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The issue today contains some great recipes. After all...that’s why you’re here, right? Well...some of you also enjoy the humor and other interesting things offered in each issue. You will be very pleased. My thanks go to all who helped in getting this issue together. All of our humor today comes from Vicki (Sarasota, FL) and is entitled: Something to Offend Everyone. There is a lot there so I hope you will go be offended, lol. BTW...you won’t find much of the really bad stuff so it’s really funny.
I urge you to look at the recipe offering in today’s Publisher's Choice section. If you have been looking for a recipe for special occasion at-home entertaining (or that special Valentine’s Day meal!) this is the one. It looks divine but does not take a gourmet cook to prepare. I am certainly not one and it has turned out beautifully (and deliciously) for me. There is a photo in the web version of this issue that will tempt you to try it yourself.
I have a surprise! It is just for you. Please enjoy my Valentine (To see web version of newsletter click here.)
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MOMENTS IN LIFE
Shared by Shirley I., Bellingham, WA
There are moments in life when you miss someone
When the door of happiness closes, another opens;
Don't go for looks; they can deceive.
Dream what you want to dream;
May you have enough happiness to make you sweet,
The happiest of people don't necessarily
The brightest future will always
When you were born, you were crying
Please send this message to those people
If you don't send it, don't worry,
Don't count the years - count the memories...........
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take;
FUND THE CURE!!!
Subject: Breast Cancer Stamp Booklet
We need those of you who are great at forwarding on information with your e-mail network. Please read and pass this on. It would be wonderful if 2004 were the year a cure for breast cancer was found!!!! This is one email you should be glad to pass on. The notion that we could raise $35 million by buying a book of stamps is powerful! As you may be aware, the US Postal Service recently released its new "Fund the Cure" stamp to help fund breast cancer research. The stamp was designed by Ethel Kessler of Bethesda, Maryland. It is important that we take a stand against this disease that affects so many of our Mothers, Sisters and Friends. Instead of the normal 37 cents for a stamp, this one costs 40 cents. The additional 3 cents will go to breast cancer research. A "normal" book costs $7.40. This one is only $8.00. It takes a few minutes in line at the Post Office and means so much. If all stamps are sold, it will raise an additional $35,000,000 for this vital research. Just as important as the money is our support. What a statement it would make if the stamp outsold the lottery this week. What a statement it would make that we care.
I urge you to do two things TODAY:
1. Go out and purchase some of these stamps.
Many of us know women and their families whose lives are turned upside-down by breast cancer. It takes so little to do so much in this drive. We can all afford the $0.60. Please help & pass it on.
Please cut and paste this into an email and forward to all of your contacts.
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St. Patrick's Day Recipes
Saint Patrick's Day is March 17th. This is a perfect way to plan at least one meal in honor of the patron saint of Ireland. You may choose a traditional dish such as an Irish Soda Bread recipe; the numerous potato dishes that are reminiscent of Ireland's earthy, humble history; perhaps a simple addition to a favorite recipe that makes it more "Irish"...please share your favorite Irish recipes. We aim to have a memorable theme issue dedicated to the Irish in all of us. Now, here is the NEW set of rules:
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These today are all shared by Vicki, Sarasota, FL...
SOMETHING TO OFFEND EVERYONE - PART I
What do you call two Mexicans playing basketball?
What is a Yankee?
What is the difference between a Harley and a Hoover?
Why is divorce so expensive?
What do you see when the Pillsbury Dough Boy bends over?
Why is air a lot like sex?
Why is Chelsea Clinton so homely?
What do you call a smart blonde?
What do attorneys use for birth control?
What's the difference between a girlfriend and wife?
A brunette, a blonde, and a redhead are all in third grade.
Why don't bunnies make noise when they have sex?
What's the difference between a porcupine and BMW?
What did the blonde say when she found out she was pregnant?
What's the difference between Beer Nuts and Deer Nuts?
Why does Mike Tyson cry during sex?
Why do men find it difficult to make eye contact?
Did you hear about the dyslexic Rabbi?
Why do drivers' education classes in Redneck schools use the car only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays?
What's the Cuban National Anthem?
Where does an Irish family go on vacation?
What would you call it when an Italian has one arm shorter than the other?
What does it mean when the flag at the Post Office is flying at half-mast?
What's the difference between a southern zoo and a northern zoo?
How do you get a sweet little 80-year-old lady to say the F... word?
What's the difference between a northern fairytale and a southern fairytale?
Why is there no Disneyland in China?
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SALMON SCRAMBLE
~Submitted by Joyce, IL
1 (16 ounce) can pink salmon
Drain and de-bone salmon. Put salmon in a heavy skillet with melted
margarine. Sprinkle flour and salt over salmon and stir well.
Beat eggs and milk together; pour over salmon. Cook over low heat,
stirring lightly, until eggs are set.
Serve over grits or toast.
BLUE BROCCOLI POTATOES AU GRATIN
~Submitted by Bev, FL
7 medium russet potatoes, parboiled, peeled, and sliced thin
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Arrange half of the potato slices in
the bottom of a shallow buttered 2-1/2-quart casserole dish. Melt
butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Add garlic and shallots;
saute 1 minute. Add flour; stir, and cook 3 minutes more. Add milk and
buttermilk all at once. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce
thickens and bubbles. Remove from heat; stir in pepper, mayonnaise,
mustard, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, and 1 ounce blue cheese.
Layer mushrooms over the potatoes; top with half the sauce. Sprinkle
cheese over the sauce. Layer remaining potatoes over cheese; spoon
remaining sauce over. Sprinkle with remaining blue cheese. Bake 45
minutes. Sprinkle potato chips over top; bake 10 minutes longer.
Blanch broccoli. Arrange broccoli around outer edge of casserole;
garnish with pimiento. Bake 5 minutes longer.
STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE SHORTCAKE
~Submitted by Jean, Syracuse, NY
I like to make this luscious layered dessert for Valentine's Day. It's simple to prepare but so elegant and impressive.
3-1/2 cups biscuit/baking mix
In a bowl, combine biscuit mix, 2/3 cup sugar and cocoa. Stir in milk and butter; mix well. Drop by 1/3 cupfuls at least 2 in. apart onto a greased baking sheet. Beat egg white until foamy; brush over shortcakes. Sprinkle with remaining sugar. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Set aside 10 whole strawberries; slice remaining strawberries. In a mixing bowl, beat cream and confectioners' sugar until soft peaks form. Just before serving, split shortcakes horizontally. Spoon half of the whipped cream and all of the sliced berries between cake layers. Spoon remaining whipped cream on top. Drizzle with chocolate syrup; top with a whole berry.
Yield: 10 servings.
BREAKFAST BRUNCH
~Submitted by Linda, CA
12 slices of bread
Remove crusts from bread and butter one side. Place them butter side down on buttered 9 by 13 pan. Cover with meat. Add the cheese then place the other 6 slices of bread butter side up over the cheese. Beat eggs with the milk and pour over the bread. Refrigerate 12 hours. Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour at 350.
BROWN SUGAR ICE CREAM
~Submitted by Ann, FL
4 whole eggs
Beat eggs and add sugars and cornstarch. Add scalded milk and cook, stirring constantly, until it coats the spoon heavily. Let cool then add the rest of the milk and cream. This fills a 1 gallon freezer.
SWORDFISH PICCATA
~Submitted by Larry, Ontario, Canada
½ teaspoon black pepper
Pepper swordfish cutlets and place on a broiling pan. Broil fish for 1 ½ minutes on each side or until flesh turns opaque. Remove swordfish from broiling pan and place on heated serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley, lemon juice and capers. Garnish with lemon rounds.
Makes 4 servings.
DUMP IT AND RUN CHICKEN
~Submitted by Jean, Syracuse, NY
Also, to reduce fat, use reduced fat cream of mushroom soup.
INGREDIENTS:
INSTRUCTIONS:
Cover and cook on high for 2 hours and then on low for 3 hours. Or cook on low for about 8 hours.
Serve over rice.
MINI BEEF WELLINGTONS
Gone are the overly rich pate and puffed pastry, replaced by paper-thin sheets of phyllo and a seasoned mushroom filling. This updated classic, special enough for the most elegant at-home entertaining, can be prepared and served in under an hour!
4 small beef tenderloin steaks, cut 1 inch thick (3 to 4 ounces each)
2 teaspoons olive oil
1. Heat oven to 425º. In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium high heat until hot. Add mushrooms; cook and stir until tender. Add wine; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until liquid is evaporated. Stir in green onions, thyme, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Remove from skillet; cool thoroughly.
2. Heat same skillet over medium high heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 3 minutes, turning once. (Steaks will be partially cooked. Do not overcook.) Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
3. On flat surface, layer phyllo dough, spraying each sheet thoroughly with cooking spray. Cut stacked layers lengthwise in half and then crosswise to make 4 equal portions. Place about 2 tablespoons mushroom mixture in center of each portion; spread mixture to diameter of each steak. Place steaks on mushroom mixture. Bring together all 4 corners of phyllo dough; twist tightly to close. Lightly spray each with cooking spray; place on greased baking sheet (see note).
4. Immediately bake in 425º oven 9 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Note: I used my trusty Calphalon baking sheet lined in parchment paper with perfect results and NO sticking or mess when I prepared 6 of these (adapted recipe) for a birthday dinner.
I own this set and it is wonderful. The set includes 12-cup muffin pan, 8-inch square cake pan, 9-by-13-inch brownie pan; Also includes 14-by-17-1/2-inch baking sheet, and medium loaf pan. Nonstick surface for no-fat/low-fat cooking. Heavy-gauge carbon steel construction; safe up to 450 degrees. Dishwasher-safe; 10-year warranty.
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