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Maple and Orange Glazed Turkey
1(10 pounds) turkey, thawed 1/2 cup water vegetable oil 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup chicken broth 1 to 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare turkey for roasting being sure to remove any packets […]
Continue readingPerfect Roasted Turkey Recipe
4 C. kosher salt or 2 cups table salt 1 turkey (12 to 14 pounds gross weight), rinsed thoroughly; giblets, neck, and tailpiece removed and reserved to make gravy 3 medium onions, chopped coarse 1 1/2 medium carrots, chopped coarse 1 1/2 celery stalks, chopped coarse 6 thyme sprigs 3 T. unsalted butter, melted Dissolve […]
Continue readingFrugal Pork “Fried” Rice
This recipe came from having a bare cupboard. I threw it together and it tastes amazing and makes a lot of food for 7 people. 4 pork chops diced into 1/4″ pieces $1.79 2 cans french -style green beans $.98 3 cups rice (yields about 6 cups)$1.00 3-6 eggs scrambled $.59 Soy sauce to taste […]
Continue readingHam and Potato Bake
1 package of frozen fries (can use any type of frozen potatoes, tater tots, hashbrowns) 1 10 oz. package thawed and drained frozen broccoli but any vegetable will work 1 1/2 cups diced fully cooked ham 1 can condensed cream of broccoli soup (any cream soup works) 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1 cup […]
Continue readingHamburg Gravy over Mashed Potatoes
2 Pounds of Hamburger (as lean as you like) 1 Medium Onion chopped 1/4 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1 quart milk 5 pounds potatoes Brown your hamburger and onion in large skillet till cooked. Drain off any fat and put into bowl to hold. In large skillet melt […]
Continue readingTurkey in a Bag
To keep a turkey very moist and juicy simply bag it. I use 2 large brown paper bags that have been coated in shortening on the inside. I slide the stuffed turkey on its’ rack into the first bag then slide the other bag over the other end of the bird. If using a thermometer […]
Continue readingCheesy Italian Ravioli
Makes 6 servings 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 pound bulk sweet Italian sausages 1 (15-ounce) container refrigerated marinara sauce 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes with Italian seasoning, undrained 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese-filled ravioli 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese or pizza cheese blend (4 ounces) 1. Heat oven to […]
Continue readingHam and Cheese Souffle
Makes 8 servings 16 slices white bread crumbs (crusts removed), cubed 16 slices (about 1 pound) ham, cut into bite-size pieces 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese 5 eggs, beaten 3 cups milk 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon onion salt 2-1/2 cups crushed cornflakes 1/3 cup […]
Continue readingTurkey Stir Fry
Makes 5 servings 1 pound boneless skinless turkey breast cut into 1/4″ strips 2 tablespoons olive oil divided 1 sweet red pepper sliced 1 cup broccoli florets 1/2 cup onions chopped 1 clove garlic minced 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 teaspoons cornstarch 3/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce 1 […]
Continue readingChicken Pot Pie
Makes 6 servings 3 chicken breasts cooked, cut in small pieces. 1 8-ounce can mushrooms drained 1 16-ounce bag mixed vegetables frozen 1/2 teaspoon thyme 2 10 1/2-ounce cans gravy (chicken) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 frozen pie crusts (Pillsbury Pie Crust Dough) 1 egg white Place one pie crust into pie plate. Mix all the […]
Continue readingHam and Scalloped Potatoes
Makes 6 servings 6-8 slices ham 8-10 medium potatoes thinly sliced 1 onion thinly sliced (optional) Salt to taste Pepper to taste 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or American Cheese) 1 10 3/4-ounce can cream of celery soup Paprika Put half of ham, potatoes, and onions in slow cooker. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cheese. […]
Continue readingChuckwagon Supper Pie
Makes 6 servings 3/4 pound pork sausages bulk 1/2 pound ground beef 1 cup bread crumbs soft 1/4 cup water 1 egg lightly beaten 1 teaspoon sage ground 1/2 teaspoon thyme ground 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 16-ounce can pork and beans 1 8 1/2-ounce can lima beans drained 2 teaspoons dried minced onion 2 […]
Continue readingMeat Loaf
Makes 6 servings 2/3 cup bread crumbs 1 cup milk 1 1/2 pounds ground beef 2 eggs slightly beaten 1/4 cup onions chopped 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 teaspoon sage dried 3 tablespoons brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon Dijon style mustard Combine bread crumbs, milk, ground beef, […]
Continue readingEasy Hamburger Hotdish
Makes 10 servings 1 pound ground beef 1 onion, yellow, medium 2 cans cream of mushroom soup 2 cans tomato soup 2 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste Chop Onion. Add onion to hamburger and brown over medium heat until fully cooked. While browning hamburger, bring 5qts of water to a […]
Continue readingChicken Enchiladas
Makes 6 servings 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup chopped green onions 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies (optional) 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 cup sour cream 2 cups cubed boneless skinless chicken breast halves cooked 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese divided 6 flour tortillas 1/4 cup milk Preheat oven […]
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