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Treasures, Trinkets, Tips and Treats
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Welcome to my treasure chest filled with Treasures, Trinkets, Tips and Treats. Stop by often, there's something for everyone, if not today maybe tomorrow. Peace and love!

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142.  Today's Quote and Creamed Chicken and BiscuitsID #674731 
Posted: 11-4-2009 @ 3:48 pm EST 
Edited: 11-4-2009 @ 3:56 pm EST 

"For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek; for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him."
~ Romans 10:12


Nothing is more comforting than Creamed Chicken and Biscuits, maybe a glass of wine but I'm not sure about that.

Creamed Chicken & Biscuits

1/2 large onion
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
4 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 (10 3/4 ounce) canned cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped pimiento
1 cup shredded mild Cheddar cheese, divided
6 frozen biscuits, thawed


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the bottom and sides of an 11 x 7-inch baking dish.

Chop the onion. Heat butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Stir in onion. Saute' until tender.

Combine onion, chicken, soup, sour cream, milk and pimiento in a medium bowl and mix well. Spoon mixture into prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven.

Sprinkle baked layer with 3/4 cup of the Cheddar. Arrange biscuits in single layer over top. Sprinkle with remaining Cheddar.

Bake until biscuits are golden brown and the sauce is bubbly, about 20 minutes longer. Serve immediately.

Preparation time 28 minutes
Baking time 35 minutes
Serves 6

Hint: When preparing any type of cooked chicken, make a little extra, then refrigerate for up to three days. On hand when ready to make chicken meals.

For more tasty recipies checkout: http://www.grandmaskitchenrecipes.com

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grannym

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141.  Happy HalloweenID #673910 
Posted: 10-30-2009 @ 2:42 pm EDT 
Edited: 10-30-2009 @ 7:20 pm EDT 

I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than be crowded on a velvet cushion.

~ Henry David Thoreau

Be safe out there,and have fun!

Happy Halloween!

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140.  I Can't Believe ItID #673529 
Posted: 10-27-2009 @ 6:14 pm EDT 
Edited: 10-27-2009 @ 6:15 pm EDT 


I can't believe it, somebody stole my car! It was a 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera 4-dr sedan, Navy blue. It needed a paint job, tires and hub caps, the heater core was going out and it was leaking anti-freeze. What in the world did they want with it? I am pissed right about now! I still can't believe it! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
 


139.  Today's Quote and Shrimp-Corn Chowder-Sundried TomatoesID #673365 
Posted: 10-26-2009 @ 5:00 pm EDT 
Edited: 10-26-2009 @ 5:19 pm EDT 

"A bird doesn't sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song." ~Maya Angelou


Shrimp & Corn Chowder w/Sun-Dried Tomatoes


1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's Condensed Cream of Potato Soup
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
2 cups whole kernel corn
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes cut into strips
1 cup small or medium peeled and deveined cooked shrimp
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Ground black pepper or cayenne pepper

Heat the soup, half-and-half, corn and tomatoes in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes.

Stir in the shrimp and chives and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Season with black pepper.

Tip: for a lighter version, use skim milk instead of the half-and-half.

Prep time 10 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Serves 4

On a cold day like today what could be better with a loaf of french bread and a salad? Bon Apetite!

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138.  Todays Quote and Perfectly Easy Dinner Rolls RecipeID #673167 
Posted: 10-24-2009 @ 6:50 pm EDT 
Edited: 10-24-2009 @ 9:09 pm EDT 

"I cannot think that we are useless or God would not have created us." ~Goyathlay (Geronimo), Apache Medicine Man and War Chief, 1829-1909


Now we all know that the holidays are fast approaching, here's a quick and easy recipe for homemade rolls. Nothing is better than a hot out of the oven roll dripping with good ole butter. Yummy!

Perfectly Easy Dinner Rolls

1 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
2 packages active dry yeast
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
4-4 1/2 cups, unbleached all-purpose flour
Additional melted butter (optional)


Combine the warm water and yeast in a large bowl. Let the mixture stand until yeast is foamy, about 5 minutes.

Stir in butter, sugar, eggs and salt. Beat in flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough is too stiff to mix (some flour may or not be needed). Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or up to 4 days.

Grease a 13- x 9-inch baking pan. Turn the chilled dough out onto a lightly floured board. Divide dough into 24 equal-size pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth round ball; place balls in even rows in the prepared pan. Cover and let dough balls rise until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake until rolls are golden brown, 15-20 minutes. Brush warm rolls with melted butter, if desired. Break rolls apart to serve.

Makes 2 dozen rolls, double if necessary

Helpful Hints

*Check2*In this recipe, don't use quick-rising dry yeast, since it is designed to raise breads quickly.

*Check3*Before adding the yeast mixture, use an instant read thermometer to check temp of the water.

*Check5*This icebox dough requires no kneading, and can be made up to 4 days ahead. Just take it out of the refrigerator, let rise and bake for perfect rolls every time.

That's it for today, more next time.

Be safe!*witch-hat*

grannym *Heart*

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137.  Chinese Proverb and Blueberry Cheesecake MuffinsID #672595 
Posted: 10-20-2009 @ 3:52 pm EDT 
Edited: 10-24-2009 @ 6:24 pm EDT 

"Do not remove a fly from your friends forehead with a hatchet." ~Chinese Proverb

*Laugh* Picture that! *Laugh* *Laugh**Laugh*

Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon no-calorie sugar substitute for baking, divided
2 eggs
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup bran flakes cereal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup soy flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons melted butter
4 tablespoons no-sugar-added blueberry fruit spread
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon


Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray 12 muffin cups with nonstick cook spray.

Beat cream cheese in medium bowl on high speed of electric mixer until smooth. Beat in 3/4 cup sugar substitute. 1 egg. lemon peel and vanilla.

Stir together cereal, flours, 1/4 cup sugar substitute, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. In separate small bowl, whisk milk, butter and 1 egg until blended; pour over cereal mixture. Mix gently just until blended.

Spoon about 2 tablespoons batter into each muffin cup. Spread 1 teaspoon fruit spread over batter. Spread cream cheese mixture over fruit spread. Combine remaining 1 tablespoon sugar substitute and cinnamon; sprinkle mixture evenly over creams cheese mixture.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted into centers comes out clean. Cool muffins 10 minutes in pan on wire rack. Remove muffins from pan and cool. Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate leftover muffins.

Recipe can be doubled and muffins frozen for later use. Pop in microwave to heat.

Great for breakfast.

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136.  Quote for Today and Italian EggplantID #672405 
Posted: 10-19-2009 @ 12:39 pm EDT 
Edited: 10-19-2009 @ 12:45 pm EDT 

"From the beginning there were drums, beating out world rhythm--the booming, never-failing tide on the beach; the four seasons, gliding smoothly, one from the other; when the birds come, when they go, the bear hibernating for his winter's sleep. Unfathomable the way, yet all in perfect time. Watch the heartbeat in your wrist--a percise pulsing beat of life's Drum--with loss of timing you are ill."

~Jimalee Burton (Ho-Chee-Nee), Cherokee, 1974


Something to think about, eat slowly!

Italian Eggplant

1 Small Eggplant
1/4 Cup Liquid Egg Substitute or 1 egg
1/2 Cup Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
1 1/2 Cup Spaghetti Sauce


Spray skillet with nonstick spray. Remove peel of eggplant and slice into circles. Dip circle in egg then breadcrumbs. Place each round in skillet and brown on both sides. Place in ovenproof casserole, putting a generous tablespoon of spaghetti sauce on each round. Stack if necessary. Bake covered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 4.

I like to slowly cook the eggplant on top of stove in a skillet. I guess you call it fried eggplant, season with salt and pepper. Very good!

The sauce can be red or white, breadcrumbs can be different flavors. Experiment with this recipe, there are various ways to cook eggplant. Original recipe found in The Diabetic Four Ingredient Cookbook by Linda Coffee and Emily Cale.

That's it guys!

Be safe!

grannym

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135.  Quote for Today and Basil Chicken SaladID #672264 
Posted: 10-18-2009 @ 11:52 am EDT 
Edited: 10-18-2009 @ 12:10 pm EDT 


"I'm the only one who's responsible for my soul, if I don't do the right thing here. I'm at fault, not him, not the church, not that mountain over there or the sun. This is the way they teach Indian religion. No one is going to influence you, no one is going to bring you up to your grave, but you."

~Alex Saluskin, Yakima Indian 1970


Ponder this as you eat your salad.

Basil Chicken Salad

2 cups shopped chicken
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper or
just bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash of pepper


Mix all ingredients, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Sprinkle cashews or your favorite crushed nuts over salad. (Optional)

Prep time: 10 min start to finish, makes 4 servings, recipe from http://www.bettycrocker.com/Recipes

Have a great day! *Smile*

grannym

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134.  11-16-09ID #672018 
Posted: 10-16-2009 @ 4:26 pm EDT 
Edited: 10-16-2009 @ 4:36 pm EDT 

It is a beautiful cool crisp day her in Lancaster, Texas. Bright blue sky with wisp of powdery white clouds speckled here and there. Of course you might know it started me to thinking about comfort food. I went on a research project, pulling out all the cookbooks I could find, looking for that special something to cook. I finally settled for some left over meatloaf, adding a can of cream of chicken soup as a gravy over the meatloaf. I cooked some brown rice and used the soup as gravy for it, and some frozen creamed spinach. Not bad if I say so my self, not bad at all. *Delight* My son who is not one for leftovers took some for his lunch, he works the nightshift, smiling as he walked out the door. *Rolleyes*

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133.  Make Every Day SpecialID #671786 
Posted: 10-14-2009 @ 10:12 pm EDT 
Edited: 10-14-2009 @ 10:27 pm EDT 

I really think too much, by this I mean why do we do the things we do? I was thinking about my mother and how she would not use the nice gifts given to her. Pajamas, dishes, etc., she was saving them for what I don't know. When she passed we found perfume, handkerchiefs, sheets, towels and that's just the tip of the barrel. We as a whole (humans) work to accomplish things and in the end no one wants them but us. We strive for the better things in life and in the process we neglect the things that really matter. The simple things in life that are free, if we just stop and pay attention to them. There is no right or wrong in the search for simplicity, it's about recognizing that trying to have it all has gotten in the way of enjoying the things which add to our happiness and well being.

Miracles are being created for you everyday, wake up to the miracles in the sunrise, the sunset, a breath, a flower. Open your mind and heart and observe, (observe what you might ask) your surroundings, your environment. Take one moment at a time to hear music, to make music, to seek inspiration and to learn. Cherish the gift of humor, it's the sunny side of existence. Breath life back into your imagination, find the strength and hope of your childhood. Release the child within to sing, laugh and play.

Be completely and utterly selfish, take a nap, read a book, visit a museum, take a long bath. Go as deep into your thoughts and feelings as you are able. Plant a flower, take a walk, fly a kite, (yes, fly a kite) or climb a mountain. Take time to bask in the glory of life, enjoy it. Appreciate the gift of your own life, make everyday special, you can't take the things with you!

That's all of my rambling for today, more next time. *Smile*

Hugs!

grannym

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