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Egg in a Hole Burgers
August 16, 2016 Lee
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Egg in a Hole Burgers

These sound good as a once in a while meal. On my to cook list.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Burgers

  • 500 grams ground beef, OR minced pork, OR bulk Italian sausage
  • 8 strips bacon
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • lettuce
  • Cheddar cheese, use real cheese, sliced

For the Sauce

  • 3 tablespoons mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Chili Garlic sauce

Instructions
 

  • Make the sauce by mixing together the may and Sriracha sauce, set aside.
  • Fry the bacon strips and drain them on paper towel, set aside.
  • Form the meat into 3 equal sized patties, use a small drinking glass to cut out the center of each patty so you have 3 donut shaped patties, use the meat from the three circles and make a 4th donut shaped patty. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat a heavy non stick pan or a cast iron pan and melt the butter. Add the patties and cook for 2 minutes, then flip. Crack an egg into the center of each patty then cover and cook until the egg whites are set.
  • Toast the buns if desired, spread with the sauce. Build the burgers as bottom bun, lettuce, burger patty, 2 bacon slices, Cheddar cheese, top bun. Serve with a side of your choice.

Notes

Ground beef would cost about 150 Baht/500 grams, minced pork runs about 70 Baht/500 grams. The bacon and cheese is probably no more than 60 Baht total. For 4 servings, this would be about $1.55 per serving if using beef, and about 96 cents per serving if using pork. Overall, not bad.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Al Easley.
United States.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,BURGERS & SANDWICHES
Minced Beef SOS
August 16, 2016 Lee
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Minced Beef SOS

This is a old school classic than many US Armed Forces will remember. Served over toast traditionally, but may be served over biscuits, hash browns, or even pasta. Add a couple of fried eggs on top for a hearty breakfast or dinner. I have not had this since 2005, I made this last night on 22 Sep 2016 and was pleasantly surprised, excellent taste, easy to put together. My photo of it plated, no need to really take step by step photos for this, and my comments below.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams ground beef, OR minced pork, see Step 1
  • 1 teaspon powdered chicken stock
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • ground mace, OR ground nutmeg

Instructions
 

  • The fat from the ground beef adds flavor to this, do not drain that off. However, if you use minced pork, drain the fat or this will not work out well.
  • Heat a large non stick pan over medium high heat, add the ground beef, chicken bouillon, garlic powder, black pepper, and onion powder. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes, add the milk and continue stirring and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and add a little bit of mace or nutmeg, the flavor will be correct when you just start to taste the mace or nutmeg. Then simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken, it will thicken fast. Serve over toast, biscuits, hash browns, or even pasta. Top with a few fried eggs for a complete and filling meal.

Notes

Ground beef would cost about 150 Baht/500 grams, minced pork runs about 70 Baht/500 grams. For beef, this is about $1.10 per serving for 4 servings, if using pork, this is about 52 cents per serving.
Variants. Add a can of stewed whole tomatoes and break them up with the spatula, this makes Red SOS (in US Armed Forces, this would be called Train Wreck). Replace the minced beef (or pork) with chipped beef for Creamed Beef. Another option is to omit the beef and make the white sauce and then use a can or two of drained tuna.
For leftovers, stuff some bell peppers, top with cheese, and bake in a 180 C oven for 30 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
#1 Go-To Recipes,* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,BEEF
Slow Cooker Sausage & Potatoes I
August 3, 2016 Lee
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Slow Cooker Sausage & Potatoes I

Excellent and spruced up a bit with cheese if you like. I made this on 17 Aug 2016. Photos added and the recipe modified slightly. Links to the shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 5 links spicy smoked sausage, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, quartered then sliced
  • 6-8 small potatoes, washed, skin on, cut into large chunks
  • 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup, OR make from a shortcut
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cajun spice mix, OR make from a shortcut, or to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded, optional

Instructions
 

  • Place the sausage, onion, and potatoes in your slow cooker.
  • Add the Cajun spice mix and the can of soup, mix, then cover 7-8 hours on Low setting or until the potatoes are cooked.
  • When the potatoes are cooked, you can serve at this point, or if you are using the cheese (recommended), add the cheese and mix, cover and cook for another 20 minutes, then serve. This photo shows I added cheese and is after the 20 more minutes of cooking.

Notes

The sausage would cost about 150 Baht/500 grams (this is about 5 large links). This makes the dish to about 55 cents per serving for 8 servings. If you make the soup from the shortcut here you have more savings. If you use the cheese, one block (250 grams) is 180 Baht. This increases the price per serving to $1.21. Overall, a reasonable price for a filling meal.
Variant, add sliced or chopped mushroom.
Shortcuts: Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup, Cajun Spice Mix.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
#1 Go-To Recipes,* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,Pork - Slow Cooker
Mac & Cheese, Slow Cooker Style II
August 3, 2016 Lee
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Mac & Cheese, Slow Cooker Style II

Adapted from an internet recipe.
Another version of slow cooker mac & cheese, sounds good.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs
  • 1½ cups milk
  • 1½ cups evaporated milk
  • 250 grams dry elbow macaroni, (8 oz)
  • 4 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In your slow cooker, and the eggs and beat lightly, then add the milks, salt and pepper and mix well, stir in the macaroni, then stir in 3 cups of cheese. Stir to combine.
  • Sprinkle the last 1 cup of cheese on the top, cover and cook without stirring for 5-6 hours on Low setting. Serve.

Notes

Most expensive part is the cheese, 4 cups of cheese would be about 1½ blocks, of 250 grams each. 180 Baht/250 grams, this comes out to about $1.32 per serving for 6 servings, overall, not a bad value for the meal.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,Pasta - Mac & Cheese - Slow Cooker
Crock Pot Rotisserie Chicken
July 31, 2016 Lee
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Crock Pot Rotisserie Chicken

Sounds good, this chicken can be used in a umber of recipes as well.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 5 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 1 chicken

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole chicken, remove the head and feet and remove the giblets
  • olive oil
  • seasoning salt, combination of salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder
  • paprika
  • 1 onion, cut in quarters

Instructions
 

  • Make 4 or 5 loose balls of aluminum foil and place in the slow cooker.
  • Clean the chicken inside and out, spray with olive oil, sprinkle on seasoning salt and paprika, place the onion quarters inside the cavity, place chicken in the slow cooker back side down. Cook on High setting for 4 to 6 hours, Feel free to use a meat thermometer, you are looking for a temp of min 82 C / 180 F when checked at the thigh without touching the bone.
  • Serve as is with a side of corn on the cob and mashed potatoes, use the liquid in the pot to make a gravy from. Or use in other recipes calling for cooked chicken.

Notes

A whole chicken will cost between 200 and 250 Baht. For 6 servings, this would be about $1.22 per serving, but more than likely you can easily make 2 other dishes from this chicken.
Variants: 1. Stuffing the cavity with carrot, celery, and onion. 2. Using seasonings of your choice. 3. Cooking with the skin removed.
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Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,Chicken - Slow Cooker
Chili Mac and Cheese Bake
July 31, 2016 Lee
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Chili Mac and Cheese Bake

Sounds really good!
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups dry elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 cup corn meal
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 1/2 - 3 cups leftover Chili, slightly warmed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 220 C. Lightly grease a 9x9 baking dish with butter.
  • Cook the pasta but reduce the time by 1 to 2 minutes, drain and set aside.
  • When the pasta is cooking, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, corn meal, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Add the egg, melted butter, and milk, mix until just incorporated, it will be lumpy, that is ok.
  • Spread the pasta evenly on the bottom of the baking dish then top with the cheese, then top that with the warmed chili (warming it makes it easy to spread). Now spread the corn bread batter evenly over the top.
  • Bake for 25-35 minutes or until corn bread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve.

Notes

The chili is already paid for, your major cost here would be the cheese, figure that at about 180 Baht/block to make 2 cups of shredded. So for 4 servings, this is about $1.33 per serving, or about 90 cents per serving for 6 servings if stretching this meal out with a green salad on the side. Overall, a good use for leftover Chili.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,LEFTOVERS,Pasta - Mac & Cheese
Meatloaf With Butter Herb Gravy
July 29, 2016 Lee
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Meatloaf With Butter Herb Gravy

No ketchup or BBQ sauce used in this recipe as well as no breadcrumbs or oats, instead butter crackers, topped with a buttery herb gravy. Sounds great! On my to cook list for sure.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams ground veal, See note 2
  • 500 grams ground beef, See note 2
  • 500 grams minced pork, See note 2
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped, plus 1 teaspoon for the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped, plus 1 teaspoon for the sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, plus 1 teaspoon for the sauce
  • 3 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/3 cup butter crackers, crushed, think Magic or Rosy brand for savings
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 2 stalks celery, import, finely minced, if using Thai celery, you will need more
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cups chicken stock, fresh or from powder
  • 8-10 cloves roasted garlic
  • 3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
  • splash olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180 C.
  • For the meat, you need 1 1/2 kilos, this can be any combination of meat you want to use, such as veal, beef, pork; veal and beef; beef and pork; or just beef or just pork. Using veal is going to increase the price as well. If you can find only veal in bulk (same with beef), it takes just a few minutes with a wood chopping block and cleaver to make mince.
  • Place the meat of your choice in a large bowl, add the chives, thyme, parsley, eggs, crackers, milk, salt and pepper, set aside.
  • In a pan over medium heat and a splash of olive oil, cook the onion and celery until tender, Remove the onion and celery and allow to cool. Once cooled, add to the meat mixture. Mix to combine the meat mixture, you can use hands or just a large spoon.
  • For the loaf, you can do this several ways, and I do not think any particular way will impact the results. 1. place parchment paper on a baking sheet and form the meat mixture into a loaf, make sure the sheet has edges to catch the excess oil. 2. use 2 loaf pans (this would be my preferred method. 3. use a 9x13 baking dish. What ever you do, either make a loaf or pack into the dishes.
  • Bake in the oven for 40-50 minutes or until a thermometer inserted shows min temp of 63 C for veal and or beef, and 71 C for anything with pork in it. Do yourself a favor, get the thermometer that has the temps and animal images. Once the meatloaf is cooked, remove from the oven and let it rest.
  • While the meatloaf is resting, make the sauce. Combine the broth, roasted garlic, and butter over medium-high heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until lightly thickened. Add 1 teaspoon of each of the chopped thyme, chives, and parsley. Slice the meatloaf into serving portions and spoon the hot sauce over the meatloaf and serve. Mashed potatoes or just boiled potatoes would work nice, and a vegetable of your choosing.

Notes

The veal I cannot price, beef will be about 125 Baht/500 grams, pork will be about 60 Baht/500 grams. Everything else minimal. For all beef, 8 servings, about 1.40 per serving, not bad really. For all pork, 8 servings, about 70 cents per serving. Using beef and pork, the cost would be somewhere in the middle of these two prices listed.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Mike Early.
United States.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,BEEF,PORK
Pork Ribs & Sauerkraut II
July 29, 2016 Lee
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Pork Ribs & Sauerkraut II

This is another variant on the Pork Ribs & Sauerkraut recipe from another good friend. Sounds just as good, on my to cook list.
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine German
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 racks baby back pork ribs, these are the short ones, about 3 inches long
  • 1 large onion, peeled and cut in half
  • 1 can sauerkraut, large can or jar
  • 2-3 potatoes, quartered
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and black pepper
  • barley, optional
  • apple slices, optional

Instructions
 

  • Cut the ribs into 2 or 3 bone sections and boil in a pot of water with the onion and some barley. When the ribs are starting to get tender, add the potatoes and sauerkraut, bay leaf, salt and pepper, and apple slices if desired. Cook until the potatoes are tender.
  • Serve as a complete meal.

Notes

The pork ribs that are shown in the photo are from Tesco and run about 120 Baht/kilo, until I make this, I am not sure what 2 racks (strips) would cost. The sauerkraut will be imported and I cannot price that until I pick some up in Phuket next time I go there. Over all this is a simple dish to prepare. I will update prices when I get the ingredients, for now I will say Fair Value.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Dick Hanover.
United States.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,PORK
Pork Ribs & Sauerkraut I
July 29, 2016 Lee
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Pork Ribs & Sauerkraut

This recipe is from a good friend, this is a make with what you have recipe, and sounds absolutely wonderful! On my to cook list.
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 racks baby back pork ribs, these are the short ones, about 3 inches long
  • brown sugar
  • 1 can sauerkraut, large can or jar
  • mashed potatoes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180 C.
  • Cut your ribs into 2 bone sections, boil until they are near falling apart tender, maybe 15-20 minutes. After they are cooked, layer then in a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Sprinkle brown sugar over the ribs, then spread the sauerkraut over the ribs and sprinkle more brown sugar over the top.
  • Bake for 45 minutes, serve over mashed potatoes.

Notes

The pork ribs that are shown in the photo are from Tesco and run about 120 Baht/kilo, until I make this, I am not sure what 2 racks (strips) would cost. The sauerkraut will be imported and I cannot price that until I pick some up in Phuket next time I go there. Over all this is a simple dish to prepare. I will update prices when I get the ingredients. For now I will say this is a Fair Value meal.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Jerry Collins.
United States.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,5 Ingredients or Less,PORK
Old Fashioned Goulash I
July 27, 2016 Lee
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Old Fashioned Goulash I

Yep, I like one pot meals, and a good goulash is a standard. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kilo minced pork, OR ground beef, OR ground chicken
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup beef stock, fresh or from powder
  • 1 3/4 cup tomato sauce, OR make from a shortcut
  • 1 can whole peeled tomatoes, diced, plus juice
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups dry elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • In a large non stick skillet, add the onion, garlic, and ground pork and cook until the meat is no longer pink, remove from heat and drain any fat.
  • Add the water, stock, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and juice, Italian seasoning, bay leaves, salt and pepper, mix well. Simmer covered for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the macaroni and stir until mixed, simmer for 30 minutes or until the macaroni is cooked. Then remove the bay leaves.
  • Add the Cheddar cheese and mix well. Serve with a bit of Mozzarella cheese on top of each serving. Serve with a salad for a complete meal.

Notes

Minced pork will run 116 Baht/kilo (Beef more, chicken will be less), The Cheddar cheese will run about 180 Baht/200 gram block, this will make 2 cups of shredded. The Mozzarella will run about 70 Baht to make one cup of shredded. This comes to about $1.35 per serving for 8 servings. Good price for a good meal.
Shortcut: Tomato Sauce.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,PORK