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Root Beer Chicken Wings
September 5, 2016 Lee
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Root Beer Chicken Wings

This sounds really tasty for an outdoor BBQ with friends and family. On my to cook list. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Wings

  • 50 chicken wings, I have no idea what the weight would be, see Step 1
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • juice from 1 orange
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup Root Beer
  • 1 cup ketchup, OR make from a shortcut on this site
  • 3 tablespoons Worcherstershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • juice from 1/2 lemon

Instructions
 

  • Prices for whole wings: 91 Baht/kilo, middle sections: 126 Baht/kilo, drumettes: 70 Baht/kilo. Buy the whole wings, you get two pieces for you and a piece for dog food. There is a Tip that describes how to cut the sections apart without using a cleaver so you get no bone chips in the meat.
  • Preheat your grill for a two zone cooking, having hot coals on one side and nothing on the other side.
  • Mix the Wing ingredients and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Place the wings on the hot grate directly over hot coals and sear for about 3 minutes per side, then move to indirect and cook for 20 to 25 minutes at a high temp, you are looking for a crispy skin and a golden brown color.
  • In a cast iron skillet placed on the grill over direct heat, mix all of the sauce ingredients together and simmer for 10 minutes, then drop the wings inside the skillet and give a good mix to coat each one with sauce.
  • Sear wings one last time over hot coals to caramelize the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Serve. Corn on the cob would make this a great meal!

Notes

I cannot price this until I buy the 50 wings. I will list this as fair cost for now and will revise when I make this.
Shortcut: Ketchup.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Al Easley.
United States.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,GRILLED / BBQ / SMOKER
Breakfast Pie
September 3, 2016 Lee
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Breakfast Pie

Not only the pie, but you will make the pie crust as well. This is a great sounding recipe that could be for a late breakfast or even a dinner. On my to cook list.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup water

For the Filling

  • 500 grams minced pork, OR ground beef, OR even ground chicken
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cheese, shredded, your choice
  • 1 cup cheese, shredded, another of your choice

Instructions
 

For the Crust

  • In a large bowl combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add the water and mix until a ball is formed. Divide dough into two, one for the bottom and one for the top of the pie.
  • Press one of the balls of dough into the bottom of a pie dish, rising up the sides slightly OR you can roll out the bottom crust and set into the pie dish. Roll the other ball of dough out flat into a large circle to cover the pie once you put the filling in.

For the Filling

  • Preheat your oven to 180 C.
  • In a large skillet, saute onions and mushrooms until onions start to become a little translucent. Add the meat and cook thoroughly. Drain the drippings and stir in garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • In a separate bowl, beat eggs, milk, and mayo together. Combine with the meat mixture. Fold in cheeses and pour mixture into the prepared pie dish.
  • Cover pie with second portion of pie crust and seal off around the edges. Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 150 C and bake for 20-30 minutes more, or until an inserted knife comes out clean. Let stand about ten minutes before cutting. Serve. Toast or fresh hash browns would be great side dishes here.

Notes

The only thing expensive in this dish is the cheeses. Use 1/3 to 1/2 of a 250 gram block of each of your cheeses of choosing, the cost would be about 180 Baht if using half a block each. This is about $1.35 per serving for 4 servings, and about 90 cents per serving for 6 servings. Over all, not a bad cost for this meal.
For the cheese, think Edam & Mozzarella, or Cheddar & Swiss. Up to you.
Variants. If using minced pork, consider adding spices to make that breakfast sausage and use that.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,PORK
Easy Egg Casserole
September 2, 2016 Lee
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Easy Egg Casserole

Easy, eggs, cheese, and chilies, sounds great! On my to cook list.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 15 eggs
  • 500 grams Cheddar cheese, shredded, this is 2 250 gram blocks
  • 4-6 big green chilies, diced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180 C. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter.
  • In a large bowl, add the eggs and lightly beat them, then add the cheese and chilies and stir that in. Pour into the baking dish.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, IMPORTANT! DO NOT OVER BAKE! When the middle of the dish is set, checked by inserting a knife and it coming out clean, remove from the oven. The eggs will cook for a few more minutes when it is removed.
  • Cut into squares and serve with hash browns and sausage on the side. Nothing easier.

Notes

Most expensive items is the cheese. This will cost about 180 Baht per 250 grams, so 360 for the 500 grams needed. This comes out to about $1. 32 per serving for 8 servings. Overall not a bad cost as what this can be served with very low cost, possibly even stretching it to 10 or 12 servings.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,CASSEROLES
Island Teriyaki Burger
September 1, 2016 Lee
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Island Teriyaki Burger

Sounds delicious! On my to cook list.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 750 grams ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons Teriyaki sauce
  • 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 canned pineapple rings, OR try fresh (my choice)
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 4 hamburger buns

Instructions
 

  • Place the beef in a large mixing bowl. Fold in the Island Teriyaki sauce and panko. Cover and chill in the fridge for 1 hour or until ready to cook.
  • Prepare a charcoal grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat. Seed the bell pepper and cut it into 4 pieces. When the meat mixture is ready, shape the meat into 4 burger patties.
  • Grill the burgers to desired doneness. Also grilling the bell pepper, pineapple rings, and lightly toasting the buns.
  • Serve the burgers on top of lettuce, bell pepper and then topped with the pineapple ring. Include a side and you have a meal.

Notes

I am going to go with 200 Baht/kilo for beef (would only need 750 grams, but a kilo would make better burgers), how you get that beef may involve you grinding it yourself. For 4 servings, this is about $1.48 per serving. If you was to make this from pork which could very well be done, the cost would be about half of this per serving, chicken would be less.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,BURGERS & SANDWICHES
Swiss & Ham Casserole
August 30, 2016 Lee
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Swiss & Ham Casserole

This sounds really good. On my to cook list. Links to the shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups egg noodles, cooked, OR use Fetticcine pasta
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, OR make from a shortcut
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 cups cooked ham, cubed
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup dry seasoned stuffing, OR make from a shortcut
  • ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 190 C, lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter.
  • Heat a pot of water to boiling, add the egg noodles or pasta and cook until just done, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix the soup, milk, and water, then mix in the noodles, ham, and cheese, season with black pepper to your liking. Pour this into the baking dish and top with the dry stuffing. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes or until the casserole is bubbling and browned on top. Remove from oven and let rest 10 minutes, serve. Steamed broccoli or asparagus as a side would complete this meal.

Notes

The cheese will cost about 180 Baht for a 250 gram block of New Zealand import cheese, brand is Mainland. The ham slices, 2 thick slices was about 100 Baht from Makro. If you make the soup yourself, as well as the seasoned stuffing, you get more savings. For the cheese and ham, 6 servings, this is about $1.33 per serving.
Variants, keep in mind adding variants will also increase the cost as well. Add sliced fresh mushrooms, peas, pea pods, or even baby corn chopped into 1 inch pieces.
Shortcuts: Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, Seasoned Stuffing.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,CASSEROLES
Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole II
August 27, 2016 Lee
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Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole II

Another version of this casserole, home made sauce is used as well as sliced items instead of cubed. On my to cook list.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole

  • 500 grams chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cooked, shredded
  • 250 grams Swiss cheese, one block, sliced
  • 250 grams ham, sliced

For the Sauce

  • 1/4 cup butter, this is 1/4 of a standard block of butter
  • 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3 1/4 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Topping

  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter, this is 1/4 of a standard blcok of butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180 C. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter. Place the shredded chicken on the bottom of the dish, next place the ham slices, the Swiss cheese over the ham.
  • For the sauce, over medium heat, melt the butter in a large sauce pan. Whisk in the flour until smooth. Continue to whisk mixture while slowly adding milk, whisk until sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Add lemon juice, brown mustard, paprika, and black pepper. Bring sauce to a low simmer again, whisk continuously. Once it has reached desired thickness, remove from heat and pour sauce evenly over the casserole.
  • For the topping: In a small sauce pan, melt the butter and stir in panko breadcrumbs, garlic, parsley, and black pepper. Sprinkle topping mixture over the top of the casserole.
  • Bake for 35 minutes until topping is golden brown. Let res for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving. Any green veggy on the side would go perfect with this dish.

Notes

Chicken will cost about 32 Baht/500 grams. Swiss cheese will cost 180 Baht/block of 250 grams, slice it thin. The ham will cost about 75 Baht. This comes out to about $1.05 per serving for 8 servings. This is a far price for a great meal.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,CASSEROLES
Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole I
August 27, 2016 Lee
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Creamy Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole I

This sounds good, and the use of the egg noodles makes this is a filling casserole as well. On my to cook list. Links to the shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 250 grams dry egg noodles, OR Fettuccine pasta
  • 2 cups chicken meat, cooked, chopped, white or dark is up to you
  • 250 grams ham, cooked and cubed
  • 250 grams Swiss cheese, cubed
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, OR make from a shortcut
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream, OR make from a shortcut
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs, OR make from a shortcut
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180 C. Lightly grease with butter, 9x13 baking dish.
  • Cook the egg noodles or pasta in boiling water until just done, drain, and add to the baking dish. Add the chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese, mix together. Add salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Mix the soup, milk, and sour cream together in a bowl, spoon this mixture over the top of the baking dish.
  • Melt the butter in a skillet, add the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese until the bread is coated and the cheese is melted. Sprinkle this mixture over the baking dish. Bake about 30 minutes or until the casserole is lightly browned and bubbling. Let rest for about 10 minutes before serving. Steamed broccoli would be good as a side with this.

Notes

The chicken might be 100 grams, about 40 Baht. The ham would be about 75 Baht. The Swiss Cheese about 180 baht. Make the soup yourself for greater savings (25 Baht instead of 55 Baht). For 8 servings, this is about $1.28 per serving. Over all, not a bad price.
Shortcuts: Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, Seasoned Breadcrumbs, Sour Cream.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,CASSEROLES
Spinach & Pasta Casserole
August 21, 2016 Lee
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Spinach & Pasta Casserole

Very easy to make and it is really delicious! This makes a lot! I made this on 20 Aug 2016. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams minced pork, OR ground beef, OR ground chicken
  • 1 can tomato pasta sauce, OR make from a shortcut listed on this site
  • 125 grams Cream cheese, softened, this is 1/2 a standard block
  • 500 grams dry Penne pasta, OR any bite size pasta
  • 2 cups spinach, I used frozen that was thawed, perfect
  • 400 grams Mozzarella Cheese, shredded, this is 2 standard blocks
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180 C (350 F). Get out 2 baking dishes.
  • Cook the pasta in boiling water until just done, drain and place in the baking dish or dishes.
  • While the water is heating for the pasta, brown the minced pork (or meat of your choice) in skillet (feel free to use more meats as well), drain any fat. Add the tomato sauce and softened cream cheese that has been cut into cubes, and the thyme, season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally until the cheese is melted or nearly melted.
  • Spoon the meat sauce over the pasta layer in the baking dish or dishes. Then add the spinach over the meat sauce.
  • Now layer the shredded cheese over the spinach. One block of cheese per dish.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until the cheese starts to brown. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Minced pork is about 62 Baht/500 grams. The Cream cheese is 60 Baht for half of a 250 gram block, and the Mozzarella cheese is about 280 Baht for two 200 gram blocks. Make the tomato sauce from paste for greater savings. This comes out to about $1.20 per serving for 10 servings. Using chicken this would be less, using beef would be more.
Shortcut: Tomato Sauce.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
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Garlic Chicken Primavera
August 18, 2016 Lee
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Garlic Chicken Primavera

This seems like a easy sounding Penne recipe cooked in one skillet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 3 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups fresh asparagus, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup carrots, sliced
  • 4 cups Penne pasta
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook the Penne pasta in a pot of boiling water until tender but still firm. Drain, set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. Cook garlic and chicken until no pink is showing. Add asparagus, tomatoes, carrots, salt, and pepper, cooking for about 2 minutes. Add cooked pasta and Parmesan, stirring until cheese is melted and evenly distributed. Serve!

Notes

Two chicken breasts might be 30 baht, the Parmesan will be about 140 baht. This comes out to about $1.25 per serving for 4 servings.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,PASTA
Potato & Chicken Casserole I
August 16, 2016 Lee
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Potato & Chicken Casserole I

With cheese and bacon, my favorites, this is a must try.
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kilo chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cubed
  • 8 potatoes, washed and skin on, cubed
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons hot sauce, or to taste
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1 cup spring onion, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 250 C, lightly grease a baking dish with butter, set aside.
  • In a large bowl mix the olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Add the cubed potatoes and let marinate for 10 minutes. Using a strainer and another bowl, drain the potatoes and set the sauce aside.
  • Spread the potatoes in the baking dish, the size of the dish was not stated in the original recipe, when I make this I will use a 9x13 dish, and have my large pie dish ready as well. Bake this for 45 minutes and stir the potatoes every 15 minutes.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, fry the bacon, shred the cheese, and chop the spring onion. Using the bacon fat, brown the chicken cubes and add them to the leftover sauce the potatoes were in, coat the chicken in the sauce.
  • When the potatoes are done, drain the sauce from the chicken and spread the chicken over the potatoes, sprinkle all the cheese on top of the chicken, then add the bacon on top of the cheese, and then half of the spring onion over the top. Bake for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Remove from the oven, sprinkle on the rest of the spring onion, serve.

Notes

Chicken breasts will cost about 60 Baht/kilo. The bacon will cost about 80 Baht, that should make a cup of crumbled bacon. The cheese will cost about 180 Baht for a 250 gram block of real Cheddar. For 6 servings, this comes out to about $1.57 per serving, for 8 servings, this is about $1.18 per serving. Overall, not a bad price for a casserole with chicken, bacon and cheese.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,CASSEROLES