Cooking Help

[Etharia]

I figured, being parents, you all might be able to help me.

My mom is out of town and I have to take over most of the cooking.
Does anyone know of some recipes that are easy enough for a rookie cook to make? I only know how to make about 7 things and I've made each one twice already. Any suggestions would be helpful.

 

[karla]

This could be a simple side dish or you could pan fry some chicken breasts and dice them up and add it to it for a main dish.

1 bag frozen broccoli
1 bag frozen cauliflower
Velvetta cheese
Ritz Crackers
1/4 cup melted butter
(cooked diced chicken breasts if desired - use as much as you like)

1. Cook veggies according to directions on package.
2. Drain water and place veggies in baking pan.
3. Add chicken if you are using it
4. Cover with a layer of velvetta cheese (I use the slices it is easier)
5. Top with a layer of crushed Ritz crackers (usually about 2 sleeves)
6. Drizzle with melted butter
7. Bake at 350 for about 1/2 hour.

 

[Etharia]

That sounds very easy and appetizing as well.
Thank you.

 

[Blessed75]

I figured, being parents, you all might be able to help me.

My mom is out of town and I have to take over most of the cooking.
Does anyone know of some recipes that are easy enough for a rookie cook to make? I only know how to make about 7 things and I've made each one twice already. Any suggestions would be helpful.

I prefer to do casseroles b/c they're quick and easy and very filling........off the top of my head, here are a few - if you need more ideas, pm me and I'll go into my archive recipes when I get home tonite and send you some more. Good luck hon!

Mexican Chicken
Ready in: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. oil
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.)
2 cups water
1 cup Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
2 cups Minute White Rice , uncooked
1 can (8 oz.) whole kernel corn , drained
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Directions:
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
Remove chicken from skillet. Stir in water and salsa. Bring to boil.
Stir in rice and corn. Top with chicken.
Sprinkle chicken with cheese; cover.
Cook on low heat 5 minutes. Stir.


Chili Casserole

1 1/2 pounds ground beef1/2 cup chopped onion3 stalks celery, chopped1 (15 ounce) can chili1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice1/4 cup taco sauce1 (15 ounce) can corn1 (8 ounce) package egg noodles1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Directions
1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2 In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the
beef and onion for 5 to 10 minutes, or until meat is
browned and onion is tender; drain fat. Add the celery, chili,
tomatoes, taco sauce and corn. Heat thoroughly, reduce heat to
low and allow to simmer.
3 Meanwhile, prepare the noodles according to package
directions. When cooked, place them in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
Pour the meat mixture over the noodles, stirring well. Top
with the cheese.
4 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes,
or until cheese is completely melted and bubbly.


Cornbread Casserole

Ingredients
2 large onions, chopped (substitute chopped chives)
6 Tablespoons butter or margarine
2 eggs
2 Tablespoons milk
Two 17-ounce cans cream-style corn
One 16-ounce package cornmeal muffin mix
1/2 pint dairy sour cream (1 cup)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter a 13 x 9-inch inch baking dish. In medium skillet, saute onion in butter until golden, set aside. In medium bowl, mix eggs, and milk until blended. Add corn and muffin mix. Mix well. Spread cornbread batter into baking dish. Spoon sauteed onion over top. Spread sour cream over onion. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 35 minutes or until puffed and golden. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into squares. May be refrigerated or frozen and reheated.

 

[Etharia]

Thank you. I like casseroles.

 

[Blessed75]

Thank you. I like casseroles.

anytime hon - I do too! Like I said, if you need more recipes, pm me - I've got a ton!

 

[Etharia]

I have a large amount of peas that need to be used, any ideas?

Also, what is taco sauce?