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Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti
May 20, 2016 Lee
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Baked Cream Cheese Spaghetti

This sounds really good with the Cream cheese, nice touch. On my to cook list for sure. Link to the shortcut is 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 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams ground beef, OR minced pork, OR ground chicken
  • 350 grams spaghetti
  • 3 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce, OR make from a shortcut
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 250 grams Cream cheese, this is 1 standard block, room temperature

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180 C, lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish with butter.
  • In a pan, brown ground meat until cooked through, drain fat and stir in spaghetti sauce, set aside.
  • Cook spaghetti according to instructions, drain and place in bowl. Add Cream cheese, Italian seasoning, and minced garlic. Stir until cream cheese is melted and the spaghetti is thoroughly coated.
  • Spread a small amount of meat sauce in the bottom of the dish. Put spaghetti on top of sauce and top with remaining meat sauce. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Nice sides to serve with this would be a green salad and garlic bread.

Notes

Ground beef would be about 75 Baht for 500 grams, pork and chicken even less. The sauce is about 55 Baht/can (need 2 cans) OR make yourself from tomato paste for 17 Baht/can (2 cans) and some spices. Cream cheese would run about 120 Baht per 250 gram block. This comes out to about $1.50 per person for 6 people, and about $1.12 per person for 8 people. Overall, not a bad cost for a good meal.
Shortcut: Spaghetti/Tomato Sauce.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,PASTA
Granny’s Sausage Gravy
May 20, 2016 Lee
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Granny's Sausage Gravy

I have made this several times, easy, and delicious. When I make this again I will take step by step photos. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams breakfast sausage, OR make from a shortcut
  • 1/4 cup butter, this is 1/4 of a regular block of butter
  • 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Crumble sausage into hot skillet. Cook until browned. Remove sausage from skillet, let drain on paper plate or paper towels. Add butter to hot skillet and melt together with sausage fat.
  • Whisk together the evaporated (canned) milk and water with the flour. Add to hot fat in skillet. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until gravy starts to thicken. Add sausage back into gravy; heat until sausage is hot and gravy is thick. Remove from heat. Ladle over biscuits, toast, or potatoes. This would be perfect with the Drop Biscuit recipe listed in Sides - All Others.

Notes

500 grams of minced pork is about 65 Baht if you make the sausage yourself, it is so easy! Minced chicken for a chicken sausage, even less. Pre-made breakfast sausage, more than likely an import would be costly. Going with home made breakfast sausage, 65 Baht is well under $1 per serving. I will say that with store bought bulk sausage this would be a Fair Value item.
Shortcut: Breakfast Sausage.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,Pork - Sausage
Sriracha Mac & Cheese
May 9, 2016 Lee
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Sriracha Mac & Cheese

Sriracha sauce in the states is mainly called Rooster Sauce due to the rooster on the bottle. In the states this is a clear plastic squeeze bottle, white text and a bright green cap. Here in Thailand however, we have another version, same sauce, glass bottle, but still Sriracha Sauce. Sriracha is a chili and garlic sauce, which I use in place of ketchup. This recipe is on my to cook list.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

Sauce

  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoons salt

Pasta

  • 350 grams dry elbow macaroni
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons butter, room temp
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2-3 tablespoons Sriracha Chili Garlic sauce, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup spring onions, chopped, green and white parts
  • 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions
 

Sauce

  • Heat the milk in a pot over medium heat until it just starts to bubble, but is not boiling, 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat. Heat the butter over medium heat in a separate, heavy bottomed pot. When the butter has just melted, add the flour and whisk constantly until the mixture turns light brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  • Slowly pour the warm milk, about 1 cup at a time, into the butter-flour mixture, whisking constantly. It will get thick when you first add the milk, and thinner as you slowly pour in the entire 3 cups. This is normal. Once all the milk has been added, set the pot back over medium-high heat, and continue to whisk constantly. In the next 2-3 minutes the sauce should come together and thicken. Use the spoon test to make sure it’s ready. Dip a metal spoon into the sauce, if the sauce coats the spoon and doesn’t slide off like milk, then it’s ready. Add the salt and stir to combine.

Mac & Cheese

  • Preheat your oven to 200 C. Meanwhile, cook the pasta in boiling water until tender, drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again. Then mash together the ginger and butter in a small bowl.
  • Add the sauce, cheese, and ginger butter to a large heavy-bottomed pot and cook over medium heat. Stir until the cheese is barely melted, about 3 minutes. Add the Sriracha and the cooked pasta and continue cooking while stirring continuously until the dish is nice and hot, another 5 minutes, then add the green onions and stir to fully combine.
  • Pour the mac into a 13x9 inch casserole pan and sprinkle with panko and some additional cheese, bake until hot and bubbly and the topping is golden, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and drizzle with more sriracha. Spoon into bowls and serve.

Notes

The 2 cups of grated cheese may cost 160-180 Baht for a block. One block should easily cover the 2 cups needed. Everything else is minimal. Cost would be about $1.35 per serving, overall not bad.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,PASTA
Mississippi Pot Roast I
May 3, 2016 Lee
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Mississippi Pot Roast I

Provided by a good friend, this is on my to cook list.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 boneless chuck roast, about 1 1/2 to 2 kilos
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 10 fresh pepperonico peppers, OR use fresh banana peppers
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • 2 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1/8 teaspoon paprika
  • fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Dredge the chuck roast in flour, salt, and pepper to taste, and massage it into the meat.
  • In a skillet on a very high heat, brown the meat on all sides in the canola oil to create a crust.
  • Transfer the meat to a Crock-Pot and top with butter and pepperoncini. Cover the slow cooker and set it to Low setting.
  • In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, and paprika until well combined, open the slow cooker and spread this over the meat, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Remove the roast and shred with two forks, then return the meat to the slow cooker, and stir to mix in the juices. Serve garnished with fresh parsley, and sides of your choice.

Notes

Beef will run about 150 Baht/kilo, large cities should be able to get a chuck roast, out of the way places, like where I am at, I will try this with just 1-2 large chunks of beef. 300 Baht for 2 kilos would be about $1.47 per serving.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Al Easley.
United States.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,Beef - Slow Cooker
Slow Cooker Ribs
May 3, 2016 Lee
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Slow Cooker Ribs

This recipe was submitted by a good friend and he swears by these ribs. This is another rib recipe for me to try soon! Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 kilos baby back pork ribs
  • 2 cups BBQ sauce, OR make from a shortcut
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Worcherstershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine BBQ sauce, brown sugar, cider vinegar, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and chili powder in a small bowl.
  • Salt and pepper the ribs. Place ribs in slow cooker, and cover in sauce. Cook low and Low setting for 8 hours or High setting for 4 hours.
  • After the ribs are done, spoon the BBQ sauce in the slow cooker over the ribs before removing. Cut the ribs, serve with the BBQ sauce and sides of your choosing.

Notes

Pork ribs run 135 Baht/kilo, you would need about 200 Baht worth of ribs, all the rest is minimal. For 4 people this is about $1.50 per person, for 6 servings this is about $1 per person, overall, a good price.
Shortcut: BBQ Sauce.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Jerry Juliana.
United States.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,Pork - Slow Cooker
Fred’s Crockpot Tri-Tip Roast
May 2, 2016 Lee
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Fred's Crockpot Tri-Tip Roast

This comes from a good friend, and this recipe has been featured in "Louisiana Cookin" Magazine and it is that good. This recipe calls for a tri-tip roast, but Fred assures me, any cut of beef will work. I made this on 11 May 2016, excellent. My comments below. 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
  

  • 1 1/2-2 kilo tri-tip roast, OR any cut of beef
  • 8 red potatoes, small to medium in size, diced
  • 2-4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 packet dry onion soup mix, OR make from a shortcut on this site
  • 1 3/4 cups beef stock, use fresh or from the powder
  • 1/2 cup red or white wine
  • 2 tablespoons Worcherstershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Cajun spice mix, OR make from a shortcut on this site, this is to rub the roast

Instructions
 

  • Rub the roast on all sides with Cajun spice mix, or herbs of your choice, and place the roast, covered, in the refrigerator for at least an hour or up to overnight to allow the beef to absorb the spices.
  • After the marinating time, placed the diced potatoes, onion, and half the garlic in the bottom of your slow cooker and mix together. Set the roast on top of the potato mixture.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the dry onion soup packet, bay leaves, beef stock, wine, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the liquid mixture over the roast. Sprinkle on remaining minced garlic on the roast and potato mixture.
  • Cook on Low setting for 7 1/2 to 8 hours, serve with your choice of sides.

Notes

Beef will run about 150 Baht/kilo, a 2 kilo roast would be 300 Baht, everything else in minimal. This comes out to about $1.10 per serving for 8 servings, very reasonable.
Shortcuts: Dry Onion Soup Mix, Cajun Spice Mix.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Fred Neeleman.
United States.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,Beef - Slow Cooker
Baked Parmesan Fish Sticks
April 30, 2016 Lee
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Baked Parmesan Fish Sticks

No, we're not talking about frozen fish sticks that come from a box, and quite frankly taste like a box, this recipe is fresh fish baked with cheese and panko. On my to cook list.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 750 grams Pangasius fish fillets, cut into large strips
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200 C. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease using olive oil.
  • On a large plate, mix the panko with the cheese, then place the flour on another large plate and mix in the seasonings, and in a wide bowl, add the eggs and beat them.
  • Dip the fish pieces in flour to coat them on all sides, then dip in the beaten egg, then in the panko and cheese, patting this on as needed. Place each fish piece on the baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, turning once, or until the fish begins to flake apart with a fork. Serve.

Notes

Pangasius runs about 120 Baht a kilo, the cheese about 190 Baht. For 6 servings, this is about $1.45 per person per meal.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
 
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,FISH - ALL,Fish - White Fish
Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie
April 30, 2016 Lee
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Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie

Yep, this is a comfort food from years and years ago. This is a easy dish to prepare with everyday ingredients. Lots of possibilities. On my to cook list! Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams ground beef, OR minced pork, OR ground chicken
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup Bisquick Mix, OR make from a shortcut on this site
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200 C. Lightly grease a glass pie pan with butter.
  • In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until beef is browned, season with salt and pepper while cooking. Drain the spread into the pie pan. Cover the beef with the cheese.
  • In a bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients with a fork or whisk, pour this into the pie pan. Bake for 25 minutes or until a butter knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Serve.

Notes

Ground beef will run about 80 Baht for 500 grams. Ground pork will run about 70 Baht for 500 Grams. Cheese will run about 150 Baht. For 230 Baht, this comes out to about $1.70 per person for 4 servings, or $1.15 per person for 6 servings. Overall, not a bad cost. Serve this with a potato or macaroni salad, and you have a great meal.
Variants. Replace the Cheddar cheese with Swiss, then top the cheese with sliced mushrooms. Top each slice with a slice of tomato and pickle.
Shortcut: Bisquick Mix.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,CASSEROLES
Cream Cheese Ranch Chicken
April 28, 2016 Lee
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Cream Cheese Ranch Chicken

Four ingredients and a slow cooker, this sounds very nice! Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kilo chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, cut into large chunks
  • 500 grams Cream cheese, Caroline brand will save you money, this is 2 blocks of cheese, softened
  • 2 packets dry ranch dressing mix, OR use the shortcut listed on this site
  • 250 grams bacon, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Add the chicken, cream cheese, and dry ranch seasoning in to your slow cooker, mix it a bit, don't worry, the cheese will melt.
  • Cook on Low setting for 6-8 hours or on High setting for 4 hours, until the chicken shreds easily. Shred with 2 forks and mix everything to combine. Turn slow cooker off.
  • Pan fry the bacon until crispy then add to the slow cooker and mix to combine. Serve.

Notes

Chicken breasts cost about 80 Baht/kilo. Cream cheese will cost about 120 Baht. Bacon will run between 100 to 140 Baht. So for 300 Baht, this comes out to about $1.50 per serving for 6. That is a lean estimate, I think you will get a bit more from this.
Serve as sandwiches on a toasted bun, on nachos, use for enchilada or burrito filling, in a bowl of lettuce for a nice salad.
Options, when used on a toasted bun, top with some shredded Cheddar cheese and broil for a few seconds to melt the cheese.
Shortcut: Ranch Dressing.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,Chicken - Slow Cooker
Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole
April 25, 2016 Lee
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Slow Cooker Cowboy Casserole

Adapted from an internet recipe.
Sounds really good, I like meat and potatoes, a must try.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 750 grams ground beef, or minced pork or ground chicken, (1½ lb)
  • 5 medium potatoes, cut into 1½ inch cubes
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped
  • 1 can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, Shortcut
  • 1 can whole tomatoes, diced, undrained
  • ¼ cup water
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup Cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground beef (or pork, or chicken), drain the fat.
  • Place the potatoes in the bottom of your slow cooker pot along with the onion and garlic, add salt and pepper to your liking, add the ground beef. Top this with a layer of beans, then tomatoes, and add the water.
  • If you cook the beans yourself, use about 1½-2 cups of cooked beans, drained.
  • Cover and cook for 7-8 hours on Low setting. About 15 minutes before the cook time is up, add the cheese to the top, cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. If you like cheese, go with 1 cup of Cheddar but it adds to the cost.

Notes

Ground beef will run about 95 Baht/750 grams, if using minced pork, that will cost be less for pork and chicken. Cheese will run 75 Baht for ½ cup Cheddar. Everything else is minimal. For 4 servings this is about $1.25 per serving, less for 6 servings. Even less with pork or chicken. Over all, not a bad meal.
Shortcuts: Red Kidney Beans (Pressure Cooker), Chili Beans (Slow Cooker).
Variant: 1. Use chili beans in place of the kidney beans for added flavor.
* Fair Value $1.01 to $1.50 per Serving,Casseroles - Slow Cooker