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Mama's Fast and Frugal Recipes

Steak Caesar Salad

(2 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Fast and YUM! 15 minutes takes that prepackaged salad from plain old plain old to WOW in no time! Ok, ok--so WHO's the ROCK STAR NOW?? YOU are! Zaar's program will not take Caesar salad kit so I have listed it as lettuce BUT know that you need the... MORE»

Recipe #253077

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Cheesy Pepper Muffins Mix - Gift in a Jar

Posted by mama's kitchen  

What could be better than a gift from your kitchen? This year I am planning to do a bunch of those 'Gifts in a Jar" recipes for the holiday season! This one is terrific! MORE»

Recipe #253170

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Peanut Butter S'mores Bars - Gift in a Jar

(2 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

WOW! So good! This is LOVE in a jar! hehehe Great for gift giving and a GREAT project for kids of all ages! Wonderful to do on a rainy day or ANY day. You will need to attach a card to the jar with the directions to finish the 'smores'. I like to... MORE»

Recipe #253172

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Five Minute Sweet Peppered Cabbage

(12 reviews) Posted by Sharon123  

This is a good, basic way to cook cabbage. Sweetened by cooking in generously salted water (believe it or not), meltingly tender and sparked with tasty vinegar and black pepper, this cabbage is good hot or at room temperature. And it holds a week... MORE»

Recipe #119430

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Stuffed Crust Pizza Snacks

(6 reviews) Posted by Vseward (Chef~V)  

These are so simple to make, the kids love them. Tasty little pizza snacks are great with the sauce. MORE»

Recipe #188036

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Veg-Out Soup

(26 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

This yummy soup is a great one pot, fast fix meal. Wonderful for those busy weekdays or any day. Created for RSC 9. MORE»

Recipe #211570

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Reggae Wraps

(83 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

This juicy chicken and tangy cream sauce are wonderful for lunch or supper. On the go? These are great warm or cold and make great lunch, picnic or beach fare! They are very portable when wrapped in foil. Perfect with fresh island fruit and a cold... MORE»

Recipe #161334

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One Dish Spicy Chicken Macaroni and Cheese

(13 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Looking for something new and different? Tired of the same old thing? Try this quick and easy stove top one dish meal that uses top quality pantry items and staples and cooks in one pot! Less dishes, less time, equals a happy MAMA! NOTE: Instead... MORE»

Recipe #188814

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Easy Egg Drop Soup

(22 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Easy and yummy. Perfect for sick tummies. MORE»

Recipe #174026

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General Tso's Chicken

(119 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Wow! This is even better than the BEST I have had in my fave Chinese restaurant. To make the meal go quickly prep everything the day or night before and store in the fridge. To make this easy to understand I have changed the terms to cornstarch... MORE»

Recipe #164706

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Amazing Coconut Pie

(33 reviews) Posted by Janet Knowles  

A favorite recipe from the 1977 "Proven Baker's Secrets to Bake Yourself Proud"--an insert from a magazine of that year. Very easy to make. Makes its own crust. MORE»

Recipe #97930

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Corn Dog Muffins

(46 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

I made these for two picky young boys who stayed with us while their dad was in the hospital. It went over so well I had to make another batch! They are also a great item to store in the fridge for snacks or lunch boxes. Eat cold or heat for 30... MORE»

Recipe #143494

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Baked Parmesan Fish

(45 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Healthier and tastier way to serve fish. I have used flounder, catfish, grouper, perch and tilapia with great results. MORE»

Recipe #151785

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24k Carrots

(134 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Carrots coated with a yummy butter, brown sugar and ginger sauce. I grew up eating these in Texas but the added the added ginger they could fit into many categories for ZWT. Easy, quick and yummy!-- GREAT way to get kids to enjoy this veggie! If... MORE»

Recipe #152441

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Green Beans from a Can That Don't Taste Like It!

(65 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

As fast as you can heat a can of veggies you can have this special side ready to serve! I hate canned green beans yet this is one veggie my dd will eat without complaint. This forced me to find a way to make us both happy. Hope you enjoy this one! MORE»

Recipe #162873

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Chicken Gyros for 2

(45 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Tender marinated chicken and a creamy cucumber yogurt sauce tucked into a pita, topped with lettuce and tomato if you like. Sounds like a great lunch to me! Cooked in or outside! Note: time to make does NOT include 1 hour marinating time. from... MORE»

Recipe #141367

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Mama's ' Bestest' Biscuits

(48 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

My kids named 'em this 'cuz they is so good! LOL Great with soups, stews, jams, jellies or just by themselves. Who ever said homemade was hard just didn't know Mama! Extra note: Edited 3/07 to answer questions and help you make these come out... MORE»

Recipe #134775

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Zucchini They Will Eat!

(20 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Quick and easy- hot and cheesy! Seasonings, bacon and two cheeses make this a really yummy side that is sure to please the pickiest people! Southern women will add bacon and cheese to any healthy veggie! MORE»

Recipe #151956

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"so I Cheated" Refrigerator Dills

(2 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Ya so it is kinda cheating- BUT these come out so good everytime. Fast, simple and easy. Just don't tell 'em you cheated! They keep for 6 months in the fridge but always disappear faster than that! A family recipe here in TX. MORE»

Recipe #134787

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Naked Tater All the Way

(10 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

This is a fast dish that you can use up those leftover boiled or mashed potatoes in or boil some up to use here. Tastes just like a baked potato without the jacket- NAKED and mixed with all the yummy toppings you normally put inside it all mixed... MORE»

Recipe #135691

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