Q. What are some yummy, healthy lunch and dinner ideas I can make myself? Im 13 and I gotta make some for my brother to, he's 15 but he's a dude so he can't cook:) help
Answer
THESE ARE THE EASIEST AND CHEAPEST I HAVE IN MY RECIPE BOX------. HOPE THEY HELP!
AND MY BROTHER SAID FOR YOU TO TELL YOUR BROTHER THAT I TAUGHT HIM TO COOK WITH THESE RECIPES AT AGE 14 SO HE BETTER GET WITH THE PROGRAM! (LOL)
Spaghetti and Meat sauce
1 large can of Hunts Spaghetti Sauce with Garlic & Herbs
1-2 lbs Hamburger
2 tbs butter or margarine
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon cumin (OPTIONAL)
1 regular size box of any pasta bits (NOT the long straight kind or elbow noodles). Examples are small shells, small bow ties, small Penne, twisters, etc.
In medium size pot fill 3/4 way with water and put on medium heat to boil. in another medium pot add butter on medium heat to melt then and bits and pieces of the hamburger on it and using a cooking spoon stir the meat with cumin (optional) until thoroughly broken down and brown, add to the meat mixture pot the sauce and veggies, reduce hear to low and cover to simmer. Meanwhile add pasta to boiling water, stir occasionally until soft when taste tested,, but not gooey..Turn off meat sauce, sieve the pasta and combine in larger pot or bowl or platter if for company. Serve with flatbread
Creamy Mac n' Cheese
one box of your choice small pasta bits
16 slices of american or cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
1/4 lb stick butter or margarine
2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
Boil pasta until cooked to your taste, drain, cover and set aside.
In a microwave bowl or small stove pot heat milk and butter until butter is melted and put aside.
In a another small pot put in oil on low heat and sprinkle flour/corn starch and make a roue--- gradually add a little of the butter/milk mixture and slices of the cheese stirring all the while until cheese is thoroughly melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Blend contents of both pots together and then into a casserole dish, Spread even and top with your choice of bread crumbs, sliced black olives, sliced hot dogs, mini meatballs, or sprinkle paprika on top, add some salsa or some dabs of relish. Remember to coat all toppings with melted butter before placing into 350 F oven for anothrt 10 minutes then serve.
Baked Apple Du Jour
(This is for one person.. Obviously, you multiply it if you need more)
1 HUGE Red Delicious Apple, cored and peeled (peeling is optional)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 Karo Light Syrup or any non-butter pancake syrup
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup crushed walnuts OR almonds OR peanuts
ina small baking plate center cored apple standing up if possible. Ina bowl combine the rest of the ingredients. Now stuff the core of the apple and with any extra allow to pour over the apple and down the sides and cover entire top of plate with aluminum foil.. Bake in oven at 350F degrees for 20 minutes.
when finished add ice cream on top, OR whipped cream OR pudding OR.....whatever you like.
THESE ARE THE EASIEST AND CHEAPEST I HAVE IN MY RECIPE BOX------. HOPE THEY HELP!
AND MY BROTHER SAID FOR YOU TO TELL YOUR BROTHER THAT I TAUGHT HIM TO COOK WITH THESE RECIPES AT AGE 14 SO HE BETTER GET WITH THE PROGRAM! (LOL)
Spaghetti and Meat sauce
1 large can of Hunts Spaghetti Sauce with Garlic & Herbs
1-2 lbs Hamburger
2 tbs butter or margarine
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon cumin (OPTIONAL)
1 regular size box of any pasta bits (NOT the long straight kind or elbow noodles). Examples are small shells, small bow ties, small Penne, twisters, etc.
In medium size pot fill 3/4 way with water and put on medium heat to boil. in another medium pot add butter on medium heat to melt then and bits and pieces of the hamburger on it and using a cooking spoon stir the meat with cumin (optional) until thoroughly broken down and brown, add to the meat mixture pot the sauce and veggies, reduce hear to low and cover to simmer. Meanwhile add pasta to boiling water, stir occasionally until soft when taste tested,, but not gooey..Turn off meat sauce, sieve the pasta and combine in larger pot or bowl or platter if for company. Serve with flatbread
Creamy Mac n' Cheese
one box of your choice small pasta bits
16 slices of american or cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
1/4 lb stick butter or margarine
2 tablespoons flour or cornstarch
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
Boil pasta until cooked to your taste, drain, cover and set aside.
In a microwave bowl or small stove pot heat milk and butter until butter is melted and put aside.
In a another small pot put in oil on low heat and sprinkle flour/corn starch and make a roue--- gradually add a little of the butter/milk mixture and slices of the cheese stirring all the while until cheese is thoroughly melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Blend contents of both pots together and then into a casserole dish, Spread even and top with your choice of bread crumbs, sliced black olives, sliced hot dogs, mini meatballs, or sprinkle paprika on top, add some salsa or some dabs of relish. Remember to coat all toppings with melted butter before placing into 350 F oven for anothrt 10 minutes then serve.
Baked Apple Du Jour
(This is for one person.. Obviously, you multiply it if you need more)
1 HUGE Red Delicious Apple, cored and peeled (peeling is optional)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 Karo Light Syrup or any non-butter pancake syrup
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup crushed walnuts OR almonds OR peanuts
ina small baking plate center cored apple standing up if possible. Ina bowl combine the rest of the ingredients. Now stuff the core of the apple and with any extra allow to pour over the apple and down the sides and cover entire top of plate with aluminum foil.. Bake in oven at 350F degrees for 20 minutes.
when finished add ice cream on top, OR whipped cream OR pudding OR.....whatever you like.
New Ideas for Dinner Time?
Sienna THE
Hey Everyone,
I need some new ideas on what to cook my girls for dinner. They are 5,3, & 15 months. They always have the regular mac & cheese, chicken nuggets, things like that..
Any new ideas of what I can cook for them ?
Thanks!
Answer
Monday
Breakfast â A
Fresh berries (buy whatever is in season where you are â or use frozen)
Yogurt
Granola
Beverage Of Choice
Mix Berries, yogurt and granola.
Lunch â B
Stroganoff Stew
Apples
Beverage Of Choice
Stroganoff Stew
1 lb stew beef, browned and cubed
2 cups of water
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp worstershire sauce
1 8 oz container sour cream
Cook beef in water until fork tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except for sour cream and warm over medium high heat until bubbly. Stir in sour cream and serve. May add cooked, drained egg noodles to make this recipe stretch for a larger crowd.
Tuesday
Breakfast â C
Grilled Bulls-eye
Juice
Grilled Bulls-eye
For each serving, butter one slice of bread. Cut large circle out of the middle. Place bread in hot skillet or on hot griddle. Place one egg (can be beaten if you prefer scrambled eggs) in center. Cook until egg is set on both sides.
Lunch â D
Meatball Subs
Beverage Of Choice
Meatball Subs
1 lb ground beef
½ cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1 tsp seasoned salt or herb seasoning mix
1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
grated mozzarella cheese
hoagie buns
Mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, egg and seasoning. Shape into 1 ½ inch sized balls. Brown in skillet over medium heat. Add in spaghetti sauce and heat thoroughly. Spoon meatballs and sauce onto split rolls, sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Wednesday
Breakfast â E
Maple Oatmeal
Milk
Maple Oatmeal
Cook oatmeal according to package directions except substituting milk for ¼ of the water. During final minutes of cooking, stir in 1 tbsp of maple syrup per serving. Serve while hot.
Lunch â F
Meat and Cheese Pita-Wiches
Apples
Beverage Of Choice
Open pita pockets and fill with your favorite meat and cheese sandwich fillings. Try to cook extra meat the night or two before and save for this lunch so you can have something fresh for these sandwiches. Add your favorite grated cheese, veggies and sandwich spread.
Thursday
Breakfast â G
Western Scramble
Beverage Of Choice
Western Scramble
2 tablespoons butter
6 large eggs
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup chopped cooked ham
3/4 teaspoon salt
dash pepper
In skillet melt butter. Beat eggs and whisk in remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into hot skillet. Cook, stirring to cook evenly.
Lunch â H
Chili Potatoes
Beverage Of Choice
Chili Potatoes
1 baked potato for each serving
Cooked chili (see week four for recipe - Wednesday)
Grated cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Split open potatoes. Spoon chili into potato cavity. Sprinkle with cheese and top with dollop of sour cream.
Friday
Breakfast â I
Banana Muffins
Milk
Banana Muffins
2 cups self-rising flour
2-3 over-ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs
¾ cup sugar (may reduce if too sweet for your tastes)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Using recipe from week three, prepare banana muffin batter. Pour into greased and floured or paper lined muffin tin. Bake 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Lunch â J
Teryaki wings
Cooked rice
Pineapple chunks
Beverage Of Choice
Teryaki Wings
10-15 chicken wings or drumettes
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp oil
Preheat oven to 425° F. Toss wings in large plastic bag with soy sauce, brown sugar and oil until coated. Spread evenly on baking sheet and bake until juices run clear.
Shopping List
(Ingredients should be purchased in proper amounts for your family if an amount is not noted.)
Fresh Produce
(A) fresh berries
(B, F, G, J) apples
(F) fresh veggies for pita-wiches
(G) ¼ cup chopped bell pepper
(G) 1/3 cup chopped onion
(H) baking potatoes
(I) 2-3 overripe bananas
(J) pineapple chunks
Beverages
favorite beverage(s)
fruit juice
General Grocery / Cooking and Baking
(B) 1 tsp onion powder
(B) ¼ tsp garlic powder
(D) 1 tsp herb seasoning blend
(E) oatmeal
(I) 2 cups self-rising flour
(I) ¾ cup sugar
(I) ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
(J) ¼ cup brown sugar
(J) oil
General Grocery / Bakery and Breads
(C) sliced loaf bread
(D) hoagie buns
(F) pitas
General Grocery / Condiments and Sauces
(B) 1 tsp worstershire sauce
(E) maple syrup
(J) ½ cup soy sauce
General Grocery / Dry Food and Mixes
(D) ½ cup dry bread crumbs
(H) 1 pkg dry chili seasoning mix
General Grocery / Canned and Bottled
(B) 1 can cream of mushroom soup
(D) 1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
(H) 1 can tomato sauce
or u can make hawaiian food
Monday
Breakfast â A
Fresh berries (buy whatever is in season where you are â or use frozen)
Yogurt
Granola
Beverage Of Choice
Mix Berries, yogurt and granola.
Lunch â B
Stroganoff Stew
Apples
Beverage Of Choice
Stroganoff Stew
1 lb stew beef, browned and cubed
2 cups of water
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp worstershire sauce
1 8 oz container sour cream
Cook beef in water until fork tender. Stir in remaining ingredients except for sour cream and warm over medium high heat until bubbly. Stir in sour cream and serve. May add cooked, drained egg noodles to make this recipe stretch for a larger crowd.
Tuesday
Breakfast â C
Grilled Bulls-eye
Juice
Grilled Bulls-eye
For each serving, butter one slice of bread. Cut large circle out of the middle. Place bread in hot skillet or on hot griddle. Place one egg (can be beaten if you prefer scrambled eggs) in center. Cook until egg is set on both sides.
Lunch â D
Meatball Subs
Beverage Of Choice
Meatball Subs
1 lb ground beef
½ cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1 tsp seasoned salt or herb seasoning mix
1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
grated mozzarella cheese
hoagie buns
Mix together ground beef, bread crumbs, egg and seasoning. Shape into 1 ½ inch sized balls. Brown in skillet over medium heat. Add in spaghetti sauce and heat thoroughly. Spoon meatballs and sauce onto split rolls, sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Wednesday
Breakfast â E
Maple Oatmeal
Milk
Maple Oatmeal
Cook oatmeal according to package directions except substituting milk for ¼ of the water. During final minutes of cooking, stir in 1 tbsp of maple syrup per serving. Serve while hot.
Lunch â F
Meat and Cheese Pita-Wiches
Apples
Beverage Of Choice
Open pita pockets and fill with your favorite meat and cheese sandwich fillings. Try to cook extra meat the night or two before and save for this lunch so you can have something fresh for these sandwiches. Add your favorite grated cheese, veggies and sandwich spread.
Thursday
Breakfast â G
Western Scramble
Beverage Of Choice
Western Scramble
2 tablespoons butter
6 large eggs
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup chopped cooked ham
3/4 teaspoon salt
dash pepper
In skillet melt butter. Beat eggs and whisk in remaining ingredients. Pour mixture into hot skillet. Cook, stirring to cook evenly.
Lunch â H
Chili Potatoes
Beverage Of Choice
Chili Potatoes
1 baked potato for each serving
Cooked chili (see week four for recipe - Wednesday)
Grated cheddar cheese
Sour cream
Split open potatoes. Spoon chili into potato cavity. Sprinkle with cheese and top with dollop of sour cream.
Friday
Breakfast â I
Banana Muffins
Milk
Banana Muffins
2 cups self-rising flour
2-3 over-ripe bananas, mashed
2 eggs
¾ cup sugar (may reduce if too sweet for your tastes)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Using recipe from week three, prepare banana muffin batter. Pour into greased and floured or paper lined muffin tin. Bake 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean.
Lunch â J
Teryaki wings
Cooked rice
Pineapple chunks
Beverage Of Choice
Teryaki Wings
10-15 chicken wings or drumettes
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tbsp oil
Preheat oven to 425° F. Toss wings in large plastic bag with soy sauce, brown sugar and oil until coated. Spread evenly on baking sheet and bake until juices run clear.
Shopping List
(Ingredients should be purchased in proper amounts for your family if an amount is not noted.)
Fresh Produce
(A) fresh berries
(B, F, G, J) apples
(F) fresh veggies for pita-wiches
(G) ¼ cup chopped bell pepper
(G) 1/3 cup chopped onion
(H) baking potatoes
(I) 2-3 overripe bananas
(J) pineapple chunks
Beverages
favorite beverage(s)
fruit juice
General Grocery / Cooking and Baking
(B) 1 tsp onion powder
(B) ¼ tsp garlic powder
(D) 1 tsp herb seasoning blend
(E) oatmeal
(I) 2 cups self-rising flour
(I) ¾ cup sugar
(I) ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
(J) ¼ cup brown sugar
(J) oil
General Grocery / Bakery and Breads
(C) sliced loaf bread
(D) hoagie buns
(F) pitas
General Grocery / Condiments and Sauces
(B) 1 tsp worstershire sauce
(E) maple syrup
(J) ½ cup soy sauce
General Grocery / Dry Food and Mixes
(D) ½ cup dry bread crumbs
(H) 1 pkg dry chili seasoning mix
General Grocery / Canned and Bottled
(B) 1 can cream of mushroom soup
(D) 1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce
(H) 1 can tomato sauce
or u can make hawaiian food
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