January 16, 2009

Hamburger PattiesMix meat, flakes, milk and eggs and seasonings. Form patties. Flour patties and brown. Pour soup, water and milk mixture over them and simmer for 1 hour or less. Put them in the oven. Bake until brown. About 1 hour.

 

Tuna Broccoli PotatoesScrub potatoes and prick skins with fork; rub all over with oil. Bake in oven at 425 degrees F for 45 to 55 minutes or until potatoes yield to gentle pressure. Meanwhile, in a large pot of boiling water, cook broccoli, uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender crisp

 

Peanut Butter PopcornAdd sugar and syrup to melted butter and bring to a boil while stirring. Simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat; add vanilla and peanut butter; blend. Pour over popcorn and mix well. These can be made into balls.

 

Frozen Jubilee PieCream sugar and margarine. Add chocolate and vanilla and mix thoroughly. Add egg yolks and beat well. Fold in 3 beaten egg whites. Spread on crust and chill. top mixture with ice cream. Sprinkle with chopped nuts. Freeze. Cut in serving pieces and top with hot fudge sauce, if desired.

 

Turnip PuffsAdd butter to mashed turnip. Now mix remainder of ingredients. Place in 3 qt. Casserole dish. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes.

 

Faux PhoI recently came down with a killer cold and wanted chicken soup. However, I don't really care for traditional chicken noodle soup, especially the canned kinds.

 

Cheese and Broccoli SoupBlend butter and flour in saucepan until smooth. Add milk and half and half gradually, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat until thick. Dissolve cubes in small amount of water.

 

"House" SeasoningWe use this on everything from chicken, burgers, steaks, pork and roasts to in our mashed potatoes. We love it and with budgets so tight this year I even made up huge batches and gave it away this year and everyone loves it. Here is the basic recipe, you can scale it up or down. I get spices in bulk pretty cheap at Sam's and I have a friend across the country that gets them online for good prices in bulk so it comes out pretty cheap.

 

Use Cream of Chicken Soup to Thicken BrothWhen making chicken and noodles, I use a can of cream of chicken soup to the broth. I also use cream of chicken soup in my dressing, chicken and dumplings, anything using the chicken broth. It make it have body and thickening.

 

Saving Money on TicketsTips for saving money on tickets to concerts, plays, sporting events and other entertainment opportunities. If you are planning a large outing to a art museum, science museum or other type of place that offers free admission for a yearly membership, it can be a great deal.

 

Use Spinach Water for Stain RemovalUse spinach water for removing sweat stains and ring around the collar. Try blanching fresh spinach. Reserve the water for stain removal.

 

Christmas Fabrics for CurtainsAfter Christmas sales are a great time to buy festive winter fabrics to make simple square curtains. Use fabric glue, fold the edges over. Fold the top edge over again leaving room for a bamboo pole or twigs to thread through to hang curtains. I just hung the pole on top of the old curtain rod.

 

Saving Money on PizzaFrozen, carry out or homemade: here are your tips for saving money on pizza as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Have we missed anything? Post your own ideas here.

 

T-shirt and Iron for Kool-Aid Stains on CarpetI spilled Hawaiian punch on my carpet and it dried a big red stain into my carpet. I tried resolve and spot shot and neither got them out by themselves. I found this website.

 

Start Planning for Valentine's Day NowNot too early to start saving on the Valentine date or dinner. Here are some tips I would like to share. You can prepare your own dinner by starting your shopping now and buying the meat and side dishes when you see them on sale.

 

Bring Back Thrift Week!If you're like many Americans, the answer very well might be no. The unfortunate truth is that it seems that some Americans can't even remember the concept of thrift itself! It's time for a change - it's time to bring back National Thrift Week!

 

Product Review: No Nonsense "Ahh, Said the Foot" SocksI've been looking for some soft, cushiony socks, in black anklets. I finally found some in this brand. For my foot size, I had to choose the men's socks (same make and color).

 

Stay Warm With Ginger Apple CiderStaying warm without cranking up the thermostat: I heat a mug of apple cider with a 1/2 tsp. of ground ginger in it. This definitely warms me from the inside! It's yummy too :D

 

Peaches and Pineapple (Manx Cats)Peaches and Pineapple are siblings that I rescued from an old dilapidated plant nursery that was for sale. They were only 7 weeks old at the time and have never been apart from each other. They are Manx cats and have no tails.

 

Use Unusual Containers for ShelvingI found this cool idea on an old Sunset Magazine Website. Or perhaps it is new, but I just saw it recently. These folks made a mud room in their remodeled house in AK, and put up old fish steamer baskets for shelves!

 

Dishwasher Overflowing into Sink?The little drain on my sink is spewing water when the dishwasher drains. I just replaced my garbage disposal. Any idea what the problem is?

 

Removing Water Spots on Dishes?How do you remove water and soap stains from glass dishes that have been washed in the dishwasher?

 

When Will My Puppy Stop Growing?I have a beautiful Siberian husky/German shepherd mix named Tippy. I was just wondering at what age will she stop growing. She is 9 and a half months old. Thanks.

 

Lyrics for "Ava Maria" Hymn?I love the hymn "Ava Maria". However, I have seen so many different lyrics to this hymn. It is on Wynonna Judd's Christmas album, I believe its the "A Classic Christmas" album. Although I am no country music fan, she sings this hymn (and others) beautifully. She sings "Ava Maria" in Latin. Could anyone tell me where I can find the lyrics, in both English and Latin? Thanks!

 

Making a Barbie Sized Toilet?I'm wanting to make a Barbie size toilet (that looks real) with every day items.

 

40th Anniversary Party Ideas?I need inexpensive ideas for a 40th anniversary in December. I am working on a very tight budget for about 100 guest.

 

Marks on Vinyl from Rug Backing?How do you clean a vinyl floor that has a mark left from a rubber backed rug?

 

Getting Replacement DTV Converter Coupons?Does anyone know the secret to receiving my 2 DTV Coupons for the upcoming digital changeover this February 2009? I initially received my 2 coupons; but they expired before I could purchase the converters (late September 2008), so the company de-activated them.

 

Using Baby Wipes on a Couch?Will the color come off of my cream sofa if I use baby wipes on it?

 

Timer Control Switch for George Foreman Grill #GR38SIL?I am looking for the timer control switch for model #GR38SIL, serial

 

Longshoreman Jobs in Florida?I am looking for a longshoreman job here in Jacksonville, FL. Can anyone give me tips to find one?