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Comment by Jan from Iowa on November 12, 2009 at 9:09pm

Anything you don't have to do from scratch is an easy dinner!!! We had left overs for supper - good as the first time we had it!!! But now, the frig is empty of leftovers, so I'll have to go to the store, then cook!!!

Comment by Aida Castro-Jacques on November 12, 2009 at 7:13pm

Uh, does reheating a frozen dinner or canned chili in crock-pot an easy dinner?

Comment by Linda Richards/N. Ontario on November 7, 2009 at 3:19am

Jan, you are right. Mom has lost most of her eyesight so sometimes cannot tell what she has in the freezer. Made her a list on the computer in large print so she could read it and kept it near the freezer but problem was NO ONE STROKED THINGS OFF As they took them out. Useless list then. I have never got that organized at home (ha)

Comment by Jan from Iowa on November 6, 2009 at 7:34pm

The list will only work if I remember to look at it and to cross off when I use something!!! Otherwise, it will probably be worthless!!!

Comment by Barbara S on November 5, 2009 at 4:43pm

I think the making a list and checking it twice is in my someday pile(LOL). I can only dream od being that organized. More power to all of you who are.

Comment by Ruth C. Spaniel on November 5, 2009 at 3:45pm

I tried the chicken and rice bake by Ann S. I was out of cream of mushroom soup so I waited until the chicken was just about done. Then I poured a jar of Alfredo sauce over the top. It turned out good. The Alfredo sauce added a bit of cheesy flavor.

Comment by Cat Lady--MO on November 5, 2009 at 5:47am

Jan, my parents used to have a list taped to the lid of the freezers, along with a pencil attached by a string. When we took something out we crossed it off the list. They also had a list in the pantry for all of the canned goods. When they went to the factory warehouse (Dad worked for Green Giant), or the meat locker to restock, Mom knew what they were short on just by pulling the list. This was back in the days when Mom would type the list up on her manual typewriter. Keeping that list current on a computer is a lot easier these days.

Comment by Jan from Iowa on November 5, 2009 at 4:29am

I haven't been on here for a while - had to go back a few pages to catch up. The recipes sound wonderful. Just thought I'd mention something I did earlier this week. I defrosted our chest-type freezer and cleaned the one above the refrigerator. While I had everything out, I made lists of all the foods and the dates for each. I discovered some stuff in the bigger freezer that should have been used years ago!!! I think there was some stuff from 2003 or 2004. It is now garbage!! Anyway, I have the list printed off into two columns and posted on the inside of the cabinet door closest to the refrigerator. Now, at a glance, I know what is in each space without digging through it and what needs to be used up first!! Too bad this wasn't my idea - saw it in a magazine.
I also made some vegetable soup and put some in quart bags. I laid them flat on a cookie sheet and froze them. Now they are stacked side by side in the freezer - taking up lots less space. I was able to write the contents on each bag and date it!!! Another magazine idea that works!!
Have a great day and happy cooking.

Comment by Gina on October 30, 2009 at 7:43pm

Thank you, thank you Kathy B. I tried the cup of cake and DH really loves me tonight, lol. He so enjoys his chocolate cake and it was so fast and easy. I got one bite and he ate the rest himself. Being diabetic I attempt to be a good girl, but this cake may turn me into a really bad girl. Thanks again for sharing. (I forgot to mention that you can add more chocolate chips, it turns out just fine, lol. DH said it needed more, so it got more, lol).

Comment by Dolly Hanson/MN on October 30, 2009 at 4:57pm

By request:

TOMATO CHEESE PIE

This may seem like it will take too much time, but it goes together quickly when you get used to it. Enjoy!

Crust:
1/3 C. butter or margarine
3/4 C. instant mashed potato flakes
3/4 C. flour
1/4 C. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 C. water

Filling:
1 1/2 C. grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 C. instant mashed potato flakes
1 lg. tomato chopped
5 eggs
1/4 C. sour cream
1 tsp. chives
3/4 tsp. salt

Preheat oven to 350. Cut margarine into potato flakes, flour, Parmesan cheese, and salt. Mix until crumbly. Add water; stir just until dough holds together. Using hands press dough into bottom and up sides of a 9 or 10 inch pie plate or quiche dish. Prick crust generously with a fork. Bake 10 minutes.

Reserve 1/2 cup of Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle the remainder on baked crust. Then, layer ingredients as follows: 1/4 C. potato flakes, tomatoes, reserved Cheddar cheese. Beat eggs, sour cream, chives and salt until well blended. Pour over ingredients in crust.

Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes--or until lightly browned and knife inserted near center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. I usually serve with salad and fresh bread or rolls and have fruit for dessert.

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