Nifty, Thrifty and Frugal Recipes from Our Kitchen to Yours

Tex Mex Stuffed Bell Peppers

 

Ingredients:



4 large green bell peppers
2 cans (14-1/2 oz.) fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce
2 cups cooked pearl barley (I pre-cook the day before if going to be in a time pinch)
1 cup cooked chicken, roughly chopped
1 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
Directions:



Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Cut peppers in half lengthwise, remove seeds, discard stems and place, cut side up, in a 13 x 9 inch baking dish.

Combine the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and pepper sauce in a large bowl. Stir in the barley, chicken and beans and spoon mixture in to the peppers. Cover and bake for 40 to 45 minutes.

Sprinkle with cheese and bake uncovered 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.



Mozzarella Chicken

 

This is easy to prepare and my family loves it.

Ingredients:



4-6 pieces of boneless chicken breast
4-6 slices of mozzarella cheese (shredded works too)
1 regular size can cream of chicken soup
1/2 soup can of water
bag of seasoned stuffing crumbs
Directions:



Place chicken breast in casserole dish. Size depends on how many breasts you are using. Top each piece with cheese.

Mix soup with water in a separate bowl then pour over chicken covering it completely. Top with stuffing crumbs. I use enough to cover it and give it a nice coating.

Bake in 350 degree F oven for 1 hour.

This is one of my go to meals when I am tired from work and want to get something in the oven fast. Prep time is only about five minutes and you have a delicious meal.




Servings: 4-6
Time:5 Minutes Preparation Time

60 Minutes Cooking Time




Pork Loin Crock Pot Barbecue

I love the ease of crock pot cooking and I love BBQ and this recipe is both easy and delicious.

Ingredients:



2 pound pork loin
1 regular size bottle of your favorite BBQ sauce
Directions:



Place all in crock pot. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours, depending on your crock pot. Shred when done, using two forks. Enjoy.



Frozen Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie



Great summertime treat!

Ingredients:



1 large box instant chocolate pudding, prepared
1 cup peanut butter, chunky or smooth
I small tub whipped cream
1 chocolate graham cracker pie crust
Directions:

Combine pudding, peanut butter, and whipped cream. Place in the pie shell. Freeze and share.



Strawberry Slaw

Ingredients



2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1 15-oz. can small white beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups baby spinach
1 10-oz. bag angel hair coleslaw
1/4 cup fresh basil, snipped
2 Tbsp. red onion,chopped
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 clove garlic, pressed
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp. dried currants
1/2 tsp. lemon zest
1 tsp. honey
pine nuts, toasted (for garnish)
Directions

In a salad bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Whisk together the remaining ingredients in a small bowl until well blended. Toss with the slaw mixture to evenly coat. Garnish each serving with pine nuts






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Peking Pork

 

Ingredients:



3/4-1 lb. pork tenderloin
2 Tbsp. water
4 Tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. sugar
2 oz. cashew nuts
3 Tbsp. sunflower oil
6 oz. mushrooms
2 tsp. cornstarch
6 Tbsp. water
1 bunch spring onions, chopped
Directions:



Using a sharp knife, cut the tenderloin crosswise into very thin slices. Put them into a bowl with the 2 Tbsp. water, 2 Tbsp. soy sauce, chili powder and sugar. Marinate in refrigerator for 3-4 hours. Heat 2 Tbsp. of the sunflower oil in pan. Add the meat and stir continuously for 2 minutes until the meat is cooked. Remove meat with slotted spoon and leave on a plate. Stir the mushrooms in bowl with the remaining soy sauce. Heat remaining 1 t. oil with juices in the frying pan and cook mushrooms for 1/2 minute. Return meat to pan and remove from heat. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth and add to mixture. Cook over gently heat until juices thicken. Add onions and cashews. Cook for another minute. Transfer to a warm serving dish.



Oatmeal Pancakes

 

Ingredients:



1 1/2 cups rolled oats
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. salt
Directions:



Mix the oats and buttermilk together and gradually add the remaining ingredients. Blend. Bake on greased grill.

Everything But the Kitchen Sink Soup

Ingredients:



beef soup bone
2 carrots, cut in cubes
1 small rutabaga, cubed
1 potato, cubed
1 onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
Directions:



Cover soup bone with water in kettle and bring to a boil and simmer 2-3 hours. Remove bone and salt to taste. To broth add any meat removed from bone, add carrots, rutabaga, potato, onion and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and simmer until vegetables are done. Dumplings may be added.