170 shortcuts Recipes

boned , skinned chicken thighs (4 oz. each), turkey kielbasa (polish) sausages, french bread, olive oil, onion (8 oz.), peeled and chopped, carrots (8 oz. total), peeled and chopped, fat-skimmed chicken broth, fresh thyme leaves or 1 tsp dried thyme, dried bay leaf, cannellini (white ) beans, rinsed and drained, chopped parsley, salt

cornbread mix (we tested with martha white), refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, butter or margarine, onion, chopped (2 cups), celery ribs, chopped (1 1/2 cups), chicken broth, eggs, lightly beaten, rubbed sage, pepper, salt

light brown sugar, rice wine or 1/2 tbsp dry sherry, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic clove, crushed, chopped scallion, chopped fresh ginger, chicken stock or 3 cups vegetable stock, frozen asian dumplings (i like the veggie and thai shrimp gyoza from trader joes), egg (optional), black pepper

butter or 1 tbsp margarine, boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb), cream of chicken soup, water, chablis or 2 tbsp other dry white wine, shredded swiss cheese, cooked ham, chopped, hot cooked medium egg noodles (about 3 cups uncooked )

all-purpose flour, salt, butter, water, extra virgin olive oil, yellow onion, diced, instant mashed potato flakes

whole green chilies, cream of mushroom soup, milk, half-and-half, salt, nutmeg , if desired

skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed, egg, beaten, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, drained, creamed cottage cheese, grated parmesan cheese, manicotti shells, condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, boiling water, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped fresh parsley

low sodium chicken broth, dried lemongrass, fresh ginger, piece cut in half, dry rice noodles, shiitake mushroom, thinly sliced, scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced (white and light green parts only ), fresh bean sprout, fresh basil or 1 cup fresh cilantro or 1 cup fresh mint leaves, hot chili oil (optional)

condensed cream of chicken soup, water, velveeta cheese, cut up, frozen broccoli florets, manicotti, uncooked, chicken breast , cut into 1/2 inch strips, grated parmesan cheese

chili without beans, sour cream, whole kernel corn (drained, green chili salsa, fritos, sharp cheese, grated

onion (1/2 lb.), red or green bell peppers or 1 of each (1 lb. total), roma tomatoes (1/2 lb. total ), salad oil, hungarian or regular paprika, caraway seed, fat-skimmed beef broth, dried egg noodles, cooked boned beef pot roast with gravy, chopped parsley (optional)

sirloin steaks (more if desired), onion, minced, garlic clove, minced, mushrooms, sliced, butter, flour, salt, pepper, butter, flour, tomato paste, beef bouillon or 1 (10 3/4 oz) can beef broth, white wine (optional), sour cream, egg noodles

cornbread mix (two 6-oz packages), buttermilk biscuits (refrigerated can), butter, onion, chopped (about 2 cups), celery ribs, chopped, chicken broth, eggs, lightly beaten, rubbed sage, pepper, salt

cornbread mix (we tested with martha white), refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, butter or margarine, onion, chopped (2 cups), celery ribs, chopped (1 1/2 cups), chicken broth, eggs, lightly beaten, rubbed sage, pepper, salt

butter, boneless skinless chicken breast halves or 1 lb half, condensed cream of chicken soup or 1 (10 3/4 oz) can 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup, water, chablis or 2 tbsp other dry white wine, swiss cheese, shredded, cooked ham, chopped, egg noodles, cooked and drained

shortcut bacon , cut into short strips, halloumi cheese, sliced, baby spinach, red onion, halved and thinly sliced, sun-dried tomato, drained (reserve the oil), kalamata olive, pitted and sliced, olive oil, garlic clove, crushed, lemon juice, capers, chopped, red chili, finely chopped

lean ground beef, zucchini, thinly sliced, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, pasta sauce with roasted red peppers, greek seasoning, divided, frozen mashed potatoes, feta cheese, crumbled, grated lemon rind, fresh lemon juice