1 lb. ground beef or turkey
1 c. salsa
1/3 c BASIC SAUCE MIX
6 flour tortillas or 8 corn tortillas
1 ¼ c water
2 c tomato sauce
1 c grated cheese
Cut the tortillas into 1 inch pieces. Brow meat and drain off the fat. Add water, sauce mix, salsa, tomato sauce, tortillas and stir. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until tortillas are tender. Top with cheese and allow it to melt. Yield 6 servings.
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
1 8 oz pkg. Fettuccine noodles
1 c. broccoli (fresh or frozen)
1 lb. boneless chicken breast
2 T. butter or margarine
½ c BASIC SAUCE MIX
1 ¼ c water
½ c milk
½ c Parmesan cheese
¼ t pepper
Cook Fettuccine noodles according to package directions. Add broccoli for last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain. Heat butter in a skillet and add chicken breast. Cook until browned. Cube the chicken. Combine sauce mix and water in saucepan or microwave safe bowl. Bring to a boil and cook until thick. Add milk, cheese, pepper, Fettuccine, broccoli and chicken. Heat through. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese. Yield 4-6 servings.
1 c. broccoli (fresh or frozen)
1 lb. boneless chicken breast
2 T. butter or margarine
½ c BASIC SAUCE MIX
1 ¼ c water
½ c milk
½ c Parmesan cheese
¼ t pepper
Cook Fettuccine noodles according to package directions. Add broccoli for last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain. Heat butter in a skillet and add chicken breast. Cook until browned. Cube the chicken. Combine sauce mix and water in saucepan or microwave safe bowl. Bring to a boil and cook until thick. Add milk, cheese, pepper, Fettuccine, broccoli and chicken. Heat through. Serve with additional Parmesan cheese. Yield 4-6 servings.
Cheeseburger Skillet
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
2 c. water
1 ½ c uncooked macaroni
1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
1/3 c BASIC SAUCE MIX
½ c grated cheese
Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, uncooked macaroni, tomatoes and sauce mix. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Remove from heat and add cheese. Yield 4-6 servings.
2 c. water
1 ½ c uncooked macaroni
1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
1/3 c BASIC SAUCE MIX
½ c grated cheese
Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, uncooked macaroni, tomatoes and sauce mix. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Remove from heat and add cheese. Yield 4-6 servings.
Hamburger Stroganoff
1 lb. ground beef or turkey
3 c. water
1/3 c BASIC SAUCE MIX
2 c. uncooked egg noodles
½ c sour cream or plain yogurt
Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, sauce mix, and uncooked egg noodles and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered 5-20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Top with sour cream or yogurt. Serve immediately.
3 c. water
1/3 c BASIC SAUCE MIX
2 c. uncooked egg noodles
½ c sour cream or plain yogurt
Brown meat and drain off the fat. Add water, sauce mix, and uncooked egg noodles and stir. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered 5-20 minutes or until noodles are tender. Top with sour cream or yogurt. Serve immediately.
Chicken Enchiladas
1 pkg corn tortillas
1 lb cooked, diced or shredded chicken
1 T canola oil
1 chopped onion
1 can chopped green chilies
1 c BASIC SAUCE MIX
3 ¼ c water
¾ c grated cheddar cheese
1. Make sauce by combining BASIC SAUCE MIX and water. Cook and stir on stove top or microwave until thickened.
2. Saute onion and green chilies in oil; add sauce and simmer for 10 min.
3. Cut tortillas in quarter. Spray casserole dish with non-stick spray & line bottom with half of tortillas. Add a layer of chicken and a layer of sauce. Top with cheese. Repeat. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
1 lb cooked, diced or shredded chicken
1 T canola oil
1 chopped onion
1 can chopped green chilies
1 c BASIC SAUCE MIX
3 ¼ c water
¾ c grated cheddar cheese
1. Make sauce by combining BASIC SAUCE MIX and water. Cook and stir on stove top or microwave until thickened.
2. Saute onion and green chilies in oil; add sauce and simmer for 10 min.
3. Cut tortillas in quarter. Spray casserole dish with non-stick spray & line bottom with half of tortillas. Add a layer of chicken and a layer of sauce. Top with cheese. Repeat. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
Chicken Pot Pie
1/3 c BASIC SAUCE MIX
1 ¼ c cold water
1 c cooked chicken, cubed
1 c baking mix (Bisquick or QUICK MIX)
1 egg
½ c milk
1 10 oz. package frozen veggies
Combine sauce mix with water. Cook and stir on stove top or in microwave until thickened. In a 9-inch pie plate, combine sauce, vegetables and chicken. Combine egg, milk and baking mix. Pour over chicken mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Yield 6 servings.
Variation: Use pre-made pie crusts. Put thickened sauce, checken and veggies in bottom crust. Use another crust for the top. Make slits in the top crust so steam can escape during baking.
1 ¼ c cold water
1 c cooked chicken, cubed
1 c baking mix (Bisquick or QUICK MIX)
1 egg
½ c milk
1 10 oz. package frozen veggies
Combine sauce mix with water. Cook and stir on stove top or in microwave until thickened. In a 9-inch pie plate, combine sauce, vegetables and chicken. Combine egg, milk and baking mix. Pour over chicken mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Yield 6 servings.
Variation: Use pre-made pie crusts. Put thickened sauce, checken and veggies in bottom crust. Use another crust for the top. Make slits in the top crust so steam can escape during baking.
Alfredo Sauce
1/3 c BASIC SAUCE MIX
½ c grated Parmesan cheese
1 ¼ c water
¼ t pepper
½ c low-fat sour cream
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Mix well and cook until thick. Serve sauce over cooked noodles or on a pizza. Yield: 1 ½ cups sauce
½ c grated Parmesan cheese
1 ¼ c water
¼ t pepper
½ c low-fat sour cream
Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan. Mix well and cook until thick. Serve sauce over cooked noodles or on a pizza. Yield: 1 ½ cups sauce
Basic Sauce Mix
2 cups instant non-fat dry milk
¾ cup cornstarch
¼ cup instant chicken bouillon
1-2 T. dried onion flakes
1-2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
Combine all ingredients in a plastic bag, mixing well. Yield: Equal to 9 cans of cream soup.
To substitute for 1 can of cream soup in a recipe: Combine 1/3 cup of BASIC SAUCE MIX with 1 ¼ cups cold water and stir on stove top or in microwave until thickened. Add thickened mixture to casseroles as you would a can of soup.
For soup, try adding in one of the following soup items: 1 cup grated cheese; 1 cup cooked potato cubes; 1 can of mushrooms; 1/3 cup broccoli and 1 cup grated cheese; 2 cups tomato juice.
¾ cup cornstarch
¼ cup instant chicken bouillon
1-2 T. dried onion flakes
1-2 tsp. Italian Seasoning
Combine all ingredients in a plastic bag, mixing well. Yield: Equal to 9 cans of cream soup.
To substitute for 1 can of cream soup in a recipe: Combine 1/3 cup of BASIC SAUCE MIX with 1 ¼ cups cold water and stir on stove top or in microwave until thickened. Add thickened mixture to casseroles as you would a can of soup.
For soup, try adding in one of the following soup items: 1 cup grated cheese; 1 cup cooked potato cubes; 1 can of mushrooms; 1/3 cup broccoli and 1 cup grated cheese; 2 cups tomato juice.
Instant Oatmeal Mix
4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (NOT quick-cooking oats)
½ t. salt
Grind oats and salt in a blender (in 2 or more batches if necessary) to the consistency of wheat germ. Scoop half-cup portions into separate re-sealable plastic bags. Flavor each one (using mix-ins below).
Mix-ins:
Apple Cranberry: 1 t brown sugar *1T dried apples *1 T cranberries
Brown Sugar & Spice: 1 t brown sugar*dash cinnamon nutmeg & clove
Cinnamon Raisin: 1 t sugar*1 T raisins*dash cinnamon
Pecan Delight: 1 t brown sugar*1 T chopped pecans
Blueberry: 1 t sugar*1 T blueberries*dash cinnamon
Cooking Instructions: Add 1 c water to packet and mix-ins in a microwavable bowl. Microwave for 2 - 2 ½ minutes. For a creamier oatmeal, use 1 cup milk or add ½ c. instant non-fat dry milk to mix and use 1 cup water.
½ t. salt
Grind oats and salt in a blender (in 2 or more batches if necessary) to the consistency of wheat germ. Scoop half-cup portions into separate re-sealable plastic bags. Flavor each one (using mix-ins below).
Mix-ins:
Apple Cranberry: 1 t brown sugar *1T dried apples *1 T cranberries
Brown Sugar & Spice: 1 t brown sugar*dash cinnamon nutmeg & clove
Cinnamon Raisin: 1 t sugar*1 T raisins*dash cinnamon
Pecan Delight: 1 t brown sugar*1 T chopped pecans
Blueberry: 1 t sugar*1 T blueberries*dash cinnamon
Cooking Instructions: Add 1 c water to packet and mix-ins in a microwavable bowl. Microwave for 2 - 2 ½ minutes. For a creamier oatmeal, use 1 cup milk or add ½ c. instant non-fat dry milk to mix and use 1 cup water.
Egg Rolls
So these guys are labor intensive but fun!
Ingredients:
Egg Roll Wrappers (pkg of 20)
Egg Roll Stuffing:
1 bag of Cole slaw
½ onion grated or chopped
2 carrots grated
2 cups cooked chicken (depending on how much you want. It can be made without any chicken or add more)
You can also add bean sprouts, mushrooms, water chestnuts, peppers, or any other vegetable you’d like. Just makes sure all the vegetables are chopped in a small consistent size so that they cook evenly.
Seasoning:
1 T. garlic salt
¼ c. Soy Sauce
1/4 c. Wok oil (Preflavored oil)
Combine all ingredients. In large wok or large pot. Combine all ingredients and sauté on med-low. Cook until vegetables are tender. The longer it cooks the more flavor the vegetables will pick up. Taste it as you cook and see if you like the seasoning or want to add more
When everything is tender. Spoon 2-3 T. into an eggroll wrapper and wrap according to the directions on the package. (Eggroll wrappers are usually found in the produce section by the tofu and mushrooms.)
Fry the eggrolls in oil until golden.
OR
Bake: Place the egg rolls on a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Make sure to spray the tops off the eggrolls as well so that they are crispy. Bake at 425 for 10-15 minutes until golden.
If you have questions call or e-mail Brooke
Mer01009@gmail.com
Ingredients:
Egg Roll Wrappers (pkg of 20)
Egg Roll Stuffing:
1 bag of Cole slaw
½ onion grated or chopped
2 carrots grated
2 cups cooked chicken (depending on how much you want. It can be made without any chicken or add more)
You can also add bean sprouts, mushrooms, water chestnuts, peppers, or any other vegetable you’d like. Just makes sure all the vegetables are chopped in a small consistent size so that they cook evenly.
Seasoning:
1 T. garlic salt
¼ c. Soy Sauce
1/4 c. Wok oil (Preflavored oil)
Combine all ingredients. In large wok or large pot. Combine all ingredients and sauté on med-low. Cook until vegetables are tender. The longer it cooks the more flavor the vegetables will pick up. Taste it as you cook and see if you like the seasoning or want to add more
When everything is tender. Spoon 2-3 T. into an eggroll wrapper and wrap according to the directions on the package. (Eggroll wrappers are usually found in the produce section by the tofu and mushrooms.)
Fry the eggrolls in oil until golden.
OR
Bake: Place the egg rolls on a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Make sure to spray the tops off the eggrolls as well so that they are crispy. Bake at 425 for 10-15 minutes until golden.
If you have questions call or e-mail Brooke
Mer01009@gmail.com
Sweet and Sour Sauce for Egg Rolls
Sweet and Sour Sauce:
1 can Mandarin Oranges
2 C. Sugar
¼ c. white vinegar
3 Tbsp. Ketchup
Combine ingredients in sauce pan and bring to a boil.
Corn Starch mix:
¼ c. cold water
2 Tbsp cornstarch
Then add cornstarch mix. Bring to a boil and stir until thickened
1 can Mandarin Oranges
2 C. Sugar
¼ c. white vinegar
3 Tbsp. Ketchup
Combine ingredients in sauce pan and bring to a boil.
Corn Starch mix:
¼ c. cold water
2 Tbsp cornstarch
Then add cornstarch mix. Bring to a boil and stir until thickened
Favorite Cornbread Recipe
Here is my family’s favorite cornbread. It’s moist and isn’t crumbly.
Dot’s Cornbread
1 c. flour
1 c. cornmeal
6 TBS sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. plain yogurt (or sour cream)
1 C. applesauce (sweetened with cinnamon is YUMMY)
Greased 9x13
Bake @400 for 20-23 minutes
Dot’s Cornbread
1 c. flour
1 c. cornmeal
6 TBS sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 c. plain yogurt (or sour cream)
1 C. applesauce (sweetened with cinnamon is YUMMY)
Greased 9x13
Bake @400 for 20-23 minutes
Rigaboni
1 package (1 lb.) rigatoni noodles
½ c. chopped onion
1 lb. ground beef
1-2 t. garlic powder
2 t. Italian Seasoning
1 jar (30-40 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 egg
1 container (15 oz..) Ricotta cheese
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 T. parsley flakes
¼ t. black pepper
¼ c. parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350oF. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain
Brown ground beef, add onion, garlic and Italian seasoning. Drain. Stir in sauce.
In small bowl, lightly beat egg. Add ricotta cheese, 1 c. of the mozzarella cheese, parsley black pepper, and parmesan cheese.
Add all but about 1 ½ - 2 c. meat/sauce mixture to pasta. Stir. Pour into 9 x 13 pan. Spread ricotta mixture evenly over pasta. Top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Bake about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
½ c. chopped onion
1 lb. ground beef
1-2 t. garlic powder
2 t. Italian Seasoning
1 jar (30-40 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 egg
1 container (15 oz..) Ricotta cheese
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
2 T. parsley flakes
¼ t. black pepper
¼ c. parmesan cheese
Preheat oven to 350oF. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain
Brown ground beef, add onion, garlic and Italian seasoning. Drain. Stir in sauce.
In small bowl, lightly beat egg. Add ricotta cheese, 1 c. of the mozzarella cheese, parsley black pepper, and parmesan cheese.
Add all but about 1 ½ - 2 c. meat/sauce mixture to pasta. Stir. Pour into 9 x 13 pan. Spread ricotta mixture evenly over pasta. Top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese on top. Bake about 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
2 eggs well beaten
1 cup butter crisco
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 t vanilla
Beat until it is smooth and light.
Add to this: 1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup white chocolate chips
Place on wax-paper lined cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Do not overbake.
1 cup butter crisco
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 t vanilla
Beat until it is smooth and light.
Add to this: 1 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
2 1/2 cups flour
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup white chocolate chips
Place on wax-paper lined cookie sheet and bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Do not overbake.
Little Cheddar Meatloaves
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 t salt
1 lb lean ground beef
Beat egg and milk, add cheese, salt, oats, onion and beef. Mix well. Shape into 8 loaves and place in greased 9x13 pan. Can top with sauce. To make sauce, you need 2/3 c ketchup, 1/2 c brown sugar, 1 1/2 t prepared mustard. Spoon over loaves and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
3/4 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 t salt
1 lb lean ground beef
Beat egg and milk, add cheese, salt, oats, onion and beef. Mix well. Shape into 8 loaves and place in greased 9x13 pan. Can top with sauce. To make sauce, you need 2/3 c ketchup, 1/2 c brown sugar, 1 1/2 t prepared mustard. Spoon over loaves and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
Easy Beef Stew
1 lb stew meat
2 cans golden mushroom soup
1 can water
1/2 pkg lipton onion soup mix
3-4 carrots sliced
4-5 potatoes cubed
Place ingredients in 3-4 quart casserole dish with lid. Bake in oven for 3 hours at 275 - 300 degrees. Enjoy!
2 cans golden mushroom soup
1 can water
1/2 pkg lipton onion soup mix
3-4 carrots sliced
4-5 potatoes cubed
Place ingredients in 3-4 quart casserole dish with lid. Bake in oven for 3 hours at 275 - 300 degrees. Enjoy!
Cheesy Chicken Soup
6-8 quarts of water
6-8 chicken bouillon cubes
1 medium onion chopped
4-6 carrots
4-6 stalks of celery
16 oz cheese whiz
1 cube better with flour
Bring water and bouillon to a boi. In a different pan cook chicken. Dice onion, carrots, celery, add vegetables to broth. When veggies are tender, reduce heat and add the jar of cheese whiz until dissolved. To thicken, melt butter in microwave and add flour to butter to make a rue. Add slowly and stir constantly until you get the thickness you desire. Add chopped chicken and Enjoy!
6-8 chicken bouillon cubes
1 medium onion chopped
4-6 carrots
4-6 stalks of celery
16 oz cheese whiz
1 cube better with flour
Bring water and bouillon to a boi. In a different pan cook chicken. Dice onion, carrots, celery, add vegetables to broth. When veggies are tender, reduce heat and add the jar of cheese whiz until dissolved. To thicken, melt butter in microwave and add flour to butter to make a rue. Add slowly and stir constantly until you get the thickness you desire. Add chopped chicken and Enjoy!
Fluffy Pancake Mix
4 1/2 c flour
3/4 c nonfat dry milk
2 t salt
9 t baking powder
6 T sugar
3 T powdered egg
Combine & Store in cool dry place.
3/4 c nonfat dry milk
2 t salt
9 t baking powder
6 T sugar
3 T powdered egg
Combine & Store in cool dry place.
Hamburger Skillet Supper
1 lb hamburger browned and drained * 1 can italian stewed tomatoes * 1/4 c chopped onion * 1/3 c elbow roni * 2 c chopped zucchini * grated cheese
Brown hamburger and add other ingredients except cheese. Cook 15 to 20 minutes with lid on and serve with cheese.
Brown hamburger and add other ingredients except cheese. Cook 15 to 20 minutes with lid on and serve with cheese.
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Sisters...
Don't forget to get out your book marks and get started. It is a great way to get your food storage ready and get prepared in bit sized pieces.
Don't forget to get out your book marks and get started. It is a great way to get your food storage ready and get prepared in bit sized pieces.
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