EASY RECIPES

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• #1 by salt and peppy on January 17th, 2010

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  POOR MAN’S STROGANOFF

  1 lb. lean ground beef
  1 c. sour cream
  1 tsp. soy sauce
  3/4 tsp. salt
  1/4 c. chopped green onions (use the green part, too. Sometimes I ONLY use the green part).
  1 T. milk
  1/8 tsp. garlic powder
  1 loaf french bread
  butter
  1 lg. tomato, sliced
  1 lg. green pepper, sliced into rings
  4-8 oz. shredded cheese (any kind you like)

  1. Slice french bread in half lengthwise. Butter both halves. Wrap in foil. Bake at 375 degrees F, for 10-15 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, brown ground beef with green onions, salt, and garlic powder. Drain grease. Stir in sour cream and soy sauce. Heat, but DO NOT BOIL.

  3. Spread meat mixture on both halves of french bread. Top with green pepper rings and tomato slices. Sprinkle on shredded cheese.

  4. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes longer to melt cheese. To brown the cheese, you can turn on the broiler for a few minutes, but watch it closely so it does not burn.
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• #2 by libbyami on January 17th, 2010

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  here are some ideas, this first one, my whole family loves. We use bulk italian sausage, not the turkey italian sausage, I’m sure mushrooms would be great in this as well
  Rigatoni With Sausage and Vegetables

  8 oz. (3 C.) uncooked rigatoni (pasta tubes with ridges)
  1 lb. Italian turkey sausage links, cut into 1/2-inch slices
  1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
  1 garlic clove, minced
  1 (9 oz.) package frozen sugar snap peas in a pouch, thawed
  1 medium yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
  1/2 C. chicken broth
  1 t. dried basil leaves or 1 T. chopped fresh basil
  1/2 t. salt
  1/8 t. pepper
  4 Italian plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  2 T. olive or vegetable oil
  shredded mozzarella cheese

  In Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook rigatoni to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; return to Dutch oven. Cover to keep warm.

  Meanwhile, cook sausage in large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain.

  Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Add sugar snap peas, bell pepper, broth, basil, salt and pepper; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 3 or 5 minutes, or until sugar snap peas are crisp-tender and sausage is no longer pink.

  Add tomatoes and oil; cook over medium-low heat for 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture is bubbly, stirring occasionally.

  Add to cooked rigatoni; toss gently to mix. Sprinkle with cheese.

  Makes 4 (2-cup) servings.

  Southwest Beef and Chile Pizza

  1 pound lean ground beef
  1/4 teaspoon salt
  1 thick prebaked Italian bread shell (12-inch diameter; 16 ounces)
  1-1/4 cups prepared mild thick and chunky salsa
  1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack cheese
  1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, drained well
  2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded, coarsely chopped
  1/3 cup thin red onion slivers
  2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

  Heat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Season with salt; remove from skillet with slotted spoon.

  Place bread shell on ungreased pizza pan or large baking sheet. Spread salsa over shell; sprinkle with 1/2 of cheese. Top evenly with beef, chilies, tomatoes, red onion and remaining cheese.

  Bake in 450 degrees Fahrenheit over for 11 to 13 minutes or until topping is hot and cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro; cut into 8 wedges. Serve immediately.

  Makes 4 servings (serving size: 2 wedges).

  Tip: One cup seeded and coarsely chopped regular tomatoes may be substituted for plum tomatoes. For spicier flavor, shredded Monterey Jack pepper cheese may be substituted.

  20-Minute Chicken Parmesan

  8 each Chicken breast halves
  1 Egg
  1/2 cup Bread crumbs
  2 tbsp Butter
  1 3/4 cup Spaghetti sauce
  1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese
  1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  1/4 cup Parsley

  Remove the skin from chicken breasts. Slightly beat the eggs. Shred the mozzarella cheese. Grate the Parmesan cheese. Chop the parsley

  Using palm of hand flatten chicken to even thickness. Dip chicken into egg then into crumbs to coat. In skillet over medium heat, in hot margarine, brown chicken on both sides. Add spaghetti sauce.

  Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cheeses and parsley.

  Cover, simmer for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

  SERVES 4-6
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• #3 by Ace on January 17th, 2010

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  this is quick is soup [good soup]

  Ingredients

  Serves 6
  8 cups Turkey Stock
  Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
  3 small carrots, thinly sliced diagonally
  3 ounces dried wide egg noodles (2 cups)
  1 1/2 cups shredded cooked turkey
  Coarsely chopped fresh dill, for garnish
  Lemon wedges, for serving

  Directions
  Bring stock to a boil, and season with salt and pepper. Add carrots and noodles, and return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until carrots are tender and noodles are al dente, about 4 minutes. Stir in turkey, and simmer for 1 minute. Sprinkle with dill, and serve with lemon wedges.
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• #4 by Kathy on January 17th, 2010

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  This website has some delicious and easy chili recipes
  http://www.chili-everyway.com/easy-chili-recipe.html

  They are simple with good directions. You can also check out the toppings area for ideas
  http://www.chili-everyway.com/How-to-make-chili.html

  Good luck and enjoy!
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  http://www.chili-everyway.com/index.html

• #5 by Joanne A. W on January 17th, 2010

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  New products make cooking easy now days. I have tried many of the following and they are delicious.
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  1. Check out the sealed PRE-COOKED beef tips, roast, pot roast, pork roast, chicken, ham, pork chops, meatload, and etc. You will find these packages near the meat section, they are not frozen. Ask a clerk for help in finding them. Use this for your meat dish with a side dish or two of vegetables, rice, or potatoes which can all be found on shelves in packages or boxes, or in the freezer section, or canned.
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  You can now buy packaged rice that you pop into the microwave.
  OR bags of rice that you put into boiling water (package and all). The chicken flavor is delicious. Ask a clerk where to find them on the shelves.
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  Packages of dried REAL potatoes that you add water to; they are found on the shelves. Read directions.
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  Gravies in jars. (always read directions)
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  The top brands of frozen dinners are very good now and are perfect for one or two people house holds. These are found in the freeze section at the store.
  Just add a canned or frozen vegetable as a side dish.
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  You can buy salad greens in lagre packages now. Buy the ones that have been pre-washed. Check the date!
  Add your own dressing which you can buy in bottles.
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  Supermarket deli’s have roasted chickens, fried chickens, roast beef, and side dishes. You can stop in on the way home and grab a quick dinner to take home. No cooking.
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  Crock Pot Cooking (also known as Slow Cooking).
  Put the food into the crock pot in the morning, set on low heat, and dinner will be ready in the evening. Here is a quick video on how to use them:
  http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Secrets-of-S…
  (Crock Pots can be bought at grocery stores and places such as Walmart/Lowes/K-Mart/etc)
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  I go to this website for easy recipes…a category is on the left hand side of the screen:
  http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,1740,151…
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  No need to "bake". There are many pies and cakes that are precooked. You can find them in the freezer section at your grocery store. Ask a clerk to help you find them. Be sure to read the directions before you buy.

  The stores bake shop has cakes and pie too. These are made daily and are not frozen.
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