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Good morning and welcome to A to Z Recipes on this fine Monday. We have some special folks amongst you...  Happy 49th Anniversary to Lillian and Bill in Florida! You know, I serve as an example to my children for a long and happy marriage. Oops! I forgot a word. Let me try again. You know, I serve as an bad example to my children for a long and happy marriage. Seriously, I have not been much of an example for them. But, folks like Lillian and Bill are. My kids adore them and admire how happy that couple is. I thank both of them not only for the fine example they have set for their kids (and mine!) but for being our friends. Today's issue is dedicated to them, and contains recipes and other items especially for them. I hope you all enjoy it. Please drop by the A to Z Discussion Forum and send Lillian and Bill your wishes. We'll be back here again on Wednesday when you'll have a wonderful issue, compliments of another one of my very best friends. Stay tuned! Help make us NUMBER ONE ! 
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Help make us NUMBER ONE ! How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861) How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of Being and ideal Grace. I love thee to the level of everyday's Most quiet need, by sun and candle-light. I love thee freely, as men strive for Right: I love thee purely, as they turn from Praise. I love thee with the passion put to use In my old griefs, and with my childhood's faith. I love thee with a love I seemed to lose With my lost saints,--I love thee with the breath, Smiles, tears, of all my life! --and if God choose, I shall but love thee better after death.
Help make us NUMBER ONE ! Wedding Anniversary Gift Guide This list of traditional and modern gifts for Wedding Anniversaries includes alternatives in parentheses, but keep in mind that these are just suggestions - the best idea is always to give a gift that's not just meaningful, but useful as well, so if you know they are in need of furniture in their second year of marriage, don't feel compelled to wait until their 17th anniversary to get them that lovely coffee table. Modern - Traditional 1st Clocks - Paper 2nd China - Cotton 3rd Crystal, Glass - Leather 4th Appliances - Linen (Silk) 5th Silverware / revisit Honeymoon location - Wood 6th Wood objects - Iron 7th Desk sets - Wool (Copper) 8th Linens, Lace - Bronze 9th Leather goods - Pottery (China) 10th Diamond / revisit Honeymoon location - Tin, Aluminum 11th Fashion jewelry - Steel 12th Pearls, Colored gems - Silk 13th Textiles, Furs - Lace 14th Gold jewelry - Ivory 15th Watches / revisit Honeymoon location - Crystal 16th Silver - holloware 17th Furniture 18th Porcelain 19th Bronze 20th Platinum / revisit Honeymoon location - China 21st Brass, Nickel 22nd Copper 23rd Silver plate 24th Musical instruments 25th Sterling silver / renewal of vows - Silver 26th Original pictures 27th Sculpture 28th Orchids 29th New furniture 30th Diamond / revisit Honeymoon location - Pearl 31st Timepieces 32nd Conveyances (e.g., automobiles) 33rd Amethyst 34th Opal 35th Jade / revisit Honeymoon location - Coral (Jade) 36th Bone china 37th Alabaster 38th Beryl, Tourmaline 39th Lace 40th Ruby / revisit Honeymoon location - Ruby 41st Land 42nd Improved real estate 43rd Travel 44th Groceries 45th Sapphire / revisit Honeymoon location - Sapphire 46th Original poetry tribute 47th Books 48th Optical goods (e.g., telescope, microscope) 49th Luxuries, any kind 50th Gold / renewal of vows - Gold 55th Emerald Emerald 60th Diamond Diamond 75th Diamond, Gold Diamonds, Gold 80th Diamond, Pearl 85th Diamond, Sapphire 90th Diamond, Emerald 95th Diamond, Ruby 100th 10-carat Diamond This list was compiled by the librarians at the Chicago Public Library's Information Center. Sources: Anderson, Charles. "The Exchange," RQ 25 (1985): 175. The World Almanac and Books of Facts. Mahwah, New Jersey: World Almanac Books, 1997. World Book Encyclopedia, 1997 ed., s.v. "wedding anniversary."
Help make us NUMBER ONE ! Sensational Salads Here's the scoop on the current theme: Whether it's a concoction of fresh salad greens and your tasty homemade dressing, or a sumptuous mixture of seafood, not much pleases more people than a tasty salad. I love seafood salads, as well as those delicious fruit or pasta salads. And who can resist a plate of crisp lettuce mixed with fresh vegetables and a garlicky vinnaigrette? What is your secret recipe for a meal-sized or side salad? Is your potato salad a hit at family gatherings? How about a Waldorf salad using crisp, fresh fruits? Send us those family keepers for Sensational Salad recipes for all to share here at A to Z Recipes. Make sure to view the rules section to ensure your submissions are acceptable. Please use this email link to submit a recipe for theme recipes: Sensational Salads A to Z Recipes continues with its popular Theme Issues. We will share theme recipes and post them on the first Sunday of each month. Send your recipes no later than the last Friday of each month to have them posted in the next monthly theme issue. You may send in your favorite theme recipes in ONE email. If the number of recipes submitted by readers exceeds those needed in the issue, the publisher will post as many from every submitter as possible and save the remaining recipes for the following Sundays of that month. The rules for recipe submissions for the monthly theme issues are the same as ALL recipes submitted for posting. The rules are: As a service to your fellow readers, please send only recipes that are in a form that others could easily copy and save for their own use. Recipes that would require a lot of editing or cleaning up (ALL caps or NO caps) or use non-standard measurements should not be submitted. Recipes without a name and location of sender may NOT be posted or posted without any credit given. There will be NO recipes posted that are from other recipe-zines. A to Z Recipes protects the privacy of its readers and does NOT publish email addresses. There will be no exceptions. See the A to Z Recipes Theme Issues collection here: A to Z Recipes Theme Issues The theme issue for Sensational Salads has a deadline of August 26, 2005, and will be posted on September 4, 2005. Please use this email link to submit a recipe for theme recipes: Sensational Salads As usual, only recipes are to be sent to: A to Z Recipes Inbox.
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Help make us NUMBER ONE !  50th Anniversary A man was celebrating his 80th birthday and his 50th wedding anniversary. A reported asked, "Sir, how do you account for looking so fit?" "Well," the old-timer told him, "when we got married, my wife and I made an agreement that any time we saw an argument coming on, I would grab my hat and walk three times around the block. You'd be surprised what 50 years of outdoor exercise will do for your health!" "That's Impossible!" An 80-year-old man is having his annual check-up. The doctor asks him how he's feeling. "I've never been better!" he replies. "I've got an 18-year-old bride who's pregnant and having my child! What do you think about that?" The doctor considers this for a moment, then says, "Well, let me tell you a story. I know a guy who's an avid hunter. He never misses a season. But one day he's in a bit of a hurry and he accidentally grabs his umbrella instead of his gun. "So, he's in the woods, and suddenly a grizzly bear appears in front of him! He raises up his umbrella, points it at the bear, and squeezes he handle. The bear drops dead in front of him." "That's impossible! Someone else must have shot that bear." "Exactly." Train A man and a woman who have never met before find themselves in the same sleeping carriage of a train. After the initial embarrassment, they both manage to get to sleep, the woman on the top bunk, the man on the lower. In the middle of the night the woman leans over and says, "I'm sorry to bother you, but I'm awfully cold and I was wondering if you could possibly pass me another blanket." The man leans out, with a glint in his eye, and says "I've got a better idea, let's pretend we're married." "Why not," giggles the woman. "Good," he replies. "Get your own damn blanket."
Looking for a particular recipe, ingredient or submitter? Search A to Z Recipes Site and Newsletters: Kitchen Bestsellers from Amazon Help make us NUMBER ONE ! CHICKEN BREASTS STUFFED WITH SPINACH & SUN-DRIED TOMATOES 4 cups (moderately packed) fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 2 to 3 tbsp sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil and Italian seasonings, drained and julienned 1/3 c shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 4 5-oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning 3/4 tsp garlic powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp ground black pepper 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Add the spinach, and cook over medium-high heat, 2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted. Remove from heat, and toss in the sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella and Parmesan. Set aside. 2. Cut a deep pocket into the thickest side of each piece of chicken, and stuff a quarter of the spinach mixture into each pocket. Close by pressing flesh together and securing with a wooden toothpick, if necessary. Combine the Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper, and sprinkles both sides of the chicken pieces with some of the mixture. 3. Wipe out the skillet, add the olive oil, and preheat over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, and cook for 2 minutes on each side, or until nicely browned. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through. Serve hot. Makes 4 Servings. Nutrients Per Serving: 208 Calories 31 g Protein 7.9 g Total Fat 2.5 g Saturated Fat 2 g Carbohydrates 73 mg Cholesterol 357 mg Sodium 0.5 g Fiber FRESH GREENS WITH HOT BACON DRESSING Source: Brand-Name Diabetic Meals in Minutes, by American Dietetic Association, American Diabetes Association Ingredients: 3 c torn spinach leaves 3 c torn romaine lettuce 2 small tomatoes, cut into wedges 1 c sliced mushrooms 1 medium carrot, shredded 1 slice bacon, cut into small pieces 3 tbsp red wine vinegar 1 tbsp water 1/4 tsp dried tarragon, crushed 1/8 tsp coarsely ground pepper 1/4 tsp EQUAL Measure or 1 packet EQUAL sweetener or 2 tsp EQUAL Spoonful Directions: Combine spinach, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, mushrooms, and carrot in large bowl; set aside. Cook bacon in 12-inch skillet until crisp. Carefully stir in vinegar, water, tarragon, and pepper. Heat to boiling; remove from heat. Stir in EQUAL. Add spinach mixture to skillet. Toss 30 to 60 seconds or just until greens are wilted. Transfer to serving bowl. Serve immediately. Makes 5 Servings. Dietary Exchanges: 1 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat Nutrients Per Serving: 61 Calories 28 Calories from Fat 3 g Fat 1 g Saturated Fat 7 g Carbohydrate 3 g Dietary Fiber 4 g Sugars 3 g Protein 3 mg Cholesterol 74 mg Sodium FLOUNDER WITH PARMESAN CRUST 6 flounder or sole fillets, thawed if frozen = (about 1-1/2 lbs total) 1/3 Cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1-1/2 Teaspoons prepared horseradish, drained Preheat the broiler and prepare the broiler pan with nonstick pan spray. Arrange the fish on the broiler pan. In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, Parmesan, mustard, lemon juice, and horseradish. Spread the mixture over both sides of the fillets. Broil about 8 inches from the heat, turning once, for about 6 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. This recipe yields 6 servings. Serving size: About 3 1/2 ounces fish. Exchanges Per Serving: 3 Very Lean Meat. Nutrition Facts: Cals 122; Cals from Fat 19; Total Fat 2g; Sat Fat 1g; Chol 62mg; Sodium 166mg; Carb 1g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Sugars 1g; Protein 23g. Comments: Simple preparations, such as this Parmesan crust, are ideal for flounder and keep fat at just 2 grams per serving. CHOCOLATE CHIFFON PIE Chocolate Crust 1 c chocolate graham-cracker crumbs (about 14 squares) 1 tbsp Dutch-process cocoa powder (like Hershey's European) 1/4 c Splenda Granular 1 tbsp margarine or butter, melted 1 large egg white Chocolate Filling 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/4 c cold water 1/2 c water 6 tbsp cocoa powder 1 tsp cornstarch 1/2 c Splenda Granular 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten 1 tsp vanilla 3 egg whites 2 tbsp granulated sugar 3/4 c light whipped topping Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 9-inch pie pan with nonstick cooking spray. Combine crumbs in a small bowl or food processor (pulse to make crumbs from crackers). Add cocoa powder, Splenda, and margarine and stir or pulse. Add egg white and stir well, or pulse again. Pour crumb mixture into pie plate. With your fingers, the back of a spoon, or with a sheet of plastic wrap, press down on the crumbs until they coat the bottom and sides of the pie plate. Bake 8-10 minutes. Soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water. Set aside. Put 1/2 cup water in small saucepan. Whisk in cocoa, cornstarch, Splenda, and egg yolks. Place over medium heat and cook until thickened and smooth. Add softened gelatin and vanilla. Pour into a large bowl and let cool, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds when dropped by spoon. In a medium bowl beat egg whites until frothy. Add sugar and beat until stiff but not dry. Fold into chocolate mixture. Fold in whipped topping and pour into prepared crust. Makes 8 Servings. Dietary Exchanges: 1 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat WW Point Comparison: 3 points Nutrients Per Serving: 160 Calories 21 g Carbohydrate 6 g Protein 5 g Fat (2 g Saturated) 2 g Fiber 125 mg Sodium LEMON-MINT TEA 10 lemon-flavored tea bags 3 Tbsp crushed fresh mint leaves 2 cups boiling water 1-1/4 cups fresh orange juice 1 (6-ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed and undiluted 1/4 cup sugar 8-1/4 cups water Place tea bags and mint leaves in a pitcher; add boiling water. Cover and steep 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags; stir in orange juice, lemonade concentrate, sugar, and 8-1/4 cups water. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Strain mixture; discard mint. Serve over ice. Yield: 3 quarts; 12 (1-cup) Servings. Per (1-cup) Serving: 54 Cal; 00 g Total Fat; 14 g Carb; 00 mg Cholesterol; 2 mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Fruit.
Help make us NUMBER ONE ! HERBED GRILLED CATFISH 1 Tbsp plus 1 tsp paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp dried whole thyme 1/2 tsp dried whole oregano 1/8 tsp ground red pepper 10 (4-ounce) farm-raised catfish fillets Vegetable cooking spray Fresh oregano for garnish (optional) Fresh thyme for garnish (optional) Combine first 7 ingredients. Sprinkle mixture evenly on both sides of fillets. Place fillets in a grilling basket coated with cooking spray. Coat grill rack with cooking spray (away from fire); place on grill over medium-hot coals (350° to 400°F). Place basket on rack; grill, covered, 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Transfer to a serving platter. If desired, garnish with fresh oregano and thyme Yield: 10 Servings. Per (1 Fillet) Serving: 142 Cal; 5 g Total Fat (1 g Sat Fat); 1 g Carb; 44 mg Cholesterol; 219 mg Sodium; 11 mg Calcium; 23 g Protein. Exchanges: 3 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat.
Help make us NUMBER ONE ! HERBED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS Ingredients: 1/2 c couscous 1/2 tsp ESTEE Salt-It 3/4 c water 1 c diced tomato 2 c diced cucumber 1/4 c minced red onion 1/4 c minced fresh parsley 3 tbsp minced fresh mint 1/2 c + 2 tbsp ESTEE Italian Salad Dressing 2 tbsp lemon juice Directions: Prepare couscous according to package directions, omitting butter and using ESTEE Salt-It. In large bowl, combine prepared couscous with remaining ingredients, stirring to blend well. Refrigerate several hours to allow flavors to blend. Makes 8 Servings. Dietary Exchanges: 1 Starch Nutrients Per Serving: 58 Calories 2 Calories from Fat 0 g Fat 0 g Saturated Fat 12 g Carbohydrate 1 g Dietary Fiber 2 g Sugar 2g Protein 0 mg Cholesterol 56 mg Sodium
Help make us NUMBER ONE !  MEDITERRANEAN TUNA CAKES WITH CITRUS MAYONNAISE Source: Cooking Light magazine 2 servings (serving size: 2 tuna cakes and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise) Fresh tuna makes all the difference in this recipe and is worth the expense. Pulse it about 5 times in the food processor to finely chop. RECIPE INGREDIENTS For the Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fat-free milk 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin For the Tuna Cakes: 3/4 pound tuna steaks, finely chopped 3/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried mint 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon fat-free mayonnaise 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs 1 teaspoon olive oil Cooking spray RECIPE METHOD FOR THE MAYONNAISE: Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl. Cover and chill. FOR THE TUNA CAKES: Combine tuna and next 8 ingredients (tuna through salt) in a bowl; stir until well-blended. Divide tuna mixture into 4 equal portions; shape each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Dredge patties in 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add patties, and cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Serve with mayonnaise. Nutrition Facts 2 servings (serving size: 2 tuna cakes and 2 tablespoons mayonnaise) Facts per Serving: Calories: 345 Fat: 12g Carbohydrates: 16g Cholesterol: 65mg Sodium: 582mg Protein: 42g Fiber: 1g % Cal. from Fat: 31% % Cal. from Carbs: 19%
Help make us NUMBER ONE !  ANNIVERSARY CHICKEN I found this recipe originally in my All Recipes Dinner Tonight Cookbook. I fixed it, and it was great. I used the original recipe (serves 6) and made some modifications to make it healthier. Then, as I was researching this issue, I found a recipe that was better than my own. I combined what I liked best in each, tried it (yummy!), and here it is. INGREDIENTS: 1 teaspoon canola oil (original calls for vegetable oil) 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves 2-1/2 tablespoons lite teriyaki basting sauce (lower fat) 2-1/2 tablespoons lite Ranch-style salad dressing (lower fat) 1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese (lower fat) 1 green onion, chopped 1-1/2 teaspoons bacon bits (I used crumbled turkey bacon for even less fat) 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (I use cilantro, better flavor) DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts, and sauté 4 to 5 minutes each side, until lightly browned. Place browned chicken breasts in a baking dish. Brush with the teriyaki sauce, then spoon on salad dressing. Sprinkle with cheese, green onions, and bacon bits (or turkey bacon crumbled into bits.) Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Garnish with parsley and serve. Nutrition Info Servings Per Recipe: 2 Amount Per Serving Calories: 282 Total Fat: 11.6g (less if turkey bacon is used) Cholesterol: 79mg Sodium: 746mg Total Carbs: 9.8g Dietary Fiber: 0.3g Protein: 32.3g
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