Rising food prices have sent money many of us back into the kitchen to save. And while there are many advantages to a home cooked meal, dinner prepared from scratch, takes precious time from our calendar. But it can be easy, easy appetizer to prepare at home, saving time and money. So, move on hamburgers and fries and fix one of these dishes tonight! All are easy to create and complete in about 30 minutes.
Soup: Soup is one of the simplesthealthy, well-received family food. Unfortunately, most of them offer canned soups with high salt and chemical preservatives and devoid of any distinctive flavor. You can do better. Start with a broth or low sodium or a combination of water and tomato juice. Do not wish for accurate measurements - can be more water later if needed. To add to the pot of soup, instant minced onion or chopped, cooked meat or drained, canned beans, frozen vegetables preferred, a handful ofherbs, rice, barley or pasta, and dry as basil, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves and / or marjoram to taste. Simmer until heated through and rice or pasta is cooked, about 20-30 minutes. Just before serving, add a splash of red wine or balsamic vinegar and season with freshly ground black pepper. For a special soup, served with dumplings to serve a slice of toast or French bread bought in a bowl. Cost: $ 2.59 Deli soup, homemade $ 1 per serving.
Stir Fries:Stir-fries are a great way to use up junk food. Heat the olive oil or peanut oil in a pan. Quickly cook small pieces of chicken, beef or shrimp and add cut vegetables such as carrots, zucchini, broccoli, peppers and beans. Make a simple but tasty sauce with broth or water and mixing orange or pineapple juice. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper, your favorite herbs and a little 'corn starch. Stir until the sauce thickens, adding more water if necessary.Serve over rice or noodles. Cost: lunch counter bowl of rice: $ 5.49, $ 2.50 at home.
Dishes: Mom was right. Casseroles are easy to create and save money too! Start with cooked rice, noodles, or millet. Use brown rice instead of white rice or pasta shells or ziti pasta in place of variety. Stir in cooked, minced meat and vegetables you prefer. Peas, carrots and corn are particularly good choices in damp, as they get their taste, even when cooked at highTemperatures. Mix everything with a thickened soup or a can of low fat, low sodium cream of celery soup. Add herbs to taste. Top the casserole with crackers or dry bread crumbs and grated cheese and bake until hot and bubbly. Serve with a sour taste, dill pickles or chutney on the side for a full meal. Cost: Baked ziti Food Court $ 3.49, $ 1 at home.
Sandwiches: traditional foods like lunch, sandwiches have become the favorite dinner. KeepWhole wheat sandwich buns or pita bread in the cupboard to make your own Hoagies, Grinders or Italian sandwiches. Start with a tasty mustard (Walla Walla Sweet Onion AJ's Edible Art and beer mustard from Seadog Mustard Raye is a good choice) and stuff with ham and cheese, prepared hummus salad, chicken, tuna or egg. Add the sliced peppers, tomatoes, spinach, avocado, olives and pickles and top with a splash of olive oil and red wine vinegar. For an even heartierSandwich, add the artichoke hearts, chopped pineapple marinated and grilled slices of eggplant. Cost: $ 6 sandwich shop grinder. Housewife: $ 2
Stick with simple dishes, and dinner will be ready in no time. Better yet, save money and have a healthy family!
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