quick and easy recipes
October 29th, 2009 at 09:44am
Under beef+ 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 7th, 2009 at 01:27pm
Under 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 28th, 2009 at 04:53pm
Under 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 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
September 18th, 2009 at 04:12pm
Under baked+ potatoes+ vegetables
This recipe is one my mother used to make when we were growing up. It works great on the grill or even the oven, but the best way to make them is in a campfire! It adds that unique smoky flavor. It’s a great way to use some leftovers too.
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Ingredients
5 Yukon Gold potatoes
1/2 stick butter
2 tsp. olive oil
1 carrot, cut in rings or sliced thinly
1/2 yellow onion, chopped or sliced
1 Tbs. garlic, minced
1/2 each red and green pepper, sliced
1 Tbs. basil flakes
2 tsp. oregano
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By NancyRadler
September 14th, 2009 at 02:42pm
Under fruit+ salads
This orange Jello salad recipe is cool and delicious! You can serve it anytime.
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Ingredients
1 2.75-oz. box orange Jello
1 15-oz. can chunky mixed fruits with no sugar added (i.e. peaches, pears, grapes, pineapple and halved cherries)
Directions
Make Jello as directed. Place in fridge for 2 hours. Drain juice from canned fruit and add to jello. Place back in fridge for another 2 hours or until set. Stir and serve!
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By NancyRadler
September 9th, 2009 at 07:38pm
Under chicken+ leftovers+ no bake+ turkey+ wraps
This is very quick to make. There is no cooking required because you are using leftover turkey.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 Tbs. Kraft Balsamic Vinaigrette with Olive Oil or Kraft Greek Vinaigrette with Olive Oil
Leftover oven-roasted turkey
Lettuce
Tomato
Whole wheat tortillas
Directions
Tear leftover turkey into chunks. Take a tortilla and place lettuce, tomato and turkey on it. Pour 1-1 1/2 Tbs. vinaigrette on top and wrap, making sure you close both ends. Cut at an angle and serve with some low fat cottage cheese or yogurt.
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By NancyRadler
September 4th, 2009 at 03:19pm
Under baked+ 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
