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Just so everyone knows, the posts I've been writing that start with "What to do with" are there for those that are trying to clean out their deep freezers.  If anyone has any suggestions for this topic, I would love to hear them and I would be glad to add those to my blog.

For me, I'm trying to build my freezer back up after cleaning it out over the Fall months.  This is really putting me to the task since I'm doing the Grocery Challenge this year.  However, I plan to be successful at this.  I just keep telling myself this and eventually I will have my mind set on it.  :)

What to do with Hot Dogs

My friend, Timna, has a very good question.  She's wondering...."What can you do with a bunch of hot dogs?".  She has a lot of turkey dogs in the deep freeze and hates to see them go to waste.  I looked up some ideas on Google and here's a few that I came up with.

• Chili Dogs
• Franks and Beans or Beanie Weanies
• Cut them in thirds and cook them like little smokies with bbq sauce and grape jelly.
• Cut them up and add to Mac & Cheese OR slice them up lengthwise, put them in a baking dish, cover with mac & cheese and make a casserole type of dish.
• Hot dogs and sour kraut.
• Fried hot dog sandwiches
• Fried potatoes & onions with sliced up fried hot dogs in with them.
• Pigs in a blanket.

Anyone else have any ideas???

What to do with Oranges

I have a friend that has an over-abundance of oranges, and she was wondering, "What do you do with a bunch of oranges before they go bad?".  So I did some research and here's what I've come up with so far.

1.  Juice the oranges and freeze the juice.

2.  Make orange marmalade.

3.  Cook with them.  However, most of the recipes I'm finding only use up one orange at a time.  Of these recipes, I found one that seems pretty promising, since she has kids at home.  Here's the recipe.
Orange Smoothie
1 peeled, seedless orange
1 c. ice cubes
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Put everything in the blender and blend until smooth.

Anyone else have any ideas???

What To Do With A Turkey....

Ok....I have a friend with several turkey's in the freezer.  She wants to cook one and not end up making the usual turkey dinner out of it.  She's asked for help in finding recipes to use up the turkey while being something "different" that her family will eat.  Here are a few of my findings.

Turkey Melt Sandwich
(my own leftover recipe)

Toast
Sliced turkey
Sliced Cheese
Cooked strips of bacon

Place slices of toast on cookie sheet.  Top with sliced turkey, sliced cheese, bacon and another piece of toast.  Place in oven to melt the cheese.

***(Replace the chicken with the turkey) Crockpot Chicken and Corn Enchilada Casserole

http://www.crystalandcomp.com/2011/09/crockpot-chicken-and-corn-enchilada-casserole/
Recipe type: dinner

Author: Crystal & Co

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 4 hours

Total time: 4 hours 20 mins

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1 can cream of chicken soup
• 1 (8 oz) container sour cream
• 1 (4.5 oz) can chopped green chilies
• 2 cups cooked chicken (I had boiled chicken on hand)
• 2 cups corn (I used frozen)
• 1 (10 oz) can enchilada sauce
• 12 corn tortillas (cut into quarters)
• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Chop up your pre-cooked chicken.
2. Combine the soup, sour cream and chilies. Mix well.
3. Add the chicken and corn and stir.
4. Pour half a can of enchilada sauce in the bottom of the crockpot.
5. Layer half of the tortilla shells over the sauce.
6. Spread half of the chicken and soup combination over the tortillas.
7. Sprinkle with half of the shredded cheese.
8. Then repeat the steps using the remaining ingredients, starting with another layer of the enchilada sauce.
9. Once you’ve completed two layers, pop the lid on it and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for about 3 hours.
10. Plate it up and dinner is done.

Chicken Or Turkey Tetrazzini

(from my Wine Family cookbook...it's my sister in law's recipe)

1/2 lb. spaghetti (break into small pieces and cook)

In 1/4 c. margarine, saute 1/2 of a small onion and 1/2 of a green pepper

Combine:

     1 can cream of chicken soup

     1/3 c. milk

     1 (8 oz.) can mushrooms, drained

     1/2 c. black olives, sliced

     1 c. sour cream

     2 tsp. pimento

Stir in:  2 1/2 c. cooked and diced chicken or turkey

Mix it all together.  Put in a 9 x 13 baking dish.  Top with 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese.  

Bake at 325 degrees F for approx. 30 to 45 minutes.

Turkey Salad With Red Grapes

http://southernfood.about.com/od/turkeysalad/r/Turkey-Salad-With-Red-Grapes.htm

Yield: Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

• 1 cup sliced red seedless grapes
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup chopped green onion
• 3/4 cup coarsely broken or chopped pecans
• 3 to 4 cups cooked diced turkey
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3/4 to 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt, to taste

Preparation:

Combine the grapes, celery, green onion, pecans, if using, turkey, and parsley, if using. Toss to blend ingredients. Combine the lemon juice, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, and pepper. Stir into the turkey mixture until blended, adding more mayonnaise if needed. Add salt, to taste.

Serve in sandwiches or on greens for a lighter lunch salad.

Leftover Turkey and Stuffing Casserole

http://southernfood.about.com/od/turkeycasserole/r/bl40330e.htm

Ingredients:

• 4 cups prepared turkey stuffing
• 2 cups cooked cut up or sliced turkey
• 1 3/4 to 2 cups prepared turkey gravy
• 1/3 cup jellied or whole cranberry sauce, cubed

Preparation:

Butter bottom and sides of 2-quart baking dish. Arrange half of the stuffing in bottom of dish. Add half of the turkey then half of the gravy. Repeat layers. Top with cubes of cranberry sauce. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
Serves 4.