Welcome to our CCF KITCHEN! It’s one of our favorite gathering places. Here, you will find many helps to assist you in preparing delicious, time-saving meals for today’s busy woman! We welcome input from our Coffee Cup Friends. If you have a favorite recipe or helpful hint that has worked for you, please send it to us and we’ll share it with others. The recipes below change frequently. Bon appetit!

FEATURED RECIPE for Thanksgiving:
Mandarin Orange Jello Salad - Delicious!!!

Mix together:
1 large box orange Jello and 2 cups hot water

Add: 
1 small (6 oz) can frozen concentrate OJ
Liquid from two cans mandarin oranges
1 #2 can crushed pineapple (20 oz.)

Pour into 13×9x2” Pyrex oblong. Add mandarin orange segments from one can. Let congeal.

TOPPING (combine):
1 instant lemon pudding (3.5 oz.) using 1 cup milk
1 medium carton Cool Whip

Spoon over Jello mixture and top with remaining mandarin oranges.

JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS…

Thanksgiving 101 - Great recipes and tips for the beginner (and seasoned) cook. Click on picture to the right.

An “Apple a Day” is still very good advice. Apples are loaded with fiber, contain no fat or sodium, and are a good low-calorie carbohydrate source. Click on “Apple Recipes” picture to the left. WWW.COFFEECUPFRIENDS.COM

Pumpkins, a holiday or anytime of the year favorite, are low in saturated fat and very low in cholesterol and sodium. They are a good source of dietary fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium, and other important nutrients.  Click on pumpkin pic to right. WWW.COFFEECUPFRIENDS.COM

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GIFT MIXES for the Holidays! (Click on pic!)

GREAT IDEAS BELOW!

• Guiltless Hot Mocha… Add 1 packet Swiss Miss diet cocoa mix to cup of coffee (strong is better but not necessary). Drop a couple packets into a sandwich bag. Seal and keep in your purse for restaurants or visiting with a friend for coffee.
• Using reduced-fat or fat-free plain yogurt is a great way to reduce the fat in creamy dressings (including mayo) and dips. Start with a 2 to 1 ratio: 2 parts dressing or dip to 1 part yogurt. If desired, over time, increase yogurt / decrease dressing to tolerable taste.
• When chicken breasts are on sale or you can purchase them in bulk from a warehouse store… grill, bake, or prepare in a way you like best. Then, all at once, cube or shred and portion out into Ziploc freezer bags. Freeze. Then, when you want to create a quick meal, just remove a bag from the freezer and add to recipe.  Can be used for other meats, also. Do the same with chopped onion, peppers, etc.

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KITCHEN BASICS (RESOURCE SECTION)

Simple Solutions | Baking Perfect Breads | Baking Perfect Desserts

Buying Fruits and Vegetables | Cheese Guide | Emergency Substitutions

Equivalents Chart | Measurements | Seasoning Guide

Vegetable Time Table | Cooking Terms and Definitions

FEATURED RECIPES (RESOURCE SECTION)

Salad Ingredients
Ingredients list for preparing a healthy, delicious salad

Anytime Grilling
Barbecuing /Grilling Tips and Recipes

Muffins for Those On-the-Go
53 kinds from one basic recipe

Oatmeal Toppings and Baked Oatmeal Recipes

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