budget cooking
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
October 29th, 2009 at 09:44am
Under beef+ budget cooking+ crockpot
Doubt you can prep a home-cooked meal in just 10 minutes? This crowd-pleasing pot roast dish takes only that long to prepare.
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Ingredients
1 10 3/4-oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1 2-oz. pkg. dry onion soup mix
6 med. potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 med. carrots, thickly sliced
1 4-lb. boneless beef bottom round or chuck pot roast
Directions
Stir mushroom soup, soup mix, potatoes and carrots in a 3 1/2-qt. slow cooker. Top with roast and turn to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours (or on HIGH for 4-5 hours) or until roast is fork-tender.
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By NancyRadler
October 21st, 2009 at 12:10pm
Under chicken+ sandwiches
This recipe is quick, healthy and provides a great energy-boosting lunch. It will help you avoid the late afternoon blahs!
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Ingredients
1 grilled chicken breast (leftover), chopped
1/4 C. white onion, chopped
1 piece roasted bell pepper, diced
5 green olives with pimento, diced
1 green onion, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 Tbs. salad dressing (i.e. Durkee’s Famous Salad Dressing)
Greek seasoning (i.e. Cavander’s Greek Seasoning)
dash (1 tsp.) Tony’s Chachere’s
1-2 basil leaves, chopped
handful fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl (the order doesn’t matter). Chill for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
Serve over mixed greens and sliced homegrown tomatoes on the side.
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By NancyRadler
October 14th, 2009 at 03:33pm
Under beef+ budget cooking+ hamburger
This home favorite is a layered dinner pie made with good ground beef, sliced potatoes, sliced onions, chicken broth, seasonings and a flaky top crust. The recipe was modified from one given to my mother in the early 50’s from a lovely Scandinavian woman. It’s great for leftovers if there are any!
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Ingredients
1 1/2 - 2 lb. good ground beef
2-3 large russett potatoes
1-2 large yellow onions
1 can chicken broth or stock
1 pre-made or homemade pie crust
salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste
flour to coat bottom of baking pan and enough to gently sprinkle each layer
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By NancyRadler
October 7th, 2009 at 01:27pm
Under budget cooking+ rice+ soups
My husband, our two kids and I enjoy this deliciously different fried rice dish. The brown rice makes it extra nutritious… and it’s a great way to use up leftover cooked turkey.
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Ingredients
2 C. reduced sodium chicken broth
1 C. uncooked brown rice
2 C. cubed cooked turkey breast
3 Tbs. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 C. chopped peas
1/4 C. chopped carrots
1 Tbs. canola oil
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By NancyRadler
October 5th, 2009 at 01:22pm
Under beef+ casseroles+ creamy+ hamburger+ meat+ potatoes
This quick and easy dish has a little bit of everything. With a combination of meal, potatoes, cheese and a crunchy topping it’s a great comfort food for those cold winter nights when you just want to curl up under a blanket and watch a good movie.
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Ingredients
5 red potatoes, boiled and mashed
1 C. sour cream
2 Tbs. butter
1/2 C. Half & Half
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 lb. hamburger meat
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 tsp. Worchestershire sauce
3 Tbs. taco sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
2 C. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 12 oz. can French fried onions
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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By NancyRadler
October 2nd, 2009 at 01:16pm
Under cheesy+ creamy+ soups
This is based off of my mom’s broccoli casserole. To make this completely vegetarian, substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth.
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Ingredients
1 C. chopped onion
2 Tbs. butter
1 10 3/4-oz. can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 soup can of milk
3 C. cubed Velveeta cheese
5 C. chicken broth
2 10-oz. pkgs. frozen chopped broccoli, thawed
2 C. cooked rice
Garnish:
shredded cheese
sliced green onion
sour cream
Directions
Melt butter in a heavy saucepot. Saute onions until clear. Add mushroom soup, milk and cheese. Cook until well incorporated. Then add broth, broccoli and rice. Simmer for around 30 minutes.
Garnish with shredded cheese, green onions, and sour cream.
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By NancyRadler
September 30th, 2009 at 04:57pm
Under beef+ hamburger+ meat+ potatoes+ vegetables
Shepherd’s Pie is a traditional English recipe. Since I was American and my husband was British, I tried to change this wonderful recipe for the American palate. I hope you enjoy it because we do.
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Ingredients
2 lb. ground chuck
1 large onion, diced
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
Black pepper to taste
1 8 oz. pack mushrooms, cleaned and cut
2 C. frozen peas
2 packs brown gravy mix
1 C. water
1 8 oz. pkg. shredded cheddar cheese
8 nice size potatoes
1/4 C. milk
1/4 C. butter
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By NancyRadler
September 28th, 2009 at 04:53pm
Under budget cooking+ dessert
This is a quick and delicious no-fat, no-carb dessert. Warm out of the oven, it’s like eating a chocolate kiss!
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Ingredients
3 egg whites
1/8 tsp. salt, optional
1 C. sugar
2 tsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa
Directions
Add whites and salt to bowl and with mixer, beat until peaks form. Add 1/2 cup sugar and combine. Combine water and vanilla in cup and gradually add to mixture, alternating with sugar. Add cocoa and combine well. Drop onto cookie sheet by teaspoon. Bake 30 minutes at 250 degrees. Remove to cooling rack and store in airtight container. If they are too hard they are over cooked.
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By NancyRadler
September 27th, 2009 at 04:52pm
Under budget cooking+ cheesy+ chicken+ turkey
I grew up with this casserole and now I make it for my kids too. It’s a family favorite! It can be made during any season and the recipe can easily be doubled.
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Ingredients
l lb. ground turkey or meat
l 12-count pkg. corn tortillas
l can cream of mushroom soup or celery soup
2-3 C. shredded cheddar cheese
l can chopped green chilies
onions to taste
salt and pepper to taste
Mrs. Dash to taste
cumin to taste
1/4 C. milk
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By NancyRadler
