main course
November 4th, 2009 at 01:29pm
Under beef+ budget cooking+ cheesy+ creamy+ hamburger+ main course+ noodles+ turkey
This lasagna recipe is a family favorite. It’s quick, easy, and tasty and you don’t have to cook the lasagna noodles beforehand!
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Ingredients
1 onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbs. Italian seasoning
1 lb. ground turkey or extra-lean ground beef
8 oz. part-skim milk ricotta cheese
2 C. spaghetti sauce (jarred or make your own)
8 oz. lasagna noodles
4 oz. part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
4 oz. low-sodium cheddar cheese, shredded
1/2 C. freshly grated Parmesan cheese (#1 blade)
2 Tbs. fresh basil, chopped
Equipment:
10” gourmet fry pan
large sauté skillet with cover
food cutter for julienne and grating blades
measuring cups and spoon
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By NancyRadler
September 21st, 2009 at 04:13pm
Under beef+ budget cooking+ hamburger+ main course+ meat+ squash+ vegetables
I make this a lot during summer months. Season as you would stuffed green peppers. Simple for dinner and uses those big zucchini!
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Ingredients
1 large zucchini
1 can chopped tomatoes
1 C. cooked rice
1 lb. hamburger meat
1 medium chopped onion
Cheese (optional)
Directions
Slice zucchini in half and scoop out seeds. Brown hamburger and onions and drain. Add remaining ingredients and mix together in same pan. Fill zucchini boats and top with favorite cheese. Bake on a cookie sheet for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F.
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By NancyRadler
September 4th, 2009 at 03:19pm
Under baked+ budget cooking+ chicken+ leftovers+ main course+ sandwiches+ turkey
This is an inexpensive meal that is quick and delicious! You can use leftover turkey for this one.
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Ingredients
1 1/4 C. water
1 1/2 Tbs. butter
1 box stuffing mix (turkey or chicken)
1 can flaky biscuits
1 lb. chunked turkey
1 envelope turkey gravy
flour
2 Tbs. butter for sealing, melted
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. For the box of stuffing, combine water and butter and heat up in microwave for 5 minutes. Add stuffing mix and set aside.Lightly flour your work space and roll biscuits out into a flat dough. Place 1 1/2 tsp. of stuffing in the middle. Top with turkey. As you fold one side at a time, seal the fold by brushing with butter. Place on a cookie sheet, fold down, and bake for 23 minutes at 350 degrees While baking, prepare gravy as directed on package.
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By NancyRadler
August 31st, 2009 at 03:09pm
Under Asian+ budget cooking+ chicken+ crockpot+ fruit+ main course+ quick and easy
This is great for working people: put it in before you go to work and when you get home your house smells like chicken teriyaki. It’s also very budget-friendly and the leftovers just get better.
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Ingredients
3 lbs. chicken tenders
2 8-oz. cans crushed pineapple
1/2 C. chicken broth
1 C. teriyaki sauce
3 Tbs. soy sauce
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Directions
Place chicken in crock pot. Pour remaining ingredients over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
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By NancyRadler
August 26th, 2009 at 02:24pm
Under baked+ budget cooking+ main course+ potatoes+ vegetables
I combined some patty recipes to create an easy vegetable patty recipe with the filling and flavor I desired.
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Ingredients
3 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
1 C. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. salt
1 C. shortening
1 1/4 C. ice water
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1 turnip, peeled and diced
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 lb. mushrooms, chopped
2 Tbs. water
1 cube vegetable bouillon
1 tsp. dried tarragon
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg, beaten
Tags: budget cooking, budget cooking recipes, budget recipe, budget recipes, carrots, garlic, low cost recipes, mushrrooms, potato recipes, turnips, turnover, turnover recipe, vegetable turnover, vegetable turnover recipe
By NancyRadler
December 15th, 2008 at 12:12am
Under budget cooking+ main course+ potatoes
Easy and quick, and kids love it!
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Ingredients
6 cubed potatoes with skins on
3 sliced smoked sausage or plain sausage or keilbasa
1 large onion, diced
1 1/2 C. milk
1 can cream of mushrooms soup
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Put all ingredients in crockpot and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 7 hours.
Serving Size
8
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
4 hours
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By Hillary
December 12th, 2008 at 12:00am
Under beef+ budget cooking+ casseroles+ crockpot+ hamburger+ main course+ meat+ turkey+ vegetables
One day I was sitting and had a taste for stuffed cabbage, but after a long day I did not feel like starting such a large cooking adventure. So “voila” my casserole was born!
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Ingredients
1/2 small head cabbage, shredded
1 large onion, shredded
1-1 1/2 lb. ground meat (use turkey for lighter version)
3 slices white bread, crusts removed
1 large egg
1/4 C. milk or water
2 C. cooked rice, cooled
1 large can diced tomatoes
1 small jar plain spaghetti sauce
Salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
Directions
Put bread in a large mixing bowl and cover with milk. Let absorb for a while, then add egg, ground meat and seasonings. Mix until thoroughly blended.
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By Hillary
December 11th, 2008 at 12:00am
Under beef+ budget cooking+ main course+ meat+ stir fry
This is an easy way to have a low fat, high flavor dinner that will make the whole family say WOW!
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Ingredients
4 oz. Kikkoman Teriyaki Baste & Glaze
1 small onion, sliced and chopped
1/2 green pepper, sliced
2 Tbs. oil
1 lb. carne picada, extra thin
1 C. brown rice
2 C. water
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Place water and brown rice in saucepan and cook for 45-50 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Meanwhile, in skillet put oil, green pepper, onion and 1 Tbs. teriyaki glaze. Saute until done, set aside. In same skillet combine steak (carne picada) and remaining teriyaki glaze and cook for 10 minutes or until done. Put rice on plate. Top with steak and sauted veggies.
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By Hillary
December 9th, 2008 at 05:02pm
Under budget cooking+ chicken+ main course+ meat+ savory+ savroy
Chicken breasts broiled with an herb butter seasoned with garlic, parsley, rosemary and thyme. Comes out nice and juicy!
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Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 C. butter, softened
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. dried parsley
1/4 tsp. dried rosemary
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
Directions
Preheat oven to broil/grill and line broiler pan with aluminum foil. Place chicken on pan. In a small bowl combine the butter, garlic, parsley, rosemary and thyme and mix together, then evenly spread a dollop of mixture on each chicken breast. Broil in preheated oven, turning and frequently coating with remaining herb/butter mixture, for about 15 minutes or until chicken juices run clear.
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By Hillary
September 23rd, 2008 at 08:09am
Under baked+ budget cooking+ cheesy+ main course+ pasta
Just created this out of an old family recipe.
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Ingredients
2 lb. macaroni
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
2 sm. cans cream
2 Tbs. butter
3 lb. cheddar cheese
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By Hillary
