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your food budget with
Nothing stretches the food budget
quite as well as a casserole. A couple
of chicken breasts cut into bite-size
pieces can feed a family of four when
mixed with rice, a can of condensed
CASSEROLES
mushroom soup and maybe some veg-
etables or sour cream.
But the reason we love casseroles
is because they taste so delicious. All
that meat, pasta or rice, vegetables
and cheese all melded together ...
yum! Just try one of the following
recipes and you’ll agree.
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HEARTY
winter stews
TEXT BY ROBYN JACKSON
Chicken Chili Quick ture to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, broiled or potato cubes are tender and the pork is done,
grilled, chopped approximately 45 minutes. If the stew gets too thick,
1 package white chili seasoning (or regular chili) add more chicken broth. Add the salt and pepper to
1 10-ounce can diced Ro-Tel tomatoes, undrained taste. Makes 8 servings, 273 calores each.
2 16-ounce cans white beans, undrained - The Holly Clegg Trim & Terrific Cookbook
1 1/2 cups water
Mix all of the above in a large stockpot, bring to a Quick Beef Stew
boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer about an hour. 2 pounds lean boneless top round steak, trimmed of
- Best of the Best 500 Fast & Fabulous Five-Star 5- fat and cut into 1-inch cubes
Ingredient Recipes 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups sliced carrots (1-inch slices)
1 3/4 pounds red potatoes, peeled and cubed
Southwestern Pork Stew 1 large onion, sliced
1 3/4 pounds pork tenderloin, trimmed of fat and 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, quartered
cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 cup chopped red onion 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 cups fat-free canned chicken broth Salt and pepper to taste
1 10-ounce can chopped tomatoes and green chilies 1 14 1/2-ounce can beef broth
1 1/4 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1- 1 cup light beer
inch cubes
1 teaspoon chili powder Combine the meat and flour in a plastic bag; close
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin the bag and shake.
1 4-ounce can diced green chilies, drained Coat a large pot with nonstick cooking spray and
1 16-ounce package frozen corn cook the meat over high heat until browned, about 7
Salt and pepper to taste minutes, stirring often. Add the carrot, potato,
Toss the pork with the flour to coat. In a large onion, mushroom quarters, garlic, parsley, thyme,
pot coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown the salt, pepper, beef broth and beer. Cover, and cook
pork over medium heat, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add about 1 hour, or until the meat is tender and the
the onion, and cook until tender. Add the broth, vegetables are done. Makes 6 servings, 391 calories
tomatoes and green chilies, sweet potato, chili pow- each.
der, cumin, green chilies and corn. Bring the mix- - The Holly Clegg Trim & Terrific Cookbook
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T sweet TOOTH
IN THE KITCHEN | isweet treats
TINY KEY LIME PIES In double boiler over simmering water, melt
2 Key limes caramels with 1/2 can evaporated millk. Preheat
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened oven to 350 degrees. Combine cake mix with butter,
1/2 cup sugar remaining 1/2 can evaporated milk and chocolate
1 egg, beaten chips. Press 1/2 of dough into a greased 9-by-13-
6 miniature graham cracker pie shells inch pan; top with caramel mixture. Spread evenly
with remaining dough. Bake 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grate 1 teaspoon lime
zest into mixing bowl. Squeeze 3 tablespoons juice SPICE PUMPKIN CUPCAKES
into same mixing bowl. Add cream cheese and beat 1 16-ounce can solid-pack pumpkin
until creamy. Stir in sugar and egg, beating until 3 eggs
fluffy. Evenly divide mixture between pie shells. 1/3 cup oil
Bake 30 minutes, or until knife inserted in center 1/3 cup water
comes out clean. Cool slightly. then refrigerate until 1 18 1/4-ounce box spice cake mix
ready to serve. Garnish with additional lime zest.
Makes 6 servings. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large mixing bowl,
beat pumpkin, eggs, oil and water until blended
CINNAMON APPLE CRUMBLE well. Add cake mix, and blend 2 more minutes. Fill
1 cup brown sugar 24 paper-lined muffin tins 3/4 full. Bake about 18
3/4 cup Bisquick minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes
1 tablespoon cinnamon out clean. Top with cream cheese frosting, if desired.
1/2 stick butter, melted
8-10 medium apples, peeled, sliced POTATO CHIP COOKIES
1 cup butter, softened
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13-inch 1/2 cup sugar
glass baking dish. Combine sugar, Bisquick, cinna- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
mon and butter until crumbly. Layer apples in bot- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
tom of baking dish. Sprinkle with sugar mixture. 3/4 cup finely crushed fresh potato chips
Bake about 30 minutes. Makes 8 servings.
In large mixer bowl, beat butter and sugar until
GERMAN CHOCOLATE fluffy. Gradually add flour and beat again until
CARAMEL BROWNIES smooth. By hand, add vanilla and potato chips; mix
1 14-ounce bag caramels, unwrapped well. Drop by small teaspoonfuls onto ungreased
1 5-ounce can evaporated milk, divided cookie sheet. Bake in 325-degree oven 15-20 min-
1 18 1/4-ounce box German chocolate cake mix utes, until light brown. Allow to cool, then sprinkle
3/4 cup butter, melted with softed confectioners’ sugar, if desired. Makes
1 cup chocolate chips about 5 dozen.
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