In article > , "Lucy"
> wrote:
> Okay, gang.. this is in regards to the thread "The demise of cooking
> as we know it?" I am requesting that all the nice folks who DO cook
> from scratch, even after working all day, kindly post some of your
> favorite weeknight recipes.. that you cook from scratch, of course.
> Why? So that newbies like myself can learn from you.. rather than
> hear how superior you all are 
What do you say, guys.. put your
> keyboard where your mouth is? lucy (Tone is impossible to read on
> here.. I'm not being sarcastic, just sincerely wanting to learn
> something besides how great everyone here cooks)
> lucy
Well, you'd be amazed at what sometimes passes for supper at my house.
What kind of stuff do you and yours like to eat? Sandwiches? Crockpot
junk (note my bias against them)? Ethnic stuff? Casseroles? Oven
meals? Here, start here.
* Exported from MasterCook Mac *
Quick Chicken and Noodles
Recipe By : Posted to r.f.cooking by Barb Schaller 1-26-05
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Entrees
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 can Swanson chicken broth -- (14.5 oz.)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves -- crushed
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups frozen broccoli -- cauliflower,
carrots
2 cups dry wide egg noodles
In a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook chicken 10
minutes or until browned. Sprinkle with garlic powder and paprika.
Set chicken aside.
Add broth, basil, pepper and vegetables. Heat to a boil. Stir in
noodles.
Return chicken to pan. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 10 minutes
or until chicken is no longer pink. If desired, garnish with fresh
basil.
Serves 4--245 calories--4 fat grams
Source: Swanson Easy Low Fat Recipes
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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 122 Calories; 1g Fat (10%
calories from fat); 23g Protein; 5g Carbohydrate; 51mg Cholesterol; 80mg
Sodium
Food Exchanges: 3 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable
* Exported from MasterCook Mac *
Lentil Sausage Skillet
Recipe By : Posted to r.f.cooking by Barb Schaller 1-26-05
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Entrees
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 # sweet Italian sausage
3/4 # hot Italian sausage
2 medium onions -- chopped
1 clove garlic -- minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp oregano
3 C chicken broth
1 1/4 C lentils -- washed and drained
2 small zucchini -- sliced
1 can plum tomatoes -- (16 oz) crushed
Salt and pepper
Chopped parsley
Remove sausage from casing. Crumble and cook until well browned. Drain
rendered fat and return cooked sausage to skillet. Add onions and garlic
and cook, stirring until onion is soft. Add bay leaf and oregano. Stir
in broth and lentils. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add
zucchini and tomatoes. Simmer 15 minutes more or until lentils are
tender. Taste and add salt or pepper to taste. Sprinkle with parsley as
a garnish.
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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 1231 Calories; 12g Fat (8%
calories from fat); 109g Protein; 184g Carbohydrate; 8mg Cholesterol;
4748mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 9 Starch/Bread; 9 1/2 Lean Meat; 7 Vegetable
NOTES : From: Don Kleist ) 27 Feb 1997
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* Exported from MasterCook Mac *
"Hamburger Helper" Mix
Recipe By :Posted to r.f.cooking by Barb Schaller 1-26-05
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Miscellaneous
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups non-fat dry milk powder
1 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup beef or chicken bouillon granules
2 tablespoons onion flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon garlic powder
Mix the ingredients together and store in an airtight container. Use
for a base for Chili Tomato Mac, Ground Beef Stroganoff, Hearty Potato
Casserole
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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 567 Calories; less than one gram
Fat (1% calories from fat); 4g Protein; 135g Carbohydrate; 0mg
Cholesterol; 26mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 9 Starch/Bread
NOTES : Made this and packaged "meals" for Chris and Jamie, Christmas
2002.
Source: Some website. Don't remember.
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* Exported from MasterCook Mac *
Chili Tomato Mac with Homemade Hamburger Helper Mix
Recipe By : Posted to r.f.cooking by Barb Schaller 1-26-05
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Entrees
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound extra lean ground beef
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups macaroni -- uncooked
30 ounces canned diced tomatoes (2 cans)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 cup homemade Hamburger Helper Mix
Brown the meat and drain the fat. Add the remaining ingredients, cover,
and simmer 20 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 1670 Calories; 81g Fat (45%
calories from fat); 106g Protein; 122g Carbohydrate; 313mg Cholesterol;
394mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 8 Starch/Bread; 12 1/2 Lean Meat; 8 1/2 Fat
NOTES : Gave mix and macaroni to Chris and Jamie for Christmas 2002.
Source: Net search - don't remember site.
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* Exported from MasterCook Mac *
Hearty Potato Casserole with Homemade Hamburger Helper
Recipe By : Posted to r.f.cooking by Barb Schaller 1-26-05
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Entrees
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound extra lean ground beef
3/4 cup water
6 potatoes -- thinly sliced
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon Homemade Hamburger
Helper Mix
Brown ground beef and drain any fat. Add remaining ingredients and
simmer, covered, 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Stir, uncover, and cook until excess water is evaporated
Source: Off the net 12-02
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Per serving (excluding unknown items): 2759 Calories; 80g Fat (26%
calories from fat); 129g Protein; 386g Carbohydrate; 313mg Cholesterol;
434mg Sodium
Food Exchanges: 26 Starch/Bread; 12 1/2 Lean Meat; 8 Fat
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-Barb, <www.jamlady.eboard.com> 2005 Pirohy Marathon pics added 1-23-05.
"I read recipes the way I read science fiction: I get to the end and
say,'Well, that's not going to happen.'" - Comedian Rita Rudner,
performance at New York, New York, January 10, 2005.