I found the new Philadelphia Cooking Cream and decided to use the $1.50/1 Coupon to get it cheap. I made this Chicken Penne Pasta Recipe. I put together this dish with what we had in the fridge and changed up the recipe a bit from the box. The Cooking Cream is kinda a cheat - instead of making a cream sauce - it made it super fast and almost impossible to screw up. {Note, I … [Read more...] about Recipe: Chicken Penne Pasta
Pasta & Rice
Chili and Rice Recipe
This recipe is easy to make and stretches a long way. You can adjust how spicy it is to your liking. Ingredients 1lb. Ground Beef 3 tablespoons Chili Powder 1 tablespoon of Tumeric 1 teaspoon onion salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 clove garlic 1/2 small onion, diced 2 12-15 oz cans kidney beans 3 cups of rice 1 can tomato sauce 1 … [Read more...] about Chili and Rice Recipe
Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe
I am not a big fan of Hamburger Helper from the box. However, my son likes it. This is my compromise! It is super easy and the kiddos love it. Ingredients: 8 oz of Elbow Macaroni 1 cup Shredded Four Cheese 1 Can of condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup 3/4 can of water (using mushroom soup can) 3/4 lb ground beef 1. Boil pasta according to package. 2. Brown ground beef … [Read more...] about Homemade Hamburger Helper Recipe
Terrific Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
This is the final recipe from the Brined Turkey. Ingredients 2 lbs turkey, cooked and cut to bite size 1 lbs sliced mushrooms 6 tablespoons butter or margarine 6 tablespoons flour 1 cup chicken broth 2 cups Kikkoman Pearl Original Soymilk 10 oz Spaghetti - do not use the entire 16oz box 1 cup parmesan cheese 1 cup mozzarella Salt & Pepper 1. Melt butter in … [Read more...] about Terrific Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe
Alfredo Sauce
I've heard that so many people have problems with Alfredo Sauce. I find alfredo to be one of the easiest sauces to make. I don't even use fresh cheese - too much work for me! This is a 10 minute sauce that is delish. It is also very economical to make. The Victims: 3/4 Stick of Butter 8 fl oz Heavy Whipping Cream 2 cloves of garlic pressed 1 1/2 Cup of Italian Finely … [Read more...] about Alfredo Sauce
Alfredo Sauce
I've heard that so many people have problems with Alfredo Sauce. I find alfredo to be one of the easiest sauces to make. I don't even use fresh cheese - too much work for me! This is a 10 minute sauce that is delish. It is also very economical to make. The Victims: 3/4 Stick of Butter 8 fl oz Heavy Whipping Cream 2 cloves of garlic pressed 1 1/2 Cup of Italian Finely … [Read more...] about Alfredo Sauce
Chicken Scampi
I had to use up some chicken breast that I had in the refrigerator. I wasn't inspired to do anything fancy. So I made a Chicken Scampi like meal. I am sure that this isn't exactly a "real scampi" but it is what I thought was. Because I cook most of the time without a recipe, I estimate how much of each item I used. Feel free to use less or more depending on your individual … [Read more...] about Chicken Scampi
Cream Cheese Rigatoni
If you haven't noticed, I like to cook simple, hearty one dish meals. This is a easy to make meal. It is rich and fulls you up fast. It is also inexpensive to make! The Victims 1lb of Rigatoni Pasta 1 lb of ground beef (my burger was still frozen in the picture) 1 jar of seasoned spaghetti sauce 1 tablespoon Parsley 1 cup sour cream 1 cup softened cream cheese salt and … [Read more...] about Cream Cheese Rigatoni
Recipe: Prosciutto Pasta
This is a quick, easy to make meal with lots of color! I try to keep my recipes very frugal. This recipe has a great taste without spending alot of money! I found this recipe in Cooking Pleasures Magazine and it has become a family staple! The Victims 8 oz. Penne Pasta 1 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 large zucchini or 2 medium zucchini (sliced) 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 2 garlic … [Read more...] about Recipe: Prosciutto Pasta