Recipes for an Old Fashion Economical Meal That’s Quick and Easy
Economy, economy, economy! In our election cycle that we have just survived, economy was a word we heard constantly. And the reality is, we are in an economic squeeze. So most of us are looking for ways to prepare more meals at home. But in our busy society, these meals need to be not only economical but also quick and easy. Here are some recipes that should fill that need. Easy Taco Dinner is just what the name implies. It is a tasty, easy, quick, taco tasting meal. Want a vegetable to go with it? Give these Corn Stuffed Golden Baked Peppers a try. And how about Caramel Apple Walnut Squares to finish off your meal? Delicious!
EASY TACO DINNER
This was on an old newspaper clipping in my mother’s recipe box. I have no idea where she got it. But it is good and easy, as the name states.
1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 envelope (1 1/4 oz) taco seasoning mix
1 cup water
1 pkg (12 oz) tortilla chips
1/2 head lettuce, shredded
2 med tomatoes, chopped
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (about 4 oz)
2/3 cup sour cream
Old Fashion Comfort Food Casserole Recipes
In today’s society with all the worries about jobs, finanaces, etc most families are trying to cut back on spending everywhere they can. One of the areas where many families are cutting back is on eating out and the food budget. Casseroles to the rescue. Casseroles are inexpensive to make, feed several, and they are comfort foods. Here is a variety of old-fashion casserole recipes for you to choose from. Try our Beef and Rice Hot Dish, Turkey Noodle Casserole, or Tamale Pie. Surely one will be a big hit with your family.
BEEF AND RICE HOT DISH
1 lb hamburger meat
1 med onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 tsp salt
pinch pepper
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 can (14 1/2 oz)stewed tomatoes
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 1/2 cups hot water
1 tsp prepared mustard
Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Turkey
As we all are looking for ways to stretch our food dollar, turkey is a wise choice. Whether or not you plan to cook one for the holidays, buy one when you find them at a good sale price. You can always freeze it for later. You can make a lot of meals from one turkey! And here are some recipes to help you use up that economical turkey meat.
TURKEY SANDWICHES BOMBAY
2 cups chopped cooked turkey
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup salted peanuts, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
mayonnaise
1/4 tsp curry powder
16 slices white bread
1 pkg (12-oz) American singles pasteurized process cheese food
Combine turkey, raisins, peanuts, celery, onion, and enough mayonnaise to moisten. Add curry powder; mix well. For each sandwich, cover a slice of bread with cheese slice. Top with turkey salad, second slice of cheese and second slice of bread.
Vintage Economical Recipes for Lentils With Pasta and Also a Spice Crumb Cake
In today’s society with high prices at the grocery store and unemployment numbers on the rise, good economical and healthy meals are again coming into focus. Here are a couple of easy, inexpensive recipes that won’t “break the bank” but will allow you to feed your family a healthy meal. Lentils are especially healthy and should be a part of any family’s healthy menus.
LENTILS WITH PASTA
1 cup dried lentils
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 tbsp olive oil
2 to 3 cloves of garlic minced, use amount to suit your taste
1 tsp ground coriander
8 oz pkg elbow macaroni
salt and pepper to suit your taste
1 tbsp butter
1/4 cup fresh minced parsley OR 1 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
Recipes for Old Fashion Gingerbread and Scandinavian Almond Crescents
I love digging through my vintage recipe collection and finding new (well old, really) recipes to try. Here are a couple that are perfect for the holidays but would be tasty treats at anytime of the year. This old-fashion gingerbread recipe is perfect for the holidays since it is quick, easy, and serves eighteen. The Scandinavian Almond Crescents make a wonderful treat for sharing with family, friends, co-workers, teachers, etc. They would also make a great “food” gift that’s sure to please. I hope you will enjoy these recipes.
SCANDINAVIAN ALMOND CRESCENTS
This recipe was cut from the back of an old Parkay margarine package.
1 container (8 oz)Soft Parkay Margarine
Sifted powdered sugar
1 1/2 tsps almond extract
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
Beat margarine and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in extract. Add flour; mix well. Stir in almonds. Shape leve teaspoonfuls of dough into crescents; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheet immediately. Cool 5 minutes; sprinkle lightly with additional powdered sugar.
Drop Cookie Recipes for Diabetics
Most of you diabetics know that all our sweets cost more in the stores than the regular sweets do. If you are tired of buying the more expensive cookies, or you pass them up to save money, try these quick and easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies that are sweetened with orange juice or the Orange Drop Cookies. The Orange Drop Cookies do have a small amount of sugar so remember that when adding these to your diet.
OATMEAL RAISIN DROP COOKIES
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup uncooked rolled oats
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp ground cloves
3/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
3 tbsp egg substitute
Sweet Pepper Stuffed Pork Chops
Are you looking for a new and different way to serve pork chops? Here is a great recipe for Sweet Pepper Stuffed Pork Chops that is sure to please your guests when you are entertaining as well as your family. This recipe is perfect for sit-down family meals. If you are a follower of my website or blog, you know I am a big proponent of sit-down family meals several times a week. Remember, no matter how busy your family’s schedule may be, there is no substitute for sitting around the table, sharing good food, and talking about your day. So give this recipe a try soon and gather your family around the table to enjoy it!
SWEET PEPPER STUFFED PORK CHOPS
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup bread cubes
1 – 4 oz can chopped green chilies, drained
Tasty Drinks for Diabetics
Sometimes we tend to forget about the sugar in the beverages we drink. But it is very easy to get too much sugar from our drinks even though we are watching the sugar content and carbs in our food. If you are a diabetic or dieter who has to watch your sugar/carb intake but you love a good milkshake or cappacino, do we have some recipes for you. Just the titles of these recipes are enough to send you scurrying to the kitchen to whip up a tasty treat. Look over these titles and find the easy recipe below. There’s sure to be at least one that will become a favorite beverage of yours! Get ready to start lickin’ your lips as these titles appear; Cappuccino Mix, Your Favorite Flavor Milk Shake for One, Strawberry Buttermilk Shake, and Banana Shake for Two,
Meatless Soup Recipes Suitable for Diabetics
As we quickly approach the fall season, it will be time to get out the soup recipes for those cool~how I look forward to them~fall days. Following are a couple of soup recipes that do not use meat or meat broth. If you are looking for a different soup recipe, try one of these.
Note: This is a soup my 15-year-old grandson came up with. He likes to make it about once a week. He hopes you will enjoy his soup recipe.
Warm Soups for Cool Fall Days (and Cold Winter Days) Suitable for Diabetics, Too!
Fall and soup. The perfect combination. Now that the cool days of fall are here, it is time to bring out the “soup pot”! After coming indoors from the crisp fall air, soup is the perfect warm-up. And for those cold winter days that will soon be upon us, what is better than a steaming hot bowl of soup? Here are some recipes to help you serve some soups that may not currently be in your recipe file. Try these recipes to give your family “a little something different.” Both of these soups are quick and easy to fix using convenient canned and frozen foods. Perfect for a busy cook.
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