I would suggest always using fresh Shrimp. If you live near the coast, try one of those little seafood stands near where the fishing boats come in. They usually have the fresh good stuff. Freezer Shrimp Stew 1/2 Cup olive oil 1 clove garlic (chopped fine) 1 medium onion (chopped) 2 green onions (chopped) … Read more
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but lunch is what gets you through until dinner time. The price of school lunches rises each year and it is hard for some parents to keep up. This is besides the fact that many lunch menus, not just in schools either, are not … Read more
I would suggest getting aluminum pie pans and freezing them in the pie pans, so they are easier to use when you take them out of the freezer. Why not make it easy when you want to use it. Pie Crust from the Freezer 2 C sifted all purpose flour 1 t salt 3/4 … Read more
This dish tenderizes, moistens, and extracts flavor from a long slow marinate in a garlic yogurt, so you wind up with a skinless grilled chicken that is as yummy as it is good for you. We suggest you serve this with an Arab flat-bread or soft pita and fresh yogurt. Afghan Chicken 2 large clov … Read more
Always good to make things in advance and have dinner ready in the freezer so you can just thaw it out and pop it in the oven. I always omit the Worcestershire Sauce, because I am allergic to fish and it has anchovies in it. Crispy Chicken from the Freezer 2 1/2 lbs fryer … Read more
It is great to make the dough in advance, so you have it when you want a quick biscuit to go with dinner. Clover Leaf Biscuits 1 3/4 C warm water (should be 105 to 115 degrees (check with thermometer)) 2 pkg active dry yeast 1/2 C sugar 1 T salt 1 egg 1/4 … Read more
It is the first meal we eat when we get up in the morning. After a long night of sleep, we can’t do without it if we want to get our bodies going. No, I’m not talking about coffee. I’m referring to breakfast. Here are some ideas for breakfast that don’t require a drive-thru window. … Read more
Cool Lemon Treats 1 C toasted rice cereal (crushed) 3 eggs (separated) 1/2 C sugar 1 T lemon peel (grated) 1/3 C lemon juice 1 C heavy whipping cream 6 small foil pie pans Freezer paper Place egg whites in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until peaks … Read more
Chocolate Drop Peanut Butter Cookies 1 Cup Sugar 1/2 Cup Crisco Shorting 1 egg 3 Tbsp Natural Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1/3 Cup Milk 1 tsp Vanilla 1 3/4 Cups All-Purpose Flour 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1/2 tsp Salt 1 Cup Reese’s Peanut Butter Chips Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix together sugar, Crisco, egg, chocolate, … Read more
Chicken Bowls 1 whole chicken 2 celery stalks (chopped) 1 medium onion (chopped) 1 Tbsp parsley 1 bay leaf 2 tsp salt 8 Cups water 1 10 oz pkg frozen baby carrots, partially thawed 1 10 oz pkg frozen peas, partially thawed 1 6 oz can mushrooms, drained 1 Cup light cream 1/4 tsp … Read more
Burritos That Are Sure To Please 3 boneless chicken breasts 1/2 jar (16 oz size salsa) 1 14.5 oz can refried beans 1 8 oz pkg shredded taco cheese 1 8 count pkg burrito size tortillas Wax paper Freezer bags Place the chicken breasts in a large sauce pan and cover with salsa. Add … Read more
We try to save money on our food bills but with a family, that is a trick in itself. Fresh fruits and veggies seem to cost more and spoil sooner. If you and your family love to eat fresh fruits, one way to be sure they won’t spoil is to dry them. Dried fruits … Read more