38629 almost good mom used Recipes

bread (white is traditional but we use what we have on hand, usually multigrain), miracle whip, processed cheese (good with other kinds of cheese too!), onions, chopped, salt and pepper, butter

reduced fat graham cracker squares, crushed finely, reduced-fat margarine, melted, milk or unsweetened soy, creamy peanut butter, sugar-free chocolate pudding mix, light or fat-free cool whip, cool whip or redi-whip for serving

ground turkey, mashed potatoes (i use instant , it s quicker), breadcrumbs (i use whole wheat), egg, salt, pepper, ginger, grating nutmeg, sugar, flour (wondra), evaporated milk (i like using 2 cans for more moisture and liquid to later soak up in pasta!), egg noodles

butter, flour, salt (i use seasoned ), half-and-half or 1 cup milk, sour cream (lowfat is okay), butter, onions, minced, water, frozen spinach, drained and chopped, ground black pepper (optional or to taste), grated parmesan cheese (optional)

cold strong coffee, chocolate ice cream (can use more ), chocolate syrup, sugar (to taste) (optional), crushed ice, divided (about 1 cup for each glass, or use as much as desired), cream

fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts or 4 frozen chicken breasts, 1/2-inch thick, honey mustard, bacon, sliced in half and fried crisp (i use slab bacon), season-all salt , any brand will do, sliced mushrooms , fresh sauteed in butter, shredded colby or 3 cups monterey jack cheese, parsley (to garnish ), grey poupon mustard, yellow mustard , may be used for milder version, honey, light corn syrup (to taste), mayonnaise

ramen noodles, broken up, with flavor packet (note -- just get the regular sized package, i can tsp recall the oz! any flavor is fine.), water, cream-style corn, powdered ginger, curry powder, onion powder, garlic powder, milk, cheddar cheese, grated (i used low fat cheddar), pepper, parsley (to garnish ) (optional)

lean ground beef, browned and drained, idaho russet potatoes, peeled and diced, carrots, peeled and diced, shredded mexican blend cheese, divided, burrito-size flour tortillas, enchilada sauce (we use mild), salt , to taste

dark chocolate cake mix, water, crisco shortening, icing sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, crisco shortening (not butter or margarine, use only plain shortening), water

lean ground beef, low-fat refried beans (we use mild), old el paso taco seasoning, garlic, salt, pepper, taco shells, shredded cheese, chredded lettuce, sour cream (optional)

margarine, divided (do not use butter for this), diced cooked ham (diced small), diced onion, refrigerated shredded hash brown, salt (or to taste), pepper (or to taste)

apple, cored and sliced, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, splenda sugar substitute (i used 2 packets), light margarine

butter, self rising flour, sugar, milk, vanilla, peach slices in heavy syrup (or any other fruit you like. this is very good with a mix of blackberries and peaches!)

dried beans (pinto preferred, but almost anything will work, my school cafeteria always made them with navy beans), ham hock (salt pork, ham bone, or other salty pork), onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, butter or 1 tbsp bacon grease, water

margarine, softened, sugar, ripe bananas, mashed, flour (use less for whole wheat flour), baking soda, salt (optional), cocoa

flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, margarine (i use ) or 2/3 cup shortening (i use ), brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, chocolate chips (i use semi-sweet)

water or 1 cup milk (for a richer, heartier dish; i use ; or use a combination), sugar, saffron, semolina , roasted until it just starts to turn a very pale brown, ghee or 2 tbsp clarified butter or 2 tbsp melted butter, divided, ground cardamom, chopped cashews

butter, softened (use only butter), laughing cow light swiss cheese (2 wedges), powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk, buttermilk