Bean Loaf MUMMIFIED
My kids never realized they weren't meat because they were just thrilled to be eating "mummies" and cheese! I thought they were good. "Just add Ketchup!"
(works great in place of meatloaf, or with some meat) - yummiest with Cheese
3 cups pinto beans, cooked, drained & mashed $1
1 small can tomato sauce $.20
1 cup bread crumbs (FREE from homemade bread)
1/4 c finely chopped onion $.10
1/4 c quick oatmeal (I used about 1 cup) $.10
1 egg $.05
1/2 tsp salt $.01
pepper
garlic powder
1/4 c ketchup $.10
1 T soy sauce, optional $.01
Mix all but ketchup together. Place in greased loaf pan & flatten. Spread ketchup on top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
$1.62
MUMMIFIED!
Make mini-men loaves (just blocks with a tiny squish for the neck will do fine as mummies have their arms to their sides anyway. - I was able to get 6 good sized men) Bake in pan, then remove and follow below.
Mozarella Cheese sliced thin and then in small strips. Lay strips over baked beanloaf with opening for eyes - I used about a 1/2 lb. Bake until melted about 5-10 minutes.
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Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Monday, September 6, 2010
Sloppy Joes
Prep Time = 20 minutes
Serves = 5 LARGE servings or 8 smaller (but still full buns) servings
1 lb lean ground turkey ($1.75)
5-8 small hamburger buns ($.88)
1/2 cup chopped onion ($.25)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper ($.35)
1 cups tomato sauce ($1)
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar ($.01)
1 Tbsp Worchestershire sauce ($.10)
1 tsp steak seasoning blend, dry (I had to use pepper and it was fine) ($.05)
Dash of salt ($.01)
Brown beef. Add dry seasonings. Add onion, peppers, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar to the pan. Stire and cook another 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and stir well. Reduce heat to low and cook the mixture for another 5 minutes.
Toast the buns, if desired. Fill buns with mixture and enjoy. I serve this with a salad and carrots.
TOTAL COST: $3.52
WW points - if serves 5 = 5 pts each; if serves 7-10 = 2-3 pts each
***Another stretcher pointer: I keep #10 cans of dried onion or dried peppers and when I don't have them on hand, I simply place a few Tbsp of this in a bowl with 3x the warm water and let it sit 15 minutes, then use as if it was chopped onions or peppers. It is easy, saves me money/time of going to the store, then saves me more time/money because I don't buy anything extra and I can cook during nap time! *** I love stretchers!
In reality, this cost me: <$3 because I used both vegetables dried this time.
Serves = 5 LARGE servings or 8 smaller (but still full buns) servings
1 lb lean ground turkey ($1.75)
5-8 small hamburger buns ($.88)
1/2 cup chopped onion ($.25)
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper ($.35)
1 cups tomato sauce ($1)
1 Tbsp red wine vinegar ($.01)
1 Tbsp Worchestershire sauce ($.10)
1 tsp steak seasoning blend, dry (I had to use pepper and it was fine) ($.05)
Dash of salt ($.01)
Brown beef. Add dry seasonings. Add onion, peppers, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar to the pan. Stire and cook another 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and stir well. Reduce heat to low and cook the mixture for another 5 minutes.
Toast the buns, if desired. Fill buns with mixture and enjoy. I serve this with a salad and carrots.
TOTAL COST: $3.52
WW points - if serves 5 = 5 pts each; if serves 7-10 = 2-3 pts each
***Another stretcher pointer: I keep #10 cans of dried onion or dried peppers and when I don't have them on hand, I simply place a few Tbsp of this in a bowl with 3x the warm water and let it sit 15 minutes, then use as if it was chopped onions or peppers. It is easy, saves me money/time of going to the store, then saves me more time/money because I don't buy anything extra and I can cook during nap time! *** I love stretchers!
In reality, this cost me: <$3 because I used both vegetables dried this time.
Black Bean Burritos
10 (10 inch) flour tortillas ($1)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil ($.15)
2 small onions, chopped ($.85)
1 red bell pepper, chopped ($.65)
1 teaspoon minced garlic ($.01)
3 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained ($.50)
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers ($.25)
8 ounces cream cheese ($1)
1 teaspoon salt ($.01)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro ($.50)
Directions
Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven heated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through.
Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Place onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos in skillet, cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Pour beans into skillet, cook 3 minutes stirring.
Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to skillet with salt. Cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir cilantro into mixture.
Spoon mixture evenly down center of warmed tortilla and roll tortillas up. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 692 Total Fat: 35.8g Cholesterol: 47mg
Servings Per Recipe: 6-10
TOTAL COST: $6
2 tablespoons vegetable oil ($.15)
2 small onions, chopped ($.85)
1 red bell pepper, chopped ($.65)
1 teaspoon minced garlic ($.01)
3 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained ($.50)
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno peppers ($.25)
8 ounces cream cheese ($1)
1 teaspoon salt ($.01)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro ($.50)
Directions
Wrap tortillas in foil and place in oven heated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for 15 minutes or until heated through.
Heat oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Place onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapenos in skillet, cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Pour beans into skillet, cook 3 minutes stirring.
Cut cream cheese into cubes and add to skillet with salt. Cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally. Stir cilantro into mixture.
Spoon mixture evenly down center of warmed tortilla and roll tortillas up. Serve immediately.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 692 Total Fat: 35.8g Cholesterol: 47mg
Servings Per Recipe: 6-10
TOTAL COST: $6
Zucchini Patties
Zucchini Patties By: Sherlie A. Magaret
Prep Time:10 Min Cook Time:20 Min Ready In:30 Min
Original Recipe Yield 12 patties
Ingredients
2 cups grated zucchini (drain first & pat in paper towel or is it TOO runny) ($0)
2 eggs, beaten ($.18)
1/4 cup chopped onion ($.15)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour ($.10)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ($.25)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional) ($.25)
salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil ($.15)
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, eggs, onion, flour, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and salt. Stir well enough to distribute ingredients evenly.
Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drop zucchini mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls, and cook for a few minutes on each side until golden.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 256 Total Fat: 15.4g Cholesterol: 126mg
Other Suggestions: Add garlic, Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
TOTAL COST = <$1
Prep Time:10 Min Cook Time:20 Min Ready In:30 Min
Original Recipe Yield 12 patties
Ingredients
2 cups grated zucchini (drain first & pat in paper towel or is it TOO runny) ($0)
2 eggs, beaten ($.18)
1/4 cup chopped onion ($.15)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour ($.10)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese ($.25)
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional) ($.25)
salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil ($.15)
Directions
In a medium bowl, combine the zucchini, eggs, onion, flour, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and salt. Stir well enough to distribute ingredients evenly.
Heat a small amount of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drop zucchini mixture by heaping tablespoonfuls, and cook for a few minutes on each side until golden.
Nutritional Information
Amount Per Serving Calories: 256 Total Fat: 15.4g Cholesterol: 126mg
Other Suggestions: Add garlic, Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
TOTAL COST = <$1
Monday, August 30, 2010
Zucchini & Bacon Dish
12 ounces zucchini, shredded ($0)
1 large onion, chopped finely ($.50)
6 -8 ounces lean bacon, in 1/2-inch dice ($.50)
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated ($1)
1 cup self-raising flour ($.25)
1/4 cup oil (olive oil is tasty) ($.25)
5 eggs, slightly beaten with black pepper (see next item) ($.40)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 You can use a food processor to grate the cheese and zucchini, and chop the onion.
2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3 In a large bowl, combine all ingredients -- in the order listed. Mix well after each addition.
4 Put everything in an 11" x 7" pan. A 9" x 13" pan works, too.
5 Bake for 40-45 minutes (may take up to an hour), or until golden brown.
6 Check the bottom. It sometimes browns faster
Serve with breadsticks and a salad.
*if you don't have self-rising flour, just use 1 cup all purpose flour, 1/2 T baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt.
Total Cost: $3.00
1 large onion, chopped finely ($.50)
6 -8 ounces lean bacon, in 1/2-inch dice ($.50)
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated ($1)
1 cup self-raising flour ($.25)
1/4 cup oil (olive oil is tasty) ($.25)
5 eggs, slightly beaten with black pepper (see next item) ($.40)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 You can use a food processor to grate the cheese and zucchini, and chop the onion.
2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
3 In a large bowl, combine all ingredients -- in the order listed. Mix well after each addition.
4 Put everything in an 11" x 7" pan. A 9" x 13" pan works, too.
5 Bake for 40-45 minutes (may take up to an hour), or until golden brown.
6 Check the bottom. It sometimes browns faster
Serve with breadsticks and a salad.
*if you don't have self-rising flour, just use 1 cup all purpose flour, 1/2 T baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt.
Total Cost: $3.00
Monday, June 28, 2010
Men's Favorite Salad
3 1/2 oz can French Fried Onions (?)
1/2 head iceberg lettuce ($.44)
5 cups romaine lettuce broken into bite-size pieces ($.89)
1/3 cup Italian Salad Dressing ($.50)
Tomatoes ($1)
Heat can of onions at 350 degreesF for a few minutes until crisp.
In a bowl, Break up both lettuces, add salad dressing & toss lightly. Add warmed onions and some tomato wedges and serve with other veggies & bread & maybe a little meat or beans.
SERVES 6
TOTAL COST: $2.80 + french fried onions - maybe about $4-5
How to Make French Fried Onions
Contributor
By an eHow Contributing Writer
Article Rating: (18 Ratings)
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It is very easy to make French fried onions, and once you have made them you're going to want to serve them often. French fried onions, also known as fried onion rings, make a delicious addition to any meal, and can also be served as an appetizer or an evening snack.
.From Quick Guide: Onions 101 . How to Cook Stuffed Onions
Spicy stuffed onions are part of traditional Indian cuisine. The onions are coated with a mixture of… More
How to Make Creamed Onions
Prepare these creamed onions 1 hour before eating. Serves 10.… More
How to Make French Fried Onions
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions.Things You'll Need:
•1 1/2 cup flour
•1 3/4 tsp. salt
•1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
•2 tsp. sugar
•2 eggs
•1 1/4 cup milk
•1/4 cup vegetable oil
•Measuring cup
•2 Large bowls
•Measuring spoon
•Wire whisk or fork for blending
•A deep frying pan
•Paper towels
•Baking sheet
Prepare the Onions
Step 1
Remove the skin from the onions.
Step 2
Cut the onions crosswise, making slices that are approximately 1/4-inch thick.
Step 3
Separate the onion slices carefully into individual rings.
Step 4
Dry the onion rings thoroughly with paper towels.
Step 5
Dredge the onion rings in flour, coating them thoroughly.
Step 6
Set the coated onion rings aside on a large baking sheet.
Step 7
Repeat the process until you've coated all of the onion rings with flour.
Prepare the Batter and Fry the Onions
Step 1
Place all of the dry ingredients into a bowl and stir until everything is thoroughly and evenly mixed together, then set the bowl aside.
Step 2
Blend the milk, oil and eggs together in a large bowl. Once they are blended, add the dry ingredients to the mixture.
Step 3
Beat the ingredients until the batter is blended and smooth.
Step 4
Heat one inch of oil in a deep pan until it reaches 375 degrees F.
Step 5
Dip the flour coated onion rings into the batter and allow all of the extra batter to drip off. Put the onion rings carefully into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd them
Step 6
Fry the onions until they turn a golden brown color, then turn them over until they are cooked on both sides.
Step 7
Remove the onions from the hot oil once they are cooked and put them on a paper towel lined baking sheet or wire rack. This will allow all of the excess oil to drain off the onion rings. Repeat the process until all of the onions are cooked.
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1/2 head iceberg lettuce ($.44)
5 cups romaine lettuce broken into bite-size pieces ($.89)
1/3 cup Italian Salad Dressing ($.50)
Tomatoes ($1)
Heat can of onions at 350 degreesF for a few minutes until crisp.
In a bowl, Break up both lettuces, add salad dressing & toss lightly. Add warmed onions and some tomato wedges and serve with other veggies & bread & maybe a little meat or beans.
SERVES 6
TOTAL COST: $2.80 + french fried onions - maybe about $4-5
How to Make French Fried Onions
Contributor
By an eHow Contributing Writer
Article Rating: (18 Ratings)
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It is very easy to make French fried onions, and once you have made them you're going to want to serve them often. French fried onions, also known as fried onion rings, make a delicious addition to any meal, and can also be served as an appetizer or an evening snack.
.From Quick Guide: Onions 101 . How to Cook Stuffed Onions
Spicy stuffed onions are part of traditional Indian cuisine. The onions are coated with a mixture of… More
How to Make Creamed Onions
Prepare these creamed onions 1 hour before eating. Serves 10.… More
How to Make French Fried Onions
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions.Things You'll Need:
•1 1/2 cup flour
•1 3/4 tsp. salt
•1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
•2 tsp. sugar
•2 eggs
•1 1/4 cup milk
•1/4 cup vegetable oil
•Measuring cup
•2 Large bowls
•Measuring spoon
•Wire whisk or fork for blending
•A deep frying pan
•Paper towels
•Baking sheet
Prepare the Onions
Step 1
Remove the skin from the onions.
Step 2
Cut the onions crosswise, making slices that are approximately 1/4-inch thick.
Step 3
Separate the onion slices carefully into individual rings.
Step 4
Dry the onion rings thoroughly with paper towels.
Step 5
Dredge the onion rings in flour, coating them thoroughly.
Step 6
Set the coated onion rings aside on a large baking sheet.
Step 7
Repeat the process until you've coated all of the onion rings with flour.
Prepare the Batter and Fry the Onions
Step 1
Place all of the dry ingredients into a bowl and stir until everything is thoroughly and evenly mixed together, then set the bowl aside.
Step 2
Blend the milk, oil and eggs together in a large bowl. Once they are blended, add the dry ingredients to the mixture.
Step 3
Beat the ingredients until the batter is blended and smooth.
Step 4
Heat one inch of oil in a deep pan until it reaches 375 degrees F.
Step 5
Dip the flour coated onion rings into the batter and allow all of the extra batter to drip off. Put the onion rings carefully into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd them
Step 6
Fry the onions until they turn a golden brown color, then turn them over until they are cooked on both sides.
Step 7
Remove the onions from the hot oil once they are cooked and put them on a paper towel lined baking sheet or wire rack. This will allow all of the excess oil to drain off the onion rings. Repeat the process until all of the onions are cooked.
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Chinese Chicken Salad
4 chicken breast halves ($1.50)
2 Tbsp slivered almonds ($.30)
2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds ($.15)
1 head cabbage finely chopped ($.50)
2 green onions, eliced ($.10)
2 pkg Ramen noddles/chicken flavor ($.50)
2 Tbsp sugar ($.01)
1/2 cup vegetable oil ($.40)
1 tsp salt ($.01)
1/4 tsp pepper ($.01)
3 Tbsp vinegar ($.01)
Cook chicken in small amount of water, covred until tender about 20-30 minutes; skin, de-bone, and dice chicken. Combine with toasted almonds & sesame seeds, cabbage, green onions, and uncooked noodles (crumbled). Set aside.
In a glass jar combine rest of ingredients; shake until well blended. Pour over salad and toss. Cover and put in fridge for at least 2 hours. (Some people use the seasoning in the dressing, some don't - I don't)
*Toasted Sesame Seeds and Almonds
To toast, spread almonds in shallow pan in single layer; bake at 350 degreesF for 2-3 minutes; add sesame seeds and bake another 2-3 minutes.
Serve with fresh fruits and vegetables and bread or muffins
SERVES: 8-10 (it served 6 adults and 4 children easily!)
TOTAL COST $3.50
2 Tbsp slivered almonds ($.30)
2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds ($.15)
1 head cabbage finely chopped ($.50)
2 green onions, eliced ($.10)
2 pkg Ramen noddles/chicken flavor ($.50)
2 Tbsp sugar ($.01)
1/2 cup vegetable oil ($.40)
1 tsp salt ($.01)
1/4 tsp pepper ($.01)
3 Tbsp vinegar ($.01)
Cook chicken in small amount of water, covred until tender about 20-30 minutes; skin, de-bone, and dice chicken. Combine with toasted almonds & sesame seeds, cabbage, green onions, and uncooked noodles (crumbled). Set aside.
In a glass jar combine rest of ingredients; shake until well blended. Pour over salad and toss. Cover and put in fridge for at least 2 hours. (Some people use the seasoning in the dressing, some don't - I don't)
*Toasted Sesame Seeds and Almonds
To toast, spread almonds in shallow pan in single layer; bake at 350 degreesF for 2-3 minutes; add sesame seeds and bake another 2-3 minutes.
Serve with fresh fruits and vegetables and bread or muffins
SERVES: 8-10 (it served 6 adults and 4 children easily!)
TOTAL COST $3.50
Monday, June 7, 2010
Black Bean Burger
1/2 onion, diced ($.30)
1 can black beans, well-drained - mash until almost smooth ($.50)
1/2 cup flour ($.10)
2 slices bread, crumbled ($.05) I make homemade bread
1 tsp garlic powder ($.01)
1 tsp onion powder ($.01)
1/2 tsp seasoned salt ($.01)
S&P to taste ($.01)
Oil to fry or PAM ($.10)
Saute onion. Add to other ingredients (but add flour a few Tbsp at a time). Mix well. Form into patties. Freeze.
Makes 6 yummy patties.
TOTAL COST $1.09
1 can black beans, well-drained - mash until almost smooth ($.50)
1/2 cup flour ($.10)
2 slices bread, crumbled ($.05) I make homemade bread
1 tsp garlic powder ($.01)
1 tsp onion powder ($.01)
1/2 tsp seasoned salt ($.01)
S&P to taste ($.01)
Oil to fry or PAM ($.10)
Saute onion. Add to other ingredients (but add flour a few Tbsp at a time). Mix well. Form into patties. Freeze.
Makes 6 yummy patties.
TOTAL COST $1.09
Fiesta Pie
2 cans black beans (rinsed & drained) ($1.00)
1 cup corn ($.30)
1/2 can green chilies, diced ($.35)
2-3 Tbsp taco seasoning mix ($.25)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cheese ($1)
2 1/2 cups baking mix ($.50)
2 eggs ($.16)
2 cups milk ($.30)
1 1/2 cups salsa ($1)
Cook beans, corn, chilies, seasoning and water to boiling. Simmer about 10 more minutes (till liquid has evaporated). Divide into 2 greased pie pans.
Whisk baking mix, eggs and milk until well blended. Pour over beef mixture.
Bake at 400 degrees F until topping is browned and toothpick inserted between center & edge comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
Cut into wedges & serve with salsa.
12 slices (61 cents per serving) 270 calories, 15g protein, 30 g CHO, 9 g Fat, 6g Sat Fat, 39 mg Cholesterol
Total Cost $5.00 - made 3 pies (about $1.66 per night)
1 cup corn ($.30)
1/2 can green chilies, diced ($.35)
2-3 Tbsp taco seasoning mix ($.25)
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cheese ($1)
2 1/2 cups baking mix ($.50)
2 eggs ($.16)
2 cups milk ($.30)
1 1/2 cups salsa ($1)
Cook beans, corn, chilies, seasoning and water to boiling. Simmer about 10 more minutes (till liquid has evaporated). Divide into 2 greased pie pans.
Whisk baking mix, eggs and milk until well blended. Pour over beef mixture.
Bake at 400 degrees F until topping is browned and toothpick inserted between center & edge comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
Cut into wedges & serve with salsa.
12 slices (61 cents per serving) 270 calories, 15g protein, 30 g CHO, 9 g Fat, 6g Sat Fat, 39 mg Cholesterol
Total Cost $5.00 - made 3 pies (about $1.66 per night)
Turkey Meatballs Pitas
Turkey-Meatball Pitas
From Good Housekeeping
Serves: 5
Total Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 15 min
1 pound(s) ground turkey
2 slice(s) low-fat bread, chopped
2 tablespoon(s) grated onion
1 large egg white
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
5 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas
1/2 large cucumber, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 container(s) (8-ounce) nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro, substitute 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
4 cup(s) thinly sliced romaine lettuce
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Directions
1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray 15 1/2-inch by 10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2.In large bowl, with hand, mix ground turkey, bread, onion, egg white, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 3 tablespoons water.
3.Shape turkey mixture into 25 meatballs. (For easier shaping, use wet hands.) Place meatballs in jelly-roll pan and bake 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through (meatballs will not brown).
4.4. Cut about 1 inch from top of each pita; reserve cutoff pieces for use another day. Wrap pitas in foil. After meatballs have baked 5 minutes, warm pitas in oven until meatballs are done.
5.Meanwhile, mix cucumber, yogurt, cilantro or mint, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
6.To serve, fill pitas with lettuce and meatballs; top with cucumber sauce.
Nutritional Information
(per serving)
Calories 380
Total Fat 11g
Saturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 46mg
Sodium 1,020mg
Total Carbohydrate 44g
Dietary Fiber --
Sugars --
Protein 28g
Calcium --
From Good Housekeeping
Serves: 5
Total Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 15 min
1 pound(s) ground turkey
2 slice(s) low-fat bread, chopped
2 tablespoon(s) grated onion
1 large egg white
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
5 (6-inch) whole-wheat pitas
1/2 large cucumber, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 container(s) (8-ounce) nonfat plain yogurt
2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro, substitute 1 teaspoon dried mint leaves
4 cup(s) thinly sliced romaine lettuce
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Directions
1.Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Spray 15 1/2-inch by 10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2.In large bowl, with hand, mix ground turkey, bread, onion, egg white, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and 3 tablespoons water.
3.Shape turkey mixture into 25 meatballs. (For easier shaping, use wet hands.) Place meatballs in jelly-roll pan and bake 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through (meatballs will not brown).
4.4. Cut about 1 inch from top of each pita; reserve cutoff pieces for use another day. Wrap pitas in foil. After meatballs have baked 5 minutes, warm pitas in oven until meatballs are done.
5.Meanwhile, mix cucumber, yogurt, cilantro or mint, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
6.To serve, fill pitas with lettuce and meatballs; top with cucumber sauce.
Nutritional Information
(per serving)
Calories 380
Total Fat 11g
Saturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 46mg
Sodium 1,020mg
Total Carbohydrate 44g
Dietary Fiber --
Sugars --
Protein 28g
Calcium --
Monday, May 24, 2010
Red Stroganoff
1 lb ground beef ($2)
1 onion, chopped (.25 - .50)
2 tsp Worchestershire sauce (.10)
2 tsp celery salt (.01)
1 tsp salt (.01)
Freshly ground pepper to taste (.10)
3 cups canned tomato juice ($1) or 2 cans tomato paste with 4 cups water ($.60)
1 cup sour cream (.50)
Minced parsle to taste
Brown beef and onion in deep skillet. Add all ingredients except sour cream and parsley. Cover and simmer for about 25 minutes, stir occasionally. Serve over rice - or you can add 3 cups dry noodles with tomato mixture and cook until tender. Stir in sour cream before serving. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Serves: 6-8
Total Cost = $3.85
1 onion, chopped (.25 - .50)
2 tsp Worchestershire sauce (.10)
2 tsp celery salt (.01)
1 tsp salt (.01)
Freshly ground pepper to taste (.10)
3 cups canned tomato juice ($1) or 2 cans tomato paste with 4 cups water ($.60)
1 cup sour cream (.50)
Minced parsle to taste
Brown beef and onion in deep skillet. Add all ingredients except sour cream and parsley. Cover and simmer for about 25 minutes, stir occasionally. Serve over rice - or you can add 3 cups dry noodles with tomato mixture and cook until tender. Stir in sour cream before serving. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Serves: 6-8
Total Cost = $3.85
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Cafe Rio Chicken and Dressing - two recipes
The One I've Used:
1 large pork roast or loin ($5)
1/4 - 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (.10)
2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce (1.00)
1 can caffeine free coke or Dr. Pepper (.33)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (.25)
1-2 cloves garlic, minced (.01)
Combine ingredients and cook in crock pot on high 4-5 hours or on low 7-8 hours. Serve in burritos, enchiladas or in a salad with beans, rice, tomatoes, guacamole, cheese, tortilla chips, cilantro, a lime wedge and creamy cilantro dressing. (Freezes really well - I usually freeze it in a Ziploc Bag and can use the leftovers 3-6 times to feed our family).
Total Cost = $6.75/5 meals = about 1.35 per meal
Dressing from same recipe:
1 pkg Ranch Buttermilk Dressing ($1)
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (.10)
1-2 jalapenos (or 1/2 can green chiles) (.25)
Make Ranch Dressing according to directions or just use a bottle of ranch already made up. Add the cilantro and chiles in a blender. Keeps for up to 3 weeks in fridge (or longer in freezer)
Total Cost = $1.35 (can last for 5 meals too)
Other Recipes To Try:
Cafe Rio Chicken
1 small bottle Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing ($1)
1 Tbsp chili powder (.10)
1 Tbsp cumin (.01)
3 cloves garlic - minced (.03)
5 lbs chicken breast ($7.50)
Cook all together in a crock pot for 4 hours, shred meat and cook 1 additional hour.
Total Cost = $8.75, but can last for 4-5 meals as well, equalling out to about $2.20/meal
The Dressing
1 buttermilk ranch dressing packet (make as per recipe) ($1)
2 tomatillos (tomato like vegetable with a husk around them) ($2)
1/2 bunch of cilantro (.20)
1 clove garlic (.01)
Juice of 1 lime (.10)
1 jalapeno (Use the seeds too if you like it spicy. You could substitute a few drops of green tobasco for the jalapeno) (.25)
Use a food processor to blend all the ingredients well. Refrigerate.
Total Cost = $3.56
Vinagrette (I made this one up from other recipes and what I had on hand)
1/2 cup oil (.40)
1/4 cup vinegar (.10)
3 Tbsp lime juice (.15)
1/2 bunch cilantro (.20)
2 tomatoes or tomatillos ($1)
Mix in blender. Refrigerate.
Total Cost = $1.85. Can last even longer because there is not the creamy base
1 large pork roast or loin ($5)
1/4 - 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (.10)
2 (15 oz) cans tomato sauce (1.00)
1 can caffeine free coke or Dr. Pepper (.33)
1 1/2 cups brown sugar (.25)
1-2 cloves garlic, minced (.01)
Combine ingredients and cook in crock pot on high 4-5 hours or on low 7-8 hours. Serve in burritos, enchiladas or in a salad with beans, rice, tomatoes, guacamole, cheese, tortilla chips, cilantro, a lime wedge and creamy cilantro dressing. (Freezes really well - I usually freeze it in a Ziploc Bag and can use the leftovers 3-6 times to feed our family).
Total Cost = $6.75/5 meals = about 1.35 per meal
Dressing from same recipe:
1 pkg Ranch Buttermilk Dressing ($1)
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (.10)
1-2 jalapenos (or 1/2 can green chiles) (.25)
Make Ranch Dressing according to directions or just use a bottle of ranch already made up. Add the cilantro and chiles in a blender. Keeps for up to 3 weeks in fridge (or longer in freezer)
Total Cost = $1.35 (can last for 5 meals too)
Other Recipes To Try:
Cafe Rio Chicken
1 small bottle Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing ($1)
1 Tbsp chili powder (.10)
1 Tbsp cumin (.01)
3 cloves garlic - minced (.03)
5 lbs chicken breast ($7.50)
Cook all together in a crock pot for 4 hours, shred meat and cook 1 additional hour.
Total Cost = $8.75, but can last for 4-5 meals as well, equalling out to about $2.20/meal
The Dressing
1 buttermilk ranch dressing packet (make as per recipe) ($1)
2 tomatillos (tomato like vegetable with a husk around them) ($2)
1/2 bunch of cilantro (.20)
1 clove garlic (.01)
Juice of 1 lime (.10)
1 jalapeno (Use the seeds too if you like it spicy. You could substitute a few drops of green tobasco for the jalapeno) (.25)
Use a food processor to blend all the ingredients well. Refrigerate.
Total Cost = $3.56
Vinagrette (I made this one up from other recipes and what I had on hand)
1/2 cup oil (.40)
1/4 cup vinegar (.10)
3 Tbsp lime juice (.15)
1/2 bunch cilantro (.20)
2 tomatoes or tomatillos ($1)
Mix in blender. Refrigerate.
Total Cost = $1.85. Can last even longer because there is not the creamy base
Monday, May 17, 2010
Vegetarian Chili
2 cups dry beans (mixture of white, kidney, pinto, black, garbanzo, etc.) ($.30)
1/2 cup dry soup mix (.01)
3 Tbsp olive oil (.30)
1 Tbsp minced garlic (.05)
3/4 cup diced onion ($.50)
3/4 cup diced carrot ($.25)
1/3 cup dry green/red peppers - reconstituted (to 1 cup) (.25)
1 cup canned diced tomato ($.50)
3/4 cup tomato juice ($.30)
1/3 cup water
1 tsp cumin (.01)
1 tsp chili powder (.01)
1 tsp oregano (.01)
1 tsp basil (.01)
1 bay leaf (.01)
2 tsp salt (.01)
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tsp Tobasco sauce (.01)
2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar (.05)
Soak beans overnight. Cook in pot with 1/2 cup dry soup mix for 1 1/2 hours. Drain and cool. In large stockpot, saute garlic, onions, carrots and peppers in olive oil for about 10 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, tomato juice, and spices until Salt, simmer 1 hour. Then season with S&P, and other seasonings.
Serve with bread & salad.
Total Cost = $2.58 (probably at least 1 other meal to freeze) SO about $1.29 per meal
1/2 cup dry soup mix (.01)
3 Tbsp olive oil (.30)
1 Tbsp minced garlic (.05)
3/4 cup diced onion ($.50)
3/4 cup diced carrot ($.25)
1/3 cup dry green/red peppers - reconstituted (to 1 cup) (.25)
1 cup canned diced tomato ($.50)
3/4 cup tomato juice ($.30)
1/3 cup water
1 tsp cumin (.01)
1 tsp chili powder (.01)
1 tsp oregano (.01)
1 tsp basil (.01)
1 bay leaf (.01)
2 tsp salt (.01)
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tsp Tobasco sauce (.01)
2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar (.05)
Soak beans overnight. Cook in pot with 1/2 cup dry soup mix for 1 1/2 hours. Drain and cool. In large stockpot, saute garlic, onions, carrots and peppers in olive oil for about 10 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes, tomato juice, and spices until Salt, simmer 1 hour. Then season with S&P, and other seasonings.
Serve with bread & salad.
Total Cost = $2.58 (probably at least 1 other meal to freeze) SO about $1.29 per meal
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