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Tuna Tetrazzini
Makes 6 servings 2 tablespoons margarine 1/3 cup celery chopped 1/3 cup onions chopped 2 10 1/2-ounce cans cream of mushroom soup 2 6 1/2-ounce cans tuna solid meat packed in water, flaked (reserve liquid) 1 soup can liquid (tuna liquid plus enough water to fill can) 1 1/4 cups parmesan cheese grated 2/3 cup […]
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Makes 12 servings 2 10 1/2-ounce packages frozen broccoli spears cooked 6 eggs hard-cooked, sliced 2 cups ham cooked diced 1/2 pound American cheese grated 1/3 cup tapioca quick-cooking 1/3 cup green bell peppers diced 1/3 cup onions diced 1/3 cup celery diced 2 tablespoons parsley chopped fresh 1/3 cup mayonnaise real 1 cup evaporated […]
Continue readingChicken Supreme
Makes 10 servings 5 pounds chicken nuggets 6 cups water 1 onion coarsely chopped 1 bay leaf large 2 cups bread fresh crumbs, toasted 2 cups white rice cooked 1 cup celery chopped 4 eggs lightly beaten 1 onion small, chopped 1 4-ounce jar pimiento chopped, undrained 2 teaspoons salt In a 5-quart Dutch oven […]
Continue readingKung Pao Beef
Makes 4 servings 1/2 cup roasted peanuts 1 pound beef flank steaks or boneless sirloin steak 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt Dash white peppers 2 hot green chilies 2 green onions (with tops) 1 medium red bell pepper 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic 1 teaspoon finely […]
Continue readingSmothered Pork Chops
Makes 6 servings 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can beef broth 1/8 teaspoon pepper Vegetable cooking spray 6 pork chops 1/2 inch thick (about 1 1/2 lb) 1 medium onion sliced (about 1/2 cup) 6 cups hot cooked medium egg noodles (about 6 cups dry), cooked w/o salt 1. In bowl mix cornstarch broth, […]
Continue readingChicken and Vegetables with Dumplings
Makes 8 servings 2 1/2 to 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs 1 pound small red potatoes (about 2 1/2 inches in diameter 2 cups baby carrots 3 (14 1/2-ounce) cans chicken broth 2 cups Original Bisquick® mix 1/2 cup cold water 2 teaspoons parsley flakes 1. Place chicken, potatoes, onion and carrots in 6-quart […]
Continue readingBeef in Pita Pockets
Makes 4 servings 2 pita bread (6 inches in diameter) 1/3 cup country-style or creamy Dijon style mustard 1/2 pound thinly sliced cooked deli roast beef 1 small tomato, thinly sliced 4 slices (1 ounce each) cheddar cheese or provolone cheese 4 lettuce leaves 1. Cut pita breads in half; open to form pockets. Spread […]
Continue readingCaribbean Chicken and Sweet Potatoes
Makes 8 servings 8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 1/2 pounds) 1 cup light rum or apple juice 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon ground allspice 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic, crushed 4 large sweet potatoes or yams, cut into 1/2 inch slices Tropical Fruit […]
Continue readingTurkey and Pasta Casserole
Makes 4 servings 3/4 cup uncooked small pasta shells or elbow macaroni 1 pound ground chicken or turkey 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (from 1-pound bag) 1 (15-ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese 1. Heat oven to 400°. Cook pasta as directed on package. […]
Continue readingBurger and Veggie Packets
Makes 5 servings 1 pound extra-lean or diet-lean ground beef 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic pepper 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 30 frozen steak fries (from 28-ounce bag) 5 frozen half-ears corn on the cob 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper 1. Heat oven to 450°. Cut five 18 x 12-inch […]
Continue readingMac and Beef Dinner Entrée
Makes 4 servings 1 2-pound package mac and beef dinner entree Prepare mac and beef dinner entree as directed on package. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
Continue readingFrugal Living, Contest Winners and Veggie Corn Fritters- HBHW Newsletter
August 25th 2009 Editorial Last week I told you that I was making some small changes to the HBHW newsletter to make the “I’m looking For” section easier to deal with and more importantly to make sure you get your responses to the requests in a more timely fashion. It’s working out beautifully and it […]
Continue readingFrugal Living Is A Family Affair
I receive emails quite frequently from readers that ask me what they can do to get the rest of their family to eat more frugally and spend less money on anything from groceries to other household items, cars, entertainment etc. Last week a reader asked me what I recommended she do. She would like to […]
Continue readingGround Beef
I’m looking for some new things to do with ground beef. I am getting tired of meatloaf, sloppy joe’s, burgers, burrito’s, shepherd pie, etc. They are good for dinner, but I would really like some “new” recipes to add to my mix. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional […]
Continue readingChocolate pie recipe
I’m looking for a recipe for an old-fashioned (1950’s era) chocolate pie using Jello chocolate pudding in the filling. It has a meringue topping. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
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