awesome: That sounds like a really good variation of a tuna melt!  I think I'll have that for lunch today!

Indriel:thanks, that is a nice recipe...I'm going to try it with a dash of minced roasted garlic and some grated jalapeno peppers mixed in ... I really like a toasted tuna sandwich and cheddar cheese on sour dough bread with garlic butter as my grilling agent on the bread...

anastasia: Sour cream sounds good.  I might try it that way!

Indriel: that one looks very similar to the one I use but instead of the mayo,I use sour cream....and the tomatoe...that is a wonderful addition!! I will try that!

Indriel: Thanks, that does sound good. I will try it.

Does anyone know a fabulous tuna casserole recipe?

anastasia:no not one I use and can swear by :)

volant: HA! thank you...do ya have a tried and true alfredo sauce recipe up your sleeve now!!?? lol

anastasia:
Chinese Slaw
1 1 lb package cole slaw mix
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup slivered almonds
2 packages chicken flavored Ramen noodles, uncooked

Dressing mix in a separate bowl
2 packages flavoring from Roman noodles
1/2 cup oil
1/3 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
onion powder or flakes
pour over slaw let sit for at least 45 minutes

that contains broken up ramen noodles,cole slaw mix...I don't remember what else but it was REALLY good..there was some kind of dressing over it and the noodles were toasted a bit..it is served chilled.I can not find my recipe for it anywhere :(

I have made Chile Verd before but this Recipe sound like a better one than i use ...Thanks Awesome !!!! and have Safe & Happy 4th.

satinjade:

I'm going to try this one :

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Chile-Verde-II/Detail.aspx

Any good 4th. of July recipes to share ???

Anyone have any good Potato Salad Recipes ???

Jim Dandy: I don't care much for shake and bake but the oven fry is wonderful. The chicken is baked and stays so nice and juicy.

awesome:I really appreciate that.I ended up doing a variation of southern fried,but I will definitely use this one the next time

Jim Dandy: don't bother with the oregano,mustard or soy in this recipe....but use the pineapples and brown sugar for sure.......

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Candied-Chicken-Breasts/Detail.aspx

We're talking four breasts with skin and bone.,I'm not into my usual shake and bake tonite.Sweet is good,and prepared in the oven.

thanks in advance

Happy Easter: We had this last night,my husband made it.He used the clam sauce in the can,3 cans to a pound of Linquine.Oh it was easy and yummy.

Happy Easter: Oh yes i just saw the recipes...i have made the Easter Bread , before it's so good .

satinjade: I posted two down a bit the Easter Bread and Casattas

Anyone have any YUMMY Easter Recipes ??

You can use Spaghetti or Angel Hair


Ingredients:
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3 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 pound New Zealand cockles or 24 Manila clams, scrubbed and rinsed
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup canned plum tomatoes, roughly chopped with their juices
1 Tb. hot red pepper flakes
1 pound linguine
1/2 cup finely chopped Italian parsley

Directions:
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1. Bring 8 quarts of water to boil in a large pasta pot and add 3 tablespoons salt.
2. In a 14 to 16 inch skillet, heat the oil and garlic over medium heat until the garlic is golden brown.
3. Add the clams, wine, tomatoes, and pepper flakes, cover and cook 7 to 8 minutes, until all the clams have just opened.
4. Meanwhile, drop the pasta into the salted water and cook accordingly to the package directions to 1 minute shirt of al dente. It should be quite firm.
5. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta in a colander and pour colander and pour immediately into the skillet with the clams.
6. Cook over high heat for 45 seconds.
7. Stir in the parsley, add some of the reserved pasta water if the pasta seems too dry, and serve in a large bowl

volant: It is very good but ya really need to cut small pieces.I have cut back on the eggs but it's not as good.The sugar can be sub with Splenda.

Foxy Lady: that sounds so yummmmmie!

..............low-sodium, lower-cholesterol GOOD things to make for an elderly neighbor...they are tired of eating "bland" foods...any suggestions? Especially the low-sodium part

This is very rich and only made at Easter

2 lbs.and 1/2 lbs.of ricotta
1 1/2 cup of sugar
15 eggs
1/2 bar of grated chocolate bar
1/2 tsp of vanilla
1/2 tsp of cinnamon
1 small jar of marschino red cherries
in a large bowl mix all the above
dice cherries add a little cherry juice
Pour in pie shells (i buy mine unbaked)
Bake at 350 for 1 1/2 hrs.
leave in oven till cooled after oven is shut off with oven door open.

I get 3 out of this recipe,with the shells i buy

Easter Egg Ring
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1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp salt
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup warm water
1 Pkg active dry yeast {or 1 Tbsp}
2 Eggs, beaten
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour {approx}
1 Tbsp Grated orange rind
4 tsp Crushed aniseed
1/4 cup Raisins
1/2 cup Chopped candied fruit
1/4 cup Chopped Almonds
6 Whole uncooked eggs

EGG GLAZE:
1 egg yolk
2 Tbsp Milk

In small saucepan, heat together, milk, 1/4 cup sugar, butter and salt until butter is melted. Let cool to lukewarm.

Dissolve 1 tsp sugar in warm water, sprinkle in yeast and let stand for 10 minutes or until frothy.

In a large mixing bowl, combine yeast mixture, milk mixture and eggs.

Stir orange rind and aniseed into flour. Using electric mixer, gradually beat in 1 1/2 cups of flour mixture into the yeast mixture, beat until smooth, about 2 minutes. With wooden spoon,
gradually stir in enough of the remaining mixture to make soft, slightly sticky dough.

Turn out dough onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 5 to 10 minutes. Place in lightly greased bowl, turning to grease all over. Cover with plastic wrap (or greased
waxed paper and tea towel), let rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until doubled in bulk.

Punch down dough, knead in raisins, candied fruit and almonds. Divide dough in half. Roll each piece into 26 inch long rope and twist together. Transfer to greased baking sheet. Bring ends
together to form into ring, pinching ends to seal. Gently pull twisted ropes apart and tuck 6 whole uncooked eggs, colored if desired, into openings, placing eggs evenly around ring. Eggs will become hard cooked during baking. Cover and let rise for
about 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.

EGG GLAZE:
Stir egg yolk with milk, brush over ring. Bake in 375 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and top of ring sounds hollow when tapped. Remove from pan and let cool on
rack.

Makes 1 ring

brining is also really great for chicken... baked or BBQ'd... keeps the meat moist ,even if you overcook...

GGROBINLOVE: The Turkey was very good...really moist and tasty ...i will make it again . Thanks for asking !

satinjade: Hey How did the Brined Turkey taste?

satinjade: still sorking on it LOL 

Is everyne ready for the "Holidays" ?

My First Brined Turkey in in the Brine now ...Thanks so much for your help...Happy Thanksgiving Eve to all...

satinjade:

I found it ...scroll down to : 10.5.4. How to brine a turkey

http://www.eaglequest.com/~bbq/faq2/toc.html

Table of Contents

satinjade:
( it's a hard site to navigate but somewhere in there is brining tips :
http://www.thebbqshack.com/turkey.htm

Turkey Time!

GGROBINLOVE: here is what the newsletter saidTake a bath. Brining is one of the best ways to make a turkey taste great, no matter how you cook it. It equalizes the amount of salt and liquid in the meat, allowing it to retain more moisture as it cooks. Brines can be basic, with just one cup of salt per gallon of water, or more involved, with sugar, spices, and fruit juices. Use a large, resealable plastic bag if your turkey is small enough, or any large plastic bag, sealed tightly and placed in a deep roasting pan if the turkey is bigger. Brine overnight, or for at least four hours.

satinjade: I just recieved a news letter from allrecipes.com it gave several brine recipes. but i think i deleted the email. i will go check and if i still have it i will repost. good luck.

Anyone have a good Brine Recipe for Turkey ??

Soon it will be Thanksgiving ...does anyone have a Special Side Dish they make ? Would be so nice to share a few here .

Thanks I know I can't leave it. 

Ive got up to 4000 today.. vocab level drops tons when u miss just two.. had it up to 40 once.. sticks around 36 on average.

Thanks volant for sending it.. Very kool concept

Czuch: Oh yes Ive just had another go & I see what you mean now, I hadnt noticed that the first time! 

Czuch: vocab level, thats where i couldnt get past 40

Ewe: not that, i mean the vocabulary score or whatever it was, i would get to 36 then miss one and back to 34 and then get a couple more correct and back to 36 then finally up to 40, but it took awhile!

Czuch: Really? but it keeps letting you try a new word if you get it wrong, I got past 200 but will have another go again. What a fantastic idea it is!!

Ewe: I couldnt get past 40 :(

volant: OMG thats absolutely fantstic!! Thank you...I just want to keep going!!

Play and feed hungry people.