Taylor
Hi! I need a quick and easy dinner for tonight. It it 8:00 pm Eastern Time. I don't want to run to the market.. literally. I can't drive and I run to the market. Its like 2 miles away.. so not far at all! But, like I don't feel like it cause I had a workout practice today for track. Any ways.. Im 13 years old, and what can I eat? We have pasta at home, pita rolls, tortilla rolls, bread, eggs, soup, ravioli, bagel bites, the basics. Haha, what can I make? Thats kid friendly. Im starved so it can't be like Meatloaf or something! HELP?
Answer
Here are a few E-Z recipes you might want to try. Good Luck & enjoy.
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.
Try little cocktail weiners/sausagesâ¦for appetizers.
CRUNCHY ONION CHICKEN
1 1/3 cups Frenchâs 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.
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.
(Iâve 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
(Iâve not made this yet, eitherâ¦.just received it.)
"Corny Beanie Weenies."
(from a country preacher in Mississippiâ¦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.Sâ¦..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 mixesâ¦.then add water â¦pour over meat and cover & cook on high 4-6 hours.
Until meat is tender.
The first time I mad it I didnât have the Italian Dressing mixâ¦.so I added a pkg. of Onion Soup Mixâ¦.I have to say I liked that better.
If you use more water you might want to add more Brown Gravy mixâ¦.to make a thicker sauce. Was gonna add
potatoes and carrotsâ¦but never got around to it.
HASH BROWN CASSEROLE
2 lbs. frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (thawed)
1 bunch green onions, chopped
sweet pepper chopped (red â green â yellow â orange â or a mixture of all)
1 lb. Sausage, cooked until pink disappears, crumbled
1 cup ham cubes
4 slices crisp bacon, crumbled
1 small can sliced mushrooms
1 small can sliced black olives
2 â 8oz. packages of shredded cheese
½ cup milk
12 eggs beaten
Tabasco (optional)
sour cream & salsa (optional)
Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan, wipe excess with paper towel.
Spread potatoes on bottom (cand be lightly browned in a skillet first if desired)
Sprinkle sausage over potatoesâ¦then
Peppersâ¦
Mushroomsâ¦
Ham..
Onions (reserve about ¼ cup)
Mix eggs & milk togetherâ¦â¦.I added about 2 TBLS. Tabascoâ¦more to your taste⦠pour slowly over all.
Cover with shredded cheeseâ¦.then sprinkle over all
Remaining onionsâ¦
Olivesâ¦
Baconâ¦
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Uncover and bake at 375 degrees for 35 â 45 minutesâ¦until browned and cheese is melted.
Serve with sour cream and/or salsa.
OLD SETTLERâS BEANS
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. bacon
1 chopped onion
Brown in skillet and drain excess grease.
ADD:
16 oz. can Red Kidney Beans (drained)
24 oz. can Pork & Beans (drained)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup Catsup
2 TBLS. Molasses
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Mix Thoroughly !
Cook in a crock pot until...hot...hot...hot!
MARINATED VEGGIE SALAD
1 lb. can French style green beans
1 lb. can small peas
1 lb. can white corn
1 - 4oz. jar pimento (chopped)
1 cup shopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup sugar (I used artificial sweetener)
2/3 cup vinegar (I used red wine vinegar)
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1.)Pour green beans, peas, corn & pimento in a colander to drain over a
large bowl. Discard 1 1/2 cups of liquid.
2.)Put veggies in a large bowl and fold in onions, celery and green
peppers.
3.)Mix together thoroughly the remaining ingredients and toss with
veggies.
4.)Cover and let sit over night in refrigerator. (The longer it marinates the better.)
Desserts/Snacks
POUND CAKE
Combine:
2 sticks butter
1 2/3 cup sugar
Beat in:
5 eggs (1 at a time)
Add:
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon rum extract
Mix thoroughly and bake 1 hour at 325 degrees.
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.
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.
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Here are a few E-Z recipes you might want to try. Good Luck & enjoy.
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.
Try little cocktail weiners/sausagesâ¦for appetizers.
CRUNCHY ONION CHICKEN
1 1/3 cups Frenchâs 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.
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.
(Iâve 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
(Iâve not made this yet, eitherâ¦.just received it.)
"Corny Beanie Weenies."
(from a country preacher in Mississippiâ¦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.Sâ¦..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 mixesâ¦.then add water â¦pour over meat and cover & cook on high 4-6 hours.
Until meat is tender.
The first time I mad it I didnât have the Italian Dressing mixâ¦.so I added a pkg. of Onion Soup Mixâ¦.I have to say I liked that better.
If you use more water you might want to add more Brown Gravy mixâ¦.to make a thicker sauce. Was gonna add
potatoes and carrotsâ¦but never got around to it.
HASH BROWN CASSEROLE
2 lbs. frozen shredded hash brown potatoes (thawed)
1 bunch green onions, chopped
sweet pepper chopped (red â green â yellow â orange â or a mixture of all)
1 lb. Sausage, cooked until pink disappears, crumbled
1 cup ham cubes
4 slices crisp bacon, crumbled
1 small can sliced mushrooms
1 small can sliced black olives
2 â 8oz. packages of shredded cheese
½ cup milk
12 eggs beaten
Tabasco (optional)
sour cream & salsa (optional)
Grease a 9 x 13 baking pan, wipe excess with paper towel.
Spread potatoes on bottom (cand be lightly browned in a skillet first if desired)
Sprinkle sausage over potatoesâ¦then
Peppersâ¦
Mushroomsâ¦
Ham..
Onions (reserve about ¼ cup)
Mix eggs & milk togetherâ¦â¦.I added about 2 TBLS. Tabascoâ¦more to your taste⦠pour slowly over all.
Cover with shredded cheeseâ¦.then sprinkle over all
Remaining onionsâ¦
Olivesâ¦
Baconâ¦
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Uncover and bake at 375 degrees for 35 â 45 minutesâ¦until browned and cheese is melted.
Serve with sour cream and/or salsa.
OLD SETTLERâS BEANS
INGREDIENTS:
1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 lb. bacon
1 chopped onion
Brown in skillet and drain excess grease.
ADD:
16 oz. can Red Kidney Beans (drained)
24 oz. can Pork & Beans (drained)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/4 cup Catsup
2 TBLS. Molasses
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Mix Thoroughly !
Cook in a crock pot until...hot...hot...hot!
MARINATED VEGGIE SALAD
1 lb. can French style green beans
1 lb. can small peas
1 lb. can white corn
1 - 4oz. jar pimento (chopped)
1 cup shopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 cup sugar (I used artificial sweetener)
2/3 cup vinegar (I used red wine vinegar)
1/2 cup cooking oil
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1.)Pour green beans, peas, corn & pimento in a colander to drain over a
large bowl. Discard 1 1/2 cups of liquid.
2.)Put veggies in a large bowl and fold in onions, celery and green
peppers.
3.)Mix together thoroughly the remaining ingredients and toss with
veggies.
4.)Cover and let sit over night in refrigerator. (The longer it marinates the better.)
Desserts/Snacks
POUND CAKE
Combine:
2 sticks butter
1 2/3 cup sugar
Beat in:
5 eggs (1 at a time)
Add:
2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon rum extract
Mix thoroughly and bake 1 hour at 325 degrees.
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.
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.
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someone out there has great ideas to share. The internet is filled with cookbooks none of which I am interested in buying unless there is an opinion/ recommendation/ experience attached.
Specifically I would like rice or beef or chicken and veggies casseroles recipes for 1.
Thank you.
PS - I do not know how to enable yahoo communications, hence I cannot email anyone back. Tried and tried, does not work. Please just attach your recipes to your answers if you can. Thank you.
Answer
I find that a lot of the recipe cookbooks called, cooking for one, actually tell you how to make dishes which you can freeze and reheat later. I am currently working on putting my own cookbook together of practical meals to prepare for one...with no leftovers involved. Here are a couple of my recipes which have worked really well for me.
TUNA CASSEROLE (1)
1/2 cup elbow macaroni...cook
1 T. butter
1 T. flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp. instant chicken boullion, dissolved (optional)
1 slice cheddar cheese cut up in small pieces.
1 small pkt. tuna (3 oz.)
Heat above until cheese is melted. Add to the cooked macaroni. Pour in casserole dish
and crush 1 saltine cracker, crumbled, over the top. Dot with butter and put in 400 degree
oven for about 20 min.
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MEATLOAF (1)
1/4 lb. ground chuck
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp mayonnaise
1 Tbs. bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. A-1 steak sauce
2 T. ketchup
Mix gently with hands so as not to mush the ground beef.
Put in baking pan and bake for 20 min. then add the glaze and bake another 5 -10 min.
Glaze
1 tsp. dark Karo syrup
1 tsp. ketchup
1 tsp. brown sugar
Mix glaze ingredients in equal parts or to taste and cover meatloaf with it.
Bake uncovered until coating is cooked. Slice and serve.
SCALLOPED CORN
1 small can creamed corn (8.s5 oz.)
1 Tbs. mayo
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. sugar
salt, pepper to taste.
Top with:
1 Tbs. cracker crumbs
dotted with butter (1 tsp.)
Bake at 375 degrees for about 25 min.
SCALLOPED POTATOES
1 med. potato (partially cooked)
Cook in microwave for 1 min. Cool, to handle.
Peel and slice.
Mix:
1 T. butter
1 T. flour
1/2 cup milk
add to potato slices, stir being careful not to mash the potato slices. add salt & pepper to taste.
Pour in casserole dish. Bake at 375 degrees for about 25 min.
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OVEN GREEN BEANS
1 small can green beans (8oz.)
garlic salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/2 Tbs. butter
1/2 Tbs. brown sugar
1 strip bacon
Lightly spray/grease a flat baking pan. Lay green beans to cover the bottom of your pan. Sprinkle your beans with a little garlic salt and pepper (however much you like). If you really love garlic, you might consider mixing some fresh mashed garlic or minced canned garlic into the sauce... but you don't have to because this has such a lovely flavor - even without added garlic! Melt your butter in a glass measuring cup and stir your brown sugar into it until well-blended. Pour mixture over your beans evenly. Layer bacon strip over the top of the beans. Cook in the oven on about 350 for about 30 minutes (or until bacon is to desired crispness).
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CHICKEN AND DRESSING
1/8 tsp. each: ground sage, dried savory and poultry seasoning.
1/4 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
2 tsp. dried chopped celery
1/2 tsp. dried minced onion
1/2 tsp. dried parsley leaves, crushed
dash pepper
in a saucepan, add:
1/3 cup water
1 Tbs. butter or margarine
the seasonings from above
Bring to a boil over mediium high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium, simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in:
1/2 cup partially dried 1/2 inch bread cubes. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the liquid is absorbed, stirring constantly.
Add 1/3 cup cubed chicken and 1/2 cup steamed peas. Mix. Put in casserole dish and top with bread crumbs, dotted with butter.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
I find that a lot of the recipe cookbooks called, cooking for one, actually tell you how to make dishes which you can freeze and reheat later. I am currently working on putting my own cookbook together of practical meals to prepare for one...with no leftovers involved. Here are a couple of my recipes which have worked really well for me.
TUNA CASSEROLE (1)
1/2 cup elbow macaroni...cook
1 T. butter
1 T. flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp. instant chicken boullion, dissolved (optional)
1 slice cheddar cheese cut up in small pieces.
1 small pkt. tuna (3 oz.)
Heat above until cheese is melted. Add to the cooked macaroni. Pour in casserole dish
and crush 1 saltine cracker, crumbled, over the top. Dot with butter and put in 400 degree
oven for about 20 min.
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MEATLOAF (1)
1/4 lb. ground chuck
1/4 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp mayonnaise
1 Tbs. bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. A-1 steak sauce
2 T. ketchup
Mix gently with hands so as not to mush the ground beef.
Put in baking pan and bake for 20 min. then add the glaze and bake another 5 -10 min.
Glaze
1 tsp. dark Karo syrup
1 tsp. ketchup
1 tsp. brown sugar
Mix glaze ingredients in equal parts or to taste and cover meatloaf with it.
Bake uncovered until coating is cooked. Slice and serve.
SCALLOPED CORN
1 small can creamed corn (8.s5 oz.)
1 Tbs. mayo
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. sugar
salt, pepper to taste.
Top with:
1 Tbs. cracker crumbs
dotted with butter (1 tsp.)
Bake at 375 degrees for about 25 min.
SCALLOPED POTATOES
1 med. potato (partially cooked)
Cook in microwave for 1 min. Cool, to handle.
Peel and slice.
Mix:
1 T. butter
1 T. flour
1/2 cup milk
add to potato slices, stir being careful not to mash the potato slices. add salt & pepper to taste.
Pour in casserole dish. Bake at 375 degrees for about 25 min.
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OVEN GREEN BEANS
1 small can green beans (8oz.)
garlic salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1/2 Tbs. butter
1/2 Tbs. brown sugar
1 strip bacon
Lightly spray/grease a flat baking pan. Lay green beans to cover the bottom of your pan. Sprinkle your beans with a little garlic salt and pepper (however much you like). If you really love garlic, you might consider mixing some fresh mashed garlic or minced canned garlic into the sauce... but you don't have to because this has such a lovely flavor - even without added garlic! Melt your butter in a glass measuring cup and stir your brown sugar into it until well-blended. Pour mixture over your beans evenly. Layer bacon strip over the top of the beans. Cook in the oven on about 350 for about 30 minutes (or until bacon is to desired crispness).
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CHICKEN AND DRESSING
1/8 tsp. each: ground sage, dried savory and poultry seasoning.
1/4 tsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
2 tsp. dried chopped celery
1/2 tsp. dried minced onion
1/2 tsp. dried parsley leaves, crushed
dash pepper
in a saucepan, add:
1/3 cup water
1 Tbs. butter or margarine
the seasonings from above
Bring to a boil over mediium high heat.
Reduce the heat to medium, simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in:
1/2 cup partially dried 1/2 inch bread cubes. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the liquid is absorbed, stirring constantly.
Add 1/3 cup cubed chicken and 1/2 cup steamed peas. Mix. Put in casserole dish and top with bread crumbs, dotted with butter.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
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