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Archives for April 2008

Congo Bars

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3 c. brown sugar
2/3 c. margarine
3 eggs
1 t. vanilla
2 3/4 c. flour
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. salt
1 small pkg. chocolate chips
1 small pkg. butterscotch chips
3/4-1 c. chopped salted peanuts or pecans (optional)

Cream sugar and margarine. Add eggs and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder and salt and mix thoroughly. Gently stir in chips and nuts. Can be frozen and are good when partially frozen.

Press in greased 9 X 13 inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. Cut into bars when cool.

Grocery list:
brown sugar
margarine
eggs
vanilla
flour
baking powder
salt
chocolate chips
butterscotch chips
(opt.) pecans or salted peanuts

Approximate cost: $5.35

Lazy Swiss Steak

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1 1/2 lbs. round steak, cubed
1 medium onion
2 stalks celery, sliced
8-10 mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1 can cream of mushroom soup
salt
pepper

Cut steak into cubes and place in crock pot. Salt and pepper to taste. Slice onion and place rings on top of steak. Then add the sliced mushrooms. Over the top, pour the concentrated soup. cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Tastes wonderful on mashed potatoes or rice.

Grocery list:
Round steak, 1 1/2 lbs.
1 medium onion
celery
fresh mushrooms
1 can cream of mushroom soup
salt
pepper

Approximate cost: $4.87

Corn Dip

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2 cans Mexi-corn (corn mixed with red and green peppers)
1 c. sour cream
1 c. mayonnaise
10 oz. shredded sharp cheddar
2 small cans chopped green chilies
4-5 green onions, chopped
2 jalapeños, chopped

Mix all together thoroughly in a large mixing bowl. Chill overnight. Serve with garlic bagel chips or Frito’s.

Grocery list:
2 can mexi-corn
sour cream
mayonnaise
shredded sharp cheddar
2 cans chopped green chilies
green onion bunch
2 jalapeños

Approximate cost: $7.75

Carrot Soufflé

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3 lbs. carrots
1 c. sugar
1 T. baking powder
1 T. vanilla
3/4 c. flour
6 eggs
1 1/2 sticks margarine, melted

Boil carrots until extra soft (45 minutes-1 hour). Drain well. While carrots are warm, add sugar, baking powder, and vanilla. Whip mixture until smooth. Add flour and mix well. Beat eggs in separate container and add to mixture. Add melted margarine and blend well.

Pour into greased 11 X 14 inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour (top will be golden brown).

This recipe is from my dear friend, Melissa.

Grocery list:
3 lbs. carrots
sugar
baking powder
vanilla
flour
6 eggs
margarine

Approximate cost: $6.23

Salmon Croquettes

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2 eggs
1 can pink or red salmon, boned and flaked, skin discarded (keep the liquid)
3/4 c. all liquid drained from the salmon plus milk to the measure
2 sleeves saltines
1 T. lemon juice
6-8 green onions, chopped
3/4 c. canola oil
salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in frying pan. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Make 2 inch round, 1/2 inch thick patties from mixture. Carefully place in heated oil. Fry on both sides, until golden in color. Remove onto plate with 2 sheets of paper towels to soak up the oil. Makes 14-16 patties.

Grocery list:
1 can salmon
2 eggs
milk
saltines
lemon juice
1 green onion bunch
salt
pepper

Approximate cost: $5.43