I need some new exciting recipes, bored with the same old thing

Christina - posted on 08/25/2012

http://povertynutrition.blogspot.com/ :) can add to ideas as well in comments

Jordan - posted on 02/24/2012

We use the site Once A Month Mom and I love them! They helped us try several different types of menus on a budget. http://simplyriver.blogspot.com/2012/02/...

Chris - posted on 02/24/2012

Amanda,



You are so blessed to have good eaters. I'm not sure how exciting this recipe is, but it's super easy, feeds alot, and everyone in my house eats it.



Ravioli Skillet



1/3 cup whipping cream (i use skim milk)

4 cups loosely packed fresh baby spinach leaves

6 oz provolone cheese, grated

1 tbsp olive oil

3 garlic cloves, pressed

2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with onions, undrained

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

1 pkg small frozen cheese ravioli (about 65)



Measure cream using Easy Read Measuring Cup. Wash spinach in large Stainless Mesh Colander; drain. Grate cheese using Ultimate Mandoline fitted with grating blade. Set aside cream, spinach and cheese.



Add oil to (12-in./30-cm) Skillet; heat over medium-high heat 1-3 minutes or until shimmering. Press garlic into Skillet with Garlic Press; cook and stir 15-20 seconds or until fragrant.



Add tomatoes, salt and black pepper to Skillet; cook and stir with Bamboo Spatula 1-2 minutes or until simmering. Add ravioli; stir to coat. Cook, uncovered, 4-5 minutes or until tender. Stir cream into Skillet. Cook, uncovered, 1-2 minutes or until simmering. Sprinkle spinach over ravioli; cook, covered, 1 minute or until spinach starts to wilt.



Remove Skillet from heat. Top with cheese; cover Skillet and let stand 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Ruth - posted on 02/24/2012

Some of my favorites are:



Megadarra, a dish of lentils and rice with carmelized onions--I really like broiled eggplant slices with yougurt on the side, and maybe a fried egg.



Tamale Pie: Polenta in a large dish, covered with beans and ground beef, enchilada sauce, and topped with cheese, and baked until all hot and melty.



Stir-fry is really versatile, and can be done with pretty much any combination of protein and vegetables you have on hand. You can change the sauce--add orange juice concentrate if you want it more sweet and sour, and sesame oil (at the very end) if you like that flavor, or oyster sauce, or more ginger or garlic, not to mention hot sauce (we like Sriracha) or crushed red pepper if you like it spicy.

Jessica - posted on 02/23/2012

Pizza hot dish



Add to an ungreased 9x13 baking dish



2 cups cooked macaroni noodles

1 lb ground beef

1 can cheedar cheese soup

1 small jar of pizza pizza sauce



Mix and spread evenly. Bake covered at 350 for 50 min. Sprinkle 8oz shredded mozzarella cheese on top bake uncovered for about 10mins.



I serve this with Cole's bread!



My kids ages 2,4,7,9 all love this...it's a nice change from pizza or spaghetti!

Joeann - posted on 11/15/2009

potato gnocchi

4 medium potatoes,peeled and quartered, 1 egg,lightly beaten. 1 and half teaspoons salt,divided. 1and 3/4 to 2 cups all purpose flour. 3 quarts water. spagetti sauce warmed up



place potatoes in a sauce pan and cover with water. bring to boil. reduce heat; cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender, drain and mash.

place 2 cups mashed potatoes in a large mixing bowl (saving any remaining for other use)

stir in the egg and 1 teaspoon salt. gradually beat in the flour until blended(the dough will be firm and elastic) turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 15 times. roll into hals inch wide ropes. cut ropes into 1 inch pieces. press down with a lightly floured fork. in a dutch oven,bring water to boil. add gnocchi in small batches;cook for 8 -10 minutes or untilgnocchi float to the top and are cooked through. remove with slotted spoon, serve immediatly with spagetti sauce yeilds; 6-8 servings.. u can also check out your local library to see if they have any recipe books where you can find exciting recipes.

Jennifer - posted on 11/14/2009

Taco Burgers
1 lb ground beef
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 package low sodium taco seasoning
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 head of Romaine
1/4 lb sliced cheddar cheese
guacamole
sour cream
tomatoe slices

In a large bowl combine the ground beef, onion, peppers, shredded cheddar and taco seasoning. Form into Burger patti's. Cook to prefered doneness...

Place on rolls and top with cheddar slices, guac, sour cream, sliced tomatoes and romaine.

Super Yum! Really easy!!

Heather - posted on 11/14/2009

I have a really easy and good casserole! Fiesta Chicken Casserole

2 cans chicken drained

1 can black beans drained and rinsed

1 can cream chicken soup

1 cup sour cream

1 jar 16oz salsa

2 cups shreaded cheese

24oz frozen corn

2 refrigerated pie cruse at room temperature

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Put mix in 9x13 pan, cover with pie crust. Bake 40 min at 400 degrees.

It is so easy and really good. I use low fat or light everything so it makes it fairly healthy!! Enjoy!!! and CHEAP!!!

Lori - posted on 11/14/2009

I am married with four kids between the ages of 4 and 15. This is one of the few recipes everyone of them will eat. It's so easy and can be made in about 15 minutes.

1 pound ground beef
1 can of French onion soup
hamburger buns

Brown ground beef and drain. Add soup and cook until most of the soup is absorbed. Serve on hamburger buns with ketchup, mustard and mayo.

This goes great with any veggie dish. I usually make this when we are going to have a busy night.

Sue - posted on 11/14/2009

stuffed-pork chops

loin pork chops (1 inch thick)

favorite stuffing

cut a pocket in each chop from the fat side almost to the bone. spoon about 1/4 cup stuffing into each pocket.

in a skillet brown the chops. transfer to a slow cooker. pour chicken broth [approx 3/4 cup] over chops. cover and cook on 8 hours or until juices run clear.

[these chops are very moist and practically fall apart when you pull them out] well worth the time it takes in the crock pot.

Sue - posted on 11/14/2009

chicken in mushroom sauce

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

can of condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

8 oz sour cream

4 bacon strips cooked and crumbled

place chicken in a slow cooker. combine soup, sour cream, and bacon over chicken. cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high 3 hours.

Joeann - posted on 11/15/2009

potato gnocchi

4 medium potatoes,peeled and quartered, 1 egg,lightly beaten. 1 and half teaspoons salt,divided. 1and 3/4 to 2 cups all purpose flour. 3 quarts water. spagetti sauce warmed up



place potatoes in a sauce pan and cover with water. bring to boil. reduce heat; cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes or until tender, drain and mash.

place 2 cups mashed potatoes in a large mixing bowl (saving any remaining for other use)

stir in the egg and 1 teaspoon salt. gradually beat in the flour until blended(the dough will be firm and elastic) turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 15 times. roll into hals inch wide ropes. cut ropes into 1 inch pieces. press down with a lightly floured fork. in a dutch oven,bring water to boil. add gnocchi in small batches;cook for 8 -10 minutes or untilgnocchi float to the top and are cooked through. remove with slotted spoon, serve immediatly with spagetti sauce yeilds; 6-8 servings.. u can also check out your local library to see if they have any recipe books where you can find exciting recipes.