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Crockpot Cream Cheese Chicken
Ingredients: 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast 1 10 oz. can cream of chicken soup 2 T. margarine or butter 1 envelope spaghetti sauce seasoning 8 oz. cream cheese (can use 1/3 less fat Neufchatel) Place chicken in bottom of crockpot and add remaining ingredients except cream cheese. Cook on low for 6 to 8 […]
Continue readingSkewered Pork
Makes 4 servings 1 pound pork tenderloin 1 cup water 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon garlic minced 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed 8 bamboo skewers (6 inches long) 1 7-ounce package Chinese noodles or other noodles 2 teaspoons cornstarch Tomato wedges […]
Continue readingRibs and Limas
Makes 6 servings 4 pounds pork ribs country-style 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening solid 2 1/2 cups onions chopped 2 tablespoons flour 2 teaspoons dry mustard 4 cups water 1 cup brown sugar packed 2 tablespoons lemon peels grated 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 pound […]
Continue readingCountry Chicken Breasts
Makes 6 servings 1 cup carrots thinly sliced 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup green onions sliced 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups chicken broth or bouillon 1/2 cup whipped cream 2 tablespoons sherry 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 6 chicken breasts boneless 2 ounces ham cooked, cut in thin strips In a 10-inch skillet […]
Continue readingFish Stick Supper
Makes 6 servings 1 12-ounce package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes thawed 4 eggs 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon dried minced onion 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 t. dried dill weed) 1 1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 12-ounce package frozen breaded fish sticks (approx. 18) 1. […]
Continue readingGround Turkey American Chop Suey
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground turkey (can be frozen roll) 1 can tomato juice or V8 1-2 boxes of elbow macaroni 1 onion/chopped 1 green or red pepper/chopped garlic (how every much you like) dash of Worcestershire sauce dash of salt and pepper oil In a skillet (preferably an electric skillet), add your oil and pour […]
Continue readingLeftover Roast Sandwiches
1 lb leftover roast, sliced thin 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1 Tbsp flour 1 1/4 c. beef broth 2 Tbsp bbq sauce 2 tsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp thyme 1 green pepper, cut into thin strips 1 medium onion, cut into thin rings Olive oil Buns […]
Continue readingNoodle Dinner
I learned this frugal recipe when I was a nanny for a family with four hungry boys. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add 1 pound of egg noodles. Cook, stirring occasionally, until noodles are al dente. Drain. While the noodles are cooking, brown 1 pound of ground beef or […]
Continue readingRamen Special
Ramen Special: This recipe feeds two adults 2 pkgs of Top Ramen (any flavor) 2 T. mayo (can use light if desired) small amt. of velveeta cheese (approx. a 1/4 cup or less) TOPPING: 1/4 lb. of hamburger 1/2 c fresh diced tomatoes(it helps if the tomatoes are a bit juicy. Save the juice if […]
Continue readingToasty Cheese Bake
8 slices white bread (sourdough is our favorite) 1/2 lb. ground beef 1/4 c. chopped onion 1 T. prepared mustard 1/2 tsp. salt, optional 1 c. shredded cheddar cheese 1 egg, slightly beaten 3/4 c. milk 1/2 tsp. salt, optional dash pepper 1/8 tsp. dry mustard Preheat oven to 350. Cook meat, onion, prepared mustard […]
Continue readingEtouffe
Hi! I have a frugal & super easy recipe to share. I live in Louisiana, so I like a little kick in my food. However, this recipe is easily varied to make less spicy. 🙂 Also, seafood is very plentiful and affordable here, but not everywhere else. If you don’t have access to crawfish, make […]
Continue readingSoup Burgers
I don’t know where this recipe comes from, but we have enjoyed it our entire lives. 1 lb. Ground beef 1 can French onion condensed soup 1-2 tbs flour Quick and simple, brown the beef. Dump in the can of soup. Stir in the flour a little at a time until it is like gravy. […]
Continue readingCrispy Fiesta Drumsticks
I came up with this recipe because drumsticks are always on sale at my local supermarket. This is not only a cheaper & meatier alternative to deep-fried hot wings, because it is baked, it is healthier too. 1 dozen chicken drumsticks 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine 1 envelope taco seasoning (or low-salt taco seasoning) […]
Continue readingCrock Pot Chicken
Place 3 balls of aluminum foil in bottom of crock pot. This lets the juices drain from the chicken. Place a whole 3-4lb. chicken on the foil after washing it. Slice an onion and place on and around the chicken for flavor. Drop 12 – 15 drops of Texas Pete or hot sauce on the […]
Continue readingChicken Broccoli Casserole
2 10 oz pkgs chop broccoli, cooked 4 – 6 Cups cooked chicken, diced 6 Tbsp butter 6 Tbsp flour Salt & pepper 3 Cup milk 1/2 Cup mayo 1 tsp. lemon juice 1 Cup grated cheddar cheese 2 Tbsp butter 1/2 Cup bread crumbs Layer broccoli on bottom of greased 9 x 13 baking […]
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