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Show •\i >. 1 'r ' - . ' - * - : * • • ' - *. I. ' The Beaver Press - October 28,2010 - Page 4 Delightful Food Ideas Comfort Food That's Easy To Create (NAPS)—Here's a comforting thought: You don't have to spend a tot of time, money or effort to turn out delicious dishes that invoke all the comforts of home. These two fruitful ideas can help: Apple Crisp 1 (21-oz.) can Comatock* or Wilderness* More Fruit Apple Pie Filling or Topping 2 teaspoons lemon juice % cup firmly packed brown sugar % cup flour % cup oats (old-fashioned or quick-cooking) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softenedL Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350' F. In 8-inch-square baking dish, place apple pie filling. Top with lemon juice. 2. In medium bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, oats and cinnamon. Add butter; mix until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over apple mixture. 3. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until topping is browned and apple mixture is bubbly. Serve warm with ice cream or heavy cream as desired* Makes 6 servings. Baked Apple Macaroni and Cheese 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and drained 1 (21-ounce) can Comstock* or Wilderness* More Fruit Apple Pie Filling or Topping 4 tablespoons butter • 2 tablespoons flour VA cups whole milk 254 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1. Preheat oveu to 350°F. In large bowl, combine macaroni and pie filling; set aside. Lightly coat 13x0-inch baking dish with cooking spray. 2. In medium saucepan-over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Slowly add flour, stir constantly until smooth. Gradually stir in milk; cook until mixture boils and thickens. Remove sauce from heat. Add 2 cups cheese; stir gently until cheese is melted* 3. Add sauce to macaroni mixture; blend well. Spread in baking dish. Top with remaining cheese; dot with remaining butter. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is lightly browned. Remove from oven; let stand for 5 minutes. Serve. Makes 6 to 8 servings. To Help Find A Cure: Think Pink, Bake Pink, Eat Pink (NAPS)—What began as pink ribbons to highlight the importance offindingthe cures for breast cancer has resulted in people seeing pink everywhere—from pink mixers and blenders to delicious pink confections—to promote the search. One way to join in the fight during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to bake something pink. For help on how to do just that, many people are turning to the site, bakeforthecure.com, that supports breast cancer research for the baking lover. ACH Food Companies has partnered with Susan G. Komen for the Cure* to build awareness, support and interest in the cause by providing visitors with a baking forum. At bakeforthecure.com, it's ull about reaching out to fellow recipe connoisseurs to exchange and dedicate recipes and share survivors' stories of hope and love. Altogether, the company has already donated $1 million, to the breast cancer cause. It has also created a 48-page cookbook of recipes to increase awareness of breast cancer and give bakers a way to show they care about neighbors, friends and family. Also visit bakeforthecure.com to learn more about Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure*, where you can find ideas and information on how you can help the. cause and celebrate life. Join the fight with an apron and a spatula by trying one of these recipes. Ribbon of Hope Cookies Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 7 to 8 minutes Chill Time: 20 to 30 minutes Yield: 2 dozen cookies Cookies: 1 cup sugar Fabulous Food Scrumptious strawberry muf- Don't let your pancakes fall flat fins can ba made with straw-. Liven them up with banana split berry Ico cream. Ice cream. Blue Bunny Strawberry Muffins 4 cups Blue Bunny Premium Double Strawberry Ice I Cream K cup canola oil leg* 1% cups all-purpose flour 34 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder Y* cup white sugar Preheat oven to 350°F. Place eight muffin paper liners in a muffin tin. In a small bowl, combine softened ice cream, oil and egg. Beat lightly. In a separate bowl, sift flour, salt, baking powder and sugar. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix welL Fill muffin cups and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes or until the tops bounce back from the touch. Cool 10 minutes and remove from pans. Makes eight muffins. Blue Bunny Banana Split Ice Cream Pancakes IX cups Blue Bunny Premium Banana Split Ice Cream, softened 1 medium banana, sliced legg 1 cup original pancake mix Fresh fruit Powdered sugar You can add to the enjoyment at this delicious twist on tiramisu. (NAPS)—At many Italian tables, the addition of dessert often marks a special occasion. Italian desserts are notable for indulgent ingredients that provide much pleasure. Many believe the most popular of these is tiramisu, a layered dessert, usually made by combining 'ladyfinger biscuits, espresso, cream or Mascarpone cheese and flavoringB. Today, variations abound, including those with chocolate and fruit such as berries or cherries. Maraschino cherries can be an excellent complement, adding moist and flavorful bits of fruit folded into the creamy base. Keep a jar or two of Maraschino cherries on hand to stir into cakes, pies, cookies and this delightfully delicious cherry-misu for special gatherings and celebrations. Cherry-Misu In a blender container, com2 jars (10 oz. each) bine the ice cream, banana and Maraschino cherries egg; process until well blended. 2 cartons (8 oz. each) Add pancake mix; process just Mascarpone cheese to combine. Lightly spray large % cup sugar skillet with nonstick cooking 2 tablespoons Amaretto or spray; heat over medium heat* brandy Ladle batter onto skillet, using 1 teaspoon vanilla extract a scant K cup of batter for each 1 cup heavy whipping cream pancake. Turn when pancakes appear dry around edges and bottoms are golden brown. Serve topped with fresh fruit; sprinkle with powdered sugar. can be even more targeted in your support by designating Makes 12 pancakes. Five Ways to Pick a Charity and Feel Good About Your Choice bureaucratic charity that simply divides up your donation into tiny amounts distributed among many different organizations. You decide which particular charity is worthy of your donation. Why leave that personal decision up to someone else? 2. Take the Time to Decide By Jeff Rasley Giving money to a worthy cause should be a personally satisfying experience. But for many people donating money is nothing more than the impersonal experience of writing a check. Busy folks might not have the time to be active volunteers for the charities they want to support. So, how to be more involved than just writing a check? It's your hard earned money. Spend the time to think through what cause or organization you really care about. If you did have the time to devote yourself to a cause or volunteer for a nonprofit organization, what would It be? What stirs your passion? If you love animals, consider your local Humane Society. You should be able to find a charter school to support, if educating children is your special passion. Of course the religious organization that promotes your faith is worthy of your financial support. But you Here are five ways: 1. Give Direct Consider donating directly to a worthy cause versus a big 2 cups strawberries, fresh or' frozen, thawed - ;• 1 package (8 ounces) : '~\%\ reduced-fat cream cheese',* softened, cut into cubes , IK cups (4 ounces) reducedcalorie whipped topping';''/ 1 (9-inch) reduced-fat ' -•^.' graham cracker crust ;;,<f.': These Ribbon of Hope cookies employ the symbol that people have come to associate with the battle against breast cancer. % cup butter, softened 1 egg 2% cups flour 1 teaspoon Argo Baking Powder V, teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Icing: 2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons Karo Light Corn Syrup % teaspoon almond extract 2-3 tablespoons milk Food coloring (optional) 1. For Cookies: Cream sugar and butter with electric mixer; add egg. Beat in flour, baking powder, salt and vanilla. Form into two balls. Cover and chill 20 to 30 minutes. 2. Roll one portion of dough to '/-inch thickness on lightly floured surface* Cut with cookie cutters and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Repeat with remaining-dough. A Cherry-Flavored Take On Tiramisu How To Have Ice Cream For Breakfast (NAPS)—Few things are better oa.a.cri&p.falLjnorniog than the aroma'of-warm-muffins-or just' made pancakes. When preparing homemade breakfasts this autumn, think beyond traditional recipes. These tips and recipes show how ice cream can be substi. tuted in breakfast fare—bringing excitement to the most important meal of the day, and smiles to all who enjoy. * Ice cream is a good substitute for liquid in recipes and can be used instead of milk and eggs when making breakfast. Simply heat the ice cream in a microwave for 20 seconds to melt * Favorite ice cream flavors can also help you create unique sauces. For example, melting rich chocolate ice cream like Blue Bunny Homemade Chocolate will help you whip up a homemade chocolate ganache. Just add chocolate morsels, heavy cream and ice cream in a sturdy saucepan over low-medium heat. Drizzle the ganache on bananas or crepes. * For the perfect addition to tropical fruits, use a pure vanilla flavor like Blue Bunny All Natural Vanilla Bean Ice Cream. 'V" gifts to particular programs sponsored by the organization. 3. Ask to See Results Modern technologies offer many ways you can see the direct results of your charitable giving from the comfort of your living room couch or office chair. Reports with digital photos can be emailed by staff in response to requests from donors. Most organizations have websites that are regularly updated with news about projects and the organization's initiatives. Every donor has the right, and should exercise it, to see a nonprofit's financial. * 4. Read the Reports and Look at the Pictures But you don't need to immerse yourself in the financial minutiae of the charitable organization to feel involved. Enjoy the photos of those kids playing in the shoes you donated. Watch the video posted on the wet|f fte of the well being dug in 3. Bake in preheated 350'F oven 7 to 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 to 2 minutes on baking sheet And then transfer to cooling rack. Ice and decorate as desired. 4. For Icing: Combine powdered sugar, corn syrup, almond extract and enough milk for desired spreading consistency. Tint with food color, if desired. Lite Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake Pie Yield: 8 servings M cup Karo Lite Syrup 14 cup sucralose sweetener Blend syrup, sucralose and strawberries on medium speed in blender or food processor until smooth. Add cream cheese, blending just until smooth. Add whipped Lopping and mix until uniformly blended. Pour into pie crust. It will be very full. Freeze for 6 to 8 hours. For easier slicing, thaw at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Garnish with whipped topping or fresh berries, if desired. To help you achieve baking success, ACH Food Companies, which includes Fleischmann's Yeast, Argo Corn Starch and Karo Corn Syrup, suggest you always: • Measure dry ingredients in a dry ingredients measuring .cup or spoon,• Measure liquid ingredients in see-through measuring cups at eye level. • Follow each recipe exactly. • Preheat the oven. Recipes and More 1b order a cookbook, send $2 to:; Bake for the Cure Cookbook^ Dept. 5807, P.O. Box 5012, CIu> ton, IA 52736-5012, or visit the site www.bakeforthecure.com to find an order form. For information about breast cancer and Susan G. Komen for the Cure, visit www.komen.org or call 1 877 GO KOMEN. Cool Food For Kids (NAPS)—With a growing obesity crisis in America, n(w is the time to help children understand more about healthy food choices, , well-balanced meals, portion control and the benefits of increased physical activity. With most families constantly on the go, however, dining together at home, healthful eating and family exercise often go by the wayside. Start the day off right with a Fortunately, you can find help delicious breakfast sandwich. in the frozen-food aisles of your local grocery store to easily bring VA, cups egg substitute your family together at mealtime. 3 Tbsp fat-free milk Whether it's a complementary V* cup part-skim mozzarella side dish or a complete ready-tocheese _ tieat-and-eat meali tliero are salt and pepper to taste many great-tasting, nutritious your next get-together by serving options you can get from the Coat skillet with cooking freezer to the table in minutes— spray. Add peppers; cook over % cup water and all for a very good value. medium heat for about 3 min42 crisp ladyfinger cookies Special deals on many popular utes. Whisk egg substitute and 2 milk chocolate candy bars frozen foods can be found in Octo- milk together; pour into skil(1.55 oz. each) grated into ber when the National Frozen & let with peppers, and stir chocolate curls Refrigerated Foods Association occasionally while cooking, (NFRA) celebrates Cool Food for until'eggs reach desired doneDrain cherries, reserving Kids. Try these Cool Tips from the ness. Stir in cheese and salt juice and 9 cherries; set aside. NFRA to help develop healthful and pepper to taste. Spoon Chop remaining cherries. family lifestyles: half mixture on each toasted In a large bowl, combine • Check serving sizes on the bagel. Serve with "heat and the cheese, sugar, Amaretto, nutrition labels to keep your food serve** fully prepared turkey vanilla and 1 tablespoon cherportions at just the right amount. sausage and a calcium-rich ry juice. In another bowl, beat • Frozen foods can make it orange juice, if desired. Serves whipping cream until stiff easy to put a cool dinner to- 2. peaks form; gently fold into gether—try frozen vegetables, cheese mixture. potatoes, chicken or fish. Combine water and remain• Get your family up and moving cherry juice. Arrange 14 ing by planning fun activities ladyfingers in an ungreased 9after dinner. irich-square pan. Brush with Yi Most importantly, get your day cup cherry juice mixture. started off with a great breakfast, Spread VA cups cheese mixsuch as this one: ture over ladyfingers. SprinFor more rqcipes, tips and kle with half of the chopped information on frozen foods, visit Morning Glory Egg Sandwich cherries and grated chocolate. www.EaoyHomeMeals.com or Repeat layers. Facebook at www.facebook.com/ 2 frozen "everything1* baTop with remaining ladyfinEasyHomeMeals. You can also gels, thawed and toasted gers and cheese mixture. Gar. % cup frozen chopped mixed find rules and details for entering nish with chocolate curls and a $7,500 Sweepstakes. peppers, thawed reserved cherries. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Yield: 9 servings. •** For more recipes and information, visit www.nationalcherries.com. that remote mountain village, if you don't have the time to pound nails,'you can still enjoy the photos of the house going up. 5. Require Accountability If you're not an accountant and don't want to audit the books of your chosen charity, don't. Just ask to see proof that your money has been used in the way you directed. When you give money to the athletic department of your alma mater to purchase new jerseys for the basketball team, there is nothing wrong with asking for a team photo showing off the team's new outfits. Tracking your donation to make sure it has done what you wanted is your right. And don't be afraid to ask what percentage of the nonprofit's receipts goes to administrative overhead. Any organization that has hefty administrative costs may be more focused on paying its personnel than fulfilling the mission you want to support. Americans are the most generous givers in the history of the planet. Whipping out the billfold or writing a check to support worthy causes is a regular exercise of most Americans. The transaction can end as nothing more than a simple transfer of funds. Or, it can be the beginning of a satisfying relationship. When the charitable donor and the charitable organization engage in mutual sharing, both sides will find the relationship more meaningful. Jeff Rasley is co-director of the Basa Village Project and author of "Bringing Progress to Paradise" (Red WheelAA/elser). You carr visit him on-line at www.jeffreyrasley.com. In Kentucky, It is Illegal to carry icecream in your back pocket Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen six, result happiness: Annual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure twenty pound ought and six, result misery.' —Charles Dickens *•• All progress is based upon a universal, innate desire on the parit of every organism to live beyond its income. :• —Samuel Butler Lettuce leaves consist of 95 percent water by weight. This is what makes the lettuce crisps The cells high in water press against each other, producing the crunchy texture that Is so desirable in the fresh leaves. -. |