Quick and Easy

ilovepinkhearts · Jun 27th, 2008, 08:03 PM

So what is your quick and easy go to dinner? And do you ever just see what is in the pantry and make a casserole out of what you have? I've made some really tasty ones that way. Like a chicken, mixed veggie and shells and cheese casserole.

Just wanting to get some new quick and easy ides...thanks

sds661 · Jun 27th, 2008, 09:15 PM

Here's one: I put a 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup white wine in a skillet and add 2 cloves of minced garlic and a bunch of sundried tomatoes and saute for a couple minutes then I add 4-5 chicken breast--sprinkle with some romano cheese, italian seasoning, fresh basil, and some tomato/basil feta cheese--cover chicken and cook on low for about an hour--sooo good!

or you can check this link for some good recipes--not all dinner but there are quite a few!
Share your REALLY easy recipes for anything

Little Tiger · Jun 27th, 2008, 09:31 PM

This one is gorgeous, VERY quick, and can be pretty healthy!

You fry garlic, ginger, herbs and firm, non-marinated tofu (or chicken) in sesame oil in a large frying pan or wok, adding chopped spring onions in the last minute; at the same time boil separately a pack of noodles and broccoli and then add to the frying pan when cooked, with oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce.

Takes 10 minutes to make and is really nice.

IHeartCoach · Jun 27th, 2008, 09:51 PM

I'm going to the store to buy condensed milk and chocolate chips NOW! To make this fudge:

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Originally Posted by toxicgarden

Super easy fudge? 1 package milk chocolate chips and 1 can condensed milk. Stick them in a bowl and microwave for 30 second increments until melted. Stir well then put in an 8x8 pan and put in the fridge. Solidifies within an hour, stays nice and hard. I could never make fudge until I found this recipe, and it is INCREDIBLE! Tastes like good on Branson fudge!

just got back from store... I forgot vanilla though. hope that doesn't really matter.

WOW first tuna noodle casserole now fudge, I'm on a roll. I never cook unless having dinner (if both me and my fiance are home). I must be bored! LOL

IHeartCoach · Jun 28th, 2008, 10:33 AM

Update- I made the fudge and put it in the fridge. But still this AM it's not set and hard!

What did I do wrong?

I stuck it in the freezer now! LOL

twinkle.tink · Jun 29th, 2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by IHeartCoach

Update- I made the fudge and put it in the fridge. But still this AM it's not set and hard!

What did I do wrong?

I stuck it in the freezer now! LOL

Did you accidentally get evaporated milk instead of condensed?

IHeartCoach · Jun 30th, 2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by twinkle.tink

Did you accidentally get evaporated milk instead of condensed?

No it said Sweetened Condnsed milk.

It was like a pudding texture... Very gluey looking and off white?

twinkle.tink · Jul 1st, 2008, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by IHeartCoach

No it said Sweetened Condnsed milk.

It was like a pudding texture... Very gluey looking and off white?

hmm, I made a batch yesterday to test it, and it came out fine....1 bag of chocolate chips, 1 can cond. milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla....

luckygirl83 · Jul 1st, 2008, 06:23 PM

I am making mussels and couscous tonight. It takes about 10 minutes to prepare. It will feed about 2-3 people and cost about $14 for the ingredients.

2lbs of frozen mussels (half shell)
1/2 cup of vodka sauce (from a jar) - can add more if you like sauce! Can add any spaghetti sauce, really.
1 package of instant couscous.

Cook couscous according to package instructions (about 5 minutes).
Put vodka sauce into pot. Heat until warm and then toss in the mussels. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes.
Put couscous into large soup bowls and pour mussels and sauce over for an instant meal. Enjoy!

IHeartCoach · Jul 1st, 2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by twinkle.tink

hmm, I made a batch yesterday to test it, and it came out fine....1 bag of chocolate chips, 1 can cond. milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla....

Ohhh... I didn't use vanilla...

Would that matter that much in the way it set?

MaLu2004 · Jul 2nd, 2008, 11:48 AM

Here is my vegi casserole to eat with pasta or couscous
- Can of tomatoes
- Zucchini/Carottes/Eggplant - I might add peppers or green beans
- Thymian/Chili powder/Cinnamon/Garlic clove sliced thin (plus sugar to remove bitterness from tomatoes)
Add everything in one casserole and let simmer with lid on
If I dont want to bother to cook pasta or couscous - I add a few potatoes.
The good thing with this casserole is that I do not need to stay and watch.

Jun 27th, 2008, 08:03 PM	#1
ilovepinkhearts hi, i'm danielle Location: Texas	Quick and Easy So what is your quick and easy go to dinner? And do you ever just see what is in the pantry and make a casserole out of what you have? I've made some really tasty ones that way. Like a chicken, mixed veggie and shells and cheese casserole. Just wanting to get some new quick and easy ides...thanks __________________

Jun 28th, 2008, 10:33 AM	#5
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Jul 2nd, 2008, 11:48 AM	#11
MaLu2004 Member	Here is my vegi casserole to eat with pasta or couscous - Can of tomatoes - Zucchini/Carottes/Eggplant - I might add peppers or green beans - Thymian/Chili powder/Cinnamon/Garlic clove sliced thin (plus sugar to remove bitterness from tomatoes) Add everything in one casserole and let simmer with lid on If I dont want to bother to cook pasta or couscous - I add a few potatoes. The good thing with this casserole is that I do not need to stay and watch. Last edited by MaLu2004; Jul 2nd, 2008 at 11:58 AM.

Jun 27th, 2008, 09:15 PM	#2
sds661 Member	Here's one: I put a 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup white wine in a skillet and add 2 cloves of minced garlic and a bunch of sundried tomatoes and saute for a couple minutes then I add 4-5 chicken breast--sprinkle with some romano cheese, italian seasoning, fresh basil, and some tomato/basil feta cheese--cover chicken and cook on low for about an hour--sooo good! or you can check this link for some good recipes--not all dinner but there are quite a few! Share your REALLY easy recipes for anything

Jun 27th, 2008, 09:31 PM	#3
Little Tiger Member	This one is gorgeous, VERY quick, and can be pretty healthy! You fry garlic, ginger, herbs and firm, non-marinated tofu (or chicken) in sesame oil in a large frying pan or wok, adding chopped spring onions in the last minute; at the same time boil separately a pack of noodles and broccoli and then add to the frying pan when cooked, with oyster sauce or vegetarian oyster sauce. Takes 10 minutes to make and is really nice.

Jul 1st, 2008, 06:23 PM	#9
luckygirl83 Member Location: New York City	I am making mussels and couscous tonight. It takes about 10 minutes to prepare. It will feed about 2-3 people and cost about $14 for the ingredients. 2lbs of frozen mussels (half shell) 1/2 cup of vodka sauce (from a jar) - can add more if you like sauce! Can add any spaghetti sauce, really. 1 package of instant couscous. Cook couscous according to package instructions (about 5 minutes). Put vodka sauce into pot. Heat until warm and then toss in the mussels. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes. Put couscous into large soup bowls and pour mussels and sauce over for an instant meal. Enjoy!