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FAMOUS RED LOBSTER SHRIMP SCAMPI
Ingredients: Servings: 4 - 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined - 1 tablespoon pure olive oil - 2 tablespoons garlic, finely chopped - 1 1/2 cups white wine, I use chardonnay - 1/2 fresh lemon, Juice only - 1 teaspoon italian seasoning - 1/2 cup softened butter - 1 tablespoon parsley - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese Directions: 1. Heat cast iron skillet and add olive oil. 2. Add shrimp and cook until tender and no longer translucent, reduce heat. Remove Shrimp and set aside. 3. Add garlic and cook 2-3 minutes. Do not allow garlic to brown - it will make it bitter. 4. Add white wine, and lemon juice. 5. Cook until wine is reduced by half. After it is reduced, add Italian seasoning. 6. Reduce heat to low, and add butter. If pan is too hot, the butter will separate. 7. Add shrimp back into sauce, add parsley, and season to taste with salt and pepper. 8. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan Cheese.
CARAMEL APPLE POKE CAKE
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Prepare the cake according to the directions on the box. 2. Once the cake is cooled, use a wooden spoon to poke holes evenly Serves 12 throughout the cake. A light and moist cake that tastes like 3. Pour the sweetened condensed milk caramel apples! evenly over the cake, trying to fill up the holes. INGREDIENTS 4. Chop the apples up (contained in the 1 1 (15.25 oz.) box white cake mix apple pie filling) into smaller pieces. 2 (+ eggs, water and oil needed for cake Spread the chopped apple pie filling mix) evenly over the cake. 3 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 5. Top cake with cool whip or whipped 4 2 cups canned apple pie filling cream. Cover and refrigerate until ready 5 1 ( 8 oz.) container cool whip (or to serve. whipped cream) 6. Serve each slice with drizzles of 6 Caramel sauce, for drizzling caramel sauce. Enjoy!
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MARGHERITA CHICKEN LASAGNA ROLLS Serves 8 Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min INGREDIENTS 1 8 lasagna noodles 2 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken 3 1 (15 oz.) container Ricotta cheese 4 2 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese, divided use 5 1 teaspoon garlic powder 6 1 (26 oz.) jar Ragù® Old World Style Sauce 7 2 Tablespoons fresh basil, chopped INSTRUCTIONS
Fresh Pear Pie INGREDIENTS
1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie 1/2 cup white sugar 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon lemon zest 5 cups peeled and sliced pears 1 tablespoon butter 1 tablespoon lemon juice DIRECTIONS 1 Combine sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, and lemon rind in mixing bowl. 2 Arrange pears in layers in a 9 inch pastry lined pan, sprinkling sugar mixture over each layer. Dot with butter. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Roll out remaining dough; cut slits for escape of steam. Moisten rim of bottom crust. Place top crust over filling. Fold edge under bottom crust, pressing to seal. Flute edge. 3 Bake at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and bake for an additional 35 to 40 minutes.
Marshmallow Snowflakes INGREDIENTS 2 envelopes (each 1 scant tablespoon) unflavored gelatin 1 1/2 cups sugar 2/3 cup light corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Vegetable-oil cooking spray DIRECTIONS 1. Coat a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray; line with parchment paper. Spray parchment; set aside. Pour 1/3 cup cold water into the bowl of an electric mixer. Sprinkle with gelatin; let mixture soften, about 5 minutes. 2. Place sugar, corn syrup, salt, and 1/3 cup water in a medium saucepan. Cover; bring to a boil. Remove lid; cook, swirling pan occasionally, until syrup reaches 238 degrees (soft-ball stage) on a candy thermometer, about 5 minutes. 3. With mixer on low speed, whisk gelatin mixture, and slowly pour the syrup in a steady stream down the side of the bowl (to avoid splattering). Gradually raise speed to high; beat until mixture is thick, white, and has almost tripled in volume, about 12 minutes. Add vanilla, and beat 30 seconds to combine. 4. Pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet; smooth with an offset spatula. Let stand at room temperature, uncovered, until firm, at least 3 hours or overnight. 5. Coat a 1- or 2-inch snowflake-shaped cookie cutter with cooking spray to prevent it from sticking. Cut out as many individual marshmallows as possible; coat cutter with more spray as needed. Use marshmallows immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
1. Preheat oven to 375° F. 2. Cook lasagna noodles in a large pot of water until al dente, according to package directions. Drain water. Lay lasagna noodles out flat onto parchment or wax paper to prevent sticking. 3. In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese and garlic powder. Stir to combine. 4. Spread 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each lasagna noodle. Roll up. 5. Spread 1 cup Ragù® Old World Style Sauce in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan. Place lasagna rolls seam-side down into the pan. Pour the remaining sauce evenly over all the noodles. Top evenly with 1 cup mozzarella cheese. 6. Bake rolls uncovered, for 25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. 7. Remove from oven. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Serve each roll with a teaspoon of chopped fresh basil. Enjoy!
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Autumn Tian INGREDIENTS 1 pound beets (about 3 medium), preferably a mix of red, golden, and Chioggia, trimmed and scrubbed 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes (about 2 medium), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 pound plum tomatoes (about 3), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Wrap beets tightly in parchmentlined foil. Roast on a baking sheet until tender, about 1 hour, 20 minutes. Let cool completely. Peel and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch slices. 2. Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees. Toss onion with 1 tablespoon oil and half of thyme. Season with salt and pepper and arrange in the bottom of a 3-quart round or oval gratin dish. On a cutting board, stack 1 slice each potato, beet, and tomato. Season with salt and pepper. Repeat with remaining vegetables, keeping each stack separate. Transfer stacks to dish and shingle to overlap slightly. Sprinkle with remaining thyme and drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Cover tightly with parchmentlined foil. 3. Bake 30 minutes. Uncover; drizzle with remaining 3 tablespoons oil. Bake, uncovered, until vegetables are tender and tomatoes are caramelized, about 35 minutes more. Let cool slightly before serving.
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PAGE 5 Stir first 5 ingredients in medium bowl until sugar dissolves; set aside. Coarsely chop cherries and reserved cherry juices in food processor. Add sugar mixture; blend until smooth. Pour cherry mixture into ice cream maker and follow manufacturers instructions. When done, transfer sorbet to tightly covered container; freeze until solid, at least 3 hours. Recipe can be doubled and made 2 days ahead. Keep frozen. NOTE: If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour mixture into 9-
Sweet Cherry Sorbet Is A Seasonal Star
topped with ice cream or whipped topping.
Keeping cherries on hand is an easy way to add the fresh taste of summer to holiday treats.
SWEET CHERRY SORBET Serves 6
(NAPSI)-For a festive finish to a holiday menu, consider a lightly sweetened and deliciously tangy cherry sorbet. As brilliantly colored as a poinsettia or a winter berry, this dish is scrumptious served with assorted chocolates and cookies. Or, you can garnish each serving with slivered
almonds and chocolate chips. When entertaining visitors or holiday guests, it's a good idea to keep a bag or two of frozen cherries on hand. It's a quick way to add the fresh taste of summer to smoothies, quick breads or simple desserts such as cherry crisp or pie. Or, just serve thawed cherries
1⁄2 cup hot water 1⁄2 cup sugar 1⁄2 cup pineapple or cherry juice 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1⁄4 teaspoon rum extract, optional 1 16-oz. bag frozen pitted dark sweet cherries, thawed, juices reserved
inch square pan; freeze 11⁄2 hours or until edges are solid but center is slushy. Spoon frozen mixture into processor; process to a course texture. Pour back into square pan and freeze until solid.
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Wool Stocking
TOOLS AND MATERIALS Colored tailor’s chalk pencil Wool fabric 2 mm wool felt Pinking shears Cutting mat Screw punch Sewing machine and sewing supplies Fabric glue, such as Magna-Tac Felt animal (see Ornaments; skip step 5) 1. Print stocking and cuff templates, and cut out. 2. Using tailor’s chalk, trace smaller stocking template onto 2 pieces of wool; trace larger template onto felt. Use scissors to cut wool and pinking shears to cut felt. 3. Trace cuff template onto 2 pieces of wool. Cut out, using pinking shears for bottom edge. 4. Create an eyelet pattern on bottom edge of cuffs: Starting at the bottom, punch 3 rows of holes, using the screw punch’s 3 settings (smallest to largest).
5. Assemble stocking layers with felt in the middle and cuffs on each end. Align cuff and 1 layer of wool at
top, and stitch 1/4 inch from top edge. Stitch remaining 3 layers in same manner. 6. Pin stocking to-
gether. Sew around stocking, 1/4 inch in from edge of wool piece, leaving top open.
7. Cut a 1-by-8inch strip of felt. Gather ends together to form a loop for hanging, and sew inside the
stocking, at the back, toward the top. 8. Glue felt animal ornament to stocking.
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Perfect Pumpkin Pie PREP TIME 15 Min COOK TIME 55 Min READY IN 1 Hr 10 Min Original recipe yield 1 - 9 inch pie INGREDIENTS 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin 1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND速 Sweetened Condensed Milk 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust DIRECTIONS 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Whisk pumpkin, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, spices and salt in medium bowl until smooth. Pour into crust. Bake 15 minutes. 2 Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue baking 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted 1 inch from crust comes out clean. Cool. Garnish as desired. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
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Spread The Joy And Share Some Memories By Baking Up Seasonal Cookies (NAPS)—Cookies have a way of brightening any day, especially around the holidays, when they offer many delicious opportunities to spread seasonal cheer. It’s not just eating cookies that’s enjoyable. The mere act of making cookies with your family can help create some of the best memories. Giving everyone a task makes the job easier, and baking cookies together is a delightful way to spend time with the children. Cookies make an appetizing gift, a thoughtful way to show you care and a one-of-akind creation to give during the holidays or for special occasions. Sharing homemade cookies is a wonderful way to thank friends and families, a much-appreciated gift for a hostess or a delicious treat for a church, school or work function. Some of the best cookies are made with Argo Corn Starch and Karo Syrup, products that have been classic staples for bakers. For example, did you know that cornstarch is the secret ingredient for softer shortbread cookies? The right blend of cornstarch and flour is found in Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies. The rich color and flavor of dark corn syrup is an essential ingredient of moist, chewy Oatmeal Hermits, an oldfashioned cookie favorite.
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Christmas Gift Guide 2014 Trivia Contest Play to Win $20 HOLIDAY CASH!
HERE’S HOW TO WIN: Simply fill in the answers on the Name ___________________________ trivia contest entry form. Answers Address _________________________ can be found in the Christmas Gift Guide inserted in this week’s Thrifty City/State/Zip _____________________ Nickel. Mail or drop off at your friendly THRIFTY NICKEL at 999 N. Phone __________________________ Congress Ave., Evansville, IN 47715. Deadline is Tuesday, Rules: Must Be 18 years of age and older to play. December 2, 2014. Winner will be Employees and relatives of Thrifty Nickel are not announced in the December 4, eligible. One entry per person. 2014 issue of the THRIFTY NICKEL. 1. What business is located at 943 North Park Drive? ____________________________
Peppermint Candy Shortbread Cookies Prep time: 20 minutes Bake time: 25 to 30 minutes Makes: 31⁄2 dozen
2. Find $50 Rebate Payday ___________________________________________________
Cookies: 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened 1⁄4 cup sugar 1⁄4 cup crushed peppermint candy 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 cups flour 1⁄4 cup Argo® Corn Starch Parchment Paper
6. Call ______________________________________________ for the Ultimate Man Cave?
Frosting (optional): 1 cup powdered sugar 1 to 2 tablespoons milk 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candy
12. What company is offering “get up to a $500 Visa Gift Card with every purchase?”
Mix butter, sugar, crushed candy and vanilla thoroughly using an electric mixer. Gradually blend in flour and corn- starch. Form into 1-inch balls and place on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Gently press down on each cookie to flatten using fingers or a flat-bottomed drinking glass (dipped in sugar to prevent sticking). Bake in a preheated 300˚ F oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until bottoms begin to brown. Cool for 5 minutes; remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine powdered sugar, milk and vanilla and mix until frosting is smooth. Drizzle cookies with frosting and sprinkle with crushed candy. Recipe note: For European- style shortbread, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 2 minutes. Pat into a 1⁄3-inch thick rectangle measuring 11 x 8 inches. Cut into 2 x 1-inch strips. Place 1 inch apart on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Prick with a fork. Bake as above.
3. Where can you get X-Mas Cash? ____________________________________________ 4. Where can you get a beer basket? __________________________________________ 5. Who has $7.00 lunch specials? _____________________________________________ 7. What dances as it sparkles and shines? ______________________________________ 8. What date is Small Business Saturday? ______________________________________ 9. What business ad has a cat in a santa hat? ___________________________________ 10. What business will make corn pudding for you? ______________________________ 11. Who has 12 oz. Margaritas for $1.99 on Mondays and Tuesdays? ______________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 13. What business is offering 0% financing for 5 years? __________________________ 14. Who has a walk in Humidor? _______________________________________________ 15. Who carries Massey Ferguson products? ___________________________________ 16. Who offers 48 months interest free on certain mattresses? _____________________ 17. For what price can you get a preowned wheelchair? __________________________ 18. Who is the area’s only authorized Makita dealer? _____________________________ 19. Who sells food and restaurant supplies at wholesale prices? __________________ 20. Where can you get $3.00 off any purchase of $18 or more? ___________________ 21. Jewelry for your __________________________________________________________ 22. Where can you see the wolves howl? _______________________________________ 23. Who is have a Thanksgiving bash? _________________________________________ 24. Who has a $99 New Year Package? ________________________________________
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