & SHRIMP BISQUE

1/2 stick butter
1 c. diced onion
1/4 c. plain flour
3 c. chicken stock
3 c. peeled & diced butternut squash
3 bay leaves
1 can cream of chicken or celery soup
1 c. whipping cream
1 lb. sm. peeled, uncooked shrimp

Melt butter in heavy large saucepan, over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook until transparent, stir occasionally for about 10 minutes. Add flour and stir 3 minutes. Add stock and bring to a boil, stir constantly. Add squash and bay leaves, simmer until squash is very tender about 15 minutes. Blend in can of soup and whipping cream. Season to taste and remove bay leaves. Puree soup in blender. Before serving, add shrimp and heat on low. Pumpkin can be substituted for squash. Sprinkle with nutmeg.

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Chocolate Treats, for Chocolate Lovers!

2009-09-25T22:46:00.000-07:00

1.) CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES½ Cup unsalted butter
2 1/3 C confectioner’s sugar
½ C cocoa

1/4 cup heavy or whipping cream 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Centers: pecan, walnuts, whole almonds or after-dinner mints

Coatings: coconut, crushed nuts,confectioners sugar

Makes about 3 dozen truffles
Cream butter in large mixer bowl. Combine 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar and the cocoa; add alternately with cream and vanilla to butter. Blend well. Chill until firm. Shape small amount of mixture around desired center; roll into 1 inch balls. Drop into desired coating and turn until well covered. Chill until firm.

Mocha Truffles

2 packages (12 oz each) Semisweet chocolate chips
8 oz. cream cheese, softened 3 T instant coffee granules 2 tsp. water 1 lb. good dark chocolate cocoa confectionery coating white confectionery coating, optional

Makes about 5 1/2 dozen In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt chocolate chips. Add cream cheese, coffee and water; mix well. chill until firm enough to shape. shape into 1" balls and place on a waxed paper-lined cookie sheet. Chill for 1-2 hours or until firm. Melt chocolate coating in microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Dip balls and place on waxed paper to harden. If desired, melt white coating and drizzle over truffles

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Truffles

1 C peanut butter chips 3/4 C butter 1/2 cup cocoa 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1 tablespoon vanilla
Coatings: crushed graham cracker crumbs, confectioners sugar or crushed nuts

Makes about 3 dozen truffles
In a heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chips with butter. Stir in cocoa until smooth. Add condensed milk and vanilla. Cook and stir until thickened and well blended, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Chill until firm enough to handle. Shape into 1 inch balls. Roll in desired coating. Chill until firm. Store, covered in refrigerator

White Chocolate Truffles

1/4 C butter 1/2 C confectioner's sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg yolk 8 oz. white chocolate, broken into small pieces 1 C chopped blanched almonds, lightly toasted

Makes about 2 dozen truffles
Melt chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add sugar, egg yolk and almond extract; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Transfer to a shallow glass casserole dish. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
Shape mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll in almonds. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours. Place in miniature foil cups at room temperature to serve. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Hazelnut Or Almond Truffles

2/3 cup finely ground toasted almonds or hazelnuts 7 T melted butter 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate 3 oz. milk chocolate 1 T Amaretto (for almond) or 1 T Frangelico (for hazelnut) 4 egg yolks 2/3 cup confectioner's sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp. almond extract

Makes about 30 truffles
Note: Pregant or nursing women, young chilren or any with an immune deficieny should not eat foods made with raw eggs.
Chop toasted nuts in a blender or food processor until finely chopped. Slowly drizzle in 3 tablespoons of melted butter and process till well mixed. Set aside.
Heat remaining 4 T of butter in a small saucepan until very hot and bubbly (be careful not to let it burn). Remove from heat and add the chocolate. Stir constantly until smooth and melted. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat egg yolks until foamy. Beat in the sugar gradually, add extracts and liquer and continue to beat until thick (see p[hoto). With mixer on slow to medium speed, gradually beat in the nut mixture, then gradually beat in the melted chocolate mixture. Beat until smooth and well mixed. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least thirty minutes or until firm

Place your choice of coating in a bowl. If you're going to have more than one, use separate bowls. Some possibel coating choices are: toasted coconut, chopped nuts, unsweetened cocoa, powdered chocolate, crushed Oreo® Cookies.
Scoop out a teaspoon full of the truffle mixture and, using your fingers, roll it into a ball. Work quickly as the heat of your hand will quickly start melting the chocolate. Drop ball in the coating bowl. Repeat the process until there are 4 or 5 balls in the coating bowl. Gently roll the truffles in the coating mixture and a sheet of waxed paper.

Wrap truffles in an air tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to ten days or in the freezer for up to a month.

Grilled Fish with Buttery Lemon Parsley

2007-08-21T22:15:00.000-07:00

Grilled Fish with Buttery Lemon Parsley

Non stick cooking spray

6 tablespoons butter

3tablespoons finely chopped parsley

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary

6 (6 ounces ea) fish fillets, such as snapper or any lean white fish

3 medium lemons halved

PREPARATION

1.Preheat grill to med-high heat. coat cold grill rack
with cooking spray; place over heat

2.combine butter, parsley,lemon zest, salt and rosemary in small bowl: set aside

3.Coat fish with cooking spray; place on grid.
Grill uncovered , 3 minutes.Turn; grill 2 to 3 Min's longer or until opaque in the center

4.To serve, squeeze juice from 1 lemon half evenly over ea fillet.
Top with equal amounts of parsley mixture.

MAKES 6 SERVINGS

Easy Crock Pot Recipes

2007-08-17T19:21:00.000-07:00

Easy Crock Pot Recipes
By Diane Watkins

Crock pot meals are convenient on those busy work nights. Its nice to come home to the tantalizing smell of a well cooked meal waiting for you. The challenge is to find those recipes that are not only quick and convenient, but tasty as well. Here I offer two recipes that are tasty and easy - Beef Burgundy and Country-Style Ribs with Sauerkraut.

This is my version of Crock Pot Beef Burgundy. It is quick to prepare in the morning, especially if you opt to skip the browning process (I usually do.) You can also cook this, well covered, for 2 hours in a 350 degree oven. The cooking time on the Beef Burgundy is 3-6 hours, but the longer you cook it on low, the more tender it will be. I don't usually worry about the time, I put it in before I leave for work and eat whenever the wonderful smells are too much for my willpower.

Beef Burgundy in the Crock Pot

2 pounds Beef Cubes (round steak, sirloin tip, or roast)

1 can golden mushroom soup

1 package dry onion soup mix

1 cup burgundy wine

OPTIONAL, but does add good flavor: Brown the beef cubes in a little oil.
Combine all ingredients in crock pot. Stir to combine. Cover with lid.
Cook in crock pot for 3 hours on high or 6 hours on low.
Serve over hot noodles or rice.
Country-Style Ribs and Sauerkraut 1 bag sauerkraut ; rinsed, drained 1 onion

1 red-skinned apple

2 - 3 pounds country style pork ribs

1 cup beer

1. Put sauerkraut in bottom of crock pot. Add diced onion and chopped apple. Do not need to peel apple. Stir and even the top.

2. Layer country ribs on top of kraut mixture. Pour beer over all. Cover and cook on LOW from 8 to 10 hours.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.

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Diane Watkins is a traditional southern style cook. She enjoys cooking, teaching, and writing about good food and family. For more information on southern cooking and recipes visit her website at Easy Southern Cooking

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BONUS RECIPE

3 Easy Baked Bean Recipes
By Kara Kelso

The following baked bean recipes may all have very different ingredients, but they have one main thing in common - they are all cooked in the crockpot! These recipes can either be used as side dishes, or part of a main meal. Be sure to see more crockpot recipes at our website below.

CROCKPOT BAKED BEANS I
1 pound dried small white beans -- rinsed
4 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup molasses
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 onion -- chopped
1/4 pound salt pork -- cut into 1" cubes
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
In slow-cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW 13 to 14 hours, stirring occasionally, if possible.

CROCKPOT BAKED BEANS II
1 lb ground beef
3/4 lb bacon fried and diced
1 onion lg chopped and browned
1 lge can pork and beans
1 16 oz kidney beans canned
1 16 oz buttered lima beans canned
1 cup catsup
3 Tbsp white vinegar
1/4 cup liquid smoke
1 tsp salt
dash pepper
Put all ingredients. in crock pot cook 4-6 hrs on low.

CROCKPOT BAKED BEANS III
2 cans canellini beans
2 cans black beans
2 cans red kidney beans
1 can chick peas
2 diced onions
2 tablespoons mustard (from the fridge - the wet kind)
1 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup maple syrup

Rinse and drain beans and set aside. On bottom of crockpot place diced onions, then dump on beans (don't mix just dump 'em all on). Then drizzle on all other ingredients. Mustard stays lumpy - it's ok. If you wish to add bacon - pre cook 1 lb. crumble and put over top of entire mixture. DON'T STIR. It will look dry for awhile. Crock Pot on High for 6-8 hours stirring once about 3/4 of the way through. Serve.

Enjoy!

About the Author: Kara Kelso is the mother of two, and owner of several websites online. For more crockpot recipes, see our ebook at: http://www.idea-queen.com/ebooks/crockpot-cooking-recipes.html

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Super Bowl Snacks (chicago hot wings)

2007-02-02T14:07:00.000-08:00

Super Bowl Snacks

Chicago Hot Wings

INGREDIENT

3-5 lbs of chicken wings.
1/2 tablespoon seasoning salt.
1/2 tablespoon pepper.
1/2 tablespoon chooped onions.
A pinch of garlic.
1/4 to 1/2 cup of Hot sauce.
Flower for frying.
COOKING OIL

PREPARATION

Preheat Oil in frying pan on med-high
after seasoning chicken baste with
hot sauce.
put seasoned chicken in bag with flower
shake bag to distribute flower evenly
fry chicken until golden brown

Serve
with chilled beer

AND ENJOY SUPER BOWL 41

Aphrodisiacs For Valentines Day

2007-01-26T07:02:00.000-08:00

Aphrodisiacs For Valentines Day

Oysters Rockefeller

Ingredients

3/4 cup firmly packed watercress sprigs
(2 oz before discarding coarse stems)
finely chopped.

1 1/3 cups firmly packed baby spinach(1 1/3oz)
finely chopped.

3 tablespoons finely chopped scallion greens

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

2 teaspoons minced celery

3 tablespoons coarse fresh bread crumbs

3 1/2 tablespoons of unsalted butter

1 teaspoon pernod or other anise-flavored
liquor
pinch of cayenne

3 bacon slices

10 cups kosher salt for baking & serving (3lbs)

20 small oysters on the half shell,pick over
for shell fragments and shells scrubbed well.

Preparation

Toss together watercress,spinach,scallion greens,parsely,
celery and 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon breadcrumbs
in a bowl.Melt butter in a 10 inch skillet over
moderate heat,then add watercress mixture and cook,
stirring, until spinach is wilted, 1 to 2 mins.
Stir in pernod,cayenne and salt & pepper to taste,
then transfer mixture to a bowl and chill, covered
until cold about 1 hour.

Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450F

While watercress mixture chills,cook bacon in skillet over
moderate heat, turning until crisp, then drain on paper
towels and finely crumble.

Spread 5 cups Kosher salt in a shallow pan (1 inch deep)
and nestle oysters (in shells) in it. Spoon watercress
mixture evenly over oysters, then top with bacon then
sprinkle with remaining bread crumbs + 2 more teaspoons
of bread crumbs.
Bake oysters until edges of oysters begin to curl and
bread crumbs or golden about 10 mins.

SERVE

warm oysters in shells,nestled in kosher salt approx 5 cups
on a platter

Home Made Root Beer (recipe)

2007-01-20T21:29:00.000-08:00

Home Made Root Beer (recipe)

ROOT BEER

1 gallon water
1-1/2 cups molasses
1 tsp. dry yeast
1/2 ounce each of hops, dried burdock, yellow dock,
sarsaparilla, dandelion, sassafras and spikenard roots

Wash the herbs and bruise them thoroughly with a potato masher
or pastry blender. Cover with the water, bring to a boil and
simmer for 20 minutes over low heat. Strain into a large crock.
Add the molasses and cool to lukewarm.

When the mixture is lukewarm, add 1 teaspoon dry yeast and stir.
Cover the crock with a cloth and put it in a warm, draft-free
place 70-80 degrees F. After 2 hours, pour into clean bottles
to within 1/2 inch of the tops. Cap with capper and metal caps,
but not corks. Place the capped bottles on their sides in a
warm and draft-free spot (70-80 degrees F) for 5 days, then set
upright in a cool place. The root beer will be ready to drink
in 10 days, but will keep for the whole summer.

SPRUCE BEER

5 gallons fo water
1/8 pound of hops
1/2 cup of dried, bruised ginger root
1 pound of the outer twigs of spruce fir
3 quarts of molasses
1/2 yeast cake dissolved in 1/2 cup of warm water or 1/2 cup
of liquid homemade yeast

In a large kettle combine the water, hops, ginger root and
spruce fir twigs. Boil together until all the hops sink to the
bottom of the kettle. Strain into a large crock and stir in the
molasses. After this has cooled add the yeast. Cover and leave
to set for 48 hours. Then bottle, cap and leave in a warm place
(70-75 degrees F) for 5 days. It will now be ready to drink.
Store upright in a cool place.

GINGER SODA

2 gallons of water
2 ounces of ginger root, thinly sliced and bruised with
the back of a knife
4 cups of light raw sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon cream of tartar
1 cup liquid homemade yeast or 1 yeast cake dissolved in a cup
of warm water

Combine in a large pot the ginger, sugar, lemon juice, cream of
tartar, yeast and water. Let the mixture stand in a warm place
for 24 hours. Line a funnel with cheesecloth and strain the
liquid into two clean gallon jugs. Cover them tightly and let
them stand overnight. Chill well before drinking.

Root Beer Recipes
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Home Made Moonshine (recipe)

2007-01-20T21:25:00.000-08:00

Home Made Moonshine (recipe)

How To Make Your Own Home Brew

This report is presented as information only. The author is not
responsible if this recipe is so pleasing that you drink the
brew excessively. The necessary ingredients are usually
available from most markets, and the bottle caper and caps may
be found at most hardware stores. You will also need a crock,
about 10 gallons and a hydrometer of the type designed for
brewing. The purpose of the hydrometer is to determine when the
sugar content of the mix is less than 1%. It will float on top of
the mix for about 3 or 4 days, and when it sinks you are ready to
bottle the brew. You will need a collection of empty bottles - the
quart size is best. Be sure they are SUPER clean. Ingredients:
Malt-2 cups, Sugar-5 cups, Yeast-1 tbsp,Water-3 gallons. for a
darker color add more malt. for stronger flavor add more sugar and
a small amount of brewer,s hops. The BEST flavor, at least to the
author is to use 3 cups of superfine sugar and 3 cups of brown sugar.
This gives about 18% by volume - 36 proof. Heat about 2 quarts of
water and dissolve the malt syrup. Add the sugar to the mix slowly
and stir until dissolved. Let the mix boil for several minutes
then pour into crock and add the balance of water. If you use hops
wrap them in a cheese cloth and hang it in the mix. Wait about
three hours and skim off foam. Place the hydrometer in the mix and
from this point on keep your eye on it. It will sink in about three
days or so and you are ready to bottle. The best way to bottle is
a small siphon hose. Try NOT to disturb the mix. slowly place the
hose about one inch from the bottom and start the siphon action. As
each bottle is filled about one inch from the top, pinch the hose to
stop the flow and then release and fill the next bottles and let
them age - at least 10 days and 30 days is better. The very best
flavor comes after about 3 months. If you are smart - start another
batch immediately as you will want to start drinking the first one
almost immediately. And remember - Dont Blame Me If You Drink
Too Much!

How To Make Your Own Home Brew
moonshine recipe
by Tycoon2k

Tycoon2k's "42 Recipes" Of Italy's Best Dinners

2007-01-17T12:04:00.000-08:00

Tycoon2k's "42 Recipes" Of Italy's Best Dinners

HEARTY MANICOTTI
(8 main dish servings)

1 lb. Italian sweet sausage links
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 16 oz. cans tomato puree
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. parsley, chopped
basil
salt
1 8 oz. package manicotti shells
4 cups ricotta cheese
1 8 oz. package mozzarella cheese
Parmesan cheese

In covered 5 quart Dutch oven. Over medium heat, in 1/4 cup
water, cook sausage links 5 minutes. Uncover, brown well, drain
on paper towel.

Spoon fat from Dutch oven. over medium heat brown ground beef
and onions, stir in tomato puree, paste, sugar, pepper, 1 tsp.
basil, 1 tsp. salt, 1 cup water; simmer, covered 45 minutes.

Cut sausage into bite-size pieces; add to mixture and cook 15
minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook manicotti as
label directs; drain. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl, combine ricotta and mozzarella (diced) cheeses,
parsley, 3/4 tsp. basil, 1/2 tsp salt; stuff into shells.

Spoon half of meat sauce into 13" x 9" baking dish. Place half
of shells over sauce in one layer. Spoon remaining sauce, except
3/4 cup, over shells, top with remaining shells in one layer.
Spoon reserved meat sauce over top. Sprinkle with parmesan. Bake
30 minutes.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE TERRINE
(30 1/4" slices or sliced 1/2" thick as entree)

1 lb. sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
1 lb. chicken livers
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup brandy
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
pinch ground cloves
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 garlic cloves chopped
3 eggs
1/2 lb. sliced bacon

In a large skillet cook sausage, stirring until brown. Drain on
paper towels, set aside in bowl.

In blender combine remaining ingredients except bacon, for 45
seconds. Stir in sausage.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line loaf pan with heavy foil,
letting 3" hang over the sides. Place bacon slices crosswise
across bottom and up sides, letting slices overhang pan. Pour in
sausage mixture; fold bacon over top. Place loaf pan in a
shallow pan; pour 1" hot water into shallow pan. Bake 1-1/2
hours.

Remove loaf pan from water, fold foil over top. Place heavy can
on terrine to weight down. Press firmly 2 minutes. Refrigerate
with weight until firm, about 6 hours.

To remove terrine, loosen foil from sides of pan, grasp ends of
foil, and lift out. Cut into slices.

LASAGNE
(3 - 4 Servings)

1 onion
1/4 cup olive oil
8 oz. ground beef
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
5 tbsp. red wine
1 tbsp. tomato paste
6 tbsp. whipping cream
pinch dried oregano
1-1/4 lb. lasagne
1/4 cup butter
pinch ground nutmeg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Peel and dice onion. Heat oil in pan and fry meat and onions for
5 minutes, until brown. Add salt, pepper, wine, and tomato paste
and cook until thick. Stir in cream and oregano.

Cook lasagne in boiling water until just tender. Drain and rinse
under cold water. Dry with paper towel.

Arrange lasagne and meat sauce in layers in greased ovenproof
dish, ending with a layer of lasagne. Dot with butter and
sprinkle with nutmeg and grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for
10 minutes.

CHICKEN TETRAZINNI
(8 - 10 Servings)

1 boiled chicken
1/2 lb. macaroni
1/2 lb. mushrooms, sauteed
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup almonds slivered
3 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. flour
1 cup whipping cream
3 tbsp. white wine, dry

Cut meat from chicken bones. Cook macaroni, drain, add mushrooms
and almonds. Make sauce of butter, flour, broth; remove from
heat, stir in cream, wine. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Add 1/2
sauce to chicken, 1/2 half to macaroni. Place macaroni in baking
dish, greased, make hole in center, fill with chicken. Bake
until lightly browned.

SPAGHETTI CARBONARA
(2 - 4 Servings)

8 oz. spaghetti
4 oz. bacon
1 green pepper
5 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
5 tbsp. chopped parsley
1-1/4 cups cream
1/4 cup butter
8 slices cooked ham, lean
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil

Cook spaghetti in boiling salt water for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, chop bacon. Core pepper and chop finely. Put bacon in
saucepan, cook until crisp. Stir in cheese, parsley, cream,
green pepper. Cook slowly 5 minutes.

Drain spaghetti, toss with butter, place in greased oven dish.
Roll up ham slices, lay on spaghetti, cover with bacon sauce.
Sprinkle with herbs. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Serve
hot.

PASTA SALAD
(4 - 6 Servings)

12 oz. pork luncheon meat
2 celery stalks
2 red-skinned apples
4 sweet dilled pickles
2 cups cooked pasta (shells, spirals or bows)
1/4 cup sliced stuffed olives
2 anchovy fillets (option)
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp. soy sauce
juice of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. salt
pinch cayenne pepper
1 tsp. apple pie spice

Slice luncheon meat and celery. Core and slice apples and slice
pickles. Mix together pasta, meat, olives, celery, apples and
pickles. Chop anchovy fillets (optional) - add to following:
Combine mayonnaise, soy sauce, lemon juice and seasonings. Chill
lightly before serving with pasta salad.

ITALIAN SALAD
(6 Servings)

1 cup cooked beets
1 cup cooked carrots
1 cup chopped celery
head lettuce
1/2 cup green peas
1/2 cup cucumbers, pared, seeded and diced
Mayonnaise thinned with cream or sour cream

Prepare the vegetables and chill. Then combine with dressing.
Prepare beds of lettuce and top with salad.

ITALIAN DRESSING
(2 cups)

3/4 cup wine vinegar
2/3 cup red wine
1 clove garlic
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. capers
1/2 cup oil
1 tbsp. mustard seed
2 peppers - green or red
2 tsp. prepared mustard
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. rosemary - dried
1 tsp. oregano - dried

Mix vinegar and wine, set for 1 hour. Finely chop garlic. Add
salt, capers, mustard seed and pound to paste. Remove pepper
insides and cut into slivers. Boil garlic paste, add peppers and
spices, stirring. Remove from heat, add oil, cool.

ITALIAN CHEESE TOAST
(8 Slices)

1-1/4 cups half and half
1 tbsp. olive or salad oil
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. paprika
1 tbsp. capers
1 12" loaf Italian bread
1 8 oz. package Mozzarella cheese
1 tbsp. chopped parsley

In 2-qt. saucepan, combine first 4 ingredients. Cook over medium
heat, until boiling, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Reduce
heat, stir in capers, cover, keep warm.

Preheat broiler. From Italian bread, diagonally cut 8 one inch
thick slices (save remaining bread).

Toast bread in broiler on each side. Put sliced cheese on each
piece and broil until melted.

Spoon cream mixture over cheese. Garnish with parsley. Serve
immediately.

ITALY'S HERO SANDWICH
(4 Servings)

12 sweet Italian sausages
1/4 cup water
2 medium onions
2 tbsp. olive/salad oil
4 5" long hard rolls
5 green or red peppers

In skillet, place sausages, add water. Cover, simmer 5 minutes.
Remove cover and cook 15 minutes or until browned, turning
occasionally.

Cut onions into thin slices, peppers into 1/2" strips. In hot
oil saute onions until limp. Add peppers and cook over medium
heat until peppers are tender, about 10 minutes. Add cooked
sausage.

Split rolls in half lengthwise. Layer bottom of each roll with
onions and pepper and 3 sausages. Spread top of roll with mayo,
butter or ketchup.

VEAL ROLLS
(4 servings)

4 veal cutlets
1/2 tsp. paprika
2 tsp. mustard
1 sweet dill pickle
1/2 cup liver sausage
1/4 cup butter
2/3 cup plain yogurt
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper

Pound veal until very thin, dust with paprika, spread with
mustard.

Cut pickle lengthwise, in four. Spread liver sausage on veal and
place a piece of pickle on each. Roll slices up and secure with
toothpick.

Melt butter in skillet and brown the rolls on each side. Add
yogurt and season with salt and pepper. Cover, cook over low
heat 20 minutes.

Remove toothpicks; arrange on serving dish, spoon over the sauce
and serve with rice.

VEAL AND FRUIT RAGOUT
(4 servings)

1-1/2 lb. veal
2 tbsp. butter
3/4 cup water
3 tbsp. flour
8 oz. green grapes
1 dessert apple
1 ripe pear
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. paprika pepper
3 tbsp. cream

Remove any fat from meat and cut into chunks. Melt butter, add
veal and fry until brown on all sides. Add 1/2 cup water, cover,
simmer 40 minutes, until veal is tender.

Mix flour with remaining water to form smooth paste. Stir into
veal and cook another 5 minutes.

Peel grapes, halve and remove seeds. Peel and quarter apple and
pear. Remove cores and dice.

Stir in salt, paprika and cream into veal mixture, then fold in
fruit. Heat 2 - 3 minutes. Serve hot.

ROAST VEAL
(4 servings)

2 lb. veal roast
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
2 tsp. paprika
2 carrots
2 tomatoes
2 onions
5 tbsp. oil
7 tbsp. white wine
6 tbsp. whipping cream
parsley

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Trim meat, rub all over with salt,
pepper, paprika. Place meat in roasting pan.

Peel and chop carrots, onions, tomatoes and place with meat.
Pour over the oil and wine and roast in oven 1 - 1-1/2 hours.
Transfer to serving dish and keep warm.

Either blend vegetables and cooking liquid in blender or rub
through strainer. Reheat, check seasoning and stir in cream.
Pour around the meat and serve garnished with parsley.

** Cooked spinach topped with cheese and browned in broiler
would make a good side vegetable.

VEAL CHOPS WITH KIDNEY SAUCE
(4 servings)

4 veal loin chops
1/2 tsp. onion salt
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. mustard
1 calf kidney
3 tbsp. oil
4 eggs
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tbsp. chervil
1/4 cup butter
5 tbsp. brandy

Trim chips. Season with onion salt, 1/2 tsp. salt and the
pepper; spread on mustard. Heat oil in skillet and fry chops
over medium heat 3-5 minutes on each side; remove and keep warm.

Beat eggs with 1/2 tsp. salt, 5 tbsp. water (cold) and the
herbs. In saucepan, melt butter and cook eggs until slightly
scrambled. Keep warm.

Slice the kidney and cook in pan used for the chops for 30
seconds. Sprinkle with remaining salt.

Stir in brandy. Arrange chops on dish, spoon on eggs and kidney
on top.

ITALIAN FISH BAKE
(4 servings)

2 potatoes, sliced
1 large carrot, sliced
1 small cauliflower
4 oz. frozen green beans
2 7 oz. cans tuns, drained
2 tomatoes, peeled, sliced
1 beet, sliced
5 anchovy fillets (optional)
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp. capers
4 eggs, separated
1/3 cup hazelnuts
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup cheddar cheese
1 tbsp. parsley
salt and pepper

Cook potatoes and carrots in boiling, salted water 15 - 20
minutes. Divide cauliflower into sprigs and add with beans for
the last 10 minutes. Drain.

Lightly grease 4 pint oven dish. Layer cooked vegetables, tuna
(flaked), tomatoes and beet alternately.

Mix finely chopped anchovy (optional), onion, garlic (crushed),
chopped capers and egg yolks to a smooth consistency.

Stir in ground hazelnuts, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, then fold
in parsley and stiffly beaten egg whites. Season to taste.

Spread topping over vegetables and bake at 400 degrees 20 - 25
minutes.

EGGPLANT & TOMATO BAKE
(4 servings)

2-3 eggplants
3 tsp. salt
1/4 cup flour
2/3 cup oil
2 onions, chopped
1 8 oz. can tomatoes
1 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. oregano, dried
1 tsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. black pepper
8 oz. mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup tomato paste

Slice eggplants into 1/2" slices; sprinkle with 2 tsp. salt.
Roll slices, moistened, in flour. Fry slices in heated oil, in
skillet until brown on each side. Drain. Add onions, tomatoes,
remaining salt, tomato paste, basil, oregano, sugar and pepper
to oil remaining in skillet and cook 10 minutes. Cool slightly,
bend mixture or push through strainer. Place half the mixture in
greased baking dish. Add a layer of eggplant slices and a layer
of cheese slices. Top with remaining tomato mixture and sprinkle
top with cheese. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes.

STUFFED EGGPLANTS
(4 servings)

4 large eggplants
7 tbsp. oil
10 oz. ground pork
10 oz. ground beef
3 egg yolks
1 tsp. garlic salt
3/4 tsp. black pepper
1 tbsp. breadcrumbs, soft
5 tbsp. brandy
5 tbsp. cheese, grated

Halve eggplants, lengthwise, place on baking sheet, brush with
oil, bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove flesh, mix with
all ingredients except cheese, fill eggplant shells. Sprinkle
with cheese, bake 30 minutes. Serve with baked tomatoes.

BAKED STUFFED TOMATOES
(4 servings)

8 large tomatoes
1/2 tsp. celery salt
pinch garlic salt
sliced bread
3/4 cup grated cheese
3 tbsp. chopped parsley
2 tbsp. butter
worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup sour cream
juice of 1 lemon
1 tsp. sugar
5 tbsp. cooked ham

Cut tops off tomatoes, scoop out centers. Sprinkle insides with
mixture of celery and garlic salts. Turn upside down and let
drain.

Soak bread in hot water, squeeze dry, place in bowl. Mix in
grated cheese, parsley, chopped ham. Fill tomatoes with
stuffing, replace tops.

Melt butter, add worchestershire (dash), cornstarch blended with
cream, lemon juice, sugar, 5 tbsp. water. Hat, don't boil, pour
around tomatoes. Cook at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.

VEAL PAPRIKA
(4 servings)

1 lb. boneless veal
1/2 lb. mushrooms
1 cup chicken broth
1 medium onion
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
dash caraway seeds
1/2 cup sour cream

Cut veal into 1-1/2" cubes. Slice mushrooms. Chop onions. In 2
qt. casserole combine veal, 1/2 cup broth, mushrooms, onion,
paprika, salt, pepper, caraway. Cover, cook on HIGH 10 minutes
and at MEDIUM-LOW 22 minutes or until veal is tender. Stir
occasionally. Blend flour with remaining broth; stir until
smooth. Mix into veal dish. Cook at HIGH 2 - 3 minutes, or until
sauce thickens. Blend in sour cream.

FETTUCINE ALFREDO
(4 servings)

8 oz. medium egg noodles
1 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
pepper to taste
1/2 cup butter

Grate cheese. Cut butter into quarters. Cook noodles. While
noodles are standing, in glass serving bowl, combine cheese,
butter and cream. Cook at MEDIUM 3 - 4 minutes or until butter
melts. Stir twice. Stir in drained noodles, toss well. Season
with pepper.

BAKED ZITA
(4 servings)

8 oz. zita macaroni
15 oz. spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese

Shred cheese. Combine cooked and drained zita and sauce in 2 qt.
casserole. Cook, covered at HIGH 10 minutes, stir once. Sprinkle
with cheese. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

MINI PIZZA SNACKS
(2 servings)

2 English muffins
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce
1 oz. mozzarella cheese
oregano

Half and toast muffins, shred cheese. Place muffins on plate,
spread with spaghetti sauce, top with cheese and season with
oregano. Cook at MEDIUM 1 - 2 minutes, or until cheese melts.

MEATBALL MORSELS
(36 balls)

1 lb. ground beef
1 egg
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tbsp. parsley flakes
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Thoroughly combine all ingredients; shape into 1" balls (36).
Arrange 18 meatballs on dish. Cook at HIGH 4 - 6 minutes; stir
once. Rotate dish after 3 minutes. Drain liquid. Repeat with
remaining meatballs. Serve with favorite sauce or gravy.

MACARONI AND CHEESE
(4 servings)

8 oz. elbow macaroni
3/4 lb. cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
1/8 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
bread crumbs, buttered

Cook and drain noodles. Cut cheese into cubes. In 3 qt.
casserole, combine noodles, cheese, milk, salt, onion, pepper,
mustard. Cook, covered, at HIGH 10 - 12 minutes; stir twice. Top
with bread crumbs, cook uncovered, at HIGH, 3-5 minutes.

WHITE CLAM SAUCE
(3 cups)

3 8 oz. cans minced clams
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup parsley
2 tbsp. white wine
1 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. salt

Drain juice from clams, save. In saucepan, over medium heat, in
hot oil, cook garlic until tender. Stir in clam juice and
remaining ingredients, except clams. Cook 10 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Stir in clams, cook sauce until clams are warm.

SPINACH SAUCE
(2-1/2 cups)

1/4 cup butter
1 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach
1 tsp. salt
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup milk
1/8 tsp. nutmeg

In saucepan, over medium heat, in not butter, cook spinach and
salt 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add remaining ingredients,
mix well, do not boil.

WALNUT SAUCE
(1-1/2 cups)

1/4 cup butter
1 cup walnuts coarsely chopped
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp. parsley, minced
1 tsp. salt

In skillet over medium heat, in hot butter lightly brown
walnuts, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients, heat.

SHRIMP MARINARA SAUCE
(4 cups)

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. parsley, chopped
1 tbsp. sugar
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1 lb. frozen shrimp, shelled and deveined

In skillet over medium heat, in hot oil lightly brown garlic.
Add tomato sauce and next six ingredients, heat to boiling.
Reduce heat to low, cover, simmer 10 minutes. Add frozen shrimp
and cook until shrimp are tender, about 8 minutes; stir
occasionally.

PESTO
(1/2 cup)

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
2 tbsp. basil
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 small garlic clove

Quarter garlic clove. In blender place all ingredients, at
medium speed mix well.

MEAT SAUCE
(4 cups)

2 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 16 oz. can tomatoes
1 12 oz. can tomato paste
4 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. oregano leaves
1-3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf, crumbled

In 5 qt. Dutch oven over medium heat, in hot oil cook ground
beef, onions, garlic until meat is well browned. Drain excess
fat. Stir in tomatoes, their liquid and remaining ingredients.
Reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer 35 minutes or
until very thick, stirring occasionally.

SPAGHETTI WITH HAM AND PEAS
(4 servings)

1 8 oz. package spaghetti
1/4 cup butter
1 tbsp. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cracked pepper
1-1/2 cups half & half
1 10 oz. package frozen peas, thawed
1 cup fontona cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1 4 oz. package sliced, cooked ham

Prepare spaghetti as label directs. Drain, keep warm.

Meanwhile, in 3 quart saucepan, over low heat, melt butter; stir
in flour, salt, pepper; gradually stir in half and half. Cook,
stirring, until thickened. Add peas (thawed) and shredded
cheeses, stir in ham; heat.

In large bowl, toss spaghetti and cheese mixture until spaghetti
is well coated. Serve immediately.

MEAT PIZZAS
(4 servings)

1 stale roll
1/4 cup warm water
2 onions
1 lb. ground beef
1 egg
salt and pepper
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 - 2 tsp. chili sauce
1/4 cup oil
2 eggs, hard-cooked
2 tomatoes
12 stuffed green olives
4 slices cheese
8 anchovy fillets (opt.)

Soften roll in warm water, squeeze out water, crumble into small
pieces.

Peel and finely chop onions, mix with bread, beef, egg, salt,
and pepper, cayenne and chili sauce. Divide into 4 portions and
form into a patty. Fry patties in oil 3-4 minutes on each side,
until crisp. Transfer to baking sheet.

Shell and slice eggs. Slice tomatoes and olives. Cut cheese into
strips. Top each patty with mixture. Add anchovy fillets
(optional) and cheese.

Bake at 400 degrees 5 - 7 minutes, until cheese melts.

VEAL CHOPS WITH AVOCADO
(4 servings)

4 veal loin chops (3/4")
2 tbsp. butter
1/4 lb. mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup minced onions
2 tbsp. medium sherry
1 tsp. salt
dash hot pepper
1 small avocado
2 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp. fresh dill

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slash fat on edge of chops. in 10"
skillet, over medium heat, cook mushrooms and onions in hot
butter, about 5 minutes.

Arrange chops in skillet. Add sherry, salt and hot pepper. Heat
to boiling. Cover and bake 1 hour or until meat is tender.

Cut avocado in half; remove seed and skin. Slice and arrange
over chops. Bake, uncovered, 10 minutes. Put chops on warmer
plate.

Blend cornstarch in and 1 tbsp. cream until smooth; stir
remaining cream. Gradually stir into hot liquid in skillet and
cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened. Stir in chopped
dill.

VEAL STEAKS WITH SPAGHETTI
(4 servings)

2 veal shoulder arm steaks each 1" thick
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 8 oz. can stewed tomatoes
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 8 oz. package spaghetti

On waxed paper, coat veal steaks with flour. In 12" skillet over
medium heat, in hot oil, cook meat until well browned on both
sides.

Add remaining ingredients except spaghetti; heat to boiling.
Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 1 hour or until steaks are
fork-tender, turn once. Serve over cooked spaghetti.

WESTERN FRITTATA
(4 servings)

2 tbsp. butter
4 oz. Canadian bacon
2 medium onions
7 eggs
1/2 cup Swiss cheese
1/4 tsp. pepper

In 10" skillet heat 2 tbsp. butter over medium heat. Add bacon
sliced and cut into 1/2" strips, cook 1 minute. Add sliced
onions, cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently; remove from heat.
In bowl beat eggs, grated cheese, pepper and bacon-onion
mixture. In skillet melt butter over medium heat. Add egg
mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, cook 10-15 minutes until
bottom is set. Meanwhile, preheat broiler. Broil frittata until
top is set and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.

PEPPERONI BITES
( 60 )

1 pouch dry cheddar cheese soup mix
1-1/2 cups flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup pepperoni finely chopped
1/3 cup green pepper finely chopped
1/3 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup milk

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In medium bowl combine soup mix,
flour, baking powder. Mix well, cutting in shortening until
mixture is coarse. Add pepperoni, green pepper, onion and milk.
Stir with fork until soft dough forms, about 5 minutes. Drop
dough by heaping teaspoonsfuls onto ungreased baking sheet.
baked 10-12 minutes until bites are golden brown. Serve warm as
snacks.

MOZZARELLA LOAF
(6 servings)

1 long loaf Italian Bread with sesame seed
1 16 oz. package mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup salad olives
1-1/2 tsp. oregano

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut Italian loaf crosswise into 1"
slices. Cut cheese into 1/4" slices. Place cheese and olives
between bread slices.

Bake bread on cookie sheet for 15 minutes or until cheese is
melted. Sprinkle loaf with oregano. Serve immediately.

PUFF PASTRY PIZZAS
(4 servings)

1 lb. frozen puff pastry
12 slices salami
1/4 cup chopped cooked ham
2 onions, sliced
2 slices cheese, cubed
2 tomatoes, peeled
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. pepper
2/3 cup oil
5 tbsp. parsley

Thaw pastry. On a floured board, roll our thinly and use to line
four 4" pie pans. On pastry arrange salami, ham, onion, cheese,
and sliced tomatoes. Sprinkle with seasonings and over each
spoon 3 tbsp. oil. Bake at 420 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot.

VEAL TOAST
(4 servings)

4 veal cutlets or scallops
juice of 1-1/2 lemons
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup oil
4 slices bread
1/4 cup mango chutney
2 sliced tomatoes
4 slices cheese
2 tsp. paprika
3 tsp. parsley

Pound veal and sprinkle sides with lemon, salt and pepper. Fry
on each side for 4 minutes, in oil. Toast bread and sprinkle
with chutney. Place veal on bread and top with tomatoes, then
cheese. Broil until cheese is melted.

VEAL SCALLOP OPEN SANDWICH
(4 servings)

2 tbsp. butter
4 slices bread
1 heat lettuce
4 small veal scallops
3 tbsp. flour
1/4 cup oil
1/2 tsp. celery salt
4 tomatoes
1/2 tsp. garlic salt

Butter bread. Separate lettuce into leaves, wash and pat dry and
shred. Pound veal to flatten; coat with flour. Fry veal in oil
2-3 minutes each side until lightly browned. Remove from pan;
keep warm. Halve tomatoes, place in pan cut sides down. Fry 3
minutes, turn over, sprinkle with celery and garlic salt. Remove
from heat. Place bread on four individual dishes. Place veal on
each; add layer of lettuce; top with two tomato halves and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN FONDUE

1 lb. shelled shrimp
juice of 1 lemon
8 oz. Gruyere cheese
2 pints chicken stock
1/4 cup chopped dill
pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. sugar
2 onions

Sprinkle shrimp with lemon juice and leave 10 minutes. Peel and
chop onions. Grate cheese. Pour stock into metal fondue and
heat. Add grated cheese and stir over low heat until melted; do
not boil. Remove from heat, stir in onions, dill, cayenne, sugar
and pepper. Bring pan to table and place on spirit burner. Drain
shrimp, pat dry. Spear on fondue forks, dip in to fondu for 1
minute, then eat. Serve with slices of crusty Italian bread, hot.

ITALIAN BREAD
(2 loaves)

1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 packages active dry yeast
cornmeal
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. butter
water
salad oil
1 egg white

In large bowl, combine sugar, salt, yeast and 2 cups flour. In
1-quart saucepan over low heat, heat butter and 1-3/4 cups water
until very warm (butter doesn't need to melt).

With mixer at low speed, gradually beat liquid into dry
ingredients until just blended. Increase speed to medium, beat 2
minutes.

Beat in 1/2 cup flour to make thick batter. Continue beating
mixture at medium for 2 minutes. Scrape bowl often with spatula.
With wooden spoon, stir in enough additional flour (about 1-3/4
cups) to make a soft dough.

Turn dough onto floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic,
about 10 minutes, adding flour while kneading.

Cut dough in half, cover pieces with bowl. Let dough rest 20
minutes for easier shaping.

Grease large cookie sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal.

On floured surface with floured rolling pin, roll each half into
15" by 10" rectangle. From 15" side, tightly roll dough, pinch
seam to seal.

Place loaves, seam side down, on cookie sheet and taper ends.
Brush loaves with oil; cover loosely with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate 2 - 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove loaves from fridge, uncover.
Let stand 10 minutes. cut 3 or 4 diagonal slashes on top of each
loaf. Bake 20 minutes.

In small bowl with fork, beat egg white with 1 tbsp. water.
Remove loaves from oven, brush with egg, return to oven, bake 5
minutes.

Valentines Day Recipes

2007-01-16T06:50:00.000-08:00

A Valentine's Day Recipes
by Sean Carter

Oyster Delight

2 cups of fresh and large oysters
2 tbsp chopped parsley
10 slices of bacon
A pinch of paprika Salt and pepper

Sprinkle the seasoning and parsley on the fresh oysters
Place them in a shallow baking dish and bake in 450 degrees F for about ten-fifteen minutes till the bacon is crisp. This is one great Valentine's Day recipe idea that would neither take you long to make, nor would it take your guests to polish off.

Brownie Love Ingredients

4 bars of unsweetened chocolate
8 oz whipped cream
3/ 4 cup margarine
3 eggs
1 cup flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped, assorted nuts
3 cups strawberries

PROCEDURE

Melt the chocolate and margarine together. Keep stirring till the chocolate melts completely. Add the sugar and mix well. Now add the flour, eggs and nuts and mix till it forms a smooth paste. Bake it in a pre-heated oven of 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. After it cools, refrigerate for 30 minutes. Take out and cut into heart shapes with the help of a cookie-cutter. Spread the brownies on a plate, place the strawberries on them and top with the whipped cream to make the dish look as yummy as any other of the day. Have a bellyful fun on Valentine's Day.

About the Author

Sean Carter writes on holidays, Valentine's Day and world events. He is a writer with special interest in ecard industry and writes for 123greetings.com. He is an active blogger at Valentines Day Blog.

Sean Carter writes on holidays, Valentine's Day and world events. He is a writer with special interest in ecard industry and writes for 123greetings.com. He is an active blogger at Valentines Day Blog.

BONUS FORMULA RECIPES

EYEGLASS CLEANER

Mix together 8 oz. of ammonia and 32 oz. of denatured alcohol. Put up in 1/2 oz. bottles to sell for 25¢ to 50¢ each.

MOSQUITO REMEDY

Mix oil of citronella with common vaseline. Apply to hands and put on shirt collar or on a cloth or handkerchief which may be tied around neck.

LIQUID HAND SOAP

Dissolve any good powdered soap in boiling water. Add one part alcohol to each 4 parts of soap solution. A perfume scent may be added, if desired, when cool.

POWDERED INSECT & ROACH EXTERMINATOR

Mix the following 1 lb. Borax and 6 oz. powdered sugar. Add 1 oz. cocoa powder and 2 oz. sodium fluoride. Mix well. Sprinkle around places pests are known to frequent. KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

ATHLETES FOOT REMEDY

Mix 4 oz. Borax with a gallon of water. Put up in 8 oz. bottles and sell for 50¢. Helps get rid of sores on feet as well. Use on feet only.

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Stuffed Shrimp Recipes

2007-01-15T18:56:00.000-08:00

Stuffed Shrimp Recipes
By Hans Dekker

Stuffed shrimp recipes will help you celebrate any special occasion like a raise, a promotion or even an anniversary. These dishes are very elegant and very delectable. There are many different ways to prepare stuffed shrimp and several different ingredients that will have your tastebuds jumping for joy.

Many times stuffed shrimp recipes use other seafood ingredients like this one. This one uses clams for a great and tasty treat. For this recipe you will need:

1 pound of shrimp (peeled and de-veined),
¾ cup of cracker or bread crumbs,
3 tablespoons of melted butter or margarine,
1 small can of minced clams,
1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder,
1/3 cup of sweet sherry,
salt and pepper to taste.

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. To start you will need to cut the shrimp down the middle and have it in the butterfly style, but leave the tails attached. Mix together the cracker or bread crumbs, butter, clams, garlic, salt and pepper. Stuff each shrimp with the mixture. Place the shrimp in a baking dish and pour the sherry around the shrimp. Bake for around 15 minutes until shrimp are transparent in the center.

Stuffed shrimp recipes are very popular and you will find several that use all kinds of spices and other ingredients to create wonderful and mouth watering meals. Just like this one. This one also uses crab meat. You will need:

shrimp,
¼ cup of milk,
1 egg,
¼ cup of cracker or bread crumbs,
1 pound of crab meat,
1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce,
1 teaspoon of hot sauce,
1 teaspoon of dried mustard,
1 teaspoon of miracle whip,
2 cubed slices of bread,
1 small onion chopped,
½ cup of green bell pepper, and
½ cup of melted butter or margarine.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the shrimp as you did in the recipe above in the butterfly style leaving the tails attached. Stir together the egg and milk. Mix together the crabmeat, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, mustard, mayo, bread cubes, salt and pepper. Sauté the onions and green pepper in a small amount of butter, and then add to the crab mixture. Now, dip the shrimp into the egg mixture and place in a baking dish. Top each shrimp with the crab mixture and bake for 40 minutes.

You are sure to enjoy stuffed shrimp recipes and so will your dinner guests. They are easy to prepare and a joy to eat.

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2 Killer Meatball Recipes From Italy And Mexico

2007-01-14T07:39:00.000-08:00

2 Killer Meatball Recipes From Italy And Mexico
By Jonathan Teng

Meatballs... how good they are... especially when they are from Italy and Mexico...

Miam miam...

Italian Meatballs in a Basket

Yield: 8 servings

For the Meatballs:

~1 ea Medium Green Pepper, Chopped
~1 ea Medium Onion, Chopped
~1 x Italian. Bread Basket
~1/2 tsp Basil
~1/4 tsp Thyme
~16 oz (1 can) Stewed Tomatoes
~2 lb Ground Beef Chuck
~2 tbsp Margarine
~2 tbsp Unbleached Flour
~1 x Cherry Tomatoes
~1 x Green pepper rings

Italian Bread Basket:

~1 Loaf (16 oz) Italian Bread
~1/4 cup Margarine, Melted
~1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated

Instructions for Meatballs:

Lightly shape ground beef into 1 1/2-inch balls. Lightly brown balls in margarine in large frying-pan, about 5 minutes. Add the green pepper and onion to meatballs; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain tomatoes, reserving liquid. Add tomatoes, all but 1/4 c tomato liquid, basil and thyme to meat balls. Cover tightly and cook slowly 5 minutes.

Mix reserved tomato liquid with flour, stirring until smooth. Stir into meatballs, cover tightly and cook 5 minutes or until slightly thick. Meanwhile prepare Italian Bread Basket and place on platter. Spoon meatball mixture into and around bread. Garnish with green pepper rings and cherry tomatoes, if desired.

Instructions for the Italian Bread Basket:

Cut a 3/4 slice from top of bread. With fork, scoop out inside of bread to form basket, leaving 1-inch bread on all sides and bottom of loaf. Place loaf on foil in shallow baking pan. Brush top, sides and inside of bread with melted margarine. Sprinkle loaf with Parmesan cheese, coating sides evenly. Bake in hot oven (400 Degrees F.) for 10 minutes.

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Mexican Meatball and Rice

Yield: 6 servings

Meatballs:

~1 cup Crushed Corn Chips
~1 ea Clove Garlic, Crushed
~1 ea Large Egg, Slightly Beaten
~1 tsp Chili Powder
~1 x Mexican Rice
~1/2 cup Milk
~1/2 cup Sliced Ripe Olives
~1/4 tsp Powdered Cumin
~19 oz (1 can) Tomatoes (un-drained)
~2 c Sliced Onion
~2 lb Ground Beef
~2 tbsp Butter or Margarine
~2 tsp Salt
~2-1/2 tbsp Unbleached Flour
~4 oz (1 can) Green Chilies, (drained)

Mexican Rice:

~1 pint Dairy Sour Cream
~1/2 lb Monterey Jack Cheese cut into stripes
~3 cups Cooked Seasoned Rice
~4 oz (1 can) Chopped Green

Instructions for the Meatballs:

In large bowl, lightly combine ground beef with corn chips, milk, egg and 1 tsp of salt. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Shape into 15 meatballs, using 2 rounded tbsp meat mixture for each. Lightly roll meatballs in 2 tbsp flour, coating completely. In large frying-pan, cook meatballs in hot butter, half at a time, stirring until evenly browned.

Remove meatballs from frying-pan as they are browned. In same frying-pan, cook onion and garlic about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. In small bowl, combine remaining 1/2 tbsp flour and 1 t salt, chili powder and cumin. Stir into onions. Add tomatoes, green chilies and olives.

Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat, cover tightly and cook slowly for 30 minutes. Add meatballs to tomato mixture, cover tightly and cook slowly for 20 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking slowly 10 minutes. Serve meatballs and sauce over hot Mexican Rice.

Now instructions for the Mexican Rice:

Combine sour cream, chilies and salt. In 13 x 9-inch baking pan, layer 1 cup cooked rice, 1/2 sour cream-chili mixture and 1/2 cheese strips. Repeat layers and top with remaining cup of rice. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees F.) for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and top with meatballs and sauce. Continue baking for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

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Home Made Apple Pie

2007-01-13T05:18:00.000-08:00

Home Made Apple Pie
By Tasha Slone

Ingredients

Pie Crust

8 oz (225g) plain Flour
4 oz(110g) Margarine
2 oz (55g) Lard
pinch of Salt
2 tablespoons cold and 3 tablespoons hot Water

or

1 pkg Store-bought pie crust

Pie Filling

1 lb (500g) cooking Apples, sliced
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 oz salted butter
2 1/2 c sugar, and additional for sprinkling
1/4 c flour
2 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
cinnamon
nutmeg

Pie Topping

1 oz (28g) Milk
cinnamon
sugar

Pie Crust

Rub all flour, margarine, lard, and salt ingredients together until fine breadcrumbs Add 2 tablespoons water to make a soft but firm dough Roll pastry on floured surface to the size you want your pie, make two crusts Place one crust in pie pan

Everything Else

Do not precook apples, as this will deprive the pie of a substantial amount of flavor.

Peel and slice apples into 1/8th-1/4th inch thick segments Add lemon juice to apple segments Mix apples by hand into 1/2 cup sugar and a few dashes of cinnamon. Transfer segments less aquired juices to pie pan. (This helps prevent the pie from boiling over in the oven) Mix rest of sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and cornstarch in a separate bowl Pour over apples in pie pan Dot with butter Cover with the other crust of the pie Firm down edges with fork or finger Cut heart or diamond-shaped vents into top crust Brush the pastry top with milk and sprinkle additional sugar and cinnamon over the top Bake at 350°F (177°C) until golden brown (about 60 minutes) Serve warm with ice cream or custard

Notes and tips

Use a variety of apples to get a wider pallate of flavors and textures Use 2-3 Granny Smith apples, in combination with the other apples. Replace the lard with shortening for a vegatarian dessert

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Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipes

2007-01-12T16:06:00.000-08:00

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Homemade BBQ Sauce Recipes
By Hans Dekker

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What makes great homemade BBQ sauce recipes? Well, it could be the time and love that you put into making this delectable barbeque sauce for your family to enjoy, or it could be the fresh ingredients that you use.

The barbecue that you create is what make your meals so tasty and wonderful. The main ingredients in all barbeque sauces are either tomato sauce or a combination of tomato puree and tomatoes. Knowing this you should be able to create some of your own recipes that will be enjoyed and passed down through your family.

The easiest BBQ sauce can be prepared very quickly. You will need 2 cups of your favorite ketchup, 2 chopped onions, ¼ cup of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup of brown sugar, and chili powder to taste. Sautee the onions and then add the remainder of the ingredients. Cook on low heat for around 15 minutes until the mixture thickens. Then brush on your favorite meat.

You can also add or substitute the above ingredients to create some very unique barbeque sauces on your own. You may prefer to add items such as peppers for a nice flavor or even Tabasco sauce for a hotter style.

Now, you can choose your flavorings and spices to add to the tomato sauce. You can use tomato sauce or tomato puree with a whole tomatoes. Try pineapple juice or orange juice for a tropical flavor or add liquid smoke flavoring for that outdoors flavor. You can even use molasses or your favorite pancake syrup to enhance the style of your bbq sauce. Don’t just think simple, try the various flavors such as maple or butter pecan to add a new and unique flavor. Either way you are sure to find a delectable recipe that you cook-out party will love.

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More Easy Chicken Breast Recipes

2007-01-10T23:28:00.000-08:00

More Easy Chicken Breast Recipes

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We eat chicken several times per week, so we always experiment with new flavors and new recipes. If time is limited, I always suggest buying a bottle of either already made marinade or salad dressing and marinating the chicken while you’re at work. The flavor seeps into the chicken and when you get home from work, just bake for an hour and you’ll have a delicious flavored chicken.

In this article I’d like to share 2 fruit flavored chicken recipes and one herb flavored recipe. They are Italian Flavored Chicken, Pineapple Flavored Chicken and Apricot Flavored Chicken.

Pineapple Flavored Chicken

3-4 chicken breasts
4 cloves of garlic, minced
½ inch slice of ginger, minced
1 medium sized onion, chopped
1 can evaporated milk
1 can crushed pineapple
½ cup soy sauce
butter for sautéing

Mix together, pineapple, ginger and soy sauce. Marinate chicken in pineapple mixture for 2-3 hours. Saute garlic and onion for a couple of minutes. Add chicken breasts and cover. Cook about 15 minutes. Add marinade to pan and bring to a boil. Cook until done. Once the chicken is done, add the milk, mix and cook a few minutes more.

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Italian Flavored Chicken

4 chicken breasts
1/3 cup Italian salad dressing
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
3 large eggs, beaten

Marinate chicken for one hour in Italian dressing. Mix together cheese and bread crumbs. Dip chicken into eggs. Roll chicken in cheese and bread crumb mixture. Pour Italian dressing over chicken and bake for about 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

Apricot Chicken

6 chicken breasts
1 package dry onion soup mix
flour to lightly dust the chicken pieces
1 can apricot nectar
1 can apricot halves
1 small onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Lightly dust the chicken in flour. Place chicken in baking dish. Salt and pepper to taste. Place the chopped onions and soup mix on the chicken breasts. Pour the apricots and nectar over the chicken and bake about an hour at 350 degrees.

Note: I have used apricot preserves and it comes out wonderfully. Bon Appetite!!

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Cooking Roast Prime Rib on the Grill

2007-01-10T22:58:00.000-08:00

Cooking Roast Prime Rib on the Grill
By Hans Dekker

Love the taste of prime rib? Love the taste of barbecue? You can combine them together for cooking roast prime rib on the grill. It takes a bit longer than hamburgers, but cooking roast prime rib on the grill gives you a fabulous roast that everyone enjoys.

You need a lot of charcoal for cooking prime rib on the grill. The cooking time is about two hours so you need about 8 pounds of good quality charcoal. Fire up the charcoal and wait until the flames die down and the charcoal is giving off a good heat.

When cooking prime rib on the grill, you don't want the meat to be directly over the hot coals. Move them over to one side of the grill so that you can place the roast on the other side. Before putting the meat on the barbecue, rub the exterior with a mixture of coarse salt, pepper and herbs.

You can use either bone on or bone off when cooking roast prime rib on the grill. You can ask the butcher to remove the bones and then tie them back onto the meat. This gives you the best of both worlds -- easy carving and great tasting ribs.

Place the meat on the grill and cover it tightly. If the cover has vents, you want to close them as well. Check the grill from time to time to make sure it has enough heat to for cooking roast prime rib on the grill. If it cools off, you can open the events to let the flames build up again.

After two hours of cooking roast prime rib on the grill, take the cover off and check the temperature with a meat thermometer. The interior will be about 115° when the meat is rare, and 150° is well done. Be sure to check the temperature as close to the middle as possible.

After cooking roast prime rib on the grill to your taste, remove it from the grill and let it sit for about 15 minutes before serving. I hope you bought a big enough roast because your guests will ask for seconds and thirds!

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2007-01-09T11:26:00.000-08:00

Boneless Prime Roast Recipe
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When it comes to prime rib and there are two basic camps. One side says you must cook it with the bones attached. The idea is that the bones give more flavor to the meat. The other side says that the meat can be just as flavorful without the bones, and easier to carve. If you want to give it a try, here is a boneless prime roast recipe. There's plenty of variations on the basic boneless prime roast recipe so feel free to improvise.

Boneless roasts are sometimes called ribeye roasts or “eye of the rib”. A boneless roast serves more people per pound -- you can count on getting two servings per pound rather than about 1 1/2 servings per pound for a standing rib roast. An eight or ten pound roast is perfect for this boneless prime roast recipe.

You can marinate the roast before you cook it for extra flavor, although many think that the beef is tasty enough as is. Marinating can also make the meat more tender. If you decide to marinate the meat, let it soak for an hour or two before making this boneless prime roast recipe.

Before you cook the meat, make sure that it has reached room temperature. This means you should take it out of the refrigerator about two hours before it is put in the oven. A good prime rib roast recipe will tell you to rub of exterior of the meat with horseradish or Worcestershire powder.

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Preheat the oven to 500° and place a layer of rock salt in the bottom of the roasting pan. The layer of salt should be about 1 inch deep. Sprinkle the salt with about half a cup of warm water and place the roast on top of the salt. The boneless prime rib recipe tells you to cover the roast completely with rock salt.

The reason this boneless prime rib recipe uses rock salt is to seal the exterior of the meat so that it remains tasty and juicy. The beef will not taste salty -- the salt crust is removed before serving.

Cook the meat for about 15 minutes per pound keeping the door of the oven closed for the entire cooking time. When it is done, let it sit for about 15 minutes before serving. Your guests will love this boneless prime rib recipe!

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2007-01-09T11:20:00.000-08:00

3 Easy to Make Meatloaf Recipes
By David Slone

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Here are 3 different, easy to make, recipes for meatloaf.

Meatloaf Recipe 1
Ingredients:

2 Eggs
1/2 cup water
Two tablespoons of soy sauce
1 small onion diced
2 Lbs. ground beef
8oz package of pre-made stuffing, (such as Stove Top)
salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

Preheat Oven to 350°F

Beat eggs, water, and approximately two tablespoons of soy sauce together in a separate bowl and set aside.

Get a large bowl and mix the ground beef and stuffing together. Make sure to use your hands and combine the mixture well, as this is the most important step.

Slowly work the egg mixture into the meat and stuffing, once again making sure to combine all ingredients well.

Pick up big ball of meat and pack in hands until you have formed a loaf.

Place in ungreased loaf pan and place on center rack in oven for 45-55 minutes uncovered until center of meatloaf is browned. Drain excess grease off side of pan and let stand 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Meatloaf Recipe 2
Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped
1-2 celery stalks, chopped
1 cup cracker crumbs
1 clove garlic, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon allspice
sprinkle of curry powder
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 eggs
2 lbs. ground beef
1-2 cans of mushroom soup
Makes 1 bread pan of meat loaf

Directions:

Mix meat, eggs, and spices
Mix in vegetables and crackers
Bake at 400°F
Drain off grease when brown 10-20 minutes
Add 1-2 cans of mushroom soup on top
Bake until done
Total baking time 1.5-2 hours

Meatloaf Recipe 3

Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds of ground beef
1 cup Ritz crackers
2 beaten eggs
8 ounces Del Monte tomato sauce
1/2 cup fine onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pound the Ritz crackers until fine like bread crumbs.

Mince the onion until fine.

In a separate bowl, add the meat and the other ingredients and mix with your hands until the ingredients are all mixed together and the mixture is smooth.

Grease a glass baking pan with vegetable shortening.

Put the meat mixture in the pan and shape like a football.

Bake in the oven for 1 hour.

Take out the meat loaf and serve warm.

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2007-01-07T14:12:00.000-08:00

During periods of high inflation, most people have to "tighten their belts," and watch their expenditures a bit more closely. After all, buying on credit and attempting to spend more than you have coming in is a sure-fire road to financial ruin.

In order to live within your income - keep the bill collectors off your back - and not really lower your accustomed standard of living, this report is made up of a number of proven ideas to help you.

One of the first things you should do is take write out a budget. You do this by listing your total take home income on one piece of paper, and all of your regular monthly obligations on another piece of paper. A good idea is to set up a separate envelope for each of your bills - use the envelopes from your incoming mail for these, marking on the front of each envelope what it's for.

There should be an envelope for your mortgage or rent payment, for any payments to loan companies, and of course your charge cards, for your groceries, your lights, heat, water and telephone costs. Then, as you get paid, cash your check and divide the money you have into each envelope. If you're "strung out pretty tight," you may have to contact each of your creditors with a request to lower your payments, and extend them over a longer payback period. If after making out your budget - and actually seeing on paper how much money you've got to pay your bills - this is necessary, then by all means get in to talk with your creditors. Tell them about your situation; explain to them that you've taken a look at your income/outgo situation, and have devised a plan and work with you in everyone off. In almost all instances, they'll welcome your plan and work with you in every way possible to help you get caught up.

Probably the biggest area in which you can cut your expenses is with your groceries. To do this, always make a detailed and itemized list of the things you need before you leave home. Total up the costs and if it goes beyond the amount you want to spend or have to spend, simply go back through your list marking off those things lease necessary. Never go grocery shopping when you're feeling hungry!

When making up your list of groceries to buy, always check your local newspaper for best buys - if you've had to discontinue newspaper delivery - check your local post office about midweek and you'll find "grocery shoppers' supplements" stacked up by people who don't want them. Go through your papers with a fine tooth comb and compare prices. Shop at the "no frills" stores, the "food barns" and liquidation sales.

By all means, clip out the "cents off" and refund coupons. Keep a sharp eye out at all times for these coupons and use them - if they're for brands or items that you don't want to use, offer to trade them with people who want them.

It almost goes without saying that when you're trying to watch your expenses, you'll have to give up snacks and eating out. Instead of buying a candy bar to munch on as you walk through the store, buy a bag of apples and take one with you from home. Instead of eating out once a week, cut it down to once a month and make it a real reward for having lived within your budget for the preceding month.

With your cooking, prepare more of your meals from scratch instead of serving processed, pre-cooked or hear and serve meals. Save your foil/transparent plastic wrap - just wash it and use it again. Use paper towels or do without napkins. Use bread wrappers and save those place containers - just wash and use them for keeping leftovers. Use washable cloth handkerchiefs instead of expensive facial tissue.

Clothing is another area in which most people can save. Instruct everyone in your family that there won't be anymore new clothes purchases until you've got your finances reorganized - instruct them to learn to value and take care of the clothes they have - make them last longer. Learn to sew on buttons, repair ripped seams, and sew on patches. Never throw anything away - if something becomes outgrown or no longer wanted, save it for a garage sale or trade for something you can use at a second hand store.

Learn all you can about auto upkeep and minor repairs. Visit your public library and explore what is available that you can use to learn how to "do-it-yourself" instead of having to pay someone to do it for you. Talk with your relatives, neighbors and co-workers about swapping services - you do little odd jobs for them in exchange for their doing things for you that you either can't or don't want to do.

Save and sell all materials that can be recycled such as aluminum, bottles and paper. Don't splurge on gifts - either at Christmas or on birthdays. Think of things you can either make yourself or trade for - often-times a handmade card is a gift-enough when times are tough.

And finally, don't go shopping at the big advertised sales if you don't have the cash in hand to buy a needed item. A savings of $50 on an item that puts you $50 in debt is no savings at all. At the bottom line, before you buy anything, ask yourself if you "really" have to have it!

Southern Corn Bread Muffins

2 cups corn meal
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2tsp calumet bakin powder
1/2 tsp ground red papper (cayenne)
2 eggs
1 cup Miracle Whip dressing
1/2 cup milk
1 can (83/4 oz.) whole kernel corn well drained
1/4 cup chopped onions (optional)
1/4 red or green bell pepper (optional)

Preheat oven to 400F mix cornmeal, flour,baking powder and ground red pepper
in large bowl; set aside. beat eggs, dressing and milk with wire wisk until
well blended.Add to flour mixture; stir just until moistened.(batter will be lumpy.)
Stir in remaining ingredients.

SPOON: batter evenly into 12 greased or paper lined med muffin cups

BAKE 20 min or until lighly browned around the edges.

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2007-01-04T08:34:00.000-08:00

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1 1/2 pounds smoked carp or about 12 slices1/2 cup candied ginger, slivered or coarsely grated1/2 tsp. rosemary3/4 tsp. dried sweet basil1/2 tsp. crushed pine nuts1/2 cup beef or fish stockParsley sprigs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place carp slices side by sidein baking dish. Combine spices and herbs with stock. Pourthe thick spiced stock onto the sliced carp.
Bake for 10 minutes. Serve hot or cold, making sure flakes ofginger accompany each portion. Garnish with parsley.
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2 packages of active dry yeast1 3/4 cups warm water6 tbsp. honey7 to 8 cups (or more) unbleached white wheat flour6 small whole eggs plus one yolk2/3 cup currants, softened in warm water1 2/3 tbsp. melted butter or oil1 1/2 tsp dried rosemary1 1/2 tsp. dried basil2/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley1 1/2 tsp. cinnamonSeveral drops green vegetable colorButter for greasing bowls and cookie sheet
Sprinkle yeast on 1/2 cup of the warm water; stir in honey.Let proof for 5 minutes.
Add remaining warm water; beat in about 2 1/2 to 3 cups offlour. Beat with wooden spoon for about 200 strokes. Coverwith damp towel, put in warm place, and allow this sponge torise for 30-45 minutes, or until doubled.
Stir down.
Beat 5 whole eggs plus one yolk. Stir in currants. Beat insalt and melted butter or oil. Mix into the dough.
In a mortar crush the dried herbs and chopped parsley to apaste. Mix in cinnamon. Add to batter and beat well. (Breadshould be a delicate green hue. If color from parsley isn'tstrong enough, add green food color - sparingly.) Add remainingflour first with a spoon, then with hands, until dough comesaway from the side of the bowl.
Turn out onto lightly floured board or marble and knead untilsmooth, shiny, and elastic, about 10-12 minutes, adding smallamounts of flour if necessary.
Place in buttered bowl; cover with damp towel. Let rise inwarm place until doubled in bulk, about 50 minutes.
Punch down. Cover; let rise again until doubled in bulk, about30 minutes. (This rise, though unnecessary, gives the bread afiner texture.)
Punch down. Turn out onto floured surface. Let rest for fiveminutes. Shape into one or two free-form curls or twists. Place on buttered cookie sheet. Cover lightly with damp toweland let rise in warm place to double, about 25 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Brush loaf or leaves withremaining whole egg, beaten. Bake for about 50 minutes, oruntil nicely browned and loaf sounds hollow when rapped on topand bottom. Cool on rack.
Serve with hard cheese, fresh butter and white wine.

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Seafood Gumbo And Veggie Cheesy Pasta Salad

2006-07-31T15:45:00.000-07:00

Seafood Gumbo And Veggie Cheesy Pasta Salad
By Michael Russell

Seafood Gumbo

¼ cup of cooking oil
1/3 cup of all-purpose flour
1/3 cup of chopped green pepper or celery
½ cup of chopped onion
¼ teaspoon of black pepper 4 cloves of garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon of ground red pepper 8 ounces of andouille or smoked sausage, quartered lengthwise and cut into ½-inch slices
3 cups of chicken broth, heated
1½ cups of sliced okra or one 10-ounce package of frozen cut okra, thawed
2 cups of hot cooked rice
1 package of fresh or frozen crabmeat (6 ounces)
1 package of frozen shelled shrimp (12 ounces)
2 bay leaves

To make the roux, in a Dutch oven or a large heavy saucepan combine flour and oil till smooth. Cook over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir for about 15 minutes more or till roux is light reddish brown.

Stir in black pepper, onion, red pepper, green pepper or celery and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes or till vegetables are just tender but still crisp, stirring often.

Gradually stir in hot chicken broth, bay leaves, okra and andouille or smoked sausage. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 15 to 25 minutes or till tender. Add the crabmeat and shrimp. If using frozen crabmeat and shrimp, thaw before use. Cook for about 5 minutes more. Discard the bay leaves. Serve over rice. If desired, garnish with a carrot top.

Chicken Gumbo: Prepare as above, except substitute one whole large chicken breast that is skinned, boned and cut into bite-size pieces. Cook the roux until dark reddish brown. Add the chicken pieces along with the last set of ingredients and cook all at once for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Veggie Cheesy Pasta Salad

1/3 cup of vinegar ¾ cup of cubed American or cheddar cheese (3 ounces) 1½ cups of corkscrew or medium shell macaroni 1 teaspoon of sugar ¼ cup of olive oil or canola oil ½ teaspoon of garlic salt 1 teaspoon of dried savory, crushed ¼ teaspoon of black pepper ¼ teaspoon of dried dill weed 1 cup of sliced fresh mushrooms 1 medium cucumber, seeded and coarsely chopped 4 green onions or scallions, sliced 1 stalk of celery, thinly sliced ¼ cup of sliced radishes

Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Then drain. Then rinse with cold water. Drain again.

For the dressing, in a screw-top jar combine sugar, black pepper, garlic salt, vinegar, savory, dill weed, 2 tablespoons of water and oil. Cover and then shake well.

In a bowl mix the celery, onions, cheese, mushrooms, macaroni, radishes and cucumber. Add the dressing. Toss to coat. Cover and chill for about 4 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally.

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¾ teaspoon of fresh or ¼ teaspoon of dried thyme, oregano, tarragon, or basil, crushed
1 tablespoon of powdered fruit pectin
1/8 teaspoon of dry mustard
1 tablespoon of sugar
¼ cup of water
1/8 teaspoon of pepper
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon of vinegar
¼ cup of plain yogurt
¼ cup of sliced green onions or scallions

In a mixing bowl combine desired herb, pectin, mustard, pepper and sugar. Stir in vinegar, yogurt, garlic, green onions or scallions and water. Cover and store in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

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Laura Bush's Vegetable Soup Recipe

2006-07-14T22:30:00.000-07:00

Laura Bush's Vegetable Soup Recipe
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Here's Laura Bush's secret vegetable soup recipe.

Here's the ingredients you will need for this vegetable soup recipe:

1-1/4 cups pinto beans, soaked overnight and drained
1 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 lb. tomatoes, fresh or canned, peeled, seeded, and chopped; juice reserved
2 ancho chilies
1 lb. mixed summer squash
4 ears corn (about 2 cups kernels)
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground coriander
2 tbsp. corn or vegetable oil
2 yellow onions, cut 1/4 inch squares
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp. red chili powder, or more to taste
8 ozs. green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
4 ozs. jack or muenster cheese, grated
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
Whole cilantro leaves for garnish

Here's how to cook vegetable soup recipe:

Cook the pre-soaked beans for about 1 to 2 hours in plenty of water with the salt, bay leaf and oregano. Remove them from the heat when they are soft but not mushy, as they will continue to cook in the stew. Drain the beans, and save the broth. Prepare the tomatoes. Open the chili pods and remove the seeds and veins; then cut the chilies into narrow strips. Cut the squash into large pieces. Shave the kernels from the corn.

Heat the oil in a large skillet, and saute the onions over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. Lower the heat, add the garlic, chili powder, cumin and coriander and stir everything together. Add a little bean broth, so the chili doesn't stew for 5 minutes. Stir in the squash, corn, green beans, and chili strips along with the cooked beans and enough broth to make a fairly wet stew. Cook slowly until the vegetables are done, about 15 or 20 minutes. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning. Stir in the cheese and chopped cilantro, and garnish with whole leaves of cilantro.

Serve with cornbread or tortillas. A great one-dish meal if you have a garden or have just visited the Farmer's Market.

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Easy Freezable Breakfast Tacos

2006-07-13T16:07:00.000-07:00

Looking for a quick and easy way to tackle the breakfast rush? The key to eating a nutritious breakfast is planning ahead. On busy days, it is great to have these in the freezer, ready to microwave and go.

1 dozen eggs
½ cup milk
Salt and pepper to taste
1 package frozen hashbrowns
1 pound breakfast sausage
1 jar salsa
8 oz shredded cheddar cheese
8 oz shredded monterey jack cheese
20 flour tortillas medium size

You will need parchment paper and ziplock bags for wrapping and freezing

1. Prepare the hashbrowns according to the package directions.

2. Fry the breakfast sausage.

3. Scramble the eggs with the milk and salt and pepper.

4. Mix the hashbrowns, sausage, and eggs in a large bowl.

5. Mix the cheeses.

6. On a square of wax paper, place one tortilla.

7. Place several tablespoons of hashbrown, sausage, and egg mixture onto the tortilla in a line, slightly off center. Amount used will depend on the size of your tortilla, but do not stuff too full.

8. Add a Tablespoon of salsa thinly along the top of the egg mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top of all.

9. Fold the ends gently in, then fold over one side and roll up.

10. Roll up in parchment paper, place into ziplock bag, and repeat with next tortilla.

11. Place the tortillas into the freezer.

12. When ready to eat, place tortilla into microwave on high for one minute. Add 1 minute for the second tortilla, and 30 seconds for each additional tortilla.

Now that you have tried this recipe, be creative. Perhaps stuff the tortillas with leftover mashed potatoes and roast beef. Try ham with macaroni and cheese. Use your imagination and your leftovers to create healthy breakfasts that can be ready in a minute. Enjoy!

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PASTA SALAD

2006-07-13T00:50:00.000-07:00

PASTA SALAD

(4 - 6 Servings)

12 oz. pork luncheon meat
2 celery stalks
2 red-skinned apples
4 sweet dilled pickles
2 cups cooked pasta (shells, spirals or bows)
1/4 cup sliced stuffed olives
2 anchovy fillets (option)
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp. soy sauce
juice of 1 lemon
1/2 tsp. salt
pinch cayenne pepper
1 tsp. apple pie spice

Slice luncheon meat and celery. Core and slice apples and slice
pickles. Mix together pasta, meat, olives, celery, apples and
pickles. Chop anchovy fillets (optional) - add to following:
Combine mayonnaise, soy sauce, lemon juice and seasonings. Chill
lightly before serving with pasta salad.

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SICILIAN RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

2006-07-13T00:32:00.000-07:00

SICILIAN RICOTTA CHEESECAKE

Sponge cake:

Butter
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
Finely chopped rind of 1/2 lemon
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
3 egg whites

Filling:

1-1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 lb. fresh ricotta cheese
1 lb. mixed candied fruit
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
3 1-oz. squares semi-sweet chocolate, chopped in pieces
8 tbsp. Maraschino liqueur

To make the sponge cake:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 10 inch spring-form
cake pan.

Whisk the eggs yolks with the sugar, grated lemon rind and 3
tbsp. hot water until light and foamy.

Sift the flour and baking powder together, and fold it into the
egg yolk mixture.

Whisk the egg whites until stiff, but not dry. With a large
spoon, fold them into the cake mixture.

Pour the mixture into the prepared cake pan and bake for 15 to
20 minutes, or until the cake is a rich golden color and springs
back when pressed lightly. Turn out and cool on a wire rack.

For the filling:

Dissolve the sugar in 3 tbsp. of water over low heat. Beat the
sugar syrup with the ricotta cheese until it is smoothly
blended. Put aside about half of the best pieces of candied
fruit to decorate the cake. Chop the remainder coarsely.

Add the cinnamon to the sweetened ricotta and beat until smooth
and creamy. Put aside a few tbsp. of the mixture for decoration.
Combine the remainder with the chopped fruit and chocolate.

Cut the sponge cake in half horizontally. Put one layer on the
bottom of the cake pan, cut side up, and sprinkle it with half
of the Maraschino. Spread with the remaining cheese mixture. Fit
the ring of the cake pan in position and chill the cake for
several hours.

When ready to serve, remove the cake from the pan and place it
on a large, flat serving dish. Coat the top and sides with the
reserved cheese and decorate with the reserved candied fruit.

You may also decorate the cake with whipped cream, and the
candied fruits may be supplemented with chopped nuts.

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Easy Vegetarian Spaghetti

2006-07-12T17:55:00.000-07:00

This is an easy recipe for those of us who don't eat meat. I love spaghetti and created this recipe playing around in the kitchen one day. My family really likes it and I make it often. Since the rest of my family does eat meat, I can make a separate pot for them with hamburger meat. I know they are still getting their vegetables because I have added the peas and corn. You can try it with other vegetables too, although I never have. Hope you like my families favorites spaghetti recipe. 1 lb Morning Star Vegetarian Meat Crumblies or something similar

1 can spaghetti sauce mix - (26.5 oz)

1 can whole corn - (15 oz)

1 can peas - (15 oz)

Your favorite seasoning

1/4 lb Uncooked spaghetti (1/2 - 8 oz. pkg.)

1 1/2 tsp Salt, if desired

Pepper to taste

Grated parmesan Cheese

Cook the spaghetti noodles according to the package instructions. Using a microwave safe container, heat the vegetarian crumblies/meat for 6 minutes or according to the instructions on the package.

Using a medium sized saucepan, place the heated vegetarian crumblies/meat, the spaghetti sauce, the canned vegetables, and your favorites seasonings. Remember, not too much seasoning is required because your canned spaghetti sauce already has seasonings in it. Add salt and pepper if desired. Mix all the ingredients well. Bring to boil and then simmer for 20 minutes. Serve sauce over cooked spaghetti noodles. This recipe will serve about four people.

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Easy Great Tasting Quesadillas

2006-07-12T17:31:00.000-07:00

I love quesadillas. They are a great dish. You can quickly prepare them and serve them as a snack, appetizer or main dish with some minor variations. It’s great tasting, convenient and versatile. However, many people ask me how can they get great tasting quesadillas? Is there a secret to a great tasting quesadilla? I don’t know but I will show you a great tip you can use with all your tortilla dishes that will add tons of flavor to them.

A Mexican friend of mine showed me this quick tip. You can do this with all tortillas and really pack them with flavor. Take out your tortillas if they are too hard dampen them a little. Then right before using them put them on the stove directly. No pan, no foil, on the stove directly. This is easier to do when you have a gas stove but it can still be done in an electric range. You only want to get them slightly marked with some grill-like marks or a few slightly charred spots. You have to keep your undivided attention on this process. You will be amazed at the added flavor this adds to your dishes.

After that add some oil to your pan, throw in the tortillas and put your favorite shredded cheeses until they melt. You can fold it or top it with another and then add salsa, guacamole and/or sour cream. You can also add chicken or beef and make it a main dish with some tomatoes and lettuce.

The basic ingredients for the quesadilla are:

8 ozs. Grated cheddar cheese

8 ozs. Grated Monterrey Jack Cheese

4 large tortillas (8 if you want to top them instead of folding)

Salt and pepper to taste

2 to 4 tablespoons olive oil

You can also add

Chicken

Red and/or green bell peppers

Onions

Use your imagination and play with the flavors. Have fun with this easy great tasting quesadilla recipe. Enjoy your food.

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ITALIAN BREAD

2006-07-12T02:34:00.000-07:00

ITALIAN BREAD
(2 loaves)

1 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
2 packages active dry yeast
cornmeal
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. butter
water
salad oil
1 egg white

In large bowl, combine sugar, salt, yeast and 2 cups flour. In
1-quart saucepan over low heat, heat butter and 1-3/4 cups water
until very warm (butter doesn't need to melt).

With mixer at low speed, gradually beat liquid into dry
ingredients until just blended. Increase speed to medium, beat 2
minutes.

Beat in 1/2 cup flour to make thick batter. Continue beating
mixture at medium for 2 minutes. Scrape bowl often with spatula.
With wooden spoon, stir in enough additional flour (about 1-3/4
cups) to make a soft dough.

Turn dough onto floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic,
about 10 minutes, adding flour while kneading.

Cut dough in half, cover pieces with bowl. Let dough rest 20
minutes for easier shaping.

Grease large cookie sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal.

On floured surface with floured rolling pin, roll each half into
15" by 10" rectangle. From 15" side, tightly roll dough, pinch
seam to seal.

Place loaves, seam side down, on cookie sheet and taper ends.
Brush loaves with oil; cover loosely with plastic wrap.
Refrigerate 2 - 24 hours.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Remove loaves from fridge, uncover.
Let stand 10 minutes. cut 3 or 4 diagonal slashes on top of each
loaf. Bake 20 minutes.

In small bowl with fork, beat egg white with 1 tbsp. water.
Remove loaves from oven, brush with egg, return to oven, bake 5
minutes.

BONUS RECIPE:

Homemade Kentucky Beer

(15 gallons)

Use 15 gallon plastic garbage can with clip on lid. You need:

Approximately 6 oz. hops

3 lbs. extract of malt

9 lbs. granulated sugar

1 tablespoon molasses

1-1/2 teaspoons granulated yeast.

Place in vessel with approximately 2 gallons water, or more if
vessel is large enough, and bring to boil. Then turn down to
simmer for about 45 minutes, steeping hops into liquid during
this period as hops will sit on top of the water; otherwise,
flavor will be too weak.

Put malt, raw sugar and molasses into plastic bin. Then strain
hops liquid through parachute silk or cheesecloth to remove all
sediment and add liquid to contents of bin. Stir thoroughly
with wooden paddle to completely dissolve malt and sugar into
liquid.

Place the bin in a position where it can be kept for a week
undisturbed at 70øF. Fill up with lukewarm water to within 2
inches of top of container. Temperature of brew now be about 70
to 80øF. Sprinkle yeast evenly over surface and seal. Beer
will work for 7 to 10 days. A thick white broth will appear
after the first 8 hours and gradually die, towards the end of
the time.

When working has ceased, take 8 dozen clean 26 oz. bottles and
put one level teaspoon of white sugar into each bottle. Drain
off liquid into bottles taking care not to disturb too much.
(This will disturb sediment and make liquid cloudy). Cap
bottles tightly and correctly and store upright for 3 weeks
minimum.

Cool in refrigerator in upright position and pour gently into
glass mug for serving. Sediment also forms in bottle If beer
is too lively, too much yeast has been added or if bottled
before, it had ceased working. Flavor of beer can be softened
by adding 4 oz. of barley to the hops when bottling. Color can
be darkened by increasing amount of molasses.

Your local health food store is where you can buy your
ingredients. Follow directions and be careful - this is very
potent.

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Grandma's Remedies And Grandpa's Formulas

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Grandma's Remedies And Grandpa's Formulas

"Tree" Gasoline Anti-Knock! A little spray of water carburated
into intake manifold of an internal combustion engine will
dampen the "ping" nearly as well as tetra-ethyl lead ("ethyl").

Plant to Keep Mosquitos Away! The castor bean plant. Seeds
available from any nursery. Plant in pots within the house;
replant outdoors. Decorative and they grow like weeds!

Non-Rust Anti-Freeze! Old motor oil thinned with kerosene.

Remove Coffee and Tea Stains! Glycerine. OR ethylene Glycol
("Prestone") OR Diethylene Glycol.

Tooth Powder! Equal parts table salt, borax and baking soda.
Ask your dentist.

Break a Dog from Chasing Cars! Attach a stick to the dog's
collar to strike at his knees when he runs.

Remove Water Marks from Table Tops! Dissolve paraffin shavings
in olive or cooking oil. Rub one way only.

Develop Fingerprints! Place a small wad of cotton, saturated
with tincture of iodine, in a glass tube; blow against suspected
fingerprints, and they will appear.

Burn Out Carbon in a Motor! Disconnect windshield wiper tube
from intake manifold. Substitute another tube leading to a
container of hydrogen peroxide. Allow this to be drawn into
idling motor. Excess oxygen will burn out the carbon deposits.

Remove Rust Stains from Fabrics! Equal parts alum and tartaric
acid, or 10% solution hydrofluoric acid. Rinse!

Remove Chewing Gum from Rugs and Clothing! Turpentine is most
effective. Next, Benzine or other hydrocarbon solvents.

Flowers Preserved Indefinitely! Collodion, thinned with ether.
Or keep stems in vase of powdered silica gel.

Super Cleaning Cloth! Ounce of oxalic acid in gallon of water.
Wring and dry the cloths.

Keep Grass from Growing Near Walks! Saturate the strip with
used motor oil. Not new oil.

Make Steel and Iron Tools Rust-Proof! Boil in a solution of
ferric phosphate or (better) benzoate of soda.

Nickel Plate Metal! Equal parts of double nickel salts and sal
ammoniac dissolved in water. Heat to near boiling and immerse
the metal to be nickeled, with a scrap of aluminum or aluminum
foil touching it. Rinse well in clear water.

Make Mimeograph Ink! Thin common printer's ink with kerosene to
desired consistency.

Liquid Fire, Red, Green, etc.! Methanol (denatured alcohol)
costs less than 65 cents a gallon. To make a "dip" or spray for
fireplace logs, add about 1/4 teaspoonful strontium nitrate for
RED fire, barium nitrate for brilliant GREEN flames, common
table salt for YELLOW, copper sulfate (blue vitriol) for BLUE
flames, and copper sulfide for PURPLE flames.

Candles Burn Twice as Long! Dip candles in liquid shellac. The
candle wax will burn... not drip.

Camp Stove - Carry in Your Pocket! Fill a can with sand and
saturate with gasoline, kerosene, alcohol, etc.

Mosquitos Won't Bite: Four parts glycerine, 4 parts alcohol, 1
part eucalyptus oil. Or make a solution of equal parts of
isopropyl alcohol and methyl phthalate.

Appendicitis Attack! NEVER give a laxative. Assist victim to
stand on head until doctor comes.

Common Substance to Ink Makes It Waterproof! Add ink to a bit
of common glue and allow to dissolve completely.

Deodorize Gasoline! Add about 20 drops of sassafras oil to a
gallon of gasoline or solvent.

A Drinker Will Dislike the Taste of Alcohol! A few drops of
tincture of ipecac (a word which is sometimes known as
ipecacuanha). Consult your pharmacist.

Green Lawn All Winter! In the autumn, scatter Italian rye (or
equivalent) grass on the lawn.

Stagnant Water Made Safe to Drink! To a quart of water add
about 10 drops tincture of iodine. Let stand.

Beauty Clay from Two Ingredients! Five tsp Fuller's Earth and 3
tsp. lemon juice. Or Bentonite (clay) and water.

Treatment for Pyorrhea! Chlorine laundry bleach, daily applied
with toothpick and cotton "swab".

Make Glass Sparkle! Carbon Tetrachloride, retailed in drug
stores as "Carbona".

Keeps Fleas Off Dogs! A little sage. Obtainable in any grocery
store in "Seasonings" department.

Open Most Sinks and Drains! Pour in a little kerosene. Let
stand overnight. Results not immediate.

Fruits and Flowers Grow Larger! A little iron sulfate (green
copperas) in watering fluid. Infrequently.

Fabrics and Labels Adhere to Metal! Add a little glycerine or
"Prestone" to the glue or moistening water.

Transparent Paint for Glass! Mix water colors with sodium
silicate solution (waterglass).

Eyeglass Cleaner! Mix together 8 oz. ammonia and 32 oz.
denatured alcohol.

Mosquito Remedy! Mix oil of citronella in a common vaseline and
apply to exposed areas.

Liquid Hand Soap! Dissolve any good powdered soap in boiling
water, add one part alcohol to each 4 parts solution. Odor may
be added when cool.

Powdered Hand Soap! Put ordinary tri-sodium phosphate in sifter
can or mix 7 oz. of same with 3 oz. of fine powdered soap.

Insect and Roach Exterminator! Mix the following: Borax, one
pound; powdered sugar, 60 oz.; add one oz. cocoa powder and two
oz. sodium fluoride. Mix well and sprinkle around places pests
are known to frequent. Keep out of reach of children!

Hydrocotyle Asiatic Teas Are a Brain Food! Energizes and
preserves the brain and body indefinitely. Noted for making
geniuses.

Alopecia: Mullein Solutions Will Grow Hair on Bald Heads!
Massage the head by taking two fingers of each hand, put on each
side of the spinal cord above the hair line. Now rub up and
down for two minutes. (This treatment alone has often given
excellent results.) Afterwards apply the mullein and leave on.
Garlic oil is also very effective to grow hair.

Dandruff: coconut oil is most effective for stubborn cases.
Superfluous Hair: Use 20 vol. peroxide. This is not the
ordinary peroxide but twice as strong. This will in time
discourage hair growth.

Gray Hair! Massage sulphur well into the scalp once a week for
a few weeks, and partake of sulphur foods whenever possible.

Liquor Cravings! Gold Thread mixed with Golden Seal in teas
creates a violent distaste for alcoholic drinks. A few grains
of epicae added to liquids nullifies all desire for liquors.
Cigarette Habit: Before breakfast take 1/2 teaspoon each
rochelle salts and cream of tartar; also chew ginseng root and
swallow the juice.

Athletes! Use honey in copious amounts, and drink teas of
Alfalfa for litheness, strength and swiftness.

Arthritis! Take 2 tbsp. orange juice thoroughly mixed with 1
tbsp. codliver oil on an empty stomach just before bedtime at
night after several hours have elapsed after the evening meal.
Eat no food or drink, no liquid of any kind, for a number of
hours after taking the oil. This lapse of time allows the
stomach to empty and bile flow to subside. Then when the whole
digestive system is resting, the oiled orange juice will pass
into the bloodstream and is readily absorbed by the bone
structure which comprise the malady. Many folks have tried this
and have had no occurrence of arthritis since the after years of
being partially crippled.

Influenza! Yarrow herb known as milfoil has been used with good
results to stop hemorrhaging of the lungs. If the tea is taken
freely at the beginning of a cold, mixed with elderberry
blossoms and peppermint, and the patient remains in bed, it will
break up a cold and flu within 24 hours. For a bad cold, take a
teaspoonful of Arm & Hammer soda in a glass of cold water. If
taken 15 minutes or so before a meal for 5 meals, it will banish
a cold. If the stomach is empty, the soda passes on through it
into the intestines and kills the acid forming there. The soda
stops acid formation, which during a cold forms in the
intestines, is absorbed into the blood and filters out through
the membranes of the nose, throat, eyes and lungs. Cayenne and
eyebright teas will dry up a cold quickly. Cream of tartar in a
glass of water, one teaspoonful, will quickly banish fevers.

Colds! Refer to formula #47.

Fevers! Refer to formula #47.

Food Drink! Place one heaping tablespoon of malt (not
chocolate) in a cup. Add 1/4 cup of milk. Mix until smooth,
then add 1-1/2 cups of milk, 2 fresh eggs and 3 spoonfuls of
honey. Now place in a quart jar and shake. Drink at once after
mixing as the vitamins will escape within a few minutes after
being mixed. Drink four times a day. This is equal to a full
meal but one will gain or lose weight. Do not add sweetening of
any kind.

Doubled Crops! To double your crops, lervuilinic acid dusted on
or soaking seeds with acid increases the yield of oats, corn,
beets, soybeans and cotton as much as 100%. Costs only $3.00
per acre.

All Purpose Cleaner! Simply mix one ounce Trisodium Phosphate
with one gallon of water; makes the whitest washings, an
excellent cleaner for all surfaces; also car radiators, etc.

Corns! Cut a small piece of lemon rind with a little of the
pulp and bind to corn. Deep-seated corns will no doubt take
longer.

Facial! Scrub face and neck with soap in warm water, dry,
spread milk of magnesia over face and neck. Relax until it
dries thoroughly. Spread another layer of magnesia to dissolve
the first layer, remove with a damp towel. Now heat some olive
oil and apply; let this remain for five minutes; use ice cold
witch hazel, which removes the excess oil, leaving skin fresh.
This magically erases frown lines, re-awakens and preserves face
and neck indefinitely. Use twice a week; after a few treatments
you will be amazed at the transformation.

Magical Fish Bait Gets the Big Ones! Use oil of Rhodium, 1
ounce, mixed with 1/2 ounce of oil of anise. Put on bait.

Never Fail to Get Your Deer! Take along a bottle of oil of
anise and dab some of it on your cap, face, hands and coat
collars. Do this at intervals throughout the day. Ones who do
this never fail to get their deer every year. The anise kills
the human scent. This is an odor that deers like and will
attract them. When in thick growth simply give a loud shrill
whistle. A good percentage of the time the deer's curiosity
will get the best of his judgement, he stops, and you've got
your deer.

Diabetes! The little-known secret is corn silk, soaked in water
overnight and drunk twice a day, is said to vanish diabetes.

Lung Disorders! See #47.

All Purpose Cleaner! Mix 1 ounce TSP with one gallon of water.
For cleaning rugs, woodwork, linoleums, porcelain, painted
surfaces, glass, etc.

Wood Furniture Restorer! Mix 3 parts linseed oil with one part
turpentine. Rub on furniture with woolen cloth, let dry, rub
with a dry woolen cloth.

Falling Hair! Mix one part of oil of lemon to 10 parts water.
Apply daily.

Deodorant and Moth Blocks! Mix together 3 parts colorome and
100 parts paradichlorbenzine. Melt and pour into molds.

Felt and Suede Cleaner! Carbon tetrachloride.

Eye Lotion! Dissolve 6 ounces sodium tetraborate into one
gallon of water.

Silvering Compound! Mix together one part nitrate of silver
with 3 parts cyanide of potassium; add water to make thick
paste. Rub on copper, brass, etc., with cloth.

Auto Radiator Cleaner! Sodium bisulphate. Pour 12 ounces in
radiator and run car for two hours. Drain and flush well.

Fly Killer! Dissolve 1-1/2 ounces formalin, 6 ounces sugar, and
100 ounces water.

Air Freshener! Mix 4 parts water soluble perfume oil in 124
parts plain water.

Valve Grinding Compound! Mix fine powdered pumice with
petroleum jelly.

Poison Ivy Remedy! Two ounces potassium permanganate with 40
ounces water.

Bath Oil! Mix 98 parts sulfonated olive oil with 2 parts
perfume oil.

Moth Paper! Melt together 4 parts naphthalene and 8 parts
paraffin wax. Paint on paper while still warm.

Bed Bug Killer! Mix equal parts wood alcohol and creosote.

Aluminum Cleaner and Polish! Two ounces borax in 1 pint water.

Cuticle Remover! Thirty ounces potassium hydroxide, 5 gallons
water, 100 ounces glycerine.

Soapless Oil Shampoo! Mix 100 parts sulfonated castor oil and 1
part perfume oil.

Toilet Bowl Cleaner! Potassium acid sulphate.

Concrete Cleaner! Dissolve 3 pounds metasilicate in 1 gallon
hot water. Use with broom.

Type Cleaner! Mix half pint naphtha in 1 quart of carbon
tetrachloride.

Auto Dry Cleaning Spray! Mix 1 pint paraffin oil and 1 quart
cleaner's naphtha.

Nail Polish Remover! Mix 6 parts acetone with 4 parts ethyl
acetate.

Brilliantine! Mix 99 parts light white mineral oil and 1 part
perfume oil. Let stand 48 hours, then filter.

Varnish for Maps! Add 2 ounces castor oil to 2 quarts collodion.

Fluid for Writing on Blueprints! Mix 12 ounces TSP in 1 gallon
of water.

Almond Flavor! Mix 1 part oil of bitter almond to 49 parts
sherry wine.

Banana Flavor! Mix 8 ounces banana flavor with 1 gallon of
edible corn oil.

Hydraulic Brake Fluid! Mix equal parts castor oil and denatured
alcohol.

Pine Oil Disinfectant! Mix 1 part rosoap and 6 parts pine oil.

Ribbon and Pad Ink! Mix glycerine and small amount of aniline
black. Apply one drop on each inch of ribbon, rewind and let
set for several days.

Silk Hosiery Saver! Mix 1 ounce powdered alum into a quart of
water. Soak hosiery in solution 15 minutes and dry. Rinse in
water several times and dry.

Meat Tenderizer! Mix 17 ounces papaya juice into 1 gallon of
water. Sprinkle on meat, pound lightly, let stand 30 minutes.

Drain Pipe Cleaner! Sodium hydroxide.

Liquid Cement! Mix 1 gallon of waterglass with 2 quarts of
water. Heat and gradually add 1 pound of shellac, stirring
until completely dissolved. Use on cardboard, wood, crocker,
glass, etc.

Cockroach Killer! Mix equal parts Plaster of Paris and oatmeal.
Sprinkle on roach trails.

Itch Ointment! Mix thoroughly one part ointment of nitrate of
mercury and 4 parts of balm oil.

Mosquito Repellent! Ethyl hexanediol sprinkled around breeding
areas.

Writing Ink! Pulverize and mix 16 ounces nut gals with 7 ounces
of gum arabic. Mix into 6 quarts of warm water. Keep in
airtight bottles.

Plastic Wood! Mix powdered wood flour with enough acetone to
make a stiff paste.

Sweet Pea Toilet Water! Dissolve 72 ounces of oil of sweet pea
into 27 gallons of alcohol and add 11 gallons of water.

Face Powder! One part powdered French chalk and 3 parts talcum
powder.

Astringent! Mix 2 ounces aquaresin G.M.C. in 1 gallon of water.
Let stand overnight.

French Bubble Bath! Mix 4 parts snowflake crystals with 1 part
virifoam-A. Add perfume oil to scent.

Wave Set! Soak 2 pounds gum jauri in 20 gallons of water
overnight, dissolve, add perfume and color to suit.

Perfume Extract! Dissolve 1 part perfume oil in 10 parts
alcohol. Allow to stand several days in tightly corked bottle,
then filter.

Renew Auto Batteries! Dissolve 1 ounce epsom salts in warm
water for each cell.

Spark Plug Cleaner! Use household ammonia.

Motor Oil Reclaimer! Boil 4 gallons used oil, add 1 pint
silicate of soda and stir 10 to 15 minutes. Let settle 5 to 7
days.

Gun Oil! Clear mineral oil.

NOTE: It should be remembered that any chemical can be very
dangerous when used or handled improperly. For this reason, the
seller of these formulas IS NOT responsible for any mishaps
associated with these formulas. THEY ARE SOLD AS INFORMATION
ONLY!

HOME BREW

You will need a 5-gallon crock, one quart of red top malt, 2
cakes of yeast, 5 pounds of sugar and 4 gallons of water.

First heat 2 gallons of water in the crock pot. Next stir in
the malt and 5 pounds of sugar. When dissolved, cool down with
other 2 gallons of water. Then add 2 cakes of yeast. Keep
crock in warm place for 3 to 4 days - till foam settles - then
bottle.

BEEF JERKY

5 lbs. or more of lean, long grain meat, flank steak,
cut 1/4" x 1"

Liquid Smoke
Lawry's Seasoned Salt
Garlic Salt
Table Salt
Coarse Black Pepper
Sugar

Generously apply liquid smoke with pastry brush on pieces laid
out flat on large surface. Sprinkle on remaining ingredients
generously but sugar sparingly. Marinate in covered bowl 8
hours. Place on oven rack flat and touching. Gas oven: have
on pilot and oven light only. Electric: set at 100 to 125
degrees. Dry for 18 to 36 hours. Prop oven door open with
knife.

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How To Make Your Own Baby Food

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How To Make Your Own Baby Food

Making your own baby food will ensure that what your child is
eating is fresh, nutritious and free of additives. By making
your own baby foods, you'll be saving money, up to 50%. And to
top it off, it's easy; making baby food at home is probably a
lot less time-consuming than you may have thought.

In order to make your own baby foods, you'll need something to
cook in. A steamer basket is cheap and by cooking fruits and
vegetables in it, you'll be sure of keeping the nutrients in the
food, instead of in the cooking water.

To puree your foods, you can use a fork, a food mill or blender.
A blender quickly purees almost anything into the finest
consistency. When your baby first starts on solids, you'll be
pureeing things to a very fine consistency and, as baby gets a
little older, you will make foods a little coarser.

You may wish to buy a food mill which comes in large and small
sizes. It is very handy and inexpensive. The food mill strains
most cooked foods to a very smooth consistency, although meats
can be a problem as they will have a coarser texture.

As babies are susceptible to digestive upsets, you'll want to
take note of the following tips concerning the handling of foods:

- always work with clean hands.

- always use clean utensils.

- prepare foods immediately upon removing them from the
refrigerator.

- freeze immediately after cooking any foods you want to store.

You can prepare large amounts of foods at once and freeze them.
Take your prepared foods and plop by spoonfuls onto a baking
sheet. Freeze the plops right away and then take them off the
sheet when they are frozen and put them into plastic bags.
Label and date. You can also freeze the food in plastic "pop
out" ice cube trays. Small tupperware jars with lids serve the
same purpose and stack easily. Frozen baby foods can be stored
for up to two months.

When you take frozen foods out for baby, warm the food in a cup
placed in a saucepan of boiling water with a lid on.

Cereals are typically the first foods given to a baby because
they contain lots of iron. You can buy the commercial baby
cereals, or prepare your own, by running oatmeal through your
blender, for instance.

Fruits are generally given next. Except for raw, mashed banana,
you will need to cook all other fruits till they are soft.

Try making your own applesauce and pearsauce; don't add any
sugar, as these fruits are sweet enough on their own. You can
also peel peaches, plums and apricots and boil or steam them.

Use fresh vegetables whenever possible in order to provide the
best nutrition and flavor for your baby. Frozen vegetables are
better to use than canned. Steaming vegetables is the best
method of preparation. Carrots and sweet potato are two popular
choices to begin with.

Yogurt, mashed cottage cheese, mashed pumpkin, baked potato,
avocado and tofu (oriental soy bean curd) are all popular with
babies. One good idea is to blend together cottage cheese,
banana and fresh orange juice - delicious!

Meats should be added slowly. They can be boiled or broiled,
then put in the blender with a little milk and perhaps banana or
cream of rice to get the right consistency. Chicken is
generally the first meat baby is introduced to and usually goes
down fairly well.

There is no rush to start your baby on solid foods. Milk is his
most important food. Your doctor's recommendations and your own
intuition will help you to know when to begin introducing solods
to your baby's diet. Always remember to be patient with your
baby and allow at least a few days between newly added foods to
make sure baby doesn't suffer any reactions.

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Home Made Italian Lasagne

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(3 - 4 Servings)

1 onion
1/4 cup olive oil
8 oz. ground beef
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
5 tbsp. red wine
1 tbsp. tomato paste
6 tbsp. whipping cream
pinch dried oregano
1-1/4 lb. lasagne
1/4 cup butter
pinch ground nutmeg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Peel and dice onion. Heat oil in pan and fry meat and onions for
5 minutes, until brown. Add salt, pepper, wine, and tomato paste
and cook until thick. Stir in cream and oregano.

Cook lasagne in boiling water until just tender. Drain and rinse
under cold water. Dry with paper towel.

Arrange lasagne and meat sauce in layers in greased ovenproof
dish, ending with a layer of lasagne. Dot with butter and
sprinkle with nutmeg and grated cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for
10 minutes.

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Grandma's Grape Moonshine Wine Recipe:

2 - 12 oz. cans frozen grape juice

3 1/2 cups of white granulated sugar

1/3 cake of yeast (Fleishmann's is best)

a large Balloon and some strong string

one Gallon Jug

First, set the grape juice out to thaw, until slushy. Next, mix
the sugar thoroughly in with the grape juice. Pour the sugar
and juice, into the gallon jug.

Dissolve the yeast in a cup of lukewarm* water and add to the
juice mixture in the gallon jug. (*If water is too warm, it will
kill the active ingredient in the yeast that causes
fermentation.) Mix everything thoroughly. Now add just enough
lukewarm water to fill the gallon jug up to about 2 inches
below the neck. When this is done, place the balloon over the
top of neck and secure tightly with string. Note! This must be
an air tight fit... If you have followed all directions
carefully, the balloon will soon start to expand with the gas,
caused by the fermentation. Store the mixture in a cool (but
not cold) area, 60 to 75 degrees is ideal, for a period of from
3 to 6 weeks.

Check the balloon every other day. If the balloon expands too
large, untie and allow the gas to escape and then retie, but be
sure to retie tightly to make it air tight again. When the
balloon ceases to expand, the wine is done.

NOTICE - Do not bottle the wine before it is done. Working
wine (fermenting) can explode a bottle from the gas pressure of
fermentation.

Strain your wine with a cheese cloth or a tea towel and pour
into a bottle, using a snap-on type of cap or use a cork. Store
bottles on their sides in a cool, dark place. All that's left
now to do, is ENJOY YOURSELF.

WET BURRITTOS

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WET BURRITTOS
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
salt and pepper, to taste
1 pkg. dry taco seasoning mix
1 cup water
1 can refried beans
2 tbsp. margarine
2 tbsp. flour
1 cup milk
1 can enchilada sauce
1 large can tomato sauce
lettuce
2 medium tomatoes
sour cream
tortillas
grated cheddar cheese

Brown and drain ground beef with chopped onion and salt and
pepper. Add taco seasoning mix, water and refried beans.

In saucepan combine margarine, flour, salt and pepper to

taste.
Make a paste and add milk all at once. Bring to a boil until
thick, stirring frequently. Add enchilada sauce and tomato
sauce. Bring to a boil and turn off.

Chop up lettuce into fine strips; chop up tomatoes into

pieces.
Fill flour tortillas with about 1/4 cup hamburger mix,

chopped
lettuce, tomatoes and 1 tbsp. sour cream. Roll up tortillas

and
place in a lightly greased 9x13 pan. Fill all tortillas to

make
a single layer in pan. Pour tomato mixture over tortillas.

Top
with thick layer of grated cheddar cheese.

Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes or until heated

thoroughly.

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Publish Your Own Best Sellers: Cookbooks!

Publish Your Own Best Sellers: Cookbooks!

Every year, cookbooks are high on the list of the nation's
best sellers. There are tens of thousands of them sold each
year with no suggestion of any weakening of the market.
Trouble is, there are so many cookbook writers and publishers
that the odds of any one particular cookbook becoming a best
seller are not much better than a new novel. But, it can be
done!

Two things that make cookbooks different from other projects
are subject matter and author recognition. Prospective buyers
don't have to read part of several chapters to see what the
book is about, and the author of a cookbook need not be a
world famous chef -- so long as the recipes sound desirable.

Basically, there are three approaches to this business:

1. Accumulate recipe collections and have them published.

2. Publish recipes for organizations.

3. Print private recipe collections.

The first category is the collection and publication of recipes
from any sources where you are he publisher, author and/or editor.

The recipes can be in virtually any category (diet, ethnic,
geographical area, beef, vegetarian, all desserts, etc.).

Don't overlook recipes for specific groups, such as diabetics
or those allergic to milk products. They can be your recipes,
from your family cookbook, purchased, or collected by many
different legitimate means.

About the only major"no-no" in this area is to copy one from
a copyrighted publication. Aside from satisfying yourself that
the recipes are accurate and actually produce the desired
results, it is usually necessary to convert some of them so
that they all produce about the same number of servings
(e.g., 1 or 2).

This would be especially important in a cookbook for singles
or dieters. There are computer programs that automatically
convert recipes to a desired yield (one is Meal Master, a
Shareware program available from most any computer user club.

A recipe for 12 loaves of bread would be too big for the
average home recipes book. So all the ingredients (cups,
teaspoons, tablespoons, etc.) need to be cut by about five
sixths and still be in recognized recipe terms (no easy task
for the average person without a Ph.D.

When publishing your own cookbook, the greatest challenge
is selling it.

There are an awful lot of cookbooks on the market today, so
if you are to compete successfully you must offer something
different. It must be something calculated to meet (or create)
a demand so people will want to buy it.

The "trick" is to convince potential buyers that your cookbook
has recipes they want, don't already have and that other
cookbooks don't offer -- at least in the same form yours.

Probably the best way to prepare yourself to come up with a
novel approach is to study what is selling currently and in
particular, how it is being sold. Check the book stores,
advertisements and offers you see in supermarkets and
department stores. What do they cover, and more importantly
what DON'T they cover.

The third option is to "publish" a private family cookbook.
Here, you would gather recipes from one or more members of
the family and arrange them into a collection.

Make sure to get comments for each one: who's favorite dish;
where it came from, or interesting remarks -- anything that
will help make the cookbook truly "family." The recipes
should be arranged by category, and there should be good
representation in each section to produce a well-balanced
product.

Naturally, the easiest way to compile such a cookbook would
be on a word processor or desktop system. It would be extra
nice to include illustrations (from clip art), and the cover
and at least the main title page should be highly personalized.
It could bear the family name and "grandma" as the author,
for example:

The Jones Family Cookbook, edited by
Sally Jones-Smith

Then, each section title page could have a cute comment, so
that the complete product would reflect as many members of the
family as possible. The initial copy would be for mom (or
grandma), but as you might guess, there would be ample
opportunity for extra copies -- for the in-laws, cousins, and
of course, one for each daughter when she marries!

Charges for this type of cookbook would be for your time and
expertise as well as the amount and type of materials used.
The pages can be plastic covered; it could be printed on a
color printer, the covers could be embossed or hand done and
inserted under the plastic on a three ring notebook -- and
many other possible combinations.

One (of many) idea for an inexpensive but impressive cover
is to obtain a good (high contrast) black and white picture,
silhouette or drawing of the lady, couple or family involved
and use that as a centerpiece, around which you place clip-art
and/or rub-on letters to make a "master."

This could then be copied and inserted under plastic on a
three-ring notebook. It is also possible to purchase decorated
sheets to which you can add the photograph or drawing. And, if
you have or can use the services of a good desktop publishing
system, there are many other options easily within your reach.

Your profit will not be on the first book. You should just
about break even on it (e.g. get paid for your time and
materials). Your profit will come from sales of duplicates --
for sisters, uncles, in-laws and for daughters and daughters-
in-law when they marry. Once the family owns a single copy of
this Heirloom, they will want to pass it along -- especially
when they learn that additional copies are half price!

This particular option has an additional potential profit
source: when you prepare the Jones's cookbook, you will
undoubtedly "save" it onto a disk that cost a quarter or so.
There is no need to erase this disk -- just file it, and let
the customers know you have it and can update, re-issue or
add to it whenever they wish.

For example, you can add a page or two of recipes from the
newer family members (along with their comments); correct a
mistake in one already printed, or you can run off another
complete copy whenever you wish. You would make enough on
one correction or page addition to more than pay for the 25
cents you have invested in the disk -- and plenty more when
they want more copies!

Within these three major divisions are countless other
variations that could never be covered in one volume -- in
fact, you may well come up with a new one that does great.
Some try to sell recipes one or two at a time, other group
them by desired result (diet), food groups (all meat, game,
vegetarian), health (salt free), ethnic (soul food),
nationality (Hungarian), regional (Midwestern), special
groups (senior citizens, Toronto TeeTotalers), or specific
courses (all salads). Cookbooks can be all inclusive (large
volumes) or short, inexpensive booklets for specialties.
They can be loose-leaf or bound, large or small.

Note the advertisements that keep appearing over and
over -- as compared to those that appear and then disappear.
For example, there are ads in the National Enquirer for one
or more "special" recipes, as many others for cookbooks,
collections and special purpose diets.

Ads that appear only once or twice indicate that they don't
work (the ads cost more than they bring in). The problem can
be the product, pricing, wording of the ad, or the fact that
there simply isn't sufficient demand for what is being
advertised. You will have to make that judgement, but it can
be made easier by using a little logic.

if a diet food ad disappears, it is not because the demand
for the diet food was "reduced" (sorry "bout that!), so it
must be the price, wording or marketing method. You can
eliminate price if the item wasn't overpriced and marketing
if there are many other ads in the same publication that do
seem to "pull." In this case, the wording of the ad was the
culprit -- hopefully, you can spot the problem and avoid it
when you write and place yours!

Many printers will be glad to publish and promote your
cookbook -- but very few (probably none) will be willing to
do so on a percentage basis -- they will want their money
"up front!"

You can probably get several quotes on printing a certain
number of copies, which will help equip you to get a pretty
good printing price --obtain perhaps 5,000 copies at a dollar
or less per copy. But the real job is selling them.

Many printers will give you a package price for printing and
promotion, but you can't be sure of just what their idea of
"promotion" is. Most of them will send out sample copies and
price lists and then wait for the orders to come in. If they
come in, you do fine. If they don't -- well, the printer kept
his part of the bargain!

As a general rule, unless you have the funds to spare, it is
best to promote your own cookbook. You do that by sending copies
and price lists to possible buyers, by advertising it, personal
appearances,fair booths (samples of its cuisine), giving it
away as prizes, running specials or any other way you can think
of!

The second method is to publish a cookbook with a "guaranteed
readership." That is, collect recipes from individuals, list the
names of the contributors, and sell copies to them! This is not
as far fetched as it might seem at first.

An example is a recipe book for a church group or club, where
the completed cookbook is purchased by the recipe contributors
as well as other members of the congregation or club -- to
raise money, and also promote the organization.

As the promoter of such a cookbook, you collect, edit and
organize the cookbook, arrange for printing, and then help
sell it (both within and outside the organization) for a fee
or percentage of sales.

Or, you could promote a community cookbook featuring the
cuisine of your area, and again giving credit to contributors
(credits help ensure sales). In this case you may not need to
share your profits with anyone, yet people whose names are in
the book will buy it, as well as those who want to "support
the city."

Although there are thousands of possibilities as to the content
of a cookbook, consider something like all "southern fried
chicken" recipes; meals for RV park potlucks, Cook County
Cuisines, or Lake Charles Fish Recipes.

Still another possibility would be a booklet for the band-
boosters, Soccer Moms or a collection of recipes from senior
citizens, with a percentage of the proceeds going to their
organization. The latter might include family heirlooms that
will be lost if they aren't preserved in your cookbook!

Perhaps the most inexpensive way to produce a small number
(less than 500) cookbook is to prepare your pages for reduction
onto legal sized paper.

Four typewritten sheets can fit on one sheet of 8 1/2'x 14"
paper if they are reduced in size and placed side by side on
the 14" width.

The legal size paper is then folded and stapled to form a
booklet 8"high by 7" wide.

The page numbering can be tricky in this system, but a copy
or booklet service can advise you how to number the pages once
they know how many pages the booklet will have.

You should be able to produce this type of booklet, complete
with a stiff paper, titled cover for 3 - 5 per page.

When having small jobs printed, always check with both copy
services and printers for the best deal.

The bottom line in successful cookbook publishing is to plan
carefully and know exactly what you what to do before beginning.
Plan what type recipes you want to feature and consider who
would be most interested in buying them. Next, figure the best
way to attract those potential buyers to your product.

Work on your recipes until you are certain they are just the
way you want them, then design a cover for your book, have
them printed, and start advertising.

One problem that can surface in this business is bad recipes --
those that have not been tested and tested by someone who knows
food.

Sometimes small publishers run recipe contests and get
hundreds of recipes for good (looking) dishes -- but they won't
all TASTE good! After all, they were sent in by various people,
some of who undoubtedly jotted down something from memory, and
others who just copied them. The warning here is to include only
recipes in your cookbook that you KNOW are good.

BUSINESS SOURCES

OLSON PUBLICATIONS, INC.,Box 1208, Woodstock, GA 31088,
404/928-8994. Publishes monthly FOOD PEOPLE for the retail
food industry (not restaurants).

ELM SERVICE MARKETING, 2132 Forden Ave.,Madison, WI 53784.
Publishes FOOD SERVICE MAGAZINE for the food service industry
and INDEPENDENT RESTAURANTS for prepared food retailers.

MARATHON INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING CO.,Box 33008, Louisville,
KY 40232. Wholesale cookbooks for mail order sales (drop-ships).

METANOIA CORP.,Box 267, Fon du Lac, WI 54935, 414/923-3700.
Publishes COOKING FOR PROFIT, monthly trade magazine for food
service operations.

PENTON, INC.,1111 Chester Ave.,Penton Pl.,Cleveland,
OH 44144, 216/696-7000. Publishes RESTAURANT HOSPITALITY,
trade magazine for restaurant owners.

SPEEDIBOOKS, 23680 Miles, Cleveland, OH 44128. Printer of
booklets (from 3 cents each).

PUBLIC BRAND SOFTWARE, P.O. Box 51315, Indianapolis,
IN 46251. 80/626-DISK (IN-800-727-3456). Free catalog of
public domain software -- includes several menu and recipe
programs.

EPISOFT SYSTEMS, Suite 143, 1321 SE Everett Mall Way,
Everett, WA 98204. Offers MENU MASTER -- program that converts
servings. Licensed version - $35

PC-SQUARED, P.O. Box 1610, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. Offers
PC-RECIPE, program for recipes.

VANTAGE PRESS, 516 W 34th St.,New York, NY 10001.
"Vanity" printer -- prints and/or promotes books for a fee.

R.R. DONNELY & SONS, 2223 Martin Luther King Dr.,
Chicago, IL 60616. Book publisher.

KINGSPORT PRESS, INC.,Box 711, Kingsport, TN 37662.
Book printer.

INTERSTATE BOOK MFG. CO., 2115 E. Kansas City Rd.,37662.
Book Printer.

THE KELSEY CO.,Box 941, Meriden, CT 06450, 203/235-1695.
Printing supplies (reliable authority on printing).

DOVER PUBLICATIONS, INC.,31 East 2nd St.,Mineola, NY 11051.
Discount books, clip art, stencils, etc.

QUILL CORPORATION, 100 Schelter Rd.,Lincolnshire, IL
60917-4700, 312/634-4800. Office supplies.

NEBS, 500 Main St.,Groten, MA 04171, 800/225-6380.
Office supplies.

IVEY PRINTING, Box 761, Meridan, TX 76665. Letterhead:
400 sheets plus 200 envelopes _ $18.

ZPS, Box 581, Libertyville, IL 60048-2556. Business
cards (raised print - $11.50 per K) and letterhead stationery.
Will print your copy ready logo or design, even whole card.

WALTER DRAKE & SONS, 4119 Drake Bldg.,Colorado Springs,
CO 80940. Short run business cards (250 for $5), stationery,
etc.,Good quality but little choice of style or color. Can be
difficult to deal with (they are a "short-order" mail order
house).

Texas Spicy Hot Barb Q Chicken

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Texas Spicy Hot Barb Q Chicken
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups of fine chopped onion
6 cloves of minced garlic
2 cups of water
1 can (12 ounces) tomatoe paste
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup molasses or sugar
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons of hot sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon of ground red pepper

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1. Heat oil in large skillet over med-high heat 1 min. Add oinion: cook and stir 8-10 mins or until onion begins to brown. Add garlic: cook 2 mins or until
onion is golden.
Add remaining ingredients. Stir with wire wisk until well blended. Reduce heat to med-low; simmer 15 mins, stirring occasionally. Cover and remove from heat. Cool 30 mins.
2.Spoon into labled 12 ounce containers.Store refrigerated up to 3 wks. Serve with chicken,beef or pork. makes 5-5 1/2 cups

California Baby Back Ribs

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California Baby Back Ribs

1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup molasses or sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/4 cup dijon mustard
2 tablespoons wortcesterhire sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder or chopped raw garlic
1 teaspoon of hickory smoke or cooking oil (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper suace
4-6 pounds baby back ribs

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1.Prepare grill for indirect cooking, while coals are heating combine all ingredients
except ribs in large bowl. mix well. Place ribs on grid over med hot coals. cook
ribs 40-45 mins or until they begin to brown, turning occasionally.

2.Once ribs began to brown, begin basting them with suace. Continue to cook and
baste ribs with sauce an additional 1 to 1 1/2 hrs or until tender
and cooked through.

Makes 4-6 servings
note: do not baste during last 5 mins of grilling.

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3 Easy Stew Recipes For Crockpots

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Let's have stew tonight! Here are 3 easy and very different recipes for stew you can make in your crockpot.

Recipe #1 - BARBEQUE BEEF STEW

* 2 lbs. stew meat
* 3 tbsp. oil
* 1 c. onion, sliced

* 1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
* 1 lg. clove garlic
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 1/8 tsp. pepper
* 2 c. beef stock
* 1 can (8 oz.) tomatoes
* 1 can (4 oz.) mushrooms
* 1/3 c. barbecue sauce
* 3 tbsp. cornstarch
* 1/4 c. cold water

Saute onion, pepper and garlic in oil. Add salt, pepper, beef stock, tomatoes, mushrooms and barbecue sauce. Cook in slow cooker/Crock Pot on low heat 8-10 hours. Mix cornstarch, cold water and thicken before serving. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Recipe #2 - BRUNSWICK STEW

1 Chicken, 3 lbs, cut up
2 quarts Water
1 Onion, chopped
2 cups Ham; cooked, cubed
3 Potatoes, diced
2 cans Tomatoes; 16 oz, ea, cut up
10 ounces Lima beans, frozen and thawed
10 ounces Corn; whole kernel, frozen, partially thawed
2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Sugar
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Seasoned salt

In a slow cooker/Crock Pot combine chicken with water, onion, ham, amd potatoes. Cook covered on LOW for 4 to 5 hours or until chicken is done. Lift chicken out of pot; remove meat from bones. Return chicken meat to pot. Add tomatoes, beans, corn, salt, seasoned salt, sugar and pepper. Cover and Cook on HIGH 1 hour. Makes 8 servings.

Recipe #3 - CROCKPOT CHICKEN STEW

2 lb Chicken breasts/skinless Boneless/ cut in 1" cubes
2 c Fat-free chicken broth
3 c Potatoes; peel, cube
1 c Onion; chop
1 c Celery; sliced
1 c Carrots; sliced thin
1 ts Paprika
1/2 ts Pepper
1/2 ts Rubbed sage
1/2 ts Dried thyme
6 oz No-salt-added tomato paste
1/4 c Cold water
3 tb Cornstarch

In a slow cooker, combine the first 11 ingredients; cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours. Mix water and cornstarch until smooth; stir into stew. Cook, covered, 30 minutes more or until the vegetables are tender.

About the Author: Kara Kelso is the mother of two, and owner of http://www.Idea-Queen.com. For more quick and easy recipes, visit: http://www.idea-queen.com/recipes-for-mom.html

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Summer Time BBQ Recipes

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The summer is a perfect BBQ time across the US. BBQ is a great crowd pleaser and is sure to bring the family together. Here is an easy BBQ ribs recipe and some quick tips to make sure your BBQ experience is safe and fun.

First, to keep things safe:

1. Defrost meat before cooking so you get even cooking and do it in the fridge.

2. Marinate food in the refrigerator and don’t reuse the marinade unless you boil it first

3. Do not serve cooked meat in the same plate you had the raw meat (unless you clean it before re-using it)

4. Don’t bring out the meat until you are ready to cook to avoid leaving it a prolonged time in hot temperatures before cooking.

Make sure you follow the safety tips and you will have more fun during the summer cookouts. My summer is going great. BBQ’s are a big reason for that. One of my favorite dishes is an easy BBQ Ribs recipe. To make great ribs easily we need to follow these tips:

1. Marinade the meat or rub in the seasonings at least 1 hr before cooking more is better but if it’s done too long, unless it’s a tough cut, you could overpower the meat. Anywhere from one to six hours is good enough.

2. Grill ribs bone side down until the bones start to separate from the meat without turning. This is a key point that helps produce tender ribs.

3. Brush BBQ sauce or any sauce that has sugar only at the tail end of cooking.

4. Allow the ribs to sit for 10 minutes before eating or cutting this helps the meat stay juicy.

5. Use tongs to handle the meat forks will pierce the meat and allow the juices to escape. Piercing the meat reduces the flavor and moisture of the meat.

You can try this tips this weekend or the next time you grill ribs and you will see and taste the difference. In order to do that you need this simple recipe that’s great tasting:

6 pounds pork spareribs

1 tblsp red pepper flakes

2 tblsp Adobo or Seasoned Salt

1 tsp fresh ground black pepper ( use less to taste if using adobo)

A barbecue sauce you like

Combine red pepper flakes, Adobo and black pepper. Rub mixture all over ribs; cover ribs and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours. Grill ribs over low heat, bone side down until the meat separates from the bone, approximately 1 hour. Apply your favorite barbecue sauce and cook for another 15 to 30 minutes turning the ribs frequently to avoid burning the sauce. Serves 6 to 8.

There you have it an easy BBQ ribs recipe and some tips to make sure you wow your family and guests.

To learn more visit Hugo Felix at The Minute Gourmet, making great cooking easy, today! Also visit Hugo’s blog at http://hugoseats.blogspot.com/ for some lively discussion on making fast cooking great.

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Aunt Kizzies Meat Loaf

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Aunt Kizzies Meat Loaf

Recipe makes 2 loaves
Freeze 1 for baking later

1 and 1/2 dried mixed bread pieces (packaged croutons work well)
1 cup canned evaporated milk
2 large eggs lightly beaten
2 and 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground sausage (bulk suasage)
1/2 cup grated or chopped raw carrot (optional)
Topping: 2 stips bacon
Sauce:2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon each garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme dried basil and italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 table spoons ketchup
1 (10 3/4-ounce) can beef broth

Steps:
1. Preheat oven to 400F In a large mixing bowl, soak bread pieces in evaporated milk until soft and fluffy.Add eggs,ground beef,ground suasage,raw carrot and chopped fresh parsley.mix in seasonings. Divide mixture between two foil 8x 37/8x23/8-inch loaf pans. Top each loaf with 1 strip of bacon and 2 tablespoons ketchup.
2. Place pans in oven and immediately lower tempature to 325f bake for 1hr remove loaves from pans to warm platter and allow to stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
3. Pour the pan juices into a small saucepan and (off the heat) stir in 2 tablespoons of flour.Add beef broth and bring to a simmer while whisking.
When the sauce boils and thickens, thin with water as needed.

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Texas Barbecued Beans

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1. 1 (55 ounce) can of brick oven beans
2. 2(16 ounce) cans pork & beans
3. 1 (15 ounce) can of drained black beans
4. 4 medium onions
5. 3/4 cup firmly packed dark sugar
6. 1/2 cup dijon-style mustard
7. 1/2 cup dark (unsulfured) mollasses
8. 3 tablespoons of worcestershire sauce
9. 6-8 shakes of tabasco sauce

Step 1. place all the beans in a 5- to 6 quart oven-proof casserole,bean pot or crockpot. Cut off the root and stems ends of the onions, then cut each into eighths
through the center. Add the onion sections to the beans along with the brown sugar, mustard, molasses,worcestershire sauce and tabasco sauce.Stir to blend.
Step 2. Bake in oven or crockpot at 350f for 2 hrs then reduce reduce heat to between 200f and 250f continue cooking 4-5 hrs until thickened to your taste. Stir mixture from time to time.

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BRANDIED PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE

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Crust:

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup sugar

Filling:

2 (250 g) pack cream cheese at room temperature
1 (125 g) pack cream cheese at room temperature
1 cup sugar
4 medium eggs
1 (14 oz.) can pumpkin (no spices added)
2-1/2 tsp. ginger
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. cloves
1/3 cup brandy
whipped cream
preserved ginger

For crust, combine crumbs, sugar and butter in a bowl and mix
well. Press crumb mixture firmly into bottom of 10 inch spring
form pan and 2 inches up sides. Bake in moderate oven, 350
degrees for 10 minutes.

For filling beat together cream cheese and sugar until light and
fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each
addition until smooth and creamy. Add pumpkin, ginger, cinnamon,
nutmeg, cloves and brandy and mix until well blended. Pour
cheese mixture into crust and bake in slow oven, 325 degrees,
for 50 or 60 minutes, or until well risen. Turn off heat and let
cheesecake cool in oven. When cold, decorate top with whipped
cream and sliced ginger.

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Home Made Pizza

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Take 2 cans of hunts tomatoe sauce, refrigerated pizza crust dough; top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices; "add other toppings as desired" bake at 400F for 15 mins

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CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE

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CHOCOLATE CHERRY CHEESECAKE

Crust:

1-1/4 cups chocolate wafer crumbs (about 18 wafers)
2 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. melted butter or margarine

Filling:

2 (250 g or 8-oz) packages cream cheese
1 (125 g or 4-oz) package cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
2 tsp. vanilla
1 cup whipping cream
3 medium eggs
1 (19-oz.) can cherry pie filling
2 tbsp. chocolate cherry liqueur (optional)
2 tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 oz. grated semi-sweet chocolate

Combine chocolate wafer crumbs, 2 tbsp. sugar and melted butter.
Press into bottom of 9 inch spring form pan. Bake in moderate
oven, 350 degrees, for 10 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven temperature
to 300 degrees.

Have cream cheese at room temperature. Beat in large mixing bowl
at medium speed until creamy. Gradually beat in the one cup of
sugar and cocoa. Add vanilla. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Beat
until smooth. Pour over chocolate crust. Bake in slow oven, 300
degrees, about one hour until center of cake is firm. Remove
from oven and cool to room temperature.

Combine cherry pie filling with liqueur, if being used. Pour
over cooled cheesecake.

Add the two tbsp. sugar and vanilla to whipping cream in bowl.
Whip until stiff. Spoon onto cake, covering evenly. Chill
several hours before serving.

Decorate with grated chocolate. Makes 10 to 12 servings. This
cheesecake freezes well.

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Eating For Life

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Eating for LIFE

Eat for life? Eat to improve your chances long and healthy
life? Yes, you can.

At a time when we seem to be overwhelmed by conflicting
diet and health messages, the National Cancer Institute (NCI)
and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) have
some good news: by making the right food choices, you may
reduce your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and
cancer.

These diseases take the lives of more Americans than all
other illnesses and causes of death combined. Each day, about
three out of every four deaths in the United States will occur
as a result of cardiovascular disease or heart disease (like
heart attacks and strokes) and cancer. This need not be.
Although no diet can ensure you won't get a heart attack,
stroke or cancer, what you eat can affect your health. This has
been shown by research of the National Cancer Institute and the
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (two of this
country's National Institutes of Health), along with the
research of other scientists.

How does a person eat for life? It's easier and more
enjoyable than you might think. The practical ideas in this
booklet show you how to make healthful, tasty, and appetizing
food choices at home and when you're eating out. They are
consistent with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, published
by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Services. These seven basic guidelines are:

* Eat a variety of foods.

* Maintain desirable weight.

* Avoid too much fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.

* Eat foods with adequate starch and fiber.

* Avoid too much sugar.

* Avoid too much sodium.

* If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation.

The first two guidelines form the framework of a good
diet: eat a variety of foods so that you get enough of the
essential nutrients you need, and eat only enough calories to
maintain desirable weight. The next five guidelines describe
special characteristics of a good diet-getting adequate starch
and fiber and avoiding too much fat, sugar, sodium, and
alcohol. Although the guidelines are designed for healthy adult
Americans, these suggestions are considered especially
appropriate for people who may already have some of the risk
factors for chronic diseases. These risk factors include a
family history of obesity, premature heart disease, diabetes,
high blood pressure, or high blood cholesterol levels.

This pamphlet focuses on five guidelines that are
particularly related to the prevention of heart disease and/or
cancer: eat a variety of foods; maintain desirable weight;
avoid too much fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol; eat foods
with adequate starch and fiber; and avoid too much sodium.

Keep in mind that staying healthy requires more than just
good nutrition. Regular exercise, getting enough rest, learning
to cope with stress, and having regular physical checkups are
important ways to help ensure good health. Checkups are
especially important for early detection of cancer and heart
disease. Another important way to reduce your risks of heart
disease and cancer is not to smoke or use tobacco in any form.
Controlling high blood pressure (hypertension) can also greatly
reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Remember, three
of the major risk factors for heart disease are largely under
your control. They are smoking, high blood pressure, and high
blood cholesterol.

How Do the Foods We Eat Affect Our Chances of Getting Cancer
and Heart Disease?

There is much still to be learned about the relationship
between the foods we eat and our risk of getting cancer and
heart disease. The NHLBI and NCI are conducting a great deal of
research to find out more about this relationship. There is,
however, a lot that we know now. The relationship of diet to
cancer and the relationship of diet to risk factors for heart
disease are summarized below:

Obesity

* We know that obesity is associated with high blood
pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, heart disease,
and stroke, Extreme obesity has also been linked to
several cancers. This means that if you are obese, losing
weight may reduce your chances of developing these serious
diseases or conditions. If you already suffer from
hypertension and are overweight, weight loss alone can
often lower your blood pressure to normal levels. Because
fat (both saturated and unsaturated fat) provides more
than twice the number of calories provided by equal
weights of carbohydrate or protein, decreasing the fat in
your diet may help you lose weight as well as help reduce
your risk of cancer and heart disease. Today, most
Americans get about 37 percent of their daily calories
from fat. Many experts suggest that fat should be reduced
to 30 percent or less of calories.

Heart Disease

* We know that high blood cholesterol increases your risk of
heart disease, especially as it rises above 200 mg/dl
(milligrams of cholesterol per deciliter of blood). The
evidence is clear that elevated cholesterol in the blood,
resulting in part from the foods we eat and in part from
cholesterol made in the body, contributes to the
development of atherosclerosis, a disorder of arteries
that results in their narrowing and in reduced blood
circulation. This condition can lead to a heart attack or
stroke.

* We know that blood cholesterol levels are greatly
influenced by the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol
found in many of the foods we eat. These raise blood
cholesterol levels. (Of the two, saturated fat seems to be
the major dietary factor which affects blood cholesterol.)
To reduce your blood cholesterol level, it is important to
eat less saturated fat and cholesterol. Saturated fat and
cholesterol are often found together in foods. Saturated
fat in the U.S. diet is provided primarily by animal
products such as the fat in meat, butter, whole milk,
cream, cheese, and ice cream. There are a few vegetable
fats--coconut oil, cocoa butter, palm kernel and palm oils
which are also high in saturated fat. Cholesterol is found
only in animal products eggs, meat, poultry, fish and
dairy products. Plant foods such as vegetables, grains,
cereals, nuts, and seeds do not contain cholesterol. A few
foods are high in cholesterol but relatively low in
fat--for example, egg yolks and liver.

Watch out for items in the grocery store that are labeled
no cholesterol or, contains no animal fat." They may still
contain a large amount of fat or saturated fat. Examples are
peanut butter, solid vegetable shortening, nondairy creamer,
and baked products like cookies, cakes, and crackers. For
people trying to lose blood cholesterol level, these foods
should be chosen less often.

* We know that substituting unsaturated fatty acids (which
are usually liquid and usually come from plant sources)
for saturated fats can help reduce high blood cholesterol.
Safflower, corn, soybean, olive, and canola oils are major
sources of unsaturated fats. The omega-3 fatty acids which
are found in fish and seafood, may have a favorable effect
on blood fat and reduce the risk of heart disease. No one
is sure yet.

* We know that there is an association between too much
sodium in the diet and high blood pressure in some
individuals. Sodium is a mineral that occurs naturally in
some foods and is added to many foods and beverages as
salt or other additives. Most sodium in the American diet
comes from salt. One teaspoon of salt contains about 2
grams of sodium. In countries where people eat only small
amounts of sodium, high blood pressure is rare. We also
know that when some people with high blood pressure
greatly reduce their sodium intake, their blood pressure
will fall. Because Americans generally eat much more
sodium than they need, it is probably best for most people
to reduce the amount of sodium they eat. According to the
National Academy of Sciences, a safe and adequate amount
of sodium in the diet of the average adult is between 1
and 3.3 grams daily.

Some recent studies indicated that the substitution of
monosaturated fats, such as those saturated fats may lower
blood cholesterol.

Cancer

* The National Cancer Institute estimates that about 80
percent of all cancers may be related to smoking, diet,
and the environment.

* The National Cancer Institute estimates that about
one-third of all cancer deaths may be related to the foods
we eat. Studies at the National Cancer Institute suggest
that eating foods high in fiber may reduce risks of
cancers of the colon and rectum. Adult Americans now eat
about 11 grams of fiber daily according to NCI studies.
NCI recommends that Americans increase the daily amount of
fiber they eat to between 20 and 30 grams, with an upper
limit of 35 grams. The NCI also emphasizes the importance
of choosing fiber rich foods, not supplements. Good sources
of fiber are whole grain breads and bran cereals,
vegetables, cooked dry peas and beans, and fruits.

* We know that diets high in fats of all kinds have been
linked to certain cancers, particularly those of the
breast, colon, lining of the uterus, and prostate gland.
Some studies have suggested that fat may act as a cancer
promoter (an agent that speeds up the development of
cancer).

* There is some evidence that diets rich in vitamin A,
vitamin C, and beta-carotene (the plant form of vitamin A)
may help reduce the risk of certain cancers. The evidence
we have about vitamins A and C comes from studies of these
vitamins as they are found in foods. That is why NCI
recommends that you eat a variety of foods rich in
vitamins rather than relying on vitamin supplements. Good
sources of vitamin A include yellow-orange vegetables such
as carrots, winter squash, sweet potatoes and pumpkin; and
yellow-orange fruits such as peaches, cantaloupes and
mangoes. Sources of vitamin C include dark-green leafy
vegetables such as kale, spinach, and watercress; broccoli
and asparagus; and tomatoes. Some fruit sources of vitamin
C are oranges, lemons, grapefruit, peaches, berries, and
cantaloupe.

* There is some evidence that vegetables in the cabbage
family may help protect against cancer of the colon. These
vegetables are also good sources of fiber, vitamins, and
minerals. Cabbage family vegetables include cabbage,
broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, collards, kale,
turnips, mustard greens, turnip greens, kohlrabi,
watercress and radishes.

Reducing Your Risk of Heart Disease and Cancer

Based on what we know, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute and the National Cancer Institute have joined
together to suggest some ways you may reduce your risks of
heart disease and cancer. These suggestions emphasize the need
to eat a variety of foods each day. They also include some
"mealtime strategies" that you can use to plan meals that avoid
too much fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium, and that
help you to get adequate starch and fiber. These strategies are
consistent with the Department of Agriculture and Department of
Health and Human Services Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
These strategies should encourage you to think about the foods
you eat, how to prepare them, and what food choices you can
make when you go grocery shopping or eat away from home.

The key is following a Choose More Often approach. It
doesn't mean giving up your favorite foods. It means taking
steps to choose more often foods that are low in fat and high
in fiber. For example, if you enjoy eating steak, choose a
low-fat cut such as round steak, trim off the excess fat, broil
it, and drain off the drippings. Pizza? To try a low-fat
version that is rich in fiber, use a whole-grain English muffin
or pita bread topped with part-skim mozzarella, fresh
vegetables, and tomato sauce. And cookies or other desserts? In
many recipes you can reduce the fat, and substitute vegetable
oils or margarine for butter. To increase fiber, use whole
wheat flour in place of white flour.

Here's how the Choose More Often approach works:

Choose More Often:

Low-fat meat, poultry, fish

Lean cuts of meat trimmed of fat (round tip roast, pork
tenderloin, loin lamb chop), poultry without skin, and
fish, cooked without breading or fat added.

Low-fat dairy products

1 percent or skim milk, buttermilk; low-fat or nonfat
yogurt; lower fat cheeses (part-skim ricotta, pot, and
farmer); ice milk, sherbet.

Dry beans and peas

All beans, peas and lentils--the dry forms are higher in
protein.

Whole grain products

Breads, bagels, and English muffins made from whole wheat,
rye, bran, and corn flour or meal; whole grain or bran
cereals; whole wheat pasta; brown rice; bulgur.

Fruits and vegetables

All fruits and vegetables (except avocados, which are high
in fat, but that fat is primarily unsaturated). For
example, apples, pears, cantaloupe, oranges, grapefruit,
pineapple, peaches, bananas, carrots, broccoli, Brussels
sprouts, cabbage, kale, potatoes, tomatoes, sweet
potatoes, spinach, cauliflower, and turnips, and others.

Fats and oils high in unsaturates

Unsaturated vegetable oils, such as canola oil, corn oil,
cottonseed oil, olive oil, and soybean oil, and margarine;
reduced-calorie mayonnaise and salad dressings.

To assure an adequate diet, choose a variety of foods
daily including selections of vegetables; fruits; whole-grain
breads and cereals; low-fat dairy products; poultry, fish, and
lean meat, dry beans and peas. Here are some tips for following
the Choose More Often approach in three important areas:
grocery shopping, food preparation, and eating out.

Grocery Shopping

Focus on variety. Choose a wide selection of low-fat foods
rich in fiber. Include whole grain breads and cereals,
vegetables, fruits, low-fat dairy products, and poultry, fish,
and lean meat. Although the goal is to reduce fat to 30 percent
or less of calories, when choosing foods that do contain fat,
try to choose ones that contain primarily unsaturated fats. For
example, choose an unsaturated-rich margarine instead of
butter; choose vegetable oils.

Read food labels. To help you find foods that are low in
fat and cholesterol and high in fiber, get into the
label-reading habit. Many nutritional labels on packaged foods
show the amount of unsaturated and saturated fatty acids and
the amount of cholesterol and fiber they contain. Check the
type of fat on the ingredients list. Is it an animal fat,
coconut or palm kernel oil high in saturated fat? Or, is it
corn or soybean oil high in polyunsaturated fat? Choose a
product with the lowest proportion of saturated fat. The label
also tells you something else about a product. Ingredients are
listed in order of amount from most to least by weight. So,
when you buy a breakfast cereal, for example, choose one that
has a whole grain listed first (such as whole wheat or
oatmeal).

Pay attention to sodium. Many processed, canned, and
frozen foods are high in sodium. Cured or processed meats,
cheeses, and condiments (soy sauce, mustard, tartar sauce) are
also high in sodium. Check for salt, onion or garlic salt, and
any ingredient with "sodium" on the label. If the sodium
content is given on the nutritional label, compare products and
choose the ones with lower levels.

Food Preparation

Use small amounts of fat and fatty foods. There are lots
of ways to use less fat. For example, when you saute or
stir-fry, use only 1/2 teaspoon of fat per serving. When you
use margarine, mayonnaise, or salad dressing, use half as much
as usual. And, decrease portion sizes of other high fat
foods--rich desserts, untrimmed and fatty types of meat,
poultry with skin, and fried foods, especially breaded foods.

Use less saturated fat. While reducing your total fat
intake, substitute unsaturated fat and oils for saturated fat
in food preparation. For example, instead of butter, use
margarine or vegetable oil. One teaspoon of butter can be
replaced with equal portions (or less) of margarine or 3/4
teaspoon of vegetable oil in many recipes without affecting the
quality. Saturated fat may be reduced even more if you want to
experiment with recipes. Poultry without skin and fish are good
choices because they are often lower in fat and saturated fat
than many meats.

Use low-fat alternatives. Substitute 1 percent, skim, or
reconstituted nonfat dry milk for whole milk. Use low-fat
yogurt, buttermilk, or evaporated skim milk in place of cream
or sour cream. Try reduced-calorie mayonnaise and salad
dressing in place of regular.

Choose lean meat. When you buy meat, choose lean cuts such
as beef round, pork tenderloin, and loin lamb chops. Be sure to
trim all visible fat from meat and poultry and remove poultry
skin.

Use low-fat cooking methods. Bake, steam, broil,
microwave, or boil foods rafter than frying. Skim fat from
soups and gravies.

Increase fiber. Choose whole grain breads and cereals.
Substitute whole grain flour for white flour. Eat vegetables
and fruits more often and have generous servings. Whenever
possible, eat the edible fiber-rich skin as well as the rest of
the vegetable or fruit.

Use herbs, spices, and other flavorings. For a different
way to add flavor to meals, try lemon juice, basil, chives,
allspice, onion, and garlic in place of fats and sodium. Try
new recipes that use less fat or sodium-containing ingredients,
and adjust favorite recipes to reduce fat and sodium.

Eating Out

Choose the restaurant carefully. Are there low-fat as well
as high-fiber selections on the menu? Is there a salad bar? How
are the meat, chicken, and fish dishes cooked? Can you have
menu items broiled or baked without added fat instead of fried?
These are important things to know before you enter a
restaurant--fast food or otherwise. Seafood restaurants usually
offer broiled, baked, or poached fish, and you can often
request butter and sauces on the side. Many steak houses offer
small steaks and have salad bars.

Try ethnic cuisines. Italian and Asian restaurants often
feature low-fat dishes. though you must be selective and alert
to portion size. Try a small serving of pasta or fish in a
tomato sauce at an Italian restaurant. Many Chinese, Japanese,
and Thai dishes include plenty of steamed vegetables and a high
proportion of vegetables to meat. Steamed rice, steamed noodle
dishes, and vegetarian dishes are good choices too. Ask that
the chef cook your food without soy sauce or salt to decrease
sodium. Some Latin American restaurants feature a variety of
fish and chicken dishes that are low in fat.

Make sure you get what you want Here are just a few things
you can do to make sure you're in control when you eat out. Ask
how dishes are cooked. Don't hesitate to request that one food
be substituted for another. Order a green salad or baked potato
in place of french fries or order fruit, fruit ice, or sherbet
instead of ice cream. Request sauces and salad dressings on the
side and use only a small amount. Ask that butter not be sent
to the table with your rolls. If you're not very hungry, order
two low-fat appetizers rather than an entire meal, split a menu
item with a friend, get a doggie-bag to take half of your meal
home, or order a half-size portion. When you have finished
eating, have the waiter clear the dishes away so that you can
avoid postmeal nibbling.

Mealtime Strategies

We've given you some basic information on fat, fiber, and
sodium. And, we've provided some tips on decreasing fat,
saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium; and increasing fiber.
But, how do you put it all together when it comes to breakfast,
lunch, and dinner? These mealtime strategies should help.

Breakfast

Strategy #1--Choose fruit more often. Just a few great
choices in the fruit family are: cantaloupe, grapefruit,
strawberries, oranges, bananas, pears, and apples.

Strategy #2--Choose whole-grain cereals and products more
often. Examples are whole wheat or bran breads, bagels, and
cereal.

Strategy #3--Try making pancakes and waffles with whole
wheat flour instead of white flour and one whole egg and one
egg white rafter than two whole eggs. For a low-fat topping
with fiber, try applesauce, apple butter and cinnamon, or fruit
and low-fat plain yogurt.

Strategy #4--Fruit juice and skim milk are familiar
breakfast drinks. For an extra boost in the morning, why not
try a fruit smoothie made from juice, fruit and nonfat plain
yogurt blended together. Other nonfat choices are seltzer
water, coffee, and tea.

These breakfast choices are sound nutrition choices
because they are not only low in fat and cholesterol but also
provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Some foods that you
should choose less often are sausage, bacon, butter, whole milk
and cream (including commercial nondairy creamer). These foods
are high in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Lunch

Strategy #1--Try a fiber-rich bean, split pea, vegetable,
or minestrone soup. Use commercially canned and frozen soups
and cream soups less often--they can be high in sodium and fat.
If you make your own soup, use broth or skim milk to keep the
fat content low.

Strategy #2--Have a bean salad or mixed greens with plenty
of vegetables. For fiber include some vegetables like--carrots,
broccoli, cauliflower, and kidney or garbanzo beans. For a
low-fat dressing, try lemon juice or a reduced-calorie
dressing. If you use regular dressing, use only a very small
amount.

Strategy #3--Try sandwiches made with water-packed tuna,
sliced chicken, turkey, lean meat, or low-fat cheese, and use
whole-grain bread or pita bread. To decrease fat, use
reduced-calorie mayonnaise, or just a small amount of regular
mayonnaise, or use mustard. Mustard contains no fat.

Strategy #4--For dessert, have fresh fruit, low-fat
yogurt, or a frozen fruit bar.

Strategy #5--Fruit juice and skim milk are good beverage
choices. Club soda with a twist of lemon or lime, hot or iced
tea with lemon, or coffee without cream are refreshing drinks.

At lunch, try to eat these foods less often: processed
luncheon meats, fried meat, chicken, or fish; creamy salads,
french fries and chips, richer creamy desserts, high-fat baked
goods, and high-fat cheeses such as Swiss, cheddar, American,
and Brie.

Dinner

Strategy #1--Eat a variety of vegetables. To increase
variety, try some that might be new to you, such as those from
the cabbage family (broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower,
and cabbage), dark-green leafy vegetables (spinach and kale),
and yellow-orange vegetables (winter squash and sweet
potatoes). For old favorites, like peas and green beans, skip
the butter and sprinkle with lemon juice or herbs. Or, how
about a baked potato, with the skin, and topped with low-fat
yogurt and chives, tomato salsa, or a small amount of low-fat
cheese?

Strategy #2--Try whole wheat pasta and casseroles made
with brown rice, bulgur, and other grains. If you are careful
with preparation, these dishes can be excellent sources of
fiber and low in fat. For example, when milk and eggs are
ingredients in a recipe, try using 1 percent or skim milk,
reduce the number of egg yolks and replace with egg whites.
Here are some ideas for grain-based dishes:

--Whole wheat spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce;

--Whole wheat macaroni and chickpea stew in tomato sauce;

--Tuna noodle casserole, using water-packed tuna (or rinsed,
oil-packed tuna), skim milk, and fresh mushrooms or sliced
water chestnuts;

--Turkey, broccoli and brown rice casserole using skim milk
and egg whites;

--Eggplant lasagna, made with broiled eggplant and part-skim
mozzarella or ricotta cheese.

Strategy #3--Substitute whole-grain breads and rolls for
white bread.

Strategy #4--Choose main dishes that call for fish,
chicken, turkey or lean meat. Don't forget to remove the skin
and visible fat from poultry and trim the fat from meat. Some
good low-fat choices are:

--Red snapper stew;

--Flounder or sole florentine (make the cream sauce with
skim milk);

--Salmon loaf (use skim milk, rolled oats, and egg whites);

--Baked white fish with lemon and fennel;

--Chicken cacciatore Italian-style (decrease the oil in the
recipe);

--Chicken curry served over steamed wild rice (choose a
recipe that requires little or no fat; "saute" the onions
in chicken broth instead of butter);

--Light beef stroganoff with well-trimmed beef round steak
and buttermilk served over noodles;

--Oriental pork made with lean pork loin, green peppers and
pineapple chunks served over rice.

Strategy #5--Choose desserts that give you fiber but little
fat such as:

--Baked apples or bananas, sprinkled with cinnamon;

--Fresh fruit cup;

--Brown bread or rice pudding made with skim milk;

--Oatmeal cookies (made with margarine or vegetable oil; add
raisins).

For many, the end of the workday, represents a time to
relax, and dinner can be a light meal and an opportunity to
decrease fat and cholesterol.

Snacks

Strategy #1--Try a raw vegetable platter made with a
variety of vegetables. Include some good fiber choices:
carrots, snow peas, cauliflower, broccoli, green beans.

Strategy #2--Make sauces and dips with nonfat plain yogurt
as the base.

Strategy #3--Eat more fruit. Oranges, grapefruit, kiwi,
apples, pears, bananas, strawberries and cantaloupe are all
good fiber sources. Make a big fruit salad and keep it on hand
for snacks.

Strategy #4--Plain, air-popped popcorn is a great low-fat
snack with fiber. Watch out! Some prepackaged microwave popcorn
has fat added. Remember to go easy on the salt or use other
seasonings.

Strategy #5--Instead of chips, try one of these low-fat
alternatives that provide fiber: toasted shredded wheat Squares
sprinkled with a small amount of grated Parmesan cheese,
whole-grain English muffins, or toasted plain corn tortillas.

Strategy #6--When you are thirsty, try water, skim milk,
juice, or club soda with a twist of lime or lemon.

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the
National Cancer Institute are committed to promoting good
health and reducing the loss of life from heart disease and
cancer. You can help. By using the ideas in this booklet,
trying recipes that have been modified to decrease fat and
sodium and increase fiber, and planning menus that are high in
fiber and low in fat, especially saturated fat, you may reduce
the risk of these diseases for yourself and for those you love.

So Eat Well, Eat Healthy... And Eat For Life!

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