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For Dee in Ohio

Make Ahead Gravy

4 turkey wings about 3lbs.
2med. onions peeled and quartered
1 cup water
8 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup chopped carrot
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
3/4 cup all purpose flour
2 tbls. butter or oleo
1/2 tsp. ground pepper

Heat oven to 400 and place wings in roasting pan with onions on top. Bake 1 and 1/4 hrs till browned. Put wings and onions in a large pot and add water to roasting pan and stir up any bits and pour into big pot with meat and onions.'

Bring to a boil and simmer 1 and 1/2 hours. Remove wings and cool and shred meat without skin. Strain broth into 3 quart saucepan and press veggies to get the fluid out.

Whisk flour into remaining 2 cups broth until blended and smooth. Bring your other pot of liquid to a boil and add the flour mixture and boil 3 or 4 minutes. Stir in butter and pepper. Cool and store in frig for up to 1 week. Or you can freeze until ready to use.

You can use the meat for another use or mix in with gravy.
Genie

This recipe or one very similar was sent in by Joann, SC as well.
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Would someone please tell me what newsletter contained the recipe for savory kolaches.
Grandma O,IL

I have been reading about your cats, how do you keep them from fighting? A couple of years ago we saw this pitiful little black cat eating bread we had tossed out for the birds, we started feeding her and she eventually was brought into the house because her claws had been
removed. Then, a large Siamese male (neutered) looked like he was starving, so we started feeding him, but he and the little black cat fight, so we keep him in an enclosed Gazebo at night and when it is raining or cold. Now, another little stray female cat is being fed, but
she doesn't get along with either cat. We have run out of places to keep her, so she is staying outside. How can I get these cats to quit fighting?
Tom

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I have never had any problem with cats fighting with each other. I had one cat Annie that I took in when her master died of MS. She moved in when I had Siggy. Siggy did not much like her but tolerated her. One day when there were updates on my apartment I had to put both Siggy and Annie in the bathroom while new windows were installed in my apartment. The first day there seemed to be a bit of tension when I let them out. I had put a palet on the floor and one in the bathtub. The next day I just put a palet in the bathroom. Siggy and Annie were best friends and slept together all the time. Prior to that they would sleep in separate rooms.

When I got Ditto, I was taking care of two dogs. Ditto and Siggy stayed in one room and the dogs in another, anytime I left. They all got used to each other so all of them were together when I left. Siggy thought all dogs were evil and Ditto loved dogs. When I got back it was confusing to me that the dogs were always shut in the closet. Couldn't figure out how it was happening. I used a video camera and found that Ditto was putting several dog chew bones in the closet. When Buddy and Mugsy (the dogs) saw Ditto with their chew bones they followed him into the closet. Ditto then jumped up on the closet door and shut them in the closet. After he did that Siggy thought Ditto was the best cat alive.

Little One, a kitten that wondered into my back yard with a broken leg, hip and back. I took her to the vet to see if something could be done for her. She is now a very active kitten. During her outside days she was hanging out with the wrong group and getting into trouble. After getting trapped in the next door neighbor's tree by a dog and getting hit by a car, Little One moved indoors earlier this week. She is adjusting well. Ditto loves her and they play a lot. Ditto does play tricks on her. Many are the things that happened to him when he was a kitten. Yesterday Little One was playing inside a big paper sack. Ditto sat on the handles so she couldn't get out. (Siggy did that often to Ditto when he was a kitten.) Little One and Siggy get along well. I didn't do anything special to help the transition. Just loved them both equally. Think maybe the teacher in me help. I expect them to co-exist in a peaceful environment.

Hi Nancy and all recipe friends,
I know this is a recipe newsletter but had to comment on yours and Anita in Camarillo's cat stories. I also have a visitor that comes to my back door never the front always the back. I call him screaming cat as he meows the loudest and never stops. He sits in my kitchen window and watches me. He ( don't know if he is a he or not)has a flea collar so I know he belongs to someone and is very fat so I just go out and pet him. He seems to never go home I have a wall of cement blocks behind my apt and he lays up there sunning. I love cat stories.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and has plenty to eat and enjoys your families. I will have both my kids and four grands with me.
Brenda/Alabama

Hi, Nancylanders! I need a recipe for this holiday season. I think it is called cranberry relish. I have eaten a store bought version from the deli and it is great. I think it contains whole berry cranberry sauce, crushed pineapple, and nuts, not sure what kind, maybe something else, too, don't know. I am not supposed to eat anything cranberry but for the holiday, I am making a small exception. Thanks for your help.
Knitter in Illinois.

This is for Doris, S. Indiana in the November 14th newsletter.

I use glass jars with screw lids which I buy at the Dollar General Store. I have used these for years for flour, pasta or noodles, sugar, rice or any dry food.
I have never measured the size but they must be about or close to a two quart.

I started buying them when they were $1.00 each. I think the last time I looked they were $1.50 or $2.00. Great for storage as you can see what you have in them.
Erma in Jacksonville, FL

For the Oatmeal Pie in Tues 11/17 newsletter from Lisa can you use something else instead of corn syrup? This sounds good but, I don't like corn syrup.
Thanks, Dawn

How to Make White Chocolate Cheesecake

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Nancy,
I noticed a local pecan company advertising FLAVORED pecans. Does anyone know how to add flavoring to pecans?

I know about Cinnamon Pecans. But what about fruit flavoring? Appreciate any help in locating a recipe.
Peggy NELA

Marti in Ga. was looking for Snowball Cookies. I hope this is what you're looking for.

Snowball Cookies

1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup chopped pecans
additional powdered sugar

Cream butter, sugar and vanilla until fully mixed. Add flour with salt to creamed mixture, blend thoroughly. Add nuts and mix well. Chill dough for 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400F. Shape into 1-inch balls and bake 8-10 minutes. Do not brown. Cool, then roll in powdered sugar.
Susie in Arkansas
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Nancy I am sorry I don't have the date of the newsletter that Pauline Salem OR wanted the Brownie Pudding Cake recipe.

Brownie Pudding Cake

Nonstick cooking spray
1, 19.8 Oz. brownie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 eggs
1/4 cup water
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
3 cups boiling water
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Lightly coat the inside of a 3½ to 4 quart slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. For batter, in an medium bowl stir together the brownie mix, melted butter, eggs and the ¼ cup water until batter is nearly smooth. Spread brownie batter evenly in the bottom of the prepared cooker. In another bowl combine the sugar and cocoa powder. Gradually stir the boiling water into the sugar-cocoa mixture. Pour evenly over batter in cooker. Cover and cook on high heat setting for 2 hour(center may appear moist but will set up upon standing), Remove liner from cooker, if possible, or turn off cooker. Let stand, uncovered, for 30 to 45 minutes to cook slightly before serving. To serve spoon warm cake into dessert dishes, spoon pudding over cake, if desired top with a scoop of ice cream. Makes 8 servings.
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I have a new chair for my computer desk and I have to get use to it. Also have a new printer because we decided to take advantage of trade in an old printer and get a $100. knock of one type of Kodak printer. It ended up cost $99. plus sales tax. We didn't think that was a bad deal. It also prints faster than the old one. We got ours at Best Buys but I am sure that you can get it at any office store such as Office Depot or Office Max. I like the printer.

Everyone have a great day. Nancy, 4 legged associate and part time associates take care, stay safe and warm. It has rain Monday through Thursday in Indy.
Susie Indy

Judie/So.Calif. was looking for a Jell-O Mold style Waldorf Salad. Here's hoping this is what you're looking for.

Jelled Waldorf Salad

1 small box lemon gelatin
1 cup hot water
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chilled sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped apples
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Dissolve gelatin in hot water. Add lemon juice and salt. Chill gelatin mixture thorough, but do not allow to set.

Gradually add chilled milk and mix well. Fold in the apple, celery and nuts. Chill until set.
Makes six 1/2 cup servings.
Source: http://www.recipegoldmine.com
Susie in Arkansas
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Nell in VA, the tunnel of fudge cake recipe was in the 11/14 newsletter. It is also listed under the listing of Nov. newsletter recipes.
Chris in NM

Sue, the butter, eggs and cocoa make the fudgy middle for this cake. I have made the tunnel of fudge cake many times and it is always good! Try it! Yes, it is important to have the 2 c. of nuts.
Chris in NM

Can someone give the brownie recipe using symphony chocolate bars, just can't find it.
Thanks Kathy in Fl

Fudge for One
Makes 1 individual serving
From the kitchen of Sharon Batty

1/3 cup sugar
1 heaping tablespoon cocoa
1 tablespoon and 2 teaspoons milk
1 scant tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Mix sugar, cocoa and milk in 1 quart glass measuring cup. Microwave on high 1 minute. Stir down sides of cup and microwave 40 seconds more. Add butter and vanilla. Beat until thick and eat. Let set up and cut into squares or eat warm right out of the bowl.
www.northpole.com
Chris in NM
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Cinnamon Hard Candy
From the kitchen of Billy Richardson

2 cups sugar
2/3 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon cinnamon oil flavoring
food coloring
powdered sugar (optional)

Mix first three ingredients in a large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil, without stirring until temperature reaches 310 degrees or until drops of syrup form hard, brittle threads in cold water. Remove from heat. After boiling has ceased, stir in flavoring and coloring. Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Cool and break into pieces. Dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Store in airtight containers. www.northpole.com
Chris in NM
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Robbie IN This is for Marti in Ga.

, who in the 11/17/09 newsletter requested recipes for Snowball Cookies. I have 3 recipes with this title. I hope one is what she is wanting.
Robbie IN

Nestlé Crunch Snowball Cookies

1 1/2 cups butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
5 (1.55 oz. each) NESTLÉ CRUNCH Candy Bar, chopped
1/4 cup powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 375° F. Beat butter, 3/4 cup powdered sugar and salt in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in vanilla extract; gradually beat in flour. Stir in chopped candy bars. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. BAKE for 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are set and bottoms are lightly browned. SIFT 1/4 cup powdered sugar over hot cookies on baking sheet; cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes. Carefully remove to wire racks to cool completely. Sprinkle with additional powdered sugar if desired. Store in airtight containers.
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Colored Snowballs

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened (NO substitutions)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons almond extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Colored sugar (red, green, blue, yellow, pink, etc.)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix butter, confectioners' sugar and almond extract in bowl. Mix until light. Add flour and salt. Mix well. Chill the dough until you are ready to bake or bake immediately.

When ready to bake, roll dough into small balls, and then roll in colored sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake for about 10 to 12 minutes.

Yields about 4 dozen.
Robbie IN
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For Jerry from Monday's newsletter
Sorry to be so late in answering BUT to say that things have been nut-so around here is an understatement.

The original recipe for the Cranberry Cake said it could be made in a 9x13 pan or in a 9 inch springform pan. BUT - I am big on experimenting - SO I'd say try it in a bundt pan if you want. Just be sure to really, really spray the pan with Pam good. It seems to be a very forgiving cake and should be ok.

AND - this is something I would do cuz I'm always "messing" with recipes - IF the cake should stick a bit or crumble, you could always put a glaze on of some sort and tuck some more pecans on top of that - it would be GOOD and no one would know.

Hope this helps - wish I could help more. Let me know if you do try it -- sounds like a great idea!
Rosemarie in rural Kansas City

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