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TIPS 
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TIPS 
  • Helpful Holiday Tools
  • Homemade Pickles
  • Turkey Cooking Alternatives
  • Cupcake Tips
  • Stuffing Peppers
  • Cutting Boards
  • Time-Saving Kitchen Tools
  • Reheating Frozen Foods
  • Using Leftover Meats
  • Using Horseradish
  • Homemade Holiday Gifts
  • Substitutions
  • Cooking Rabbit
  • Chocolate
  • Freezing Tomatoes
  • Making a Subtle Sandwich
  • Reading Meat and Poultry Labels
  • Buying Seafood in Season
  • Identifying Mushrooms
  • Preparing Dried Seaweed
  • Egg Color, Size and Grading
  • Seasoning a Cast Iron Skillet
  • Frugal Menu Planning
  • Seafood Grilling Tips
  • How to Buy Fresh Vegetables 
  • 10 Uses for Carrot Pulp
  •  
    COOKBOOKS
  • Nathalie Dupree's Southern Memories
  • Cape Cod Wampanoag Cookbook
  • The Cook-Ahead Cookbook
  • Bread and Oil
  • One Potato, Two Potato
  • New Cookbooks
  • Favorite Cookbooks
  • Paul Kirk's Championship Barbecue
    reviewed in The Book Stall
     
    RECIPES 

    The Complete Guide to Edible Wild Plants, Mushrooms, Fruits, and Nuts
    Watercress Bisque
    Today, the only place you will see buffalo roaming freely arew on large ranches on the Plains and in the Rocky Mountain regions. The buffalo is no longer and endangered species, and buffalo ranchers are raising them by the thousands. Buffalo burgers taste great, and many people feel that buffalo is the most flavorful meat they have ever eaten. It has a sweeter and richer flavor than beef and is not gamey. Many consider this the meat of the new millenium. 

    I'll Have What They're Having
    Buffalo Burgers
    Today, the only place you will see buffalo roaming freely arew on large ranches on the Plains and in the Rocky Mountain regions. The buffalo is no longer and endangered species, and buffalo ranchers are raising them by the thousands. Buffalo burgers taste great, and many people feel that buffalo is the most flavorful meat they have ever eaten. It has a sweeter and richer flavor than beef and is not gamey. Many consider this the meat of the new millenium. . 

    Waldorf Salad
    Waldorf Salad
    Waldorf Salad
     love Waldorf Salad and it was always a family tradition. I have modified it for my own taste (no celery!!) and now I make Waldorf salad for Thanksgiving and Christmas whether at my home or with family and friends. --- Lynn Paul, the MSU Extension nutrition specialistn.

  • Corn Recipes
  • Waldorf Salad
  • Sweet Potato and Apple Casserole
  • Blueberry Muffins
  • Chicken and Dumplings
  • Broccoli Fries
  • Caprese Dip
  • Spicy Grilled Turkey Burgers
  • Asian Asparagus Toss
  • Rise and Shine Pasta
  • Herbed Goat Cheese Dip
  • Pea Pups
  • Cornmeal Cake
  • Chicken Casserole
  • Mashed Potatoes
  • Potatoes Baked in Sea Salt
  • Potatoes Roasted in Salt
  • Spicy Citrus Butter with Basil, Garlic, and Roasted Pecans
  • Crumb Topped Cherry Pie
  • Pumpkin Recipes
  • Cioppino
  • Potato Cake
  • Almond Bonbons
  • Rudolph's Peanut Butter Cookies
  • Quick Pasta Salad
  • Rudolph Sandwiches
  • Rosemary Chicken Almondine
  • Striped Bass with Oyster Stew
  • Spicy Green Tomato Soup with Crab & Country Ham
  • Apple Terrine of Foie Gras with Apple Brioche Charlotte, Fresh Blackberry Sauce, and Upland Cress
  • Blackberry-Walnut Cake with Caramel-Cream Cheese Frosting
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    The "Read My Lips" Cookbook
    A Culinary Journey of Memorable Meals

    Mastering Barbecue
    My Favorite Herb
    My Favorite Herb
    How North America's Great Chefs Savor the Flavor of Herbs

    Cookbooks Well Done

    101 Microwaving Secrets
    Food and Drink Magazines
    Food and Drink Magazines

    Fresh Tastes From The Garden State

    The Farmers' Market Guide to Vegetables


    Electric Fondue Pot

    Monday-to-Friday Chicken



    Wine Cellar

    More Kitchen Gadgets

  • Party Gril

  • USING LEFTOVER MEATS

    Sandwiches

    Almost all meats can be put in the blender and then mixed with a little mayonnaise to make a sandwich spread. Spreads can be made more flavorful with the addition of seasonings, chopped vegetables and eggs, mustard, pickles, and spices. Spread the mix on a piece of whole grain bread; add a slice of cheese and your favorite lettuce. You’ve got a delicious sandwich with just a small amount of leftover meat. 

    More leftover ideas available at All Things Frugal

    Meat Vendors
    HOMEMADE HOLIDAY GIFTS

    Foods and other homemade items make wonderful holiday gifts, especially for people on a budget. Try these low-cost gift ideas and recipes:

    • Create a fruit basket. Choose a few apples, oranges and/or canned fruits and arrange them in a basket or decorated paper bag.
    • Bake a loaf of bread or rolls either from scratch or frozen bread dough and deliver them to a friend while they are still warm.
    • Make festive dough ornaments (recipe below). Cut shapes with holiday cookie cutters and use ribbon as hangers.
    • Make play dough (recipe below). Place the dough in a plastic bag and decorate it with stickers or ribbon.
    • Share a batch of holiday cookies with a friend.
    • Make gift certificates using old Christmas cards or paper and stickers. 
    • List what you will do for the person, such as washing dishes, babysitting, or a free hug or cup of hot cocoa.
    Dough Ornaments

    2 cups white or whole wheat flour
    1 cup salt 
    1 cup water 

    Combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Add water, a little at a time, 
    mixing as you pour. Form into a ball and knead 7 to 10 minutes until dough is smooth. Shape into ornaments. Remember to put a hole in the ornament for hanging. A straw works well! Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes, or until dry. Dough can be made ahead and kept in a plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. 

    Play Dough

    1 cup flour 
    1 cup water 
    1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 
    2 Tablespoons cream of tartar 
    1/4 cup salt 
    Food coloring or flavored drink powder 

    Stir and cook over medium heat until thick. Keep in a plastic bag or wrap and put in refrigerator. 

    RECIPE: Rudolph Sandwiches

    Cut a slice of bread into four triangles and spread each with 
    peanut butter. Use pretzel sticks for antlers and raisins for eyes. Add a 
    half-cherry, strawberry, candy, piece of red apple with skin on for the 
    nose, or a touch of red frosting.

    RECIPE:Rudolph's Peanut Butter Cookies 

    1/2 cup margarine 
    1/2 cup peanut butter 
    11/4 cups flour 
    3/4 cup sugar
    1 egg 
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda 
    1/2 teaspoon baking powder 
    1/2 teaspoon vanilla 
    64 small pretzels 
    32 cinnamon red hot candies 
    Chocolate chips or raisins 

             Beat margarine and peanut butter for 30 seconds. Add half the 
    flour and all of the sugar, egg, baking soda, baking powder and vanilla. 
    Beat until thoroughly combined. Stir in the remaining flour. Cover and 
    chill 1 hour or until easy to handle. 
             Work with half the dough at the time, keeping the rest 
    refrigerated. Using 1 tablespoon of dough, shape it into a triangle about 2 
    1/2 inches long and 2 inches wide on an ungreased cookie sheet. Lightly 
    press pretzel antlers into sides at wide end of triangles. Add red candy 
    noses and chocolate chips or raisins for eyes. 
            Bake at 375 degrees for 7 to 8 minutes or until bottoms are 
    lightly browned. Let cool 2 minutes on the cookie sheet. Carefully remove 
    to rack to cool. Makes 32.

    Holiday Breads

    Use your favorite quick bread recipe: banana, pumpkin, etc. Use small
    coffee cans, soup cans or even tuna cans to make different sizes and shapes
    for attractive gift giving. Be certain to grease cans thoroughly to prevent 
    sticking. Wrap the baked bread in plastic wrap or bags. Decorate with 
    stickers, ribbons or holiday wrap. 
     

    The holidays are a great time to encourage reading together as a family, singing carols, making holiday crafts or participating in group activities like sledding or playing games. Families can also spend time together stringing popcorn and making paper chains as decorations, or gathering in the kitchen to make special gifts like cookies, quick breads or ornaments.

    Six easy ways to enjoy each other around the holiday table

    1. 1. Try one new food and make a new favorite for this year.
    2. 2. Set your table in a festive way and add holiday colors.
    3. 3. Share memories at mealtime about what makes you special
    4. 4. Turn off the TV and listen to holiday music.
    5. 5. Wash hands and store leftovers safely to keep everyone healthy for the holidays.
    6. 6. Hang around after the meal and read a holiday book. 

    Stonewall Kitchen Harvest
    Celebrating the Bounty of the Seasons by Jim Stott, Jonathan King and Kathy Gunst 
  • ONE PIZZA TWELVE WAYS

  • from Grow Your Own Pizza

    Pizza is one of those foods that always taste great. This recipe makes twelve pieces, so invite some friends to a pizza party from your own pizza garden!

    Tools
    vegetable brush
    paper towels
    paring knife and cutting board
    several bowls (cereal bowls are good)
    scissors
    cookie sheet
    mixing spoon
    can opener
    table knife
    pot holder
    Ingredients
    From Your Garden
    3 small tomatoes or 1 big one
    1 clove of garlic
    12 basil leaves
    (Whatever else you grew: 4 oregano leaves, 1 sprig parsley, 1 sweet red pepper, 2 small onions, and as much as you like of other favorites.)
    From the Market
    1 pizza crust (packaged in a roll in the refrigerated section of the market)
    8-ounce can tomato sauce
    2 cups mozzarella cheese
    TIP
    How much will you need? Start with one of each vegetable you like. If that's not enough, run to the garden to get more. If you have more than you need, make a salad!
     
    Steps
    1. Wash and dry all the veggies and herbs.
    2. Cut out the button on the top of each tomato. Cut the tomatoes in half from top to bottom, then hold them, cut side down, over the sink and squeeze gently until most of the seeds fall out. Chop the tomatoes into small pieces and put them in a bowl.
    3. Using scissors, cut the herbs into small pieces. Toss the snipped herbs with your fingers to mix them.
    4. Chop the veggies into small pieces. Put each veggie in a different bowl.
    5. Spread the pizza crust in a pan according to the instructions on the package.
    6. Put one clove of garlic on the cutting board and crush it with the back of the spoon. Pick off the papery pieces and set them aside.
    7. Pick up the smashed pieces of garlic and rub them over the whole pizza crust.
    8. Spread a thin layer of tomato sauce all over the pizza crust.
    9. Using the table knife, draw lines in the tomato sauce to mark off 12 equal-size pieces.
    10. Put different pizza toppings in each square. Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese on top.
    11. Bake the pizza a 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes.

    Grow Your Own Pizza : Gardening Plans and Recipes for Kids 
                      by Constance Hardesty. 
    Paperback - 128 pages. 
                         Fulcrum, 2000.
     "Grow Your Own Pizza shows you how to grow great-tasting food the natural way, without chemicals," explains gardening trainer Constance Hardesty. Designed as an activity resource book for school children, this text is also a handy guide for adult gardeners and family cooks. The gardening advice is well grounded and the recipes are simple, but interesting.
     Garden plots for nearly two dozen different types of gardens are mapped out, with varietal recommendations and cultivation tips included. The plans are organized into sections as Easy, Medium or Advanced to match the development and gardening interest level of each youngster.
     No large garden plots are required for any of these plans; most can be grown in containers, flower beds or small garden plots. Basic gardening tools, such as a shovel and rake, are sufficient.Hardesty, an instructor at the Denver Botanic Gardens, offers handy tips for both garden and kitchen. Her innovative garden plans and clever recipes help to make gardening more fun for kids of all ages.
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