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The purpose of this recipe newsletter is to post requests and replies from our members and to post all their great tried and tested (TNT) recipes.

Dianne in Wisconsin asked for the other small cake recipes I mentioned in a earlier newsletter, so will divide them up into two parts, in case
Nancy doesn't have enough room for all of them at one time. These are all TNT recipes that we've been enjoying for many years, and hope you
will too.

Apricot Gooey Cake

Cook 18 large dried apricot halves in water to cover, until tender.

Drain and mash; set aside.
1-2/3 cups flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. lemon extract
3/4 cup water
Cream together the sugar and shortening. Add egg and extracts; mix in well. Combine dry ingredients and add alternately to the creamed mixed with the water, blending well after each addition. Blend in 2 tbsp. of mashed apricots thoroughly. Turn batter into 9 inch square pan, that has been well greased and floured on the bottom. Bake at 350º for 35 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool; frost with Apricot Coconut Topping.

Apricot Coconut Topping:
Combine 2 tbsp. butter, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar and the remaining mashed apricots in saucepan. Cook, over medium heat, 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add 1/2 cup flaked coconut. Spread over cake while topping is warm.
Judy (in Alaska)
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Licorice Lemon Cake

1-3/4 cups flour
2-1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup soft butter
2 eggs
1 tbsp. anise seed
1 tbsp. grated lemon rind
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. lemon extract

Put first four ingredients in bowl for electric mixer. Add remaining other ingredients. Beat for 2 minutes on low speed. Put batter into well
greased and lightly floured 9 inch square pan on the bottom. Bake 375º for 30 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the
center. Cook and frost with Lemon Butter Frosting.

Lemon Butter Frosting
Cream together well:
1/4 cup butter
2 tbsp. milk
1 tsp. lemon rind
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
2 cups powdered sugar
Note: Can thin with a little milk, if necessary.
Judy (in Alaska)
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Busy Day Chocolate Cake

1-1/3 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
14 cup shortening
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 squares melted unsweetened chocolate

Put first four ingredients in the bowl of electric mixer. Add remaining ingredients. Beat for 3 minutes on low speed. Put batter into well greased 8 or 9 inch baking pan, greased and floured on bottom only.

Bake at 350º for 35 to 40 minutes, until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Can frost, or serve warm with whipped cream. Delicious moist chocolate cake, when in a hurry.
Judy (in Alaska)
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For Jesica in Georgia--- I should have been more specific. 2 cans 26oz EACH. The Houston's Bar B Q Beans recipe, as you can imagine, is a scaled down version of what I observed in their kitchen as they were cooking what looked like 10 gallons. Anyway, the recipe in Nancy's letter Is what I wrote down when I was cooking them for a crowd. Most of the time I halve the recipe. For you. I would use two 15oz cans for 6 people and you will have plenty with leftovers.

Modified Houston's Beans for 2, 15oz CANS
3 slices bacon chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 cans Ranch Style Beans 15oz each

Saute onion in bacon until limp and mix with rest. Cook in dish in 250 F oven for an hour.
Jim in Texas
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I have free AVG antivirus program on my desktop. Several days ago I did a search for a particular power cord for a PDA I have. I clicked on a link that was listed and hit a site that was setup to infect a computer with a virus. The site was one that said I had been infected with a virus and the only way I could remove it to purchase and run their software.

The virus was one that redirected the browser to another site. The virus program found that there was a virus but did not remove it. After may trial and errors, one of our family member's husband sent me a message to call him and he could help me. I did and now the virus is gone. Thank you Jon for your help.
Nancy Rogers

Hi all,
Here is a recipe that a friend gave me and I tried it last Sunday morning for breakfast. It is baked in an electric skillet which would make it wonderful to make when it gets hot or when cooking in an RV. It was easy, tasty and keeps quite well.

Electric Skillet Sour Cream Coffee Cake

1 1/2 c flour
1 c sugar
2 t baking powder
1/2 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1 t nutmeg or cinnamon or combination
1 c sour cream
2 eggs
1/2 c chopped nuts (optional)

In a mixing bowl, stir the above ingredients until creamy. Heat an electric skillet to 280 degrees. Spray with Pam. When the light goes out, pour batter in pan, cover (close vent if you have one) Bake 25 minutes.

Topping:
1/2 c brown sugar
1 t cinnamon
2 T melted butter
2 T flour
1 t nutmeg
1/2 c chopped nuts

Mix, sprinkle over top of cake after it has baked. Turn off the electric skillet. Cover and let stand 10 minutes.

My electric skillet is probably 10 inches square. You might have a thinner coffee cake and have to adjust time if your pan is larger.

Has anyone else found recipes for baking cakes, biscuits, etc. in their electric skillet? I would be interested to give others a try. I prefer using an electric skillet to the stove/oven in my RV. Propane is way too expensive and most sites have electric hookups.
Carolyn in Los Banos
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Sandy,
Here you go with the diabetic recipes that I have made up plus others that I use on a regular basis; hope you enjoy them.
Pam in Maine

Pumpkin Chip Muffins

Mix:
2 cups Splenda
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
4 eggs

Add:
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Add:
15 ounce can pumpkin
3 cups flour

Fold in:
6 oz regular size or mini chocolate chips (optional)
Spoon into muffin pans sprayed with Pam and bake 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
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Raisin Bran Muffins

Mix and let set 5 minutes:
3 cups Raisin Bran
2 cups hot water

Mix:
2 cups Splenda
1 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
4 eggs

Add:
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
3 cups flour

Add:
Reserved Raisin Bran mix
Spoon into muffin pans sprayed with Pam and bake 375 degrees for 25 minutes.
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Nancy, these are for the lady who is tired of eating out and needs simple dinners for 2. There are 2 pages of dishes under Cooking for Two.

I put this dish together with what I had left in the cupboard and fridge. Turned out very well! In fact this is on the menu this week! T & T

Quick Ham and Beans for Two

2 # 2 cans cannellini beans w/ liquid *
1 large precooked smoked pork chop
1/2 medium onion, diced
pepper to taste
baked cornbread on the side - I use the Jiffy mix
Cube the smoked pork chop in 1/2" pieces.
 
Combine with undrained beans and diced onion. Add pepper to taste. Heat in small to medium saucepan at low to medium heat till completely heated through, about 30 minutes. Serves 2 Serve with cornbread. *There is no need to add salt because the smoked pork chop already contains enough salt for flavor.

* These are white kidney beans. If you can't find them in your stores, you could use little northerns or navy beans. listed under Cooking for Two on Nancy's message board.
Chris in NM
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Elegant Pork Chops (For Two)

2 pork loin chops (1 inch thick)
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup uncooked instant rice
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Dash pepper

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the pork chops in oil; set aside. In an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish, combine soup, milk, rice and seasonings; mix well. Top with pork chops. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until meat is tender. Uncover and bake 5 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Yield: 2 servings
Jay
listed under Cooking for Two on Nancy's message board.
Chris in NM
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Hamburger Soup for Two

1/2 pound ground beef
3 cups water
1 cup tomato juice
1/4 cup shredded carrots
1 cup diced potatoes
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons uncooked rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt

Brown beef in skillet, chopping into bite size pieces as it browns. Drain and add to 3 cups boiling water in sauce pan. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for approximately 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Marilynn
listed under Cooking for Two on Nancy's message board.
Chris in NM 
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For Betty in MS: I liked the chicken stock/broth recipe. Will save the carcasses of the next couple of rotisseried chickens I get (COSTCO is the absolute best), and make some broth/stock.
Thanks. jeanlock in McLean VA

Here are two more tasty small cake recipes for Dianne in Wisconsin.

Scotch Spice Cake

Pour 1/3 cup boiling water over 1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats. Stir
in 3/4 cup undiluted evaporated milk; cool.

1-1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs

Put the first five ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Stir in raisins and nuts. In a separate bowl cream sugars and shortening together. Blend in eggs; one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the cooled oatmeal. Add the dry ingredients gradually. Mix thoroughly. Turn batter into a 9 inch square pan, that has been well greased and lightly floured on the bottom. Bake at 350º for about 40 to 45 minutes, or till test done with a toothpick. Cool and frost with Coffee Frosting, or sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Coffee Frosting
Cream together 2 tbsp. butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 to 2 tsp. instant coffee granules and 2 to 3 tbsp. milk until spreading consistency
Judy (in Alaska)
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Square Dance Nut Cake

1-2/3 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 cup soft butter
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup milk
3 unbeaten egg whites
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. lemon extract
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Put first four ingredients into bowl of an electric mixer. Add butter, shortening and milk. Beat on low speed for 1-1/2 minutes. Add egg whites and extracts. Beat another 1-1/2 minutes on low. Stir in chopped nuts.

Turn batter into a 8 inch square pan, well greased and lightly floured on the bottom. Bake at 350º for about 40 minutes, or till toothpick comes out clean, when inserted near the middle. Cool thoroughly. Cut cake into four squares. Frost two cake squares with the white frosting and two with chocolate frosting. Arrange checkerboard fashion, and decorate with additional chopped nuts on the sides of cake, putting a few on top in the middle. A wonderful tasty quick-mix cake.

Checkerboard Frosting
Blend together 2-1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 tbsp. melted butter and 1 tbsp. warm milk. Stir in *1 egg yolk and 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Beat until spreading consistency, adding 1/4 to 1/2 cup additional powdered sugar, if necessary. Add 1 square melted unsweetened chocolate to one-third of the frosting; gradually stir in 1 to 3 tbsp. milk until spreading consistency.

*Note: I haven't made this cake in a very long time. When I use to make it, there wasn't a warning about raw eggs, so you may want to use a egg substitute, or just omit?
Judy (in Alaska)
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Jae in Central OK and others might be interested in the ConAgra website to find where they might be able to purchase cans of Ranch Style Beans in different parts of the country. It has a store locator site based on zip code. Check out http://www.conagrafoods.com/consumer/

Washington, DC's 20009 zip code where my son lives lists five locations within 5 miles and several more within 10 miles.
Jessica in Georgia

Good Morning just when we thought spring was here another frost today. Does anyone have a TNT recipe for cheesecake? Don't know what I would do without all the wonderful cooks out there always willing to share.
Thanks, BG in Indy

Good morning.
First off, thank you for this website and secondly, I would like to thank you for your dedication to this website.

And I am “one who needs her daily fix of NancyLand”.
Please continue to be blessed and a blessing to others.
Kim

Betty in MS. In the newsletter of 4-27-10 you stated you are working with the ladies auxiliary at church putting a new cookbook together. If your auxiliary mails out the cookbooks for purchase, I would be very interested in purchasing one once you get the particulars.
Betty in MD.

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