A Frugal Chef

APPETIZERS - 100 plus Appetizer ideas using Cream Cheese - Recipe

2015-10-20T09:14:00.000-04:00

If you need a couple of last minute ideas for appetizers then you need to read this article.

It is a great collection of ideas you can use with Cream Cheese to make tasty and flavorful appetizers.

The article is actually a Hub written by fellow HubPage writer, mommytalks, and I recommend that you click on the link below to check it out.

105 Appetizers using Cream Cheese

CHINESE FOOD - CHINESE PICKLES - VEGETARIAN - Recipe

2015-03-22T17:15:00.000-04:00

Chinese Pickles - pic via Jojokaya

Chinese Pickles Recipe

This is a link to a very good Vegetarian Chinese recipe by fellow Hub writer, Jopkaya.

It is a simple and easy to make recipe that is very nutritious and loved by vegetarians.

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GREEK FOOD - TZATZIKI Dip- Recipe

2015-02-22T08:49:00.000-05:00

Tzatziki spread - pic by twopeasandtheirpod,com

Easy Greek mezethes recipe....Tzatziki that will make you say Opa!

A link to a fast and easy recipe by fellow Hub writer, Miakouna.

This one is a nice Cucumber. Garlic and Yogourt spread that you can whip up in a few minutes.

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SIMPLE SALSA - Recipe

2015-02-16T19:19:00.000-05:00

It only takes a few minutes on the web or in a bookstore and you can find hundreds, even thousands of recipes for SALSA.

This recipe is a simple one for making a basic fresh Salsa that you can put together quickly, anytime, and it will always taste great.

INGREDIENTS:

1 Med. Green Bell Pepper, chopped

1 Med. Red Onion, chopped

3 lg. Tomatoes, chopped

4 tbs. Red Wine Vinegar

1 tbs. Lemon Juice

1 tsp. Cumin, ground

3 tbs. Parsley, chopped

1 tsp. Salt

1 tsp. Pepper, rough grind

1 tbs. Hot sauce

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine the Green pepper, Onion, Parsley in a blender until finely chopped.

2. Remove the mixture from the blender and add to the chopped tomatoes in a bowl.

3. Stir in the Vinegar, Lemon Juice and hot Sauce.

4. Heat the Cumin in a saucepan at low heat for two minutes.

5. Add the Cumin to the mixture and stir together well.

6. Add the Salt and Pepper, and place in a covered bowl.

7. Chill the mixture until ready to serve.

NOTE: This recipe only uses a small amount of Hot sauce, but you can experiment with adding a few sliced Jalapeno Peppers, a little more hot sauce, or another of your favorite Spicy ingredients to heat things up a little.

NOTE: Using Fresh Ingredients in anything is a good thing, and a really good Salsa is not exception, so take a few extra minutes to find the freshest ingredients you can.

by Don Bobbitt, 2015

POLISH FOOD - traditional Polish EASTER Cake - Recipe

2015-02-11T15:40:00.000-05:00

Pic by Dobromila via Monis Max

I think you will like this cake recipe. It is from fellow Hub writer, Monis Max and is well written and is also an easy to follow recipe. It includes a number of clear pictures and clear instructions.

Traditional POLISH Easter Cake

I recommend that you check this one out.

CAJUN FOOD - Cajun Snapper Sauce - Recipe

2015-01-15T16:54:00.000-05:00

Jalapeno and Serrano Peppers

This is a really nice and simple recipe that we found in a Local newspaper when we were camping in Louisiana near New Orleans.

They listed it as a popular sauce made and used by many of the locals for their own cooking.

It's easy to make and it really kicks up whatever the Fish might be that you are broiling.

Ingredients:

3/4 lbs. Butter

2 tbs. Worcestershire sauce

1 tbs. Hot sauce (if desired)

1 tbs. Garlic, chopped

4 tbs. Dry white Wine

2 large Lemons

Directions:

Remove the Zest from the Lemons.
In a saucepan, melt the Butter and then add the Salt, Pepper and the Juice from the lemons.
Add the remaining ingredients, including 1-tsp. of Lemon Zest,
Mix well place in frying pan and simmer for 10 minutes.
Then, place the pan into the oven and broil your Fish until it is firm.
Use the sauce to baste the fish several times while it is cooking.
Place the Fish onto a platter to serve.
Pour the remaining sauce over the fish.

This recipe makes a Rich, Tangy and just plain good sauce for cooking!

by Don Bobbitt, 2015

PRESERVING FOODS - Pineapple Pickles - Old Recipe

2015-01-14T17:30:00.000-05:00

Fresh Pineapple

As strange as it sounds, Pickled Pineapple is a really tasty treat that you should try when they are in season.

It really works as an appetizer or on a Buffet table as a flavor surprise for others.

It can also be used as a colorful addition to cold salads and other dishes, with a surprisingly interesting flavor.

INGREDIENTS:

2 large Pineapples, fresh

1-1/2 cups Sugar (or equivalent Splenda Sugar substitute for Cooking)

1/2 cup Vinegar, 5% Acid

8 whole Cloves

1 stick Cinnamon

1-1/2 cups water

1 tbs. Salt

DIRECTIONS:

Remove the top and bottom of the Pineapple then remove the outer Peel.
Slice the Pineapple into 1/4-inch slices and remove the cores from the slices.
Cut the slices into quarters (or smaller shapes and sizes as desired).
In a large pot, combine the Pineapple, Sugar, Water, Salt and Vinegar.
Combine the Cinnamon and Cloves and tie inside a piece of cheesecloth and add to the mixture.
Heat the mixture over a medium heat for 10-minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and using a ladle, place the Pineapple into three HOT Pint canning jars.
Cover the Pineapple in the jars with the syrup up to within ¼-inch of the top of the jars.
Clean the jar rims and add the tops, hand tight, and place into a pot and pour warm water around the jars up to within 1-inch of the tops.
Bring the water to a boil and continue boiling for 20-minutes.
Carefully remove the jars from the water, and seal the tops while hot.
Store in a dry cool place until needed.

NOTE: You can get rid of a lot of calories in this recipe if you use an artificial sweeter, such as Splenda, that is made for Baking/Cooking.

by Don Bobbitt, 2015

SOUTHERN FOOD - CHILI BEANS - Old Recipe

2015-01-12T20:04:00.000-05:00

Chili Beans - pic by - Tobyotter via flickr

Chili Beans
Soups & Stews

This basic and easy to make recipe is what you want to make for your first try at Chili Beans.

And for Winter gatherings of for tailgating at a football game, this recipe will make you a Hero.

Ingredients:

3 lb. Ground Beef

2 tsp. Cumin (ground)

2 small Green Peppers

1/4 tsp. Tabasco Sauce (or Red Pepper)

2 tsp. Garlic

1 cup Water

1/4 cup Cooking Oil

2 lb. Kidney Beans (dried)

2 cups Catsup

1 cup Coffee (strong)

4 tbs. Chili Powder

Directions:

Soak the Dried Beans in warm water overnight or for 6-8 hours.
Cook the Beef, Peppers, Onions and Garlic together in a large cast iron pan, until the Beef is done.
Add the remaining ingredients, including the Coffee and blend together.
Drain the Beans and add them to the mixture, as well as 1-cup of water, into a Crock Pot or large Kettle.
Simmer the mixture all day (4-6 hours), stirring occasionally, and adding water as necessary.

NOTES:

Add Honey or Sugar to sweeten, if desired, and add other hot spices if desired while cooking.

If tailgating, serve the beans in paper Coffee cups and hand out plastic spoons to cut down on the cleanup afterwards.

Selection is from the Book OLD RECIPES by Donald Bobbitt

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HUNGARIAN FOOD - Hungarian Goulash - a traditional family recipe.

2015-01-08T10:20:00.005-05:00

Hungarian Goulash

In my travels over the years, I have sampled this dish, Hungarian Goulash, a number of times. If prepared properly, it can be a great and hearty dish.

Once in a friends home, and it was, honestly an over-salted thick "mush".

Another time, I was in a small restaurant in Malmo, Sweden and they served this dish to me, and it was fantastic.

Its hearty flavors were blended together so well that each spoon was a treat for my taste buds.

A fellow HubPage writer of mine, Frank Nyikos, wrote the following recipe article about his family recipe.

Click on the link below to see this interesting recipe and if it looks good, try it yourself.

Hungarian Goulash, a family recipe.

by Don Bobbitt, 2015

COOKING SPICES - DILL SEED - Uses for Dill Seeds

2014-12-15T15:41:00.000-05:00

Whole Dill Seeds

Dill Seed is a great source of flavor for many dishes.

It comes in a variety of forms and sometimes people do not know what portion or type of Dill Seed they should use in different dishes.

Start using this great Herb and kick up your dishes right away.

Here is a good generic list of dishes for you to use as a reference for experimenting with Dill Seed.

Appetizers add 1/4-tsp. to Spreads and Dips and enhance their flavors.

Breads add to Rye and Dark Breads.

Cakes - Cookies add crushed Dill to Pound Cake recipes.

Casseroles add to Macaroni, Stews and just 1/4-tsp. to Chicken dishes.

Desserts add 1/4-tsp. crushed to Apple Pies.

Fish add a pinch or two to Halibut, Shrimp and Lobster before cooking.

Meat - Poultry add a pinch or two almost any meats before cooking.

Preserves - Pickles use in Dill Pickle.

Salads - Dressings works well in Cucumber, Macaroni, Potato and Vegetable Salads. works well in French and Sour Cream dressings.

Sauces - Gravies use crushed in Cream Sauces and Spiced vinegars.

Soups add a pinch or two to almost any Soup.

Vegetables add 1/4-tsp. to Beets, Carrots, Cabbage.

Cauliflower, Turnips and Tomatoes.

by Don Bobbitt, 2015

RUSSIAN FOOD - Charlotte Russe - traditional Russian Apple Cake

2013-05-07T17:06:00.000-04:00

Pic via Marcy Goodfleisch

Russian Charlotte Russe Cake Recipe

This recipe is one from a fellow Hub Writer MarcyGoodfleisch.

It is a traditional recipe for a favorite Russian dessert called Charlotte Russe.

I recommend that you click on the link above and check this one out.

CAJUN FOOD - Great GUMBO RECIPE

2012-10-11T08:08:00.003-04:00

Pic by procreate-light

GREAT GUMBO RECIPE

This link is to a recipe for Gumbo that is shown in detail for the interested cook originally written by fellow Hub writer procreate-light.

he process is well laid out and seems easy to make. I can't wait to try it myself.

http://procreate-light.hubpages.com/_donsfoodtrack011/hub/How-to-Make-Great-Gumbo

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INDIAN FOOD - Traditional ALOO GOBI - Cauliflower and Potatoe Curry - Recipe

2012-04-01T15:28:00.001-04:00

ALOO GOBI - pic by lizam1

How to make Aloo Gobi (cauliflower and potato curry)

This article is a nice recipe for the traditional Indian Dish called Aloo Gobi, written by fellow Hub writer, lizam1.

It is a nice and easy to make recipe for a Cauliflower and Potato Curry.

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MALTESE FOOD - KWAREZIMAL - Traditional Lenten Biscuit - Recipe

2012-03-31T08:51:00.001-04:00

Kwarezimal Bread - pic by kikalina

How to make Kwarezimal. A Traditional Maltese Lenten Biscuit Recipe.

This is a link to a nice article and recipe for making a traditional Lenten biscuit by fellow Hub writer, kikalina.

It is a simple and fat free recipe.

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CHINESE FOOD - BAKED BARBECUED PORK BUNS - Recipe

2012-03-30T12:58:00.001-04:00

Barbecued Pork Buns - pic by Jason Lam via jojokaya

Chinese Baked Barbecued Pork Buns Recipe

This is a link to a great article by fellow Hub writer, jojokaya.

It is a nice recipe for making traditional Baked Barbecued Pork Buns.

Check it out.

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BREAD - WHOLEMEAL WALNUT BREAD - Recipe

2012-03-29T11:00:00.000-04:00

Wholemeal Walnut Bread - pic via Felina Margetty

Savoury Walnut Bread

This is a link to a recipe for Wholemeal Walnut Bread from fellow Hub writer, Felina Margetty.

It is a healthy and simple recipe to make.

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CHINESE FOOD - Chinese NOODLE SALAD - Liang Ban Mein - Recipe

2012-03-28T10:06:00.001-04:00

Chinese Noodle Salad - pic by Vegan Feast Catering via Flickr

Easy Chinese Noodle Salad Recipe (Liang Ban Mein)

This is a great and simple recipe for a Chinese Noodle Salad written by fellow Hub Writer, jookaya.

It is an easy to make recipe and looks delicious.

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CHINESE FOOD - FRIED RICE - Recipe

2012-03-26T14:37:00.002-04:00

Fried Rice - Pic from Flickr by Jeffreyw

Chinese Food: How to Make Fried Rice

A very good recipe by fellow Hub writer Deni Edwards.

It is a nice and simple recipe for a popular Chinese dish.

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CHINESE FOOD - LOTUS ROOT PANCAKE - Recipe

2012-03-26T14:00:00.001-04:00

Lotus Root Pancake - pic from jojokava via HubPages

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Lotus Root Pancake Recipe

This is a link to a recipe for the common Chinese dish called Lotus Root Pancake, by fellow Hub writer, jojokave.

It looks like a very good and easy to make dish that is also very tasty.

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GLUTEN FREE - DESSERT - CHOCOLATE CHIP and NUT COOKIES - Recipe

2012-03-21T09:31:00.001-04:00

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip and Nut Cookies - pic by Lizam1

Gluten and Wheat Free Crunchy Chocolate Chip and Nut Cookies

Here is a nice and simple recipe for making Gluten Free Cokies by fellow Hub Writer, Lizam1.

It includes numerous photos of the whole process, and should be very simple to make.

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EASY ENTREE - CHICKEN and GREEN PEPPERS - RECIPE

2012-03-18T08:43:00.000-04:00

Chicken and Peppers - pic by Senoritass

Weekend Menu: Chicken with Green Pepper (Capsicum) -- A Recipe

This is an Easy to make Entree Recipe by fellow Hub writer, Senoritaa.

It is one of those dishes that you can make on a lazy day, and everyone will applaud you for your great cooking.

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BREAD - BROWN BREAD SOURDOUGH - Recipe

2012-03-17T09:09:00.002-04:00

Brown Bread Sourdough - pic via Organic Mama

Making Brown Bread From Your Lacto-Bacillic Sourdough Starter

This is a nice article by fellow Hub writer Organic Mama that you might want to try.

It is a very simple recipe for a very healthy bread.

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INDIAN FOOD - MUSHROOM MASALA - Recipe

2012-03-15T17:43:00.001-04:00

Mushroom Masala - pic from google images via Dipsmi

Mushroom Masala

This article is written by fellow HUB writer, DIPSMI.

It is a relatively simple recipe, and is easy to make.

It is actually a thick stew using spices and Mushrooms, and provides a very tasty and healthy dish that is usually eaten with breads.

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JAPANESE FOOD - DASHI STOCK - Recipe

2012-03-12T15:57:00.001-04:00

Dashi Stock - pic from wikimedia.org via GinnyLee

How to Make Dashi Stock - Quick and Delicious Recipes for Japanese Cooking

A fantastic article by fellow Hub writer GinnyLee for making the Japanese staple Dashi Stock.

It includes several good videos to aid the Chef in the preparation of this dish.

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INDONESIAN FOOD - Chicken and Prawn Noodles in Coconut Broth - Recipe

2012-03-12T15:47:00.001-04:00

Chicken and Prawn Noodle Noodle Soup - pic from Indian Chef

Chicken and Prawn Noodles in Coconut Broth Recipe

This article by fellow Hub writer, Indian Chef, is a great and tasty Indonesian recipe that anyone should enjoy.

The directions are clear and concise, and it seems to be easy to make

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