309 empty nest Recipes

sliced beef (may substitute ground beef or turkey), oil, onions, fresh sliced mushrooms, garlic clove, salt and pepper, fat-free cream of mushroom soup, water (use empty soup can), fat free sour cream, worcestershire sauce, ketchup, no yolks egg noodle substitute

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, tomato paste, water (fill 1 of the empty tomato paste cans with 6 times), bay leaves, fresh parsley, chopped fine, fresh oregano, chopped fine, fresh basil, chopped fine, fresh ground black pepper, red pepper flakes (optional), garlic powder, granulated sugar (can use more or less depending on how sweet you like your sauce. i actually use at least 1/2 cup), freshly grated parmesan cheese, pepperoni, sliced (optional), boneless skinless chicken breasts , cutlets, eggs, slightly beaten, salt, fresh ground black pepper, fine dry italian seasoned breadcrumbs, vegetable oil, homemade pasta sauce, grated parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, sliced

dijon mustard, red wine vinegar or 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, olive oil

boneless skinless chicken breasts, fajita seasoning mix (dry ), fat free chicken broth , plus, water (use empty can), red pepper, chopped, green pepper, chopped, frozen corn, mild cilantro salsa, garlic cloves, minced, cilantro, chopped, black beans, rinsed and drained, bay leaf

boneless beef chuck roast , trimmed of excess fat, can use favorite cut, sweet onion, thinly sliced , vidalia, walla walla, etc, minced garlic, condensed french onion soup, water , the empty soup can full, reduced sodium soy sauce, cider vinegar, ground ginger, black pepper, brown sugar

boneless skinless chicken breasts, salt and pepper, ham, swiss cheese, cream of mushroom soup, milk (using the empty soup can), dried breadcrumbs

boneless skinless chicken breasts, uncooked brown rice, cream soup (any mixture of cream of chicken, celery, or mushroom. or use 4 cups homemade cream sauce.), water (i use the empty soup can and measure 1 1/3 cans), dry onion soup mix, paprika, parsley

condensed cheddar cheese soup (1 can), low-fat milk (3/4 of the empty can), red onion, diced, garlic powder, mild salsa, low-fat sour cream, chili powder (more or less depending on taste and the heat of your chili), dill, low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded or cubed, tortilla chips, crushed, veggie ground round (optional), black olives (optional), refried beans (optional), avocado, cubed (optional)

fryer chicken, cut up (or eight pieces of your favorite cut- i like thighs), cream of chicken soup, milk (use the empty soup can to measure), sour cream, eggs, beaten, flour, oil, for frying, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, garlic , to taste

ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey, uncooked white rice, chopped onion, condensed tomato soup, water (approximately , i use 1/2 of empty can to measure), worcestershire sauce, salt & pepper

whole kernel corn, creamed corn, coconut milk, water (use empty can), red pepper (chopped ), white onion (chopped ), dill weed, pepper, oregano, potatoes (chopped )

hamburger, uncooked long-grain white rice, egg, beaten, condensed tomato soup, water (the empty soup can)

cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, chicken breasts, frozen, red potatoes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, chicken bouillon cube, water (just use empty soup can), three-cheese blend (kraft 3cheese crumbles)

salmon, drained, butter, onion, chopped, celery, chopped, green bell pepper, chopped, garlic clove, finely minced, potatoes, diced, carrot, diced, chicken broth, water, dill seed, zucchini, diced, milk, creamed corn (fresh is better if you ve got it), salt & pepper, fresh parsley, butter

lean ground beef or 1 lb cubed chicken, browned, pinto beans with jalapeno peppers, undrained, kidney beans, undrained, hominy, drained, cut green beans, drained, mexican-style stewed tomatoes, cajun-style stewed tomatoes, taco seasoning, spaghetti seasoning, buttermilk ranch salad dressing mix, tomato sauce, tortilla chips (optional), cheddar cheese, grated (optional)

mayonnaise, ketchup, chili sauce (cocktail), horseradish, sweet gherkin pickle, fresh parsley, chopped, ground chuck, ground sirloin, egg, worcestershire sauce, ground allspice, mustard, salt , to taste, pepper , to taste, sauerkraut, rye bread (approximately 1-inch thick ), swiss cheese

beef roast, onion, garlic salt, pepper, mushroom soup, water (use empty soup can)

boiling water, whole wheat flour, rye flour, cornmeal, baking soda, baking powder, kosher salt, freshly ground allspice, molasses , by weight, buttermilk, vanilla extract, orange zest, special equipment : 2 empty (26.5-oz) metal cans