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Post by Granny Smith on Apr 15, 2008 12:22:43 GMT -5
I moved the other Frugal Foods thread to the Frugal Foods portion of the cookbook. Please post frugal recipes on this thread now. I will move it when it gets to around 20 posts and start another one.
Thanks~
Gayle
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Post by gayla on Apr 17, 2008 14:09:38 GMT -5
Souper Meat 'n Potatoes Pie
1 can of cream of Mushroom soup
1 lb ground beef
1/4 c finely chopped onion
1 egg slightly beaten
1/4 c fine dry bread crumbs
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
1/4 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
2 c mashed potatoes
1/4 c shredded mild cheese or desired amount
mix throughly 1/2 cup soup, beef, onion, egg, bread crumbs. parsley, and seasonings. Press Firmly into a 9 inch pie plate . Bake at 350 for 25 minutes, spoon off fat. Frost with with potatoes top with remaining soup and cheese. Bake 10 minutes more or until done . Garnish with cooked , sliced, bacon if desired . Make one 9 inch meat pie
*** instant potatoes work wonderfully in this recipe ***
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Post by gayla on Apr 17, 2008 15:22:00 GMT -5
Fruit Cocktail cake
2 eggs, well beaten
11/2 c sugar
1 can fruit cocktail
2 c sifted flour
2 tsp.baking soda
salt
Mix bake in greased pan at 350 for 30 minutes
frosting :
1 stick butter ( or margarine)
1/2 can evaporated milk
1 c coconut
1 c sugar
1/2 nuts
Boil 2 minute s and pour over cooled cake .
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Post by shine7 on Apr 22, 2008 12:07:14 GMT -5
I am new here, how do I get to the 'cookbook' mentioned above? Thank you!!
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Post by Granny Smith on Apr 22, 2008 13:22:51 GMT -5
Hi, Shine. Welcome to the forum! The cookbook should be visible on the main index page. If it isn't, please let me know and I'll see if I can figure out what's wrong.
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Post by gayla on Apr 23, 2008 16:10:56 GMT -5
corn dog patties
4 (8.5 oz) corn muffin mix
20 hot dogs
2 -3 cups shredded cheese
follow the recipe for the corn muffins on the box . chop the hot dogs . Carefully stir hot dogs and cheese into muffin mix . Spoon about 1/4 cup of the mixture onto wll greased and hot griddle. Turn with spatula when light brown on other side and middle is no longer runny . Enjoy with honey , mustard and catsup
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Post by Sheila on Apr 26, 2008 10:49:39 GMT -5
oh thse sound good thank you for sharing
Sheila
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Post by gayla on Apr 28, 2008 22:07:21 GMT -5
Ramen Noodle Salad
1 pkg (3 oz) ramen noodle oriental soup mix
1/4 cup butter
1 cut walnuts or pecans, chopped
1 head romaine lettuce, washed and torn
1 16 oz pkg of fresh broccoli flowerets, chopped
4 green onions - chopped
Salad Dressing:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
seasoning packet from noodles (optional)
whisk together - set aside
Break noodles into pieces. Melt butter in pan over med. heat. Add noodles
to pan saute till lightly brown. Add nuts. (nuts seem to brown faster than
the noodles) Toss noodle/nut mixture with greens. Pour dressing over all
and toss again. Serve immediately.
If I'm taking this somewhere, then I keep everything separate until it's
time to serve.
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Post by gayla on Apr 29, 2008 19:48:05 GMT -5
Dogs in a Sweater
1 package (11 ounces) refrigerated breadstick dough
8 hot dogs
8 popsicle sticks
Ketchup, mustard and/or ranch dressing
Separate dough; roll each piece into a 15-inch rope. Insert sticks into hot dogs lengthwise. Starting at one end, wrap dough in a spiral around hot dog; pinch ends to seal.
Place 1 inch apart on a baking sheet that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 18–20 minutes. Serve with the toppings of your choice.
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Post by gayla on May 5, 2008 18:28:45 GMT -5
BAKED TUNA, PASTA N CHEESE
1 cup elbow macaroni(any pasta would work)
1 small can tuna, drained
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
5 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/4 c. flour
2 1/2 c. milk
3/4 c. Cheddar cheese
Cook macaroni and drain. Drain tuna fish. Mix macaroni and tuna in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Melt butter, add one of the tablespoons of melted butter to the bread crumbs and mix well. With the rest of the butter put into a saucepan on low heat and add the flour, stirring constantly, then add milk, salt, pepper and stir until smooth. Bring to a boil, boil one minute. Reduce heat and add cheese, stir until melted. Pour cheese sauce over tuna and macaroni, toss to mix. Sprinkle the bread crumb mixture over top. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.
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Post by gayla on May 11, 2008 22:35:55 GMT -5
INEXPENSIVE MACARONI SALAD
1 (7 1/4 oz.) pkg. macaroni and cheese dinner
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas, thawed
1 fresh tomato, chopped
3/4 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 c. French salad dressing
1/2 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt
5 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Prepare the macaroni and cheese dinner according to the package directions. Cool. Add the remaining ingredients and mix lightly. Chill and serve.
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