Pot Roast Chicken :
Having chicken tonight? Are you planning on popping it into the oven, boiling some potatoes, and warming up a can of vegetables? That's what I would have done myself, especially when the clock said 4:30 and dinner...
Beating the Breakfast Rush Hour :
n many families, morning is a hectic and hurried time. Frequently parents feel fortunate just to get everyone out the door fully dressed each day. Serve a hot cooked breakfast every morning? Not a chance.
Breakfast Burrito :
Try something a little different for breakfast. Or even have these delicious scrambled egg burritos for lunch or dinner. Kids will love to help create this fun and easy borrito for breakfast or even for a pick me up snack!
Easy Beef Roast Slowcooker Recipes :
Beef roast has always been a favorite family meal...Using my favorite kitchen appliance, a delicious meal can be prepared with a minimum of effort. You can also freeze any leftovers in a zipper-seal freezer bag with a little...
Quick Tips For Fast-But-Fabulous Weeknight Meals :
According to cookbook author Sam Gugino, trying to balance a hectic weeknight schedule does not have to mean compromising good food. Gugino offers his expert advice on how to beat the clock by enjoying meals...
Eggplant:
If an eggplant went to a plant psychologist for some veggio-therapy, it's unlikely that the managed care company would authorize enough sessions to cure the addled little bugger. It suffers from an identity crisis that is quite, ahem, deep-rooted.
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GREAT MEAL IDEA
Beef & Broccoli
Our friends at the Campbell's Soup Company were kind enough to share this marvelous recipe with us. Try it tonight for a delicious change of pace!
Beef & Broccoli
Prep Time: 10 min. Cook time: 20 mm.
1 lb. boneless beef sirloin or top round steak, 3/4" thick
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell's Condensed Tomato Soup
3 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)
3 cups fresh or thawed* frozen broccoli flowerets
4 cups hot cooked rice
Slice beef into very thin strips.
In skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Add beef and stir-fry until browned and juices evaporate.
Add soup, soy, vinegar, garlic and pepper flakes. Heat to a boil. Add broccoli and cook over medium heat until broccoli is tender-crisp, stirring often. Serve over rice. Serves 4.
To thaw, microwave on HIGH 3 min.
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Member Tip :
Putting peaches in a brown paper bag will speed the ripening process.
A special thanks to FamilyCorner.com community member "bluebird" for sharing this tip on our message boards. By getting it featured in this newsletter, this member has earned their official "Cooking Tip Award" icon!
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KITCHEN TIPS
More Cooking and Kitchen Tips
Uses For Salt - Part IV
31. Before using new glasses, soak them in warm
salty water for awhile.
32. A dash of salt enhances the taste of tea.
33. Salt improves the taste of cooking apples.
34. Soak your clothes line in salt water to prevent
your clothes from freezing to the line; likewise, use
salt in your final rinse to prevent the clothes from
freezing.
35. Rub any wicker furniture you may have with salt
water to prevent yellowing.
36. Freshen sponges by soaking them in salt water.
37. Soak enamel pans in salt water overnight and boil
salt water in them next day to remove burned-on stains.
38. Clean your greens in salt water for easier removal
of dirt.
39. Gelatin sets more quickly when a dash of salt is
added.
40. Fruits put in mildly salted water after peeling
will not discolor.
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