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Diana in KC.... Nancy is right. You add the raw rice in with the soups for the Sausage and Rice recipe. This is an easy and delicious recipe.
Even the left overs are great. Sorry for the omission.
Barb/De

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I have tried it with ground beef and it was good too.
Nancy Rogers

Kath in LI Spatini is no longer available. I also used it. They tell me Knorr has one out but I have not been able to find anything but French's Spaghetti Sauce mix.
Mary Jo in MD

To Maxine from Emporia, Kn.
We live in Bluemound Park Estates on Eastmoor Ave. which is just a few blocks north of Cardinal Crest subdivision. A small world, isn't it? There have been many changes since you moved away. Bishops Woods has been sold and is now a business park. The open field across from us and to Sunnyslope is another subdivision with huge homes. We built our home in 1956 and still love it here. Great place to raise a family.
JoAnn from Brookfield, Wi.

This recipe is from my Grandmother. Hope you like it as much as we do.

Toad in the Hole; French Toast
Depending on size of family > you'll need;
eggs
a little milk
bread slices, 2"in. dia. holes cut out
oil, butter/margerine or bacon grease...
pinch each of cinnamon, nutmeg
syrup of your choice


First, break some eggs into a flat bowl or sm. casserole dish, add a little milk and add a pinch each of cinnamon and nutmeg. Beat
the egg mixture to blend all. Pre-Heat 1 or 2 frypans on stove, med.-low heat, and melt oil,  butter.  Dip the holed out, slices of bread in egg mixture, both sides and carefully lay in frypans.

Crack a fresh egg into the hole of the bread in frypans; S & P if desired. When the underside is browned to your liking, carefully
flip the holed out slices of bread to finish cooking on other side.

If you like your eggs set, leave them in 2 - 3 min. longer. I like them just when the "French Toast" is golden brown. Also "Please,
DON'T forget to dip the centers that you cut out, into the egg mixture and fry them too.

Place your "Toad in the Hole ; French Toast" on plates or keep warm in low oven till you're done.

Serve them with crispy bacon or breakfast sausage, drizzle your favorite syrup on all and enjoy your mornin' feast.... I even make
this for our supper every now & then, the wife loves them.
E K Brockville, Ont., Can.

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Please post the date of the recipe?Warm Delights?

I missed several of the newsletters, and I read many people raving about them. Have gone back into back issues and can not find recipe.
Thanks, Nancy M.

Ham and Cheese Calzone
cooking spray
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup yellow and green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup sliced mushrooms
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (6") pita
1 ounce ham, cut in strips
1 ounce jarlsberg cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
ground black pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Coat small skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Add peppers, mushrooms and garlic; cook
until soft. Make slit in pita, fill with pepper mixture, ham, jarlsberg and parsley. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese; season with black pepper to taste.
Wrap in foil: Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serves 1.
Tona
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cookin_with_haggermaker/

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Amish Chicken Casserole
8 oz broad egg noodles
1/2 cup butter
8 oz fresh mushrooms, slice
1/3 cup flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
salt and pepper, to taste
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked chicken, cut in cubes
generous pinch of rubbed sage

Cook noodles as directed on package. Melt butter and cook mushrooms in a large skillet until lightly browned. Stir in flour and blend in with a fork or
slotted spoon. Stir in milk and broth and seasonings; whisk sauce constantly until thickened.

Combine sauce, noodles and chicken. Adjust seasonings to taste. Place in a 2 quart casserole dish. Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese and bake
at 350 for 30 minutes.

Tona
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cookin_with_haggermaker/

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Peanut Crunch Cake
1 pkg (18-1/4 oz) yellow cake mix
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup water
3 eggs
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 to 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 to 3/4 cup peanut butter chips, divided
1/2 cup chopped peanuts

In a mixing bowl, beat cake mix, peanut butter and brown sugar on low
speed until crumbly. Set aside 1/2 cup. Add water, eggs and oil to
remaining crumb mixture; blend on low until moistened. Beat on high for
2 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup each chocolate and peanut butter chips.
Pour into a greased 13in x 9in x 2in baking pan. Combine peanuts,
reserved crumb mixture and the remaining chips; sprinkle over batter.
Bake at 350 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted
near the center comes out clean. Cool completely. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Tona
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cookin_with_haggermaker/

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If a recipe calls for 1-1/2 cup of lard is it the same amount for shortening?
Mary Ann upstate N.Y.

This is very easy salad to make and DELICIOUS!!!

Shoe Peg Corn Salad
1 (15-ounce) can shoe peg corn, drained
1/4 cup diced green pepper
2 tablespoons chopped pimento
1 (15-ounce) can English peas, drained (I used LeSeur Early Peas)
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1 cup diced cucumber
1/3 cup lite olive oil
3 tablespoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Combine all vegetables. Mix oil, sugar, vinegar and salt; stir until sugar dissolves. Pour over vegetables and toss gently. Chill about 6 to 8 hours before serving.
The trick is the marinate of sugar, oil, salt & vinegar. I find it easy to combine all veggies in a gallon size zip-lock bag and pour the marinate over it. This makes it easy to shake and get the veggies covered well. Then when ready to serve, just pour out into serving bowl. Hope you enjoy!
Mary in Va

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Nancy,
This is for JoAnne in Brookfield, WI. I have my mother's old Betty Crocker cook book which has the burnt sugar cake recipe. I hope this is what you are looking for.

Burnt Sugar Cake Recipe
To make syrup - caramelize sugar by 1/2 cup sugar in heavy skillet over low heat until clear and medium brown, shaking pan gently to keep from burning.

Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup boiling water slowly, stirring constantly. Stir over low heat until lumps are dissolved. Measure and add additional water if needed to make 1 cup liquid. Cool.

Cake -
Sift together

2 1/4 cups sifted flour
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Add
1/2 cup soft shortening
2/3 cup cooled caramel-water syrup

Beat 2 minutes

Add remaining 1/3 cup cooled caramel-water syrup
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla, if desired

beat 2 more minutes

Pour into greased and floured cake pans, either a 9 x 13 or 2 layer pans. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes for layer pans or 35 minutes for 9 x 13.

Cool and frost with creamy burnt sugar icing. (which I will send in over the weekend as it is long also.)

Nancy, hope this wasn't too long for you. Thank you so much for all that you do for us. I too loved the picture of Ditto. I could never be mad at your fur babies.
Karen, SW Arkansas

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Kathy in LI....Spatini spaghetti sauce mix is no longer being made. I think they stopped making it last year. You might be able to get some on Ebay but the last time I looked there, the bids were going upwards of $50 a case. I miss it too.
Barb/De

Sausage Casserole
1/2 c. bulk pork sausage, broken up
1 med. onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 (16 oz.) can pork and beans
1 (8 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. mustard

Combine meat, onion and green pepper in a 10x6 inch dish. Cover with plastic wrap. Microwave 5 minutes, stirring twice to break up meat. Pour off fat. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over meat. Cover and microwave 10 minutes, stirring twice.
Serves 4.
Linda NM

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Microwave Baked Beans
4 c. pork and beans
1/2 c. tomato catsup
4 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. mustard
8 slices bacon

Cook bacon, let cool, then crumble and set aside. In a 2 quart casserole combine all ingredients, except bacon top with bacon. Cook on high about 10 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Linda NM

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Oriental Rice
1 box Long Grain & Wild Rice
1 can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 can sliced water chestnuts, drained
4 Tablespoons soy sauce
1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted in margarine

Cook rice according to package directions. Add other ingredients except almonds and mix well. Put into buttered casserole; top with almonds and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
TXteacher

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Hi Nancy! Hi Everybody!!!
Well Ive just been trying to catch up on some of the newsletters...been busy so have fallen way behind!

Anyhoooo....
I was wondering I noticed a few references to recipes called "Warm Delights" "Warm Delight Clones", they sound interesting and would like those who sent them in to please send them again as I missed them and would like to try them. One especially sounded good using chocolate, but it didnt give the amount of cake mix to use etc...
Soooo if you have recipes for this ...please send them in!

Thanks! Suzie in NW MI
* Very hot & humid here these days

The recipe below was sent in and I wondered if any one out there knows....is this the same cake that was called.. Death by Chocolate or Better then...Sex...Cake?

I remember a very popular cake recipe from a few years ago and this recipe reminded me of it....any comments?
Thanks Everybody!!!
Suzie in NW Michigan

Gooey Chocolate Carmel Cake
1 box devil's food cake mix
1 ts. of fine grind coffee (added to the cake batter; optional)
1 small jar hot fudge sauce
1 small jar caramel sauce
1 - 8 oz. tub Cool Whip
mini chocolate chips or shaved chocolate bits
toffee bits

Grease a 9 x 13 cake pan. Follow directions on cake box, plus add about 1 teaspoon of fine grind coffee, (I used Illy Expresso). Then bake the cake according to package directions. Let cool completely.

After cake has cooled, poke holes in cake; make sure they are the same size holes, not too big not too small. Warm both the hot fudge and caramel slightly in the microwave, just enough so that the sauces are pourable. Pour both sauces over the top of the cake. Let the cake sit for about 20 minutes to let the sauces seep into all the holes.

Top the cake with the Cool Whip and then sprinkle shaved chocolate or mini chocolate chips and chopped Heath toffee bits. (I used the toffee bits only, felt they tasted perfect on their own, but feel free to experiment)

Don't store this cake at room temp.; make sure to store this in the fridge as the Cool Whip frosting needs to be kept chilled.
Submitted by: Dawn Cape Cod MA. 07/14/08

Why do you suppose my newsletter now goes to my deleted file since the print was changed?
JMR

It is doubtful itt has nothing to do with the print.
Nancy Rogers

With all this talk of Goya, I had to share with you all one of my favorite recipes using a lot of the Goya products. I love love love this recipe. Sooooo easy. Enjoy.

Beef Turnovers (Empanadas)
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. Goya Olive Oil
2 tbsp. Goya Sofrito
1 packet Goya Saz? with Coriander and Annatto
1/4 cup Goya Tomato Sauce (I've used pasta sauce in a pinch as well)
1 tsp. Goya Minced Garlic or 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, diced
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
6 large Goya Stuffed Olives, diced
1 package Goya Discos (frozen turnover dough) Yellow or White

Goya Corn Oil for frying

In a skillet, heat oil on medium. Stir in beef and cook until browned. Stir in remaining ingredients, except discos and frying oil. Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.

Roll discos out to about 1/2-inch larger in diameter. Spoon about 1 tbsp. meat mixture into middle, fold over; moisten edges and seal with a fork.

Heat 2-1/2 inches of oil in a deep saucepan on medium. Cook empanadas in batches, turning to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

Makes at least 20 empanadas

Dawn - cape cod, ma

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Hi everyone,
Nancy, thank you for this wonderful newsletter. I have been with you for years and don't start my day without reading your newsletter. I just wanted to repeat this recipe that one of your subscribers,

Barb in San Diego, sent in. I have made it several times. It is always requested by the ladies at the retirement home my parents live in. These cookies are excellent. I bet you can't eat just one.

Lemon Crisp Cookies
l box (regular size) lemon cake mix
1 cup crisp rice cereal (Rice Krispies)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
1 T. grated lemon zest

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients until well mixed. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until set. Cool for 1 minute; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.
Thanks Barb. Linda Sims, Pincourt, Quebec

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Nancy, When my children were school age, I made 3 bean salad a lot. Since then, since I seldom make it anymore, I forgot the amts of things to be used. I tried your recipe with 2 changes, I used only one can of green beans, and because I had one tiny onion, I cut up 3 large green onions. I say 'I' but it should be 'we' cause my homeworker helps me. She was impressed with it before we were done, the smell was sooooo good. She is about 21 and we were both impressed with it. Thanks for putting it in. Will try your Easy Cinnamon Rolls when grandkids spend the weekend this weekend. We may even get to make the Bisquick cookies. They like to help Memaw bake.
Knitter in Illinois

To Joseph J re: Death By Chicken recipe. The oven degree is 300 degrees. I read the book (funny) and captured several recipes.
Hudson Valley Kathleen..

Green Chili Pie
1 (4.5 ounce) can green chilies, diced
2 cups Healthy Choice non-fat pizza cheese
1 (4 ounce) container Egg Beaters (equals 2 eggs)
2 green onions, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Place green chilies in a 7 1/2 by 11 1/2 inch oven proof casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese and onions. Pour eggs over top. Sprinkle with paprika for garnish. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes..
Makes 5 Servings

Calories 150 Fat 0g fiber 1g Carbohydrate 6g Cholesterol 9mg Sodium 450mg

Weight Watcher Points - 3 Points*
Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator

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Mandarin Chicken Breasts
4 chicken breasts (skinless and boneless)
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
1 (8 ounce)can pineapple chunks, undrained
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, undrained
On top of stove over low heat, brown chicken breasts in nonstick
skillet. Combine onion soup mix, pineapple chunks, and mandarin
oranges. Pour over chicken breasts. Simmer for 30 to 40 minutes or
until chicken is done.
Makes 4 servings

Calories 263 Fat 3g Fiber 2 Carbohydrate 26g Cholesterol 40mg Sodium 800mg
Weight Watcher Points - 5 points*
Calculated by a Weight Watcher Calculator

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Oven Fried Fish
1/2 cup crushed corn flakes
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
Dash of pepper
1 pound catfish or other fish fillets
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon skim milk
Vegetable cooking spray

Combine corn flakes, celery salt, onion powder, paprika and pepper in a shallow dish. Dip fillets in milk' dredge with cereal mixture. Place fillets in a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees or until fish is lightly browned and flakes easily when
tested with a fork.
Makes 6 servings

Calories 103 Fat 3g Fiber 0g Carbohydrate 2g Cholesterol 39mg Sodium 195mg Protein 16g

Weight Watcher Points ? 2 points*
Calculated using a Weight Watcher Calculator

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Fruit Cocktail Bundt Cake
1 pkg. Pillsbury Yellow Butter cake mix
1 lb. 1 oz. can fruit cocktail, not drained
3 eggs

Combine cake mix, fruit cocktail with liquid and 3 eggs. Blend and heat as directed on package. Bake in well greased Bundt pan, lightly floured, 40 to 50 minutes until top springs back when touched. Cool on rack 15 minutes before removing from pan. Frosting: Combine 3 ounce package cream cheese, 2 tablespoons light cream, 2 tablespoons
sugar. Beat until smooth.
Sue

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Grilled Chops
3/4 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. lemon juice
1 tbsp. chili sauce
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1 garlic clove, minced
6 rib or loin pork chops (about 1 1/2-inch thick)

Combine the first five ingredients. Place chops in a glass baking dish and pour marinade over. Cover and refrigerate 3-6 hours or overnight. To cook, remove chops from marinade and grill or broil 4 inches from the heat to desired doneness. Brush occasionally with
the marinade. Yield: 6 servings.
Sue

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Hi Nancy, here are a few recipes for you and the ?Landers!   Chris in NM

Bacon Cheese English Muffins
2 English muffins, split and toasted
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tomato slices
4 slices onion
4 slices processed American cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

1. Spread muffin halves with mayonnaise; top with tomato, onion and cheese. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 3-4 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Top with bacon. Serve immediately.
Chris in NM

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Cucumber Sandwiches
?2 loaves party size rye bread
?1 8oz package cream cheese
?1 package Good Seasons dry Italian dressing mix
?2 or 3 medium cucumbers
?dry dill weed

Blend softened cream cheese and dressing mix. Spread on rye slices. Top with thin slices of cucumber, then sprinkle with dill. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Serve chilled. The bread absorbs the seasoning flavor if left refrigerated at least half a day.

These are great and easy! My hubby's cousin introduced these to us several years ago. I make them occasionally, and sprinkle dill on top before I serve them. Several friends also began making these since I first introduced them in Alamogordo. You may use French or Italian bread instead of the party size bread. You could also sprinkle paprika on top instead of the dill. 
Chris in NM

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Veal Cutlet Dinner
This is very yummy!!!!!!! My Doctor's wife in Germany gave this recipe to me when I was pregnant with my daughter in 1967.

4 breaded cutlets (I use cube steaks)
2 Tbl. Flour
2 Tbl. Shortening (I use olive oil)
1/3 c. grated fresh Parmesan cheese*
? tsp. Pepper
4 med. Potatoes, sliced thin
2 med. Onions, sliced thin
3 beef bouillon cubes
? c. hot water
1 Tbl. Lemon juice

Coat cutlets or cube steaks in flour, if not using breaded cutlets. In large skillet brown slowly on both sides in hot shortening or oil. Combine cheese and pepper. Sprinkle some of the cheese mixture over meat. Cover with potato slices and sprinkle with more cheese mixture. Add onion slices and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Dissolve bouillon cubes in hot or boiling water and add lemon juice. Pour over all in skillet. Cover and simmer about 40 minutes or until meat and vegetables are done. Serves 4.

*I usually freshly grate a whole wedge of Parmesan cheese. Then add enough black pepper for the mixture. In place of 3 bouillon cubes, use 3 tsp. Wyler?s beef granules with the hot/boiling water. 
Chris in NM

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Chris?s German Beef Short Ribs (bone-in)
3 to 3-1/2 lbs. Beef short ribs, bone-in
2 tbls. Flour
1 tsp. salt
pepper to taste
2 tbls. shortening (I use olive oil)
2 onions, sliced
1/2 to 3/4 c. red wine
1/2 c. bottled chili sauce
3 tbls. brown sugar
3 tbls. red wine vinegar
1 tbl. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. chili powder
4 tbls. flour, divided

Coat short ribs in mixture of 2 tbls. flour, salt & pepper. Heat oil in large skillet and brown ribs on all sides. Pour off excess fat. In crock-pot, combine ribs, onions, wine, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and chili powder. Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours, then turn to low for 6 hours, or till done. Turn control to high and thicken with other 2 tbls. flour that has been dissolved in a little water. Cook on high about 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve over wide noodles. Yummy!!! 
Chris in NM

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Deep-Fried Sweet Potatoes
as many sweet potatoes as you want
deep fryer w/ hot oil
salt & pepper
butter

Clean and slice sweet potatoes in "french-fry" size slices. Place a few slices at a time in hot oil to fry. They will pop up to top when done. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with butter. Yummy!!!!!! 
Chris in NM

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