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So this may not come to use for some people but...I still thought it was fun...I am searching everywhere for a recipie and I got the idea of posting it on the guild, so that way anytime someone has a hard time thinking of what to cook for dinner they can come on here and try one of the lovlies favorite recipies.

Here is one of mine:

INGREDIENTS
6 boneless chicken thighs
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of celery soup
salt and pepper to taste
1 (12 ounce) package refrigerated biscuit dough

DIRECTIONS
In a large pot over high heat, combine the chicken with enough water to cover, and boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Drain some of the water from the pot, reserving 3 cups in the pot. Remove chicken and allow it to cool, then pull it apart into bite size pieces; return to pot.
Reduce heat to medium, and add the cans of condensed soup. Season with salt and pepper. Pull the biscuit dough into pieces, and add to the soup. Simmer over medium heat for 7 to 8 minutes, or until the dough is cooked through.

Thanks for starting this one, but is there anything for ridiculously poor people like the wife and I?

Well in that case...I think I'd like to have one.

Not really, but if I could take some of the spice out it shouldn't be a problem.

Here are some that I know that are extremely cheap but still really tasty.

For 2 people:
2 boxes of Mac N' Cheese
1 can of Chili

Cook Mac N' Cheese according to the directions on the box and chili then stir well. Tastes really good and it's less than a $10 meal.

For 2 People:
4 packages of Chicken Flavored Romen Noodles
1 can of corn
1 can of peas
2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts if wanted

Cook Romen Noodles as directed. Strain juices from the corn and peas. Mix everything together. (If you add the chicken) Cut into cubes and boil in water till it floats in the water or is done. Shread the chicken cubes and mix in with everything else.


When I think of more I will add them.

Chicken Teriyaki

1 chicken breast
2tbs teriyaki sauce
2tbs oil
a pinch of toasted sesame seeds (optional)
nori for garnish (optional)
brown sugar

1 heat oil in frying pan at high heat
2 brown well both sides: 4 minutes total
3 place in clean pan with teriyaki sauce
4 bring sauce to boil
5 simmer covered for 5 minutes
turn chicken 3 times during step 5
6 cut into 1/2 inch slices
7 return to pan
8 mix suce with brown sugar to prefrence
9 cook until sauce is pretty much completely evaporated, and chicken is caramelized
10 top with sauce from pan

serve with rice

sweet chicken teriyaki video

Grandma's Turkey Soup

makes about 1 gallon

Ingredients
12-14 lb meaty turkey carcass
1 tbsp salt
1/4 tsp leaf thyme
1/4 tsp pepper
3 bay leaves
6 chicken bouillon cubes
6 quarts (24 cups) water
6 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 stalks celery, sliced
6 small onions, chopped
3 16oz cans (6 cups) tomatoes, undrained
3 12oz cans (4 1/2 cups) whole kernel corn, drained
3 cups cooked shredded turkey
3 tsp Kitchen Bouquet seasoning sauce (1 tbsp)

Directions
In large soup pot, combine turkey carcass, salt, thyme, pepper, bay leaves, chicken bouillon and water.
Cover and and simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Remove carcass, and strip meat from bones.
Let broth cool in fridge overnight, and skim the fat off before starting soup.
Add potatoes, celery, carrots, onions, potatoes, corn, and turkey.
Cover and simmer 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add Kitchen Bouquet.

The videos are for chicken soup, but it's pretty much the same method and recipe.

I don't include the onions, cause grandpa and I don't like them. You can substitute the potatoes for rice or noodles.

Well I figured a good start would be affordable cuts of meats and easy ways to cook them that taste good.

Chicken:
The cheapest pretty much, I cook them in the oven usually and a favorite way I like to do so that costs little is:

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 bottle Italian dressing (you wont use all of it, just enough to marinate)
1/2 teaspoon dry rosemary (dry is good, if you go fresh remember the ration is 1 dry to 3 fresh, so three times as much fresh)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
salt to taste
1 cup water

Marinate the chicken overnight or at least 4 hours in the dressing, save the herbs for baking. When marinated good and through, line baking dish with foil and pour the chicken -and- dressing into the dish. The dressing serves as a cooking liquid, and add the cup of plain water. It might take a little more, just make sure the liquid will cover the bottom of the pan and about 1/4 of an inch deep. Add your rosemary, pepper, and salt.

Cook at 350 degrees covered in foil until firm and cooked all the way through, done be afraid to cut one in half to make certain. When its done allow the meat to rest about 10 minutes before serving.

Pork:

I always cook bone-in chops because the bone marrow adds a lot of flavor. I simply season the chops with sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, and Cavender's Greek Seasoning. It's a little hard to find sometimes, but well worth it. Pan fry your chops until firm and white all the way through and enjoy.

Beef:

Petite sirloins are a good cut at a good price, these I marinate about an hour in Worcestershire's sauce, crushed Malabar black pepper, and kosher salt. Simply pan fry as well.

All of these I serve with a cheaper canned vegetable or pasta dish so you can enjoy good meat still without the cost getting crazy with good sides too.