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Good Afternoon & Good Night`s & Sweet Dream`s Tina & All CS`s & Marty!! -- Love & Care to All Joyce, 15:04:35 04/17/07 Tue [1]
Good Afternoon All CS`s
Hope you will injoy the recipes to day,See ya all in the new day.

Easy Shrimp and Crab Casserole
1 lb. shrimp steamed and peeled
1/2 lb. crabmeat
2 jars chopped pimentos
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 Tblsp. chopped onion
2 Tblsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 small can mushrooms
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup half and half
Mix all together and heat in 375 degree oven until hot and.
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CRAB & CHEDDAR PASTA
2 Onions, chopped
2 Celery ribs, chopped fine
� Red Bell pepper, chopped fine
6 oz.Crab meat
1 c.Chicken Stock
2-3 T.Flour
1 c.Milk
6 oz.Asparagus cut into small pieces
8 oz.Cheddar
6 oz.Pasta - Angel Hair (cooked al dente)
Saute onions, celery, red pepper; add flour & saut�; add stock &
milk & cook till thickened; add cheese & toss w/ cooked pasta.
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Homemade Yeast Biscuits
1 package yeast
1/2 cup luke warm water
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 cup solid shortening (recommended: Crisco) (I use half
crisco and half butter)
2 cups buttermilk
Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
Dissolve yeast in lukewarm water, set aside. Mix dry
ingredients together. Cut in shortening.
Add yeast and buttermilk and mix well. Turn dough onto lightly
floured surface and rull out to desired thickness. Cut with
small biscuit cutter and place on greased baking sheet.
(Optional: Brush biscuits with melted butter) Bake for 12
minutes or until golden brown.

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EASY ITALIAN FISH SOUP
Yield: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
1 large onion, chopped
1 large rib celery, chopped
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium diced tomatoes, undrained
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
1/4 cup dry white wine or clam juice
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, divided
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves
1 pound halibut steaks or other lean, firm fish, cut into 1-inch pieces Salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Saute onion, celery, and garlic in oil in large saucepan
over medium heat until tender and lightly browned, about
5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and liquid, clam juice, wine,
1/4 cup parsley, and marjoram. Heat to boiling; reduce
heat and simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes.
Add halibut; simmer 3 to 5 minutes longer, until fish is
tender and flakes with a fork. Season to taste with salt
and pepper. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons parsley.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe):
Calories: 206, Fat: 6.3 g, Sodium: 242 mg,
Protein: 25.4 g, Carbohydrate: 9.7 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 3 Meat.
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CHICKEN CHOWDER HISPANIOLA
Yield: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
12 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) reduced-sodium diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups packed fresh spinach leaves
2 tablespoons sofrito sauce, optional
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
DIRECTIONS
Saute chicken in oil in large saucepan until lightly
browned. Add onion; saute until tender.
Add beans, broth, and tomatoes and liquid.
Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer, covered,
10 minutes. Stir in spinach and sofrito, and simmer
10 minutes longer; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Spoon chowder into bowls; sprinkle with almonds.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe):
Calories: 346, Fat: 10.5 g, Cholesterol: 54.3 mg,
Sodium: 639 mg, Protein: 30.5 g, Carbohydrate: 28.2 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 3 Vegetable, 1 Bread, 3 Meat, 1 Fat.
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ONION AND BLUE CHEESE FOCACCIA
Yield: 8 servings
INGREDIENTS
Olive oil cooking spray
2 cups thinly sliced onions
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 focaccia (Italian flat bread, 10 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)
2-3 ounces crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons grated fat-free Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium
heat until hot. Cook onions and garlic, covered, over
medium heat until wilted, about 5 minutes. Cook, uncovered,
over low heat until tender and lightly browned, about
15 minutes. Stir in rosemary and season with salt and pepper.
Arrange onions on focaccia; sprinkle with sun-dried tomatoes
and cheeses. Bake at 350 degrees until focaccia is hot and
cheese melted, about 15 minutes. Cut into wedges.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/8 of recipe):
Calories: 146, Fat: 3.5 g, Cholesterol: 5.2 mg,
Sodium: 354 mg, Protein: 5.9 g, Carbohydrate: 23.3 g
Diabetic Exchanges: 2 Vegetable, 1 Bread, 1/2 Fat.

Have a very good Night all.

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Good Afternoon & Good Night`s & Sweet Dream`s Tina & All CS`s & Marty!! -- Joyce♥Mom, 13:50:25 04/14/07 Sat [1]
To All my Friend`s & DD Tina !!

Hope that you will like some of the recipes to day,See ya all later in the new day.
DIABETIC RECIPE`s
MONKFISH KABOBS WITH LEMON AND THYME
Yield: 4 servings
1 pound, 7 ounces monkfish fillet
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 limes, quartered
Preheat the broiler to medium, and line
the broiler pan with aluminum foil.
Cut the fish fillets into chunks and place them
in a bowl. Stir in the olive oil, garlic, lemon
zest, and juice, thyme, cilantro and seasoning.
Thread the fish pieces onto 4 skewers.
Secure the ends with lime wedges.
Grill, turning occasionally, for about 5-8 minutes.
It is important to make sure that the fish does not overcook.
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MUSSELS WITH TOMATOES, BASIL AND GARLIC
Yield: 4 Servings
2 pounds mussels
1-1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely diced onions
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 can (14 oz.) tomatoes, drained and chopped
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
1-1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1/4 teaspoon dried)
Scrub mussels under cold water; pull off hairy beards.
Discard any that do not close when tapped. Set aside.
In large non-stick saucepan, heat oil; saute onions and
garlic for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, wine, basil and oregano;
cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add mussels; cover and cook until mussels fully open,
4 to 5 minutes. Discard any that do not open. Arrange
mussels in bowls; pour sauce over top.
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VEGETABLE BEEF BARLEY SOUP
Yield: 4 Servings
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
1 medium onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
3-1/2 cups beef stock
1/3 cup barley
2 small potatoes, peeled and diced
4 oz. stewing beef, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
In large non-stick saucepan, heat oil; saute garlic,
onion, celery, carrots and mushrooms until tender,
approximately 10 minutes.
Add stock, barley, potatoes and beef; cover, reduce
heat and simmer approximately 50 minutes or until
barley and potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
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CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP
Yield: 8 Servings
4 oz. dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes
3/4 cup 5% ricotta cheese
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup vegetable stock or water
3 tablespoons chopped black olives
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
In a small bowl, pour boiling water to cover over
sun-dried tomatoes. Let stand 15 minutes. Drain and chop.
In a food processor combine sun-dried tomatoes, ricotta,
parsley, stock, olives, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan
cheese and garlic; process until well combined but
still chunky. Makes: 1-3/4 cup.
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GARLIC TIGER SHRIMP
Yield: 4 servings
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 pound large raw shrimp (such as tiger shrimp), peeled
Freshly chopped parsley and 1 lemon,
cut into 4 wedges, to garnish
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Put the olive oil and garlic in a large, shallow ovenproof
dish and heat in the oven for 2-3 minutes. You need to
watch carefully so that the garlic does not start to brown.
Add the shrimp, and turn them in the hot oil until they are
completely coated. Return them to the oven and bake for a
further 3 minutes until they are pink and cooked through.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with freshly chopped parsley.
Serve accompanied by lemon wedges for squeezing.
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TABBOULEH (CRACKED WHEAT SALAD)
Yield: 3 cups (6 servings)
1/2 cup finely cut bulgur
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 fresh tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Soak the bulgur in 1 cup water for 1/2 hour. Drain well.
Place the bulgur in a large bowl
and add the vegetables; mix well.
Combine the lemon juice, oil, salt, and pepper.
Add to the salad; toss lightly to coat the ingredients.
Refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
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CAESAR SALAD
Yield: 4 servings
4 thick slices French, or Italian, bread
1 clove garlic, cut in half
6 cups torn romaine lettuce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons no-cholesterol real egg product
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2-3 anchovies, well drained, chopped, optional
2 tablespoons grated fat-free Parmesan cheese
Dash hot pepper sauce
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Rub both sides of bread slices with cut side of garlic; mince
remaining garlic and reserve. Cut bread into 1/2 to 3/4-inch
cubes. Bake on jelly roll pan at 425 degrees until croutons
are toasted, about 5 minutes.
Place lettuce in salad bowl. Beat together lemon juice,
reserved garlic, and remaining ingredients, except croutons
and pepper. Pour dressing over lettuce and toss; season
to taste with pepper. Add croutons and toss again.
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SWEET POTATO PONE
Yield: 4 servings
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon margarine
3 tablespoons flour
1 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup no-cholesterol real egg product or 2 eggs
1 large sweet potato (about 8 ounces), unpeeled,
cut into 1-inch cubes, cooked
2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-3 dashes white pepper
4 egg whites, beaten to stiff peaks
Saute onion in margarine in medium saucepan until tender,
3 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour; cook 2 to 3 minutes. Stir
in milk; heat to boiling, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Beat egg product in small bowl until thick and lemon colored,
2 to 3 minutes. Slowly whisk about half the milk mixture into
egg; then whisk egg mixture into saucepan. Cook over low heat,
whisking constantly, 1 minute; remove from heat.
Coarsely mash sweet potato with fork. Mix sweet potato, brown
sugar, spices, salt, and pepper into milk and egg mixture. Mix
in half the egg whites; fold mixture into remaining egg whites.
Spoon mixture into lightly greased 1-quart souffle dish or
casserole. Bake at 375 degrees F. until puffed and golden
(sharp knife inserted halfway between center and edges will
come out almost clean), 30 to 35 minutes.

& Sweet Dream`s All !!

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HAPPY EASTER to all my Cookin' Senior Friends -- Margaret, 19:35:58 04/08/07 Sun [1]
I hope all of you had a wonderful blessed Easter. I have had a wonderful time the last few days, visiting with my oldest DD, and her son Derek. I got to see all of my children, except Margie, and her two boys, but I see them all the time, since I babysit Tristan and Zachary.

Karla set me up a "My space" account, so if any of you have one, and want to add me as a friend, let me know. I'm still learning my way around it. I don't know how to post the pictures or siggies yet.

Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

MARGARET

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Grace -- Tippytoes, 05:25:50 04/08/07 Sun [1]
Oh my goodness, Grace! That snow is amazing. Happy Spring...LOL

Also want to thank everyone for all the pretty posts here. You all do such an amazing job. Perks me up everytime I see them.

Tippy

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-- Grace, 18:16:09 04/07/07 Sat [1]
Happy Easter, Cooking Seniors.
Just wanted to show you what a hard time Easter bunny is going to have getting through our white stuff. This picture was taken 2 weeks ago but most of the snow is still with us, and we're expecting some more next week. I was sitting in my car looking at the snow by the side of my house. The entrance to the house has 3 steps up, so this gives you an idea how high the snow is.

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Just Testing -- Catsgalore, 05:19:52 04/07/07 Sat [1]
I finished an Easter puzzle the other night and was testing it out on Photobucket to see if they resized it.

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Good Morning Joyce and Marty -- Catsgalore, 05:07:25 04/07/07 Sat [1]
Hi Joyce and Marty. It is good to see both of you here. Joyce sorry I haven't been here lately but I have been so busy working in the yard that I don't have much time left to play on the computer.

It turned cold, now I have to wait and see if it has damaged my flowers.

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter.

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Happy Easter -- Marty, 20:23:27 04/06/07 Fri [1]
Hello to Joyce And all you other ladies. We just got back from a lovely stay at our cabin. Weather was beautiful. Well Man came and finished up installing new water pump so we are back in business. Almost hated to come home. We'll be going back on the 21st as DGD is having DGGS's 2nd birthday party there. The kids always have so much fun there especially when there is water in the creek. We always tell the moms to bring extra clothes cuz you know what happens when you mix kids and a creek.
WE are going to #1DD's for dinner on Sunday after church. I just have to make a cake.
Wishing you all a blessed Easter.

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All CS`s -- Joyce♥Mom, 16:22:48 04/06/07 Fri [1]
Good Day Cat`s & All CS`s
Hope that you all have a veryWith all your loved ones & Friends Hope that the sun is out so the day will be one to rejoyce & enjoy.Cat`s so nice of you to come see us here agane miss ya all.

Hope that you all have a very good night
& A Brith Sunny Morning.See ya all in the new day.

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Happy Easter CS -- Catsgalore, 15:57:19 04/06/07 Fri [1]
Just had to stop in and wish everyone a Happy Easter. Joyce where are you. Nobody has posted here since March.

Today has been very busy, we went grocery shopping and bought all the things we needed for our Easter Dinner. Hope everyone is planning a nice Dinner with love ones.

God Bless.

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Good Night`s & Sweet Dream`s & Have aVery Good Morning To !!Tina & All CS`s & Marty!! -- Joyce !! Love Ya !!, 17:58:09 03/30/07 Fri [1]

Tina & Marty & All CS`s
Hope that you all have a very nice weekend,see ya all in the new day.to day was so very nice,the sun is stil out@5:45pm.Just got the beding in off the line.will see ya
later.Marty hope that you & Bob have some time to go to the caben this Spring.Hope that your is a warm one.Have a good night & A Do something with some one you love Or a very good friend to day.

Joyce

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Good Night`s & Sweet Dream`s Marty & All CS`s -- Joyce !! Love Ya !!, 20:37:43 03/25/07 Sun [1]

Margaret & Marty & All CS`s

Margaret !!
For posting the pitchers,very pretty I like then,You could make a postcard from them.Thank agane was nice to see you hear to day. Hope that you have a very good night,
Hope that you all have a very good week al so.

to all!!

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Sorry about that, Here's the 3rd Photo -- Margaret, 15:56:51 03/25/07 Sun [1]
I meant to type a short message, but guess I hit the wrong button and it posted before I was ready.

Out of the remaining pictures, there are a few others that I think are pretty and unusual enough to post, but I don't want to bore you if you're not interested.

Margaret

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3rd Photo taken on Erin's trip to Russia -- Margaret, 15:52:33 03/25/07 Sun [1]
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2nd Photo of Russia -- Margaret, 15:49:18 03/25/07 Sun [1]

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Pictures from Russia, my GD, Erin took, when she was in Middle School -- Margaret, 15:45:56 03/25/07 Sun [1]
I chose 3 pictures to share with you. These are pictures she took when she was in Middle school and took a school trip to her town's sister city in Russia. They have discontinue these trips now. There are 37 photos in all, that she posted in an album. Some of them are fountains, statues, and parks, but most of them are these beautiful buildings.

Margaret

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Good Afternoon & Good Night`s & Sweet Dream`s Tina & All CS`s & Marty!! -- Joyce♥Mom, 12:57:00 03/25/07 Sun [1]
Thank`s Nice Pretty!!

Hope that you all have a vert nice week,See ya all later.

Penny!!
Hope that you enjoy your day,with all your loved ones to day.Have a big pice of cake for me to!! LOL !!
Good Night & to all CS`s & Marty & Tina & All that may srop in to night.

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