Corn Pudding Recipe sent in by Jenise J.

Ingredients:

1/4-cup margarine, melted
1/2 c evaporated milk
4-cup cream-style corn
4 eggs, beaten
3/4-cup all-purpose flour
Mixing bowl
2 Tbsp. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tea nutmeg, cinnamon
Salt / pepper to taste
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
Spoon

Directions:
Pre heat your oven to 350 degrees. Grease baking dish with margarine. Combine corn, eggs, flour, evaporated milk, melted butter, brown sugar, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Pour mixture into baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 60 minutes or until knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Enjoy

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Banana Nut Bread courtesy of the Cave Creek Ladies

Ingredients:
1/2 c. Sugar
1 1/2 c. Flour
1 tsp. Baking soda
2 Eggs, beaten
1/2 c. Margarine/Butter
1 c. ripe bananas
1 tsp. Vanilla Extract
1/4 c. flaked coconut
1/4 c. Raisins
1/2 c. Pecans, chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small mixing bowl crack the eggs remove the shells and pour eggs into large mixing bowl. Using beater beat the eggs about 2 minutes. Add flour, soda, Vanilla extract, mashed bananas, melted butter, sugar and stir Mixture until moistened. Fold in pecans, coconut and raisins. Use non-stick spray and spray the 9x3 loaf pan. Pour in batter and bake until done, or until wooden pick comes out clean, about 60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes

Aunt Irene’s Sloppy Joe Recipe

Ingredients:

2 medium chopped red onions            

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 red bell pepper                                   

4 cloves of garlic, minced

1 tsp salt                                            

½ tsp pepper

½ tsp fresh thyme leaves             

1 ½ lean ground beef

1-cup chili sauce                         

1-cup beer

3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce        

3 tbsp red pepper sauce

4 hamburger buns                           

3 tbsp scallions

Directions:

Brown meat in skillet using 1 tbsp vegetable oil until browned or, about 3 to 4 minutes and set aside. Brown scallions, bell pepper, garlic, salt, pepper and thyme in oil until scallions are soft not brown; about 10 minutes on medium-low heat. Add meat chili sauce beer, Worcestershire sauce and pepper sauce and stir. Heat to simmer about 15 minutes cover so that the flavor stays in.  Toast buns in broiler and place on serving plates. Spoon Sloppy Joe mix over buns and serve with potato chips and pickles. Serves 8.

Bread Selection for the Ceremony of Tashlich by Molly

On the Jewish New Year, Rosh Hashanah, there is a ceremony called Tashlich. During the ceremony, Jews traditionally go to the ocean, stream, or river to pray for forgiveness. They throw rice paper or breadcrumbs into the water and God forgives all their yearly sin symbolically when the fish devour their breadcrumbs or the rice paper dissolves. Occasionally, people ask what kind of breadcrumbs should be thrown. Here are some humorous suggestions provided by Molly for what breads might be most appropriate for each specific sins and misbehavior.

Sin Type	Bread Type to Use
Being overly smothering	Angel Food Cake
Laziness	Any long loaf
Being holier than thou	Bagels
Sycophancy, ass-kissing	Brownies
Auto theft	Caraway
Raising your voice too often	Challah
Indecent photography	Cheesecake
Telling bad jokes/puns	Corn Bread
Having racist attitudes	Crackers
Trashing the environment	Dumplings
Erotic sins	French Bread
Sins of chutzpah	Fresh Bread
Abrasiveness	Grits
Taking unnecessary risks	Hero Bread
Lechery and promiscuity	Hot Buns
Promiscuity with gentiles	Hot Cross Buns
War-mongering	Kaiser Rolls
Sins committed in haste	Matzoth
Timidity or Cowardice	Milk Toast
Complex sins	Multi-Grain
Silliness, eccentricity	Nut Bread
Dropping in without notice	Popovers
Heavy drug use	Poppy Seed
Twisted sins	Pretzels
Pride and egotism	Puff Pastry
Particularly dark sins	Pumpernickel
Impetuosity	Quick Bread
Tasteless sins	Rice Cakes
Sophisticated racism	Ritz Crackers
Excessive irony	Rye Bread
Cheating / not giving full value	Shortbread
Bad temperedness	Sourdough
Petty larceny	Stollen
Minor substance abuse	Stoned Wheat
Over-eating	Stuffing
Dressing immodestly	Tarts
Causing injury to others	Tortes
Sins of indecision	Waffles
Ordinary sins	White Bread
Jingoism, chauvinism	Yankee Doodles

Helpful hints for weight loss ideas & cooking from Colleen

• If you are on a diet, drink Jasmine Tea or lighter teas that have their own natural sweetness, you will not have to add sugar.
• You can make your own spiced teas and ciders. Heat tea or cider to a boil. If you place orange peels, cloves (whole) and cinnamon sticks into cheesecloth, tie and seep into hot tea or cider. Leave 15 minutes or to taste.
• If you drink about 4 cups of Green Tea everyday you can help your body fight cancer.
• That you can rid yourself of belly fat eating peanut butter. They say if you eat peanut butter everyday you can loose 25 lbs a year.
• That ½ cup of blue berries everyday can double the amount of antioxidants in your system and unlock the healing power in your body.
• Gelatin is high in amino acids and if you eat a daily dose it will reduce joint pain.
• Always chill juices prior to adding beverages
• Clove garlic and pepper become stronger when frozen.
• Instant potatoes make good stew thickeners.
• Spray grills with Pam prior to using to prevent sticking and help with cleanup.
• Use oil sparingly when making sauces. This allows other flavors to come through.
• Meat that is chilled will cut thinner.
• Tomatoes help to tenderize roast.
• Lemon juice rubbed on fish will help to tenderize it.
• When baking bread place a small dish of water nearby to help keep crust from becoming too hard and brown.
• You can warm bread in a microwave if you have a glass of water inside with the bread to keep in moisture.
• If you are baking with glass pans, reduce the temperature by 25 degrees.
• If you enjoy a spicy aroma, toss orange and lemon rinds into the fireplace. 

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Chiles Relleno sent in by Luz

Ingredients:

4 lb. Monterey Jack Cheese
Chiles Relleno Sauce
4 oz can Green chilies peeled
2 tsp flour
12” fry pan
2 eggs separated
1 tsp oil

Directions:
Cube cheese (1x1x1/2) and cut chilies into two strips. Wrap each Chile around each cube of cheese. Roll into flour. Beat egg whites until stiff, not dry. Beat yokes slightly. Fold egg yokes into white then fold in flour. Dip stuffed chilies into hot oil until golden brown on each side. Drain well. You can refrigerate chilies to heat later if you wish. The coat will flatten in frig but will puff again when heated. Use Chiles Relleno Sauce recipe below to make sauce. Add sauce to chilies and reheat 5 min. Serve with a spoonful of sauce over each Chile. Serves 8.

Chiles Relleno Sauce

Ingredients:
3 tbsp onion
½ tsp salt
1 clove Garlic crushed
¼ tsp Oregano
¾ tsp oil
Dash pepper
1 cup canned Tomatoes
2 cups Chicken broth

Directions:
Cook onion and garlic in oil until tender but not brown. Add tomatoes and cook 3-4 minutes more mashing and stirring. Put mix through sieve in extra smooth sauce is desired. Combine mix with broth, salt, pepper and oregano. Bring to boil.

Simply Scrumptious Sicilian Baked Ziti sent in by Dawn

Ingredients:

½ lb Italian sausage, pork or turkey            
1 lb ground beef/turkey                    

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese              
Garlic bread                                               

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese                    
Lg. baking pan

1-cup shredded provolone cheese               
32 oz spaghetti sauce

16 oz container Ricotta Cheese                   
1 tsp oil

1 egg beaten                                              
Lg. mixing bowl

2 tbsp Italian Seasoning (Oregano, basil, bay leaves, parsley, garlic and salt)

1 large box ziti noodles (I like the kind with lines better than the smooth ones)

Directions:

Brown meats and drain well. Cook noodles per box instructions. Mix cheeses, egg and seasoning in bowl. When noodles are cooked, drain and add the remaining sauce, Mix noodles, cheese and meat together and pour into pan. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes at 375. Uncover and broil for 5 minutes. Serve with garlic bread and tossed salad.

Easy Yogurt Pie sent in by Judy.

Ingredients:

8 oz each fruit yogurt [2 containers]
8 oz Cool Whip thawed
Fresh strawberries
6 oz Graham Cracker Ready Pie Crust

Directions:
Fold yogurt into whipped topping, blending real well. Spoon whipped yogurt into piecrust. Freeze until firm 4 hours or overnight. Move to refrigerator at lest 30 minutes for soft cutting. This keeps in the refrigerator for a week & can be refrozen. Top with strawberries and serve. Judy states that this frozen pie is easy and good. It is also low in calories if you are counting calories. 100 gm of yogurt equals 95 calories.

Ever Wonder What Your Dessert Choice Says About You?

Someone sent in this DESSERT ANALYSIS for you to review - Just for fun! If all of the desserts listed below were sitting in front of you, which would you choose? (Sorry, you can only pick one!)
Angel Food - Brownies - Lemon Meringue - Vanilla Cake/Chocolate Icing - Strawberry Short Cake - Chocolate Cake/Chocolate Icing - Ice Cream - Carrot Cake. After you choose your favorite one, read your personality results:

· Angel food - Sweet, loving and, cuddly, you love all warm and fuzzy items. You are a little nutty at times. Sometimes you need an ice cream cone at the end of the day. Others perceive you as being childlike and immature at times.

· Brownies - You are adventurous and love new ideas. You are a champion of underdogs and a slayer of dragons. When tempers flare up, you whip out your saber. You are always the oddball with a unique sense of humor and direction. You tend to be very loyal.

· Lemon Meringue - Smooth, sexy, & articulate with your hands. You are an excellent after-dinner speaker and a good teacher. But don't try to walk and chew gum at the same time. A bit of a diva at times, but you have many friends.

· Vanilla Cake/Chocolate Icing - You're fun loving, sassy and humorous. Not very grounded in life, very indecisive and lack motivation. Everyone enjoys being around you, but you are a practical joker. Others should be cautious in making you mad. However, you are a friend for life.

· Strawberry Short Cake - You’re romantic, warm and loving. You care about other people and can be counted on in a pinch. You tend to melt. You can be overly emotional and sensitive at times.

· Chocolate Cake/Chocolate Icing - You're sexy, always ready to give and receive. You’re very creative, adventurous, ambitious, and passionate. You have a cold exterior but are warm on the inside. Not afraid to take chances. Will not settle for anything average in life. Love to laugh.

· Any Flavor Ice Cream - You like sports, whether it is baseball, football, basketball, or soccer. If you could, you would like to participate, but you enjoy watching sports. You don't like to give up the remote control. You tend to be self-centered and high maintenance.

· Carrot Cake - You are a very fun loving person, who likes to laugh. You are fun to be with. People like to hang out with you. You are a very warm hearted person and a little quirky at times. You have many loyal friends.

Remember this is just for fun, there is no scientific evidence to ensure that the above results have been scientifically proven to be true :-)

Calorie Counting Help

Once you determine that you want to count calories, you must determine what your daily calorie intake should be. Let’s assume that you and your doctor have decided that you want you to weigh 160 pounds. You can determine what your daily calorie intake as follows. If you are a woman, multiply your desired weight by 11 to determine your calorie intake.

If you are a man, multiply your desired weight by 12 to determine your calorie intake.

Examples

Remember, for these examples, you and your doctor have decided that your desired weight is 160 pounds.

In this 1st example, you are a female who wants to weigh 160 pounds.

 160 x 11 = 1760 daily calorie intake.

30% of your calorie intake should be “good” fat

1760 x 30%= 528 

528 divided by 9 = 58.6

or eat 59 grams of “good” fat daily.

In this 2nd example, you are a male who wants to weigh 160 pounds.

   160 x 12 = 1920 daily calories.

30% of your calorie intake should be “good” fat

1920 x 30%= 576

576 divided by 9 = 64

or eat 64 grams of “good” fat daily.

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Making a Blintz

This is a recipe handed down from my great grandmother - Enjoy

Ingredients:
4 eggs                                           2 cups milk

4 tbsp salad oil                            1½ cup sifted flour
1 tsp. Salt                                    2 cups sour cream
½ cup butter                               Confection sugar
Medium bowl                               Mixer
Plastic wrap                                Fry pan

Directions: 

Make fillings first. Make both of the fillings or double one recipe. Then, in a medium bowl beat eggs, oil and milk together. Slowly add flour and salt and beat until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Batter should be consistency of heavy cream. Put ½ tsp. butter in skillet at medium heat. Add 3 tbsp of batter and spread evenly. Lightly brown batter on the bottom and remove. Continue until all the batter has been used. Stack blintzes with browned side on top. Place 3 tbsp of a filling on top of a blintz and fold. Fold ends in to cover the filling and roll. Use melted butter to close seams. You can freeze now and keep for a week. If you refrigerate they keep for 1-2 days. To cook now, melt the rest of the butter in skillet. Cook over low heat seam side down until golden brown. Keep cooked blintzes warm and serve hot with sour cream.

Cheese Blintz Filling

Ingredients:

6 oz pkg. softened Cream cheese              

4 tbsp. Sugar
4 cups dry Cottage cheese or Ricotta       

2 egg yolks                                                 
½ tsp Vanilla extract                                  

Medium bowl

Directions: 

In medium bowl combine cheese, egg yolk, sugar and vanilla. Beat with mixer until smooth then refrigerate until ready to use. Makes 2 ½ cups of filling.

Apple Blintz Filling

Ingredients:
4 lbs tart cooking apples peeled     2 cups sugar

2 tsp cinnamon                                  ¼ tsp nutmeg
Medium saucepan

Directions: 

In a medium saucepan, combine apples, cinnamon, sugar & nutmeg. Cook filling over low heat for 15 minutes, or until apples are tender. Cover and let it stand about ½ hour. Makes 2 cups of filling.
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Wave your Flag Cake

To honor our service men and women:

Ingredients: 

1 qt. strawberries (about 4 cups), divided, 

1-1/2 cups boiling water, 

1 pkg. (8-serving size) JELL-O Brand Gelatin, any red flavor, 

Ice cubes, 1-cup cold water,

1 pkg. (12 oz.) pound cake, cut into 10 slices, 

1-1/3 cups blueberries, divided, 

1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip whipped Topping, thawed

Directions:

Slice the strawberries in half & set aside. Stir boiling water into dry gelatin mix in large bowl 2 minutes until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to measure 2 cups. Add to gelatin; stir until ice is melted. Refrigerate 5 min. or until slightly thickened (consistency of unbeaten egg whites). Meanwhile, line bottom of 13x9-inch dish with cake slices. Add sliced strawberries; 1 cup of the blueberries to thickened gelatin; stir gently. Spoon over cake slices. Refrigerate four hrs. or until firm. Spread whipped topping over gelatin. Arrange strawberry halves on whipped topping for "stripes" of "flag." Arrange remaining 1/3-cup blueberries on whipped topping for "stars." Store leftover cake in refrigerator. 160 Calories per serving. Recipe received free from  KraftKitchens.com 

Healthy Food Chart from Donna

Donna, identified as an RN took a lot of time to type this chart and send it in to be published "Share with Everyone" about foods and their healthy properties.
Apples - Protects your heart prevents constipation Blocks diarrhea Improves lung capacity Cushions joints
Apricots Combats cancer Controls blood pressure Saves your eyesight Shields against Alzheimer's slows aging process
Artichokes Aids digestion Lowers cholesterol Protects your heart Stabilizes blood sugar Guards against liver disease
Avocados Battles diabetes Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes Controls blood pressure Smooths skin
Bananas Protects your heart Quiets a cough Strengthens bones Controls blood pressure
Blocks diarrhea
Beans Prevents constipation Helps hemorrhoids Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer
Stabilizes blood sugar
Beets Controls blood pressure Combats cancer Strengthens bones Protects your heart
Helps weight loss
Blueberries Combats cancer Protects your heart Stabilizes blood sugar Boosts memory
Prevents constipation
Broccoli Strengthens bones Saves eyesight Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure
Cabbage Combats cancer Prevents constipation Promotes weight loss Protects your heart
Helps prevent hemorrhoids
Cantaloupe Saves eyesight Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer
Supports immune system
Carrots Saves eyesight Protects your heart Prevents constipation Combats cancer \
Promotes weight loss
Cauliflower Protects against Prostate Cancer Combats Breast Cancer Strengthens bones
Banishes bruises Guards against heart disease
Cherries Protects your heart Combats Cancer Ends insomnia Slows aging process
Shields against Alzheimer's
Chestnuts Promotes weight loss Protects your heart Lowers cholesterol Combats Cancer
Controls blood pressure
Chili peppers Aids digestion Soothes sore throat Clears sinuses Combats Cancer Boosts immune system
Figs Promotes weight loss Helps stops strokes Lowers cholesterol Combats Cancer Controls blood pressure
Fish Protects your heart Boosts memory Combats Cancer Supports immune system
Flax Aids digestion Battles diabetes Protects your heart Improves mental health
Boosts immune system
Garlic Lowers cholesterol Controls blood pressure Combats cancer kills bacteria Fights fungus
Grapefruit Protects against heart attacks Promotes Weight loss Helps stops strokes
Combats Prostate Cancer Lowers cholesterol
Grapes saves eyesight Conquers kidney stones Combats cancer Enhances blood flow Protects your heart
Green tea Combats cancer Protects your heart Helps stops strokes Promotes Weight loss
Kills bacteria
Honey Heals wounds Aids digestion Guards against ulcers Increases energy Fights allergies
Lemons Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure Smooths skin Stops scurvy
Limes Combats cancer Protects your heart Controls blood pressure Smooths skin
Stops scurvy
Mangoes Combats cancer Boosts memory Regulates thyroid aids digestion Shields against Alzheimer's
Mushrooms Controls blood pressure Lowers cholesterol Kills bacteria Combats cancer Strengthens bones
Oats Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer Battles diabetes prevents constipation Smooths skin
Olive oil Protects your heart Promotes Weight loss Combats cancer Battles diabetes Smoothes skin
Onions Reduce risk of heart attack Combats cancer Kills bacteria Lowers cholesterol Fights fungus
Oranges Supports immune systems combats cancer Protects your heart straightens respiration
Peaches prevents constipation Combats cancer Helps stops strokes aids digestion Helps prevent hemorrhoids
Peanuts Protects against heart disease Promotes Weight loss Combats Prostate Cancer Lowers cholesterol Aggravates Diverticulitis
Pineapple Strengthens bones Relieves colds Aids digestion Dissolves warts Blocks diarrhea
Prunes Slows aging process prevents constipation boosts memory Lowers cholesterol Protects against heart disease
Rice Protects your heart Battles diabetes conquers kidney stones Combats cancer Helps stops strokes
Strawberries Combats cancer Protects your heart boosts memory calms stress
Sweet potatoes Saves your eyesight Lifts mood Combats cancer Strengthens bones
Tomatoes Protects prostate Combats cancer Lowers cholesterol Protects your heart
Walnuts Lowers cholesterol Combats cancer boosts memory Lifts mood Protects against heart disease
Water Promotes Weight loss Combats cancer Conquers kidney stones Smooths skin
Watermelon Protects prostate Promotes Weight loss Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes Controls blood pressure
Wheat germ Combats Colon Cancer prevents constipation Lowers cholesterol Helps stops strokes improves digestion
Yogurt Guards against ulcers Strengthens bones Lowers cholesterol Supports immune systems Aids digestion
Beware: If you are currently taking medicine for any of the ailments mentioned you ought to be advised by your doctor if they are safe for you to eat. If you are taking blood pressure medicine to control your blood pressure and it is working, you might have a bad reaction to Apricots. They might work with your medicine to lower your blood pressure too much and you might end up in the hospital or worse.
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Easy Stroganoff

Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef ¼ cup onions
1 clove garlic pressed 1/3 cup milk
1 can cream of mushroom soup 2 tbsp cooking sherry
½ cup sour cream 1 tbsp salt
cooked noodles or rice skillet
 
Directions:
Brown meat, onions and garlic in skillet and drain. Add soup and milk and reduce heat. Stir in Sherry and sour cream. Serve over cooked noodles or rice.

German Potato Salad

Ingredients:
3 lbs boiled red potatoes
1 chopped onion
1 tsp parsley
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp Pillsbury flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
Directions: 
Combine flour, sugar oil and vinegar. Then, mix potatoes, parsley and onions together adding liquid mix. Season potato salad with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until serving.

One of many Food Storage Guides

Beef:
Ground beef, stew meat 2 days
Roast, steak 3-5 days
Pork:
Roast 3-5 days
Ham - whole 7 days
Bacon 7 – 14 days
Chops, spareribs 2-3 days
Sausage 1-2 days
Veal:
Roast, chops 4 days
Lamb:
Roast, chops 3-5 days
Ground Lamb 2 days
Poultry:
Chicken, turkey – whole 1-2 days
Chicken cut up 2 days
Cooked Meat:
Leftovers 4 days
Poultry 2 days
Frankfurters 4-5 days
Luncheon meat 3 days

Safe Fingerpaint and Play Dough for Children

Kool Aid and Dannon yogurt make a fine finger paint for children. Best part is your child will love it and it won’t hurt the child if they lick their fingers!

Also here is a recipe someone sent in for another safe treat.



Eatable play dough:
INGREDIENTS:
2 c. flour, 1 c. salt, 4 Tbsp. Cream of Tarter, 2 c. boiling water, 1 Tbsp of cooking oil and 3 oz. Pkg. Sugar-free fruit flavored gelatin
DIRECTIONS:
Mix dry ingredients in pan. Add the water and oil and stir over medium heat until the mixture forms a ball. Pour out onto a sheet of wax paper. Wait until it cools then play. Store in plastic bag in fridge.

Substitutes

Are you worrying about calories and looking for substitutes to help lower your intake? Here are some things that might help:
2 whole-wheat waffles with blueberries for regular
Espresso with two biscotti for coffee & donuts
3 cups strawberries for midday snack
3 slices whole-wheat toast for regular white
5 cups plain popcorn for buttered popcorn
Chicken soup and apple for sandwich at lunch
1 Tbsp. vinegar & milk to equal 1 cup for 1-cup buttermilk
2 Tbsp. All purpose flour for 1-cup cake flour
Banana to replace egg in cake mix
3Tbsp unsweetened coca powder & 1 tbsp butter for 1 sq unsweetened chocolate
2 Tbsp. Molasses & 1-cup sugar for 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼-tsp. White vinegar for 1-tsp. Lemon juice.
1 Tbsp. Cornstarch for 2 Tbsp thickening flour3/4-cup tomato paste & 1 cup water for 2 cups tomato sauce
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Eatible Cookie Bowl

Was sent in this cool recipe from Creative Cook’s Kitchen - easy and fun!
Ingredients:
1 1/4 c. all-purpose Flour foil
1/2 c. cocoa powder Loaf pan
1/4 c. blanched almonds, slivered finely 4 Tbsp. Margarine, softened
1\4 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. Vanilla extract Assorted Cookies

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover outside of loaf pan with foil and spray with non-stick spray. In mixing bowl combine flour, cocoa, almonds and salt. In blender mix together margarine, sugar, egg and vanilla until light & fluffy. Beat in flour mixture. Roll out dough using rolling pin to 1/8 inch. Use cookie cutter with scalloped edges to cut out circular shapes. Cover loaf pan with dough Circles. Bake cookie bowl until edges are firm, or about 10-12 min.
Transfer pan to wire rack to cool. To remove foil lined loaf pan remove foil gently and it will pop off. Arrange cookies in bowl and cover with plastic wrap.
Makes a great gift!

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Ghosts in the Graveyard Cake.

I received this free Halloween recipe in the mail courtesy of: www.Kraft Kitchens.com and thought it was seasonal to share as Halloween is on-the-way.
Ingredients:
15 OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, crushed
3 cups cold milk
2 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
1 tub (12 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
Assorted decorations: 3 CAMEO Cream Sandwich Cookies,
decorating gel, 5 candy pumpkins, 10 pieces of candy corn
Directions:
Pour milk into large bowl. Add dry pudding mixes. Beat with wire whisk 2 min. or until well blended. Let stand 5 min. Gently stir in 3 c. of the whipped topping & half the cookie crumbs. Spread evenly into 13x9-inch baking dish; sprinkle with the remaining cookie crumbs. Refrigerate at least 1 hr. Meanwhile, decorate cream sandwich cookies with decorating gel to resemble tombstones and set-aside the mix until ready to use. Insert decorated cookies into top of dessert just before serving. Add candies. Drop large spoonfuls of the remaining whipped topping onto dessert to resemble ghosts. Cover and store leftover dessert in refrigerator.
How to Make Green Grass:Use snipped pieces of green chewy fruit snack rolls to create "grass" around the graveyard. Serves 18. Has 190 calories per serving
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Orange Carrot Recipe

Ingredients: 1 lb carrots washed and peeled, ¾ cup water, ½ tsp grated orange peel, ¾ tsp salt, 1 orange, 2 tsp. margarine, Syrup (cane. Molasses honey or pancake) and saucepan. Directions: Slice carrots lengthwise making sticks or rounds. Boil water and salt in pan. Add carrots and cover. Cook on medium heat until tender. Drain. Meanwhile, grate orange peel and slice orange into bite-sized pieces. Add orange, orange peel, margarine and syrup to taste to carrots and stir gently over low heat until margarine has completely melted. Serve hot. Serves 6

Researchers are saying……Nutrition and strength

If you drink about 4 cups of Green Tea everyday you can help your body fight cancer.

That you can rid yourself of belly fat eating peanut butter. They say if you eat peanut butter everyday you can loose 25 lbs a year.

That ½ cup of blue berries everyday can double the amount of antioxidants in your system and unlock the healing power in your body.

Gelatin is high in amino acids and if you eat a daily dose it will reduce joint pain.

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Diet and fasting information

Weight-Watching Menu Ideas

Breakfast – 1600 calories:

½ grapefruit 1 slice white toast

2/3 cup Quaker Oatmeal

Black Coffee

Lunch – 1600 calories

Tomato and Cottage Cheese Salad

(1/2 cup Cottage cheese, 1 tomato & lettuce)

cold meat - 2 slices

Rye Wafer

Pineapple - 2 slices

Skim milk – 1 cup

Dinner – 1600 calories

Juicy Meat Loaf – 1 slice

Green Beans – ¾ cup

Boiled potato with ½ tsp butter

Carrot Sticks – 3 to 4

Low-Calorie Cake – 1 piece

(Note Desserts Pg 15)

Skim milk – 1 cup

NOTE: Active Children require 2400 calories

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