Quick and Easy Recipes Please!

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*runs out before i get myself in trouble*

Thanks AnieLies. There's one recipe I see right on the front page I've been looking for that they've been advertising in their commercials. That cheesy chicken casserole dish. I thought they'd have it on the back of the label or something but no matter what can I looked at, it wasn't there.

Well books are something I can't afford now, but I do live close enough to a library. If weather permits sometime this week I'll make a trip down there with the kids and see what they have. I haven't been there yet so I don't know what they have or don't. o.o;; My shopping list for now is pretty good, it has to be small so I can fit things into the stroller. We always walk to the store since we live so close to save on gas. Make mini trips! But I'll make sure a trip the library comes before I need to make a new list. That is a good idea.

But keep whatever recipes you all have coming in the meantime. ^_^

Wrote that down. I hope the library has it, but my luck they don't! LOL If not, it will go on my list for Christmas.

And I just found a really interesting recipe! I seriously wanna try this! I know it doesn't fit in with healthy, but it's just so off the wall that I want to try it. o.O What could I add to it to make it a little healthy? LMAO

http://www.rd.com/advice-and-know-how/c … 39663.html

Yeh I have 2 cook books called "4 Ingredients" by Rachael Bermingham and Kim McCosker.

It is an Australian book though so I don't know if you can get it over there, they have recipes using only 4 ingredients or less. Basically everything I cook comes from these two books

ETA: Here is the website: http://www.4ingredients.com.au/

Last edited by Aleyah (10-12-2008 03:35)

i have lots of yummy quick recipes since i hate to cook. the best place to go is websites for certain brand foods, they want you to use their products, so they make their own recipes. campbell's, and betty crocker have fantastic recipes. the cheesy chicken and rice casserole is yummy, as well as the chicken pot pie. you can also search using ingredients you already have on hand.

This is not quick, but it's very easy.  Plus, you don't have to hover over it - just stir once in a while, and test the beans.
This may take all day on the stove, depending on the softness of the beans.
 
My Version of Beans and Rice:
1 lb. pinto beans (soak overnight - don't forget!), rinse and drain.
1 lb. chopped onions (could add garlic if you have it too)
1 lb. diced pepperoni (buy a chunk from deli then dice)
Salt, pepper, desired herbs / hot sauce to taste.

1. Boil big full pot of water.  Add beans and onions.  Reduce to medium boil.  Stir enough so nothing burns. 
2. When water is about half gone, fill it up again.  Bring to boil, reduce to medium boil.  Don't forget to stir once in a while.
3. Repeat step two until beans are just about done, don't know how long that is - a few hours at least.  Bite one, to see if it's almost there...
4. Add pepperoni *before* your last fill up of water, and boil until water's about 1/3 to half gone.
Season to taste.
It should look like brown soupy mess when you're done, the onions will have dissolved, mash up some of the beans to make it thicker.
Yummy over rice, and as a soup

Last edited by MonicaLewinsky (10-12-2008 21:16)

Chi Chi's Old West Oven−Fried Chicken

1 jar Taco Sauce (8−oz.)
1 Egg
2 cloves Garlic, minced
2 cups Crushed Cornflakes
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
2 teaspoons Cumin
1 teaspoon Oregano
Dash ground Cloves
Crushed red pepper to taste (optional)
2 1/2 pounds Chicken Thighs
6 tablespoons Butter, melted

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a shallow dish, whisk together taco sauce, egg and garlic. In a plastic or paper bag, combine cornflakes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, ground cloves and crushed red pepper if using. Dip chicken pieces in sauce; toss in cornflakes mixture; place on a greased shallow baking pan. Drizzle with butter; bake 45 minutes or until golden and tender, and juices run clear.

Last edited by marilee143 (10-12-2008 10:21)

One of my favorite healthy, quick dinners is soft tacos with ground turkey. Basically the only thing you need to cook is the ground turkey, and add a packet of taco seasoning. I also cut up lettuce, tomato, peppers, jalapeno if you like it a little spicy, put out cheddar cheese and salsa and burritos or tortillas of some sort. We make our own tacos so I basically have a taco salad with lots of the veggies and my husband uses the salad items as his taco garnish. For the kids you could use a little less taco seasoning if spices are a concern.

As much as I'm not her biggest fan the Rachel Ray cook books are great for quick recipes that don't require a lot of expensive ingredients.

Also, not sure where you live, but I think you're here in the states...Do you have a Trader Joe's near you? That is my go-to place for quick easy dinners. My daughter loves the gyoza and if I don't feel like truly cooking, those with broccoli or any asian veggie mix are really good. They also have turkey meatballs that are pretty decent and pre-marinaed fish and meats at very reasonable prices. We just had their citrus mahi-mahi the other day and the marinade was really good!

My favorite cookbook is the America's Test Kitchen cookbook. Apparently there is a TV show, too? Anyway, they have tested all of the recipes and made them pretty fool-proof. They also give tips on which are the best brands to buy (canned tomatoes, flour, etc). I use this book all the time.
I also use the Deceptively Delicious cookbook by Jessica Seinfeld. It is a bit more involved, because you are pureeing veggies to sneak into kid-friendly food but if you have the time, they are super yummy and nutritious.

There is a recipe thread in the body forum and I know there are a lot of recipes (ranging from super easy to almost gourmet).  Request there and I'm sure some of us can help you out some more!
http://www4.missbimbo.com/forum/t51531, … ooking.htm

I love soups and they are super easy to make.  Ranging from Brocolli Cheese Soup to Tortilla Soup to what I call Mexican Wastebasket.... you can easily double, triple the recipes and alter them to what you have on hand... and soups save so well, making for great left-overs. 

I have a George Foreman grill and this is the best investment.  Keep chicken breasts on hand.  When ever a recipe calls for chicken, I thaw it in the sink and season it however I need to for that recipe (sometimes just a bit of pepper) and throw it on the "grill" for a few minutes and then shred it.  You can put the chicken in ANYTHING. Casseroles, Soups... whatever. Makes cooking chicken easier.

Another easy thing to do is cook fajitas.  I always do chicken.  Marinate it in (there is no right thing to put in this- adjust the hotness and flavors to what your family likes) liquid smoke, pepper, red pepper, soy sauce or teryaki sauce. Grill on the grill or in a pan.  Cut into strips.  Cut up an onion and a green pepper and maybe a squash.  Throw a bit of olive oil in with them and some liquid smoke. Saute until tender.  Serve with tortillas, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream... whatever you have.

The recipe I posted in pumpkin thread:
Pumpkin soup:
Peel and cut pumpkin, boil in a little quantity of water. When soft blend it, add condensed milk, you can also add a little bit of butter. Add also sugar (brown is the best for it) and cinnamon. Voila.

I haven't got children, but my friend's child likes it. It's quite easy to do, and if you don't add much sugar it's healthy, too, I think. Contains easy-assimilated vitamin A. You can add rice or dumplings to make it more filling.