Freeze end of bread loaves to make pudding
Dear Heloise: I take the ends of a loaf of bread and put them in a freezer bag then pop them into the freezer.
When I have enough, I make bread pudding that is simply delicious. Some people throw the ends out, some feed them to the birds, but bread pudding is a great way to use all the bread in a loaf.
Dear Heloise: In a couple of months my son will be here to visit us, and I want to make your Italian Chicken recipe for him.
The last time I made it, both he and my husband raved about the flavor and tenderness of the chicken. It was easy and quick to make and a big hit with my boys. However, I lost the recipe.
Would you reprint it for me?
Susan, my husband loves this recipe as well, so here it is for your boys. You’ll need:
1 chicken, cut up or equivalent in parts 1 (8 ounce) bottle non-fat (or regular) Italian salad dressing 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced 4 medium potatoes, sliced (peeled or not) into bite size pieces.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Place the chicken in the casserole dish and cover with the Italian dressing. Top with the onion and potatoes. Bake for about 1 hour or until done.
If this recipe sounds good and easy to make, then you’ll love my other recipes in my pamphlet “Heloise’s All-Time Favorite Recipes.”
To get a copy of my six-page pamphlet, visit www.Heloise.com or send $5, along with a long, self-addressed, stamped (70 cents) envelope to: Heloise/ Recipes, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX. 78279-5001. Serve this dish with a tossed salad for a delicious and nutritious meal.
Dear Heloise: I like vegetables, but sometimes I find they’re a little boring. My mother-in-law showed me how to put a little extra “zip” into plain spinach by adding fresh lemon juice on top. This also tastes great on fried zucchini strips or on my salads.
Hailey, lemon is a healthier choice than other calorie-heavy dressings.
Dear Heloise: I found that when I make a meatloaf, if I put two slices of bread on the bottom of the pan first, under my meatloaf, it doesn’t get soggy from cooking in the drippings. The end result is a healthy and delicious meatloaf. It also makes cleanup easier.
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