Recipezaar: Inexpensive,OAMC/Freezer/Make Ahead recipes

Byndii's Potato Salad

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 13:40:53 -0400

I've always loved my mum's potato salad, this is my rendition of it :) Hers is the exact same as this minus the honey mustard. I like to think the mustard adds a nice touch! Cooking time doesn't include fridge time - this tastes great having rested a few hours refridgerated after cooking :). -- posted by ByNDii

Alphabet Chicken Soup (Crock Pot)

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:41:56 -0400

From 1001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes. This could be OAMC if you don't add the pasta before freezing. No tomatoes. -- posted by dicentra

Ham Potato Puffs

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:18:28 -0400

A versatile, easy recipe for leftover mashed potatoes and ham. Serve with steamed green beans, cauliflower, corn on the cob, or broccoli. Concerning the seasonings, the exact cheese, the use of green onion, or maybe bacon instead of ham, feel free to experiment. I also think if you had ham and some sort of leftover potato casserole you could use the same technique. In any case, relax and have fun with your leftovers! -- posted by WiGal

Lentil Vegetable Soup With Ham

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:36:54 -0400

From 1001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes -- posted by dicentra

Outback Steakhouse Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:55:52 -0400

My good friend Alicia has an obession for the Ranch dressing served at Outback steakhouse. She has tried to duplicate it for years with no success. So I searched until I found the recipe. it is so much simpler than you would think but very yummy -- posted by GingerlyJ

Verjean's Banana Cake

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:34:13 -0400

This delicious banana cake recipe is from my grandmother, Verjean Gunn Arends of Ackley, IA. She was an award-winning cook and this is a great recipe. Make this into wonderful mini-loaves, a regular cake, or put in a jelly-roll pan to make bars. Goes great with frosting. -- posted by Chef #522148

Verjean's Banana Cake

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:34:50 -0400

Gingerly's Infamous Broccoli Casserole

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:46:38 -0400

This is probably my husbands favorite food ever. I make extra and he always eats in for lunch the next day. It's different than other Broccoli Casseroles I have seen -- posted by GingerlyJ

Farmhouse-Fresh Home-Made Crackers

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:54:58 -0400

These little babies lend themselves to all kinds of creative cooking possibilities for snacks, appetizers, or lunch-time fare. Roll the dough thick for heftier lunches or cut into longer sticks to be dipped into soup. Use cookie cutters for a seasonal flair! Thanks to Karen Solomon's *Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It* (c2009) for the original recipe. COOKING TIME listed is for chilling prior to rolling out. -- posted by Debber

Sam's Bulk Freezer Ground Beef/Hamburger (Oamc)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:26:14 -0400

I love to grab a bulk pack of hamburger and make this for quick and easy precooked bags of hamburger. Only needs to thaw from the freezer long enough to break up and get out of the bag. Because this makes so much I usually cook it 1/4-1/2 at a time. Cooking time is based on cooking it in 2 parts -- posted by Sam #3

Barley and Lamb Stew

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:39:21 -0400

This is an awesome, unique lamb stew that was originally created by Alton Brown. You may substitute the barley grits for barley flakes. You may also substitute the lamb with lamb leg (just remember to trim the leg before cutting and cooking it!) I posted this in order to find out the nutritional info. -- posted by Chef #1265507

Ragu (Oamc)

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:28:36 -0400

The quintessential Italian meat sauce. Great for feeding a crowd or stocking the freezer. -- posted by English_Rose

Biscuits and Gravy

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:23:35 -0400

My uncle Mike has been making his biscuits and gravy this way since I could remember and he finally decided to share the recipe! I have never in my life found a biscuit and gravy recipe that tops this one, its cheap to make, delicious, and quick. It also serves a big sized family! Tips: Use Mary B's Buttermilk Biscuits which are found in the freezer section of your grocery store. Also don't walk away from this at all because it will get clumpy on you fast! SERVE WITH: Orange Juice, scrambled eggs, and bacon. -- posted by Victoria A

Spinach Lasagna Roll-Ups

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 01:24:36 -0400

Delicious and an easy, healthy meal! Slightly altered from http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/quick-weeknight-meals-2009/nicoles-spinach-lasagna-roll-ups-quick-weeknight-meals-recipe-contest-2009-096780 -- posted by Chef #1328009

Big Man Chili Dogs

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:12:43 -0400

Something about these chili Dogs that make people just go nuts.. I guess it's because It's a classic with a few new twists. it's also great for OAMC. My four year old calls them his "Big man" Chili dogs cause he has to take "big man" bites to eat one -- posted by GingerlyJ

Vegan Spaghetti

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:21:46 -0400

A delicious vegan spaghetti using Smart Options' Veggie Sausage (it's vegan). None of the following ingredients contain meat and meat byproducts in them. I actually thought of this recipe myself. -- posted by Cassie Lackey

Bean and Squash Stew (Crock Pot)

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:26:04 -0400

From 1001 Best Slow-Cooker Recipes. I double the kidney beans and omit the limas when I make this. -- posted by dicentra

Vegetable Patties

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:44:16 -0400

Sometimes i just do not feel for meat. 8 ounces chick peas is like one can and 4 ounces of mushrooms is like half a can. Like, more or less. Do not use the liquid in the can though. Serve with brown rice and some sauce, like mushroom sauce, sour cream or soy sauce. Mustard is fine as well. -- posted by Iceland

Deep Dark Chocolate Chestnut Cookies, Gluten and Dairy Free

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:49:14 -0400

These dark, very chocolatey cookies with a faint hint of orange are amazingly crisp and keep well for days (which is a true miracle in home baked gluten free cookies :)) The recipe is adapted from Recipe #79421. Prep time does not include freezer time. -- posted by Suzy mom to 2

Pasta Fazul

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:52:49 -0400

This was one of the recipes my mother-in-law passed down to me when I got married and it's SOOOOO good! Very easy to prepare and tastes even better the next day. I usually vacuum seal the left overs and freeze for another night. My Mother-in-Law uses 2 cloves of garlic, I use 4 or 5. A family favorite! -- posted by Tattooed Mama

Southern Cornbread Dressing (Stuffing)

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:05:39 -0400

This dish is most famous as a thanksgiving side, but I crave it year round and my whole family loves it. this one is seasoned just right -- posted by GingerlyJ

Gingerly's House Seasoning Blend

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:06:39 -0400

I keep this seasoning blend in shaker's at home and we eat it on just about everything -- posted by GingerlyJ

Curried Broccoli Soup

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:04:08 -0400

I made this for a dinner party, and it was a huge hit, even with people who despise broccoli. So simple to make. Even a beginner can seem like an expert chef! -- posted by Cluich

Hearty Meatless Tater Tot Casserole

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:10:44 -0400

For us vegetarians who want the heartiness of a tater tot casserole without the hamburger or ground beef. I found a terrific tater tot casserole recipe on here-- which I altered a bit, then found some more tips on how to make this awesome, tasty, and cheap meal and also adjusted it to the pan size constraint. I couldn't use a real casserole dish because I live in the ghetto and don't have a real oven; I rely on a convection oven. So please note, this recipe's measures are based on using a deep (about 5") 2-quart loaf pan! It's so hearty and filling that I get at least 3-4 meals out of it for just me. But if you want to use a real 13 x 9 casserole dish because you're doing OAMC/OAWC or cooking for your family? Never fear, just double the amounts shown! -- posted by the80srule

Gingerly's Flank Steak Marinade

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:48:03 -0400

Flank steak gets a bum rap sometimes because it is the most budget friendly cut. But I marinade it all night in ths marinade before grilling and it is delicous and tender -- posted by GingerlyJ

Apple Cinnamon Waffles

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:46:46 -0400

I just purchased a new waffle iron and am on a search for awesome waffle recipes. This is one I found on Mr.Breakfast.com. I hope you enjoy it as much as my family did. Any left over waffles would freeze well (OAMC). NOTE: You can also try adding different fruits and spices instead of apple and cinnamon. I added a couple fistfuls of semi-sweet chocolate chips to the batter and the grandkids flipped over them. -- posted by Happy Hippie

Macaroni Grill Bread Dipping Oil

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:04:31 -0400

This herbed oil is served on tables at Macaroni grill for dipping bread. -- posted by GingerlyJ

Duggars Ice Cream Cake

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:14:26 -0400

I got this recipe from the TLC show 18 kids and counting.. Those Duggars sure are smart -- posted by GingerlyJ

Autumn Root Stew

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:57:07 -0400

This is is the perfect recipe for harvest time or for a long cold winter. The ingredients are quite affordable and the yield is high. It is very filling and nutritious as well as freezing fairly well. This is an original creation. -- posted by Jagash Vanhal

Easy Southwestern Macaroni

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:40:05 -0400

What I imagine southwestern macaroni would taste like...a little twist on classic mac n cheese, if you will. Feel free to make your own cheese sauce and spice it however you'd like, but the point of this recipe is being too lazy to do so. :D -- posted by the80srule

Softest Oatmeal Cookies

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:23:43 -0400

Put here for safe keeping. -- posted by Southern Fried Chica

Sweet Onion Marmalade

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:25:36 -0400

This condiment is great on Burgers and dogs My friend Lori says she likes to eat it on a bun by itself -- posted by GingerlyJ

Bananas Foster Oatmeal

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:16:14 -0400

I cook this the night before in a slow cooker so it's ready at breakfast time! -- posted by GingerlyJ

Focaccia Flat Bread Homemade (Bread Machine)

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:19:14 -0400

An Italian flatbread brushed with olive oil and flavored with grated Parmesan cheese, galic salt and grated Italian Seasoning makes this bread heavenly. A good friend of mine brought this over for Sunday Night football. We cut it into squares and topped with Prosciutto Panino rolled in Mozzarella cheese and toasted under the broiler for 5 min.... oh my, this is dangerously good! It is so easy to make. Can't wait to have this with a bowl of soup or top with Pizza topping, or to just dip in garlic olive oil. This comes from a bread machine cookbook with instructions to layer ingredients liquid first. Yummers! :) Family Favorite! (Cooking time does not include dough cycle or rising) -- posted by Vseward (Chef~V)

Dad's Frito Pie

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:47:22 -0400

dad made this dish alot for us growing up. it's easy, cheap comfort food at it's best -- posted by GingerlyJ

Cheeseburger and Fries Casserole

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:48:46 -0400

I got this recipe in a simplymoms.com newsletter.. It's super simple but great as a weeknight dinner -- posted by GingerlyJ

Curried Tuna Stretcher Salad

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:55:00 -0400

This is what I do when I have to make a couple cans of tuna feed a BUNCH of people. If you don't like curry- leave it out! It's still good. -- posted by Chef #1421935

Slow Cooker Orange Chicken

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:03:04 -0400

I got this recipe from kraft a couple of years ago but we still use it often -- posted by GingerlyJ

Spiced Parsnip Soup

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 01:20:24 -0400

This warming vegetarian soup makes a great appetizer or a hearty lunch with homemade bread. -- posted by English_Rose

Red Vegetarian Stew

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:09:25 -0400

A hearty vegetarian meal in a bowl the consistency of chili. It's a beet borscht with rice and beans. -- posted by 10in10Diet.com

Ragu Bolognese (Oamc)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:20:06 -0400

A hearty, classic meaty sauce that goes down well with everyone. Freeze in portions in a sealed container and freeze for up to one month. Defrost in the fridge when ready to use and reheat fully. -- posted by English_Rose

Chicken and White Wine Casserole (Oamc)

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:20:58 -0400

A winner taste-wise and it'll cu down on the washing up too! Can be frozen for up to three months. -- posted by English_Rose

Crock Pot Spicy Roast Sandwiches

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:26:37 -0400

These are great for football parties! You can make the meat spicy with the hot peppers or for the wienies use mild (I'm teasing!) The leftovers are awesome made into quick chimichangas. Put the meat into a tortilla, roll and fold, and fry. Use more or less meat and peppers depending on the guest list. -- posted by Little Mommy

Green Tomato Bread

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:52:56 -0500

From "Beverly Lewis Amish Heritage Cookbook". The best way my family has found to use up your green tomatoes! Less time, trouble, and equipment than pickling them. Also, you can freeze the loaf cakes. -- posted by RivkaD

Margarita Ole Bars

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:00:19 -0500

I got this recipe from Pillsbury.. If your looking for a dessert for Taco night you should consider this -- posted by GingerlyJ

Sugar Cookie Cut-Outs

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:00:53 -0500

I had misplaced this recipe and recently found it again. When DD was in Kindergarten the children had to take turns bringing a snack to school for everyone to share and DD loved to bring these cookies. I love this recipe because it doesn't require refrigeration before rolling out and because the cookies always turned out beautifully. The recipe is from a little booklet called Wilton Christmas Recipes & Ideas. Note: If you're using margarine, be sure to use the hard margarine that comes in a brick like butter, not soft tub margarine. -- posted by Dreamer in Ontario

Spicy Marinara Sauce

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:55:06 -0500

This is a great sauce for those weekend pasta meals when you have the extra time. My favorite thing about making my own sauce is the aroma that fills your house. Everyone comes to the dinner table hungry. -- posted by Bread 'n Butter

Aubergine Bake

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:25:36 -0500

Another one for safe keeping. From Asda magazine. Prep time guesstimate. -- posted by sugarrushkid

Monica & Jamie's Hummas

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:54:22 -0500

Jamie and I own a graphic design business. One of our clients owns a Persian restaurant with a terrific Hummas appetizer. This inspired us to try our own hand at it. After trying many recipies, we've created this version with an array of the ingredients we liked best from what we tried. Here's my recipe, not too bad if I do say so myself! -- posted by Monica & Jamie Pearson

Simple Cheesecake

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:09:09 -0500

Cheese cake made as simple as possible -- posted by Chef #1448755

10 in 10 Diet Cabbage Soup

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:57:46 -0500

This soup is vaguely a borscht, with a sweet & sour tang and a red-tinged broth. I've settled on tomato paste as cheap and the right tomato-iness for us. I used to freeze cubes of crushed tomatoes and use five or so in a batch of soup. One friend put garden-fresh tomatoes in. -- posted by 10in10Diet.com

Awesome Crock Pot Sweet, Sour and Spicy Chicken

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:44:17 -0500

A great Fall (or anytime!) recipe for an easy, convenient and mouth watering dinner. You will have a hard time not tearing into it while you smell it cooking! Warning: this feeds a crowd, it can easily be cut in half, or just make the whole thing and have awesome leftovers :) -- posted by emtpixie

Tom Yum Soup With Vegetables

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:04:14 -0500

Thai Tom Yum soup is a delicious and aromatic Thai soup. I crave this soup ALL of the time. I have brought this to parties and people always rave about it. Now friends always ask me to make it whenever we're getting together. I made it completely from scratch for years. A few years ago, I started using the paste and prefer it. I find it to be more flavorful. Tom Yum is distinctly known for it's hot and sour flavor. My version maintains the distinct hotness and sourness of the traditional soup but it also is slightly sweet and spicy. I make a side of jasmine rice and serve it with the soup. I noted the ingredients and amounts I use however, I encourage additions, deletions and alterations. I don't care for the mushrooms and I love broccoli which may come as a surprise to some. Broccoli is not a traditional component of this recipe but it's healthy and I find that it goes nicely with the broth. Play and have fun! -- posted by Proserpine79

Sweet and Savory Squash Stew

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:41:31 -0500

This recipe combines some of the most iconic tastes of fall--butternut and acorn squash, sweet potato, apple--in a sweet and savory pot of deliciousness. I recommend serving with a dollop of sour cream. And cornbread. All amounts for seasonings are estimates--I tend to season as I go and according to taste; I have a feeling these are underestimates. I will be sure to update the next time I make this with adjusted amounts. I used a smoked (pre-cooked) ham steak for this; I have also made it with other kinds of ham, with turkey sausage, and without meat altogether with positive results. -- posted by Tlharin

Chicken With Peas in Packages

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:26:04 -0500

A variation of a Mark Bittman recipe. -- posted by WiGal

Creamy Chicken and Kabocha Squash Shells

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:57:12 -0500

Don't be deceived by the lack of added seasonings. It is full of flavor! Adding the squash makes the whole thing rich and smooth, with a color and consistency similar to Kraft Mac'N'Cheese! Delicious! Even my daughters loved it! (3 yrs & 7 mos) I just took the chicken out for my baby girl, mashed it up, and she couldn't have enough! This recipe makes a whole stock-pot full, and it's super easy to make, so it's a great one to make and freeze the leftovers. I was going to, but it we scarfed it all up in 2 days! -- posted by Chef #1459874

Campbells Chicken Enchiladas

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:04:07 -0500

I found this recipe online but added some of my own ingredients. i thinks its VERY delicious . me and my fiance loved it. -- posted by Chef #1467834

Simple & Easy 4-Ingredient Italian Pasta Sauce

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:42:43 -0500

This recipe is so easy to make, and it's easy to customize. -- posted by Dave #7

Dynasty Chow Funn Noodles

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:27:13 -0500

Got this recipe off the back of a package of Dynasty Chow Funn Noodles pack and tweaked it according to what I had in stock (the original recipe called for pork, but I used chicken breast instead). It came out well and was a quick change of pace for a weekday family dinner. I purchased the noodles from Hows supermarket - but it can probably be found at most generic American supermarket chains. -- posted by Fluffkins

Coquito (Chef Galarza's Family Recipe)

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:07:10 -0500

This is a typical Puertorrican Christmas drink. What an eggnog is to the U>S. -- posted by CHEF GALARZA

Marcy Goldman's World Famous Potato Pancakes Latkes

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:14:25 -0500

This latke recipe is from Marcy Goldman's new cookbook, "The 10th Anniversary Edition of A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking". It uses an unusual method - parboiling the potatoes first. These will be the lightest, crispiest and fastest potato pancakes you ever made! For kids or onion haters, use 1 teaspoon onion powder instead of the grated onion. Make these bite-size for a tender centre and crisp outside and use tongs for both putting the batter in the oil and taking the latkes out. -- posted by blucoat

Spicy Tomato Sauce

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:24:15 -0500

I use this basic tomato sauce as a base for any recipe that calls for tomato sauce. I freeze 2 cup batches and defrost them as needed for the recipe I'm making. I then tailor the sauce to my flavor needs for the recipe, adding herbs and spices as needed. This works so well, I haven't purchased jarred spaghetti sauce in months. -- posted by Nicole Neumann

Biscuits/Cookies for the Masses

Sat, 26 Dec 2009 02:17:26 -0500

Taken from a Nestles advertisement -- posted by katew

Holubsti--Ukranian Cabbage Rolls

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:45:38 -0500

I spent 18 months in central Canada, serving a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. While I was there, I fell in love with the people and the food, specifically Ukrainian and Filipino food. The cabbage rolls were my favorite, and when I returned to the US, I began searching for recipes, but could never find one that I liked. This recipe comes from me combining elements of two or three different recipes that I found. The resulting recipe is surprisingly easy--if a bit labor intensive. I included instructions to make a sauce, but, if you run out of energy, the stuff in a can works just as well. If I want to do a homemade sauce, I usually do it a day or so in advance., By omitting the meat, this can be a vegetarian dish. By also omitting the sour cream and using margarine instead of butter, it can be vegan. -- posted by CorianneW

Apple Squash Soup

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 10:21:37 -0500

From 1001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes. This would freeze well. -- posted by dicentra

Crockpot Gourmet Chili

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:18:45 -0500

This recipe is my own creation for healthy low fat chili with gourmet toppings. Regular chili needs to be dressed up for flavor and fun! The base recipe is very mild for the sensitive pallet. It is easy to make a 5-alarm version by adding cayenne or your favorite habanero sauce. Or, make everyone happy and serve the "super hot sauce" as an additional optional topping. The cool sour cream and tomatoes offset the heat of the chili. -- posted by Chef #1501865

Pizza Frita

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:15:20 -0500

This has long been a family tradition as an appetizer during the holidays. It's not the most healthy of foods, but is healthier than many other fried dough recipes out there since it's quick fried, and soaks up a lot less of the oil it's fried in. This is a recipe that's always a pleaser, and quite tasty when dipped in some sugar, or even by itself. The anchovy paste variant is my favorite. It doesn't taste like anchovy at all - instead it has a quite pleasant flavor, and almost omits the need for sugar dipping the finished product. -- posted by Obsidian468

Karen's Split Pea Soup With Ham

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:53:06 -0500

Delicious soup. Quick and easy. My dad loves it this way. I usually serve it with toast and butter. This soup freezes well. I am guessing on serving sizes, I never counted. -- posted by Karen Guerra

Red Lentil & Vegetable Soup

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 17:14:47 -0500

My mom made this for us when we had our baby. It freezes well and tastes delicious! It is very healthy, with lots of fiber from lentils. Along with spinach and tomatoes, the lentils also provide plenty of potassium, plus it is vegetarian! -- posted by Matt & Aimee

Black Bean Salsa Burgers

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:26:16 -0500

This is based on a recipe I found in the prize tested recipes page of Better Homes and Gardens years ago. I doubled the recipe so that it uses a whole can of black beans. It's fast and easy, a great OAMC, since you can pull frozen patties from the freezer and have them ready to eat in 6 minutes if you have a Foreman Grill. A delicious way to sneak veggies into your burger! -- posted by kitchengrrl

Mommy's Instant Oatmeal

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 08:12:21 -0500

After making instant oatmeal from packs and trying to adapt the quick oats for years, I finally created this basic high octane (fiber & protein) recipe to fuel our mornings. To accommodate changing tastes and my desire to experiment I mix and store the basic recipe. The desired add-ins are mixed when I serve the cereal. The recipe can also be increased to accommodate OAMC. -- posted by TeresaD

Shepherd Pie

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:28:58 -0500

Thick Rich Hearty Goodness -- posted by Ruth Tisdale

Summer Vegetable Gratin

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:46:36 -0500

While this recipe calls for summer vegetables, my brother and SIL prepared it for Christmas dinner 2009 and I loved it. Good as a vegetarian main dish or a side. It's not quite the same as other vegetable gratins already on RecipeZaar. Personally, I would make this with less olive oil, the amount of which I specified in the ingredients, but you can use the original amount if you prefer (just convert teaspoons to tablespoons). This can also be made ahead after assembly and before baking. Just pre-heat the oven. Try to buy the zucchini and squash of roughly the same diameter. I might serve this with bread to soak up the juices. To make this vegan, omit the parmesan cheese. They found this recipe on America's TV test kitchen. -- posted by Kumquat the Cat's friend

Chestnut N Butternut Squash Soup

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:33:29 -0500

This takes some upfront cook time, but it freezes great! We have been enjoying it all winter. Its healthy and hardy and you can add some cream to make it smoother. I went the healthier route with some stock. -- posted by ++MIRA++

Perfect Spanish Rice

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:21:07 -0500

I was taught how to make this dish from my mother-in-law, a native of Guadalajara Mexico. The rice is moist and full of flavor and you can add cooked and shredded chicken and peas for a complete 1-dish meal. Great for potlucks, dinner parties and side dishes to your favorite burritos or tacos. This recipe is relatively simple to make and inexpensive. Try it and impress YOUR Mexican mother-in-law :) -- posted by Leahferne

Bean and Barley Soup With Kale

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 21:35:30 -0500

From 1001 Best Slow Cooker Recipes. I think this would freeze well too. -- posted by dicentra

Mom's Special Lasagna

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:45:33 -0500

This is a recipe that's full of flavor! I've tweaked it quite a bit, the original recipe came from Taste of Home, mom's best edition. Serve with salad and garlic bread!! Cook time includes simmering sauce first and resting time. -- posted by KPD

Deep Fried Curry Puffs

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:29:41 -0500

Thee beautiful little curry puffs can be served individually as an entree, or served with salad as a main meal. If you are looking for a healthy option, they can be baked also. The beauty of this dish is you can not only freeze the mixture, but you and make up as many curry puffs as you like and freeze them until needed. This makes it a great recipe for a mid-week meal. -- posted by tash31

Roasted Tomato Sauce

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:32:59 -0500

This is inspired by Janet and Greta's roasted tomatoe sauce they used on their canneloni show but I didn't have some of the ingredients they used so I improvised it. One pound of my tomatoes were heirloom tomatoes in various colors just cause I happened to have them on hand. The chicken broth was made from roasted chicken bones to give it a deeper flavor as well. -- posted by Ladymedic

Anastasia's Tyropita (Cheese Pie)

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:34:18 -0500

This cheese pie comes from the chef of the restaurant The Shade (I Dhrosia) on the square of Vyzitsa on Mount Pelion. Her name is Anastasia and she was born in Cyprus. She thinks of it as a Cypriot dish. It has some similarity with a recipe posted some time ago by Heather Feather ('Virginia's Tyropita'). In any case it is delicious. The recipe makes quite a lot of pie. You can reduce it all proportionally. -- posted by (Bruce) Tony Hubbard

Foam Biscuits (Cookies) by Brianne's Nanna

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:54:12 -0500

Many many years ago my daughter brought home a recipe that was shared at her kindergarten class by a little girl called Brianne for her nanna's biscuits. The note at the bottom of the recipe made it worth keeping all this time & although I have not made this yet I thought that someone may remember them from their childhood. The note reads: "This makes lots & lots of biscuits. My nanna had 5 children during the war and she used it lots so she could feed the children. She never bought biscuits all her life. Nanna always made these for all her grandchildren's birthday parties and they are my favourite biscuits. by Brianne" -- posted by Catherine Robson

Turkey Tortilla Casserole

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:06:19 -0500

This is a recipe adapted from Sparkpeople.com, a nutritional site. I made it today, and thought it was excellent considering the calories involved! -- posted by Nimita Patel

Frijoles True Border Refried Beans

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:08:12 -0500

The original recipe was from an excellent cook in Michoacan who has long since left this earth. She gave her recipes to her daughter who gave me two, the chile rellenos and frijoles. The best refried beans I've ever eaten! -- posted by Chef #568112

Lebanese/Syrian Bazella

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:31:20 -0500

After having lived in Syria for the past year for school, I learned how to make several authentic dishes. They will probably taste different outside the Middle East due to the availability of items seasonally and brands of ingredients used. This dish is a blend of carrots, peas and meat in a tomato-based broth that is served with Middle Eastern-style rice. Arabs are used to having family over--it's a family based culture--so it's meant to be shared. -- posted by Mustafa's Cook

Lebanese/Syrian Fasoulia

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:28:14 -0500

This dish is similar to Bazella, with its tomato-based broth. In this dish, the main ingredients are fasoulia, a type of lima bean and meat. Cubes of lamb may be substituted for the beef. I learned how to prepare this dish while I was living in Syria for a year, studying abroad. Please note: if you use dry lima beans, they must soak in water overnight. The shells may come off of them when you begin to cook them, but this is normal. -- posted by Mustafa's Cook

Texas Two-Step Chicken

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:48:52 -0500

Place 4 boneless chicken breast halves in a 2 1/2 quart shallow baking dish. Mix 1 1/2 cups of Picante sauce, 3 tbsp. brown sugar, 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard and pour over the chicken. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 min. or until done. Serve with rice. -- posted by G. Hellewell

Beef and Bean Burritos With Baby Bella Mushrooms

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:04:35 -0500

Another family favorite. Inexpensive and easy to make. Serve with corn chips and a green salad and you got yourself a tongue pleaser that will want some more. I got this recipe from my grandmother and have made it my own. Happy cooking :) -- posted by Leahferne

Red Pepper Bean Dip With Toasted Pita Chips

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:12:29 -0500

This is an easy recipe that is a crowd favorite and you can make it in a pot with an immersian blender quickly. This is great with the toasted pita chips -- posted by Daniacooks

Mashed Potato Goop

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:22:04 -0500

not sure what the original name of this recipe is but we have called it mashed potato goop since we were little kids growing up in a Slavic family and that's what it looks like when it's done.It is a mixture of ground beef, onions, creamed corn,and mashed potatoes. -- posted by SMILEYBRIAN

Mom's Potato Chowder

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:53:51 -0500

The best cheesy potato soup/chowder there is. -- posted by Christy in Illinois

Cinnamon Spiced Nuts

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:59:56 -0500

Munchie DeLuxe!! My sister gave me this recipe and they taste just like the ones you get at the fair. You can never have enough. This is the BEST recipe I ever made for these nuts. -- posted by DustyFox

Praline Brownies

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:40:57 -0500

Brownies with a crunchy praline topping. I cut them into squares and freeze what we don't eat in the first couple of days. -- posted by gailanng

Sharkie's Hot Roast

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:09:08 -0500

A Delectable Spicy Roast with a Bite! -- posted by SharkieB

Eggplant Pizza

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:34:21 -0500

In a pathetic attempt to make eggplant parmigiana, I created this instead. It's very easy and uses basic ingredients that are probably already in your kitchen. I've made it about a dozen times in the past few months and my husband loves it. It's a very flexible recipe and I've tried it a few different ways already and it always tastes great and surprisingly like pizza. Goes well with any pasta dish or risotto. -- posted by California Girl in Brazil

Antipasto Rotini Salad

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:00:45 -0500

Quick and easy, add or change ingredients to your liking and tastes. Make it super quick and easy with Frozen Stir Fry Vegetable Mix instead of fresh vegetables! Omit the salami and make it vegetarian. -- posted by Chef #665035

Marcaroni and Cheese Italia

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:09:27 -0500

Quick and easy baked pasta dish...Italian style. -- posted by topchefddb

Wild Mushroom and Mozzarella Risotto Cakes (Oamc)

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:24:10 -0500

Turn regular risotto insode out with this fabulous and filling funghi treat. Freeze it: at the end of step 3 for up to 3 months. Thoroughly defrost as many risotto cakes as you need and continue with the recipe. -- posted by English_Rose

Chicken, Red Wine and Bacon Casserole (Oamc)

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 11:21:23 -0500

This can be frozen for up to three months. To ensure the chicken remains succulent, defrost slowly in the fridge and reheat gently. Add a handful of chopped parsley before serving and accompany with mashed potato and a green vegetable, such as peas. -- posted by English_Rose

Black Bean and Corn Dip With Cilantro and Lime (Aka Crack Dip)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:11:56 -0500

It's super incredible good! Every time I make it for a dinner party or a potluck, it's the first thing to get polished off. -- posted by Matty H.

Ground Beef and Bean Chili

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:36:45 -0500

My Significant Other's chili recipe. Check out Squirrel's Beanless Chili if you'd like to see mine. -- posted by Jennifer Cross