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Roasted Turkey & Sweet Pea Ranch Pasta Salad
September 30, 2016 Lee
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Roasted Turkey & Sweet Pea Ranch Pasta Salad

Sounds very good. Feel free to use diced ham or cooked and diced chicken. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dry pasta, small shells, spirals, or macaroni
  • 2 cups turkey breast, cooked and diced,
  • 3/4 cup sweet peas, frozen, thawed
  • 1/4 - 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Ranch dressing, OR make from a shortcut
  • 1/2 cup mayo

Instructions
 

  • Add the pasta to a pot of boiling water and cook until tender, about 6-8 minutes or so. Drain and rinse pasta and place in a large bowl.
  • Add the turkey, peas, and cheese and give that a quick mix.
  • Mix the mayo and ranch dressing together and then mix this into the pasta mixture until everything is well coated. Cover and place in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

Low cost.
Shortcut: Ranch Dressing.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
Sides - Salads
Loaded Potato Salad
September 25, 2016 Lee
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Loaded Potato Salad

The original name I found for this was Baked Potato Loaded Salad, there is no baked potato anything here, just potato salad with fillings of a baked potato, name aside, this is a must try for me. The one thing I do not like about this recipe is making the dressing first then adding the potatoes, but we'll see when I make this.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4-5 large potatoes
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 4 tablespoons brown mustard, OR yellow mustard
  • 1/4 cup chives, chopped
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and chopped
  • salt and cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl whisk together the mayo, sour cream, and mustard until well mixed. Add 3/4 of the chopped chives along with some salt and pepper to taste and whisk to mix. Mix in the cheese and bacon (reserve some bacon for a garnish if you like). Cover and chill for thirty minutes.
  • Peel (if you want) and cube the potatoes into 1/2 inch pieces. Cook the potatoes in boiling water until fork tender. Drain and cool slightly. Fold the cooked potatoes into the chilled dressing. Garnish with the remaining chives and bacon.

Notes

Minimal cost for a side dish.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Mike Early.
United States.
Sides - Salads
Hawaiian Pasta Salad
September 9, 2016 Lee
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Hawaiian Pasta Salad

Sounds really good with a good mix of ingredients. On my to make list.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta

  • 250 grams dry pasta, bowtie, penne, macaroni, would be fine
  • 250 grams fresh pineapple, cleaned and cut into chunks
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups ham, cubed

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup sour cream, OR plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/3 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta in a pot of boiling water until tender, then drain and rinse under cold water then put in a large bowl.
  • Mix the dressing ingredients until combined well, then pour over the pasta and gently mix to coat with the dressing, refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

The ham for 2 cups work will run about 100 Baht. Everything else is minimal. This is about 36 cents per serving for 8 servings, good value.
Inspired by Spend With Pennies and the link to this recipe is here.
United States.
Sides - Salads
Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad
September 9, 2016 Lee
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Creamy Cucumber Pasta Salad

Sounds very nice, great for a BBQ with burgers or ribs, on my to cook list. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta

  • 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced, use a spoon to remove the seeds
  • 250 grams dry pasta, Ziti, Penne, or any bite size pasta
  • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced

For the Dressing

  • 1/2 cup sour cream, OR make from a shortcut
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • cracked black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix together the dressing ingredients, set aside.
  • In a pot of boiling water, cook the pasta until tender, drain and run under cold water for a few seconds.
  • Mix all in a large bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Notes

Minimal cost.
Shortcut: Sour Cream.
Inspired by Spend With Pennies and the link to this recipe is here.
United States.
Sides - Salads
KFC Style Cole Slaw
August 16, 2016 Lee
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KFC Style Cole Slaw

This is a cheater recipe to make KFC style Cole Slaw. I have to try this. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups cabbage, shredded
  • 1/4 cup carrot, shredded
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk, OR make from a shortcut
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Combine cabbage and carrots in a large salad bowl. Mix remaining ingredients together in another bowl and combine thoroughly. Pour liquid ingredients over cabbage and carrots and stir. Refrigerate at least two hours before serving (overnight is better). Stir well before serving.

Notes

Shortcut: Buttermilk.
Adapted from an internet recipe.
Sides - Salads
Egg Salad II
April 12, 2016 Lee
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Egg Salad II

From a good friend, a healthy twisty to egg salad. Link to the shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled, chopped
  • 1/4 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 bell pepper, any color, chopped
  • 5-6 slices pickle, chopped, OR make from a shortcut
  • palmful fresh dill, chopped
  • squirt prepared yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon tarragon vinegar
  • dash ground cumin
  • dash paprika
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • mayo, as needed

Instructions
 

  • Mix everything in a large bowl, then start to add the mayo a heaping tablespoon at a time until you get a creamy mixture but not dripping in mayo. Enjoy as is or put on a bun with a leaf or 2 of lettuce and make a sandwich.
  • Mixed and ready to serve, can refrigerate for a few hours, but not needed.

Notes

Low cost.
Shortcut: Dill Pickles.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Dave Williams.
Thailand.
Sides - Salads
Egg Salad I
April 12, 2016 Lee
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Egg Salad I

Basic Egg Salad, enjoy as is or make a sandwich from this. I have been making this for years. Link to the Shortcut is listed in the Recipe Notes section.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs, hard boiled, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, finely diced
  • 3-4 slices pickle, diced, optional, (Shortcut)
  • mayo, as needed
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add eggs, onion, pickle to a bowl and mix to combine, add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add mayo a large spoonful at a time and mix, you are looking for well mixed but not dripping in mayo.
  • Serve as is on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, on crackers, etc. This will make 4 thick sandwiches.

Notes

Less than $1 for the whole thing.
Shortcut: Dill Pickles.
Family recipe I have been using for many years.
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Cucumber Salad I
November 12, 2015 Lee
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Cucumber Salad I

Marinated cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes, excellent side dish.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours
Course Side
Cuisine American
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium cucumbers, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and sliced and separated into rings
  • 3 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1/2 cup vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup oil

Instructions
 

  • Combine liquids, salt and black pepper in a large bowl, mix well.
  • Add vegetables and mix, cover, and refrigerate for at least two hours before serving. After the meal, just return the covered container to the fridge, this keeps for several days.

Notes

Adapted from an internet recipe.
Sides - Salads
Hot German Potato Salad
November 8, 2015 Lee
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Hot German Potato Salad

Garland Davis, United States.
Excellent tasting side dish, liked by the whole family. Highly recommended.
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Side
Cuisine German
Servings 5 people

Ingredients
  

  • 750 grams potatoes, cut into cubes, (1½ lb)
  • 3 slices bacon
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • ½ tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon celery salt
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup vinegar

Instructions
 

  • Boil potatoes until tender, drain.
  • Cook bacon in skillet until crisp. Remove and chop. Add the onion to the bacon fat and cook until tender. Stir in flour, sugar, salt, celery seed, and pepper. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture is bubbly. Slowly add water and vinegar and heat to boiling stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and combine with drained potatoes and bacon until potatoes are completely coated. Serve as a side dish, enjoy.
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Tomato Salad I
November 5, 2015 Lee
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Tomato Salad I

I learned this from a good friend of mine, who is Italian. A tomato salad in an Italian restaurant in Thailand can run 60 to 150 Baht per person, this is so easy, and certainly much less!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Lunch, Side
Cuisine Italian
Servings 1 person

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • olive oil, to taste
  • pinch fresh basil
  • ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine the tomatoes, garlic, and basil in a bowl, splash with olive oil and a pinch of black pepper. Done.
  • This makes 1 serving, great for a light lunch or appetizer before dinner.

Notes

Well less than $1 per serving.
Variant: 1. Add a few pieces of homemade sardines into it with a spoon of the olive oil. Great lunch and nutritious.
Adapted from a friend's recipe.
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