Meal suggestions on a budget.?!
Come on folks!.
Give me some great ideas on family recipes for the budget concious!.
Thanks in advance!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Give me some great ideas on family recipes for the budget concious!.
Thanks in advance!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Here's a few ideas!.
Enjoy!.
Pat in Indiana!.
COLA CHICKEN
(And more variations of recipe)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup catsup
1 12oz!. can cola (pepsi, coke, etc!.)
Put chicken in a non-stick pan!.
Mix together catsup and cola, pour over chicken!.
Bring to a boil!. Cover, reduce heat and cook 45 minutes!.
(turning chicken a few times, while cooking!.!.!.to prevent from
sticking to pan)
Uncover, turn up the heat and continue to cook until the sauce
becomes thick and adheres to the chicken!.
It turns into the most incredible BBQ sauce!. Yummmm!
You can double the recipe and use more pieces of
chicken!.!.!.!.wings!.!.!.would be ideal!.!.!.add some hot
sauce!.!.!.!.presto "Hot
Wings"!
I have used Ribs, just as good!.
I tried this recipe with 'meatballs'!.!.!.!.was equally
as good!.!.!.served over rice!.
I found another variation!.!.!.!.!.omit the catsup and add a small
jar of Salsa (any variety)!.
I have tried using Salsa (omitting the catsup!.!.!.!.not)!.
You'd think a recipe with only '3' ingredients couldn't be
messed up!.!.!.!.wouldn't you!?!?
Well!.!.!.while I was preparing to fix the 'Cola Chicken' recipe
using Salsa!.!.!.!.!.I was also trying to carry on a conversation with my
husband!.!.!.(just proves!.!.!.I can't do two things at once)!.!.!.!.mixed
Salsa & Catsup (before I realized I was supposed to leave out
the catsup) & Cola!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.still turned out really tasty (to me)!.!.!.might
be a little sweeter than some of you like!.
I fixed chicken wings, (using the above recipe)
but!.!.!.I added the spices from a MILD (I don't care for "HOT") Buffalo Wings packet!.!.!.(the kind you get to bake in the oven)!.!.!.!.!.I thought it was really good!.!.!.!.!.(but you/I can't find a 'bad' way to fix chicken)!.
Finally!.!.!.!.!! I fixed the 'SALSA' chicken!.!.!.!.!.!.that's good , too!.
Another (bright)idea!.!.!.!.!.I thought of trying!.!.!.!.!.!.replace the
catsup with a bottle of Shrimp Cocktail Sauce!.!.!.and add a bag of (pop corn) shrimp!.!.!.!.!.!
Fixed the shrimp with cocktail sauce!.!.!.!.!.!.eh!.!.!.wasn't all that
great!.!.!.was OK!.!.!.probably won't be fixing it again!.
also tried beef stew cuts!.!.!.!.!.!.that was pretty good!.!.!.!.!.I can see
myself making this again!.
Served both over rice!.!.!.!.!.think the stew cuts would have been just as
good over noodles!.
How about using the little cocktail weiners/sausages!?
CRUNCHY ONION CHICKEN
1 1/3 cups French’s Original French Fried Onions
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 egg, beaten
LIGHTLY CRUSH:
Onions in a plastic bag!.
DIP:
Chicken in egg
COVER:
With onion crumbs, press firmly to adhere to chicken!.
BAKE:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees!.
Place chicken on lightly greased baking pan!.
Sprinkle with additional onion crumbs, if desired!.
Bake for 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center!.
Mushroom Chicken
4 boneless/skinless chicken breast (or any pieces you like)
1 can cream of mushroom soup!.
1 can water
Place chicken in crock pot (or sauce pan for stove top cooking)
mix soup & 1 can of water together
pour over chicken
cook on medium heat until boiling then reduce heat and cook until chicken is really tender & falling apart!.
Serve over noodles or rice or dressing!.!.!.!.or!?!?!?
CHILLI DOG CASSEROLE
1 pkg!. (8) hot dog buns
1 pkg!. (8) hot dogs (use more if you like)
1 can Chilli (15 oz!. without beans, use more if you want)
1 small onion (chopped)
2 cups shredded cheese
mustard
DIRECTIONS: Pre-heat oven 350 degrees
In a 9" x 13" baking pan, break up hot dog buns (bite size) and spread in pan!.
Cut up hot dogs (about 1/2" size) spread over buns!.
Spoon/spred chilli over hot dog/buns!.
Sprinkle onions over all!.
Squirt mustard over entire mixture (don't spread!.!.!.just make a few lines both ways across mixture)
Cover with shredded cheese!.
Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly!.
(Hint: If using extra hot dogs & chilli, don't add extra buns!.)
"Canned Soup"!.
(My Way!)
Whatever cans of veggies I have, that I like, in cabinet it goes in the pot!.!.!.!.!.along with all the juices in the cans!.
Cook on stove top or Crock pot!.
Enjoy!
Canned:
corn
peas
carrots
gr!.beans (any variety)
lima beans
wax beans
tomato (any variety)
potatoes (whole or sliced!.!.!.or both whatever you like)
You get the idea!.!.!.!.lol!.
also add a package of shredded cabbage (cole slaw mix)!.
You can even add a package of onion soup mix!.
If it gets to dry and needs more liquids!.!.!.!.add tomato juice!.!.!.V-8!.!.!.etc!.
(I’ve not made this one yet)
EASY BEEF STROGANOFF
Ingredients:
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1 jar Heinz HomeStyle Savory Beef Gravy (12 oz Jar)
1 can mushrooms, drained (7 oz can)
1/2 cup sour cream
4-6 cups hot cooked noodles
salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions:
In a medium skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned and thoroughly cooked!. Carefully drain liquids and return to stovetop!. Stir in Gravy and mushrooms, and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally!. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, until thoroughly combined!. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and serve immediately over hot noodles!.
Preparation Time: 1-15 minutes
Cook Time: 25+ minutes
"Corny Beanie Weenies!."
(from a country preacher in Mississippi…wife & 2 teenage sons)
Mix one can of good baked beans
We use a good sized can of beans (14-16 ounces, I think) and
get a kind that we like (maybe with brown sugar, onion, and bacon)!.
There are several kinds of good baked beans!.
and a package of Oscar Meier Weiners (all sliced up)!.
with a can of whole kernel corn (drained)
Any way, heat up these three ingredients, and serve with brown bread
(maybe toasted !?) and a glass of milk!.
It doesn't get any easier than this, and is suprisingly good!
P!.S…!.!.Might put ingredients ina casserole dish and top with corn muffin mix!.
POT ROAST
Your choice of beef (to fit crock-pot)
1 pkg!. dry Ranch dressing mix
1 pkg!. dry Italian dressing mix
1 pkg!. dry Brown Gravy mix
1 cup water
Put beef in pot!.
Mix together all the dry mixes…!.then add water …pour over meat and cover & cook on high 4-6 hours!.
Until meat is tender!.
The first time I mad it I didn’t have the Italian Dressing mix…!.so I added a pkg!. of Onion Soup Mix…!.I have to say I liked that better!.
If you use more water you might want to add more Brown Gravy mix…!.to make a thicker sauce!. Was gonna add
potatoes and carrots…but never got around to it!.
E-Z Cake Recipes
NO EGGS, NO OIL, NO WATER !.!.!.!.!.!.!.JUST 1 12oz!.SODA AND MIX!.
WHITE CAKE MIX………………………………!.!.7-UP OR STRAWBERRY SODA
CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX!.!.!.!.!.!.!.CHERRY SODA (BLACK FOREST)
ORANGE CAKE MIX…!.ORANGE SODA
PINEAPPLE MIX…!.PINEAPPLE SODA
SPICE MIX…!.!.ROOT BEER SODA ETC
POUR CAKE MIX IN BOWL
ADD SODA USE LOAF CAKE PAN
BAKE 350 DEGREES AS BOX SAYS!.
(PREPARE PAN WITH SPRAY)
Your choice of frostings or use cool whip!.
E-Z Candy
(All recipes are mixed the same!.)
Melt ingredients, seperately in microwave until runny!.
Mix together and pour into serving dish!.
Chill until firm, cut & serve!.
Chocolate Fudge:
16 oz!. container of Fudge Frosting
1 bag of Chocolate Chips (any flavor you like)
Peanut Butter Fudge #1:
1 small jar Peanut Butter (18 oz!.)
2 bags of Peanut Butter Chips
Peanut Butter Fudge #2:
1 small jar Peanut Butter (18oz!.)
16 oz!. container of White Frosting
Marshmallow Nougat:
1 small jr Marshmallow Creme
1 bag White Chocolate Chips
1 tsp!. Almond Flavoring
1 small bag Chopped Nuts
(I've made this without the flavoring & nuts!.!.!.!.I want to try
rolling
into balls and dipping in a chocolate coating!.!.!.!.sounds good to
me!.)
I've doubled all the above recipes!. The Marshmallow Nougat
recipe!.!.!.doubled and added a container of white frosting (had an
extra one!.!.!.!.so thought!.!.!.!.why not!)
I use a double boiler!.!.(prefer the double
boiler)!.!.!.add chips in first !.!.!.then rest of
ingredients!.!.!.!.!.saving
nuts and flavorings for last!.
CAKE MIX COOKIES
White Cake Mix
2 Tablespoons water
2 eggs
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts
powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients, except powdered sugar!.
Drop batter (about a teaspoon per cookie) into a bowl of powdered sugar!.
Roll in sugar until it is an approximate shape of a ball!.
Place ion a lightly greased cookie sheet!.
Bake at 350 degrees about 18 minutes, until lightly browned!.
Cool on wire racks!. Makes about 4 dozen cookies!.
(Use any flavoring or cake mix you desire!.)
Kreamy Kool-Aid Pie
1-(6 g) package un sweetened Kool-Aid powdered drink mix
1-(14 oz!.)can sweetened condensed milk
1-(8 oz)container Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed!.
1-(9 inch) Graham Cracker Pie Crust (or Cookie crust)
Cool Whip for top (optional)
1!. In a medium bowl mix Kool-Aid and condensed milk, thoroughly!.
2!. Fold in Cool Whip!.
4!. If desired, spread more Cool Whip on top!.
5!. Chill for a minimum of 4 hours!.
I’ve used: Strawberry…Cherry…Lemon-lime (Key-Lime Pie)…!.Lemonade (Lemon Pie…might add some yellow food coloring for a more lemony look!.)Www@FoodAQ@Com
Enjoy!.
Pat in Indiana!.
COLA CHICKEN
(And more variations of recipe)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup catsup
1 12oz!. can cola (pepsi, coke, etc!.)
Put chicken in a non-stick pan!.
Mix together catsup and cola, pour over chicken!.
Bring to a boil!. Cover, reduce heat and cook 45 minutes!.
(turning chicken a few times, while cooking!.!.!.to prevent from
sticking to pan)
Uncover, turn up the heat and continue to cook until the sauce
becomes thick and adheres to the chicken!.
It turns into the most incredible BBQ sauce!. Yummmm!
You can double the recipe and use more pieces of
chicken!.!.!.!.wings!.!.!.would be ideal!.!.!.add some hot
sauce!.!.!.!.presto "Hot
Wings"!
I have used Ribs, just as good!.
I tried this recipe with 'meatballs'!.!.!.!.was equally
as good!.!.!.served over rice!.
I found another variation!.!.!.!.!.omit the catsup and add a small
jar of Salsa (any variety)!.
I have tried using Salsa (omitting the catsup!.!.!.!.not)!.
You'd think a recipe with only '3' ingredients couldn't be
messed up!.!.!.!.wouldn't you!?!?
Well!.!.!.while I was preparing to fix the 'Cola Chicken' recipe
using Salsa!.!.!.!.!.I was also trying to carry on a conversation with my
husband!.!.!.(just proves!.!.!.I can't do two things at once)!.!.!.!.mixed
Salsa & Catsup (before I realized I was supposed to leave out
the catsup) & Cola!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.still turned out really tasty (to me)!.!.!.might
be a little sweeter than some of you like!.
I fixed chicken wings, (using the above recipe)
but!.!.!.I added the spices from a MILD (I don't care for "HOT") Buffalo Wings packet!.!.!.(the kind you get to bake in the oven)!.!.!.!.!.I thought it was really good!.!.!.!.!.(but you/I can't find a 'bad' way to fix chicken)!.
Finally!.!.!.!.!! I fixed the 'SALSA' chicken!.!.!.!.!.!.that's good , too!.
Another (bright)idea!.!.!.!.!.I thought of trying!.!.!.!.!.!.replace the
catsup with a bottle of Shrimp Cocktail Sauce!.!.!.and add a bag of (pop corn) shrimp!.!.!.!.!.!
Fixed the shrimp with cocktail sauce!.!.!.!.!.!.eh!.!.!.wasn't all that
great!.!.!.was OK!.!.!.probably won't be fixing it again!.
also tried beef stew cuts!.!.!.!.!.!.that was pretty good!.!.!.!.!.I can see
myself making this again!.
Served both over rice!.!.!.!.!.think the stew cuts would have been just as
good over noodles!.
How about using the little cocktail weiners/sausages!?
CRUNCHY ONION CHICKEN
1 1/3 cups French’s Original French Fried Onions
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 egg, beaten
LIGHTLY CRUSH:
Onions in a plastic bag!.
DIP:
Chicken in egg
COVER:
With onion crumbs, press firmly to adhere to chicken!.
BAKE:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees!.
Place chicken on lightly greased baking pan!.
Sprinkle with additional onion crumbs, if desired!.
Bake for 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center!.
Mushroom Chicken
4 boneless/skinless chicken breast (or any pieces you like)
1 can cream of mushroom soup!.
1 can water
Place chicken in crock pot (or sauce pan for stove top cooking)
mix soup & 1 can of water together
pour over chicken
cook on medium heat until boiling then reduce heat and cook until chicken is really tender & falling apart!.
Serve over noodles or rice or dressing!.!.!.!.or!?!?!?
CHILLI DOG CASSEROLE
1 pkg!. (8) hot dog buns
1 pkg!. (8) hot dogs (use more if you like)
1 can Chilli (15 oz!. without beans, use more if you want)
1 small onion (chopped)
2 cups shredded cheese
mustard
DIRECTIONS: Pre-heat oven 350 degrees
In a 9" x 13" baking pan, break up hot dog buns (bite size) and spread in pan!.
Cut up hot dogs (about 1/2" size) spread over buns!.
Spoon/spred chilli over hot dog/buns!.
Sprinkle onions over all!.
Squirt mustard over entire mixture (don't spread!.!.!.just make a few lines both ways across mixture)
Cover with shredded cheese!.
Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly!.
(Hint: If using extra hot dogs & chilli, don't add extra buns!.)
"Canned Soup"!.
(My Way!)
Whatever cans of veggies I have, that I like, in cabinet it goes in the pot!.!.!.!.!.along with all the juices in the cans!.
Cook on stove top or Crock pot!.
Enjoy!
Canned:
corn
peas
carrots
gr!.beans (any variety)
lima beans
wax beans
tomato (any variety)
potatoes (whole or sliced!.!.!.or both whatever you like)
You get the idea!.!.!.!.lol!.
also add a package of shredded cabbage (cole slaw mix)!.
You can even add a package of onion soup mix!.
If it gets to dry and needs more liquids!.!.!.!.add tomato juice!.!.!.V-8!.!.!.etc!.
(I’ve not made this one yet)
EASY BEEF STROGANOFF
Ingredients:
3/4 lb lean ground beef
1 jar Heinz HomeStyle Savory Beef Gravy (12 oz Jar)
1 can mushrooms, drained (7 oz can)
1/2 cup sour cream
4-6 cups hot cooked noodles
salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions:
In a medium skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned and thoroughly cooked!. Carefully drain liquids and return to stovetop!. Stir in Gravy and mushrooms, and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally!. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, until thoroughly combined!. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and serve immediately over hot noodles!.
Preparation Time: 1-15 minutes
Cook Time: 25+ minutes
"Corny Beanie Weenies!."
(from a country preacher in Mississippi…wife & 2 teenage sons)
Mix one can of good baked beans
We use a good sized can of beans (14-16 ounces, I think) and
get a kind that we like (maybe with brown sugar, onion, and bacon)!.
There are several kinds of good baked beans!.
and a package of Oscar Meier Weiners (all sliced up)!.
with a can of whole kernel corn (drained)
Any way, heat up these three ingredients, and serve with brown bread
(maybe toasted !?) and a glass of milk!.
It doesn't get any easier than this, and is suprisingly good!
P!.S…!.!.Might put ingredients ina casserole dish and top with corn muffin mix!.
POT ROAST
Your choice of beef (to fit crock-pot)
1 pkg!. dry Ranch dressing mix
1 pkg!. dry Italian dressing mix
1 pkg!. dry Brown Gravy mix
1 cup water
Put beef in pot!.
Mix together all the dry mixes…!.then add water …pour over meat and cover & cook on high 4-6 hours!.
Until meat is tender!.
The first time I mad it I didn’t have the Italian Dressing mix…!.so I added a pkg!. of Onion Soup Mix…!.I have to say I liked that better!.
If you use more water you might want to add more Brown Gravy mix…!.to make a thicker sauce!. Was gonna add
potatoes and carrots…but never got around to it!.
E-Z Cake Recipes
NO EGGS, NO OIL, NO WATER !.!.!.!.!.!.!.JUST 1 12oz!.SODA AND MIX!.
WHITE CAKE MIX………………………………!.!.7-UP OR STRAWBERRY SODA
CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX!.!.!.!.!.!.!.CHERRY SODA (BLACK FOREST)
ORANGE CAKE MIX…!.ORANGE SODA
PINEAPPLE MIX…!.PINEAPPLE SODA
SPICE MIX…!.!.ROOT BEER SODA ETC
POUR CAKE MIX IN BOWL
ADD SODA USE LOAF CAKE PAN
BAKE 350 DEGREES AS BOX SAYS!.
(PREPARE PAN WITH SPRAY)
Your choice of frostings or use cool whip!.
E-Z Candy
(All recipes are mixed the same!.)
Melt ingredients, seperately in microwave until runny!.
Mix together and pour into serving dish!.
Chill until firm, cut & serve!.
Chocolate Fudge:
16 oz!. container of Fudge Frosting
1 bag of Chocolate Chips (any flavor you like)
Peanut Butter Fudge #1:
1 small jar Peanut Butter (18 oz!.)
2 bags of Peanut Butter Chips
Peanut Butter Fudge #2:
1 small jar Peanut Butter (18oz!.)
16 oz!. container of White Frosting
Marshmallow Nougat:
1 small jr Marshmallow Creme
1 bag White Chocolate Chips
1 tsp!. Almond Flavoring
1 small bag Chopped Nuts
(I've made this without the flavoring & nuts!.!.!.!.I want to try
rolling
into balls and dipping in a chocolate coating!.!.!.!.sounds good to
me!.)
I've doubled all the above recipes!. The Marshmallow Nougat
recipe!.!.!.doubled and added a container of white frosting (had an
extra one!.!.!.!.so thought!.!.!.!.why not!)
I use a double boiler!.!.(prefer the double
boiler)!.!.!.add chips in first !.!.!.then rest of
ingredients!.!.!.!.!.saving
nuts and flavorings for last!.
CAKE MIX COOKIES
White Cake Mix
2 Tablespoons water
2 eggs
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts
powdered sugar
Mix all ingredients, except powdered sugar!.
Drop batter (about a teaspoon per cookie) into a bowl of powdered sugar!.
Roll in sugar until it is an approximate shape of a ball!.
Place ion a lightly greased cookie sheet!.
Bake at 350 degrees about 18 minutes, until lightly browned!.
Cool on wire racks!. Makes about 4 dozen cookies!.
(Use any flavoring or cake mix you desire!.)
Kreamy Kool-Aid Pie
1-(6 g) package un sweetened Kool-Aid powdered drink mix
1-(14 oz!.)can sweetened condensed milk
1-(8 oz)container Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed!.
1-(9 inch) Graham Cracker Pie Crust (or Cookie crust)
Cool Whip for top (optional)
1!. In a medium bowl mix Kool-Aid and condensed milk, thoroughly!.
2!. Fold in Cool Whip!.
4!. If desired, spread more Cool Whip on top!.
5!. Chill for a minimum of 4 hours!.
I’ve used: Strawberry…Cherry…Lemon-lime (Key-Lime Pie)…!.Lemonade (Lemon Pie…might add some yellow food coloring for a more lemony look!.)Www@FoodAQ@Com
You want to look at things that will make at least two meals with leftovers!. There is always the old family standby of spaghetti with a salad and garlic bread - it goes a long way, is filling and it always tastes good the second day!. The sauce you make for spaghetti can also be used to make baked ziti, lasagna, manicotti, etc!., other good budget stretchers!. Chili, stews and soups are also good choices that will feed a family on a budget several meals and fill everyone up - serve them with a salad and fresh rolls, biscuits or cornbread - and they make enough to freeze some for a second or third meal!. Meatloaf and casseroles are other budget friendly recipes!. Serve the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and a veggie and bulk up the casseroles with veggies and potatoes!. Macaroni and cheese can also feed a family on a budget - add leftover ham, bacon, sausage, chicken, tuna or hamburger to help round it out to a full meal!.
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I am a person who LOVES breakfast foods and usually they are the cheapest ingredients you can buy!. Here is a great "breakfast casserole" recipe that I make for my family:
Brown 1 lb sausage
Mix browned sausage with 8 eggs, 8 pieces white bread torn up into little pieces (trust me on this), 2 cups of milk, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese!.
Bake at 350 for half an hour!.
YUM!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Brown 1 lb sausage
Mix browned sausage with 8 eggs, 8 pieces white bread torn up into little pieces (trust me on this), 2 cups of milk, 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese!.
Bake at 350 for half an hour!.
YUM!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
This is one my family always enjoyed!. Serve with a side salad!.
Baked Ziti
1 T Olive Oil
? lb!. lean ground beef
1 Cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
26-30 ounces jarred marinara sauce (prefer home made)
1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
16 ounces Ziti – cooked 8 minutes and drained
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
? cup grated Parmesan cheese
In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat, add beef, onion and garlic!. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently!. Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and oregano!. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat!.
Combine 1 cup sauce mixture with the ziti!. Spoon half of the ziti mixture into a sprayed 9 x 13x 2 casserole dish; top with all the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1 cup sauce, remaining ziti mixture and remaining sauce!.
Cover and bake @ 350 for 20 minutes!. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and the Parmesan!. Bake uncovered 20 minutes longer or until heated through!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Baked Ziti
1 T Olive Oil
? lb!. lean ground beef
1 Cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
26-30 ounces jarred marinara sauce (prefer home made)
1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
1 tsp dried oregano
16 ounces Ziti – cooked 8 minutes and drained
15 ounces ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
? cup grated Parmesan cheese
In a large skillet heat oil over medium high heat, add beef, onion and garlic!. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently!. Stir in spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce, and oregano!. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat!.
Combine 1 cup sauce mixture with the ziti!. Spoon half of the ziti mixture into a sprayed 9 x 13x 2 casserole dish; top with all the ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, 1 cup sauce, remaining ziti mixture and remaining sauce!.
Cover and bake @ 350 for 20 minutes!. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and the Parmesan!. Bake uncovered 20 minutes longer or until heated through!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Chicken Alfredo!. Pasta is cheap and my nieces and nephews LOVE it!. Anything with pasta is cheap but I'm thinking you probably want some variety!. *deep breath* Here goes:
1!. Tacos (Classic, cheap, get's the job done)
2!. Broccoli and Cheese soup
3!. Baked Spaghetti (Alot better than the original)
4!. Mrs!. Texas Casserole(Maybe a little typical but definetely good)
5!. Poppyseed chicken (Maybe a little more expensive but reeeeally good!.)
6!. Campbell's Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (Mmm mm good!.)
7!. Macaroni Salad(Kids may not LOVE it but it's usually eaten!.)Www@FoodAQ@Com
1!. Tacos (Classic, cheap, get's the job done)
2!. Broccoli and Cheese soup
3!. Baked Spaghetti (Alot better than the original)
4!. Mrs!. Texas Casserole(Maybe a little typical but definetely good)
5!. Poppyseed chicken (Maybe a little more expensive but reeeeally good!.)
6!. Campbell's Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches (Mmm mm good!.)
7!. Macaroni Salad(Kids may not LOVE it but it's usually eaten!.)Www@FoodAQ@Com
chicken and noodles
Shepard's pie
chicken pot pie
homemade pastry stuffed with ham and cheese
potato soup and grilled cheese
pelau
Beirrocks
homemade hamburger helper's
goulash/ beef and mac
Salisbury steak
Swiss steak
chili
stewed chicken
chili dogs
frito pies
buy a ham!.!. it makes lots of meals
scalloped potato and ham
mac and cheese with ham
beans and ham peas and ham
omelet
sandwichesWww@FoodAQ@Com
Shepard's pie
chicken pot pie
homemade pastry stuffed with ham and cheese
potato soup and grilled cheese
pelau
Beirrocks
homemade hamburger helper's
goulash/ beef and mac
Salisbury steak
Swiss steak
chili
stewed chicken
chili dogs
frito pies
buy a ham!.!. it makes lots of meals
scalloped potato and ham
mac and cheese with ham
beans and ham peas and ham
omelet
sandwichesWww@FoodAQ@Com
there are always good recipies in your local wal-mart produce section!. you can buy all the ingredients at that location for sensible choices!Www@FoodAQ@Com
McDonald's!. haha!. just kidding!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
hamburger helperWww@FoodAQ@Com
There are now wonderful foods in the supermarkets that are good, easy, and some are quick!. Don't be shy in asking a clerk to help you!.
Save the following for future use or when you need something FAST!.
!.
1!. How to Cook in Foil-videos:
http://www!.kraftfoods!.com/kf/cookingscho!.!.!.
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2!. Dinner Recipes-videos:
http://www!.kraftfoods!.com/kf/CookingScho!.!.!.
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3!. Favorite Recipes:
http://www!.fbnr!.com/finder/searchlists/1!.!.!.
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Take a look at these chicken recipes:
http://www!.campbellsoup!.com/Supper_Bakes!.!.!.
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20-Minute Meals:
http://www!.bhg!.com/bhg/slideshow/slideSh!.!.!.
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Microwave Cooking:
http://www!.cdkitchen!.com/recipes/cat/111!.!.!.
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4!. In a rush!? Check out the PRE-COOKED beef tips, roast, pot roast, pork roast, chicken, ham, meatload!. 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 in the freezer section or on shelves!.
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5!. Desserts of all types can be found in the bakeries, in the freezer sections, or on the shelves!. And don't forget there is always ice cream to depend on!.
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6!. Another thing you can do is cook in a slow cooker or a crock-pot!. You put the meat into the crock-pot in the morning and it slowly cooks all day long!. The meal is ready at dinner time!. Crock-pots can be bought at your grocery store, and at department stores!. BE SURE to read the booklet that comes with the crock-pot!.
!.
Beef Recipes in Crock Pot:
http://www!.razzledazzlerecipes!.com/beef-!.!.!.
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Chicken Recipes in Crock Pot:
http://www!.razzledazzlerecipes!.com/chick!.!.!.
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TEXAS crock pot recipes:
http://www!.texascook!.com/crockpot/
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7!. In a hurry or on your way home from work!? Pick up a roasted chicken that you can buy in the deli section!. Or baked ham, or roast beef!. Some have fried chicken!.
They also have side dishes such as veggies, salads, desserts, etc!.
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8!. Frozen dinners are a good choice and are on hand in your freezer for a quick meal!. Always buy the top brands for delicious flavors!. Add a side dish of vegetables, a salad or fruit salad!. Desserts can be bought in the bakery or frozen sections of your grocery store!.
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9!. Sauces (not juices) such as Italian, clam, Alfredo come in jars and cans, just pour them onto cooked pasta!.
By the way, a 12oz package of pasta will make 6 cups of cooked pasta!.
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10!. Quick put together desserts:
!.
Sweetened Condensed Milk videos-turn on your sound:
http://eaglebrand!.com/videos!.asp!?v=fudge!.!.!.
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Chocolate Passion Bowl (video):
http://www!.kraftfoods!.com/kf/cookingscho!.!.!.
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8 MINUTE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE
Click this link:
http://www!.cooks!.com/rec/doc/0,1813,1521!.!.!.
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Look for the ready to eat cheesecake tubs!. You can make a quick cheese cake or spread onto graham crackers:
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FROZEN PEANUT BUTTER PIE-no bake
http://www!.cooks!.com/rec/view/0,1937,150!.!.!.
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Video - Pie Crust, How to Make and Bake:
http://www!.cooking!.com/recipes/videos!.as!.!.!.
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Microwave Dessert recipes:
http://www!.cdkitchen!.com/recipes/cat/113!.!.!.
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11!. Tossed Salad (video):
http://www!.5min!.com/Video/How-to-make-th!.!.!.
!.
Caesar Salad - chef style (video):
http://www!.ifoods!.tv/site/video!.jsp!?vide!.!.!.
!.
Quick five minute Caesar Salad (video):
http://www!.5min!.com/Video/How-to-make-a-!.!.!.
!.
12!. Guacamole Dip video (peppers can be left out if you wish):
http://www!.5min!.com/Video/how-to-make-gu!.!.!.
!.
14!. Malaysia Recipes, click this link:
http://www!.chef-wan!.com!.my/index!.php!?pag!.!.!.
!.
15!. Video On How To Cook A Rib Eye Steak (turn on your sound), click this link:
http://www!.videojug!.com/film/how-to-make!.!.!.
!.
16!. Pre-packaged noodles with spices, click this link for recipes:
http://www!.budget101!.com/ramen_noodle_re!.!.!.
!.
17!. Look through these chicken & pasta recipes:
http://www!.thatsmyhome!.com/chickencoop/p!.!.!.
18!. Southern Fried Chicken - Video (after short ad):
http://video!.about!.com/southernfood/Sout!.!.!.
19!. Pulled Pork - Video (after short ad):
http://video!.about!.com/southernfood/Croc!.!.!.
20!. Seafood Recipes:
http://allrecipes!.com/Recipes/Seafood/Ma!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Save the following for future use or when you need something FAST!.
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1!. How to Cook in Foil-videos:
http://www!.kraftfoods!.com/kf/cookingscho!.!.!.
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2!. Dinner Recipes-videos:
http://www!.kraftfoods!.com/kf/CookingScho!.!.!.
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3!. Favorite Recipes:
http://www!.fbnr!.com/finder/searchlists/1!.!.!.
!.
Take a look at these chicken recipes:
http://www!.campbellsoup!.com/Supper_Bakes!.!.!.
!.
20-Minute Meals:
http://www!.bhg!.com/bhg/slideshow/slideSh!.!.!.
!.
Microwave Cooking:
http://www!.cdkitchen!.com/recipes/cat/111!.!.!.
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4!. In a rush!? Check out the PRE-COOKED beef tips, roast, pot roast, pork roast, chicken, ham, meatload!. 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 in the freezer section or on shelves!.
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5!. Desserts of all types can be found in the bakeries, in the freezer sections, or on the shelves!. And don't forget there is always ice cream to depend on!.
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6!. Another thing you can do is cook in a slow cooker or a crock-pot!. You put the meat into the crock-pot in the morning and it slowly cooks all day long!. The meal is ready at dinner time!. Crock-pots can be bought at your grocery store, and at department stores!. BE SURE to read the booklet that comes with the crock-pot!.
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Beef Recipes in Crock Pot:
http://www!.razzledazzlerecipes!.com/beef-!.!.!.
!.
Chicken Recipes in Crock Pot:
http://www!.razzledazzlerecipes!.com/chick!.!.!.
!.
TEXAS crock pot recipes:
http://www!.texascook!.com/crockpot/
!.
7!. In a hurry or on your way home from work!? Pick up a roasted chicken that you can buy in the deli section!. Or baked ham, or roast beef!. Some have fried chicken!.
They also have side dishes such as veggies, salads, desserts, etc!.
!.
8!. Frozen dinners are a good choice and are on hand in your freezer for a quick meal!. Always buy the top brands for delicious flavors!. Add a side dish of vegetables, a salad or fruit salad!. Desserts can be bought in the bakery or frozen sections of your grocery store!.
!.
9!. Sauces (not juices) such as Italian, clam, Alfredo come in jars and cans, just pour them onto cooked pasta!.
By the way, a 12oz package of pasta will make 6 cups of cooked pasta!.
!.
10!. Quick put together desserts:
!.
Sweetened Condensed Milk videos-turn on your sound:
http://eaglebrand!.com/videos!.asp!?v=fudge!.!.!.
**********************************
Chocolate Passion Bowl (video):
http://www!.kraftfoods!.com/kf/cookingscho!.!.!.
**********************************
8 MINUTE STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE
Click this link:
http://www!.cooks!.com/rec/doc/0,1813,1521!.!.!.
*********************************
Look for the ready to eat cheesecake tubs!. You can make a quick cheese cake or spread onto graham crackers:
*********************************
FROZEN PEANUT BUTTER PIE-no bake
http://www!.cooks!.com/rec/view/0,1937,150!.!.!.
***********************************
Video - Pie Crust, How to Make and Bake:
http://www!.cooking!.com/recipes/videos!.as!.!.!.
***********************************
Microwave Dessert recipes:
http://www!.cdkitchen!.com/recipes/cat/113!.!.!.
***********************************
11!. Tossed Salad (video):
http://www!.5min!.com/Video/How-to-make-th!.!.!.
!.
Caesar Salad - chef style (video):
http://www!.ifoods!.tv/site/video!.jsp!?vide!.!.!.
!.
Quick five minute Caesar Salad (video):
http://www!.5min!.com/Video/How-to-make-a-!.!.!.
!.
12!. Guacamole Dip video (peppers can be left out if you wish):
http://www!.5min!.com/Video/how-to-make-gu!.!.!.
!.
14!. Malaysia Recipes, click this link:
http://www!.chef-wan!.com!.my/index!.php!?pag!.!.!.
!.
15!. Video On How To Cook A Rib Eye Steak (turn on your sound), click this link:
http://www!.videojug!.com/film/how-to-make!.!.!.
!.
16!. Pre-packaged noodles with spices, click this link for recipes:
http://www!.budget101!.com/ramen_noodle_re!.!.!.
!.
17!. Look through these chicken & pasta recipes:
http://www!.thatsmyhome!.com/chickencoop/p!.!.!.
18!. Southern Fried Chicken - Video (after short ad):
http://video!.about!.com/southernfood/Sout!.!.!.
19!. Pulled Pork - Video (after short ad):
http://video!.about!.com/southernfood/Croc!.!.!.
20!. Seafood Recipes:
http://allrecipes!.com/Recipes/Seafood/Ma!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com