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Does anyone have a good yellow cake recipe?
Thank you, Gerri

Fresh Summer Cucumber Soup

1 medium cucumber peeled, seeded and coarsely chopped
8 oz cream cheese (room temp)
1 cup half and half
1 cup chicken broth
3 tbsp fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried
1 garlic clove
1/2 tsp salt, pepper, (dried dill-optional)

Mix altogether in a processor or blender. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight to blend flavors. Serve cold.
Judy/Buffalo
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Cucumber recipe for Sue, IL (8/04):

Feta-Walnut Stuffed Cucumbers

1/2 c. walnut halves
1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 c. crumbled feta cheese (about 2 oz)
1/4 c. fat-free milk
1 sm clove garlic, minced (1/2 t.)
1/2 t. mild paprika
1/8 t. ground red pepper
4 med. cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, and seeded

Combine walnuts & parsley in blender or food processor and pulse until powdery in texture. Add cheese, milk, garlic, paprika, and ground red pepper and puree until smooth. Fill cucumbers w/ mixture, patting into place w/ fork or spoon. Slice into wedges & lightly sprinkle tops w/ a little extra paprika. 164 cal. per serving (Walnuts are a prime source of omega-3 fats, which may enhance brain function)
Athena in DE
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Good evening Nancy and All...Tina in GA is right, Merrymaryan...dying your garment should be a last resort. I have not been very successful in dying clothing. They usually come out streaked, especially the pale colors and I have tried to follow the instructions. The only dye I have used with success is black which I used once to freshen black tops that had faded.

Reading all the good advice today reminds me of earlier techniques: Wash garment by hand or machine and lay on grass, pour lemon juice or peroxide over spot. In theory, chloroform from blades of grass being pulled up by sun passes through the garment and is supposed to take
stains out. This technique was recommended for mildew, stubborn stains, etc. and worked for me, though I sometimes had to repeat it.

A word of caution about pouring pure bleach on a garment, it will eat a hole in it. If you get most of the lipstick out and want to try bleach, dilute it about 1/4 cup to a gallon of cold water, let it stay in that water about 30 minutes and wash by hand or in washing machine, rinsing several times. We hope you will be successful in getting the lipstick out and that you will tell us what you used.

And for ML in Ohio, my suggestion for Christmas gifts for your grown children would be individual breads or cakes baked in loaf-size pans or a jar of home made pickles, jelly, etc. and for the grandchildren, I would imagine they would love a bag or box with a variety of your home made goodies; i.e., cookies, fudge, candy, etc., with a small toy tied to the ribbon on top.
Betty in MS

Thanks to all who sent in the Pepper Biscotti recipes in the August 4th newsletter.

None were "the one" --- but boy!!! They sure will be tried soon and treasured here for sure.
We LOVE biscotti.

AND I'd sure love to see more recipes for ANY kind of biscotti!

And for Mary in NJ -- here the ones I made last Saturday. I have scoured all the websites, all my cookbooks, etc. And have a good selection but tend to gravitate to the ones that seem to be lower in fats and calories -- just cuz we eat them so quickly.

Normally I limit my baking to 3 but a dear friend is coming on Thursday - and she loves biscotti as we do, so wanted to have a "doggie bag" for her to take back to The Lake (of the Ozarks)

First though, let me tell you my method which works very well - in fact much, much better - than the instructions always given.

As soon as remove the biscotti from the oven after the first baking, I slice immediately. The knife blade can get hot at time, but it produces a nice unbroken cookie. Then I return to the oven for the second baking without any cooling time at all - BUT I do cool the oven down as suggested. I've done this for quite a white and prefer it.

Ginger Orange Biscotti

1 1/2 C all purpose flour
1 C sugar
1/2 C cornmeal
1 T ground ginger
1 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1/4 salt
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
2 t grated orange zest - I use lots more and also about 1 t more of the ginger
1 T fresh orange juice - this time I used 1 T ginger syrup from Starbucks

As you can see, I tend to "play" with recipes - LOL
OK -

Preheat oven to 325
Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with cooking spray
In bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cornmeal, ginger, baking powder, baking soda and salt
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, orange zest and orange juice until well blended
Add dry ingredients and stir until just blended
Divide the dough in half and place on prepared baking sheet
Form each half into a 14 x 1 1/2 inch log
Bake for 25 minutes or until firm
Transfer to wire rack to cool
Reduce oven temperature to 300
Diagonally cut the logs into half inch slices and place cut side down in a single layer on ungreased baking sheet
Bake for 18 minutes until golden and crisp
Cool on wire rack and store in airtight container

This recipe produces a spongier biscotti as opposed to a rock hard one. It tends to spread during the first baking so allow enough room on your baking sheet
Rosemarie in rural Kansas City
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Chocolate Biscotti

2 1/2 C all purpose flour
2 C white sugar
3/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
5 eggs
1 t baking soda
1 t vanilla extract
1/2 t salt
1 C blanched slivered almonds

Preheat oven to 350.
In a large bowl combine all the ingredients except the almonds; mix well with a spoon. Stir in the almonds until well blended. The dough will be thick and sticky ( You may want to flour your hands)

Place half the dough on a large rimmed cookie sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Form a slightly rounded loaf 4 x 12 inches and about 3/4 inch thick. Repeat with second half of dough - perhaps on a second sheet if necessary. Bake for 30 minutes

Follow basic baking instructions above about baking, cooling, cutting, etc.

Return to oven at 325 for 20 minutes until very crisp
Rosemarie in rural Kansas City
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Chocolate Cherry Biscotti

1/2 C butter, softened
3/4 C white sugar
3 eggs
2 t almond extract
3 C all purpose flour
2 t baking powder
1/2 C chopped candied cherries - may use dried tart cherries if preferred
1/2 C mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 C chopped white chocolate

Preheat oven to 325. Grease a large cookie sheet
In large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, stir in almond extract
Combine flour and baking powder, stir into the creamed mixture until just blended. Add cherries and mini chips
With lightly floured hands shape dough into 2 10 inch long loaves. Place rolls 5 inches apart on prepared sheet
Bake for 20-25 minutes until set and golden brown. Follow basic instructions for baking, cooling, cutting, etc.
Return to oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until bottoms begin to brown.

Melt white chocolate in the microwave, stirring every 20-30 seconds, until smooth. Drizzle cookies with melted white chocolate.
Rosemarie in rural Kansas City
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Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

1/4 C light olive oil
3/4 C white sugar
2 t vanilla extract
1/2 t almost extract
2 eggs
1 3/4 C all purpose flour
1/4 t salt
1 t baking powder
1/2 C dried cranberries
1 1/2 C pistachios - I substitute whole almonds, macadamia nuts, whatever I have on hand

Preheat oven to 300
In large bowl mix together oil and sugar until well blended. Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts. Then beat in the eggs Combine flour, salt and baking powder. Gradually stir into egg mixture. Stir in cranberries and nuts by hand.
Divide dough in half. Form two logs 12 x 2 inches on sprayed cookie sheet. You may want to wet your hands to help shape. Bake for 35 minutes

Follow basic instructions for baking, cooling, cutting, etc
Reduce oven temperature to 275 and bake sliced biscotti for 8 - 10 minutes until dry.

Hope y'all enjoy these.
I keep looking for more recipes that are different
And I do hope you can read my instructions - tried to make my silly shortcuts understandable.

ENJOY!!!
Rosemarie in rural Kansas City
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TO CHRIS IN NM
Thanks for the corrected Pork chop casserole. Sounds delish and will try it soon.
Ella in CA

Brenda requested a recipe for "slice and bake cookie dough." I make all my cookies that way as we enjoy them fresh-baked few at a time.
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Any recipe including toll house, peanut butter, snickerdoodles, etc. can be mixed, shaped into a roll on waxed paper and frozen. (I put the roll in a gallon plastic bag to protect it from damage.) The rolls keep well in the freezer.
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Move the roll to the cutter board a couple of minutes before slicing. I like to dip a fork into the sugar bowl and then flatten the cookies a bit before baking.
Leah

Myron Drinkwater's "Simple Garden Salad" brought back pleasant memories. My mother made it with either balsamic vinegar or wine vinegar. The addition of a few shakes of dry oregano added zip and our whole family looked forward to it when the cukes and tomatoes were ready in the garden. In another week my cukes and tomatoes will begin to ripen -- can't wait to make the salad again!
Leah

Hi Rosemarie-
I live in Topeka but my fellow "adventurers" live in Lenexa, Shawnee and Valley Falls, KS. Since you have been to Jamesport several times, would you please contact me privately at lori.rognlie@washburn.edu. I would like to ask you some questions about the Jamesport area that way we won't clog Nancy's message board. Thanks!
P/S We tried the dried peas but did not like them as well. I wonder if they have tried drying corn?
Lori R.

Thanks to those who answered, but I finally found my Taco Salad! It was called "Mexican Chef Salad" with "1000 Island Dressing" and appears to have been in the March, 2008 newsletter and sent in by Judy from Alaska (everyone's names mix and mingle for me!).

Here it is if anyone is interested. It has become a meal that my family thoroughly enjoys!


Mexican Chef Salad

1 onion, chopped
1 head lettuce, chopped
4 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup 1000 Island Dressing
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 bag tortilla chips
1/4 tsp. salt
1 can (15 oz.) kidney, or small red beans
Mix chopped vegetables with cheese. Brown beef and add beans and salt; simmer on low heat about 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Crush up tortilla chips coarsely, and add to vegetables, along with the meat-bean mixture. Toss with 1000 Island Dressing and serve immediately.

This does not store well, if have any leftovers, as it will get soggy, but it is guaranteed to disappear quickly! We have it often as a main dish, when don't care to have anything real heavy. Judy (in Alaska)
Source: http://www.nancyskitchen.com
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1000 Island Dressing

*1 pint (2 cups) Miracle Whip
2/3 cup sugar
4 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
4 green onions with tops, diced
1 green pepper, diced fine
4 tbsp. catsup
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Mix together well and pour into a quart jar and refrigerate. *can use mayonnaise in place of Miracle Whip Could probably use Splenda in place of the sugar, if need to watch sugar intake.

Delicious! Judy (in Alaska)
Source: http://www.nancyskitchen.com

Thanks again! Rachel from Virginia Beach
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Does anyone out there have a recipe for Robt. E. Lee cake? Had some and so yummy. Have found some recipes on the internet, but they were not what I tasted.
Thanks. Bee

RE: A group of us recently went on an adventure to the Amish community of Jamesport, Missouri. We discovered the H & M bulk food store. The great thing about this store is that you can sample many of the items before you purchase them. One of the more unusual items that we discovered was dried green beans and let me tell you they are FABULOUS. They look like regular green beans (not shriveled up like it had been in a dehydrator).

They are bright green and have a bit of salt on them. Does anyone know how these are made? Also, any idea what kind of calories and carbs these
would have?
Lori R.>>

Lori, I saw a similar item at Trader Joes but the card count was VERY high - 22 grams or so per serving....so not sure what was added to the beans!!
Diana in RI

To Sue, in the June 28th newsletter you posted your "Crockpot Beef and Broccoli" recipe (I am embarrassed to say I am just getting around to trying it) can you tell me what cut of beef did you used?
JL in South Jersey

Hi Nancy, Re: Merrymaryan lipstick stain. SprayNWash Bright and White (alternative to bleach) removed a very stubborn stain from clothing for me. I had to rub it in then run through wash. Might also try dry powdered sink cleanser, rub in with a brush and then run through laundry.

For anyone looking for new ideas (with very detailed  instructions try www.tipnut.com. They publish a newsletter everyday. I have copied several I'd like to try for Christmas. One is Soap petals. This is made with petals from silk flowers, dipped in melted soap scraps. Would make a nice gift with maybe some lotion, etc. in a small basket.
Margaret, Tulsa

Does anyone have a recipe for fresh pork sausage?
Erma Jacksonville, FL

To Fran in Ontario August 4th newsletter:
Thank you for the link www.paintitpinkcanada.com . I have passed it on to all my email friends.
Barb in Ohio

Believe it or not. I got lipstick on my jeans, all over. take Crisco & rub it on spots works a miracle
Brenda from N,C,

Nancy I hope that your temperatures have been down so that it is cooler.

Yesterday, Tuesday, 8/4 it started to rain at 6:30 to 7:00 am and didn't stop raining until about 3:00 to 4:30 pm. We had flooding in our area and both of our daughters had problem getting home from work. One of our daughters did not have electric and called to find out about how to fix dinner. I said to use the grill and to put the vegetables in a old sauce pan and put that on the grill. They don't have a fireplace so that is why I said to use the grill. Our other daughter could not use the way home she uses all the time. I told her of a couple of other ways she could use. We have over 5 inches of rain in that time frame. We normally have a total of 3.8 inches of rain in the month of August. Our house is up but the front of our addition does flood when we have a heavy rain fall. I was wondering how Doris S. Indiana and her husband are with the rain that Indiana got on Tuesday.

I came across a recipe that I can't make because of the amount of eggs, olives and pickles that are used. This recipe is from James Mitchell, Palmer, from All My Children.

They Come From Miles Around Potato Salad

6 medium red or white potatoes, cooked, peeled and sliced
3 hard boiled eggs, thickly sliced
4 stalks celery, slit into ? inch slices
6 sweet gherkin pickles, sliced
4 to 5 spring or green onions, white sliced only
12 black olives pitted and cut in halved
? cup mayonnaise
? cup sour cream
? jalapeno pepper, fresh or bottled, seeded and diced, optional
salt
pepper

Boil the potato. Peel the potatoes, cut them in halve and sliced them thick. Add the rest of the ingredients in the bowl with the potatoes. Mix the salad dressing and stir into the potato salad.

NOTE: from James Mitchell, "This can be expanded and varied to taste. However, the mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeno and pickles are the key ingredients."

Everyone have a great. Nancy and 4 legged associate take care, stay safe and cool.
Susie Indy
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August 1, Brenda requested a recipe for rolled cookies that are refrigerated then baked the nest day. Here is a recipe that was given to me many years age from a previous minister's wife. They are very good !!!!

4 cups brown sugar, 1/2cup oleo plus 1/2cup Crisco shortening. 4 eggs, 1/2 tsp. salt. 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 tsp. cream of tartar, 1 TBs. baking soda, 1/2 cup water, 3 cups flour and nuts (chopped small) optional.

Mix the brown sugar, oleo and Crisco, eggs, vanilla and water with mixer till well blended, In another mixing bowl put salt, cream of tartar, soda, nuts and 4 cups flour. Using mixer on low combine dry ingredients well, then add to creamed mixture, mixture may be stiff. Turn batter out on floured board and knead in enough more flour until no longer sticky. Roll into a smooth roll and refrigerate overnight. Slice in 1/4" slices and bake.

375* 12 to 15 minutes, or until slightly brown. Can't remember how many it makes but I remember it makes several dozen.
Marilyn

Eve in WI, in the 8/4/09 newsletter is looking for a jalapeno cream cheese spread. Tona sent one in 2 years ago. I have made the spread and it is good!

Tomato Bread with Chile Cream Cheese Spread

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon crushed oregano
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 to 2/3 cup milk
1 (16 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, drained
2 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a loaf pan. Stir together first eight ingredients. Drain the tomatoes into a measuring cup and add enough milk to the liquid to make 2/3 cup. Add the liquid, eggs and oil to the dry ingredients and stir to blend. Cut the tomatoes into large chunks and carefully fold into the batter (it will be stiff). Spread into prepared pan, and bake for one hour. Makes one loaf.

Chile Cream Cheese Spread

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 small can diced green chiles, drained
or 1 jalapeno chile, minced

Mix cream cheese and chiles, adding a bit of milk to get to desired consistency. Spread cooled bread slices with Chile Cream Cheese Spread.
Tona in Bama in the June 2007 recipes.
Chris in NM
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Grandma O in Illinois, you are very welcome for your Dutch apple pie recipe!
Chris in NM

Sue, Illinois, I like to make these when we have extra cucumbers. They are good! They aren?t a meal, but still filling. Also, as Nancy said, nancyskitchen.com also has quite a few T & T cucumber recipes.

Cucumber Sandwiches

2 loaves party size rye bread
1 8oz package cream cheese
1 package Good Seasons dry Italian dressing mix
2 or 3 medium cucumbers
dry dill weed

Blend softened cream cheese and dressing mix. Spread on rye slices. Top with thin slices of cucumber, then sprinkle with dill. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Serve chilled. The bread absorbs the seasoning flavor if left refrigerated at least half a day.

These are great and easy! My hubby's cousin introduced these to us several years ago. I make them occasionally, and sprinkle dill on top before I serve them. Several friends also began making these since I first introduced them in Alamogordo. You may use French or Italian bread instead of the party size bread. You could also sprinkle paprika on top instead of the dill. Posted under Appetizers on Nancy?s Message Board.
Chris in NM
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Nancy, I keep cheese from molding by wrapping in saran wrap, then putting the wrapped cheese in my special Reynolds Handi Vac zip loks and take all the air out. The cheese keeps for several weeks this way.
Chris in NM