Don’t have time to cook during the week, try these quick and easy, freeze and reheat recipes to keep your family coming back for more.
Mouthwatering Plum Pie 2 T lemon juice 4 C purple plums (sliced) 1 C sugar 2 T quick cooking tapioca 1/2 t cinnamon 1/2 t nutmeg Freezer pie crust for 2 crusts 2 T butter or margarine Heavy duty aluminum foil Put the plums into a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with lemon juice. … Read more
Frozen Rosette Dessert Decorations 1 pt heavy cream 1/4 C confectioners’ sugar Food coloring Aluminum foil Cardboard Freezer bags Put the heavy cream and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Whip until mixture becomes stiff. Split into individual bowls for each color and add the food coloring. ( Use as much or as little … Read more
Frozen Ice Ring Decoration 2 qt ring mold 4 maraschino cherries (quartered to make 16 pieces) 16 orange sections 16 lemon peel strips 16 lime peel strips Pre-Chill the mold in the freezer for about an hour. Remove mold from the freezer, rinse in cold water to prepare. Do not dry the mold. Put … Read more
Have Me Later Chili 1 lb ground chuck 1 large onion (chopped) 2 garlic cloves (minced) 2 14 oz cans diced tomatoes 1 15 oz can tomato sauce 1 Tablespoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 15 oz cans chili beans 2 Tablespoon cornstarch (optional) 1/4 Cups … Read more
Peppermint Angel Cake 1 15 oz Pkg Angel Food Cake Mix 1/3 Cup chocolate mint cookies (crushed) 3/4 Cup chopped pecans 3 pints Peppermint ice cream (slightly soft) Aluminum foil Freezer wrap Mix the cake batter together as directed on the package. Pour the batter into an un-greased 10 in tube pan. Preheat oven … Read more
Meatball Mayhem 1/2 lb ground chuck 1/2 lb ground pork 1 1/2 Cups shredded Swiss cheese (divided) 1 egg (slightly beaten) 1 small onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon celery salt 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon allspice 3 Cups cooked rice (divided) 1 10 oz can cream of mushroom soup 3/4 Cup milk 3 garlic cloves … Read more
Busy days can lead to frustration when it comes to making dinner. Who has time to fix a meal when they don’t get home until 6pm or later? Better yet, who feels like cooking a meal after a hard day’s work? So, what’s a girl to do in order to avoid frozen dinners or worse … Read more
Pepperoni Spaghetti Bake 1 lb ground chuck 1 medium onion (chopped) 1 small green pepper (chopped) 1 4 oz can mushrooms, drained 1 26 oz jar pasta sauce 1 8 oz can tomato sauce 1 t Italian seasoning 1 lb spaghetti (broken into small pieces) 3/4 Cup milk 2 eggs (slightly beaten) 1 5 oz … Read more
Manicotti Manicotti pasta shells 1 medium onion (chopped) 2 garlic cloves – minced 1/4 Cup olive oil 3 Cup cooked ham (chopped) 1 Cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided) 6 Tablespoons butter 6 Tablespoons all purpose flour 3 Cups milk 2 Cups shredded Swiss cheese Freezer wrap Place the olive oil in a large skillet … Read more
In a Snap Meat Loaf 2 eggs 1 Cup milk 1/2 Cup white bread crumbs (soft) 3 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 2 lb ground chuck Aluminum foil Beat eggs and milk together in a large mixing bowl. Add the breadcrumbs, salt and pepper and blend together well. Sprinkle in the salt and pepper. … Read more
In a Flash Burgers 2 lb ground chuck Wax paper Freezer paper Butter or margarine Shape the ground chuck into four inch patties. Place the wax paper on a flat surface. Place a patty on the wax paper. Add a piece of wax paper to the top of the patty. Add another patty. Continue … Read more
Arctic Pickles 6 cucumbers (sliced thin) 1 large red onion (sliced thin) 2 Tablespoon salt 1 Cup white vinegar 3/4 Cup sugar Freezer containers Place the cucumbers and onions together in a large mixing bowl, Add the salt. Mix well. Let stand for 2 hours at room temperature. Rinse the cucumbers and onion in … Read more