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Crab Meat Bisque
August 19, 2021 Lee
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Crab Meat Bisque

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 121.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, (10½ oz / 298 g), Shortcut
  • 1 can condensed cream of asparagus soup, (10½ oz / 298 g)
  • 1¾ cups milk
  • 1 cup half and half cream
  • 1 cup crab meat, drained, flaked, fresh or canned
  • ¼ cup dry white wine
  • butter, as needed, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, add the soups, milk, and cream. Stir together, heat to just boiling then reduce to low.
  • Stir in the crab meat and heat through.
  • Stir in the wine.
  • Serve and place a pat of butter on each bowl for garnish if desired, enjoy.

Notes

Fair cost per serving.
Shortcut: Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,SEAFOOD - ALL,Seafood - Crab,Seafood - Crab - Imitation,SOUPS, STEWS, CHILI
Pacific Chowder
August 19, 2021 Lee
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Pacific Chowder

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 121.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices bacon
  • ¼ cup onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 can condensed cream of potato soup
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cans tuna, drained, (5 oz / 142 g each / 1¼ cups)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, cook the bacon until crisp, remove to paper towels, drain excess fat but leave 2 tablespoons fat in the saucepan.
  • In the bacon fat, cook the onion and bell pepper until just tender.
  • Add the soup and milk, heat to just boiling, turn off the heat, reduce to low.
  • Crumble the bacon and flake the tuna, add to the saucepan and stir in and heat through.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,FISH - ALL,Fish - Tuna,SOUPS, STEWS, CHILI
Oyster Stew
August 19, 2021 Lee
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Oyster Stew

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 121.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pint fresh oyster meat, plus their liquid, (2 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • dash hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 quart milk, scalded, (4 cups)
  • ¼ cup butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Drain the oysters, reserving their liquid. Pour liquid through a coffee filter. Place the oysters and the filtered liquid into a large saucepan or pot.
  • In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and the 2 tablespoons of water to make a smooth paste.
  • Stir the paste into the oysters. Place on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring gently, until the edges of the oysters curl.
  • Pour in the scaled milk, stir, remove from heat and cover, let stand 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the melted butter.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving as I get fresh oyster meat from local fishermen, but oyster meat is also available at Tesco most times.
Variant: 1. Use 3 cups milk and 1 cup half and half cream, scalded, in place of the 4 cups of scalded milk.
* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,SEAFOOD - ALL,Seafood - Oysters,SOUPS, STEWS, CHILI
Manhattan Clam Chowder
August 19, 2021 Lee
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Manhattan Clam Chowder

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 121.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Lunch, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cans minced clams, (6½ oz / 185 g each / about 2⅓ cups)
  • 3 slices bacon, finely diced
  • 1 cup celery, finely diced
  • 1 cup onion, diced
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes
  • 2 cups potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup carrot, finely diced
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
  • black pepper, as desired
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons cold water

Instructions
 

  • Drain clams, reserving liquid. Strain liquid through a coffee filter and add liquid to a 4 cup measuring cup, add water to make 4 cups total liquid.
  • In a pot, add the bacon, onion, and celery. Cook until the onion and celery are tender but not browned.
  • Add the 4 cups of clam liquid, tomatoes, potatoes, carrot, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir together. Cover and simmer on low heat for 35 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the 2 tablespoons flour and the 2 tablespoons cold water to make a smooth paste. Stir the paste into the pot. Increase heat to medium, cook and stir the chowder until it comes to a boil.
  • Add the clams, reduce heat to low, simmer to heat the clams and chowder through.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving using fresh steamed and minced clams.
* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,SEAFOOD - ALL,Seafood - Clams,SOUPS, STEWS, CHILI
Fish Chowder
August 19, 2021 Lee
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Fish Chowder

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 121.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Course Lunch, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup bacon, diced
  • 1 cup potato, finely diced
  • ¾ cup onion, finely diced
  • 570 grams whitefish fillets, cut into ¼ to ½ inch cubes, (1¼ lb)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2-3 cups half and half cream
  • salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, add the onion and potato, mix together.
  • In a pot, add the bacon and fry until browned, remove the bacon to a plate, leave fat in the pot.
  • Ad a layer of potato mixture to the pot, then a layer of fish, repeat until all is used and in the pot.
  • Top with the bacon and a black pepper as desired. Pour in the water.
  • Place the pot on low heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Stir and then stir in 2-3 cups of cream depending on the consistency you desired. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as desired.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving just based on the amount of cream.
Variant: 1. Run the potato, onion, and fish through a grinder with a coarse (wagon wheel) plate attached then proceed as directed.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,FISH - ALL,Fish - White Fish,SOUPS, STEWS, CHILI
Beef Potage
August 18, 2021 Lee
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Beef Potage

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 120.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 can condensed beef noodle soup, (10½ oz / 298 g)
  • 1 can condensed beef vegetable soup, (10½ oz / 298 g)
  • 1¾ cups water

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, melt the butter, cook the mushrooms and bell pepper until soft but not browned.
  • Add the soups and water, stir to mix. Heat to just boiling.
  • Ladle into bowls, serve and enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving due to the soups, not sure of their availability. 
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,SOUPS, STEWS, CHILI
Ham Potato Soup
August 18, 2021 Lee
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Ham Potato Soup

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 120.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can condensed cream of potato soup, (10½ oz / 298 g)
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, (10½ oz / 298 g), Shortcut
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 can deviled ham, (2¼ oz / 63 g)

Instructions
 

  • Add everything to a saucepan, heat to just boiling.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Fair cost per serving based on the deviled ham, but I am working on a shortcut that should be better value.
Shortcut: Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,5 Ingredients or Less,SOUPS, STEWS, CHILI
Supper Corn Chowder
August 18, 2021 Lee
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Supper Corn Chowder

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 119.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1 medium onion, sliced, separated into rings
  • 2 cups whole kernel corn, cooked or canned - drained
  • 1 cup cooked potato, diced
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, (10½ oz / 298 g), Shortcut
  • 2½ cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • dash black pepper
  • butter, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Cook the bacon in a large saucepan until crisp, remove to paper towels, drain fat leaving 3 tablespoons in the saucepan.
  • Add onion to the saucepan and cook until lightly browned.
  • Add remaining ingredients except the butter. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat and simmer 1-2 minutes.
  • Crumble the bacon, sprinkle over the chowder.
  • Ladle into serving bowls and place a pat of butter on each bowl. Enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving.
Shortcut: Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup.
* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,SOUPS, STEWS, CHILI
Vegetable Soup with Tiny Meatballs
August 18, 2021 Lee
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Vegetable Soup with Tiny Meatballs

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 119.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 recipe Tiny Meatballs, Link in Notes
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes, (16 oz / 454 g)
  • 3 stalks celery, plus tops, diced
  • 1 carrot, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • ½ cup fine egg noodles
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Parmesan cheese, grated, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the recipe of Tiny Meatballs, set them aside.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the broth to boiling.
  • Add the tomatoes, celery, carrot, and oregano. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 12 minutes.
  • Add the egg noodles to the soup, simmer until the noodles are almost done.
  • Add the Tiny Meatballs to the soup, simmer for 2 minutes to heat them through. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
  • Serve with Parmesan for topping, enjoy.

Notes

Additional recipe: Tiny Meatballs.
* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,MEATBALLS,SOUPS, STEWS, CHILI
Tiny Meatballs
August 18, 2021 Lee
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Tiny Meatballs

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 119.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. This recipe sounds very good, on my to make and taste list.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 5 dozen meatballs

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices dry bread
  • 500 grams ground beef, (1 lb)
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Soak dry bead in water then squeeze out moisture, add to a mixing bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl. Mix together.
  • Form into ¾ inch meatballs using 1 teaspoon of mixture for each. Makes approximately 5 dozen tiny meatballs.
  • Brown meatballs, in batches in hot butter.
  • Use in soups or other recipes, enjoy.

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