Budget Stretching Meals and Recipes

Black Forest Trifle

2011-12-18T09:09:00.000-06:00

Black Forest Trifle
I got this off the Lucky Leaf pie filling can, have not tried but I will in future.

• 1 pkg. (18 oz.) chocolate cake mix
(prepared)
• 1 pkg. (3.9 oz.) instant chocolate pudding
mix (prepared)
• 1 can (21 oz.) Lucky Leaf® Premium
Cherry Pie Filling
• 2 c. whipped topping
Prepare cake as directed on package for 13" x 9" pan. Cool. Cut into cubes. Prepare pudding as directed on package using 2 cups milk. Chill 30 minutes. In 3-quart trifle dish, layer half of cake cubes with half of pie filling and 1 cup each pudding and whipped topping. Repeat. If desired, garnish with chocolate curls. Cover; Chill 8 Hours Serves 14.

Peanut Clusters for Christmas Candy

2011-12-04T08:56:00.000-06:00

This recipe comes from Charlotte Coats from the United Methodist cookbook 1979.
As I have said before in earlier post I have not tried all of these recipes, but know these ladies must have really liked these recipes to have add to this cookbook.

Peanut Clusters for Christmas Candy

1 12 oz. pkg. chocolate chips

1 can sweetened condensed milk

2 t. vanilla

3 c. salted Spanish peanuts

Melt chocolate chips in top of double boiler.

Add milk, peanuts and vanilla.

Mix together. Drop by teaspoonfuls on waxed paper.

Christmas Cookies Easy No Bake

2011-12-04T08:31:00.000-06:00

No Bake Dainty Chocolate Cookies

1 6oz. pkg. chocolate chips
2 T. Butter
2 eggs
2 c. powdered sugar
2 c. miniature marshmallows
1/2 lb. salted peanuts

Melt butter and chips to creamy smooth.

Beat eggs well and add powdered sugar, stir until smooth.

Combine chips and egg mixtures.

Then add marshmallows and peanuts. Mix well.

Drop onto wax paper or cookie sheet. let stand for a few

hours at room temperature.

Store in refrigerator or cool place until ready to serve. Yields 60.

Betty's Chicken and Dumplings, Part II--the Rolled Dumplings

2011-11-27T08:42:00.000-06:00

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make Rolled Dumplings for the Chicken and Dumplings Thanksgiving entrée. These are the best!

Christmas cherry Cake

2011-11-26T12:01:00.000-06:00

Cherry Cake

1 Can cherry pie filling
1 large can crushed pineapple juice and all
1 pkg. yellow cake mix
1 stick butter
1 cup pecans

Spray a 9x13 glass pan with Pam. Spread pineapple over the bottom of pan. Mix cherry filling with cake mix and pour over pineapple. Shave butter on top of mixture. Sprinkle nuts on top. Bake 1 hour at 350.

A variation is to put cherry pie filling on top of pineapple and then put cake mix on top without mixing.

A white or cherry cake mix can be used instead of the yellow cake mix.

Easy Steak Recipe

2011-11-26T11:58:00.000-06:00

I was looking for a recipe in some old cookbooks and decided to put some of them on my blog.

These Recipes come from the United Methodist Church Jasper, Mo. 1979 and 1981 cookbooks.

I remember in those days raising a family I was always looking for cheap and easy recipes to prepare for my family. Some are direct and to the point without measuring or other things that a new up to date cookbook would have.

I will try to post a few recipes some I have tried and some I have not.

If you have tried any please feel free to post a comment.

Easy Steak Recipe

1 lb. steak
1 onion
1 can mushroom soup

Place in crock pot and cook on low for 8 hours.

Budget Stretching Recipe Betty's Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

2011-11-19T15:27:00.000-06:00

Budget Stretching Recipe Betty's Crazy Eight Can Soup Recipe

2011-11-19T15:26:00.000-06:00

Hot Chocolate Cupcakes

2011-11-19T14:53:00.000-06:00

Vanilla frosting "marshmallows" are piped onto devil's food cupcakes to mimic the look of a favorite hot drink. Don't forget the pretzel "cup handles!"
Recipe from Betty Crocker

1/2 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® devil's food cake mix (about 1 2/3 cups)

1/2 cup water

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 egg

1 cup Betty Crocker® Whipped vanilla frosting

1/2 cup marshmallow creme

1/4 teaspoon unsweetened baking cocoa

6 miniature pretzel twists, broken in half

Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups.

In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil and egg with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.

Bake 17 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

In small bowl, mix frosting and marshmallow creme. Spoon into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut 3/8-inch tip off 1 corner of bag. (Or spoon mixture onto cupcakes instead of piping.)

Pipe 3 small dollops of frosting mixture on top of each cupcake to look like melted marshmallows. Sprinkle with cocoa. Press pretzel half into side of each cupcake for cup handle. Store loosely covered.

If you like peppermint, frost these fun cupcakes with the frosting mixture, and sprinkle the tops with crushed candy canes.

If you have only one pan and a recipe calls for more cupcakes than your pan will make, cover and refrigerate the rest of the batter while baking the first batch. Cool the pan about 15 minutes, then bake the rest of the batter, adding 1 to 2 minutes to the bake time.

Pumpkin-Chocolate Pound Cake Recipe from Betty Crocker

2011-11-19T12:56:00.000-06:00

Recipe from Betty Crocker

Cake

3 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar

1 cup granulated sugar

4 eggs

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/2 cup milk

1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Glaze

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

2 to 3 tablespoons milk

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening; lightly flour. In medium bowl, mix flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.

In large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition until blended. Add pumpkin and 2 teaspoons vanilla; beat on medium speed until blended. On low speed, beat in flour mixture alternately with 1/2 cup milk until smooth. Stir in 1 cup of the chocolate chips. Spoon batter into pan.

Bake 55 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour. In medium bowl, mix all glaze ingredients until smooth and thick. Drizzle glaze over cake. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chips.

Rich Chocolate Truffle Pie

2011-11-07T04:32:00.000-06:00

Source: Allrecipes.com
Ingredients:
12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 1/4 cup sifted confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 (9 inch) prepared chocolate cookie crumb crust

How to Make It:

1. In microwave dish combine chocolate chips and 1/2 of the cream. Cook on high for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Stir in sugar & vanilla. Set aside.

1. In small bowl, beat the rest of the cream until soft peaks form. Beat in chocolate mixture on high speed 1/3 at a time. mix well and spoon into crust.

1. Refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving.

Meal Stretching recipes: Main dishes Slow-Cooker Lasagna

2011-11-06T15:46:00.000-06:00

This recipes comes from Kraft Foods

What You Need
1 lb. ground beef
1 jar (24 oz.) spaghetti sauce
1 cup water
1 container (15 oz.) POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1 pkg. (7 oz.) KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided
1 egg
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
6 lasagna noodles, uncooked

Make It

BROWN meat in large skillet; drain. Stir in spaghetti sauce and water. Mix ricotta, 1-1/2 cups mozzarella, 2 Tbsp. Parmesan, egg and parsley.

SPOON 1 cup meat sauce into slow cooker; top with layers of half each of the noodles (broken to fit) and cheese mixture. Cover with 2 cups meat sauce. Top with remaining noodles (broken to fit), cheese mixture and meat sauce. Cover with lid.

COOK on LOW 4 to 6 hours or until liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses; let stand, covered, 10 min. or until melted.

Healthy Living
Save 30 calories and 4g fat per serving by preparing with lean ground beef, POLLY-O Natural Part Skim Ricotta Cheese and KRAFT Reduced Fat Parmesan Style Grated Topping.
Make Ahead
If your slow cooker has a removable liner, layer ingredients in liner as directed. Refrigerate overnight. Place liner in slow cooker the next day and cook as directed.
Note
Recipe was successfully tested in 4-, 5- and 6-qt. slow cookers. For best results, do not cook on the HIGH heat setting.

Green Bean Casserole

2011-11-06T08:47:00.000-06:00

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1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular, 98% Fat Free or Healthy Request®)

1/2 cup milk

1 teaspoon soy sauce

Dash ground black pepper

4 cups cooked cut green beans

1 1/3 cups French's® French Fried Onions

* Stir the soup, milk, soy sauce, black pepper, beans and 2/3 cup onions in a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
* Bake at 350°F. for 25 minutes or until the bean mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir the bean mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining onions.
* Bake for 5 minutes or until the onions are golden brown.

Southwest Beef and Dumplings Soup

2011-10-05T17:00:00.000-05:00

This is a hearty and complete meal. The soup is made with ground beef, tomatoes, corn, garlic, and chili powder. The dumplings are made with corn meal. Corn, beef, and chili—that’s a southwestern dish.

For the soup

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 cups canned or frozen corn, drained
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
2 15-ounce cans of beef broth
1/2 tablespoon basil
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon rosemary
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Crumble the ground beef and stir in the onion and garlic. Brown over medium heat and then drain the fat.
Add the corn, tomatoes, and beef broth. Add the spices: basil, chili powder, thyme, rosemary, and salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and then simmer for 20 minutes.

For the dumplings

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup corn meal
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

1 large egg
2/3 cup milk
1 cup drained corn
1/2 cup grated cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley

Directions

In a medium bowl, mix the flour, corn meal, baking powder, and salt together.
In another, bowl whisk the egg and milk together. Add the cheese, corn, and parsley to the egg mixture.
Make a well in the dry ingredients. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir just until moistened.
Drop the dough by tablespoons into simmering soup. Cover the soup with a lid and simmer for 15 minutes without lifting lid. Test for doneness by inserting a toothpick into a dumpling. It will come out clean if done.

How to Make Chocolate Covered Caramel Apples

2011-10-02T08:45:00.000-05:00

Caramel apples are a special treat and a fabulous gift. They are not hard. All you need is some good quality apples, caramels, and some great chocolate. With just a little practice, you can make some gorgeous apples. The ones in the pictures were dipped in caramel, then chocolate, and drizzled with almond bark. But use your imagination. How about caramel apples rolled in cinnamon candy bits or chopped pecans?

Mormon Peach Cobbler

2011-09-24T05:36:00.000-05:00

Cobblers—we love the fruit and cake combination of these old-fashioned comfort foods. The fruit, usually immersed in a sweet syrup, is traditionally covered with a biscuit topping so that it has the rough, uneven appearance of cobblestones—hence the name “cobblers”. Now, the top is often more cake-like than biscuit-like.

Years ago, while vacationing in Yellowstone Park, we found a little cookbook titled Mormon Cooking: Authentic Recipes. Buried in the back of this book was a recipe for peach cobbler that was terrific. Over the years, we tinkered with the recipe using canned peaches instead of fresh and adding cinnamon and more butter. We think the result is divine. And you can always go back to fresh peaches—or another fruit for that matter—but canned fruit just makes this dessert so easy.

Here's the recipe:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Fruit Mixture

1 29 ounce size can of sliced peaches in syrup
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Drain the juice into a saucepan. Mix a little of the juice with cornstarch to make a soft paste and add the paste to the rest of the juice. Add the spices.

Heat until bubbly, stirring as needed. The syrup should thicken to a slurry.

Pour the slurry and peaches into a small casserole dish.

Topping

1 egg
1/3 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

In a medium bowl, whisk the butter, milk, and egg together. Add the sugar and stir.

Combine the dry ingredients and add them to the liquid mixture. Stir until well combined.

Spoon over the peach mixture so that the fruit is covered.

Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is a golden brown.

Serving suggestions

Serve hot or cold. We prefer it hot with vanilla ice cream or even cold milk.

How to Make a Yummy Lemon Cheesecake that is Diabetic Friendly

2011-08-27T10:07:00.000-05:00

How to Make a Yummy Lemon Cheesecake that is Diabetic Friendly

Author: Linda Wilson

Receiving a diagnosis of diabetes usually means a change in lifestyle and diet. If you are like me--I have a terrible sweet tooth!--I had this mental image of all things sweet and good disappearing from my diet. Imagine my surprise to discover this is not true. In fact, doctors and nutritionists recommend eating fresh fruit. And there are many ways to make delicious diabetic desserts. As with all foods, we diabetics have to watch our portions and even more so with sweets. Do not make this cheesecake and eat it all before bedtime! But incorporated into a healthy diet, you should be able to enjoy it. With its sugar-free ingredients and fresh fruits, it is healthy and tasty enough for anyone!

DIABETIC'S LEMON CHEESECAKE

1 1/4 graham cracker crumbs*

1/4 cup Splenda granular

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 pkg (3-oz) sugar-free lemon gelatin mix

2/3 cup boiling water

2 bars (8-oz each) light cream cheese

6-oz. lite/firm silken tofu

grated rind of 1 lemon

juice of 1 lemon

1 cup sugar-free frozen whipped topping, thawed

Fresh fruit of your choice, optional

In a small mixing bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs, Splenda, and melted butter until mixed together well. Using the back of a large spoon, press the mixture on the bottom and up the sides of an 8-inch springform pan. Chill the crust for about ten minutes.

In a blender container mix the lemon gelatin mix and the hot water; slowly add in the cream cheese and the tofu. Continue to mix until smooth. Pour the mixture into a large mixing bowl and add the lemon rind, lemon juice and the thawed topping. Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing the top. Chill for 4 hours or more. Before serving garnish with more whipped topping and fresh fruit/fruits of your choice, if desired.

*If you cannot use crumbs made from graham crackers, make your crumbs from sugar-free butter cookies or sugar-free vanilla wafers.

Serves 12.

Enjoy!

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About the Author

A grandmother with diabetes along with other autoimmune diseases, I enjoying sharing my recipes and diabetic tips on my blog at http://diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.com

Summer Recipes for BBQ:BBQ Bourbon Ribs by Kraft

2011-07-17T08:59:00.000-05:00

BBQ Bourbon Ribs by Kraft

what you need
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. paprika
2 tsp. garlic powder
1-1/2 tsp. black pepper
3 lb. pork baby back ribs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce
2 Tbsp. bourbon

Make It

HEAT grill to medium. Mix sugar and seasonings; rub onto both sides of ribs. Place 1/2 the ribs in single layer on 30x12-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil. Bring up sides of foil; double fold top and 1 end of packet to seal. Repeat with remaining ribs and second sheet of foil. Add 1/4 cup orange juice through open end of 1 packet; double fold end, leaving room for heat to circulate inside. Repeat with second packet.

GRILL, covered, 45 min. to 1 hour or until ribs are cooked through. Remove ribs from foil; discard foil. Return ribs to grill. Mix barbecue sauce and bourbon; brush onto ribs. Grill 15 min., turning occasionally and brushing with remaining sauce.

BBQ Bourbon Ribs by Kraft

what you need
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 Tbsp. paprika
2 tsp. garlic powder
1-1/2 tsp. black pepper
3 lb. pork baby back ribs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 cup BULL'S-EYE Original Barbecue Sauce
2 Tbsp. bourbon
Make It

HEAT grill to medium. Mix sugar and seasonings; rub onto both sides of ribs. Place 1/2 the ribs in single layer on 30x12-inch sheet of heavy-duty foil. Bring up sides of foil; double fold top and 1 end of packet to seal. Repeat with remaining ribs and second sheet of foil. Add 1/4 cup orange juice through open end of 1 packet; double fold end, leaving room for heat to circulate inside. Repeat with second packet.

GRILL, covered, 45 min. to 1 hour or until ribs are cooked through. Remove ribs from foil; discard foil. Return ribs to grill. Mix barbecue sauce and bourbon; brush onto ribs. Grill 15 min., turning occasionally and brushing with remaining sauce.
Kraft Kitchens Tips
Serving Suggestion
Serve this special entree with a hot baked potato and crisp mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Light Dressing.
Use Your Oven
Heat oven to 450°F. Assemble foil packets as directed; place on baking sheet. Bake 45 min. to 1 hour or until ribs are cooked through. Remove ribs from foil; place on rack of broiler pan. Broil, 4 to 5 inches from heat, 15 min., turning and brushing occasionally with remaining sauce.

COOL 'N EASY Pie:Kraft Summer Recipes

2011-07-17T08:49:00.001-05:00

what you need
2/3 cup boiling water
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Strawberry Flavor Gelatin
Ice cubes
1/2 cup cold water
1 tub (8 oz.) COOL WHIP Whipped Topping, thawed
1 HONEY MAID Graham Pie Crust (6 oz.)

Make It

STIR boiling water into dry gelatin mix in large bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to cold water to measure 1 cup. Add to gelatin; stir until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice. Add whipped topping; stir with wire whisk until well blended. Refrigerate 15 to 20 min. or until mixture is thick enough to mound.

SPOON into crust.

REFRIGERATE at least 4 hours or until firm. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
Kraft Kitchens Tips
Healthy Living
Good news! You'll save 30 calories, 4g of total fat and 2g of saturated fat per serving by preparing with COOL WHIP LITE Whipped Topping and a ready-to-use reduced-fat graham cracker crust.

Healthy Living
Check our website for the Healthy Living version of this recipe, Light COOL 'N EASY Pie.
How to Stir Whipped Topping into Gelatin
Spoon whipped topping into slightly thickened gelatin, using the amount of whipped topping specified in the recipe. Gently stir the whipped topping into the gelatin until all whipped topping has been incorporated and mixture is a uniform pastel color. Use this method in any recipe that calls for folding or gently stirring one ingredient into another.

ratings & comments

This is one of the most refreshing desserts to bring to a summer bbq! It is always a big hit. I put strawberries, blueberries or both on top, and it always gets rave reviews. So easy, so delicious for adults and kids alike!
posted by emmylu57 | on 8/10/2010

COOL 'N EASY Pie recipe

2011-07-17T08:49:00.000-05:00

COOL 'N EASY Pie recipe

Budget Meals:Cool and Easy Summer Recipes

2011-07-03T13:29:00.000-05:00

Cool and Easy Summer Recipes

Author: Daniel Brown

Beat the heat this summer with cool summer recipes. Don’t you look for a drink or cool shake on a hot summer day? Here are some easy recipes that you can prepare in no time. Try them out and serve your family and friends. These refreshing drinks are sure to leave them asking for more.

Frozen Lemonade:

How about a glass of fresh Frozen Lemonade? Your whole family will simply love it.

Ingredients needed:

Sliced lemon – 1
Lemon juice – 1 ¼ cups
Cold water – 3 cups
Superfine sugar – 1 2/3 cups
Ice – 4 cups

You can prepare Frozen Lemonade quite easily and almost in no time. Blend superfine sugar with a thinly sliced lemon in a bowl. Mash the combination with a spoon. Mix cold water and lemon juice in the bowl. Let it stand for 5 minutes. Stir the mixture occasionally. Add ice to the mixture. Pour the juice into glasses.

Passion Potion:

If you want to be healthy and fresh this summer and try out some unique fruit juice recipes Passion Potion is ideal for you.

Ingredients needed:

cubed pineapple - 1 cup
cubed peeled ripe mango - 2 cups
orange juice, chilled – 1 1/2 cups
passion fruit nectar, chilled - 1/2 cup

Place the mango and pineapple cubes into refrigerator. Freeze them for an hour. Remove the cubes from freezer and let them stand for 10 minutes. Combine mango, orange juice and nectar in a blender. Blend the mixture until smooth. Add pineapple to the mixture with the blender on. Process it until smooth. Serve it immediately.

Strawberry-Buttermilk Sherbet:

Strawberry-Buttermilk Sherbet is ideal for those who love to try out unique recipe this summer. You can serve it as dessert or can have it any time you wish.

Ingredients needed:

fresh strawberries - 2 cups
vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
buttermilk - 2 cups
sugar - 1 cup
fresh mint sprigs

Blend the strawberries in food processor for 30 seconds. Then scrape down the slides. Take a large bowl and pour strawberry puree in it. Press it with back of a spoon. Add buttermilk, vanilla and sugar to the puree. Stir well. Pour the mixture in an ice-cream maker and freeze it. Garnish it with fresh mint springs.

Mixed-Berry Shake:

Have your guest appeared without prior notice? Are you looking for some easy and healthy recipes that you can serve immediately? Well, Mixed-Berry Shake will be ideal for you.

Ingredients needed:

whole milk – 2 cups
vanilla ice cream - 1 quart
unsweetened frozen berries (like strawberries, blueberries and blackberries) - 6 ounces

Blend the berries, milk and half of the ice cream in a blender. Blend the mixture until smooth. Stir the mixture occasionally with a spoon. Mixed-Berry Shake is ready. Pour into glasses.

Triple-Berry Popsicles:

All of us simply love Popsicles. How about preparing a unique Popsicle and surprise your family and friends?

Ingredients needed:

blueberries – 1 cup
raspberries – 1 cup
hulled and sliced strawberries – 1 cup
fresh lemon juice - 1/4 cup
syrup – 1/3 cup
sugar - 2/3 cup

Mix sugar and 1/3 cup water in a saucepan and boil it over high heat. Stir occasionally until sugar dissolves. Combine raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and lemon juice in a blender. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth. Pour 1/3 cup syrup in it. Transfer the mixture to Popsicle molds. Freeze for 4 hours. Finally insert Popsicle sticks and freeze for another 4 - 6 hours.

These cool summer recipes will keep you fresh this summer.

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About the Author

Daniel writes articles on various topics including easy recipes, healthy recipes and so on. For more information on easy recipes she recommends you to visit: http://www.womansday.com

Easy Summer Recipes - Budget Meal Planning for July

2011-07-02T14:19:00.000-05:00

Easy Summer Recipes - Budget Meal Planning for July

Author: Fiona Lesley

We all need easy summer recipes, ideally ones that don't require us to spend ages in the kitchen. My favorite easy summer recipes are those that provide leftover meals. Here is a "taster" from July Budget Meal Planning:

Rotisserie Chicken or Oven Baked Whole Chicken with Spicy Rub

This rotisserie chicken rub recipe is ideal on an oven baked whole chicken, a rotisserie chicken or it can be used to produce the easiest of spicy grilled chicken recipes - it is versatile.
You can either thread the chickens onto a rotisserie iron or oven roast them according to the instructions below.
The recipe below is for two chickens. Use one for this meal and the second bird will make chicken leftovers by way of Sesame Chicken or the Best Chicken Salad Sandwich.

Easy
Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 1¼ - 1½ hours
Serves 4 - 6 at 2 separate meals

Ingredients:

2 x whole chickens (giblets removed) each weighing about 4lbs / 1.8kg
1 tablespoon cornflour

Rotisserie Chicken Rub Recipe Ingredients:

1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon garlic flakes
2 tablespoons ground ginger
1 tablespoon cinnamon

Method:

Preheat the oven to 350° F / 180° C.
Wash and pat dry the chickens.
Mix together the rub ingredients. Massage the rub into the skins of the chickens, ensuring that you rub the underneath of the chicken and in between the joints.
You can either thread the chickens onto a rotisserie iron and cook according to the instructions of your oven or you can oven roast them. In this case, sit both chickens in the same baking tray, breast side up. Roast the chickens for about 1¼ hours, basting every 15 minutes. Slit the joint between the thigh and the breast. If the liquid runs out clear, then the chicken is cooked. If there is any evidence of blood or pinkish liquid, cook a little longer.
Once the chickens have cooked, remove them from the pan and allow to "rest" for about 10 minutes. You can cover them with foil. This allows the meat to reabsorb the juices instead of their running out as soon as you carve.

July Meal Planning is currently available at www.easy-meal-planning.com. The meal plan includes summer dessert recipes, summer picnic recipes and healthy breakfast recipes. Save time money and your sanity!

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/main-course-articles/easy-summer-recipes-budget-meal-planning-for-july-2796960.html

About the Author

Fiona Lesley has had over 20 years of experience cooking delicious meals for family and friends alike. A teacher by profession, she brings together her years of time and money-saving tips at www.easy-meal-planning.com

Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping on a Budget

2011-06-16T05:34:00.000-05:00

Family Meal Planning and Grocery Shopping on a Budget – a Beginner's Guide

Author: jamiehanson

The first thing you need to know about consuming on a budget is that it's not truly about what you eat. It's more to do with how you plan. You know, each time you go into a grocery shop you are fascinated by things on the racks that don't fit into your budget. The grocery store has put in a lot of time and money into learning how to position things in their shop so that they'll be the most tempting for anybody, but not the fixed budget follower! If you're grocery purchase on a budget, you must schedule ahead so that you don't trap into one of these promotion tricks; orelse you are almost guaranteed to spend minimum a few dollars more than you anticipated! The first thing you must do is cut your trips to the grocery shop not more than once a week if possible. Things happen, milk does get spilled, or ferment, but for the most part the less times you go by those grocery store doors, the better. This implies that you need to set aside a couple of hours each week for family meal budgeting and forming a comprehensive grocery shopping list. Begin with a list of meals you need to give for your family over the course of the next week. Make titles for each day of the week on a bit of paper and under each day note down what meals you have to provide. This could be as easy as breakfast, lunch, supper every day, or complex to record that one of your kids has a party, or that you've been invited to a make-and-take meal, etc. Once you're glad that you've accounted for every meal required throughout the week, then assume what your menu will be. Keep it precise. Synopsis are where things start to go wrong with the budget â€“ grilled chicken breast on rice with servings of red peppers and zucchini is going to indicate you exactly what you will buy: chicken breasts, rice, red peppers and zucchini. Otherwise chicken and vegetables means that you could purchase any kind of chicken, not be confirm on how you're going to make it until the day of the meal, and then a selection of vegetables which will probably be more than you need as the fantastic way of keeping your grocery purchasing on a budget is to purchase in bulk where possible. If you prearrange your family meals to use a small choice of fruits and vegetables in meals throughout the week, you'll be able to gain from buy purchasing more quantity of whatever's in season or on sale at the grocery store. By purchasing fruits and vegetables in excess and on sale, you'll be proficient to provide your family with nutritious meals on a budget. Work through your week, meal by meal. This might take you a couple of sessions specially the first few times that you're doing your grocery shopping on a budget with this way. Once you're through, make a grocery shopping list. Put a mark next to each article as you note down it from the menu to the list, then you make sure that nothing is elapsed. Once your menu products for the coming week are recorded for, check your cupboards for any basic staples such as seasonings, flour, oil, grains, etc that you need for the items on your menu. Add any products that you're short for on to the grocery shopping list. Lastly, add any vital basics like drinks â€“ such as milk neede for drinking, individual portion drinks for bagged meals plus household goods like detergents, hygiene items, etc. Now you're ready to go grocery shopping on a budget! As you become more proficient in this you can even know how to work your menu planning in to take advantage of coupons and weekly saver bargains that your grocery store presents. Family meal planning takes time, specially in the beginning, but it pays big dividends for anybody with a tight budget and a family to feed.

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Daniella King loves to share her online family articles and tips with other families. Additional to family budget points, she also specializes in family city guides.

Budget Meals:Diabetic Friendly Lemon Cheesecake

2011-05-22T12:02:00.000-05:00

How to Make a Yummy Lemon Cheesecake that is Diabetic Friendly

Author: Linda Wilson

DIABETIC'S LEMON CHEESECAKE

1 1/4 graham cracker crumbs*

1/4 cup Splenda granular

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 pkg (3-oz) sugar-free lemon gelatin mix

2/3 cup boiling water

2 bars (8-oz each) light cream cheese

6-oz. lite/firm silken tofu

grated rind of 1 lemon

juice of 1 lemon

1 cup sugar-free frozen whipped topping, thawed

Fresh fruit of your choice, optional

*If you cannot use crumbs made from graham crackers, make your crumbs from sugar-free butter cookies or sugar-free vanilla wafers.

Serves 12.

Enjoy!

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A grandmother with diabetes along with other autoimmune diseases, I enjoying sharing my recipes and diabetic tips on my blog at http://diabeticenjoyingfood.blogspot.com

Grilled BBQ Chicken Recipe

2011-04-19T11:20:00.000-05:00

Grilled Quick Chicken Recipes For Everyone !

Author: fastlossweight

It's a fun activity when you all gather to have a barbeque party outside your house. You may want to try other meals that will suit this occasion. Grilling is a fast and hybrid cooking technique. Well-season grilled quick chicken recipes will impart a distinctive taste to your family or guests. Let them enjoy some of these quick chicken recipes that you can enjoy during your outdoor activities.

1. Grilled Chicken Salad with Salsa Dressing

This Mexican inspired salad features a spice salsa dressing. However, you can still control the spiciness on the type of salsa to use. The lime juice acts as the tenderizer for the grilled chicken. Serve it with lettuce, pineapple tidbits, tomatoes and sweet peppers.

To begin, you need: Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast, ½ cup salsa, ¼ Mayonnaise or salad dressing, 2 tablespoon Lime juice, 1 tablespoon Honey, Nutmeg, Tortillas, tomatoes, lettuce, sweet peppers, pineapple tidbits.

To start, marinade the chicken in lime juice and nutmeg, leave for 2 hours. While waiting, do the salad dressing. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise or salad dressing, lime juice and honey. Let it chill for several hours. After the chicken sucks the entire flavor, cook it on a medium fired griller until thoroughly cooked. Brush the chicken with your marinade. When finished, place the tortillas on grill. Slice the chicken and break pieces of tortillas. In a service platter, present the dish with lettuce, sweet peppers and pineapple tidbits. Finish it off with your salsa dressing. Enjoy this one of the many quick chicken recipes presented.

2. Grilled Chicken with Asparagus and Green Peas

Chicken are the perfect meat for grilling. The heat of the grill keeps the meat moist inside and out. In this chicken recipe, we are going to use chicken legs brushed with tomato ketchup and hoisin sauce. It will be finally topped with fresh steamed asparagus and green peas. This is the perfect recipe for your outdoor activity.

To begin, you need: 4 whole chicken legs, ¼ cup ketchup, 3 tablespoon hoisin sauce, bacon, baby carrots, green peas and asparagus.

To start, season the chicken legs with salt and pepper then set aside. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and hoisin sauce. Place your chicken on your grill, cook perfectly. Brush it with the ketchup mixture. For your garnish, cook bacon, add baby carrots, and asparagus in the grill. Make sure that the chicken is cook evenly from the top and bottom. Finally, place the chicken in the serving plate and add the garnish in the side.

These are just some of the ultimate grilled quick chicken recipes your family will surely enjoy. If you want to know about the recipe, you can also check cooking demo videos available in the internet. Have fun with your outdoor activity with these exciting meals!

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