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Orange Shrimp & Broccoli with Rice
January 7, 2017 Lee
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Orange Shrimp & Broccoli with Rice

Sounds really good and is made along side and served on top of a light garlic sesame fried rice. The recipe I found included how to cook rice, we'll skip that, make use of your rice cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp & Broccoli

  • 750 grams white shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed (or any shrimp you want)
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli, cut into bite size pieces, include stem
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons spring onion, sliced, use the green and white parts
  • 2 teaspoons white sesame seeds
  • salt and pepper, to taste

For the Rice

  • 4-6 cups cooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • salt, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large non stick pan over medium high heat, add the broccoli along with 2 tablespoons of water and cook for about 5 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste and remove when cooked and place in a large bowl and set aside.
  • Same pan, wipe out any water and the 2 teaspoons of olive oil and heat that up on medium heat, then add the shrimp in a single layer (cook in batches if needed) and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and opaque. After the shrimp is cooked, remove and place in the bowl with the broccoli, toss together lightly, and set aside.
  • Same pan, wipe out any of the olive oil and add the orange juice, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook until the mixture has reduce to about half. Mix the corn starch with 2 teaspoons of cold water and add that mixture to the pan and mix and bring to a boil or until the sauce has thickened. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and shrimp and toss to coat. Cover with foil to keep warm.
  • To make the fried rice heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the cooked rice, sesame oil, and sesame seeds to the pan and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • To serve, place some rice and ladle the broccoli and shrimp mixture over the top. Garnish with sliced spring onion and sesame seeds.

Notes

White shrimp at Tesco will about 210 Baht/750 grams. For 4 servings this is about $1.54 per serving. High cost but would be nice for a once in a while meal. If you can source the shrimp local ever lower cost.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,SEAFOOD - ALL,Seafood - Shrimp/Prawn
Thai Grilled Steak
January 5, 2017 Lee
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Thai Grilled Steak

This is a typical marinated steak with a Thai inspired marinade. Normally served sliced and on a salad, but feel free to side the steak with rice, potato, etc. This not how to tell you how to grill your steak, I just give a guideline on what works well for me. I normally go with Australian Rib Eyes that are about 1 inch thick.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 beef steaks, any cut, do not trim any fat
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
  • 1-2 Bird's Eye Chilis, minced, remove seeds if you wish
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar, heaping

Instructions
 

  • Place the steaks in a zip lock bag. Mix together the remaining ingredients in a small bowl, mix well to ensure the sugar is dissolved. Pour the mix into the bag, squish out the air and mix the marinade to coat the steaks. Seal the bag and place in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Turn the bag over occasionally to make sure the steaks are well coated on both sides. Remove from the fridge about 30 minutes before you intend to grill them to let them get to room temperature.
  • Get your grill ready, either gas or charcoal, totally up to you. Remove the steaks from the bag and retain the marinade. Place the steaks on the grill over direct heat and spoon over some of the marinade. Grill for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes and turn the steaks over, spoon on some more marinade and grill to your desired doneness. Slice and server on a salad or paired with rice or potato or any sides of your choosing.

Notes

I cannot price this until I buy steaks again up in the city, this is a high cost meal though but is good for a once in a while treat.
Variants, use this marinade for chicken, pork, or even shelled shrimp.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,GRILLED / BBQ / SMOKER
Basic Grilled Brats
December 31, 2016 Lee
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Basic Grilled Brats

I get a lot of good advice from my friends and this is probably the best way to enjoy brats (Bratwurst or Bierwurst) is to grill them, then simmer in beer, unless you are in Wisconsin then you would simmer them in beer then grill them. I have made brats like this several times and they are very good!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package brats, 270 grams, pack of 4, Bratwurst or Bierwurst
  • 1 onion, cut into 6 or 8 wedges
  • 1 bell pepper, optional, cut into strips
  • 1 can beer

Instructions
 

  • Light your grill, charcoal (what I use) or gas if you have that. Setup for indirect grilling. Mr. Sausage is the brand of brats I use.
  • Grill the brats with indirect heat, and place a metal baking pan (I use a bread pan) on the grill as well, add the beer and onion to the pan, and bell pepper if using that and let that heat while the brats cook. Close the grill and cook the brats, turn them occasionally, for about 20 minutes. Then take the brats and put them into the pan and let them simmer for about 20-30 minutes with the lid closed. Serve as is with sides of your choice or on buns with spicy mustard.

Notes

I use Mr. Sausage brand bratwurst and bierwurst. One package, 4 sausages, is 270 grams and the cost is 129 Baht. For two servings, this is about $1.89 per serving. High cost but very good for a once in a while meal.
Provided courtesy of good friends, Garland Davis, US Navy Cook (Ret), and Ed Crean.
United States.
#1 Go-To Recipes,* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,GRILLED / BBQ / SMOKER
Pan Fried Steak
December 27, 2016 Lee
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Pan Fried Steak

This is the only way I cook steaks, Rib Eyes, Strip Loins, and T-Bones. This is quick and makes a perfect rare steak. Best to use steak at least 1 inch thick, anything thinner you can over cook to well done. I buy steaks at Tesco, frozen from Australia, the latest find was Rib Eyes just over 1 inch thick, many times the Strip Loins are about 3/4 inch thick.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 steaks, 1 inch thick is perfect, for thinner, less time cooking
  • salt and pepper, as needed
  • olive oil, as needed
  • butter, as needed

Instructions
 

  • The steaks should be at room temperature. Generously salt and pepper both sides of the steak.
  • Heat a heavy flat bottomed pan, cast iron is ideal for this to medium high heat with a good splash of olive oil, when the pan is hot, place the steaks in the pan and add 2-3 tablespoons or so of butter to the pan, using tongs, move the steaks around in the butter and oil, after cooking for 2 minutes, use tongs and turn the steaks over. Cook for another 2 minutes, remove from the pan to plates and let them rest for a few minutes while you add your sides, and serve. This makes a rare steak, increasing time on each side, increases the doneness of the steak.
  • Served with Dill Pickle Pasta Salad and mixed vegetables.

Notes

I cannot price this meal until I go back to Tesco again. Depending on your location, stores will have different products and the prices will vary. This is a high cost meal to say the least, but I have listed this as my Go-To recipe as this is great for a once in a while treat for yourself and family.
I have been making steaks like this for a number of years.
#1 Go-To Recipes,* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,BEEF
Ultra Creamy Mac & Cheese (Slow Cooker)
December 22, 2016 Lee
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Ultra Creamy Mac & Cheese (Slow Cooker)

Inspired by Spend With Pennies and the link to this recipe is here, United States.
This is by far the best Mac & Cheese I have ever made, and actually, a low cost meal as well. This is a slow cooker recipe. Link to the shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dry macaroni, any bite size pasta works here
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup, Shortcut
  • ½ cup sour cream, Shortcut
  • ½ cup mayo
  • ½ teaspoon course ground black pepper
  • 4 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded, (500 g / 1 lb)

Instructions
 

  • In a pot of boiling water, cook the macaroni until just near tender, do not over cook, basically under cook it by a minute or so. Drain and rinse under cold water, the cold water will stop the cooking process. Add the pasta to your slow cooker.
  • Add the onion powder, mustard, soup, sour cream, mayo, and black pepper to the slow cooker.
  • Give the slow cooker a stir to mix everything together.
  • Add the cheese and mix that in.
  • For a Variant, I added to the slow cooker about 500 grams (1 lb) of cheese stuffed smoked sausage that I had sliced.
  • Mix the sausage in. Cook on Low setting for 3 hours.
  • Stir once or twice during the cooking but quickly so not all the heat is let out of the cooker.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

High cost per serving, but well worth it. The cheese is the costly part here, 180 Baht/250 gram block, two blocks are needed at 360 Baht. For 6 servings, this is about 1.88 cents per serving.
Shortcuts: Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup, Sour Cream.
Variant: 1. Add cubed ham or smoked sausage, highly recommended!
# Buster Approved,#1 Go-To Recipes,* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,Pasta - Mac & Cheese - Slow Cooker
Bacon-Wrapped Steak Breakfast Burrito
December 6, 2016 Lee
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Bacon-Wrapped Steak Breakfast Burrito

Michael Walsh, United States.
This, sounds really good! I miss the breakfast burritos in San Diego, and when a good friend posted this, this is a must try. This is modified from the original recipe slightly to make smaller burritos. No serving size stated yet until I make this. For the ingredients, I will use a shortcut for the salsa, for the tortillas, I will be using 8" size, and for the scrambled eggs I will use fresh made hash browns not frozen. The ingredients as listed can make several burritos. Links to the shortcuts are listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • sliced bacon, figure 8-10 per burrito
  • 250 grams beef steak, (8 oz)
  • 3 eggs
  • 1½ cups potatoes, shredded, Shortcut
  • flour tortillas, as needed
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups salsa, Shortcut
  • guacamole, optional
  • olive oil, as needed

Instructions
 

  • Season the steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to your liking, grill or pan fry the steak to about medium doneness, about 3-4 minutes per side, let rest for 5 minutes then slice thinly into strips. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, add the hash browns to a large skillet, cast iron would be perfect that has been heated with the butter and cook until browned. Then add the eggs and scramble them up in the hash browns, then add the cheese and mix this together. Set aside.
  • To assemble heat up a tortilla in a large skillet, then lay the tortilla on a flat surface, add some scrambled egg mixture, then some salsa, then some steak, fold the tortilla tightly, closing the ends as well. Then take 2 pieces of bacon and wrap over each end of the burrito. Then lay down 6-8 pieces of bacon, overlapping slightly and roll the burrito up in bacon, rolling should cover the ends of bacon covering the ends of the burrito. Repeat this for as many tortillas and filling you have.
  • Heat a medium sized skillet, non stick would be good, with a splash of olive oil and place burritos in the pan, bacon seam side down, turn the burritos as needed to get a crispy bacon on all sides. Serve. Top with guacamole, sour cream, fried egg, up to you.

Notes

No pricing until I can make these, for now I will say high cost but will revise the pricing once made.
Shortcuts: Salsa, Hash Browns.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,TEX-MEX, sort of
Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup
November 24, 2016 Lee
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Creamy Alfredo Lasagna Soup

This sounds really delicious, on my to cook list. Link to the shortcut is 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 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 250 grams ground Italian sausage, OR make from a shortcut
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 250 grams fresh mushrooms, variety is up to you
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 4 cups spinach, I think frozen (thawed) would work here
  • 5 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions
 

  • Brown ground sausage in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and mushrooms; cook 5 to 6 minutes over medium low heat. Add garlic and spinach and cook for 1 minute while stirring. Add chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes. Add broken lasagna noodles, oregano, and basil then bring to low boil. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until the noodles are tender.
  • Meanwhile in skillet over medium low heat melt butter then whisk in flour and continue cooking for 1 minute; whisking constantly. The butter/flour mixture should be bubbling. Slowly whisk in the milk until mixture is smooth and thickened; about 3 to 5 minutes. Turn off heat and slowly whisk in Parmesan cheese. If cheese is not melting place over very low heat and whisk constantly. When Parmesan is fully melted and mixture is creamy slowly add to soup mixture stirring it in. Serve.

Notes

The Parmesan cheese would cost about 180 Baht for 1 cup of grated cheese. Ground pork would cost about 26 Baht for 250 grams if making the sausage yourself. I have never seen bulk sausage, this would even be cheaper if you ground the pork yourself. For 4 servings, this is about $1.52 per serving.
Shortcut: Italian Sausage.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,SOUPS, STEWS, CHILI
Panko Breaded Mozzarella Sticks
November 24, 2016 Lee
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Panko Breaded Mozzarella Sticks

Sounds excellent, on my to cook list for sure. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 pieces Mozzarell String cheese, cut each piece in half
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • cooking oil, as needed, about an inch of oil
  • tomato sauce or mayo, for dipping, OR make from a shortcut

Instructions
 

  • Mix eggs and the milk in a shallow bowl. Mix the panko with the parsley, basil, oregano, and garlic powder in a shallow bowl. Put the flour in a shallow bowl or plate. Arrange the bowls left to right as flour, egg mixture, panko. Lightly oil a baking that will fit in your freezer.
  • For each piece of cheese: 1. roll in flour. 2. dip in the egg mixture. 3. roll in the panko. 4. dip in the egg mixture. 5. roll in the panko. 6. place on the oiled baking sheet. When all pieces are done, put in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a saucepan until hot but not smoking. Remove the cheese pieces from the freezer, using tongs, carefully place 2-3 pieces in the oil and cook until golden brown, this only takes 20-30 seconds, remove with tongs and place on paper towels to drain. If you overcook the pieces, you will have cheese oozing out, remove the pan from the heat and carefully remove any cheese that leaked out into the oil.
  • Serve with tomato sauce or mayo.

Notes

I cannot price this as I do not know the prices for string cheese, I have seen it, just never bought any, yet. For now, since this is cheese I will say high cost until I make this and I can revise the pricing then.
Shortcut: Tomato Sauce.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,APPETIZERS / SNACKS
Easy Taco Bake (Slow Cooker)
November 22, 2016 Lee
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Easy Taco Bake (Slow Cooker)

Adapted from an internet recipe.
Sounds really good and a slow cooker recipe as well. On my to cook list. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams ground beef, (1 lb)
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup beef stock, fresh or from powder
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix, Shortcut
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped, with juice
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 125 grams Cream cheese, softened, (4 oz)
  • 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 250 grams pasta, any bite size pasta will work, (8 oz)
  • fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, then drain off the fat and add the beef to your slow cooker, then to the slow cooker add the water, stock, taco seasoning, garlic, onion, and tomatoes, stir then cover, cook on Low setting for 4-5 hours.
  • During the last 30 minutes of cooking, cook the pasta in a pot of salted boiling water until just tender and drain well. Stir the Cream cheese into the slow cooker until well blended. Then add the Cheddar cheese and pasta and mix that in, leave uncovered and cook on High setting for another 10-15 minutes to melt the Cheddar and heat everything through.
  • Sprinkle the top with cilantro and serve.

Notes

Figure about 100 Baht/500 grams of beef, 180 Baht for the Cheddar (1 block of 250 grams), and 60 Baht for the ½ block of Cream cheese. For 6 servings this is about $1.67 per serving.
Shortcut: Taco Seasoning.
* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,Casseroles - Slow Cooker
Baked Salmon
November 21, 2016 Lee
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Baked Salmon

Adapted from an internet recipe.
This is wonderful! I made this on 22 Nov 2016 and was an instant two thumbs up from my Thai wife. Excellent marinade as written, recipe followed as written, no changes needed, and after baking, spoon the oil on some pasta for a great meal.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Baking Pan
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 4 salmon fillets, (140-160 gram / 5-6 oz each)
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, add the olive oil, garlic, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Mix to make the marinade. Place the salmon fillets in a shallow flat dish, pour marinade over the top of them and place in the fridge, turning the fillets occasionally. Marinate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat your broiler, or if using a counter top oven use the top coil and heat to 230° C (450° F).
  • Using a baking dish, glass would be perfect, place fillets in the dish and pour the marinade over the fish.
  • Broil for 5-7 minutes then flip fillets over, when the fish flakes with a fork easily, it is done.
  • Serve. A salad, pasta, or vegetables on the side would be perfect side dishes.

Notes

I bought 4 fillets, Norwegian import, 69 Baht for 140 to 160 gram fillets. I figured the servings as 1 fillet per serving. For 69 Baht per fillet, this is about $2.03 per serving. High cost but great for a once in a while meal.
#1 Go-To Recipes,* High Cost $1.51+ per Serving,FISH - ALL,Fish - Salmon