103 Quick & Easy Christmas Gifts

From: Terry Ann2

103 QUICK AND EASY CHRISTMAS IDEAS

(From the list EasyMadeGifts 7/28/99)

1. M&M's - "Have a Merry and Most wonderful Holiday Season!!"

2. Soup or soup mix - Wishing you a "Souper" Holiday Season!!

3. Frozen or ready to bake pizza - "Warm up to a wonderful Holiday

Season "Topped" with Christmas cheer!"

4. Apples and Hershey's Hugs - A teacher can't live by apples

alone...She needs "Hugs" too!!

5. Popcorn Balls - Hoping you have a "Ball" this Holiday Season!

6. Loaf of Bread - For being there when you were "Kneaded", for

"Rising" to the occasion, large or small. For never "Loafing" on

the job, for helping others to "Heel" with TLC. No matter how you

"Slice it", you do a terrific job loving Others. Merry Christmas!!

7. Jolly Ranchers - Have a Holly"Jolly" Christmas!!

8. Rootbeer - We're "Root"ing for you to have a Happy Holiday

Season and a Wonderful New Year!!

9. Chex Party Mix - Remember Santa "Chex" his list twice to see

who's been naughty or nice...so be good for goodness sake!! Merry

Christmas!!

10. Box of Hostess Ho-Ho's - Hope a merry "HO - HO - H0" fills your

heart the whole year through! (Put a santa sticker on the label)

11. Wire wisk - (Filled with Chocolate kisses) "We WHISK you a

Merry KISSmas!!"

12. Jar of Jelly - jelly is like love - you can't spread it around

without getting some on yourself! Merry Christmas!!

13. Christmas Tray - We "Tray"sure your friendship! Merry

Christmas!!

14. Bell - With each chime of this festive bell, may a Christmas

wish come true. And bring you peace and happiness to last the

whole year through! Merry Christmas!

15. Yule Log - "We send you warm greetings this Christmas Season!!"

16. Potpourri - "May this sweet scent bring back thoughts of warm

Christmasses long ago!" Merry Christmas!

17. Cleaners - "You add sparkle and make our life brighter!" Merry

Christmas!

18. Nuts - "We're nuts about you!" Merry Christmas!

19 Lifesavers - " You've been a life saver!" Have a great

Christmas!

20. A juice pitcher filled with candy canes- "We pitcher you

raising a little "cane" during the holidays!" Have a merry

Christmas!!

21. Broom - You're "Dust" the finest neighbors we know! Merry

Christmas!

22. Paper Towels - "Blot out your troubles; absorb the Christmas

Spirit!"

23. Measuring Cup or Glass Measure - "Wishing you Joy Beyond

Measure!

24. Bananas - If we could choose our friends, and we searched the

whole world through, we'd go bananas trying to find a better bunch

than you!!"

25. Any Star ornament - "Remember the reason for the season!"

21. Broom - You're "Dust" the finest neighbors we know! Merry

Christmas!

22. Paper Towels - "Blot out your troubles; absorb the Christmas

Spirit!"

23. Measuring Cup or Glass Measure - "Wishing you Joy Beyond

Measure!

24. Bananas - If we could choose our friends, and we searched the

whole world through, we'd go bananas trying to find a better bunch

than you!!"

25. Any Star ornament - "Remember the reason for the season!"

26. Chocolate Mousse Mix - "Merry Christmousse" to our "Deer"

Friends!

27. Wooden spoon - Whether stirring up cakes, cookies, soups or

souffles; You'll find this spoon useful in so many ways. But

whatever it's use, it says, "Merry Merry Christmas from us to you!"

28. Flower - "If friends were flowers, we'd pick you! Happy

Holidays!! Or "You make friendship bloom all year round!"

29. Heart Christmas Ornament - "May the Joy and Love you give away,

come back to you on Christmas day!"

30. Cinnamon Sprinkles - (Cinnamon & Sugar, or cookie sprinkles)

"May your Christmas be sprinkled with laughter and love!" Merry

Christmas!

31. Hersheys Hugs - "A friend always knows when you need a little

hug!"

32. Christmas music..CD or Tape - "May the sweet song of Christmas

make your heart rejoyce!" Or "May the merry sounds of Christmas

bring a Joyful Melody to your holiday season" Merry Christmas!!

33. Filled Basket - "Wishing you a basket full of Christmas

blessings"

34. Salsa - "Add a little Spice to your Holidays!" Merry

Christmas."

35. Stocking or filled Jar - "Have a fun filled christmas this

year!"

36. Lamb - "Have "eweself" a Merry little Chistmas!!"

37. Candle - "May your days be happy, your heart be light, your

Christmas merry and the New Year Bright!!

38. Holly - "Happy Hollydays!"

39. Calendar - "Keep Christmas in your heart the whole year

through!"

40. Shaped Sugar Cookies - "Rolling out a batch of Christmas Cheer,

for Someone we think is very dear!!"

41. Cherry 7-up - "Just a Little Christmas Cheer from Happy Hearts

this time of year!! Merry Christmas!!"

42. Sparkling Cider - "Wishing you a Sparkling Holiday Season!"

43. Warm Casserole or Bread - "Bundled up with warm wishes!!"

44. Popcorn or Carmel Corn - "Just "Popping" by with a Holiday Hi!"

Or "May your Holidays be Poppin'!"

45. Seasoning Mix - "Seasoned with Love" Merry Christmas!!

46. Eggbeater - "Have an "Eggstra" Special Holiday!!"

47. Hersheys Hugs and Kisses - "Christmas Hugs and Kisses to You "

Or "Holiday Hugs and Kisses to you!"

48. Apple Pie of Apple Crisp - "Wishing you a Srumptuous

Christmas!"

49. Fruit Basket - "May your New Year be Festive and Fruitful!!"

50. Any Sweet Treat - "Wishing you a season filled with sweetness!"

51. Oranges - " Orange" you glad we're Friends!?" Merry Christmas!!

52. Chocolate Orange - "Orange" you glad it's Christmas? Hope your

Christmas is a Sweet one!

53. Sprite - " May your Christmas be Merry and Sprite!"

54. Ice Cream Snowballs and Hot Fudge - " Here's some

packaged"snowball" treats. Just Drizzle Hot Fudge and its ready to

eat!...Enjoy!!"

55. Snicker Bar - "Don't "Snicker", just be glad you got

Something!!"

56. Mints - "Friends like you are worth a Mint!!" Merry Christmas!!

57. Matches - "No one Matches you as neighbors!" Merry Christmas!

58. Strainer - (With a christmas bow) " We could'nt restrain

ourselves from wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!"

59. Box of Light Bulbs - "Have a bright and radiant Christmas"

60. Bubble Gum or Bubble Bath - "May your holidays "Bubble" over

with fun!!

61 Pencil and Notepad - "Merry Christmas from our pad to yours!!"

or Merry Christmas to a "noteworthy" friend!"

62. Jar of Pickles - "Just in brine, Our wish for a merry

Christmas!!"

63. Grater and Cheese - " To a Grate Neighbor! Merry Christmas!"

64. Ice Cream - "Have a "Cool" Yule!!"

65. Bear shaped Honey - "Have a Bear Sweet Christmas!!"

66. Santa - "Ho - Ho - Hoping your Christmas is Heavenly!"

67. Angel - "Hoping you have a Heavenly Christmas!!"

68. Eggnog - " Have an "Udderly Moovalous" Christmas!!"

69. Gingerbread House - "Nibble, Nibble like a mouse, We hope

you'll nibble at this house!" Merry Christmas!!

70. Mugs with Hot Chocolate Mix - "To our special friends who are

so Dear, We wish you all a cup of Cheer!" (One Mug would be a

special gift for a Teacher. "To a Special Teacher dear, wishing you

a "Cup of Cheer"!"

71. Cocoa Mix - "Wishing you a warm and wonderful Christmas!"

72. Muffins or Muffin mix - " You're getting "Muffin" for

Christmas!!"

73. Gum - "By Gum, You're a great Neighbor!! "Have a Merry

Christmas"

74. Veggies and Dip - "Dip into a wonderful Holiday season and a

Healthy New Year!"

75. Christmas Shapped pasta ( Or any Pasta and a bottle of Sauce )

"Have a Pasta-tively Happy Holiday!"

75. Christmas Shapped pasta ( Or any Pasta and a bottle of Sauce )

"Have a Pasta-tively Happy Holiday!"

76. Jar of Jam - "Hoping you have a Holiday "Jammed" packed with

fun!!""Jam-packed" with Christmas Cheer!!"

77. Cookie Dough - "Here's a little extre "Dough" for Christmas! Or

"Everyone Needs a little extra "Dough" for Christmas!!"

78. Homemade Frozen Rolls - "Here's a little holiday treat. Rise

and bake, it can't be beat! Warm fresh rolls just for you. Top with

butter .... that's all you do! Warm Holiday Greetings to you"

79. Brownie Mix - (Or any Mix) "Whip up this mix for a wonderful

holiday fix! Wishing you a "rich" Holiday Season!!" (Be sure to

attatch the recipe!)

80. Homemade carmels - Hoping you have a "Rich" and "wonderful"

Holiday!!"

81. Pie - "Just a 'Holiday Hi' and a tasty Pie!! Happy Holidays!!"

82. Divinity - "May your Christmas be "Devine" and your Holidays so

Fine! Sweet Christmas Wishes!"

83. Rice Krispie Treats - "Snap, Crackle, Pop" We think You're

really Tops! "

84. Toffee or Brittle - "Any way you break it, We think you're the

greatest!"

85. Fudge - "Fudge" a little on the calories and enjoy the Holiday

Season!"

86. Cheese Ball and Crackers - "We don't mean to sound "Cheesey",

we just hope you have a "Ball" this Holiday Season! Or "Spread a

little Christmas Cheer this Holiday Season!"

87. Apple Anything - (Pie,Cobbler, crisp, muffins etc.) "Sending

you a "Bushel" of love this holiday Season!!" Or "You are the apple

of my eye, Teacher!"

88. Banana Bread - "Banana Bread just for you, because you have so

much to do... We also love you a whole "Bunch" too! Merry

Christmas!"

89. Cinnamon Rolls - "Here's a sweet treat "Rolled" up with warm

Holiday Wishes! Merry Christmas!"

90. Homemade Chocolates - " You're so Sweet...having you as

neighbors is really a treat! Have a Heavenly Holiday Season!"

91. Cake or Cupcakes - "You take the "Cake" neighbor, We think

you're first rate! Happy

Holidays to you!!"

92. Cornbread or Mix - "We're not trying to be "Corny" we just want

you to have Merry Christmas!"

93. Carrot Cake - " I Really "Carrot" alot about you!! Merry

Christmas"

94. Spiced Drink Mixes - " Hoping your Holidays are "Spiced" Just

right!"

95. Homemade Ice cream or a Frozen Treat - "Here's the Scoop.

Hoping your Holidays are a "Blizzard" of fun!"

96. Recipe - "Just like you friend...it's tried and true, just for

you! Happy Holiday Baking

or Merry Christmas Cooking!"

97. Pizza - "Hope your Holiday has a touch of "Pizza - z!!" Merry

Christmas!!"

98. Candle - "You Light up my Life!" Thanks for your friendship!

May your Christmas be Merry and Bright!"

99. Crayons and Coloring Book - Hope your Holidays are Colorful!

100. Plant - " The kindness you show makes our friendship grow and

grow! Hope you have a Happy Holiday!!"

101. Soda Pop - "I'd "Soda" like to wish you a merry Christmas!

102. Stuffed animal - (Beanie Baby) "Pawsing" to wish you a Merry

Christmas!

103. Dounuts - "Donut" you know we love you??? Have a happy

Holiday!!"

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Cool'n'Easy Pie

From: HOST GFS DdH2

COOL 'N' PIE

Submitted by: USSGERI

Ingredients:

2/3 cup boiling water

1 pkg. (4-serving size) gelatin dessert, any red flavor

1/2 cup cold water

Ice cubes

1 tub (8 oz.) whipped topping, thawed

1 cup chopped strawberries

1 6 oz. prepared graham cracker crumb crust

Directions:

Stir boiling water into gelatin in large bowl at least 2 minutes until

completely dissolved.

Mix cold water and ice to make 1 1/4 cups. Add to gelatin, stirring until

slightly thickened.

Remove any remaining ice.

Stir in whipped topping with wire whisk until smooth. Mix in strawberries.

Refrigerate 20 to 30 minutes or until mixture is very thick and will mound.

Spoon into crust.

Refrigerate 6 hours or overnight until firm. Garnish as desired.

Store leftover pie in refrigerator.

Serves: 8

From Grandma

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Cornbread - Easy but Amazing

From: Terry Ann2

Just found this recipe and loved it --

Mix 2 boxes Jiffy or Martha White corn bread mix and 1 regular yellow cake

mix. Add all the other ingredients that both mixes call for and bake in 13x9

pan.

Makes a great cornbread.

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Easy Au Gratin Potatoes

From: DarlaJoV

Easy Au Gratin Potatoes

from SpeedRoots

.

1 can cream of chicken soup

2/3 cup milk

salt and pepper to taste

6 potatoes, thinly sliced

2 T onion, finely chopped

1 cup grated Cheddar cheese

.

Combine soup and milk; add salt and pepper. Put half of

potatoes in a greased casserole pan. Pour half of soup

mixture over potatoes. Sprinkle with half of cheese. Repeat

the layers. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

Uncover and bake another 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.

Darla Jo

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EASY BEEF STROGANOFF

From: HOST GFS DdH2

EASY BEEF STROGANOFF

Submitted by: USSGERI

(Serves 4)

Ingredients:

3/4 lb. boneless Beef Sirloin Steak, 3/4-inch thick

1 tsp. Olive Oil

14-oz. can Beef Broth with Onion

2 cups fresh Mushrooms, sliced

3 cups uncooked Egg Noodles

1/2 cup Sour Cream

Slice the sirloin into very thin strips across the grain of the steak.

Warm the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the

steak pieces for about 5-minutes, stirring often.

Add the seasoned beef broth and mushrooms. Bring the mixture to a boil and

stir in the dry noodles.

Reduce the heat, cover and cook over a simmer for about 10-minutes, or until

the noodles are cooked through.

Stir in the sour cream and let it warm through the mixture. Serve

immediately.

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Easy Breakfast Nacho Bake

From: HOST GFS DdH2

EASY BREAKFAST NACHO BAKE

Submitted by: USS GERI

(4 Servings)

8 ounces bulk breakfast sausage, cooked, drained and crumbled

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 cup sliced green onions

2 tablespoons melted butter

1 package tortilla chips, coarsely crumbled

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

1 (16-oz.) jar Ortega Salsa Prima

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine sausage, eggs and green onions in medium bowl.

Pour butter in medium baking dish; add sausage mixture. Top with chips;

sprinkle with cheese.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until eggs are set and cheese is melted; top

with salsa.

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Easy Camping Foods

From: DGMRN

#1 Check with a girl scout leader

#2 Try canned beef stew and drop small amounts of Bisquick batter into

bubbling stew for dumplings. Good - fast - filling

#3 Put pie filling of choice into greased cast iron skillet pour prepared

Jiffy cake mix over top. cover with foil or lid and "bake" in the coals of a

fire.

Please post some of the recipes you receive

DGMRN@aol.com

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EASY CARAMEL CAKE

From: HOST GFS DdH2

EASY CARAMEL CAKE

Submitted by: USSGERI

Ingredients:

Yellow Cake Mix, plus Eggs and Oil as directed

2 cans Sweet and Condensed Milk

1/2 cup toasted Pecans, optional topping

Using your favorite yellow cake mix, bake a cake in a 9-inch by 13-inch pan.

Place two cans of condensed milk in a boiler, cover with water (about and

inch over the cans). Boil for 2 1/2 hours. You will need to add water, to

ensure the cans stay covered.

Remove the cans of milk from water, let cool 8-10 minutes. Open slowly, and

very carefully.

Spread the delicious caramel frosting on the cake. Sprinkle with toasted

pecans. Slice to serve.

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EASY CARAMELIZED ONION PORK CHOPS

From: HOST GFS DdH2

Easy Caramelized Onion Pork Chops

Submitted by Pamela Newland

at Al Rec

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 45 Minutes

Makes: 4 servings

"Five minutes of preparation, and then you can relax while the chops and

onions simmer on the stove. Great with parsley potatoes!"

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

4 (4 ounce) pork loin chops, 1/2 inch thick

3 teaspoons seasoning salt

2 teaspoons ground black pepper

1 onion, cut into strips

1 cup water

Directions

1. Rub chops with 2 teaspoons seasoning salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, or to

taste.

2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown pork chops on each side.

Add the onions and water to the pan. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 20

minutes.

3. Turn chops over, and add remaining salt and pepper. Cover, and cook until

water evaporates and onions turn light to medium brown. Remove chops from

pan, and serve with onions on top.

Nutrition at a glance

Servings Per Recipe: 4 amount

per serving

Calories 254

Protein 23.4g

Total Fat 15.7g

Sodium 739mg

Cholesterol 65mg

Carbohydrates 3.8g

Fiber 0.8g

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Easy Chicken Cacciatore

From: HOST GFS DdH2

EASY CHICKEN CACCIATORE

Subnitted by: USSGERI

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons oil

1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut up

1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix

1 jar chunky style spaghetti sauce

hot cooked rice

Directions:

Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken; cook until chicken is browned on all

sides. Sprinkle salad dressing mix over chicken. Add spaghetti sauce. Bring

to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Simmer 25 to 30 minutes or until

chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Serve over hot cooked rice.

Serves: 4

From Grandma

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Easy Chicken Salad

From: HOST GFS DdH2

EASY CHICKEN SALAD

from Annie

1 can chicken, chopped (or 5 oz. cooked chicken)

1/2 c. chopped celery

1/3 c. chopped sweet pickle

1 boiled egg, chopped

1/2 c. salad dressing

Mix ingredients and serve on a bed of lettuce.

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EASY CHICKEN SALAD

From: HOST GFS DdH2

EASY CHICKEN SALAD

Easy Chicken Salad

from Annie

2 c. ground or finely chopped chicken

2 tsp. onion, chopped fine

1/2 c. mayonnaise

1/2 tsp. celery salt

1/2 c. celery, chopped fine

1/3 c. sweet pickle, chopped fine

1 tbsp. lemon juice (can use pickle juice)

Mix all together. Keep cool until ready to use.

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Easy Chinese Egg Rolls

From: TurnedOntoChrist

1 1/2 lb. of cooked hamburger

1 large package of coleslaw

1 package of Egg Roll skins (found in the fresh vegetable aisle)

Salt and pepper to taste- use less if using soy sauce

2 tablespoons of Soy Sauce (optional) but you don't have to have it

One small bowl of flour mixed with water to form a thick paste

In a very large bowl pour cole slaw into it from the package. Cook hamburger

meat until done and drain well. It is important that is be drained good.

Add salt and pepper to taste. Add soy sauce. (optional)

Mix all of the above ingredients together. Mix thoroughly.

Make a paste with about 1 cup flour and just enough water to form a thick

paste (a little thicker than what elmers glue consistency looks like. (Sorry

but I couldn't think of an example of a type of paste like item.)

Take out your egg roll skins one at a time from package. Be sure and keep

the remainder of the egg roll skins sealed so they don't dry out.

With egg roll skins in front of you place them so as they appear the way a

diamond shape would be. Add The hamburger and coleslaw mixture directly in

the center of the egg roll skin. I use about 3-5 tablespoons of filling.

Depending on how large you want them to be. Don't add too much or the skins

won't hold it all.

With a pastry brush or your clean fingers brush all sides of the skins with

the flour paste.

Roll up into egg roll fashion. Being Roll the bottom point away from you.

The right side

towards the left. And the left side towards the right. Then roll it up and

away from you.

Seal the edges of the corners all the way around. You can add more paste of

it is not sealed tightly to the edges.

The instructions are usually on the egg roll packages on how to roll them up.

Same as a burrito.

In very hot grease place two egg rolls in at a time with tongs and fry until

brown. Usually 1-2 minutes. Place on paper towels in a 13x9 pan. Enjoy.

These also can be frozen when cooled. Just place the cooled egg rolls into

clear plastic bags and freeze. When ready to eat, just defrost in microwave

and reheat.

Enjoy.

These are easy to make once you make them the first time and get the general

idea.

They are good for a grab on the run snack also.

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Easy Chocolate Banana Cake

From: DarlaJoV

Easy Chocolate Banana Cake

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix

1/3 cup vegetable oil

4 eggs

8 ounces sour cream

8 tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1 banana, peeled and mashed

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan.

Mix together cake mix, oil, eggs, sour cream, cocoa, chocolate chips, and

banana, and beat for two minutes. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Let cool in pan and dust with powdered

sugar if desired.

Darla Jo

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Easy Cobbler

From: TurnedOntoChrist

Easy Cobbler

1 can filling

1 Jiffy Box Cake Mix

1 Stick Butter

Nuts

Put fruit filling into bottom of pan. Add one box Jiffy dry cake mix and one

stick melted butter and nuts. Bake at 350 until done.

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EASY ENGLISH TOFFEE

From: HOST GFS DdH2

EASY ENGLISH TOFFEE

Easy English Toffee (Makes One 9-inch Round)

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup Walnuts, chopped

1 cup Brown Sugar, firmly packed

10 Tbs. Butter (No substitutions)

3/4 cup Chocolate Chips

Sprinkle walnuts in the bottom of a 9-inch round cake or pie tin.

Combine sugar and butter in a 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Cook and stir over medium

heat until attaining a 290-F degree temperate on a candy thermometer.

Make sure to stir your toffee constantly while melting the brown sugar and

butter.

Remove the melted toffee from the heat source and cool slightly for about 5

minutes.

Pour the mixture over the top of the walnuts in the round pan and spread out

in an even layer. Immediately sprinkle the top with the chocolate chips.

Let them melt from the heat of the toffee, then gently spread the melted

chocolate over the top of the hardening candy.

If desired, sprinkle a few more chopped or ground walnuts on top of the

chocolate while it's still soft and warm.

Cool at room temperature until hard, at least 2 hours, then break into pieces

and store in an airtight container.

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Easy Irish Soda Bread

From: Terry Ann2

Easy Irish Soda Bread

3 c. Bisquick

1 env. (5 serving) instant mashed potato granules or flakes

2 tbsp. sugar

1 c. raisins (optional)

2 tbsp. caraway seeds (optional)

2 c. milk

Combine Bisquick, potato granules and sugar in a mixing bowl. Add raisins

and caraway seeds. Stir in milk until blended. Spoon into well greased 8

inch pie pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes until deep golden brown.

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Easy Italian Pasta Salad

From: Host GFS DarlaJo

Easy Italian Pasta Salad

from SpeedRoots

.

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta

2-1/2 cups assorted cut-up fresh vegetables (broccoli, carrots, tomatoes,

bell peppers, cauliflower, onions and mushrooms)

1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed

1/3 cup pitted ripe olives

1 Cup Italian dressing

.

Italian Salad dressing

3/4 Cup Olive oil

1/2 Cup Red wine vinegar

1 tbs. Grated parmesan

1 Clove garlic, minced

1/2 tsp. Salt

1/2 tsp. Sugar

1/2 tsp. Dried oregano

pinch Pepper

.

In a jar with a tight fitting lid, combine all ingredients and shake well.

Refrigerate.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water

until completely cool.

In large bowl, combine all ingredients except Italian dressing. Add dressing;

toss well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

If chilling, add more salad dressing and then toss again before serving.

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Lemon cake recipe?

From: GFA Terry

GOLDEN LEMON CAKE

Ingredients :

1 c. shortening (butter)

2 c. sugar

2 tsp. lemon rind, grated

1 tsp. lemon extract

2 2/3 c. cake flour, sifted

3 tsp. baking powder, double acting

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. milk

Preparation :

Beat shortening and sugar until light. Beat eggs in one at a time

and keep beating until grain of sugar is smooth. Beat in lemon rind

and flavoring. Combine sifted flour, baking powder and salt and

sift twice. Then blend them into beaten mixture about 1/4 at a time

alternately with the milk. Mix well, but don't beat in this

blending. Pour batter in a greased tube pan. Bake in a preheated

oven at 350 degrees for 45 - 50 minutes.

********* or try this --

CALIFORNIA LEMON POUND CAKE

Ingredients :

1 c. butter

1/2 c. shortening

3 c. sugar

5 eggs

3 c. flour

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1 c. milk

1 tbsp. lemon extract

1 tbsp. grated lemon peel--LEMON GLAZE:--1/4 c. butter, softened

1 to 1 1/4 c. confectioners sugar

2 tbsp. lemon juice

1 tsp. grated lemon peel

Preparation :

In large mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until

light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each

addition. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder, gradually add to

creamed mixture alternately with milk. Mix well after each

addition. Add lemon extract and peel. Mix on low until blended.

Pour into greased fluted tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 70

minutes or until cake tests done. Turn out onto rack to cool. For

glaze, combine all ingredients and drizzle over cooled cake.

Combine all ingredients and drizzle over cooled cake. (To be used

with California Lemon Pound Cake.)

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Easy Microwave Rice Pudding

From: Host GFS DarlaJo

Easy Microwave Rice Pudding

From KattleKate

.

1 large package of vanilla pudding (NOT instant)

3 3/4 cups milk

3/4 cup white Minute Rice

1 tablespoon vanilla

Cinnamon (opt)

Combine all ingredients except vanilla and cinnamon in a large microwave-safe

bowl. Let stand 5 minutes. Cook at high until mixture comes to a full boil

(10-13 minutes). BE SURE TO STIR AFTER EVERY 2 MINUTES. Remove from

microwave. Add vanilla (and cinnamon, if desired). Mix well. Cool 20 minutes.

Stir. Spoon into individual serving dishes.

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EASY MINI QUICHE

From: HOST GFS DdH2

Easy Mini Quiche

by: Judith Nees at AlRec

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 30 Minutes

Makes: 12 servings

"Easy to make mini quiche that are baked in a muffin tin."

Ingredients

12 slices bread

1 onion, grated

1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese

1 cup milk

4 eggs

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 pinch black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease 12 muffin

tins.

2. Trim or cut bread into circles. Place circles in bottom of muffin tins.

Distribute the onion and shredded cheese evenly between the muffin tins.

3. In a medium bowl, combine milk, eggs, mustard and pepper. Divide between

the muffin tins.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into

the center of a quiche comes out clean.

Nutrition at a glance

Servings Per Recipe: 12 amount

per serving

Calories 124

Protein 6.3g

Total Fat 4.3g

Sodium 199mg

** Cholesterol 77mg

Carbohydrates 14.7g

Fiber 0.7g

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Easy one-dish meals

From: Hjzhughes

When we are short on time I have a couple of one-dish meals I use, this one

is my husband's favorite.

3 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless

1 - 1 1/2 c. rice uncooked

2 cans cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup (what ever I have)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

1. In a 9x13 glass baking dish put the chicken breasts.

2. Add rice and soups add milk or water according to the directions on the

soup can.

3. Cook at 350 degrees until chicken and rice is done.

I hope this helps!

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Easy one-dish meals

From: CKinduell

Here is one of my favorites. It only has 4 ingredients and you can get it on

the table in less than 15 minutes.

1/2 head Savoy Cabbage - shredded coarsely

1-inch piece of Ginger root, peeled andcoarsely chopped or sliced

1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

1 Can Red or pink salmon

Heat oil in skillet and saute ginger for about 1 minute. Add cabbage and

toss until it glissens with the oil. Drain and chunk the salmon. Add to the

skillet and toss. When all the ingredients are hot and the cabbage has

wilted somewhat, serve and enjoy. If you have it, a light drizzel with

sesame oil right before serving adds a nutty flavor.

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Easy one-dish meals

From: PebblesKl2

Really easy and quick!!!

Make Kraft Deluxe Mac and Cheese, add a can of peas and heat up a polish

sausage in the microwave, cut in pieces and add to mac and cheese. Very easy

and kids love it!!!!

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Easy one-dish meals

From: JANDLWW

I don't know how your tastes run but a friend of mine told me she makes this

fast and it is very low fat and good.

Take a couple of frozen, skinless, boneless chicken breasts, rinse under

water and then cut them in good bite size pieces. Throw them in a hot

skillet (iron is best) and brown them in a tablespoon or two of vegetable

oil. After they are just browned, add a potato for each breast that you use,

also cut up into large bite size pieces. Add barbeque sauce and simmer until

all is tender. All bbq sauces are different, so if yours is thick, you add

water. You need to watch it and turn the mixture frequently because the

sugar in the bbq sause will burn. Cover it until almost to the last minute

I know bbq sauce and potatoes might sound strange but it is good.

I hope you also know that a baked potato smothered in chile is a great little

supper.

Jane

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Easy one-dish meals

From: SallySloan

5 CAN CASSEROLE

Open the following 5 cans and mix in an oven-proof bowl

1 6 oz can chicken or tuna

1 can cream of anything soup (I use mushroom)

1 can chicken rice soup

1 small can evaporated milk ( it's about 5 oz I think)

1 medium can Chinese hard noodles (it's the can about the size of a raisen

can)

bake uncovered at 350 til hot. about 50 min

This has gotten me thru a lot of potlucks and is tasty with almost no work.

Both kids and fussy adults tend to like it.

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Easy Oven Chicken

From: HOST GFS Hope

Easy Oven Chicken

1 (3-lb) broiler-fryer, cut in pieces (or I used the boneless breasts)

1/4 cup flour

1 (2 oz) can sliced mushrooms

1 (5.33) can evaporated milk

1 (10 3/4 oz) can cream of mushroom soup

1 cup grated American cheese

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

Dash of paprika

Coat chick with flour. Arrange in a 9x13-inch well-greased pan. Bake

uncovered for 30 minutes at 425º. Turn chicken and bake 15-20 minutes

longer. Remove from oven, reduce heat to 325º. Pour off fat. Pour off fat.

Combine mushroom (including liquid), milk, soup, cheese, salt and pepper.

Pour over chicken. Sprinkle with paprika. Cover with foil and bake 20

minutes longer.

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EASY PEACH COBBLER

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EASY PEACH COBBLER

Submitted by: USSGERI

Here is any easy dessert recipe.

Peach Cobbler!!!!

2 cans 29 oz sliced peaches

1 mix of Duncan Hines Golden Butter cake mix

ground cinnamon

1 stick of real butter

Begin by pouring both cans of peaches & peach juice in bottom of

glass pan (must be glass) cut the slice peaches in half & sprinkle cinnamon

on top.

Now cover the peaches & cinn. w/the cake mix (make sure there are no dry

lumps in the mix.

Then on top of the cake mix cut up the stick of butter (into thin squares) &

cover the top.

Sprinkle with cinnamon & bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 1 hour in a gas

oven & 40-45 minutes in an electric stove.

That's it.

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EASY PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

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Easy Pineapple Upside Down Cake

from Annie

1 1/4 c. sifted flour

1 3/4 tsp. baking powder

3/4 tsp. salt

3/4 c. sugar

1/3 c. shortening

1 egg

1/2 c. milk

1 tsp. vanilla

Sift together first 4 ingredients and add last 4 ingredients to

sifted mixture.

Beat 3 minutes at low to medium speed.

Cover greased 9-inch round cake pan with 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

and 2 tablespoons melted butter.

Arrange small can of crushed pineapple and maraschino cherries in sugar.

Pour batter over fruit and bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

Serves 8.

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EASY PIZZA

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Easy Pizza

Submitted by: Betty Crocker(r)

Andrea Nemechek's family races home for this delicious pizza. It's a recipe

from the Betty Crocker Racing Family collection.

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Ready In: 30 min

Makes 8 servings

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups Original Bisquick(r)

1/3 cup very hot water

1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce

1 package (3 1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni

1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

1/2 cup chopped bell pepper

1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 450ºF. Grease 12-inch pizza pan. Stir together Bisquick and

very hot water; beat 20 strokes until soft dough forms.

2. Press dough in pizza pan. Spread pizza sauce over dough. Top with

remaining ingredients.

3. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until crust is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.

4. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No changes.

Nutrition Information

1 Serving:

Calories 235 (Calories from Fat 115);

Fat 13g (Saturated 5g);

Cholesterol 20mg;

Sodium 820mg;

Potassium 200mg;

Carbohydrate 21g (Dietary Fiber 1g);

Protein 10g

Diet Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 High-Fat Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat

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EASY POT ROAST

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EASY POT ROAST

Submitted by: USSGERI

I love this Pot Roast recipe because it is easy to make in a roasting bag

which you can purchase at your local grocery store.

If you cannot or do not want to use a roasting bag you can use a standard

roasting pan. If using the roasting pan, make sure to first brown the meat

in a heavy pan before transferring to the roasting pan.

Enjoy!

PS: I like to add a dash or two of hot sauce to the liquid mixture. You can

also use beer instead on water in this recipe. Use your favorite brand.

-------------* Recipe Tip *-------------------

The secret to a tender pot roast is to never to let the liquid boil. Boiling

will toughen the meat.

Preparation Time: under 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 1 1/2 hours

Serves: 8 female bytes or 6 male bytes

INGREDIENTS

3-4 lb Roast (boneless chuck or rump roast)

2 C Water

1 env Dry Onion and Mushroom soup mix

1 T Worcestershire sauce

3 Potatoes, peeled and chopped

2 Stalks celery, chopped

2 Carrots, chopped

1 Onion or handful of boiling onions

1 sprig Fresh Thyme

Preheat oven to 350F.

Score roast on top and sides, and place in a medium sized oven bag. Combine

water, soup mix, and Worcestershire sauce; pour over roast.

Arrange vegetables around meat and add sprig of thyme.

Place oven bag on a roasting pan.

Place roast in oven, and reduce heat to 300F (150C).

Bake for 1 1/2 hours for medium well done, or adjust time for desired

doneness.

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EASY POTATO BAKE

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EASY POTATO BAKE

Submitted by: USSGERI

Easy Potato Bake

Ingredients:

1 pkg. frozen Southern-style hash brown potatoes

2 cups sour cream

2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

1 can condensed cream of chicken soup

1 cup chopped green onion

1 cup corn flake crumbs

2 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Directions:

Mix potatoes, sour cream, cheese, soup and onions in large bowl. Spoon into

greased 13x9-inch baking dish. Toss crumbs and butter; sprinkle over potato

mixture. Bake at 375°F for 1 hour.

Serves: 12

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Easy Potato Soup

From: GaylJen00

Here is a Potato Soup recipe that uses ingredients that I usually have on

hand. Tastes good, too!

POTATO SOUP

1 medium onion, chopped

2 T.butter

10 potatoes, peeled and diced

1 sm. carrot grated (optional)

2/3 C.milk

1 1/2 T flour

4-6 slices American or Velveeta Cheese

1 tsp. parsley or celery flakes

6 C. water

2 slices bacon cooked and crumbled

Salt and pepper to taste

In large pot, saute onion in butter until clear. Add the 6 cups of water and

the diced potatoes. Add salt and pepper, celery or parley flakes and chopped

or grated carrot. Cook until potatoes are done and start to fall apart. Use

an electric mixer or potato masher to break up any large pieces, leaving some

potato pieces intact. Shake flour and milk together in jar or other

container and add to soup mixture. Break up cheese and bacon and add to

soup. Add more salt and pepper if needed.

Made this recipe up. Of course you can add your own variations. Any

suggestions?

You can e-mail me at: GaylJen00@aol.com (the two 0s in my address

are numeric)

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EASY RED BEANS AMD RICE

From: HOST GFS DdH2

EASY RED BEANS AMD RICE

from Paula

at Al Rec

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ready In: 40 Minutes

Makes: 4 servings

"This is an easy and delicious take on a Louisiana classic that you can

prepare and cook in 40 minutes! I use turkey kielbasa to cut down on the

fat, but not the flavor."

Ingredients

2 cups water

1 cup uncooked rice

1 (16 ounce) package turkey kielbasa, cut diagonally into 1/4 inch slices

1 onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 clove chopped garlic

2 (15 ounce) cans canned kidney beans, drained

1 (16 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped

1/2 teaspoon oregano

salt to taste

1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add rice and stir. Reduce heat,

cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

2. In a large skillet over low heat, cook sausage for 5 minutes. Stir in

onion, green pepper and garlic; saute until tender. Pour in beans and

tomatoes with juice. Season with oregano, salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered

for 20 minutes. Serve over rice.

Nutrition at a glance

Servings Per Recipe: 8 amount

per serving

Calories 281

Protein 16.8g

Total Fat 5.1g

Sodium 938mg

Cholesterol 37mg

Carbohydrates 42.1g

Fiber 8.1g

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Easy Rolls

From: DarlaJoV

Easy Rolls

1 cup self-rising flour

1/2 cup milk

1 teaspoon sugar

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together flour and milk. Add sugar and

mayonnaise. Pour into slightly greased muffin tins and bake for 12 to 15

minutes.

Yield: 6 rolls

Darla Jo

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EASY CHERRY CRISP

From: HOST GFS DdH2

Easy Cherry Crisp

from Annie

1 (24 oz.) can cherry pie filling

1/2 of an 18 1/2 oz. pkg. yellow cake mix

1 c. margarine, cut into 1/8 inch pats

1/2 c. walnuts, finely chopped

2 tbsp. packed brown sugar

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

Ice cream

Arrange cherry pie filling in an 8 inch square glass baking dish.

Sprinkle evenly with cake mix and dot with margarine.

Stir together walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon.

Sprinkle over filling and cake mix.

Cook on high for 10 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn every 3

minutes.

Serves 8.

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EASY PUDDING MILKSHAKE

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EASY PUDDING MILKSHAKE

Submitted by: USSGERI

from Annie

1 c. milk

2 tbsp. Jell-O pudding, any flavor

1 scoop (1/2) ice cream, any flavor, softened

Pour milk into shaker. Add pudding mix and ice cream. Put lid on

shaker. Shake hard for 1 minute. Open shaker. Pour into glass and

drink.

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FAST AND EASY SUMMER SIDE DISH

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FAST AND EASY SUMMER SIDE DISH

This is DELICIOUS! Enjoy!

3 cans green beans, drained

1/2 package bacon, cut into 1" strips

1 cup brown sugar

1 cup butter, melted

1 tablespoon garlic salt

1 tablespoon soy sauce

Empty green beans into casserole dish.

Spread bacon pieces over the top.

Mix remaining ingredients together in a separate dish.

Pour over the top of the green beans.

Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until bacon is done.

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GREAT PINTO BEAN RECIPE ( EASY TOO )

From: CvgDIXIE

LIKE SOUP!!!!! 4 cans pinto beans (2 with jalapenos 2 without ) (

don't drain ) . 1 onion (

chopped )

. 1 clove garlic

. 1

Tbs. cilantro

. 1 slice of ham

. 1 small bottle of beer

. Put all ingredients in a sauce pan and cook for at least 30 min. This

will be like soup. Put GRATED MONTERY JACK

CHEESE ,( a good hand ful, about 1/4 cup I guess) in the bottom of an

individual serving bowl, and pour soupy beans over the cheese add salt to

taste, this is so good with cornbread hope you try it and hope you like it

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Light & Easy Chicken Parmesan

From: HOST GFS DdH2

LIGHT AND EASY CHICKEN PARMESAN

Submitted by:USSGERI

Makes 4 servings

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 7 Minutes

Ready in: 17 Minutes

Ingredients

4 Tyson(r) Thin & Fancy Chicken Breast Fillets

1/4 cup fat free sour cream

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4 teaspoon onion salt (optional)

Directions

1 PREP: Heat broiler. CLEAN: Wash hands. Spray foil-lined baking sheet with

nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken on baking sheet. CLEAN: Wash hands. In

small bowl, blend remaining ingredients.

2 COOK: Broil chicken 5 minutes 4 to 6 inches from heat. Turn chicken over

and spread evenly with sour cream mixture. Broil about 2 minutes more or

until topping is puffed and lightly browned and internal juices of chicken

run clear. (Or insert instant-read meat thermometer in thickest part of

chicken. Temperature should read 170 degrees F.)

3 SERVE: Serve with green beans, sliced French bread and lemon tart, if

desired.

4 CHILL: Refrigerate leftovers immediately.

Makes 4 servings

Nutrition at a glance

Servings Per Recipe: 4 amount

per serving

Calories 158

Protein 25g

Total Fat 5g

Sodium 413mg

Cholesterol 56mg

Carbohydrates 3g

Fiber -

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MARIE'S SHRIMP SCAMPI & EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI

From: HOST GFS DdH2

MARIE'S SHRIMP SCAMPI

from my Italian friend Marie

approx. 1 lb. extra large shrimp (small shrimp don't really cut it)

2 tbls. butter

2 tbls. olive oil (must be olive)

2 gloves of garlic, either crushed or chopped

1/4 cup dry white wine

handful of chopped parsley-2 to 3 tbls.

4 tlbs. of lemon

pinch of red pepper seeds (optional) only if you like a zip of hot

Shell & devein shrimp, pat dry very well (this is important) must be dry.

Add butter & olive oil to frying pan, when it becomes hot, put in shrimp &

cook for one minute on one side, turn them over to cook 2 min. on other side,

this is when you throw in the crushed or sliced garlic, (add red pepper

seeds now if you are using them)

After 2 min. remove shrimp from frying pan, then add white wine & lemon juice

to frying pan & boil for approx. 45 seconds & while boiling, scrape any brown

bits from bottom of frying pan, shut off heat, return shrimp to frying pan &

add the chopped parsley.

When I make this, I generally make rice & serve it over the rice, delish.

Recipe can be doubled, but you have to use two frying pans, as you do not

want to overcrowd all the shrimp.

You can add more lemon at this point, or during recipe if you really like

things more lemony, same with garlic, but I find the two cloves are about

right, but some people like tons of garlic, I don't, it overpowers any dish.

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EASY SHRIMP SCAMPI

Fresh, uncooked shrimp

Fresh garlic or garlic powder

Butter or margarine

Remove shells and tails from shrimp. Cut through the back of shrimp to

butterfly and remove veins. Sauté shrimp in butter and minced garlic or

garlic powder until cooked. Add parsley for a bit of color.

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Paloe - Easy, cheap, nutritious and delicious!

From: FGinter

1 cup raw rice 2 cups water and a little salt

1/4 lb. bacon

1 large onion

1 lb. Can Tomatoes

1 lb. Can Kidney Beans (red or pink)

Fry Bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towel to drain. Slice up onion and

fry until soft in bacon fat. Add can of tomatoes, cover, and let that

mixture simmer.

Put rice in pan with two cups of water and a little salt and let cook.

Add can of kidney beans to the frying pan with the other ingredients

including all the sauce.

When Rice is finished you will add the SAUCE to the RICE. Not the other way

around as sometimes things have more sauce or wetness and the rice will be

too soupy. Crumble up the bacon and mix it into the whole thing. You can

add the bacon before or during cooking, but it will lose its 'crispness'.

Serves 4.

We like to add some ketchup right before eating, not too much!!

Bread and butter and a cup of tea or coffee or glass of milk.

A light dessert like jello to top off supper. YUM!!

NOTE: You can make this with more bacon if you wish. Also, if you want to

make it less fat, pour off half of the bacon fat before adding onions. BE

SURE to use bacon fat or you will lose a lot of flavor. Reheats well the

next day, but may be a little dry. If you have extra sauce, save it IN A

DIFFERENT DISH. Then when you reheat, add the sauce before serving. Bon

Appetit!

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QUICK AND EASY BARBECUE SAUCE

From: HOST GFS DdH2

Quick and Easy Barbecue Sauce for Ribs and Pork Chops

from Annie

1 (14 oz.) bottle ketchup

1 c. brown sugar

1 tbsp. liquid smoke

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp. garlic salt

1/2 tbsp. salt

1 tsp. pepper

5 dashes soy sauce

Mix above ingredients together. Good on pork chops on grill.

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RICH, EASY NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

From: Mega iris

THIS IS A RECIPE A LADY IN MICHIGAN GAVE ME OVER 20 YEARS AGO. MY FAMILY

LOVES IT. IT'S AS GOOD AS ANY YOU'LL FIND IN A RESTRAUNT.

CLAM CHOWDER

3 CANS CREAM OF POTATO SOUP (CAMPBELLS)

3 CANS NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER "

2 CANS MINCED CLAMS, JUICE RESERVED

1 QUART HALF AND HALF

1 MEDIUM ONION CHOPPED

1 CARROT, PEELED AND CHOPPED

1 STICK BUTTER OR MARGARINE

PEPPER TO TASTE

DRAIN CLAMS & RESERVE JUICE. SAUTE ONIONS IN THE BUTTER UNTIL SOFT, ADD

CLAMS AND SAUTE UNTIL THEY ARE JUST TENDER.

IN A LARGE SLOW COOKER OR CROCK POT, MIX ALL THE SOUPS AND THE HALF AND HALF

UNTIL COMBINED. ADD THE ONIONS, CLAMS, RESERVED CLAM JUICE AND THE CHOPPED

CARROT. PEPPER TO TASTE (GO LIGHT THE FIRST TIME YOU MAKE IT). YOU CAN

START THIS IN THE MORNING ON LOW BEFORE YOU GO TO WORK AND LET IT COOK ALL

DAY OR COOK ON HIGH UNTIL IT REACHES DESIRED

THICKNESS (USUALLY ABOUT TWO HOURS) BUT YOU HAVE TO STIR IT OCCACIONALLY.

YOU CAN ALSO COOK ON THE STOVE BUT YOU HAVE TO STIR FREQUENTLY AND ONLY SET

ON MED. LOW TO MED. TAKES ABOUT 1 - 1 1/2 HRS.

Jansen, Jansing, Merritt

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SUPER EASY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

From: DOchoa7228

YOU WON'T BELIEVE THESE INGREDIENTS BUT TRY IT . YUMMY!!!

1 CUP SUGAR

1CUP PEANUTBUTTER

1 EGG

MIX 3 INGREDIENTS ROLL INTO BALLS AND FLATTEN W/FORK

COOK ON 400'F FOR 8-10 MIN SO GOOD SO EASY

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wanted easy fruit cake

From: GFA Terry

EASY FRUIT CAKE

Ingredients :

1 boxed cake mix (yellow or white),

any brand

1/2 c. brown sugar, packed

1 can fruit cocktail

Eggs and oil per box directions

Omit water

TOPPING:--1/4 c. granulated sugar

1/2 stick margarine

1/2 c. milk

Preparation :

Prepare cake mix per box direction. Substitute fruit cocktail,

juice and fruit for water. Mix well. Batter will be thick. Grease

a 9 x 13 inch pan. Pour mix into pan then sprinkle brown sugar on

top of batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. Remove

from oven and cool. Pierce entire top of cake with meat fork and

pour on topping. Bring to boil, then pour over cooled and pierced

cake. Serve warm or cool.

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WANTED EASY FUDGE RECIPES

From: DMernLipe

one standard can of "Condensed milk" (not evaporated)

1 1/2 bags (about 18 oz.) of semi sweet chocolate chips

1 teaspoon vanilla

nuts (optional)

Put first 2 ingredients in a medium saucepan and heat on low until chips are

melted. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients. Pour and spread

into a greased 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 square pan (I line mine with either wax paper

or alumnimum foil). Cool. Remove from pan and cut into squares with a heated

or greased knife.

Enjoy.

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WANTED EASY FUDGE RECIPES

From: PHT1975

FOOLPROOF FUDGE

2 C. Milk Chocolate Chips

1 C. Semisweet Chocolate Chips

1 14oz. can sweetened condensed Milk

1 tsp. Vanilla Extract

pinch of Salt (opt.)

1 C. chopped Walnuts

LINE an 8 inch square baking pan with waxed paper or aluminum foil.

In a heavy 2-qt. saucepan, COMBINE chocolate chips, condensed milk and salt.

COOK over low heat until chips melt, stirring very frequently to prevent

burning.

REMOVE from heat.

STIR in nuts, vanilla.

SPREAD mixture evenly into lined pan.

REFRIGERATE two hour or until firm.

CUT into squares.

ENJOY!

* When I add the nuts, I also add 2 Tbs. Southern Comfort. Makes fudge

creamier and more enjoyable. Also, kids can eat it without side effects from

alcohol. - There's not that much in it.

Enjoy!

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