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Monday:

Leftover Chicken Salad

Tuesday:
Zucchini Quiche
1/2 cup whole milk
4 large eggs
1 small yellow onion
1 cup zucchini, chopped
1 cup small curd cottage cheese
1/4 cup green pepper, diced
1/2 cup mild salsa
1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
2. Stir all ingredients together and pour into a well greased baking dish. Bake for 50 minutes or toothpick comes back clean.

Wednesday
Veggie Burritos
1 small can mexicorn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans; drained
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 Colby jack cheese, shredded
1 small tomato, chopped
1/2 cup romaine lettuce, shredded
Flour tortilla shells
1. In a large saucepan heat all ingredients except lettuce, and tomato.
2. Warm Tortillas with damp paper towel on top of it in microwave for 20-30 seconds.
3. Add all ingredients into tortilla, wrap up, and enjoy.

Thursday:
Easy Curry Chicken

2 cups French’s fried onions
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 large eggs, beaten
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1. In a large bowl, mix French’s fried onions, curry powder, and dried parsley.
2. Dip chicken into eggs then into curry mixture.
3. Place on a greased roasting pan and bake for 30 minutes on 400 degrees F.

Friday:
Freebie Friday or Leftovers

Saturday:
Spaghetti Casserole

Sunday:
Grilled Tomato, Basil and Cheese Sandwiches
8 slices rye bread
2 large ripe tomatoes, slices
4 slices Mozzarella Cheese
2 teaspoons dried basil
Mayonnaise

1. Spread mayo on each piece of bread then layer: mozzarella cheese, tomato and 1/2 teaspoon basil.
2. In a large skillet, add butter/margarine into pan with each sandwich. Heat on medium-low for a few minutes until bread is golden brown.

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People all around the world love spaghetti thought everyone has their own version.
Preparation: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound lean ground beef
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (8 ounce can) tomato sauce
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
1 (28 ounce can) crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1.Prepare spaghetti according to package directions. Add salt to water..
2. Meanwhile, in large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onion and green pepper in olive oil until meat is no longer pink. Drain and return to skillet.
3. Stir in tomato sauce, mushrooms, tomatoes, seasoned salt, garlic powder, chili powder, hot sauce, and brown sugar into skillet.
4. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
5. Drain spaghetti (do not rinse) and stir into meat mixture. Pour into a large shallow baking dish/pan, cover and place on bottom rack. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Tips:

#1:Use ground chicken or turkey instead of ground beef.

#2:Omit the beef for vegetarian casserole dish

#3 Add meat alternatives such as: tofu or tempeh.

Cauliflower, red and green peppers baked together to create a creamy and crunchy side dish.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients:
1 large cauliflower, broken up and rinsed
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Colby jack cheese, diced
1/4 cup corn flakes
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup green pepper,diced
1/2 cup red pepper,diced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Directions:
1. Preheat oven 325F
2. In a large saucepan, add cauliflower 1/2 teaspoon salt with enough water to cover; cover and cook on medium heat bring to rapid boil, turn heat down low cook about 5 minutes, until tender.
3. Drain cauliflower, pour into large bowl and mix in Colby jack cheese, cornflakes, sour cream, yogurt, green pepper, red pepper, salt, and black pepper, mixing well. Pour into a greased baking dish/pan, sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
4. Bake uncovered, on bottom rack of oven for 30 minutes.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes (refrigerate 30 minute prior to cooking.)
Serving time: 6

Ingredients
4 large eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
12 slices (old) white bread or wheat
6 slices bologna
6 slices American cheese
1 cup Potato chips, crumble (optional)

Direction:

1. In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, mustard, onion, and dill together.
2. Cut crust off bread then line 6 slices bread on the bottom of greased baking pan/dish. Assemble layers of bologna, cheese, and top with remaining bread.
3. Pour egg mixture over bologna mixture, sprinkle with potato chips (optional). Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F
5. Bake uncovered for 40 minutes on the bottom rack of the oven.

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Prep 10-min
Cook 55-60 min
Serves 5-6

Ingredients

1 28 ounce package family size Salisbury Steak patties by Banquet frozen Meal
4 cups instant mashed potatoes- follow direction or use homemade mashed potatoes
1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese, or Mexican blend
3/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup green onion  (chopped)
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 of 16 ounce bag frozen mixed vegetables

Directions

1.Place contents of banquet meal into a 10X6 Baking Dish. (best transferred frozen)

2. Mix the sour cream, onions, cheese, garlic salt, black pepper with mashed potatoes in a large bowl.

3. Pour mixed vegetables on top of Banquet Meal in 10X6 baking Pan. Next, spread mash potatoes on top of mixed vegetables and cook uncovered at 375 degrees oven on middle rack for 55-60 minutes.

Optional: The entire meal can be cooked in the microwave. Times will vary depending on microwave watts.

Many of us are looking for ways to stretch there money and I’m no exception. As prices go up many of those not so frugal people are having choice, but to stretch a dollar to feed their families.

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