June 3, 2008

Darlene's Spaghetti PieI love these recipes. One is really easy and the other is a little more work. Either way they are both really good. The second pie has a crust made of spaghetti. I know it is really different but great for company if teens will be around doing homework or unexpected company.

 

Iced CappuccinoI love Iced Cappuccinos but am too tight to buy them. I found a recipe years ago and have made a few alterations and everyone that has tasted it has really enjoyed it. Sounds like a lot of sugar so cut back if you want but I like it on the sweet side.

 

Lemon Fizz SaladDissolve gelatin in 2 cups boiling water in bowl. Add pineapple. Chill until partially set. Add next 3 ingredients and pour into 9x13 inch pan. Chill until firm. Combine sugar, flour, egg and juice in saucepan, mixing well.

 

Jiffy Potato-Onion PuffsPrepare potatoes using package directions. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Drop by tablespoonfuls, several at a time, into deep fat at 365 degrees F. Fry for about 1-1 1/2 minutes, until golden brown, turning to brown sides.

 

Sundown BakeSaute' mushrooms and green pepper in 2 Tbsp. bacon drippings in skillet until tender. Cut slice from top of each potato. Cut slice from top of each potato. Scoop out pulp without breaking shells. Mash potato with 3 Tbsp. milk, 2 Tbsp. butter, egg and 1 tsp. salt, beating well.

 

Easy Cube Steak DinnerPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. In medium bowl, mix golden mushroom soup and sliced onions. Place cube steaks flat in bottom of 10 inch square covered baking dish. Spoon soup/onion mixture over steaks.

 

Baked Apple DoughnutsSift first 4 ingredients and 1/2 cup sugar together in bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Stir in egg, milk and apple, mixing well. Fill greased muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes.

 

Fried Potato Cakes Using Instant PotatoesIn skillet, heat oil. Add remainder of ingredients together and make into patties. Place into skillet, turn over when patty turns golden. Do the same on the other side.

 

Harvesting Cattail As FoodCattail is wonderful as a fresh vegetable! To harvest, pull straight up and out of its sheath as you would a blade of grass to chew - only with more muscle! The white bit at the bottom is your prize. It tastes like a cross of cucumber/asparagus. Cut or snap it off where it starts getting woody.

 

Garden: Our Lawn After Fertilizing and ReseedingThis spring I used starter fertilizer and planted Scott's Thermal Blue grass seed and just look at our lawn! It had so many large bare spots after the drought last summer! This seed is great and grows fast!

 

Make Tea Sandwiches For Your Bridal ShowerTo save money on an engagement brunch or bridal shower, make tea sandwiches instead of hiring a caterer. Invest in an electric knife and toothpicks to help make simple lunch meat sandwiches look very professional.

 

Children's Toys Maintain a Timeless...Simple, timeless children's toys maintain a timeless appeal. The old Slinky now comes in a variety of colors and still entertains children. Hanging an image like this of a childhood favorite adds vibrancy to the child's room.

 

Fun Slogan Doorknob SignsMost kids love to make their own doorknob signs and decorations. But these fun foam signs also incorporate a sense of humor into the craft.

 

No Watering Required; Artificial Plant BedSave watering cost with drought friendly silk plants. Last week I planted many different types of artificial plants in my outdoor flower-bed and it looks great.

 

Jewelz (American Pitbull?)This is Jewelz. I think she is a lil under 6 months. I am trying to find out her breed, she might be a pure breed American Pitbull Terrier. We got her from a friend who rescued her from someone who was abusing her.

 

Freedom Belle (Tortoiseshell)Freedom Belle is an 11 year old Tortie. I saw her on the website for my local animal shelter, she was awaiting adoption for 5 months! It was meant to be.

 

Reusing Blank CD SpoolsUse the empty plastic spools from your blank recordable CD stacks to serve as an upright paper towel holder or a holder for extra toilet paper. Turn over the plastic top and use to to hold pens, markers, pencils and so on. There! You have recycled something totally.

 

Make Wiping Squares to Save on TPWith 9 in the family, I wasn't overly concerned that we went through a whole roll of toilet paper until I saw what my 4 year old left on the floor. To borrow the words of Glenn Beck "It made blood want to shoot out of my eyes.

 

Frugal Tips When Shopping for ClothingSave money when shopping for clothing. Always turn the garment wrong side out and check the seams and hem for loose or broken threads. NEVER pull a thread to break it. Always cut it with scissors. If the garment is damaged or has a spot on it, you can ask the clerk for a discount.

 

Tips For Baking a Flat, Even CakeThis is in response to baking a flatter cake. All you have to do is either torte the mound off, torting means to cut the cake in several layers or just the top or in half horizontally (not up and down).

 

Decorating Your Outdoor SpaceUse items that are otherwise collecting dust and garage sale finds to decorate your outdoor space. We found this sewing machine in a trash pile and purchased the table for $1 at a garage sale.

 

Cat Doesn't Use Cat Condo?My son has a cat that is only interested in the bottom floor of the cat condo (he climbs, but not the condo). No other pets in the apt. Suggestions to help the cat make full use of the condo, please. Thanks.

 

Getting Rid Of Bugs On Tomato Plant?I would like to know how to get rid of stink bugs and these red and black bugs on my tomato plants without using a lot of chemicals

 

Sneezing Dog?I have a 5 yr old male Poodle that has sneezing fits, inside and outside. Should I be concerned? Is there some disease related to this? He feels good, no runny eyes or nose. Just starts randomly, may sneeze 10 times or twice, no pattern.

 

Removing Ironed On Patch From Denim?I need to remove a glued on embroidered patch from denim. The patch was ironed on recently. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.

 

Tips For Coupon Trading Sites?I'm into coupons and refund offers. I'm on several trading lists. When I'm reading the trading posts/lists, if I see something (coupons, upc's, etc.) that I think I might have on hand, but not for sure how many...

 

Burning Bushes Not Changing Color?Years ago I planted 6 burning bushes. Three have grown up really nice but for the fact that they have never (burned) changed colors, they are a pretty green color. Any ideas why? The other three just won't grow any bigger.