Budget Dinner Recipes

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Budget Christmas Dinner

This Budget Christmas Dinner recipe is a milestone for another reason, my first ever roast dinner. I simplified the recipe a little bit but these changes dropped the ingredients cost significantly. This is a traditional British Christmas dinner with all the ..

Sausage Budget Dinner

Preheat browning dish 6 MINUTES on HIGH. Layer franks, onions, carrots and cabbage in dish. Dissolve bouillon in water, pour over combined ingredients, sprinkle marjoram on top. Cover. MICROWAVE 8 to 10 MINUTES on HIGH, or until carrots are

Budget Boiled Dinner

1. Place shoulder roll, brown sugar and pickling spices in a kettle; add water to cover. Cover and simmer for 1 1/4 hours, or until meat is almost tender. 2. While meat cooks, cut leafy tops to within 1 inch of beets. (This helps beets keep their rich color.) ..

Budget-friendly Ground Beef Stroganoff

Brown 1 pound of ground beef with 4 slices of crisp, chopped bacon and 1 small chopped onion. Stir in 10 3/4 oz. can of cream of mushroom soup, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika. Cook, uncovered, over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring ..

Chicken Dinner Crepes

Saute the mushrooms in a bit of butter or oil, and set aside. Saute the green beans just until hot. Add the green pepper and tomato, and saute until all is tender. Add the chicken and the mushrooms, and blend in the bechamel sauce. Add salt and pepper. Fill ..

Macaroni Chicken Dinner

Gradually add macaroni and salt to rapidly boiling water so water continues to boil; cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender. Drain macaroni in colander. While macaroni is cooking, beat egg and 2 tablespoons water until just mixed. Dip chicken ..

Bayou Pan Dinner

This Bayou Pan Dinner is an awesome supper to whip up in minutes. Kidney beans and bacon forms such an interesting combination in this Bayou Pan Dinner and when poured over plain boiled rice it is imply awesome! Make it to believe it!

One Pot Turkey Dinner

Season turkey thighs with salt and pepper; brown slowly in oil. Add onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, basil and thyme to the skillet; saute lightly. Dissolve bouillon cubes in 1 cup water; pour over turkey and heat to a boil. Turn heat low; cover and ..

Boiled Beef Dinner

Cut ribs into individual sections, about 2l/2 inches wide; trim excess fat. Combine beef, water, Worcestershire sauce, onions, celery, parsley, bay leaf and salt in a large saucepot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, 1 hour. Add carrots and ..

Layered Dinner

Preheat oven to 350°. Place layers as listed into a buttered 2-quart casserole. Salt and pepper the rice layer as desired. Sprinkle wheat germ on top. Cover with a tight-fitting cover or heavy foil; bake 2 hours or until vegetables are tender and rice is ..

Chicken Dinner Crepes

Saute the mushrooms in a bit of butter or oil, and set aside. Saute the green beans just until hot. Add the green pepper and tomato, and saute until all is tender. Add the chicken and the mushrooms, and blend in the bechamel sauce. Add salt and pepper. Fill ..

Lemony Fish Dinner

Thaw fish for 30 minutes. Cut partially thawed fish into 5 pieces Place fish in a greased shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, in a 350° oven for 30 to 35 minutes or till fish flakes easily with a fork. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan bring broccoli and 1/2 ..

Boiled Dinner

Boiled Dinner has a juicy taste. The beef and vegetables give the Boiled Dinner an ostentatious taste. Boiled Dinner is inspired by restaurants globally. Must catch

Thrifty Skillet Dinner

Heat margarine in large skillet. Pinch off walnut sized pieces of beef. Place into skillet and stir gently to brown slightly. Add onion and green pepper; simmer until limp. Add tomatoes, salt, pepper and basil. Cover and cook while you slice zucchini ..

Pork And Vegetable Dinner

Cut pork into 1/2-inch cubes. In a skillet brown pork cubes in hot oil. Add 3/4 cup water, sherry, soy sauce, and ginger. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cut green pepper into strips and onion into thin wedges. Add green pepper, onion, and ..

One Skillet Eggplant Dinner

Pour enough vegetable oil into a large frying pan to coat. Fry eggplant gently until browned on both sides. Add more oil as necessary. Turn down heat, add vegetables, pour tomato sauce over all. If tomato sauce does not contain herbs, add oregano and sweet ..

Denim Dumpling Dinner

Denim Dumpling Dinner has an out of this world taste. The chicken and cheese gives the Denim Dumpling Dinner a gripping taste. Denim Dumpling Dinner is inspired by restaurants globally. Must try

Planked Fish Fillet Dinner

Planked Fish Fillet Dinner has a succulent taste. The fish and vegetables give the Planked Fish Fillet Dinner an incredible taste. Planked Fish Fillet Dinner is inspired by restaurants across the world. Must try

Chinese Walnut Tofu Dinner

Toast walnuts in hot vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok. Remove walnuts and drain on paper towels. Stir in onion, celery, and mushrooms. Stir-fry until onion is tender. Mixtogether the vegetable broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, and sherry. Pour into ..

Sherbos Seven Layer Dinner

Preheat oven to 350° or use slow cooker. Brown ground beef and chopped onion lightly in hot oil. Place potatoes in bottom of 3-quart casserole dish or slow cooker. Sprinkle rice on top of potatoes evenly. Follow, in layers, with meat mixture, green pepper, ..

Skillet Rice Supper

Brown frankfurters in butter in a skillet. Add Spanish rice, green beans, catsup and salt; simmer until heated through. Sprinkle onions on top;

Valentine Special Dinner

A simple to make Valentine special dinner

Special Valentine Dinner

Surprise her on valentine with this simple and easy valentine special dinner recipe. The video is a step by step guide to making the evening truly special for the two of you. She is surely going to fall in over with you all over again with this wonderful ..

Layered Dinner

Preheat oven to 350°. Place layers as listed into a buttered 2-quart casserole. Salt and pepper the rice layer as desired. Sprinkle wheat germ on top. Cover with a tight-fitting cover or heavy foil; bake 2 hours or until vegetables are tender and rice is ..

One Skillet Eggplant Dinner

Pour enough vegetable oil into a large frying pan to coat. Fry eggplant gently until browned on both sides. Add more oil as necessary. Turn down heat, add vegetables, pour tomato sauce over all. If tomato sauce does not contain herbs, add oregano and sweet ..

Chinese Walnut Tofu Dinner

Toast walnuts in hot vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok. Remove walnuts and drain on paper towels. Stir in onion, celery, and mushrooms. Stir-fry until onion is tender. Mixtogether the vegetable broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, and sherry. Pour into ..

Sherbos Seven Layer Dinner

Preheat oven to 350° or use slow cooker. Brown ground beef and chopped onion lightly in hot oil. Place potatoes in bottom of 3-quart casserole dish or slow cooker. Sprinkle rice on top of potatoes evenly. Follow, in layers, with meat mixture, green pepper, ..

Dinner Nachos

1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with foil and spray with cooking spray. Spread chips on prepared baking sheets, sprinkle with cheese, and bake until cheese is just melted, about 8 minutes. Turn off oven. 2. Meanwhile, in a nonstick 12-inch ..

Breakfast For Dinner Burritos

1. Stack tortillas and wrap in foil. Place in oven and heat oven to 350°F. Let tortillas warm for at least 5 minutes. 2. In a medium bowl, beat together eggs, chilies, and salsa. In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add egg mixture and ..

Strawberry Marlow

Defrost the strawberries and drain well. Place the juice and marshmallows in the top of a double boiler. Heat until the marshmallows are melted. Chill. Add the strawberries and lemon rind. Fold in the whipped cream. Pour into refrigerator trays and ..

Swiss Cheese And Bacon Crepes

Fry the bacon until crisp; drain the fat. Place 1 slice Swiss cheese on a quarter of each crepe so that the crepe can be folded up into one-quarter of its original size. Place some bacon on the cheese, and fold up the crepe. Lightly brown the crepes in the ..

Swiss Cheese And Bacon Crepes

Fry the bacon until crisp; drain the fat. Place 1 slice Swiss cheese on a quarter of each crepe so that the crepe can be folded up into one-quarter of its original size. Place some bacon on the cheese, and fold up the crepe. Lightly brown the crepes in the ..

Carpaccio

Almost freeze the meat so that it will be easy to slice thin... very, very thin. Place a few slices on each guest's plate, and then garnish with the remaining ingredients. This is a classic antipasto in Italy; it also makes a great summer dinner with a large ..

Carpaccio

Almost freeze the meat so that it will be easy to slice thin . Very, very thin. Place a few slices on each guest's plate, and then garnish with the remaining ingredients. This is a classic antipasto in Italy; it also makes a great summer dinner with a large ..

Italian Tomato Salad

Mix the white onions with the tomatoes. Add the parsley, oregano, and fennel dressing. Add salt and pepper. Let this marinate for a few hours before dinner, and then be ready to be sorry you did not make

Italian Tomato Salad

Italian Tomato Salad is a delicious treat you'll love to gorge on. Prepare the Italian Tomato Salad effortlessly in minutes and let us know your remarks after thorougly enjoying the

Russian Garlic Salad

Russian Garlic Salad is a sinfully delicious recipe that leaves a memorable taste. I often serve the Russian Garlic Salad as side dish for dinner parties at home for a change. Try this brilliant recipe for Russian Garlic

Eggplant With Lamb And Pine Nuts

Brown the lamb along with the onion in the garlic and oil. Add the salt, pepper, tomato sauce, red wine, cinnamon, allspice, and pine nuts. Cook for about 15 minutes while the sauce reduces a bit. Cut the eggplant into 1/2 inch thick slices. Lightly brown ..

Italian Vegetable Saute

Italian Vegetable Saute is an amazingly delicious recipe. Try this Italian Vegetable recipe; I am sure you will have a huge fan following for this

Italian Vegetable Saute

In a pot of boiling water blanch the carrots€”i.e., boil them for about 5 or 6 minutes, or until they are tender; remove, and cool. Add the cauliflower to the same boiling water and cook until barely tender; remove, and cool. Add the zucchini to the pot, ..

Eggplant With Lamb And Pine Nuts

Brown the lamb along with the onion in the garlic and oil. Add the salt, pepper, tomato sauce, red wine, cinnamon, allspice, and pine nuts. Cook for about 15 minutes while the sauce reduces a bit. Cut the eggplant into 1/2 inch-thick slices. Lightly brown ..

Bouillabaisse

In a long stockpot, saute in the olive oil the yellow onions, leeks, tomatoes, and garlic for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the water, fish heads and bones, parsley head, bay leaves, thyme, fennel, saffron, orange peel, salt, pepper, Tabasco if ..

Squid In Tomato Sauce

Saute the garlic in the olive oil. Add the yellow onion, celery, green pepper, carrots, and parsley. When all the vegetables are tender, add the tomato sauce. Add the wine and the soup stock. Bring to a simmer, and add salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, and ..

Squid In Tomato Sauce

Saute the garlic in the olive oil. Add the yellow onion, celery, green pepper, carrots, and parsley. When all the vegetables are tender, add the tomato sauce. Add the wine and the soup stock. Bring to a simmer, and add salt, pepper, oregano, rosemary, and ..

Bouillabaisse

In a long stockpot, saute in the olive oil the yellow onions, leeks, tomatoes, and garlic for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the water, fish heads and bones, parsley head, bay leaves, thyme, fennel, saffron, orange peel, salt, pepper, Tabasco if ..

Spiced Lamb Patty With Fig And Mustard Sauce

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Bistro Chicken And Tomato Rolls

Hi Everyone! I host a little internet show called "2 for 10 (with Melissa)". ALL of my recipes follow the same three rules: Dinner for 2, it must cost less than $10, and it has to be prepared in 20 minutes or less. Look, I have a full-time job, and I just ..

Ham-seasoned Soup Beans With Cornbread

Empty the 2 cans of pinto beans, including liquid, into a medium saucepan. Add the ham chunks, including liquid, to the beans. Stir together, and place over low heat while you prepare your cornbread. (Stir the beans occasionally.) In a large bowl, combine 3/4 ..

Great Grilled Cheese

Want to make your grilled cheese great? I'll show you how to make a filling and delicious Serrano Ham and Gouda grilled cheese sandwich. Grilled Cheese is a great budget friendly dinner that's easy and fast to

Strawberry Marlow

Defrost the strawberries and drain well. Place the juice and marshmallows in the top of a double boiler. Heat until the marshmallows are melted. Chill. Add the strawberries and lemon rind. Fold in the whipped cream. Pour into refrigerator trays and ..

Thirty Minute Pizza

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2) Grease two 14-inch round pizza pans lightly with oil. 3) Follow the instructions to open up the dinner crescent rolls. Separate the dough traingles. Place the traingles from 2 packets and arrange them in the ..

Lemon And Champagne Sherbet

Boil the sugar in the water for 5 minutes. Allow to cool completely. Add the juices and the wine. Chill. Freeze. When just about frozen, whip the cream and fold in. Freeze a bit more. Great between courses at formal

Pizza Beer Soaked & Injected Barbecue Brisket

Chef Tom & Mamma Mia show you how to prepare traditional (or not so traditional) Texas Style Barbecue Brisket using our World's First Culinary Beer, "Mamma Mia Pizza Beer." The Brisket is marinated & slow cooked to

It’s Easy To Make Your Own Sushi

While sushi at its most sophisticated is undeniably haute cuisine, at its simplest, sushi is just vinegared rice. It’s easy to make a simple sushi. You just heat a vinegar sauce, cook some rice and toss together. Then prep a few no-cook fillings and ..

Zucchini Fritters

Grate the squash and drain in a colander for 1 hour. Mix the eggs, milk, and flour into a smooth batter. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add mint to taste (I use about 1 teaspoon dried mint in this recipe. If using fresh mint leaf, chop about 1 tablespoon.) Mix ..

Chicken And Lemon Mold

In a medium saucepan, dissolve the gelatin in the broth, wine, and lemon juice over low heat. Stir until dissolved. Mix the cooked chicken with the gelatin mixture. Spray a 1-quart mold with Pam. You may wish to decorate the inside of the mold with some of ..

Queen Victoria's Christmas Trifles

Queen Victoria's Christmas Trifles is a wonderfully delicious and delightful dessert that you can prepare for your Christmas dinners. It is a s-splendid finishing touch for your dinner! Try this Queen Victoria's Christmas Trifles recipe for

Mexican Cole Slaw

Use the Mexican Cole Slaw to add a sinfully tempting element to your dinner spread! This brilliant Mexican Cole Slaw recipe is sure to get you some

A Southern Salad

Prepare to be astounded by the mouthwatering flavors and texture of the Southern Salad. Tasty and addictive, the Southern Salad can be served for a party or simple enjoyed at a family

A Vegetarian Oriental Stir Fry

The Vegetarian Oriental Stir Fry is an incomparable dish with a wonderful flavor. This yummy dish can bee put together in no time and is perfect for your week da dinners. Just try making this Vegetarian Oriental Stir Fry for your yourself!

Thirty Minute Pizza

GETTING READY 1) Preheat the oven to 400°F. 2) In two 14-inch round pizza pans, lightly brush the oil. MAKING 3) Open the crescent rolls as per the package directions, then unroll, remove and fit the dough triangles from 2 packages into each pizza pan. 4) ..

Warm Steak Goat Cheese And Arugula Salad

1. Heat broiler. Sprinkle both sides of steak with lemon pepper and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Broil steak about 4 inches from the heat, turning once, about 12 minutes total for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board, cover loosely with foil, and let stand 5 ..

Ukrainian Cabbage Meat Soup A One Dish Meal

Ukrainian Cabbage Meat Soup is definitely a tasty One Dish Meal! A unique Soup that is simply irresistible, it is perfect for your parties or a grand dinner at home! I made this for my husband for our anniversary dinner and he loved it! Try the Ukrainian ..

Summer Tomato Soup With Basil Cream

Summer Tomato Soup With Basil Cream is a perfect appetizer for an elaborate weekday dinner. This tasty dish is my husbands favorite and it is not so difficult to put together. Try this excellent Summer Tomato Soup With Basil Cream recipe at

Marinated Steak Teriyaki

This Marinated Steak Teriyaki is absolutely delightful and great to pep up those Friday dinners. This tasty Marinated Steak Teriyaki dish is sure to catch you by surprise and get you hooked to its tantalizing flavors. Trust

Lime Sorbet In Lime Cups

Lime Sorbet In Lime Cups is the perfect finishing touch for a dinner! You can whip up this tasty Lime Sorbet In Lime Cups with ease! Try this wonderful recipe for yourself! Trust me, you will love

Mandarin Cranberry Sorbet

Mandarin Cranberry Sorbet is a delicious and extremely easy to make dessert. I served this tasty dessert for dinner when a friend came over and she just couldn’t et enough of it! Try this easy Mandarin Cranberry Sorbet recipe!

Pumpkin And Porcini

Pumpkin And Porcini is a unique and exquisite preparation that is perfect for your dinner parties. Though I am not too much of a pumpkin fan I love the Pumpkin And Porcini dish. I am sure your guests too will love the Pumpkin And

Hearty Bulgur Pilaf

The Hearty Bulgur Pilaf is simply yummy. It will fit into any dinner spread and will be loved by all. Trust me, you really need to try the Hearty Bulgur

Duck Pork And Sausage Casserole

Put beans to soak in ample water overnight. Defrost the duck. Remove the wings and set aside. Remove the giblets from within. Cut the duck into dinner-size pieces. Legs, thighs, breasts each cut in two. Reserve the back and tail for the stock. Place the ..

Fashioned Blueberry Pie With Lemon Crust

This Fashioned Blueberry Pie With Lemon Crust is absolutely delightful and great to pep up those weekend family dinners. Enjoy the addictive flavors of the Fashioned Blueberry Pie With Lemon Crust!

Caribbean Game Hens

Caribbean Game Hens are a unique hen preparation that you can serve at home for a grand dinner. I made this for my mother in law at a family get together and she loved it! Try the Caribbean Game Hens and you will understand

Paella

Heat a large paella pan or a large frying pan. If you do not have a paella pan, plan on doing the sauteing in a regular frying pan and then placing the ingredients in a large, but shallow, Dutch oven. Add 1/4 cup of the oil and brown the chicken ..

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