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Mama's Fast and Frugal Recipes

Creamed Cabbage- Norwegian Style

(19 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

I remember eating this when I was younger. It was the only way I liked cabbage then. This seems to really bring out the sweetness of the vegetable and remove any harshness- which kids just do not enjoy. As a kid it looked like something drenched... MORE»

Recipe #169475

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Norwegian Rice Pudding - Risengryn Grod

(16 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

We used to have this a lot when I was a kid. Not only is it yummy and filling - it is cheap! MORE»

Recipe #169479

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Fruit and Yogurt Treat

(20 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

There is a book about "Why French Women Don't Get Fat" that says French ladies eat yogurt daily and that helps them to eat less of the fattening stuff. I am all for anything that helps me eat less- ie NOT GET FATter..... So here is a... MORE»

Recipe #172160

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Mama's Fruit Cobbler

(21 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Fast and easy. Very unusual topping made with bread- but you can't tell! Use whatever fruit you would like. My family says this is THE best cobbler EVER! I like it bc it is made with things that I always have on hand and can be thrown together in... MORE»

Recipe #151788

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Mama's Cilantro Cream Sauce

(23 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

This is the sauce from my Reggae Wraps recipe. After several people asked me to post it separately I gave in. This sauce is great on just about anything but shoe leather! WONDERFUL on ASIAN cuisine, INDIAN dishes, just about anything that is... MORE»

Recipe #166779

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Texas Cheesecake Sheet Cake

(13 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

My dear friend Lisa made this one day and brought it to work to share. I BEGGED and pleaded her for the recipe because it was so yummy and delish! I was shocked at just how simple it is when she emailed it to me. She got it somewhere on the web-... MORE»

Recipe #164037

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Beef Steak in Beer

(9 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

My hubbies two favorite things! Tender steak in a creamy mushroom sauce! Can use any cut of beef- even cheap ones will come out tender. So yummy and easy! MORE»

Recipe #136829

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Mashed Root Veggies - "stappa"

(13 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Fantastic dish for the holidays or any day! Really homey and good! Great way to sneak different veggies into picky eaters diets! Any root veggies can be used just use the same measurements provided here. I usually leave out the parsnips since my... MORE»

Recipe #134939

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German Cabbage Casserole - Kohl Und Hackfleisch

(43 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Cabbage and meat mildly seasoned with garlic and onions in a creamy cheese sauce and topped with breadcrumbs for a pretty presentation! A real comfort food. Even those who say they HATE cabbage will eat this and like it! I have even made this... MORE»

Recipe #134945

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Easy Ground Beef Gyros

(15 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

From the Texas Beef Council posted for the Greek portion of the Zaar World Tour. Feel free to up the seasonings on the beef if you like it really flavorful. As Saraghina states, leftover roast would be great here too! MORE»

Recipe #142823

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Creamy Dill Sauce

(6 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Yummy on fish or veggies! Found on What's cooking America and adapted to fit my family's tastes. Very indicative of Scandinavian and some Europian food as well as the areas that have been influenced by those countries. You can make this full fat... MORE»

Recipe #136445

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Easy Grilled Lime Chicken- W/ OAMC Directions Too!

(38 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Thaw and marinade your chicken breasts at the same time in this wonderful concoction! Toss it all in a zipper seal bag and throw in the refrigerator. Ready the next day to throw on the grill! The seasonings are a fusion of Asian and SW flavors... MORE»

Recipe #135664

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Low Fat Creamy Baked Salmon

(10 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

From What's Cooking America. Delicious way to easily prepare salmon. So yummy! This recipe not only appeals to North America- U.S. and Canada- also fits quite well in French, Scandinavian and Eastern European cultures and cuisines. MORE»

Recipe #136443

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Lemon Whippersnappers, Since We are All Young at Heart!

(17 reviews) Posted by Tinks  

Very light and fun cookies, and so simple! This lovely recipe is again from my Lone Star Legacy Cookbook! MORE»

Recipe #34235

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Greek Garden Salad for 2

(8 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

From Taste of Home Cooking for 2. Green peppers, fresh olives and lots of feta! Only two steps to an amazing looking salad. I have not made this yet but it sounds wonderful. Submitted for Zaar World Tour 2005 MORE»

Recipe #141368

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Easy Spicy Shrimp Pasta - Low Fat

(46 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Romantic little recipe for two that wont leave you too full to flirt! Yummy garlic and wine sauce coat the shrimp and pasta. A salad and some crusty fresh bread would be very nice with this and a nice chablis or chardonnay wouldn't hurt... MORE»

Recipe #144728

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Chilled Cantaloupe Soup

(10 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

Very refreshing and light. Great start to any meal! Melon, lime and mint- oooohhhhh so fresh and inviting! Posted for Zaar's World Tour 2005- the ingredients are popular in Australia, Asia, Mexico and the SW. MORE»

Recipe #135141

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Margarita Pie With a Pretzel Crust!

(14 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

A W E S O M E! The crust makes this so decidely different and yummy! A margarita flavored creamy filling in a crunchy pretzel pie crust! Now that is my kind of dessert! So good I hurt myself! MORE»

Recipe #135671

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Moroccan Summer Salad

(9 reviews) Posted by mama's kitchen  

For Zaar World Tour 2005 MORE»

Recipe #134947

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