(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Summertime Favorites (July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

Here we go again! As I did for the very first Secret Sister Swap, I collected recipes from the participants of the second Secret Sister Swap to compile into yet another cookbook of treasured T & T Faves!!!! I begged! I nagged! I begged and nagged some more, and a majority of those wonderful Sisters came through for me yet again with a veritable plethora of awesome recipes! This second cookbook actually has 6 separate sections with well over 500 recipes collected! My initial foray into the archives to collect hidden treasures like I did for the first SS cookbook proved to be far too difficult a task, as we all know how well the infamous 'search feature' has been working these past months!! ! :o) NOT!! Anyway...... here again, is the end result of all my persistent nagging! Were it not for the generosity of all those awesome ladies, this cookbook would never have come to be! If you saw the first one I did, either by requesting a copy of it or on the 'Favorite' thread I posted here on Recipes, you'll find this second one to be quite different! AND, dare I hope, just a bit more FUN because of all the extras I included!!

Again, special thanks to ALL the SS's who contributed recipes!! As in the first, there were several ladies I dubbed as 'Honorary Sisters' because they were not actually a part of the swap, but DID share a few of their Faves!!

Extra special Thanks to two fantastic moderators HDMac (Marcia) and cllw (Linda), who did a really bang up job with this second group!! As great a job as you did on the first swap, you did an even more awesome job on the second one!! You know, you two could make this your full time jobs!! Oh!! Sorry!! You already HAVE!! :O) Seriously, you two are the bestest!!!

This is dedicated to ALL of you Awesome Sisters and Fantabulous Cooks!!

† God's Special Blessings on EACH of you †

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   Links to the other SS Cookbook Collections !

(o: Secret Sister Swap #1 Favorite Recipes (Jan. '06-June '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/t/312969.aspx?PageIndex=1 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Favorite Recipes (July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/t/371219.aspx?PageIndex=1 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Popcorn Recipes!! (July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

 http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/371403/372754.aspx#372754

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Fall Favorites (July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/372635/373986.aspx#373986 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Holiday Favorites (July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/372639/373990.aspx#373990 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #2 Travelin' Recipes!! You gotta see this one to believe it!!(July '06 - Dec. '06) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/372642/373993.aspx#373993 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #3 Recipe Collection (Jan. '07 - June '07) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/p/647872/5454855.aspx#5454855 

(o: Secret Sister Swap #4 Recipe Collection (July '07 - Dec. '07) :o)

http://community.tasteofhome.com/forums/t/651801.aspx?PageIndex=1 

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edited 6/10/08  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 This cookbook project definitely will take a few days to complete. Because there are well over 500 recipes total, I think I'll post each section separately to make it easier to find specific recipes!! Each thread will start out the same as this one to tie them all together! Each thread will be categorized and the recipes and their contributors listed alphabetically at the beginning of each thread. At the very end, I will, as is becoming my habit with these rather lengthy threads, make a page by page index of all the recipes in THAT particular thread. Perhaps you may want to print a copy of it to make it easier to find a particular recipe or two!! Just a thought! :O)

The 6 sections are:
Secret Sisters Favorite Recipes! (167 recipes)
Secret Sister Swap #2 Summertime Faves!! (67 recipes)
Secret Sister Swap #2 Popcorn Recipes!!! (This was a LOT of fun!)
    (66 recipes)
Secret Sister Swap #2 Fall Favorites!! (99 recipes)
Secret Sister Swap #2 Holiday Favorites!! (94 recipes)
Secret Sister Swap #2 Travelin' Recipes..... (You gotta see this one to believe it!:O)     (16 rec.)

And so it began..................

Secret Sister Swap #2 Summertime Faves!! '06 (67 recipes)

'Tis the season of Fresh Blueberries and Raspberries!!

'Tis also the season of lots 'O fresh Garden Produce!!

'Tis also the season for some light and very refreshing Beverages!! And maybe some refreshing salads as well?

'Tis the season for some great grilling recipes!

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Appetizers (5 recipes)
    Asian Honey BBQ Chicken Drummettes - y2k
    Burger Bites - y2k
    Gazpacho Dip - spanishteacher
    Red Neck Salsa - purplechef_fl
    Taco Dip - KC10

Beverages (4 recipes)
    Pineapple Ginger Ale Punch - KC10
    Punch - lisa3
    Slushy Punch - Angielikes2cook
    Strawberry Punch - Angielikes2cook

Desserts (17 recipes)
    Blackberry Cake - nlf_PA
    Blueberry Crisp - ajmom
    Blueberry Roll-Ups - Babcia_PA
    Blueberry/Raspberry/Strawberry Breeze Pie - Babcia_PA
    Cleadon's Peach Cake - missyjj
    Coconut Icebox Cake - nlf_PA
    Jell-o Easy Spring Pie - spanishteacher
    Melt-In-Your-Mouth Blueberry Cake - HDMac/beecuzican_PA
        (also in Gen. sect.)
    Peaches 'N Cream "Dew" Dumplings - KC10
    Peaches N Cream Gelatin Dessert - HDMac
    Raspberry Cake - savorlife2
    Raspberry Summer Sensation - Luckygranny_OH
    Raspberry Trifle - HDMac
    Rhubarb Cake - KC10
    Rhubarb Muffins - Babcia_PA
    Rhubarb Torte - KC10
    Shortcake - gratefulservant_AZ

Entrées (12 recipes)
    Bum In A Bun - y2k
    Creamy Garden Spaghetti - AnickaD
    Crustless Quiche - kaly_ab
    Deli Favorite Dog - y2k
    Fresh Tomato Linguine - spanishteacher
    Greek Spaghetti w/Tomatoes & Feta - mrschieflww
    Hot Dogs w/ Pizza Topping - y2k
    Italian Chicken & Vegetable Grill - KC10
    Italian Zucchini Crescent Pie - Ruthie2
    Lamb Shish Kabobs - Connie1556
    Marinated Rib Eyes - KC10
    New York Hotdog - y2k

Salads (18 recipes)
    Amish Waldorf Salad - nlf_PA
    Blue Cheese Waldorf Salad - cllw
    Broccoli Pasta Salad - spanishteacher
    Chicken Salad - KC10
    Cucumber & Onion Salad - mrschieflww
    Cucumber Salad - KC10
    Fluffy Stuff - mrschieflww
    Fruited Chicken Salad - KC10
    Grape Salad - fancyb
    Grape Salad - spanishteacher
    Oriental Cabbage or Lettuce Salad - KC10
    Pasta Salad - nlf_PA
    Perfect Pasta Salad - gavingrma_OH
    Seven Layer Salad - ajmom
    Spinach Salad w/Raspberries, Feta, Almonds, etc. - KC10
    Ten Layer Salad (Light version) - gratefulservant_AZ
    Tomatoes Vinaigrette - connie1556
    Vegetable Salad - KC10

Soups (4 recipes)
    Cucumber & Potato Soup - KC10
    Cucumber Soup - KC10
    Tomato Soup - KC10
    Tomato Soup w/Basil & Parmesan Cream - KC10

Vegetables (7 recipes)
    Baked Zucchini Frittatas - KC10
    Continental Zucchini - KC10
    Eggplant Italian Style - connie1556
    Grilled Sweet Potato Packets w/ Pecan Butter - KC10
    Ripe Tomato Casserole Au Justin - fancyb
    Vegetable Medley - spanishteacher
    Vegetable Pizza #1 & #2 - KC10

Appetizers ~
        Asian Honey BBQ Chicken Drummettes - y2k
        Burger Bites - y2k
        Gazpacho Dip - spanishteacher
        Red Neck Salsa - purplechef_fl
        Taco Dip - KC10

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Asian Honey BBQ Chicken Drummettes

Posted by: y2k  -  Posted on: 8/12/2006

y2k (Joanie) says: "Here is a good one for summer Parties! ~ Love, Joanie"

Asian Honey BBQ Chicken Drummettes

Recipe Rating: Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 25 min

1 cup KRAFT Honey Barbecue Sauce
4-1/2 tsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
16 chicken drummettes (about 1-1/2 Ib.)
PREHEAT greased grill to medium heat. Mix barbecue sauce, soy sauce, ginger and garlic powder.
GRILL chicken 15 min. or until cooked through, turning and brushing occasionally with the barbecue sauce mixture. Serve with additional barbecue sauce, if desired.

Makes: 8 servings, about 2 drummettes each

KRAFT KITCHENS TIPS -
Safe Food Handling:
When brushing poultry with a sauce during grilling, discard any remaining sauce. Serve grilled foods with fresh sauce to ensure no bacteria from the raw meat contaminates the cooked meat.

Burger-Bites

Posted by: y2k  -  Posted on: 8/12/2006

Burger-Bites
 (Source: Kraft Foods)
Prep Time: 5 min Total Time: 20 min

1/2 cup KRAFT Honey Barbecue Sauce or BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce
1/4 cup grape jelly
1 Ib. pkg. (24) small prepared frozen meatballs
1 can (8 02.) pineapple chunks, drained
1 large red pepper, cut into cubes

MIX barbecue sauce and jelly in large skillet. Cook and stir on medium heat 2 min. or until jelly melts. ADD meatballs to skillet; cook 10 min. or until heated through.
SKEWER each meatball alternately on long wooden skewer or toothpick with pineapple chunk and red pepper.

Substitute seasonal fresh vegetables for the red pepper.
Substitute fresh pineapple chunks for the canned pineapple.

Makes: 24 servings, 1 skewer each

Gazpacho Dip

Posted by: spanishteacher  -  Posted on: 7/14/2006

spanishteacher (Micki) says, "I'm taking this to Bunco on Monday. - When I bring this, I usually pass out the recipe several times. Most of the time, people just stand around the bowl with chips in hand. This can be easily made in large quantities"

Gazpacho Dip

2 cans diced tomatoes (NOT drained)
1 can diced black olives
1 minced garlic clove
1 bunch green olives, chopped (use white and most of green, too)
3 Tbsp. olive oil*
3 Tbsp. vinegar* (I use apple vinegar lately and I like the taste)
salt and pepper to taste.

 Mix all ingredients in large bowl and refrigerate, stirring occasionally. Serve with tortilla chips.

*You can add more or less oil and vinegar to taste. I don't usually measure this part, but that gives you a starting point.

Red Neck Salsa

Posted by: purplechef_fl  -  Posted on: 8/11/2006

purplechef_fl (Patty) says, "Serve with Nacho chips. Sometimes I even heat up the chips! Mmmm, like a restaurant! :)"

Red Neck Salsa

Fresh yellow, red, orange, and green peppers, chopped
can of black eyed peas
can of black bean
can of corn
1 sm. jalapeno pepper- chopped
Italian dressing

 Drain the canned veg. Mix everything up-add Italian dressing to taste. Some like a lot, some don't, so whatever looks good. I don't measure this recipe. It's best to make ahead of time and let sit overnight or at least a few hours. 

Taco Dip

Posted by: KC10  -  Posted on: 8/12/2006

KC10 (Kay) says: "Remember when Taco Dip was all the rage? I still like to pull this one out and do it from time to time. - The avocado part doesn't look terribly pretty, but once you cover it with all the other stuff, who cares? It's really tasty!"

Taco Dip (Aunt Jeannie's way!)

1 ripe avocado, processed in food processor
Add:
3 oz. cream cheese
4 oz. sour cream
Process 'til well blended and mix in 1/2 pkg. taco seasoning mix. Spread on plate. Sprinkle over top:
very small head shredded lettuce
chopped tomato
chopped onion
shredded cheddar cheese
ripe olives, chopped
chopped green pepper

 Serve with assorted crackers, chips and deli dippers.

Beverages ~
        Pineapple Ginger Ale Punch - KC10
        Punch - lisa3
        Slushy Punch - Angielikes2cook
        Strawberry Punch - Angielikes2cook

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Pineapple/Ginger-ale Punch

Posted by: KC10  -  Posted on: 7/12/2006

KC10 (Kay) says, "We make this by the gallon during the hot summer months and leave it in the fridge. It's a wonderfully refreshing treat!!!"

Pineapple/Ginger-ale Punch

1 liter ginger ale
1 qt. pineapple juice

 Chill both ingredients. Pour into punch bowl. Add ice ring made with lemonade and fresh fruit. Voila.

Punch

Posted by: lisa3  -  Posted on: 6/10/2005

lisa3 (Lisa) says, "Enjoy!!"

Punch

1 gallon Hawaiian punch
1 2 liter Sprite
ice

Pour Hawaiin Punch into punch bowl add sprite and ice.

Slushy Punch

Posted by: Angielikes2cook  -  Posted on: 7/13/2006

Angielikes2cook (Angie) says, "Here are two of my favorites when it is hot! YUM!"

Slushy Punch

2 Lg. cans pineapple juice
1 Lg. can grapefruit juice
3 (20 oz) cans crushed pineapples
1 lg. box lime jell-o
1 cup sugar (or to your taste)
2 bottles Ginger Ale

 Mix all ingredients except one bottle of Ginger Ale. Freeze-take out a little while before ready to serve-pour half of the bottle of Ginger Ale over the punch. Serves a lot.

Strawberry Punch

Posted by: Angielikes2cook  -  Posted on: 7/13/2006

Angielikes2cook (Angie) says, "Here are two of my favorites when it is hot! YUM!"

Strawberry Punch

6 packages Strawberry Kool-Aid®
1/2 of the water used to make Kool-Aid®
46 oz Pineapple Juice
3 cups more water
4-5 cups sugar
1 Qt. Strawberries

 Mix all together and freeze in baggies. Thaw slightly before serving. Serve slushy.

Desserts ~
        Blackberry Cake - nlf_PA
        Blueberry Crisp - ajmom
        Blueberry Roll-Ups - Babcia_PA
        Blueberry/Raspberry/Strawberry Breeze Pie - Babcia_PA
        Cleadon's Peach Cake - missyjj
        Coconut Icebox Cake - nlf_PA
        Jell-o Easy Spring Pie - spanishteacher
        Melt-In-Your-Mouth Blueberry Cake - HDMac/beecuzican_PA
                (also in Gen. sect.)
        Peaches 'N Cream "Dew" Dumplings - KC10
        Peaches 'N Cream Gelatin Dessert - HDMac
        Raspberry Cake - savorlife2
        Raspberry Summer Sensation - Luckygranny_OH
        Raspberry Trifle - HDMac
        Rhubarb Cake - KC10
        Rhubarb Muffins - Babcia_PA
        Rhubarb Torte - KC10
        Shortcake - gratefulservant_AZ

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Blackberry Cake

Posted by: nlf_PA  -  Posted on: 8/19/2006

nlf_PA (Nancy) says, "This is a great late summer recipe!"

Blackberry Cake

3 eggs
1 c. butter, softened
2-1/2 c. sugar
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
3 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. Saigon cinnamon
2 c. fresh blackberries

 Preheat oven to 350°. Grease 13 x 9 pan.
 Cream together eggs, butter and sugar. Add flour, salt, baking powder, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon. Mix well. Stir in blackberries. Pour into prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes or until cake tests done in center.
 Frost with desired frosting.

Serves 12.

Blueberry Crisp

Posted by: ajmom  -  Posted on: 8/13/2006

Blueberry Crisp
 (Source: Exported from Master-Cook)

4 cups blueberries
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter -- softened

 Put berries in shallow baking dish or deep 9-inch pie pan. Sprinkle with lemon rind. Blend remaining ingredients and sprinkle on berries. Bake in preheated moderate oven (375F) about 25 minutes. Serve warm.

Serving Size : 6