any great recipes when money isn't an option?

Question

my parents made a deal with me, if I got up to their house and cook, they will pay for all the ingredients. I'm not a big fan of sea food, but they enjoy anything. any good ideas?

Answer 1

I would do a multi-course meal as follows:

Heirloom tomato gazpacho with sour cream on top

Black bean garlic glazed salmon with cabbage salad and a wasabi and plum sauce dressing

Grilled Hanger Steak with roasted fingerling potatoes

Cheese plate with 4 cheeses - imported, of course

Individual nectarine claufotis with vanilla ice cream and nectarine sauce

The whole thing would be accompanied by the following wines

Tomatoes: Rochioli Sauvignon Blanc
Salmon: Sea Smoke Pinot Noir
Hanger Steak: Bond Valencia
Claufotis: Dolce

Enjoy!

Send me an email and I'll send you the recipes.

Answer 2

A great seafood recipe is stuffed shrimp...it's easy to make if you can find the right shrimp:

12-24 Jumbo shrimp (the biggest ones you can find)
1 container kraft chive & onion cream cheese
1 jar roasted red peppers
Shredded cheese, any flavor
2-3 eggs, beaten
italian style bread crumbs

Clean and devein shrimp and use a meat mallet to pound flat without making too thin.
Spread a layer of cream cheese on the shrimp and lay a couple red peppers on top and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Dip into egg mixture and roll in bread crumbs.
Lay on cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 for 20-25 mnutes.
MMMMMMMMMMM MMMMMMMMMMMM Good!!!!!

Answer 3

The Secret to Cooking Great Ribs
Select a lean rib, cut off the visible fat.Remove membrane from ribs, We like our ribs lean , tender and beautiful. Cook 'em low and slow. Two pounds or less'll take 4 and a half hours at 225 degrees. In the smoker is best.

Lay ribs out til they're unfrozen. Put your Magic Dust on it, let 'em sit for half an hour, an hour, two hours. Overnight really is best.

Just lay 'em on your grill real nice. Put the ribs (or other meat) on the side that doesn't have the fire under it, we call the "hot and not." Place the ribs on a rack over a pan of water ( about 1" of water). Fire up the other side of your grill. Set your temperature to 200/225 degrees. It 's important to know where 225 degrees is on your grill or pit. A small oven thermometer will do just fine.

Put your wood chips on your fire side. Take a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil, be sure to soak your chips (we like hickory), wrap them up real good and poke some holes in the top of your foil and then put them on your fire or coals. Now you're smokin'! Close your lid and leave them be. Don't be peaking. Just let them smoke. When ribs are tender and pulled back from the bone a touch, then and only then, is when we sauce 'em. Move ribs or meat to the hot side. Sauce 'em real good, bone side down first. Be careful not to burn 'em. When your ribs or meat get bubbly, not burnt, flip 'em. Sauce the other side 'til it bubble. This should take 3-5 minutes total. Remove from grill and enjoy!

When you are all done and cooled down, take your tongs and discard your foil package of chips in a metal container.

How should I put the sauce on the ribs?
The choices are dipping, mopping and brushing. Every chef uses a different way of slathering on their sauce. We like mopping, but feel free to experiment and use the method you like best. And, remember, you can always put some extra sauce on the side.

Source(s):
BBQ

http://www.bbqu.net/

http://www.thehomechef.net/wood_chips.ht...

http://www.smackyourlipsbbq.com/recipes....

http://www.free-gourmet-recipes.com/barb...

http://fp.enter.net/~rburk/sauce-rub-mar...

http://www.weber.com/bbq/pub/recipe/menu...

http://www.bbqguide.com

Answer 4

In medium roaster small red potatoes, carrots sliced, yellow beans, white onion sliced. add small amt oil, and water just to add liquid to bottom of pan.

Chicken breasts, (place in cassarole dish or you can buy throw away foil container) sprinkle sauce you like eg Kraft barbecue sauce or sweet n sour, whatever flavor.

Meatballs, you can buy Frozen readymade, then place in foil pan,also add on top one of sauce I mentioned, add small amt water. Meatballs have fat in them.

So, all these 3 items will cook together in the oven for about an Hour for the vegetables, maybe 15 to 20min more for the ChickenBreasts and Meatballs


Tossed Salad, lettuce, cauliflower pieces, cucumber sliced, parmesan cheese sprinkle on top. The dressing i use is Kraft Golden Italian.

For dessert, somethin simple
Vanilla Icecream with Frozen sliced Strawberries thawed. Could add shortbread or Pecan cookies in pkg at store, Peekfreans or Christie label not sure.
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Answer 5

Greek party food--lots of phyllo dough and cheese and nuts...mmmmm! Try baklava made with unsalted pistachios instead of walnuts or almonds--soooo good! Also, spanakopita, which is phyllo, butter, spinach, onions, cheese...fantastic. Moussaka or pastitsio--awesome casseroles! Greek country-style salad with tomatoes, onions, peppers, feta, cucumbers, and really good olives and great lettuce or salad greens. Steak or lamb or marinated chicken--grill out or broil. Make sure to use plenty of oregano, garlic, and mint. Good flatbread, good hummus or tzatziki sauce (Greek yogurt or drained plain whole-milk yogurt. Add cucumbers, garlic, mint and/or dill, salt to taste.) Good olive oil! Must have olive oil! And use fantastic vinegar for the salad dressing (or just get Newman's Own--my cop-out secret. Why should I bother with making dressing when Paul Newman makes it better?) Drinks as needed--I don't drink alcohol, but wine, beer, or ouzo are options. I'd probably drink iced tea with plenty of mint or lemon and great coffee with dessert--French press would be awesome! Oh, you're so lucky! Have fun!

Answer 6

If money is tight, you can try a stew wit veggies served over rice or pasta. It's a really great way to stretch a dollar....especially with meat costing as much as it does. You can use chicken for a cheaper meal, and if you've got extra to spend, try using beef or as someone else already suggested lamb. Any of your favorite veggies can be used.
If you want some simple recipes, try the foodnetwork.com and go under Rachael Ray's or Alton Browns site...they have recipes that I've tried and love.
Good luck and happy eating!

Answer 7

There is always the tried and true.

A tall glass of shut the hell up.


Seriously, stop by a book store... check the reference section on cooking and look for the key words... 'budget' 'cheap' 'low cost'

There are too many cheap meal ideas to list. Besides, you haven't listed any ingredients. So, no one knows what you're working with.

Answer 8

Look up recipes with black truffles in it. They'll regret the day they made the deal with you. Serve Beluga caviar as an appetizer. They will need to auction you off at the local slave market to make ends meet.

Answer 9

You don't need to blow a wad of $$ for recipes that taste REALLY GOOD!

These are a few of my favorites! §@¿@§

Crock Pot Enchiladas
Serves 6

1 lb Ground Beef, lean
1 (8.5 oz) White Onion, chopped
1 (4 oz can) Chopped Green Chilies
1 (14 oz can) Enchilada Sauce
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Golden Mushroom Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cheddar Cheese Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Celery Soup

Instructions:
Brown hamburger and chopped onion and pour off grease.

Put all ingredients in crock pot. Mix and cook low 4-6 hours.
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Chicken Parmesan
Serves 6

1/3 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 Tsp Italian Seasoning, crushed
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1/2 Cup White Onion, diced
1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup 2% Milk
1 (1 oz packet) Ranch Flavored Salad Dressing Mix
6 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 (10 oz pkg.) Spinach, frozen, thawed, drained
1 Tbsp Pimiento, chopped

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

In a small mixing bowl combine cheese, ranch salad dressing mix, and Italian seasoning. Roll chicken pieces in cheese mixture to coat lightly; set remaining cheese mixture aside. Arrange the pieces in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish. In a small saucepan cook onion in hot margarine until tender.

Stir in flour; add milk all at once. Cook and stir till bubbly; stir in drained spinach and pimiento. Place a slice of cheese and spoon the spinach mixture over the chicken; sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until tender.
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Chicken Pasta Alfredo
Serves 6

6 Qts Water
12 oz Fettuccine Pasta
2 Tbsp Peanut Oil
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
2 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (20 oz bag) Frozen Broccoli Florets
3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions:
Heat a large pot of water, over high heat. When water comes to a boil add the pasta and boil for 8-10 minutes. Drain; reserving 2 cups pasta water. Cut the chicken into strips (1/4''x1''); set aside.

In a large frying pan, over medium-high heat, add the oil and chicken pieces stirring frequently until golden brown.

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add the chicken pieces, sauce, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, stirring frequently. Add the remaining pasta water into the saucepan and bring just to a boil, then add the broccoli. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Divide the cooked pasta evenly between serving dishes and top with chicken and broccoli mixture.
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Spanish Meatloaf
Serves 6

1-1/2 lb Ground Beef, lean
1 (5.5 oz envelope) Wyler's ''Hearty Beef Stew'' Soup Starter
1 (8 oz bag) Mexican Style Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 (4 oz can) Diced Green Chili Peppers
1 (14-1/2 oz can) Diced Tomatoes, drained
1 Cup BBQ Sauce (recommended: Kraft Carb Well)

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

In a large bowl add the soup starter, diced green chili peppers, and the diced tomatoes; mix until the liquid is absorbed. Add the ground beef and BBQ sauce and mix thoroughly until well combined.

Place 1/2 of the mixture in a loaf pan, making a well in the meat, top evenly with the cheese and place the remainder of the meat mixture on top to seal.

Bake for 45 minutes; drain any residual fat if necessary.

Place the meatloaf on a warmed serving platter and serve immediately. Serve with mixed vegetables or a salad.
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Crab Quiche
Serves 6

1 (8 oz pkg.) Louis Kemp Crab Delights, flaked
3/4 Cup Mexican Style Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/2 (8 oz pkg.) Cream Cheese, cut into 1/4'' cubes
1/4 Cup Green Onions, sliced
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Basil
1/2 Cup Heart Healthy Bisquick
1 Cup 1% Milk ''Skim''
1/2 Cup Eggbeaters
3 SecondsNonstick Cooking Spray

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

Mix the crab delights, shredded cheese, cream cheese, onions, salt, and basil in a medium bowl.

Coat a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray and spread the crab mixture into the bottom.

Beat the remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour over the crab mixture and bake for about 40-45 minutes.

Serve immediately.
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Strawberry Shake
Serves 2

1 Cup Frozen Strawberries, thawed
2 Tbsp Honey
1 Cup Cold 2%Milk
1 Cup Plain Yogurt
2 Tbsp Sugar Substitute (recommended: Splenda)
2 Whole Strawberries, garnish

Instructions:
Puree the strawberries and honey in a blender or food processor. Add milk, sweetener and yogurt; blend until smooth.

Pour into glasses; garnish each with a whole strawberry

Answer 10

hmm, how about a nice rack of lamb. yum.

recipe are are on line or in any good cookbok.