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I drink hot tea every day for lunch, usually green tea. I like to spice it up!

Orange Spice Tea.
Add to 1 cup hot tea - 1/4 tsp. Watkins Orange Extract and a dash each of Watkins Cinnamon & Cloves.

Lemon Spice Tea
Add to one cup hot tea - 1/4 tsp. Watkins Lemon Extract and a dash each of Watkins

Cinnamon & Ginger.
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Yes, it can be difficult to get your cake out of a bundt pan. I use a really good quality nonstick bundt pan
And I spray it with oil. The oil gets down in the crevices. I used to dust the pan with flour after oiling it but with the pan I’m using now, I don’t need to.

There are folks that mix flour and shortening together, about half of each, and grease their pans with that. I haven’t bothered with it but apparently it works.

We now carry a silicone bundt pan.

I haven’t tried this particular pan but I’m sure that it releases very easily as the other pans in this line do. These are Wilton products that we have been very happy with.
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Dennis Weaver
208-745-7892

Nancy, I've so enjoyed the newsletter and truly appreciate the time and effort you spend getting it ready. My problem is that all of a sudden it's not coming to my in-box. I accessed it today through the website. Do you have any idea what's happened?
Ann

Good Evening Nancy, Merrymaryan in MN asked about what she could do for ther loaf-shape Bundt pan to prevent cakes from sticking. I read a tip several years back that has almost never failed me, even when I made breads in my loaf pans. That tip is: Spray your cake pan, Bundt pan, loaf pan with a liquid oil. Next, sprinkle a generous sprinkling of sugar over bottom and on sides. You will find that your cakes, etc., will come out easily and will have a slightly sweet crust.

Another tip I read is: Spray with liquid oil and, for chocolate cakes, brownies, etc., dust with cocoa powder in place of white flour (I might still sprinkle a little sugar with the cocoa powder)
Betty in MS

Merrymaryan in MN August 25 N/L
When I first subscribed to this newsletter I had to contact my sister in law in California to find out what a Bundt pan was.
I purchased one and it was non stick and the instructions stated not too use spray on products.
I wipe the pan over with oil and flour it lightly and find the cake usually comes out OK. I use Cocoa in place of flour when I cook a Chocolate cake
Bob in Adelaide South Australia

For Barb in Wi (8/28 newsletter) wanting the addition to canned frosting, it was from the Watkins lady. Add 1 8oz package cream cheese to a tub of frosting and beat together and then add vanilla extract.
Phyllis, Irvine, CA

For DG in MI and a request for Honey Cake. DG, this is my Aunt Sue's recipe. Aunt Sue died at 94 and left me with her love of cooking. She had been a teacher for fifty years and loved cooking for her family. This recipe comes directly from her recipe card file which she gave me a few years ago when she decided it was time to let someone else cook.
Andee in Los Angeles

Aunt Sue's Honey Cake
3 1/2 cups flour
3 eggs
1 cup sugar
2 Tb vegetable oil
1 cup honey
1 cup warmed coffee
2 tsp baking powder mixed with 1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp of nutmeg and 1/4 tsp ginger
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 350. Prepare 2, nine inch loaf pans by spreading some butter with wax paper in the pan and then flour the pan, shaking out any extra flour. Mix the coffee with the honey and set aside.
Beat eggs, sugar and oil together in a bowl.
Measure out all dry ingredients and sift them together at least two times in a separate bowl.

Stir the coffee and honey mix in with the egg mix while adding the dry ingredients, scraping while stirring until the batter is smooth and soft then stir in the chopped nuts.

Pour the batter into the loaf pans and bake at 350 for 60 minutes. Check the loafs after 45-50 minutes. If they jiggle in the center, cook for another 10 minutes or until set. Cool completely before removing from pans.

Alphabetical Index of Recipes has been updated today. I am hoping to get all of the August recipes on it by Monday. (Most of the work will be done tomorrow to catch up.)

Several have been looking for past recipes and notices.  The green bean recall was in the 8/19 newsletter and the okra/potato recipe was in the 8/20 newsletter.  Connie in TX

Microwave Peanut Brittle
1-1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts (I use raw peanuts)
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 pinch salt (optional)
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Grease a baking sheet, and set aside. In a glass bowl, combine peanuts, sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cook in microwave for 6 to 7 minutes on High (700 W); mixture should be bubbly and peanuts browned. Stir in butter and vanilla. Cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.

Quickly stir in baking soda, just until mixture is foamy. Pour immediately onto greased baking sheet. Let cool 15 minutes, or until set. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container. Makes 1 pound.

For Cheryl NC
RE: Removing Sap from Car

Cheryl, try the Magic Eraser by Mr. Clean. I wrote in earlier that it took rubbery black marks from my husband's truck...might work on the sap, too. :-)

Also, have you tried WD-40? It takes the stickers off of glass with ease.
Tona in Bama

Hi Nancy,
Jean in Chatham was looking for the Rice Krispie treats with no Marshmallow. They are my sons favorite and I have made them for 40 years.

Loren’s Rice Krispie Treats
2/3 cup Eagle Brand Milk
1/4 cup peanut butter ( chunky)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
4 cups rice Krispies

Measure first four ingredients in a 4 quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat stirring consistently about 4 or 5 minutes or till mixture is consistency of pudding. Remove from heat.

Add rice Krispies and stir till coated. Spread evenly in buttered 9x9 pan, press firmly. Cut into diamond shapes and dip ends in chocolate. I do white one end and chocolate in the other. You can leave them plain if this is too much work.

Today is August 29th and I watched Paula Deans Home cooking show today. I am wondering if one of the ladies might send me the recipe for the potato casserole she made. It had mashed potato in the bottom then a layer of onions & peppers, then cheese. She toped it off with sliced cooked potatoes and more cheese. I just can’t find it on the site. She also made a chocolate bread pudding that sounded great.
Thanks, Carole with an “E” in Calgary

Thank you all for your fast response to my sticky bundt pan. What a great group. I will try the Chocolate Kaluha recipe again for this week-end. I always get the answers I am looking for from y'all.
Merrymaryan MN

I recently doctored canned frosting by mixing it with a box or two of Jiffy brand box frosting (any flavor), and also a stick or two of margarine or butter. It was delicious!
DG in MI

Hi Nancy, GrannymIL sent in a recipe for sweet spice spaghetti sauce & the last ingredient was called: spice blend. Granny, will you please tell me what this is since I would love to make the sauce. I hope this isn't too dumb of a ?, but I have never heard of this product. Thank you in advance
Muriel in PA

Hi Nancy
Love the newsletter. Wanted to add my version of Creamed peas on toast and another family favorite.
Jo in Mesa

Creamed Peas
1 can albacore tuna packed in water - drained
3/4 cup frozen green peas
1/2 cup milk
3/4 inch chunk of Velveeta cheese

Melt this all together in a sauce pan, then add 1 tablespoon cornstarch to thicken. Pour over toast. Serves two.


Main Dish Salad
1 head iceberg lettuce, torn
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced onion
1 can albacore tuna packed in water - drained

Mix together in large bowl

Dressing:
1 cup miracle whip
1 tablespoon French's mustard

Mix together separately and combine with salad just prior to serving. Top with Shoestring potatoes.

Nancy I decided to send another email so that the first one was not any longer than it was. In the 8/28 newsletter from Earlene in NC wanting a recipe for Mississippi Potatoes. I have been making this recipe for years and never knew the name of the recipe. Our family of 4 could eat all but a small part of this casserole.

Mississippi Potatoes
8 cups potatoes, cooked and diced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
1, 1 lb., American cheese, Colby, Cheddar cheese, diced
4 to 6 slices bacon, fried
1/2 cup stuffed green olives, drained and sliced

This recipe may be cut in half. Toss potatoes with mayonnaise, salt, pepper, diced cheese and onion. Place mixture in a greased 9x13" pan. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and olives. Bake at 325ºF for 1 hour. Can be made ahead and frozen. The originally recipe that I had said to cook the bacon until almost cooked then add to top of casserole. It will finish cooking as the casserole cooks.

Then DG in MI in newsletter 8/28 is looking for Honey Cake. The first one that is listed is one that my mother made for her family. The next one is one that my MIL made for years.

Mom's Honey Cake
3 eggs
1-1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup oil
1 cup honey
3/4 cup cold strong coffee
4 cups flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ginger
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup broken nuts, pecan, walnuts, also can be optional

Preheat oven to 350ºF. Cream together sugar and eggs. Slowly add oil, then honey and continue beating. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with coffee. Stir in nuts. Bake in a greased and flour loaf pan or pans. Bake at 350º for 45 to 65 minutes. It depends on your ovens temperature.

Mildred's Spicy Honey Cake
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 cup honey
2 eggs, separated
1-1/2 cups flour, divided
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup seedless raisins
1/2 cup walnuts
1/4 cup currants

In large bowl, cream butter; gradually beat in honey until smooth and creamy. Add yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Reserve 2 tablespoons flour; combine remaining flour with baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Add dry ingredients to honey fixture, about /3 cup at a time, mixing after each addition. Combine raisins, walnuts and currants with reserved flour; toss until each piece is coated with flour. Fold mixture into batter. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Stir ¼ of mixture into batter; fold in remaining egg whites. Grease and line 8½x4½x3" loaf pan with parchment paper; grease surface of paper. Pour batter into pan. Bake at 300ºF about 1½ hours or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand on baking rack 5 minutes. Remove cake from pan. remove paper and cool on rack. NOTE: ¼ cup raisins may be substituted for currants. TIPS: Flavor improves after 1 to 2 days. Wrap cake in aluminum foil or airtight container and store at room temperature. I have seen the warning that this should not be feed to children under 1 year old.

Everyone have a great day. Nancy and 4 legged associates take care and stay safe.
Susie Indy

Several weeks ago you ran an article about Angel Food Ministries. I am very much interested in it, and wonder if they have a web site, or a telephone number where I can get information?
Betty T. Ga.

Comment
I just looked it up for a friend today.
http://www.angelfoodministries.com/

You can look up by state and find the menu for the month.
Nancy Rogers

Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treats
1 cup white Karo syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
5 cups Rice Krispies

Bring syrup and sugar to a slow boil. Stir in peanut butter. Remove from heat and add Rice Krispies. Use tablespoon to drop onto wax paper. Treats will harden as they cool.
Pat in Colorado

This recipe or one very similar was sent in by Caroline MO as well.

Here are 2 recipes for Jean in Chatham who requested peanut butter rice krispie treats in the 28 Aug. newsletter.
Carol in TX

PB Choc Rice Krispie Treats
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
6 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
1 cup chocolate chip morsels (Nestle)
1 cup butterscotch morsels (Nestle)

Lightly butter the bottom of a 13x9x2" pan. Put corn syrup & sugar in a large saucepan; stir continuosly over low heat until sugar dissolves & mixture starts to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter. Add the Rice Krispie Cereal & mix well. Press Rice Krispies mixture lightly into pan. In small saucepan, add the chocolate & butterscotch morsels.

Stir continuously over very low heat. Remove from heat as soon as morsels are completely melted. Spread mixture over top of Rice Krispies.
Cool before cutting. Makes 48

Peanut Butter Krispies
2/3 cup Eagle Brand condensed milk
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup corn syrup
4 cups Rice Krispies

Measure first 4 ingredients in a 3-qt. sauce pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 4–5 minutes, til pudding consistency. Remove from heat. Add Rice Krispies & stir to coat well. Spread evenly in buttered 9x9” pan. Press firmly. Cut into squares.

For Jean in Chatham who requested Rice Krispy treats with no marshmallows:

Rice Krispy Treats
1 cup Peanut Butter
1 bag butterscotch chips
5-6 cups of Rice Krispy

Melt the butterscotch chips with the peanut butter. When melted add the Rice Krispies and stir well. Chill in fridge. Quick, easy and delicious! Hope you enjoy them!
Trisha R

In the August 28th newsletter, Angie in Ohio was telling about her
Alaska adventure, which included salmon fishing, and it sounds as though they did great at it! I have lived in Ak. all my life, and my dad was a commercial fisherman. We had our own smoke house, so I grew up on smoked salmon (yummy!) and will share three of our favorite recipes here.

Salmon Spread
1 tbsp. minced onions
1 tbsp. prepared horseradish
1 tbsp. lemon juice
2 to 3 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 1/2 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. salt (I cut down)
1 cup (8 oz.) sour cream
1 pkg. (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2 (15 oz.each) cans regular, or smoked salmon, drained, boned and flaked

In a bowl, combine all ingredients, except sour cream; mix well. Spread on a serving platter, and shape into a loaf or ball. Top with sour cream. Chill. Garnish with fresh minced parsley, if desired. Serve with bread rounds, or crackers. Yields about 10 servings.

Salmon Smoked Deviled Eggs
6 hard cooked eggs, cooled
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp. lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped smoked salmon

Peel eggs, slice into two halves, and remove yolks. In small bowl, mash yolks well, and mix in salmon, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Fill egg whites with the salmon mixture. Chill. If desired, add a little minced parsley, or sprinkle with paprika to garnish. Makes 12 delicious deviled eggs.

Smoked Fish Potato Salad
5 potatoes, cooked and diced
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped cucumber
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 lb. smoked fish, skinned, boned and flaked
1 cup sour cream
2 tbsp. prepared mustard
2 tsp. lemon juice
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. celery seed
pepper to taste

Combine the fish and vegetables. Combine remaining ingredients and mix into salad. Chill. Can serve on lettuce leaves, and garnish with tomato slices and minced fresh parsley. This salad always makes a hit wherever I take it.
Judy (in Alaska)

For Barb in Wisconsin in 8/28/07 Newsletter requesting ingredient to add to canned icing to make it less sweet and go further: The suggestion from a previous newsletter was to soften & whip cream cheese, I believe 3 oz. size, and to then blend or whip it with the canned icing.
Etta in LA

Banana And Pineapple Cake
1-1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1 cup sugar, divided
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) softened Cream Cheese
1 can (20 oz.) crushed and drained pineapple
6 bananas, divided
2 cups cold milk
2 pkg. (4-serving size each) Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
2 cups thawed Cool Whip, divided
1 cup chopped pecans (I used walnuts)

Mix crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and the butter; press firmly onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan. Freeze for 10 min. Beat cream cheese and remaining 3/4 cup sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Spread carefully over crust; top with pineapple. Slice 4 of the bananas; arrange over pineapple.

Pour milk into medium bowl. Add dry pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended. Gently stir in 1 cup of the Cool Whip; spread over banana layer in pan. Top with remaining 1 cup whipped topping; sprinkle with nuts. Refrigerate 5 hours. Slice remaining 2 bananas just before serving; arrange over dessert. Refrigerate the leftovers.

This is a TNT recipe and one I get a lot of requests for when we have friends over. Tastes like a banana split.
Donna in Colorado

I have a non-food request.
Due to the terrible fires in Greece, I was wondering how the lady that sells the olive oil is doing? I pray for her safety since I am not sure if she is near the fires. Does anyone know if she if OK?
Love this site, Thanks, Sandy/Warsaw

This is for Angie in Ohio,
The recipe I use for SalmonBall/Dip follows. I would leave out the liquid smoke, and add my smoked salmon to taste. I also use it as a spread instead of making a ball out of it. My family loves it.

Let me know if you try it and like it.
Cindy in Jacksonville, Florida

Salmon Appetizer Ball
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
1 tablespoon onion finely chopped
1 teaspoon horseradish
1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
1 (15-1/2 ounce) can red salmon
2-3 tablespoons parsley minced (fresh)
1/4 cup pecans chopped
Crackers

In a small mixer bowl at medium speed, beat cream cheese, lemon juice, onion, horseradish and liquid smoke until well mixed.

Drain and flake salmon, remove any skin and bone. At low speed, beat into cheese mixture until well blended. Chill until firm enough to handle. Shape into one large or two small mounds with wet hands. Place on serving plate(s).

Pat surface with parsley and nuts. Cover and chill.

Serve with crackers.

***I used a bit more of everything to suit my taste. I started with just a couple of drops of Liquid Smoke and a couple of drops at a time until it suited my taste. Mix well after each addition. I used it as a spread instead of trying to roll it into a mound. I also gave it a couple of shakes of garlic powder.

A friend of mine, years ago, prepared ham steak by frying it, and towards the end added brown sugar and a can of ginger ale which soaked into the ham, and created a sauce or ham gravy. l would like to find that recipe please. If anyone can help me, please let me know.
many thanks, Bryon

For Merrymaryan from MN and Sandra from Oregon: Sandra, you are exactly right about not spraying the non-stick pan. I sell Pampered Chef and we sell a very high quality line of cookware that is non-stick; the first thing we were told about them was never use any kind of spray non-stick product, as it will actually make the food stick. I have this cookware and I never use any spray and nothing ever sticks. My mom bought one of the small skillets just to prove me wrong, but she's amazed - no non-stick needed! So if you have bought or are thinking of buying new non-stick cookware, please put away your can of spray!
Doris in Oklahoma City

Hi Nancy,
I just wanted to Thank Kim, Sandy H and Barb,for the neat answers to my question about the saying for a House Blessing. It is so neat to be able to ask and get answers from This site. Its like a family of good cooks.
Thanks again, Eva in Texas

In Tuesday's newsletter Jean in Chatham was asking for a recipe for Rice Krispie Treats that didn't use marshmallows. The following is the only one my kids ever liked. Hope you like it.
Connie in TX

Rice Krispie Cookies
1 c. white corn syrup
1 c. sugar
1 c. peanut butter
4 c. Rice Krispies-I use a little more

Boil syrup and sugar for one minute. Add peanut butter and stir until melted. Pour over cereal and stir until all is coated. Spread in a 9 x 13 pan. Cool before cutting.

Somewhere I saw a tip to add ??? to Splenda when cooking with it for cookies or cakes or muffins and it would act basically like sugar,, it may have been soda but cannot find where or what. Can anyone help me???
Thank you, Barb W

Nancy the last year I have looked forward to the newsletter for the recipes from the people from this group, laughs from your cats, and being able to help people with recipes that I have made. In the next 6 weeks I will be relived of the pure pain that I have been in, 24/7, for the last year. I will know more in the next 3 weeks. Can hardly wait. I have been a member for at least 5 to 6 years and have always looked forward to it coming. In the 8/28 newsletter Kara in NY is looking for soups and stews. The following is what I have made for years. In the refrigerator I have some leftover bean soup. I think we will have it tonight with grilled cheese sandwiches and a salad.

Susie's Ham and Bean Soup
1, 30 oz., jar Northern beans, drain
1 pkg. ham, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1 or 2 stalks celery, chopped
1 or 2 carrots, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 to 2 cups water
1 or 2 bay leave/s

In a 4 quart or larger slow cooker add the drained beans, ham, onion, celery, carrots and broth/water mixture. You can use all chicken broth, half broth/half water or all water adding the bay leave or leaves.

Another soup that we have a lot is beef vegetable soup and vegetable soup.

Susie's Beef Vegetable Soup
1 to 2 cups beef, leftover roast beef, or beef stew meat
bones left from meats
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 to 1 cup frozen peas
1/2 to 1 cup frozen corn
1/2 to 1 cup frozen green beans
1/2 to 1 cup can tomatoes, diced
1/2 to 1 cup carrots, sliced
1, 4 oz., can mushroom, optional
½ to 1 cup broccoli, fresh optional
½ to 1 cup cauliflower, fresh optional
½ to 1 cup lima beans, frozen optional
½ to 1 cup celery, diced
½ to 1 cup cabbage, diced
1 large potato, or know as baker potato big chunks
salt and pepper to taste
leftover broth from the beef or 4 to 5 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
1 to 1½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

You can use any of the above or all of the vegetables. Put the vegetables that you are using in the slow cooker adding the cooked meat. Add the beef broth, salt, pepper and spices. Cook this at least 8 to 10 hours. You can have crackers and cheese, grilled cheese sandwiches. Also fruit taste good with this soup.

Susie's All Vegetable Soup
1, 15 oz., can green beans
1, 15 oz., can diced tomatoes
1, 15 oz., can sliced carrots
1, 4 oz., can mushrooms, slices and pieces
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1/4 to 1/2 cup cabbage, diced
1-1/2 to 3 tablespoon Hidden Valley Ranch Dip dry mix
2 to 3-1/2 cups beef broth or chicken broth

DO NOT DRAIN CAN VEGETABLES!!! This soup is also known as Dump Soup. In a slow cooker dump green beans, diced tomatoes, sliced carrots, mushrooms, onion, celery, cabbage, broth, and the Hidden Valley Ranch Dip mix. Stir this mixture and turn on the cooker to low letting it cook all day or at least 8 hours.

This is another soup that is good and so easy to make.

Decorator's Bean Soup
3 slices bacon, diced
½ cup celery, diced
1/2 cup onion diced
4 frankfurter
1, 1 lb, 5 oz., can pork and beans
1 can stewed tomatoes
2 cups water
2 beef bouillon cubes
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon sugar, optional

Fry bacon and remove crispiest. Cut frankfurters into 1" pieces and then cut ends to curl. Add all ingredients to drippings and cook on low heat for 30 minutes. Sprinkle bacon crisps on top when you serve.

Kara in NY I hope that you like these soup like we do. Everyone take care. Nancy and 4 legged associates take care and stay safe.
Susie Indy

Hello from New Jersey, I just baked Tona in Bama easy for beginners maple sticky buns. I cooked it 15 minutes longer than she called for, it was not done. i put foil on top so they would not burn with the extra baking. Boy do they taste great. They are a keeper and sharing. I'm sorry I do not know date for I have a file just of her recipes and date was not listed. I have included her recipe again.
Mary,Green Brook,NJ

Maple Sticky Buns
(easy for beginners)

2 tbsp. butter
1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 c. maple syrup
1/4 c. chopped nuts
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 pkg. (10) refrigerated biscuits

In 9 inch round pan, melt butter. Stir in next 4 ingredients. Top with biscuits. Bake in 400 degree oven 15 minutes. Invert on dish.
Tona in Bama

This is for Barb from Wisconsin and what to add to a can of frosting to make it less sweet. I add cool whip to mine and it is light and fluffy like the frosting you get in bakeries. I add a 12 oz container cool whip to the can of frosting. Keep it refrigerated after icing the cake.

Nancy, How I love hearing the antics of your 4 legged assistants. Have you moved your new bar b que outside yet, where it is no longer available for a bed for Ditto? What 2 characters they are and we love hearing about them. My son had a cat and when he was at the computer Jasper would jump up on his shoulder and smack him in the head with his paw and then quick run away.
Roz in Indy

Comment
Ditto is still sleeping the the bottom barbecue grill because I just don't have the heart to take it outside. He loves it so much. He has moved his favorite pallet into the bottom of the grill after I took the wash cloths to wash them.
Nancy

This is in response to the 28th of Aug request by JoAnn in Myrtle Beach regarding the Braun 1 cup coffee maker:

I haven't used this one, but I bought my DH a one cup maker from Green Mountain Coffee in March & we both LOVE it! They have 3 different models & start at $99.95. You have to use their "K cups" but get free gifts with the purchase & one of the options is the K-cup basket to fill with your own brand of coffee. Their coffee is really good, but we have used the baskets as well. The link is http://greenmountaincoffee.com/ and click on the link on the upper right for one cup coffee. We got the middle size & it has been worth every penny!
Lory in CO

Barb in Wisconsin, I believe it was an 8 oz block of cream cheese, to one can of prepared frosting. I haven't tried it yet but sounds yummy.
Gloria, Indiana

Re: Tona's Cappuccino Bon Bon Cupcakes. I copied the recipe because I enjoy all of Tona's recipes; but this one I don't quite understand the instructions. Two sizes of lines; two different baking times; then what do you do? put the small ones on top of the larger cupcakes? Please explain.
Thanks, Mary Jean, San Marcos CA

Thank you, Barbara in Corsicana. I’m glad you are so very enthusiastic about our cinnamon. And it is great cinnamon at a great price—just under $5 for a half pound.

Since you are just about ready to order, let me make it a little easier for you: Enter “barbcin” in the discount code box at checkout and get $2.00 off.

Of course, that invitation is open to everyone at Nancyland. Enter the code word "barbcin”
when you try our cinnamon and get $2.00 off.
Learn more about our cinnamon here.

Dennis Weaver
www.preparedpantry.com

This by far, the best zucchini recipe I have ever tried! I could eat the whole thing, and had it for breakfast this AM!

I sent a zucchini recipe in earlier this summer, and I thought it was the BEST, but it couldn't even touch this one!

It can be hotter, or milder, depending on the cheese, and amount of chilies you use. I like it with a little kick. Just a little though!

Anybody with zucchini in their garden has to try this! I guarantee you will
love it!

Heidi's Mom's Zucchini Recipe
1/4 lb zucchini, cubed (or 2-3 Cups)
4 large eggs
1/2lb Monterey Jack Cheese, grated (I used about 3/4 cup of each cheese, except parmesan)
1/2 lb Sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
2 tsp. Baking powder
1/2 tsp. Salt
3 T. Flour
4 oz. Can green chilies, or any other kind of chilies you prefer
3 T. Butter
1/2 scant cup milk

Mix dry ingredients. Mix eggs with milk, and combine with dry ingredients, mixing well. Cook zucchini until soft but firm. Drain well, and mix with cheese. Mix in
egg mixture.

Place in 9X9" prepared pan. Top with grated parmesan cheese.

Bake at 350 for approx. 30 min., or until knife inserted in center comes out
clean, and top is golden brown.

I used co-jack cheese, and sharp cheddar. Heidi used pepper jack, which I loved. I also added about 1/2 c. Onions, and a few chopped jalapeno peppers. I had no canned chilies, so I chopped one sweet one from the garden. It was wonderful!
Mary in Oregon

This is for Linda in Moline

This is our family's version of Swiss Steak and we just love it. Hope you will too.

Swiss Steak
1-1/2 - 2 lb. round steak
2 tbsp. flour
1 sliced green pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. salad oil
1 lg. onion, sliced
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. thick bottled steak sauce

Cut steak into serving size pieces. Coat with flour, salt and pepper. In large skillet or slow cooking pot with browning unit, brown meat in oil. Pour off excessive fat. In slow cooking pot, combine meat with tomatoes, onion, green pepper and steak sauce. Cover pot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or until tender. Thicken juices with additional flour, dissolved in a small amount of water, if desired. Makes 5 or 6 servings. Serve with mashed potatoes.
Susana in Louisiana

I bought a pkg of lg size Pearl Tapioca and this is the recipe I used.

1/3 cup lg size pearl tapioca (not instant)
2-1/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla

Soak tapioca in water for 4 to 12 hrs. Add milk and salt. Heat and stir until boiling, Simmer at low heat, uncovered for 50 mins, stirring frequently. Add sugar gradually. Beat eggs. Mix with some of hot tapioca. Return slowly to rest of mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 3 mins. to achieve pudding consistency. Cool 15 mins. Add vanilla.

This turned out to be real creamy and was great tasting, but I remember it as a child as being more like fish eyes in a gel like consistency not so creamy. Does anyone have a recipe more like what I'm looking for.

Thank you.
Trish in Fl

This is for Eva in Texas

I'm a little behind with reading the newsletter - so I hope that you still need something for your house warming party. This is really delicious and plates up beautifully too. Put out a bowl of Scoops and some Townhouse Crackers and watch it disappear.

Creole Cucumber Salsa
2 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2-cup chopped green bell pepper
10 jalapeno pickled pepper rings, chopped
1(small) sweet onion chopped
2-tbspn lemon juice
1-tspn minced fresh parsley
2-tspn minced fresh cilantro
1/2-tspn fresh dill weed(pinch of dried)
1/2-tspn Tony’s Creole Seasoning
1 small jar Taco Bell medium hot salsa Crackers

In a bowl, combine all ingredients, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Susana in Louisiana

Re: e sap from a pine tree on my car

Read this week from a friend that Bounce dryer sheets would remove bug gook from windshields, and car grills, what would you have to lose to try and see if this would clean the pine sap off you car? just a suggestion
Brenda from Alabama

One of our neighbors has been in the hospital since 7/2/07, & another of the neighbors has circulated a letter requesting meals for the family who have been missing their mother. I have been requested to provide Mexican food meals. I need recipes that can be prepared beforehand & heated easily for them (hubby & 2 children). Any recipe would be greatly appreciated.
Connie in Cincinnati

This is for Merrymaryan in NY regarding bundt cake sticking to pan.

I have always used Baker's Joy and now I see that Pam has a spray that also includes flour. This has always worked great for me, especially with bundt pans that have all the hard to reach groves.
Phyllis, Irvine, CA

Good morning everyone including Siggy and Ditto. I'm looking for an apple pie recipe TNT with a crunchy top without nuts. Would it be called a Dutch Apple Pie or Streusel Apple Pie? Please send your best recipe as I need to fix this for a party September 10th.
Thanks, Bette~Indiana

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