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Salisbury Steak Dinner Idea
Sometimes it's nice to have a few microwaveable dinners in the freezer for those days you run out of groceries or were too busy to make dinner plans, but don't have enough time to wait in line at a fast food place. Or you don't want to make a mess in the kitchen, you get home... (see the full recipe!)
Ham and Cheese Macaroni with Broccoli Lunch Recipe (Healthy Mac and Cheese!)
Mac'n'Cheese doesn't have to be just mac and cheese. We've been trying out a few variations, but so far this broccoli and ham variation is my favorite. The flavors mend so well together and it is quite filling and balanced and doesn't require any sides. Plus it is SO easy to... (see the full recipe!)
Healthy Lentil Soup Recipe
Update: One way to add a bigger variety of veggies to this lentil soup is to add about 3 stalks of celery (chopped) along with the onion, garlic and carrots. When you add the chicken or vegetable broth, you can add 2 or so cups of extra water. When the soup is done cooking, stir... (see the full recipe!)
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Easy Baked Potato and Spinach Salad Dinner Idea
If you're crunched for time but still would like to eat healthy meals, try a quick baked potato and spinach salad dinner. Ingredients: 1 Russet potato, peel on 1 chopped green onion slice of butter a sprinkle of grated cheese salt and pepper to taste a handful of... (see the full recipe!)
Ramen Soup Recipe – Quick, easy, and… somewhat healthy
If you are pressed for time and/or money, try this quick and easy ramen soup recipe! Here is a great way to healthify plain old Ramen soup a bit: Ramen Soup Recipe Ingredients: 1 package Ramen noodles with seasoning packet (my favorite is Chicken flavor, second favorite... (see the full recipe!)
Hot Dog Lunch Idea
I know it doesn't take a pro to make a hot dog, but I'm putting this meal idea up just as an idea. It's easy to eat multiple hot dogs if you don't eat the first one with anything on the side, but it's also easy to feel sick after eating more than one hot dog... so just add some... (see the full recipe!)
Enfrijoladas – Mexican Dinner Recipe
This is a very inexpensive recipe and fast and easy if you already have the mashed beans prepared. You can find a great recipe for mashed beans here. Ingredients: homemade mashed beans corn or flour tortillas grated cheese sour cream and salsa... (see the full recipe!)
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Navajo Tacos with Baked “Fry” Bread Dinner Recipe
UPDATE: After making these Navajo Tacos several times, I recommend doubling it and making eight fry breads instead of four :D Also, if you don't already have an open container of powdered milk, just skip the powder and use regular milk in the recipe. You can even use half... (see the full recipe!)
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