Melba,
The lentil one sounds awesome.. question though. What is #?
lucy

"Melba's Jammin'" > wrote in message
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> 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
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 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
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
> 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
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 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.
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
> 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
>
> _____
>
> * 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
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 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
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
> 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.
> ____
>
> * 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
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 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.
>
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
> 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.
> _____
>
> * 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
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 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
> - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
> 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
> ___
> --
> -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.