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Quick Spanish Rice
August 6, 2021 Lee
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Quick Spanish Rice

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 139.
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
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • 1⅓ cups dry par boiled rice, such as Minute Rice
  • ¼ cup butter, (½ stick / ¼ block)
  • 1 cube beef bouillon
  • 1¼ cups hot water
  • 2 cups seasoned tomato sauce
  • 1 can luncheon meat, cut into strips or cubes, (12 oz / 340 g)

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a large non stick pan, when hot, add the bell pepper, onion, and rice. Stir constantly until the rice is lightly browned.
  • Dissolve the beef cube in the hot water, add to the pan along with the tomato sauce and luncheon meat. Bring quickly to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
  • Simmer uncovered until the rice is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving due to the luncheon meat. I will research this to use hot cooked rice and not par boiled or minute rice.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,SEASONED RICE
Garden Skillet Meal
August 6, 2021 Lee
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Garden Skillet Meal

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 138.
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
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can luncheon meat, (12 oz / 340 g)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1½ cups fresh cut corn
  • 2-3 onions, cut into thick slices
  • 2 green bell peppers, cut into strips
  • 2-3 tomatoes, quartered
  • dash dried basil, as desired
  • salt and pepper, as desired

Instructions
 

  • Cut the luncheon meat into strips or cubes. Brown in hot butter in a large non stick pan.
  • Once browned, push meat to one side, add the corn and onions. Season with salt and pepper as desired. Cover and cook vegetables until almost tender, about 8-10 minutes, stir a few times.
  • Stir in the bell pepper, cover and cook 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomato wedges on top, sprinkle with basil, cover and cook 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving based on the luncheon meat.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,PORK,Pork - Canned
Dandy Dixie Bake
August 6, 2021 Lee
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Dandy Dixie Bake

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 138.
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 25 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (7x11 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups applesauce, Shortcut
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • 1 can luncheon meat, (12 oz / 340 g)
  • whole cloves, as needed
  • 3 cups yams, canned, drained
  • ½ cup apricot jam
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200° C (400° F), get out a 7x11 inch baking pan.
  • Mix together the applesauce and ginger, spread on the bottom of baking pan.
  • Cut the luncheon meat into 8 slices, lightly score each slice, and stud with cloves as desired.
  • Arrange the yams and meat slices on top of the applesauce.
  • Mix together the jam, mustard, salt, and water. Spread over meat and potatoes.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until heated through.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

High cost based on the luncheon meat, still researching that as well as a shortcut for the yams.
Shortcut: Applesauce (Slow Cooker).
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,PORK,Pork - Canned
13-minute Banquet
August 5, 2021 Lee
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13-minute Banquet

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 138.
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
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can luncheon meat, (12 oz / 340 g)
  • whole cloves, as needed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 can yams, drained, (11 oz / 311 g)
  • salt, as desired
  • ⅓ cup peach preserves, or pineapple preserves

Instructions
 

  • Slice luncheon meat into 8 slices, stud with whole cloves as desired.
  • Melt the butter in a large non stick pan, when hot, brown the luncheon meat on both sides.
  • Push the meat to the side and add the yams. Sprinkle with salt as desired.
  • Spoon preserves over the yams and meat, continue cooking on low heat until hot and glazed, basting often, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving, still researching luncheon meat, and will make a shortcut to prepare the yams from fresh.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,PORK,Pork - Canned
Pizza Hash
August 5, 2021 Lee
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Pizza Hash

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 137.
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
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (7x11 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can corned beef hash, (16 oz / 454 g)
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded, (4 oz / 113 g)
  • 1 cup seasoned tomato sauce
  • ⅔ cup mushrooms, canned or fresh sautéed
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions
 

  • Chill the can of corned beef hash to firm it up, makes for easier slicing.
  • Preheat your oven to 190° C (325° F), get out a 7x11 inch baking pan.
  • Slice the corned beef hash into 6 pieces, and arrange in the baking dish. Sprinkle each slice with the cheese.
  • In a bowl, mix together the tomato sauce, mushrooms, garlic salt, and oregano. Spoon over each slice of hash. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until hot.
  • Serve two 'pizzas' per serving, and enjoy

Notes

High cost based on the price of the hash. 
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,Beef - Canned
Baked Corned Beef Burgers
August 5, 2021 Lee
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Baked Corned Beef Burgers

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 137.
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. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (7x11 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can corned beef, finely chopped, (12 oz / 340 g)
  • ½ cup green bell pepper, finely diced
  • ½ cup onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup mayo
  • dash black pepper, as desired
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ¾ cup dry breadcrumbs, Shortcut
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 3 slices American cheese
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, Shortcut
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 3 large English muffins, split and toasted

Instructions
 

  • in a mixing bowl, add the corned beef, bell pepper, onion, mayo, and dash of pepper. Mix together.
  • Shape into 6 patties.
  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F), get out a 7x11 inch baking pan.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix together the egg and water, set out a plate and add the crumbs to that. Dip patties in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  • Heat the oil in a large non stick pan, when hot, brown the patties on both sides.
  • Arrange patties in the baking pan. Cut the cheese slices diagonally and place two triangles, slightly overlapping, on each patty.
  • In a saucepan, mix together the soup and milk, and place on medium heat until hot, stirring often.
  • Pour the hot soup in the baking pan around the patties.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until heated through.
  • Serve on hot toasted English muffins, enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving based on the corned beef.
Shortcuts: Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, Breadcrumbs.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,Beef - Canned,BURGERS & SANDWICHES
Ham Sandwich, Spring Style
August 5, 2021 Lee
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Ham Sandwich, Spring Style

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 136.
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 10 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 open face sandwiches

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices bread, thick sliced, toasted
  • prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 cans deviled ham, (4½ oz / 127 g each)
  • 8 slices American cheese
  • 1 packages frozen asparagus, cooked, drained, buttered, (10 oz / 283 g each)
  • ½ cup mayo
  • 1½ teaspoons prepared yellow mustard

Instructions
 

  • Trim off crusts from toasted bread, spread with yellow mustard, spread with deviled ham.
  • Top each with a slice of cheese, cut in half diagonally and place on a baking sheet.
  • Preheat your oven to 200° C (400° F), while oven is heating, add the mayo and 1½ teaspoons of mustard to a small saucepan. Place on very low heat, stir continuously until until heated, remove from heat.
  • Bake the sandwiches for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese starts to melt.
  • Arrange the buttered asparagus in the center of a serving plater, place sandwiches around the edge of the plater.
  • Serve with the mustard sauce, enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving due to the deviled ham but I am going to work up a shortcut for that and will post here.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,BURGERS & SANDWICHES
Deviled Ham Hot Lunch
August 5, 2021 Lee
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Deviled Ham Hot Lunch

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 136.
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 Notes section.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 can tiny whole potatoes , drained, (16 oz / 454 g)
  • ¼ cup celery, diced
  • ¼ cup onion, diced
  • 1 can deviled ham, (4¼ oz / 120 g), Shortcut

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a non stick pan, add the potatoes and move them around to coat with butter.
  • Sprinkle the celery and onion over the potatoes.
  • Drop deviled ham spread by teaspoonfuls in between potatoes. Heat until hot throughout.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Fair cost per serving using the shortcut.
Shortcut: Andy's Devilish Ham Spread.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,5 Ingredients or Less,POTATOES
Western Rabbit
August 5, 2021 Lee
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Western Rabbit

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 135.
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. (I had to look this one up on the internet when I seen no 'rabbit' in the dish. A 'rabbit' or 'rarebit' in the cooking sense is a cheese sauce served over a bread or toast of some. Sort of like there is 'toad' in the dish 'toad in a hole'.) Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (8x8 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box corn bread mix, such as Jiffy, Shortcut
  • 1 can condensed Cheddar cheese soup, (10½ oz / 298 g), Shortcut
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2-3 drops hot pepper sauce, as desired, to taste
  • ¼ cup black olives, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the corn bread mix according to package instructions or follow the Shortcut recipe.
  • In a saucepan add the soup, milk, and hot pepper sauce. Mix together and place on low heat, stirring often, until hot.
  • Stir in the black olives and heat to just boiling while stirring, then remove from heat.
  • Cut the hot cornbread into squares, split in half, butter, and spoon sauce over. Enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving if using the Shortcuts.
Shortcuts: Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix (to make muffins instead of using a square pan), Condensed Cheddar Cheese Soup.
5 Ingredients or Less,APPETIZERS / SNACKS
Chili con Wiene
August 5, 2021 Lee
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Chili con Wiene

Adapted from a recipe in the Casserole Cook Book, page 135.
This recipe is from a cookbook titled Casserole Cook Book by Better Homes & Gardens, printed in 1961. I made this on 2 Sep 2021, and even my parents liked this, and when my Dad reaches for seconds, it is good! Very easy to prepare and delicious. Links to the Shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams ground beef, (1 lb)
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • 1 can chili, with beans, (16 oz / 454 g / 2 cups), Shortcut
  • 8 hot dogs, cut at an angle, ¼ to ½ inch thick slices
  • 1 can condensed tomato soup, (10½ oz / 298 g), Shortcut
  • ½ cup chili sauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 6 hamburger buns, split, toasted, for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a pot, and the ground beef and onion, cook and brown the beef, breaking up the beef with your spatula. When no more pink is visible, drain off excess fat.
  • Add the canned chili, hot dogs, soup, chili sauce, and salt. Heat through.
  • Mix in the bell pepper a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve over toasted buns. Enjoy.

Notes

Low cost per serving if using the shortcuts. Feel free to use your favorite homemade chili, several shortcuts are given for chili that I like to make.
Shortcuts: Condensed Tomato Soup, Basic Chili I, Basic Chili II, Pinto Bean Chili. 
# Buster Approved,#1 Go-To Recipes,* Best Value $1 or Less per Serving,SOUPS, STEWS, CHILI