The Freeper Canteen Presents:Budget Friendly Cooking

Ms Behavin

[MS.BEHAVIN]

The Freeper Canteen Presents

Budget Friendly Cooking

Good evening and welcome to our Cooking Thread!

Tonight we will share some ideas for great meals on a tight budget!

Chicken



Chicken is inexpensive, versatile and nutritious!

I watch the for sales on whole chickens.

Cutting them up and using different parts for your recipes is a great way to save money!

The plus is you get to use the bones for a base for stocks and soups!

I slice up the breast meat for stir fry and freeze then for meals in a hurry.

I use the legs and thighs for various recipes, and the bones for soups and stuff!

Here are some great chicken recipes for you to try!



Chicken Veggie and Cashew Stir Fry:

* 1/3 cup light soy sauce
* 1/2 cup water
* 2 Tablespoons brown sugar
* 2 Tablespoons lime juice
* 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin slices
* 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
* 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger
* 3 large carrots, cut diagonally into 1/4-inch thick slices
* 1/2 pound fresh asparagus
* 1/2 pound fresh snow peas
* 1 (2 ounce) package cashews
* Hot cooked (whole grain) rice

Method

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large shallow dish, blending well; add chicken. Cover; chill at least 1 hour. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat for 1-2 minutes. Add chicken and ginger. Stir-fry 2 minutes. Add reserved marinade. Reduce heat, cover and cook over medium-low heat 2 minutes. Remove cover. Increase heat to medium-high. Add carrots; stir-fry 1 minute. Add asparagus and snow peas and stir fry for 1-2 more minutes or until chicken is done and vegetables are tender-crisp. Stir in cashews. Remove and discard ginger. Serve over rice.



Spicy Thai Chicken Casserole

* 5-6 tablespoons vegetable oil
* 8 small chicken breasts
* 1 1/2 cups flour
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 1 onion, chopped
* 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
* 1 teaspoon coriander
* 1 teaspoon cumin
* 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
* 1 tablespoon hot chili sauce or to taste
* 2 tablespoons soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons peanut butter
* 1 14 ounce can coconut milk
* 1-2 teaspoon grated lime zest


Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Heat oil in a skillet. In a shallow bowl, mix together flour, salt and pepper. lightly coat chicken in flour and shake off any excess flour. Brown in hot oil on both sides, about 8 minutes per side, then transfer to a casserole dish. Add onion and garlic then saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in coriander, cumin, ginger, chili sauce, soy sauce and peanut butter then stir 1 minute. Add coconut milk then stir to blend and simmer for 2 minutes. Pour sauce over chicken in casserole. Cover with foil and cook 25 minutes. Uncover and continue cooking about 30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and tender. Just before serving, add grated lime zest. Serve with cooked rice.

PASTA



Pasta is fun and delicious, and you can make wonderful dishes while stretching your budget!





Penne Pasta with Spinach and Bacon

INGREDIENTS

* 1 (12 ounce) package penne pasta
* 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
* 6 slices bacon, chopped
* 2 tablespoons minced garlic
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
* 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and torn into bite-size pieces

DIRECTIONS

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta, and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place bacon in the skillet, and cook until browned and crisp. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, and cook until heated through.
3. Place the spinach into a colander, and drain the hot pasta over it so it is wilted. Transfer to a large serving bowl, and toss with the remaining olive oil, and the bacon and tomato mixture.




Tuna Noodle Casserole from Scratch

INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 cup butter, divided
* 1 (8 ounce) package uncooked medium egg noodles
* 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
* 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
* 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
* 2 cups milk
* salt and pepper to taste
* 2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
* 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
* 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
* 2 tablespoons butter, melted
* 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a medium baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
3. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the onion, celery, and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Increase heat to medium-high, and mix in mushrooms. Continue to cook and stir 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated.
4. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan, and whisk in flour until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in tuna, peas, mushroom mixture, and cooked noodles. Transfer to the baking dish. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a small bowl, mix with bread crumbs, and sprinkle over the casserole. Top with cheese.
5. Bake 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until bubbly and lightly browned.

Wok this way!
Stir frying is a great way to stretch your meat budget and create healthy meals!
I have a cast iron wok, and I just love it!
Here are some recipes for you to try!




Asian Beef With Snow Peas

INGREDIENTS

* 3 tablespoons soy sauce
* 2 tablespoons rice wine
* 1 tablespoon brown sugar
* 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
* 1 tablespoon minced garlic
* 1 pound beef round steak, cut into thin strips
* 8 ounces snow peas

1. In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, rice wine, brown sugar and cornstarch. Set aside.
2. Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium high heat. Stir-fry ginger and garlic for 30 seconds. Add the steak and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until evenly browned. Add the snow peas and stir-fry for an additional 3 minutes. Add the soy sauce mixture, bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Lower heat and simmer until the sauce is thick and smooth. Serve immediately.




Shrimp With Ginger Cilantro and Snow peas

INGREDIENTS

* 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
* 1 large onion, finely chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
* 3/4 cup white wine
* 1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
* 1 cup snow peas
* salt and pepper to taste
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onions, and cook until they turn golden brown, about 10 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute, then pour in wine, and bring to a boil.
2. Add the shrimp, and cook until they begin to turn pink, about 3 minutes. Add snow peas, and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in chopped cilantro and serve immediately


Come share your budget friendly recipes!

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March 19, 2009

A Heart Of Concern

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READ: Philippians 2:1-11

Let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. —Philippians 2:3-4

Jason Ray was a ray of joy on the University of North Carolina campus in Chapel Hill. He performed as Rameses (the school mascot) for 3 years, hauling his giant ram’s head costume to sporting events one day and children’s hospitals the next. Then, in March 2007, while with his team for a basketball tournament, Jason was struck by a car. His family watched and waited at the hospital, but the 21-year-old succumbed to his injuries and died.

His story doesn’t end there, however. Jason had filed paperwork two years earlier to donate organs and tissue upon his death—and that act of concern saved the lives of four people and helped dozens of others. A young man in the prime of his life, with everything to live for, was concerned for the well-being of others and acted on that concern. Those individuals who were helped, as well as their families, are deeply grateful for this young man who thought of others.

Jason’s act echoes the heart of Paul’s words in Philippians 2, as he called believers to look beyond themselves and their own interests, and to look to the interests of others. A heart that turns outward to others will be a healthy heart indeed.

Love thyself last. Look near, behold thy duty
To those who walk beside thee down life’s road.
Make glad their days by little acts of beauty
And help them bear the burden of earth’s load. —Wilcox

Looking to the needs of others honors Christ.

Bible in One Year: Joshua 1-3; Mark 16

[Radix]

Hello

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Wowee!
You are fast and FIRST!

[al baby]

yummy

[AZamericonnie]

Hiya Radix.....you was your day? *Hugs*

[Randy2u]

Great Thread Ms.B!!!

[al baby]

7 th I been robbed

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thank you, Hope!
You are second!
*HUG*

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Thank you, Randy!
How was your birthday?

[mylife]

Nice thread.

Corned beef is on sale everywhere today!

[AZamericonnie]

Imagine that!

Good recipes Ms B~! *Hugs*

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thank you for todays lesson in Gods word, Russ!
You are THIRD!

[Randy2u]

NOT GOOD!

No details.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

LOL
Indeed!
Good evening Al!

[AZamericonnie]

LOL...I just read what I posted.....I mean’t of course ‘how’ was your day!:) Sheeesh!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks, My!
Ye, it’s on sale up here too!
How you feeling?

[SandRat]

and all we had was left over spaghetti.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Awwww..
I’m sorry!
*HUG*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Budget Friendly Cooking!!

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[MS.BEHAVIN]

Hee hee!
Imagine dat!
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Many thanks!

[mylife]

I feel almost human. Thanks.

Great job on the thread!

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Little Devil; steely eyed Downeaster, Penny pinching Gourmet!

I said this a dozen times.....Get Italy al Dente by Biba Caggiano and never worry again about what's for supper.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Nothing wrong with that!
I love spaghetti!
;0)

[HopeandGlory]

Thread has been bookmarked, thanks . . . ;-)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks very much!
It was fun putting it together and finding pics for it.
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[SandRat]

SPECIAL MOMENT - A child laughs at Elmo and Rosita during a screening of a Sesame Street special, "Coming Home: Military Families Cope with Change," at the Pentagon, March 18, 2009. Sesame Workshop, a nonprofit educational organization, has spent two years creating materials to help military families with children cope with deployments, homecomings and changes. DoD photo by Cherie Cullen

[HopeandGlory]

I have that book . . . I got it for a $1 at the Half Price Bookstore . . . ;-)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Aloha Sweetness!
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[SandRat]

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[Publius]

PASTA CON FAGIOLI
(in dialect it's pronounced "Pastafazool")

2 can white kidney beans (cannelini)
egg noodles
1/4 medium onion
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp tomato paste
1/4 cup water
salt
pepper
garlic powder
(1/2 tsp crushed red pepper, which is a departure from my late mother's recipe)
sugar
grated Romano

Break the egg noodles into 1 inch pieces. Plunge into boiling water, and cook according to the instructions on the package.

Saute the onion in oil and discard. Put the tomato paste and water in the skillet and stir. Drain the beans and rinse. Put the beans into the skillet, mash one-third of them with a potato masher, add the spices and heat. When the beans are soft, you're ready.

Strain the noodles, and add to the beans. Add 1 cup pasta water. (The noodles will drink all that water right up.)

For those who want something less vegetarian, chop up some Italian sausage, fry it in advance, and add it to the mix.

[mylife]

I gotta have more tomato in my pasta fazool ;)

[Publius]

Of late, I’ve been putting in half a can of tomato paste instead of measuring it out strictly.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks so much Publius!
A new recipe for us to try!

[mylife]

Just adds a bit if zing as per you red pepper flakes. ☺ Benne!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Look at that Lil’ Punkin!
How cute!
You always find such great pics, Sandy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Publius]

I have a cousin back in Philly — a true artist of the kitchen — who also sautes celery in addition to the onion, discarding both. I always thought that was gilding the lily, but you might want to try it.

[mylife]

Adding Ham is gilding the lily L0L

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Schatzi. Smooch.

Great thread.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Connie, hugs.

[Islander7]

CHILLED CANTALOUPE SOUP

1 cantaloupe - peeled, seeded and cubed
2 cups orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

DIRECTIONS
Peel, seed, and cube the cantaloupe.
Place cantaloupe and 1/2 cup orange juice in a blender or food processor; cover, and process until smooth.

Transfer to large bowl. Stir in lime juice, cinnamon, and remaining orange juice. Cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Garnish with mint if desired.

Excellent, unique dessert. Add a little extra lime juice for a tangier taste.

[firebrand]

Why pay for shrimp to make shrimp toast? Make Chicken Toast instead!

Also, powdered cheese saves a lot over the packaged dinners that have cheese in them. You make your own and add your powdered cheese (it's better than it sounds). Just Google "powdered cheese" for lots of good offers.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*smooch*
Good evening Sissy, and thank you!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[MS.BEHAVIN]

That sounds wonderful!
Thank you, Islander7!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

LOL
I’m gonna check this out!