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Creamy Shell and Tuna Salad
By kjs1010
Bring 4-6 quarts of water to a boil
- 1 package medium shells
- 1 package (10 oz) frozen peas
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup (2 oz) grated parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 can (12 oz) tuna, packed in water, drained
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
Fruit Soup
By kjs1010
Soak dried fruit in 3 quarts water overnight
- 1/2-3/4 cup minute tapioca
- 4 cups assorted dried fruit-prunes, peaches, apricots, apples, pears
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- dash of salt
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 can dark pitted cherries, drained and save juice
- 2 cups grape juice
- 1/2 cup red wine (juice from cherries or additional 1/2 cup grape juice can be added instead of wine)
Can Sizes
By kjs1010
Use to determine how many cups are in different can sizes
- 8 oz=1 cup
- #300=1 3/4 cup or 14-16 oz
- #303=2 cups or 14-17 oz
- #2=2 1/2 cups or 20 0z
- #2 1/2=3 1/2 cups or 29 oz
- #3 cylinder=5 3/4 cups or 46 fluid oz
Chicken-Pesto Panini
By kjs1010
Spread one side of each bread slice with butter
- 8 lices Italian bread,1/2 inch thick
- 2 Tbs butter/margarine, softened
- 1/2 # thinly sliced cooked deli chicken or turkey
- 4 Tbs basil pesto
- 4 slices (1 oz each) mozzarella cheese
- Spaghetti sauce, warmed if desired
Mostaccioli
By kjs1010
This is a great dish for special occasions
- 1 pound uncooked mostaccioli
- 1 1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
- 1 jar (28 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 carton (15 ounce) ricotta cheese
- 2 cups (8 ounce each) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
Battered Dinnerware
By kjs1010
Scratches are most likely from regular silverware use or utensils rubbing against the plates in the dishwasher
- dinnerware with metallic-looking scratches
- baking soda/water paste, thick
- silver pollish
Grandma Hamrin's Rice Pudding
By kjs1010
Rinse rice well. Add first 4 ingredients to rice then bring to a boil
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbs margarine
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 3/4 cup rice
- 3 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup half and half
Triple Layer White Lasagne
By kjs1010
In skillet, cook chicken in chicken broth covered until tender, approx 20 minutes
- 1-1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 stick butter (1/2 cup)
- 5 cups milk
- 5 Tbs flour
- 1 Tbs tarragon
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cup parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (or you can use straight parmesan cheese)
- 2 pounds mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 6 oz provolone cheese sliced
- 2 cups cottage cheese or ricotta cheese
- 1 package fresh spinach (6 0z)
- 8 oz pastrami or prosciutto ham, thinly sliced
- 12-15 cooked lasagne noodles
Crab Salad
By kjs1010
Cook shells according to package directions
- crab meat
- small shells
- celery onions
- red pepper
- mayonnaise
- sour cream
- salt
- pepper
- parsley
Stainless Steel Thermal Coffeepot Cleaner
By kjs1010
Cleaning a stainless steel thermal coffeepot is tough because you can't see inside
- dirty coffeepot
- water
- denture tablets