How to Make Yummy Entrees in 30 Minutes or Less

Posted: Jul 31, 2009 |Comments: 0 |

Whether you are a busy parent, working person, or just always on the go, we all need quick meals from time to time.  Forget the lunchmeat sandwiches.  You really can cook up a meal in a matter of minutes.  Here are some recipes for you no matter your taste preferences.  Try the Crab Newburg over toast points, ready in minutes.  The Chicken, Cheesy Macaroni is a dressed up version of boxed macaroni and cheese.  It is surprisingly good with the sour cream mixed in.  It is also a very economical meal.  Are you a salad person?  Then try this recipe for a Super Chef's Salad with Ham.


CRAB NEWBURG

1/3 cup butter flavored shortening
1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp paprika
3 cups half-and-half cream
1/4 cup sherry, optional
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
2 cans (6-oz each) crab meat, rinsed and drained

2 tbsp chopped pimento

In a 2-quart saucepan, melt the shortening. Add bell pepper to melted shortening; cook, stirring, over medium heat until tender. Stir in flour, salt, and paprika. Blend in the cream and sherry, if using. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until mixture thickens; remove from the heat. Blend a small amount of the hot mixture into the egg yolks. Return to the hot mixture, stirring to combine well. Add crab meat and pimento. Cook and stir mixture over low heat until heated through. Serve over toast points.


OH-SO-EASY CHEESY CHICKEN MACARONI

1 pkg (14-oz) Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese Dinner
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup sour cream

Prepare the macaroni and cheese as directed on package. Add the chicken and sour cream to the macaroni and cheese. Mix well, heat thoroughly, adding a tablespoon or two of milk, if needed.


SUPER CHEF'S SALAD WITH HAM

2 large eggs
2 hearts of romaine lettuce (or other lettuce) cut into thick shreds
1 can (1 lb) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 med cucumber, sliced
2 tomatoes, cut into wedges
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
4-oz fully cooked ham cut into strips
Your favorite salad dressing

Put eggs in a small saucepan with enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil, lower heat to simmer and simmer for 1 minute. Remove the saucepan from the heat, cover and let stand for 10 minutes. Drain eggs, rinse with cold water, and peel. Cut peeled eggs into wedges.

In a large salad bowl, put the romaine lettuce. Top with the chickpeas, cucumber, tomatoes, cheese, and ham. Add the egg wedges and your favorite dressing.

Enjoy!

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