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Frito Salad

Frito Salad

1 head iceberg lettuce (shredded)

2 large tomatoes (chopped)

1 medium yellow onion (chopped)

2 cans ranch-style beans (un-drained)

8 oz. shredded cheddar

1 bag of Fritos

1 small bottle of Catalina dressing

Preparation

Toss it all together just before serving. It will fill up a punch bowl and everyone loves it!

 By Fawn Prenss

Note: The accompanied photo is not of the actual Frito Salad

Veggie Lasagna 441 calories

Veggie lasagna

(This recipe was taken from Family Circle magazine Aug 2011 issue)

Makes six or eight servings prep 20 min.

SLOW COOK on high for 4 ½  hours or LOW for 6 ½  hours let stand 10 min.

2 small zucchini (12 ounces total), trimmed

1 package (8 ounces) sliced mushrooms

1 sweet red pepper, seeded and diced

1 container (15 ounces) part – skim RICOTTA cheese

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat shredded mozzarella or Italian-blend cheese

¼ cup packed parsley leaves, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

¼ teaspoon black pepper

1 jar (26 ounces) roasted garlic pasta sauce

8 traditional lasagna noodles (uncooked), broken in half

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

WEIGHT WATCHERS LASAGNA

WEIGHT WATCHERS LASAGNA

350 degree oven for 1 hour and 15 min.

Brown together: 1 lb. ground turkey or hamburger (I used ground turkey yesterday)

1 onion cut up and 1 clove of garlic cut in tiny pieces.

Add: 16 oz. stewed tomatoes (I used Del Monte Stewed Tomatoes, Mexican Recipe)

(Since it comes in only a14-1/2 oz. can, I used one and (half cans)

6 oz. can of tomato paste

1 cup water

2 tbsp. dry parsley

1 tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. basil

GARLIC & HERB POTATOES

These fragment or potatoes are the perfect side dish for so many meals – you make them again and again!
Author - unknown

Ingredients

1 1/3 quarter pounds small red potatoes, scrubbed
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon paprika

1. Preheat oven to 425 F
2. Cut each potato into quarters. Place in an ungreased 8-inch square baking dish
3. combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well. Pour over the potatoes and stir well. Bake until the potatoes are tender, 20 – 25 min. Serve.

BEST LAWYER/INSURANCE STORY OF THE YEAR

(the below story was submitted in email by a friend Kuldip Singh of Toronto, Canada who received it from his friend, Arvind Jolly.  Original author is unknown) This took place in Charlotte, North Carolina. A lawyer purchased a box of very rare and expensive cigars, and then insured them against, among other things, fire. Within a month, having smoked his entire stockpile of these great cigars, the lawyer filed a claim against the insurance company.

London - shows it's honest people

I was in London in 1993 and while getting my boarding pass at the TWA counter, I left my camera (Nikon) on the counter and boarded my plane to Boston. In the mid flight I realized what I had done and asked the flight attendant what I should do. She said in the Boston Logan airport there is an office for lost and found items and advised me to report there. I did and filled some forms and came home. In about two weeks I got a letter from the Police in London that they have my camera and asked me to send £4.00 for shipping. I did and I got my camera back within 2 weeks.  Thank you London Police.

Our Right To Vote

My friend told me yesterday that during one election week she was sick in the hospital. It was the election day. She called the board of elections that she could not come to vote because of her being in the hospital. The board of elections dispatched an employee with a ballot and brought a envelope to seal the ballot afterwards. She was able to vote as her birth right.  This why we all love America.

Delicious Meatloaf

Ingredients

2 lbs of hamburger

4 tbl. Sp. Chopped onions, 3 slices of onions

3 strips of bacon

4 tbl. Sp. of ketchup

2 tbl. Sp. Bell peppers

1 lb. sausage

2 eggs

¼ cup Crackers (crushed)

¼ cup Oatmeal

2 slices of white bread (leave the crust and crunch it)

1 can of tomato sauce
add salt and pepper to taste

By Tom Gordon's

Mix all the ingredients and make it into a loaf, lay 3-4 strips of bacon across the top, lay thin slices of onion on the top, decorate the loaf with ketchup, bake at  350°F for 1 hr and 35 minutes. And serve hot.

Wilson Electronics - Wonderful Service

I bought a booster for my cell phone from Best Buy made by Wilson Electronics.  After hooking everything up my phone still wasn't getting the signal I thought I should have.  So, I called the 800 number of Wilson Electronics.  The gentleman on the line talked me through in adjusting the transmitter and USB card.  It worked.  Then I told him that my signal wire from outside was too short and if they sell the extension wire.  He said they do but he would send me an additional wire with the adapter for free including the postage.  It arrived at my house via UPS ground in three days.  That was exceptional customer service. 

Wal-Mart - A great customer service

 Recently I went shopping at Wal-Mart with a friend. After we bought a few items we came home only to discover that we got the wrong change back (short). I called the store and spoke to the manager and explained him what happened. He asked me some questions such as what register, what time and the clerk's number which was written on the receipt. I emphasized to him that it may not have been the clerk's fault. He assured me that he would call me back within 1 hour after checking into it. He called with the time he said he would and said, "Sir, I have your money". He added that he checked the cash drawer and found the extra $9.00 that was over. He apologized profusely and said, please come to the store and see him for a refund. We went to the store and collected $9.00 with great appreciation.

Indian Rice Pudding

 1 1/2 cups white rice , cooked

1/2 cup sugar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

2 1/2 cups milk , 2% or whole, do not use skim or 1%

2 egg yolks

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

¼ cup golden raisins

DIRECTIONS:

In large bowl, combine sugar, salt, cornstarch, raisins and nutmeg.

Add milk, egg yolks, and vanilla, using wire whisk to beat until smooth.

Add cooked rice, and pour into a 1 and 1/2 quart baking dish--you can also use a 9 x 9 square baking dish, but you'll need to decrease the cooking time by at least 15 minutes, if not more, so check carefully after the first hour.

Place baking dish into larger pan, and pour hot water into outer pan to create a 1 inch deep water bath.

Bake at 350 degrees, stirring occasionally, for 1 1/2 hours, or until pudding is creamy and milk is absorbed.

What America taught me - by Amar Prakash

Amar Prakash

I came to the US at the age 20 from India after hitch-hiking around the world for 2 years.  My dream was to get college education from an American university.  And I only had $13.00 and some change in my pocket.  I also had an address of my father's old friend in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  I had to borrow money from another friend of my dad who was a doctor in Bronx to catch a bus to Ann Arbor Michigan.  My story of traveling around the world appeared in the local newspaper which brought me several invitations to come and stay with them as I needed a place to move to.  I moved in with the family of Rev. David Jeffords and his 4 children ages 7-16. 

After working for a year to save money, I got admission in Parks College of Engineering, Aviation and Technology.  It was a private college and after 1st semester the tuition was unaffordable.  My roommate was Larry McClure from Kansas City .  Next year (1970) Kansas City Chiefs won the Super bowl against the Minnesota Vikings 23-7.   He and I decided to move to Kansas City and transfer to then called Central Missouri State University.  It is now called University of Central Missouri.  We attended the extension campus in Independence, MO close to his parents' home and lived with his parents Capt. Robert and Earlene McClure.  Mr. McClure was Capt. for TWA at the time.

It is this time that I learned about America and it's values.  I attended church with them periodically and continued my study at CMSU (Central Missouri State University).  I also got an evening job while going to school.  I graduated in 1973.  In 1976 I became a US citizen.

Fast forward 20 years - and I had gotten married to a wonderful American Woman in 1983, served in the US Army reserves and now felt like a real American.  In 1997 I met a co-worker named Jerry Sandlin who changed my life.  He was Christian and I was Hindu.  Jerry convicted me by his great morals and character.  I began to notice his life style and liked what I saw.  He was one of the most honest person I had met.  He was married to a nice woman named Jennifer with 3 kids and one on the way.  Jerry not only had a great disposition but he had a great attributes which admire in him a lot.  He was talented, helpful to others and was a humble man.  In time I became so impressed by his great living.  Him being Christian started to affect my own religion.  One day I broke down and accepted Christ right in front of him.  I started to attend a local church and felt the happiest man alive.

Fast forward 7 years - in 2004 I opened a painting company in Florida where I had moved.  Managed my company and I did okay financially but it was 2010 when I visited India.  I saw cows roaming aimlessly on the streets.  The cows were hungry and rummaging for food in the trash bins on the side of the streets.  Then one day I saw 6 calves huddled together (see related story on this blog) in the mist of the highway that seemed to be protecting each other from traffic which was zooming by.  This single incidence made such an impression on me that I decided to go back to India and SAVE THE COWS.  The cows have to be saved and there was no turning back.  In March, 2011 I visited India with the hope to save the cows among other objectives. I was so disappointed to learn that the Indian Govt. more or less prohibits anyone to touch the "sacred" cows.  They said, "hands off" to any foreigner that may have any such motives. 

The compassion for the animals especially for the cows came from the wonderful people in United States.  There have been dozens of warm-hearted Americans who helped along the way without any expectations.  My wife taught me patience and honesty and good morals.  Jeffords taught me to be humble and helpful to others, Jerry taught the love of Christ, McClures taught me the meaning being good American.  Oprah taught me to do a random act of kindness even the movie PAY IT FORWARD taught me just that.  America taught me patriotism, free enterprise system; great judicial system, 1st amendment of the constitution and how to enjoy ice cold beer (Bud Light) and a great Football game. In September of 2011, I started a company called Pedicabs, Bicycles and More, LLC.

What do we do? My company is diverse because we basically import various “green” products that promote green technology imported from the Orient mainly from China; products such as Chinese made Segways. 

The other objective is to eventually manufacture these pedicabs (also known as Velocabs) right here in USA and help save fossil fuel and create jobs in America at the same time.

Am I being too ambitious, perhaps? Without ambition one cannot bring ideas from drawing board to the streets.  Therefore, I'm taking one idea at a time to see if success follows.

Pedicabs also known as velocabs

Rickshaws also known as pedicabs

END  

I love America (heartwarming stories) by Amar Prakash

1. Recently I went shopping at Wal-Mart with a friend. After we bought a few items we came home only to discover that we got the wrong change back (short). I called the store and spoke to the manager and explained him what happened. He asked me some questions such as what register, what time and the clerk's number which was written on the receipt. I emphasized to him that it may not have been the clerk's fault. He assured me that he would call me back within 1 hour after checking into it. He called with the time he said he would and said, "Sir, I have your money". He added that he checked the cash drawer and found the extra $9.00 that was over. He apologized profusely and said, please come to the store and see him for a refund. We went to the store and collected $9.00 with great appreciation.

Chicken Curry

Chicken Curry 4.0 Stars based on 327 Reviews Author : nageswa... Published On : Aug 10, 2007 Preparation Time:  7 min Recipe Type :    NonVeg-Main Cooking Time :  25 min Standing Time :   5-8 mins Yield : 4 (4 servings)  Ingredient : Chicken Description :  Chicken Curry Recipe made easy, learn how to make Chicken Curry Recipes at home.

Beef Pot Roast - Contributor unknown

BEEF POT ROAST

1-1/2 spoons dried parsley

teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon minced onion

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (2-1/2 to  3 pounds) boneless beef chuck roast

2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

2 sliced onions

1-3/4 cups reduced-sodium beef broth

cup tomato juice

1-1/2 pounds potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks

pound carrots, cut into 1 inch chocks

preheat oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, combine seasoning, salt and pepper. Pat roast dry with paper towels and rub all over with seasoning mixture. In a

FOUR LAYER DESSERT - Contributed by Helen Stoneking

Layer #1

Cream together

1 stick of oleo

1 cup sifted flour

1/2 cup chopped nuts

Press into a 9 x 13 baking dish and bake at 375° for 1 5 minutes

Layer #2

Cream together- 1 8-oz Philadelphia cream cheese

1 cup powdered sugar

1-1/2 cups cool whip (enough to make it spread easily)

Spread this on cooled crust from layer #1

Potato Salad contributed by Shirley Travers

Potato Salad

4 large potatoes (boiled with skins on) peel and chop into small pieces

6 eggs (hard-boiled) chopped

2/3 cup of chopped celery

1/2 cup of chopped onions

2/3 cup of relish

Mix in large mixing bowl

Dressing:

1/4 cup of white vinegar

1 cup of sugar

3/4 cup of mayo

1/3 cup of milk

1 tablespoon of yellow mustard

Mix about together in a quart jar with lid and shake well.

Pour dressing over the potato mixture and stir evenly.

Salt to taste

Disclaimer: Photo in accompanying post is not of the recipe listed.  Photo was taken from the Internet to show what the dish may look like from the recipe.

Baked beans contributed by Ruth Wall

Baked Beans

3- 28 oz. Cans of Bush beans (take the juice out)

1/2 cup onions

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 cup brown sugar

Dash of Worchester sauce

1 tablespoon mustard

Mix the above ingredients and bake at 350° for 45 min. or more (as needed)

Disclaimer: Photo in accompanying post is not of the recipe listed.  Photo was taken from the Internet to show what the dish may look like from the recipe.

CABBAGE PATCH SOUP by Lilian Burbank

                                        CABBAGE PATCH SOUP

1 ½ lbs ground beef                            2 cans kidney beans with juice

2 slices bacon, cut up and                   3 cups water

   fried with beef                                 1 ½ tsp. salt

1 medium onion, cut up                      1 to 2 tsp chili powder (optional)

1 can tomato soup                               1 cup celery, cut up

2 cans stewed tomatoes                      1 cup carrots, cut up

3 to 4 cups cabbage, finely cut

            Brown beef with bacon.  Add onion and celery. Sauté for 10 minutes.

Add sliced carrots and remainder of ingredients, including cabbage.

            Cook at low temperature until tender.


Disclaimer: Photo in accompanying post is not of the recipe listed.  Photo was taken from the Internet to show what the dish may look like from the recipe.