Category Archives: Main Dish

Shredded Chicken Gyros

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on May 23, 2012

PrintShredded Chicken Gyros Quick to make variation on a delicious classicIngredients2 cups shredded cooked chicken 4 each pita 3/4 cup tomato , diced 1/4 cup onion, red , chopped 6 oz. Greek yogurt, plain 1/2 cup cucumber , finely chopped 2 cups lettuce , shredded InstructionsPeel the cucumber and remove seeds. Finely chop the cucumber […]

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Italian Chicken Simmer

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on May 23, 2012

PrintItalian Chicken Simmer It’s the time of year when we all crave some warm comfort food. This one-dish dinner goes great with pasta or rice. Ingredients1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 1/2 pounds chicken quarters 1 can tomatoes, crushed with basil, 28 oz. 1 tsp. dried oregano 1/4 cups tomato paste 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 […]

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Slow Cooker Bacon Ranch Chicken

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes on May 23, 2012

PrintSlow Cooker Bacon Ranch Chicken Fix-it-and-forget-it dinner ahead! Cut back on the fat by substituting turkey bacon. Ingredients4 each boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup chopped bacon 1 cup reduced fat sour cream 1 pkg. ranch dressing mix 1 can low-fat, low-sodium cream of chicken soup 8 oz. uncooked penne […]

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Chicken in Tomato Sauce with Basil and Mozzerella

Published in Chicken, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on May 23, 2012

PrintChicken in Tomato Sauce with Basil and Mozzerella Yield: Serves 4. Turn leftover roasted chicken into a completely different dish that comes together in about 20 minutes. We made this the other night and it disappeared. Fresh mozzarella cheese melts much faster and more evenly than more processed mozzarella does and is worth the little […]

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Slow Cooker Ruben Sandwiches

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes, Slow Cooker Recipes on May 23, 2012

PrintSlow Cooker Ruben Sandwiches Yield: Makes 4 servings. Ingredients1 1/2 pounds corned beef brisket , cooked 1 jar sauerkraut , drained 1/2 cup thousand island salad dressing 2 cups Swiss cheese , shredded 8 slices Rye bread , toasted InstructionsPlace meat in slow cooker. Spread sauerkraut over the meat. Drizzle the 1/2 cup salad dressing […]

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Meatballs and Gravy

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on May 23, 2012

PrintMeatballs and Gravy Yield: Makes 4 servings Comfort food that’s on the table quickly. Ingredients1 1/4 pounds ground beef 1 egg 1/3 cup bread crumbs 1/2 tsp. granular garlic 1 tsp. Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 cup yellow onion, sliced 2 cups beef broth InstructionsHeat oven to 350 […]

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Swiss Steak

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on May 23, 2012

PrintSwiss Steak Quick, easy, and traditional. This recipe will help you get dinner on the table quickly. Ingredients1 1/4 pounds patio steak 2 Tbsp. unbleached white flour sea salt & pepper to taste 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 can tomatoes, diced Italian Style, 14.5 oz. 1/2 cup onion, yellow , sliced 1/2 cup celery , […]

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Spinach and Mushroom Quiche

Published in Main Dish, Recipes, Vegetarian on May 16, 2012

PrintSpinach and Mushroom Quiche Quiche is packed with protein while giving your budget a break. Depending on how “deep” the deep-dish pie crust is, this recipe can make 2 quiche. The second one will freeze well once it’s cooked. Ingredients1 pkg. frozen deep-dish pie crust 6 ea. eggs 1½ c. shredded cheddar cheese 1½ c. […]

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Eggplant Rolls

Published in Main Dish, Recipes, Vegetarian on May 16, 2012

PrintEggplant Rolls Think of this as an individual vegetarian lasagna that doesn’t use pasta. Instead, you have a lovely piece of breaded and lightly fried eggplant that surrounds ricotta cheese. Cover it with vegetarian spaghetti sauce and some freshly shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese, and there you go! Of course, if you want to save […]

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Grandma’s Spaghetti Sauce

Published in Beef, Main Dish, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintGrandma’s Spaghetti Sauce This recipe makes a generous batch that can be frozen in smaller quantities for those last-minute meals. Grandma’s recipe doesn’t include the crushed tomatoes with basil, but I like the flavor it adds to the sauce. I use the organic tomato puree and crushed tomatoes, but any brand will work. Just make […]

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