June 02, 2006

ThriftyFun Recipes - June 2, 2006


ThriftyFun Recipes
Volume Two, Number 104, June 2, 2006
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Easy Burritos

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 clove garlic, minced
  • shredded cheese
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1 package tortillas (6 inch)
  • 15 oz. can chili without beans

Directions

Lightly brown beef, remove from heat and drain. Stir in onion, seasonings, refried beans and chili. Spoon equal amounts of meat mixture on each tortilla. Roll and place seam down on jelly roll pan. Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 325 degrees F for 15 minutes until cheese melts. Makes 10 burritos. Can be frozen for serving at a later time.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Monkey Mix

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup dried bananas
  • 1 cup dried papaya
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup coconut
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions

Mix together and enjoy

By IMAQT1962 from ILLINOIS

Editors Note: An easy and fun recipe for your kids, healthy too!

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Super Chunk Jumbles

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1 package white chocolate squares (6 squares), chopped
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts, toasted
  • 1 1/2 cup raisins

Directions

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Beat margarine and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Mix in flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in white chocolate, walnuts and raisins. Drop by rounded tablespoons, 1 1/2 inches apart, onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2-3 minutes; remove from cookie sheets. Cool on wire racks. Makes about 3 dozen.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Greek Rice and Beans

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained
  • 1 cup regular rice
  • 2 cups hot water

Directions

Saute onions in olive oil 5 minutes. Add beans and saute 3 minutes more. Add water and rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until rice is done. Do not remove lid while rice is cooking but gently shake pan from side to side if not using a non stick pan. Add salt and pepper or other seasonings of your choice.

By Cindy S. from Lorain, OH

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Beef Macaroni Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 package elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 lb. cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
  • 1 jar pimento-stuffed olives, drained and sliced
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions

About 45 minutes before serving: In 12 inch skillet, over medium high heat, cook ground beef and onion until meat is browned, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in tomatoes with their liquid and remaining ingredients. Over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 25 minutes or until macaroni is tender, stirring occasionally. Makes 8 servings.

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Roasted Turkey Calzones
By Cynthia Smith

Whether served for lunch or dinner, these roasted turkey calzones are a treat fresh or from the freezer! freezer meals

  • 1 pound of chopped roasted or cooked turkey breast (perfect use for leftovers)
  • 2 1/2 cups of fresh chopped spinach
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded four cheese pizza cheese (can substitute mozzarella)
  • 1 14 or 15 ounce jar of pizza sauce
  • 2 10-ounce packages of refrigerated pizza dough
  • Milk

In a large bowl, combine the turkey, spinach, cheese and 1/2 cup of the pizza sauce. On a lightly floured surface, roll each package of pizza dough out to a 12 x 12 inch square. Cut each square into four 6 x 6 inch squares. Spread about 2/3 cup of the turkey mixture onto half of each square to just about 1/2 inches of the edge. Moisten the edges of the dough with water and fold over, forming rectangles or triangles. Pinch and press with a fork to seal the edges. Prick the tops of the calzones with a fork, brush with milk and place on a large greased baking sheet. If desired, sprinkle the tops with your choice of cheese. Bake the calzones at 375 degrees for 18 minutes or until golden. Serve immediately with the remaining pizza sauce or freeze.

To freeze the Roasted Turkey Calzones, place the calzones on a lightly greased baking sheet, cover loosely and freeze until firm. Transfer to a freezer container or bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

To serve frozen Roasted Turkey Calzones, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until heated through.

Roasted Turkey Calzones yields 8 servings.

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Chicken Quesadillas

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 can cheddar cheese soup
  • 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa or picante sauce
  • 10 flour tortillas

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In nonstick skillet, over medium high heat, cook chicken 5 minutes or until done and juices evaporate, stirring often. Add soup and salsa. Heat through. Place tortillas on 2 baking sheets. Top half of each tortilla with about 1/3 cup soup mixture. Spread to within 1/2 inch of edge. Moisten edges of tortillas with water. Fold over and seal. Bake 5 minutes or until hot. Serve with Fiesta Rice (recipe follows) Serves 4.

Fiesta Rice

Ingredients and Directions

In a saucepan heat 1 can condensed chicken broth, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa to a boil. Stir in 2 cup uncooked Minute Rice. Cover and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. VERY GOOD!

By Robin from Washington, IA

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