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       Volume I - July 20, 2007

"Something Different"
Picnic Recipes

by Alice Osborne

PICNIC CORN SQUARES

1 can creamed corn
1 can corn, drained
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream
1 stick butter, melted
1 box Jiffy corn bread mix
2 eggs
1 c. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated

Mix all ingredients except cheese until blended. Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees in 9 x 13 inch pan. Top with cheese and bake 5 to 10 minutes more, just to melt cheese. Let cool slightly before cutting into squares. These are great for picnics as they serve like brownies.
        
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BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE
(a fellow named Saucy Jack gets credit for this!)

1 bunch of brocoli
1 head of cauliflower
1 can of (evaporated) milk
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 can of cream of chicken/celery soup
2 cloves of garlic
pinch of salt
1 tbsp. of paprika
1 tbsp. of oregano
1/2 tsp. of cayanne pepper (if desired)
1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese
*1/4 cup of softened butter is optional (to be mixed with soup and milk)

Cut broccoli and cauliflower into edible-sized pieces of and set aside for the moment. Crush/mince the garlic and add the pinch of salt to the garlic, for this will help the mincing if you're doing it by hand.
In a mixing bowl, combine milk and both cans of soup and mix well. You may mix the spices in with the soup mix at this time, as well as with the garlic, or you can add the spices at the end to top off the casserole.
Finally, put the brocoli and cauliflower in a casserole dish, then pour the soup mix and spices over top, distributing evenly.
Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top and bake (covered)for about 30-40 minutes at 350F, or until vegetables are soft enough to eat.
A variation of this recipe might include red peppers or sauteed chicken breast (both are quite good), which can be mixed in with the soup mix.
The combination of spices included here is only a guideline, and you are encouraged to try your own combinations, although you shouldn't leave out the garlic. When grilled hotdogs and hamburgers are worn out, this is a healthy and yummy substitute.

        
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(We found this in a Better Homes and Gardens magazine—sounds like something fun to do with the kids)

Two-Way Twists

One 11-ounce package (8) refrigerated breadsticks
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
2 tablespoons sugar (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Cheese dip or prepared mustard (optional)

1. Gently pull or roll each breadstick on a clean surface to make a 20 inch rope.
2. Shape each rope into a pretzel by crossing one end over the other, forming a circle and leaving 4 inch tails.
3. Holding a tail in each hand, twist once at the crossover point.
4. Carefully lift the tails and place over the center of the circle.
5. Place the ends of the tails over the circle edge and tuck them about 2 inches apart.
6. Brush each with melted butter.
7. If desired, stir together the sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over pretzels.
8. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until pretzels are golden.
9. Cool on a wire rack.
10. If desired, serve with cheese dip and /or mustard.

Makes 8.

For each serving: The night before, chill cheese dip, if using. In the morning, pack 1 pretzel and 1 to 2 tablespoons cheese dip and/or mustard, if using, with a frozen juice box or ice pack.
        




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