Mom On A Budget

No Cook Pasta Sauce

2009-06-01T08:55:00.002-04:00

Great for hot summer days!

6 Chopped tomatoes
1 clove of garlic (minced)
5 Tablespoons of olive oil
3 Tablespoons of Italian Seasoning
Salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)

Mix all ingredients in a glass mixing bowl. Let stand for an hour.
Cook choice of pasta according to package instructions, drain.
Mix sauce with pasta while pasta is still hot.
Top with choice of grated cheese.

Summer Squash Bake

2009-05-26T08:45:00.001-04:00

1-1/2 pounds of summer squash
1/4 cup of chopped onion
1/4 cup of butter
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup of milk
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

Simmer the squash and onion until soft. (approx 10 minutes) drain.
Mix butter with squash.
Add milk, Parmesan and eggs.
Pour into casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Roasted Asparagus

2009-05-26T08:42:00.002-04:00

Coat Asparagus lightly with olive oil.
Lay in single layer on cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Roast at 450 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until done.

Lemon Lime Chicken

2009-05-26T08:34:00.002-04:00

1 lemon
1 lime
3 Tablespoons of olive oil
1 crushed garlic clove
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
Favorite chicken parts

Grate zest from lemon and lime in a medium bowl. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Marinate your favorite chicken parts in mixture for up to 12 hours in refrigerator. Bake or barbecue as desired.

Kids Frozen Fruit Treat

2009-05-22T09:29:00.002-04:00

1-3/4 cup of strawberries
1 large can of crushed pineapples
5 bananas cubed
12 ounce frozen orange juice concentrate
1-1/2 cups of water

Mix ingredients together. freeze in small paper cups. Serve partially defrosted.
Kids love these!!!

Snow Cone Syrup

2009-05-20T06:43:00.002-04:00

2 cups of sugar
3/4 cup of water
1 package of unsweetened Kool-Aid (any flavor)

Bring water and sugar to boil in saucepan
Remove from heat, add Kool-Aid
Let cool completely, pour over ice and serve.

Kool-Aid Sherbet

2009-05-20T06:38:00.001-04:00

1 cup of sugar
1 envelope of unsweetened Kool-Aid (any flavor)
3 cups of milk

Blend all ingredients well, freeze for 1 hour.
Remove from freezer, blend again till smooth, refreeze.

Ramen Noodle Taco Salad

2009-05-19T09:26:00.002-04:00

2 packages of beef flavored Ramen Noodles
1 pound of ground beef
1 large tomato chopped
1 cup of chopped onion
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
Thousand Island dressing to taste

Cook noodles according to package instructions, drain.
Brown beef, drain.
Stir in 1 seasoning packet
Add remaining ingredients, mix well.

Ramen Noodle Antipasto

2009-05-19T09:21:00.002-04:00

2 packages beef flavored Ramen Noodles
1/2 cup of sliced pepperoni
1/2 cup of sliced black olives
1/4 cup of chopped onion
Italian dressing

Cook noodles following package instructions, drain.
Add pepperoni, olives, onions and drizzle dressing.
Toss and serve

Crockpot Fruity Cake

2009-05-18T09:07:00.002-04:00

1-21 ounce can of apple or cherry pie filling
1 yellow cake mix
1/2 cup of melted butter
1/2 cup of your choice of chopped nuts

Pour pie filling in crockpot. Combine cake mix and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pie filling. Top with nuts. Cover and cook on low for 2 to 3 hours.

Crockpot Fruity Pork Roast

2009-05-18T08:57:00.002-04:00

1 medium sliced onion
1 2-pound boneless pork roast
1 8-ounce package of dried plums
1/2 cup of apple juice
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon

Place onion in crockpot, place roast on top of onions, top with plums. In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients together, pour over plums. Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours until pork is tender.

Yummy Breakfast Smoothie

2009-05-14T08:36:00.002-04:00

1 cup of orange juice
2 bananas cut in chunks
2 Tablespoons of honey
1 orange peeled and cut in chunks
1/4 cup of granola

Combine ingredients and blend in blender until smooth

Makes 2 servings

Chocolate Cloud

2009-05-14T08:28:00.002-04:00

1 small box of chocolate instant pudding
2 cups of heavy whipping cream

Pour cream in mixing bowl. Add pudding mix. Mix with electric mixer until thick and fluffy.

**May substitute any flavor pudding

Simple Chicken Pot Pie

2009-05-14T08:21:00.002-04:00

1 cup of Bisquick
1/2 cup of milk
3 eggs
2 cups of thawed frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups of cooked chopped chicken
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1 can of cream of chicken soup

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease casserole dish. Mix chicken, vegetables, and soup. Pour into casserole dish. Mix Bisquick, milk, and egg. Spread over chicken mixture. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

Strawberries and Cream Pie

2009-05-13T10:31:00.002-04:00

6 cups of fresh strawberries
2/3 cup of sugar
1/2 cup of water
3 tablespoons of cornstarch
1 9-inch baked pie shell
1 cup of sweetened whipped cream

Remove stems from berries. Mash 2 cups. Half and quarter the remaining and set aside. In a medium saucepan, stir together the mashed berries, sugar, cornstarch and a pinch of salt. Cook and stir until thick and bubbly. Continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes.

Fold remaining berries into cooled mixture. Pour into pie shell.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Top with whipped cream before serving.

Fruit Soda

2009-05-13T10:18:00.002-04:00

1-12 ounce can of melted fruit juice concentrate of choice
1 liter of club soda

Pour the juice concentrate into a 2-quart pitcher, pour in club soda. Gently stir. Enjoy!!

~Kinda~ Orange Julius

2009-05-13T10:09:00.002-04:00

1/3 cup of frozen orange juice
1/2 cup of cold water
1/2 cup of cold milk
1/4 cup of sugar
1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
2 cups of crushed ice

Pour liquid into blender. Add ice, blend until smooth and frothy.

Strawberry Surprise

2009-05-12T10:19:00.002-04:00

Crust:
2-1/2 cups of crushed pretzels
3/4 cup of melted butter
3 tablespoons of brown sugar

Middle Layer:
8 ounces of softened cream cheese
1 cup of sugar
8 ounces of cool whip

Topping:
6 ounce package of strawberry Jello
1 pound of sliced strawberries

Mix crust ingredients until well blended. Spread into a 9x13 cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Let cool.

Mix middle layer ingredients until well blended. Spread on crust.

For top layer...prepare Jello according to package instructions. Add strawberries. Chill partially to set, then pour over cream cheese mixture. Chill to fully set Jello. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Easy Penne Chicken

2009-05-12T09:57:00.002-04:00

1 Tablespoon of Olive oil
1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken, cut in pieces
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk of celery, chopped
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 can of cream of mushroom soup
2-1/4 cups of water
1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
2 cups of penne pasta

Heat oil in skillet, add chicken, garlic, celery and onion. Cook until browned, stirring often. Set chicken aside. In a large pot, combine water, soup and basil. Heat to boiling. Add uncooked pasta. Return to boil, reduce to medium heat and cook for ten minutes, or until pasta is tender. Add chicken mixture to pot and cook an additional 5 minutes.

Super Quick Monkey Bread

2009-05-11T09:10:00.002-04:00

4 cans of butter flavored biscuits
1-1/2 cups of sugar
1-1/2 sticks of margarine
5 teaspoons of cinnamon

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a tube cake pan. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. Cut biscuits into quarters, roll in sugar mixture and place in pan. Melt margarine in saucepan stir in remaining sugar mixture and bring to boil. Pour mixture over biscuits. Bake 45 minutes.
Turn onto plate while warm

Enjoy!!!

Angelo's Casserole

2009-05-11T08:50:00.002-04:00

1 pound hamburger
2 cups of cooked rice
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can of diced tomato's
1 8 ounce can of tomato sauce
1-1/2 cups of cottage cheese
2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
2 cups of Mozzarella cheese
Salt to taste

Optional:
Pepperoni
Black Olives
Mushrooms
Banana Peppers

Combine cooked rice and cottage cheese, spread in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Brown beef and onion until beef is done and onions are transparent. Add tomato's, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning and salt. Spread mixture over rice. Add any optional items at this time. Top with Mozzarella cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes until bubbly and cheese is golden brown.

Strawberry Yogurt Parfait For Mom

2009-05-08T11:35:00.002-04:00

1 cup of low-fat vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup of granola
1 cup of sliced strawberries
1 Tablespoon of maple syrup

Place 1/4 cup of yogurt in the bottom of 2 short glasses
Top with 1 Tablespoon of granola
Top with 1/4 cup of strawberries
Repeat the layers
Drizzle 1/2 Tablespoon over each

Makes 2 servings

Mother's Day Hash Brown Casserole

2009-05-08T11:18:00.002-04:00

8 large eggs
2 cups of milk
16 ounce frozen hash browns
1 medium red pepper diced
1 medium green pepper diced
1 medium onion diced
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of black pepper
2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
8 slices of bacon cut in 1 inch pieces
1 cup of shredded colby cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
spray 9x13 baking dish
in a large bowl whisk together eggs and milk
fold in hash brown, peppers, onions, garlic powder, and cheddar cheese.
Stir in half of the bacon pieces.
Pour into baking dish.
Top with remaining bacon and colby cheese.
Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.
Rest for 5 minutes before cutting.

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Pork Chop Casserole

2009-05-07T09:03:00.000-04:00

4 potatoes
4 pork chops
1 can of cheddar cheese soup
1 can of french onion soup

Thinly slice potatoes in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Arrange the pork chops on the potatoes. Combine soups and pour over the pork chops and potatoes. Cover with foil. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Quick Teriyaki Chicken

2009-05-06T09:12:00.000-04:00

1 (4 pound) chicken cut into pieces
1/2 cup of soy sauce
1 (12 ounce) can or bottle of tropical punch drink

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix the soy sauce and the tropical punch drink in a 9x13 baking dish. Add the chicken, turning to coat evenly. Bake, skin side down for 30 minutes. Turn, and bake an additional 30 minutes.

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2009-05-05T07:25:00.000-04:00

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Chicken Supreme

2009-05-05T07:11:00.000-04:00

1 can of cream of mushroom soup
1/2 pint of sour cream
1 large package of dried beef
8 slices of bacon
4 boneless chicken breasts

Wrap each piece of chicken in 2 slices of beef, then 2 slices of bacon. Place in shallow baking dish. Mix soup and sour cream together, pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 350 for 1 hour. Uncover and bake for an additional 1/2 hour.

2009-05-04T11:40:00.000-04:00

Potato Beef Casserole

4 medium potatoes, peeled and sliced

1 pound of cooked ground beef, drained

1 can of cream of chicken soup

1 can of vegetable soup

Combine all ingredients, transfer to a greased 2 quart baking dish.

Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 11/2 hours.