What is a good meal to fix for 4 adults and one child?!
economical meals for 4 adults and one 5 year old !.!.!.any suggestions or ideas appreciated!.!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
I use ideas from these websites!.
http://www!.cheapcooking!.com/
http://www!.faqs!.org/docs/consumer/recipe!.!.!.
http://www!.bloglander!.com/cheapeats/cate!.!.!.
http://www!.recipezaar!.com/recipes/main-d!.!.!.
http://busycooks!.about!.com/od/dinnerreci!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
http://www!.cheapcooking!.com/
http://www!.faqs!.org/docs/consumer/recipe!.!.!.
http://www!.bloglander!.com/cheapeats/cate!.!.!.
http://www!.recipezaar!.com/recipes/main-d!.!.!.
http://busycooks!.about!.com/od/dinnerreci!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Even my 4 year old grand daughters love this recipe!. Serve with a tossed salad and hot bread (garlic!?)Spaghetti alla Carbonara
A rich, satisfying pasta dish that is cheap, nourishing, and pleasing!.
SERVES 4
1 lb spaghetti
8 slices bacon or pancetta, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 dashes red pepper flakes (optional)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
lots fresh ground black pepper
Boil the spaghetti in salted boiling water!.
Use at least a gallon of water!.
Cook the bacon pieces over medium low heat until most of the fat is rendered out, and bacon is slightly crispy!.
Do NOT drain!.
Add the olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, if using, and saute until garlic is barely browned!.
Beat the eggs, black pepper, and the cheese together in a bowl!.
Toss the cooked spaghetti in the pan with the oil, bacon, and garlic mixture, add the egg mixture and either turn off the heat, or cook over very low heat while stirring constantly, you want the eggs to get creamy, not scrambled!.
Serve with more grated parmigiano, if desired!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
A rich, satisfying pasta dish that is cheap, nourishing, and pleasing!.
SERVES 4
1 lb spaghetti
8 slices bacon or pancetta, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 dashes red pepper flakes (optional)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
lots fresh ground black pepper
Boil the spaghetti in salted boiling water!.
Use at least a gallon of water!.
Cook the bacon pieces over medium low heat until most of the fat is rendered out, and bacon is slightly crispy!.
Do NOT drain!.
Add the olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, if using, and saute until garlic is barely browned!.
Beat the eggs, black pepper, and the cheese together in a bowl!.
Toss the cooked spaghetti in the pan with the oil, bacon, and garlic mixture, add the egg mixture and either turn off the heat, or cook over very low heat while stirring constantly, you want the eggs to get creamy, not scrambled!.
Serve with more grated parmigiano, if desired!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Breakfast Casserole serves 8
INGREDIENTS
1 (10!.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 cup cubed, cooked chicken meat
1 cup diced ham
1 onion, chopped
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed potato chips
1/4 cup butter, melted
Combine undiluted soup, sour cream, hash browns, cubed chicken and ham, onions, and cheese!. Pour into a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch pan!.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes!. Top with crumbs, and drizzle with melted butter or margarine!. Bake for another 15 minutes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
INGREDIENTS
1 (10!.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 (2 pound) package frozen hash brown potatoes, thawed
1 cup cubed, cooked chicken meat
1 cup diced ham
1 onion, chopped
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed potato chips
1/4 cup butter, melted
Combine undiluted soup, sour cream, hash browns, cubed chicken and ham, onions, and cheese!. Pour into a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch pan!.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes!. Top with crumbs, and drizzle with melted butter or margarine!. Bake for another 15 minutes!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
try these easy chicken dumplins:
3 cans of cream of chicken soup
2 chicken bouillion cubes
6 cups of water
1 tsp of pepper
1 can of butter biscuits
you combine all incredients except the biscuits and bring to a boil!. Then take the buscuits and pull them apart and open them up!. take each half of the buscuit and tear it into four pieces!. when the incredients get to a good boil drop the biscuit peices in one by one!. reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes!.
these are fantastic!.!.!.and easy!.!.!.if you like a lot of chicken you can take a couple of chicken breasts and boil them until they are done and cut into little peices and add to the mix but i think they are great without!. You get the little bits of chicken in the cream of chicken!. my whole family loves these!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
3 cans of cream of chicken soup
2 chicken bouillion cubes
6 cups of water
1 tsp of pepper
1 can of butter biscuits
you combine all incredients except the biscuits and bring to a boil!. Then take the buscuits and pull them apart and open them up!. take each half of the buscuit and tear it into four pieces!. when the incredients get to a good boil drop the biscuit peices in one by one!. reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes!.
these are fantastic!.!.!.and easy!.!.!.if you like a lot of chicken you can take a couple of chicken breasts and boil them until they are done and cut into little peices and add to the mix but i think they are great without!. You get the little bits of chicken in the cream of chicken!. my whole family loves these!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Here's a cheeseburger casserole recipe that I created!. We all love it, including our 5 year old!.
1 lb!. ground beef
1/4 onion, minced
1 cloves garlic, minced
14 1/2 oz!. can diced tomatoes
2 cups raw macaroni, (cook according to package directions and drain)
1 can Campbells Cheddar cheese soup
salt & pepper to taste
Saute the onion and garlic in a little olive oil!. Add the ground beef and brown!. Add the diced tomatoes, including the liquid in the can!. Simmer until the liquid is mostly reduced!.!.!.5 to 10 minutes!. Stir in the macaroni and Cheddar cheese soup!. Heat through!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
1 lb!. ground beef
1/4 onion, minced
1 cloves garlic, minced
14 1/2 oz!. can diced tomatoes
2 cups raw macaroni, (cook according to package directions and drain)
1 can Campbells Cheddar cheese soup
salt & pepper to taste
Saute the onion and garlic in a little olive oil!. Add the ground beef and brown!. Add the diced tomatoes, including the liquid in the can!. Simmer until the liquid is mostly reduced!.!.!.5 to 10 minutes!. Stir in the macaroni and Cheddar cheese soup!. Heat through!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
This is very economical! And will feed all those people!
Beef Stroganoff:
1 lb ground beef
1 bag wide egg noodles
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 oz) canister sour cream
brown beef, drain!. boil pasta, drain!. Mix all ingredients together and simmer 5 minutes until hot!.
I serve with buttered bread and salad!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Beef Stroganoff:
1 lb ground beef
1 bag wide egg noodles
2 cans cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 oz) canister sour cream
brown beef, drain!. boil pasta, drain!. Mix all ingredients together and simmer 5 minutes until hot!.
I serve with buttered bread and salad!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Lasagna
Tacos
Pasta
Hamburgers
Chicken with salad and riceWww@FoodAQ@Com
Tacos
Pasta
Hamburgers
Chicken with salad and riceWww@FoodAQ@Com
Pasta and bread and a salad!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Mac and Cheese, plus peasWww@FoodAQ@Com
Taco Soup
1-1? lbs!. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can beef broth (or 2 cups water + 2 beef boullion cubes)
1 can whole kernel corn, undrained (I like the mix of white and yellow corn)
2 cans diced tomatoes, any variety, undrained (I like petite diced, w/ onions and bellpeppers in them; if you want heat, use at least one can of Rotel)
1 can red or black beans, drained and rinsed
1 packet Taco seasoning
Garnishes (any or all)
sour cream
diced green onions
sliced black olives
sliced jalapenos
guacamole
shredded cheddar cheese
Brown ground beef over medium heat in large stock pot!. When nearly cooked, add onions and sauté w/ ground beef!. When onions are wilted but still opaque, stop cooking and drain off any fat!. Return to heat and add remaining indredients!. Cover and let simmer at least 30 minutes, or up to about 3 hours!. (Can be held longer in a slow cooker set on Low!.)
Serve in bowls w/ crushed corn chips in the bottom!. Top each bowl w/ garnish of choice!.
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Creamy Chicken and Noodles
Prep: 10 min!., Cook: 15 min!.
1 (0!.6-oz!.) envelope Italian dressing mix
1 (8-oz!.) package wide egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1!. Remove 1 Tbsp!. Italian dressing mix from envelope, and set aside; reserve remaining mix for another use!.
2!. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain well, and return noodles to pan!.
3!. Stir in 2 Tbsp!. butter, and toss to coat!. Stir in chopped chicken, next 3 ingredients, and 1 Tbsp!. dressing mix!. Cook mixture over medium-high heat, tossing to coat evenly, 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated!. Serve immediately!. Yield: Makes 6 servings
VARIATIONS:
1!. Chopped Ham and Peas: Stir in 8 oz!. diced ham and 1 cup thawed frozen peas!.
2!. Southwestern Style: Omit Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese!. Stir in 1 (10-oz!.) can diced tomatoes and green chiles and 1?2 cup (2 oz!.) shredded Mexican four-cheese blend!.
3!. Italian Style: Add 1?4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes and 1 cup turkey pepperoni slices!.
--Southern Living
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
2 lbs!. coked, cubed chicken
? cup!. milk
1 egg
bread crumbs
8 oz Swiss cheese, grated
8 oz chopped or cubed ham
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can milk
Dredge chicken in egg/milk, roll in bread crumbs and fry in olive oil just until brown!. Place in casserole dish!. Top chicken with ham and cheese chunks!. Mix the soup and milk together and pour over all!. Bake for 30 min at 350oF!.
This is wonderful and goes well with just a salad!.
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Deep Dish Taco Squares
2 cups biscuit mix
? cup cold water
1( 8-oz )carton sour cream
1/3 cup prepared Ranch salad dressing
1? pounds ground beef
? green or red bell pepper – finely chopped**
2 Tbsp!. chopped onion**
1 pkg taco seasoning mix (? cup)
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
? cup mild salsa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Combine biscuit mix and water, stirring with a fork until blended!. Press mixture in bottom of a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2” baking dish!. Bake at 375oF for 9 minutes!.
Combine sour cream and Ranch dressing!. Spread over baked crust and set aside!.
Cook ground beef, green bell pepper, and onion in a large skillet until meat is browned and crumbled; drain well!. Stir in tomato sauce and taco seasoning mix, spoon over Ranch filling!.
Sprinkle cheese evenly over meat mixture!. Bake at 375oF, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until casserole is lightly browned!. Cut into 12 squares to serve!.
** If serving to picky children, you can omit the bellpepper and use 2 tsp!. onion powder instead of fresh onions!. Omit salsa and add a second can of plain tomato sauce!.
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QUICK & EASY KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Prep: 30 min!., Cook: 19 min!., Bake: 1 hr!.; Stand: 10 min!.
1 (2-lb!.) skinned, boned, and shredded deli-roasted chicken
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 (10 3/4-oz!.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 3/4-oz!.) can cream of chicken soup
2 (10-oz!.) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Mexican-style chili powder*
3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
3 cups coarsely crumbled lime-flavored white corn tortilla chips
1!. Preheat oven to 350°F!. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat!. Add onion, and sauté 6 to 7 minutes or until tender!. Add bell pepper and garlic, and sauté 3 to 4 minutes!. Stir in chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, and next 5 ingredients!. Cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes!.
2!. Layer half of chicken in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish!. Top with half of soup mixture and 1 cup Cheddar cheese!. Cover with half of corn tortilla chips!. Repeat layers once!. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese!.
3!. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until bubbly!. Let stand 10 minutes before serving!.
*1 tsp!. chili powder and 1/8 tsp!. ground red pepper may be substituted for Mexican-style chili powder!.
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
--Southern Living, FEBRUARY 2008
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Skillet Lasagna
(aka Homemade Hamburger Helper)
1 lb!. lean ground beef
? cu p chopped onion
? cup chopped carrots
1? cups mafalda (mini-lasagna noodles or other pasta)
1? cups water
? tsp!. Italian seasoning blend
2 cups marinara or other tomato-based pasta sauce
8 oz!. fresh sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup or more shredded mozzarella cheese
Cook lean ground beef, chopped onion and chopped carrots in a Dutch oven on medium-high about 6 minutes or until beef is no longer pink!. Drain!. Stir in raw pasta, water, Italian seasoning, pasta sauce mushrooms!. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally!. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until pasta is tender!. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and serve!.
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CURRIED CHICKEN & BROCCOLI
(serves 8-10)
2 whole (both sides) boneless chicken breasts, cut to small pieces
2cans cream of chicken soup
1cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp!. (fresh) lemon juice
? tsp curry powder
1 bunch blanched broccoli crowns
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
In a large baking pan, layer chicken breast pieces with blanched broccoli crowns!. Separately, combine, and mix thoroughly, soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry powder!. Pour mixture over chicken and broccoli!. Spread grated cheese over top!.
Bake at 375 for about 40 minutes or until bubbling and slightly browned!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
1-1? lbs!. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 can beef broth (or 2 cups water + 2 beef boullion cubes)
1 can whole kernel corn, undrained (I like the mix of white and yellow corn)
2 cans diced tomatoes, any variety, undrained (I like petite diced, w/ onions and bellpeppers in them; if you want heat, use at least one can of Rotel)
1 can red or black beans, drained and rinsed
1 packet Taco seasoning
Garnishes (any or all)
sour cream
diced green onions
sliced black olives
sliced jalapenos
guacamole
shredded cheddar cheese
Brown ground beef over medium heat in large stock pot!. When nearly cooked, add onions and sauté w/ ground beef!. When onions are wilted but still opaque, stop cooking and drain off any fat!. Return to heat and add remaining indredients!. Cover and let simmer at least 30 minutes, or up to about 3 hours!. (Can be held longer in a slow cooker set on Low!.)
Serve in bowls w/ crushed corn chips in the bottom!. Top each bowl w/ garnish of choice!.
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Creamy Chicken and Noodles
Prep: 10 min!., Cook: 15 min!.
1 (0!.6-oz!.) envelope Italian dressing mix
1 (8-oz!.) package wide egg noodles
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1!. Remove 1 Tbsp!. Italian dressing mix from envelope, and set aside; reserve remaining mix for another use!.
2!. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain well, and return noodles to pan!.
3!. Stir in 2 Tbsp!. butter, and toss to coat!. Stir in chopped chicken, next 3 ingredients, and 1 Tbsp!. dressing mix!. Cook mixture over medium-high heat, tossing to coat evenly, 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated!. Serve immediately!. Yield: Makes 6 servings
VARIATIONS:
1!. Chopped Ham and Peas: Stir in 8 oz!. diced ham and 1 cup thawed frozen peas!.
2!. Southwestern Style: Omit Italian dressing and Parmesan cheese!. Stir in 1 (10-oz!.) can diced tomatoes and green chiles and 1?2 cup (2 oz!.) shredded Mexican four-cheese blend!.
3!. Italian Style: Add 1?4 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes and 1 cup turkey pepperoni slices!.
--Southern Living
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Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
2 lbs!. coked, cubed chicken
? cup!. milk
1 egg
bread crumbs
8 oz Swiss cheese, grated
8 oz chopped or cubed ham
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can milk
Dredge chicken in egg/milk, roll in bread crumbs and fry in olive oil just until brown!. Place in casserole dish!. Top chicken with ham and cheese chunks!. Mix the soup and milk together and pour over all!. Bake for 30 min at 350oF!.
This is wonderful and goes well with just a salad!.
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Deep Dish Taco Squares
2 cups biscuit mix
? cup cold water
1( 8-oz )carton sour cream
1/3 cup prepared Ranch salad dressing
1? pounds ground beef
? green or red bell pepper – finely chopped**
2 Tbsp!. chopped onion**
1 pkg taco seasoning mix (? cup)
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
? cup mild salsa
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Combine biscuit mix and water, stirring with a fork until blended!. Press mixture in bottom of a lightly greased 13 x 9 x 2” baking dish!. Bake at 375oF for 9 minutes!.
Combine sour cream and Ranch dressing!. Spread over baked crust and set aside!.
Cook ground beef, green bell pepper, and onion in a large skillet until meat is browned and crumbled; drain well!. Stir in tomato sauce and taco seasoning mix, spoon over Ranch filling!.
Sprinkle cheese evenly over meat mixture!. Bake at 375oF, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until casserole is lightly browned!. Cut into 12 squares to serve!.
** If serving to picky children, you can omit the bellpepper and use 2 tsp!. onion powder instead of fresh onions!. Omit salsa and add a second can of plain tomato sauce!.
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QUICK & EASY KING RANCH CHICKEN CASSEROLE
Prep: 30 min!., Cook: 19 min!., Bake: 1 hr!.; Stand: 10 min!.
1 (2-lb!.) skinned, boned, and shredded deli-roasted chicken
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium-size green bell pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, pressed
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 (10 3/4-oz!.) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 3/4-oz!.) can cream of chicken soup
2 (10-oz!.) cans diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon Mexican-style chili powder*
3 cups grated sharp Cheddar cheese
3 cups coarsely crumbled lime-flavored white corn tortilla chips
1!. Preheat oven to 350°F!. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat!. Add onion, and sauté 6 to 7 minutes or until tender!. Add bell pepper and garlic, and sauté 3 to 4 minutes!. Stir in chicken broth, cream of mushroom soup, and next 5 ingredients!. Cook, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes!.
2!. Layer half of chicken in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish!. Top with half of soup mixture and 1 cup Cheddar cheese!. Cover with half of corn tortilla chips!. Repeat layers once!. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese!.
3!. Bake at 350° for 55 minutes to 1 hour or until bubbly!. Let stand 10 minutes before serving!.
*1 tsp!. chili powder and 1/8 tsp!. ground red pepper may be substituted for Mexican-style chili powder!.
Yield: Makes 8 to 10 servings
--Southern Living, FEBRUARY 2008
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Skillet Lasagna
(aka Homemade Hamburger Helper)
1 lb!. lean ground beef
? cu p chopped onion
? cup chopped carrots
1? cups mafalda (mini-lasagna noodles or other pasta)
1? cups water
? tsp!. Italian seasoning blend
2 cups marinara or other tomato-based pasta sauce
8 oz!. fresh sliced mushrooms
1/3 cup or more shredded mozzarella cheese
Cook lean ground beef, chopped onion and chopped carrots in a Dutch oven on medium-high about 6 minutes or until beef is no longer pink!. Drain!. Stir in raw pasta, water, Italian seasoning, pasta sauce mushrooms!. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally!. Reduce heat to low; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes or until pasta is tender!. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and serve!.
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CURRIED CHICKEN & BROCCOLI
(serves 8-10)
2 whole (both sides) boneless chicken breasts, cut to small pieces
2cans cream of chicken soup
1cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp!. (fresh) lemon juice
? tsp curry powder
1 bunch blanched broccoli crowns
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
In a large baking pan, layer chicken breast pieces with blanched broccoli crowns!. Separately, combine, and mix thoroughly, soup, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry powder!. Pour mixture over chicken and broccoli!. Spread grated cheese over top!.
Bake at 375 for about 40 minutes or until bubbling and slightly browned!.Www@FoodAQ@Com