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2014 Christmas Gift Guide LOOK INSIDE FOR GREAT GIFT IDEAS GET THEM WHAT THEY REALLY WANT THIS YEAR!

PLAY THE TRIVIA CONTEST ON PAGE 10 FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $20

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Grilled Fresh Vegetable Pizza INGREDIENTS 1 cup fresh small broccoli florets 1 (13.8-oz.) can Pillsbury® refrigerated classic pizza crust 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 small yellow summer squash, sliced lengthwise 1/2 cup pizza sauce 2 Italian plum tomatoes, sliced 6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) shredded mozzarella cheese DIRECTIONS 1. Heat grill. In small microwave-safe bowl, combine broccoli and 3 tablespoons water; cover with microwave-safe plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes or until broccoli is bright green. Drain; set aside.

2. Cut 18x12-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil; spray with nonstick cooking spray. Unroll dough; place on sprayed foil. Starting at center, press out dough with hands to form 13x9-inch rectangle. Brush dough with 1 teaspoon of the oil. Brush squash with remaining teaspoon oil.

3. When ready to grill, place squash on grill. Invert dough onto grill rack and peel off foil. Cook on gas grill over medium-low heat or on charcoal grill 4 to 6 inches from medium-low coals for 3 to 5 minutes or until bottom of dough is golden brown and squash is crisp-tender and grillmarked, turning squash occasionally.

4. Remove squash from grill; place on cutting board. Cut squash into bite-sized pieces. Turn dough; grill 1 to 2 minutes or until bottom is set.

Carefully remove from grill. Top crust with pizza sauce, tomatoes, squash and broccoli. Sprinkle with cheese.

5. Return pizza to grill. Cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until crust is browned and thoroughly cooked, and cheese is melted.

RASPBERRY WALNUT SALAD Dressing: 8 Tbsp. white wine vinegar 1-1⁄2 tsp. fresh lemon juice 1 clove garlic, minced 1-1⁄2 tsp. granulated sugar 1⁄2 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper 1/3cup vegetable oil SALAD: 1 package (10 oz.) mixed salad greens 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced 1⁄2 cup Fisher Chef’s Naturals Walnuts 1 package (6 oz.) fresh raspberries For dressing, whisk vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper in small bowl. Slowly add oil, whisking until well blended. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours or overnight to blend flavors. For salad, combine mixed greens, cucumber slices and walnuts in serving bowl. Whisk dressing; drizzle over top.

Toss salad to coat. Scatter raspberries over top. Serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings

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3. Repeat with second can of dough, cutting log into 20 slices. Arrange remaining 24 slices, slightly overlapping each other, next to but not overlapping first ring. Remove custard cup from center.

4. Bake 13 to 16 minutes or until light golden brown. Gently loosen wreath from cookie sheet, and carefully slide onto cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, cook spinach as directed on package; cool and squeeze to drain.

6. In medium bowl, stir sour cream, mayonnaise and milk until well mixed.

Add spinach and remaining topping ingredients; mix well. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.

7. Place cooled wreath on serving tray.

Spread wreath with spinach topping.

Sprinkle with red bell pepper, 2 tablespoons onions and parsley.

Decorate with bell pepper “holly leaves” and cherry tomato “berries.”

Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Spinach Dip Crescent Wreath INGREDIENTS Wreath 2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls or 2 cans (8 oz each) Pillsbury® Crescent Recipe Creations™ refrigerated flaky dough sheet Topping 1 box (9 oz) Green Giant® frozen chopped spinach 3/4 cup light sour cream 1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise

2 tablespoons fat-free (skim) milk 1 tablespoon chopped green onion (1 medium) 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed Garnishes 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium) 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Green bell pepper, cut into holly leaves Small cherry tomatoes

DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oven to 375°F. Turn 10-oz custard cup upside down on center of ungreased large cookie sheet.

2. Remove dough from one can, keeping dough in one piece; do not unroll. With hands, roll dough to 12-inch log. Cut log into 20 slices. Ar-

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Restaurant-Quality Maple Oatmeal Scones

INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup dried cherries, 1 egg 3/4 cup buttermilk 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup rolled oats 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/8 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons real maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon maple flavored extract 3/4 cup unsalted butter 1 egg white, 1 teaspoon white sugar DIRECTIONS 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a heavy duty baking sheet with parchment paper. To prepare fruit, cover with boiling water and let stand 5 minutes. Drain and dry with paper toweling.

2 In a two cup measure, stir together the egg, buttermilk and vanilla, maple syrup and maple extract.

3 In a food processor bowl, place the flour, oatmeal, corn starch, baking powder, soda, salt and sugar.

Process briefly to blend ingredients. Drop in chunks of butter and pulse to cut in. Stop when you have a coarse, grainy mixture. Alternately you can do this by had with a pastry blender or two knives.

4 Remove mixture to a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center. Stir in buttermilk/egg mixture. Blend in dried cherries. Stir with a fork to make a soft dough.

5 Turn out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead only to get a slightly cohesive dough. Divide the dough into 3 equal size pieces. Pat each piece into an 8 to 10 inch circle, 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Cut each circle into eight wedges. Place on baking sheet. Paint tops with beaten egg white and garnish with about 1 teaspoon of the sugar.

6 Bake at 425 degrees F (220 degrees C) for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown.

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Got someone on your list that is hard to buy for? Stuff their stocking with a gift certificate from one of these retailers!

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Christmas Gift Guide 2014 Trivia Contest Play to Win $20 HOLIDAY CASH!

HERE’S HOW TO WIN: Simply fill in the answers on the Name ___________________________ trivia contest entry form. Answers Address _________________________ can be found in the Christmas Gift Guide inserted in this week’s Thrifty City/State/Zip _____________________ Nickel. Mail or drop off at your friendly THRIFTY NICKEL at 999 N. Phone __________________________ Congress Ave., Evansville, IN 47715. Deadline is Tuesday, Rules: Must Be 18 years of age and older to play. December 9, 2014. Winner will be Employees and relatives of Thrifty Nickel are not announced in the December 11, eligible. One entry per person.

2014 issue of the THRIFTY NICKEL. 1. Find the cactus. ___________________________________________________________ 2. Find a boxing glove. _______________________________________________________ 3. Where can you pick 5? _____________________________________________________ 4. Who is 8 miles west of Green River and the Lloyd? ____________________________ 5. Who has just a better deal? _________________________________________________ 6. Who is giving the gift of savings this holiday season?

7. Who is just minutes from downtown Evansville?

8. Where can you get a L3301 DT package for $21,990 Cash Price? _______________ 9. Where can you find Odyssey Versa #1 for $99.99? ____________________________ 10. Where can you find Tastes Like Chicken? ___________________________________ 11. Who has wine baskets? ___________________________________________________ 12. Where can you get him the gift that keeps giving? ____________________________ 13. How can you give the gift of unlimited Zoo admission? ________________________ 14. Where can you pick up a Mexican lasagna for a family get together? ___________ 15. Who has extended their Black Friday Sale through December 7th? _____________ 16. Where can you get a pre-owned wheelchair for $800? ________________________ 17. Who has been on the Square in Boonville for 59 years? _______________________ 18. Who has Shrimp at wholesale prices? ______________________________________ 19. Who has jewelry for your life-style? _________________________________________ 20. Where is Rudolph Brothers Town and Country located? _______________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ 21. Who’s phone number is 270-826-0067? _____________________________________ 22. Where can you find the best Margaritas in Town? _____________________________ 23. Who has the finest Mexican Cuisine in the area? _____________________________ 24. Where can a party of 15 or more get an additional 10% Off? ___________________

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