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Good morning to all and welcome to another issue of A to Z Recipes daily newsletter. I hope you had a good weekend. Ours was very relaxed...easy to do around here when Mom is off.
I have a surprise! It is just for you. Please enjoy my Valentine I would like to thank everyone who helped make today's issue possible. An extra hug goes to Larry (Ontario, Canada) for the humor in today's Crazy Corner.
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Dusting
"A house becomes a home when you can write "I love you" on the furniture."
I can't tell you how many countless hours that I have spent CLEANING! I used to spend at least 8 hours every weekend making sure things were just perfect - "in case someone came over". Then I realized one day that no one came over; they were all out living life and having fun!
Now, when people visit, I find no need to explain the "condition" of my home. They are more interested in hearing about the things I've been doing while I was away living life and having fun. If you haven't figured this out yet, please heed this advice.
Life is short. Enjoy it!
Dust if you must, but wouldn't it be better,
Dust if you must, but there's not much time,
Dust if you must, but the world's out there
Dust if you must, but bear in mind,
~Author unknown
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COOKING WITH WHOLE WHEAT
Shared by Treva in the beautiful mountains of NC
What's so good about cooking and baking with whole wheat? Well, for one thing whole grain foods are high in fiber. In comparison to refined grains, whole grains also have more nutrients, such as vitamin E, vitamin B6, the B vitamin pantothenic acid, magnesium, manganese, zinc, potassium, chromium, copper and protein.
What's the difference between whole and refined grains? Whole grain maintains bran, germ and the starchy endosperm while refined grain only maintains the endosperm. Because the majority of the nutrients found in grains is located in the bran and germ, refined grains lose these natural nutrients during refinement. Although some nutrients are commercially re-added, there are many who feel that maintaining the natural nutrients from the start with whole grains is the better of the two.
3 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
Add yeast and honey to warm water in a medium-size bowl and let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes. Combine the flours and salt in a large mixing bowl. Pour yeast mixture into center and stir until dough can be gathered into a ball. Knead dough on a floured board until smooth. Place dough in a large, lightly oiled bowl. Cover with a damp towel and place in a dry, draft-free place for 1-2 hours or until dough has doubled in size. Punch down dough; place on lightly floured board. Divide dough into 12 equal pieces. Shape into circles and place on nonstick cookie sheets. Allow to rest, covered with damp towel for 30 minutes. On lightly floured board, roll out each piece of dough to a circle, about 5 inches in diameter. Place on cookie sheets and let stand about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F, and bake on middle rack for 5 minutes. Remove pitas from cookie sheets and let cool on rack. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
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St. Patrick's Day Recipes
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Quickies
Shared by Larry Holmes, Ontario, Canada
Next to a beautiful girl, sleep in the most wonderful thing in the world!
(Lee Daniel Quinn)
I know a woman that, once she starts a check book can never put it down
until she's finished it. (E4Fun)
The drinker announced to the bartender, "It seems I've been informally
named advisor on 'Sexual Matters' at my company." "That sounds interesting.
Does this mean you'll be counseling the big bosses on relations with their
secretaries?" "I'm not sure yet," he answered. "During a staff meeting, I
popped up to suggest a reduction in executive expense accounts and it was
after that I was told that if they ever wanted my f****** advice, they'd
let me know."(Archives)
"Of course, when we were first married we were compatible. Sometimes as
often as three or four times a night." (Playboy)
A farmer's wife was at her lawyer's getting advice about a divorce. "He
makes excessive sexual demands on me, Mr. Jones," said the wife to the
lawyer. "How do you mean?" "Well, Mr. Jones, this morning I was looking at
the chickens when he crept up behind me and had me from behind!"
"Chickens? Mrs. Smith? I didn't know you kept chickens." "We don't, Mr.
Jones. This was in the supermarket."(Michael Rogers)
I know a guy who is a world-class photo artist who only shoots butts. I'm
proud to be the subject of his latest assterpiece. (Chris Lipe)
Two successful restaurateurs were discussing business when one suddenly
dropped his head and solemnly announced, "Did you know that my married
daughter is having an affair?" "Is that so," said the other. "Who's
catering it?" (Playboy)
Shared by Larry Holmes, Ontario, Canada
•We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully
by hand.
•No matter what your topcoat is made of, this miracle spray will
make it really repellent.
•For Sale. Three canaries of undermined sex.
•Great Dames for sale.
•Have several very old dresses from grandmother in beautiful
condition.
•Tired of cleaning yourself? Let me do it.
•20 dozen bottles of excellent Old Tawny Port, sold to pay for
charges, the owner having lost sight of, and bottled by us last
year.
•Dog for sale: eats anything and is fond of children.
•Vacation Special: have your home exterminated.
•If you think you've seen everything in Paris, visit the Pere Lachasis
Cemetery. It boasts such immortals as Moliere, Jean de la
Fontain, and Chopin.
•Mt. Kilimanjaro, the breathtaking backdrop for the Serena
Lodge. Swim in the lovely pool while you drink it all in.
•The hotel has bowling alleys, tennis courts, comfortable beds,
and other athletic facilities.
•Get rid of aunts: Zap does the job in 24 hours.
•Toaster: A gift that every member of the family appreciates.
Automatically burns toast.
•Sheer stockings. Designed for fancy dress, but so serviceable
that lots of women wear nothing else.
Shared by Larry Holmes, Ontario, Canada
The last fight was my fault.
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7 MINUTE ZUCCHINI
~Sent in by Bev, FL
4 med Zucchini peeled and grated coarsely
Let the grated zucchini stand to bleed out juice. Squeeze all liquid out of zucchini (I grate it into a sieve).
Heat mushrooms in a skillet removing any liquid that cooks out. Add butter, garlic and onions, cooking until onions are just done, not fried. Add zucchini and heat. Add sour cream and basil and warm.
Really delicious!
SALMON CHOWDER
~Sent in by Joyce, IL
2 (14-ounce) cans chicken or vegetable broth
Bring broth to a boil. Add vegetables and return to boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and add corn, evaporated milk and salmon. Simmer for 10 - 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Makes 6 servings.
GOURMET BUTTERMILK PANCAKE & WAFFLE MIX
~Sent in by Raquel, McDonough, GA
8 cups Flour
In an extra large bowl, using a strong wire whisk, blend flour, buckwheat, corn, whole wheat flour, cornmeal, ground oatmeal, baking powder, baking soda, vanilla powder, sugar, salt and malt. Place mix into four 1 quart jars (you may need to tap the bottoms to get it all to fit) and store in a cool, dry place for up to one year. Note: Whole wheat flour can go rancid if it gets too warm, so it may be a good idea to refrigerate this mix if you do not have a very cool cellar to store it in.
To make pancakes or waffles:
1 cup Gourmet Pancake & Waffle Mix
In a medium bowl, stir pancake mix with water, egg and vegetable oil. Add more water, if necessary, to make a medium thickness batter. If using as waffle batter, double recipe and follow manufacturer's directions. Make
pancakes in usual fashion.
**If not using dry vanilla or vanilla powder, add 1 tsp. vanilla with wet ingredients. To use as a gift, decorate jar and attach instructions written on a recipe card. Be sure to include instructions to refrigerate mix until it is used.
IN-A-MINUTE STEAKS
~Sent in by Pat in the High Sierras, CA
1/2 teaspoon instant minced onion
Soak onion in vinegar for a few minutes. Add oil and seasonings, mixing
well. Place meat in container; pour marinade over, coating well.
Cover; let stand an hour or so. Spoon marinade once or twice over the
steaks and keep cool. Grill over very hot coals about 2 minutes per
side. Last minute lay cheese slices atop each steak. Serve on hot
buns.
Serves 6.
SZECHUAN ORANGE CHICKEN
~Sent in by Larry, Ontario, Canada
4 chicken breast halves
Remove chicken from bone and cut meat into 1-inch squares. Cut green and red peppers into 1-inch squares. Using vegetable peeler, remove rind from orange (orange part only). Cut rind into thin julienne strips about 1 ½ inches long. Set aside. Squeeze orange and reserve ¼ cup juice.
In small bowl, combine reserve orange juice, soy sauce, sherry, chili paste, sugar and cornstarch; stir until smooth; set aside. (Dish can be prepared in advance to this point.)
In wok, heat oil over high heat; when hot, add chicken and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove chicken. If necessary, add more oil. Add orange rind, garlic and gingerroot; stir-fry for 10 seconds. Add peppers and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add soy sauce mixture and bring to boil. Return chicken to wok and stir until heated through.
Makes 4 main-course servings, 8 servings when part of multi-course Oriental menu.
CURRY MANGO CHICKEN
~Sent in by Jean, Syracuse, NY
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Heat oil and brown Chicken. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add curry paste, water and tomatoes. Cover and simmer 20 minutes stirring occasionally. Sir in mango chutney. Serve over rice or with Naan bread. Garnish with
cilantro.
Serves 4.
Calories 267; pro 31.5 g; fat 11.7 g; carb 6.1 g; fiber 1.2 g.
CHICKEN BREASTS WITH HERB BASTING SAUCE
~Sent in by Treva, NC
Chicken breasts basted with a medley of herbs. Can also be made with skinless, boneless meat.
4 bone-in chicken breast halves, with skin
1 Make basting sauce by combining olive oil, grated onion, garlic, salt and pepper, herbs, and chili sauce.
2 Turn chicken breasts in sauce to coat thoroughly. Place skin side up in a shallow baking dish. Cover.
3 Roast at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C), basting occasionally with pan drippings, for about 35 to 45 minutes. Remove to warm platter, spoon pan juices over, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Makes 3 servings.
Nutrition Info, Servings Per Recipe: 3--Amount Per Serving: Calories: 642, Total Fat: 41.4g, Cholesterol: 192mg, Sodium: 580mg, Total Carbohydrates: 1.5g, Dietary Fiber: 0.5g, Protein: 62.8g
A COMPLETE MEAL IN MINUTES!
The complete-meal menu here is made up of family favorites. You can have everything ready to serve in just 30 minutes.
Italian Grilled Cheese sandwiches get a tasty twist from melted mozzarella or provolone cheese and a crisp crumb coating. Sausage Bean Soup is a savory recipe. Pretty Cherry Parfaits are easy, lovely and scrumptious.
ITALIAN GRILLED CHEESE
4 slices Italian bread (1 inch thick)
Cut a 3-in. pocket in each slice of bread; place a slice of cheese in each pocket. In a bowl, beat eggs, milk, Italian seasoning and garlic salt; soak bread for 2 minutes on each side. Coat with bread crumbs. Cook on a greased hot griddle until golden brown on both sides. Yield: 4 servings.
SAUSAGE BEAN SOUP
3/4 pound bulk Italian sausage
In a large saucepan, cook sausage, onion and garlic until the sausage is browned; drain. Add beans, tomatoes, broth and basil. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese. Yield: 4-6 servings.
PRETTY CHERRY PARFAITS
1 can (21 ounces) cherry pie filling
Combine pie filling and extract; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine sour cream and milk. Stir in pudding mix; beat on low speed for 2 minutes. Spoon half into parfait glasses; top with half of the pie filling. Repeat layers. Garnish with whipped topping, almonds and mint if desired. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 4-6 servings.
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