Quick...easy dinner recipe for tonight... One your family LOVES!!!?

Budget Minded Recipes

COLA CHICKEN

(And more variations of recipe)

(My favorite: Wings or Ribs)

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.

How about using the little cocktail weiners/sausages?

CRUNCHY ONION CHICKEN

1 1/3 cups French’s 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.

Mushroom Chicken

4 boneless/skinless chicken breast (or any pieces you like)

1 can cream of mushroom soup.

1 can water

Place chicken in crock pot (or sauce pan for stove top cooking)

mix soup & 1 can of water together

pour over chicken

cook on medium heat until boiling then reduce heat and cook until chicken is really tender & falling apart.

Serve over noodles or rice or dressing....or???

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/spread 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.

(I’ve 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

"Corny Beanie Weenies."

(from a country preacher in Mississippi…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.S…..Might put ingredients in a 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 mixes….then add water …pour over meat and cover & cook on high 4-6 hours.

Until meat is tender.

The first time I mad it I didn’t have the Italian Dressing mix….so I added a pkg. of Onion Soup Mix….I have to say I liked that better.

If you use more water you might want to add more Brown Gravy mix….to make a thicker sauce. Was gonna add

potatoes and carrots…but never got around to it.

E-Z Cake Recipes

NO EGGS, NO OIL, NO WATER .......JUST 1 12oz.SODA AND MIX.

WHITE CAKE MIX………………………………..7-UP OR STRAWBERRY SODA

CHOCOLATE CAKE MIX.......CHERRY SODA (BLACK FOREST)

ORANGE CAKE MIX….ORANGE SODA

PINEAPPLE MIX….PINEAPPLE SODA

SPICE MIX…..ROOT BEER SODA ETC

POUR CAKE MIX IN BOWL

ADD SODA USE LOAF CAKE PAN

BAKE 350 DEGREES AS BOX SAYS.

(PREPARE PAN WITH SPRAY)

Your choice of frostings or use cool whip.

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.

CAKE MIX COOKIES

White Cake Mix

2 Tablespoons water

2 eggs

1/2 cup cooking oil

1 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 cup chopped nuts

powdered sugar

Mix all ingredients, except powdered sugar.

Drop batter (about a teaspoon per cookie) into a bowl of powdered sugar.

Roll in sugar until it is an approximate shape of a ball.

Place ion a lightly greased cookie sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees about 18 minutes, until lightly browned.

Cool on wire racks. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

(Use any flavoring or cake mix you desire.)

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.

1-(9 inch) Graham Cracker Pie Crust (or Cookie crust)

Cool Whip for top (optional)

1. In a medium bowl mix Kool-Aid and condensed milk, thoroughly.

2. Fold in Cool Whip.

4. If desired, spread more Cool Whip on top.

5. Chill for a minimum of 4 hours.

I’ve used: Strawberry…Cherry…Lemon-lime (Key-Lime Pie)….Lemonade (Lemon Pie…might add some yellow food coloring for a more lemony look.)

Find more quick – simple – E-Z – few ingredient….recipes…at E-Z Cookin’ group:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/e-zcookin/

Lots of interesting ‘stuff’ in files & links…come join & check it out.

Pat in Indiana….

pmsbar2@att.net

Make Over 200 Juicy, Mouth-Watering Paleo Recipes You've NEVER Seen or Tasted Before?

Here's a super easy meatloaf that my family loves: (comes from Paula Deen) It's the topping that makes it really good!

I usually serve it with mashed potatos and some sort of veg.

1 lb ground beef

1 1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped bell pepper

1 egg, lightly beaten

8 oz canned diced tomatos w/juice

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats

Topping:

1/3 cup ketchup

2 TB brown sugar

1 TB mustard

Preheat oven to 375

Mix all meatloaf ingredients well and place in a baking dish. Shape into a loaf.

Topping:

Mix ingredients for topping and spread on loaf. Bake for 1 hr.

Chicken Tortilla Casserole

1 onion chopped

1 rib of celery chopped

1 jalapeno with seeds chopped

1 can cream of chicken

1 can cream of celery

1 can roasted chili's (such as Ortega)

2 cups chicken stock

2 chicken breast poached and then shredded

1 10 pack package of corn tortillas ripped in pieces

1 cup montarey jack cheese grated

1 cup cheddar cheese grated

Preheat oven to 350'

Combine first seven ingredient in a medium sauce pan and simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes. Then add with chicken and tortillas in a large mixing combine thoroughly.

Then spread evenly in a 9 x 12 glass baking dish and top with cheeses. Bake for 30 hour. Delicious topped with sour cream!

So many recipes, so little time!!! Here are some of our favorites:

1. Tuna casserole: 2 large cans tuna, drained: 1 can cream of mushroom soup; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup crushed potato chips or bread crumbs or crackers; 1 box pasta, cooked al dente.

Mix soup with sour cream and white wine. Add peas and tuna. Cook pasta and drain. Toss with soup mixture, sprinkle with crumbs and cheese. Dot with butter, cover and bake for 45 minutes.

2. Meatballs and spaghetti: 1 lb. spaghetti noodles; 2 lbs. turkey italian sausage; 1/2 yellow onion, chopped; 1 28 oz can tomato sauce; 1 15 oz can diced tomatos; 1/2 cup red wine; 3 T dried Italian herbs; 1/3 cup good olive oil; 1 package frozen meatballs. Saute sausage with onion until cooked thru. Drain. Add remaining ingrediants (except for meatballs) and simmer for 30 minutes. Add meatballs and toss with cooked spaghetti. Garnish with shredded parmesan.

3. Season 1 1/2 lbs. of lean ground beef with 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1 T kosher salt, 1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper, 2 T Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 eggs, 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs. Form into patties and saute in hot oil until browned on both sides. Drain. Cover with roasted beef gravey and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve over mashed potatos or rice.

Pork chops, mashed potatoes(or sauerkraut,) applesauce and green beans or sweet peas.

For the pork chops I use salt& black pepper and a little bit of paprika for seasoning and just pan fry them about 10 minutes or so on each side.

For mashed potatoes I peel and cut the potatoes up, boil them with a pinch of salt until done, then mash them with melted butter, milk and a little black pepper.

My husband loves it when I bake big potatoes ... when they're soft, I "fluff" them up and pour some heated chili (from a can) over them. I have dishes of shredded lettuce, cheese, onions, tomatoes to put on top... and salsa & sour cream ........In fact, I think I'll do that tomorrow night!

No brilliance could be availed for fruit over vegetable or viceversa..

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Tacos, sorry, its not a recipe. But its one of the few all of them agree on.