1. Mac and Cheese
his is an easy one to make and doesn’t cost much. You will need 1 box of Elbows or Twisted Macaronis. You can usually get the 1 pound box for $1USD. Then you will need a block of cheese, the Velveeta kind. I would recommend the store brand as it tastes just as good. This usually runs between $1 and $2USD for the pound. Then you will need about 1/4 cup of milk. Boil the noodles until they are just soft, then take them off the heat and drain. Do not rinse with cold water. If you feel you need to rinse them, do it with the hottest water possible. Return the noodles to the pot and add the cheese pre-cut in to 1 inch cubes. Mix together until the cheese is almost melted (the mix will be stiff and kind of hard to stir).Return to a low heat and slowly add the milk slowly creating a thick creamy sauce. This will make enough to feed 5-6 people generously. If you are making just for 1 person, store the excess in sandwich baggies (press out as much air as possible) or in a food sealer in the freezer. When you want to make some just pull out a bag in the morning to defrost. When you are ready for it, make sure it is completely defrosted, pour into a bowl, sprinkle a light amount of water on top and microwave for about 1 min (give or take depending on your microwave). You can compliment this with a can of tuna but do not freeze if tuna is mixed in.
2. Tortilla Pizza
For this you will need a pack of tortillas, a small jar of pizza sauce, a package of shredded cheese and what ever toppings you choose (cheaper with plain cheese). Preheat the oven to 300 degrees (F). On a cookie sheet place 1 to 3 tortillas (depending on the size of the pan). With a spoon spread sauce to about 1/4 inch from the edge of the tortilla. Sprinkle cheese on top trying to stay on the sauce. Place your toppings of choice over cheese. Place in oven for about 5 minutes.
3. Ramen Noodle Stir Fry
You will need 1 to 2 packages of Ramen noodles, 1/2 to 1 bag generic mixed vegetables, and meat to match the noodles (chicken for chicken flavor, etc). Cut the meat to small pieces. Heat a small amount of oil in a large pan, or wok if you have one. Brown the meat. Boil the noodles for about 2 minutes. Remove meat from heat and let sit on a paper towel to remove excess grease. Add vegetables, ramen flavor packet, and any other seasonings you want to the pan. Add a splash of liquid (water, orange juice, etc). Stir constantly. Add noodles and meat to the vegetable mix.
4. “Hamburger Helper” Casserole
Don’t bother buying a box of Hamburger Helper; Instead you will need 1 pound ground beef (or whatever meat you choose to use), 1 tablespoon butter, 1 chopped onion, 1 clove of garlic (crushed), 1 can of cream soup (mushroom, chicken, etc), 1/2 cup water, a bag of egg noodles or rice, and salt and pepper. Heat the oil and sauté the onion and garlic. Add the meat and brown. Drain any extra grease. Add soup, water, salt and pepper, and heat thoroughly. Remove from heat. Serve over the cooked rice or noodles.
5. Taco Salad
You will need 1 pound of ground beef, 1 packet of taco seasoning, 1/2 head of lettuce, 1 large tomato, 1 cup chopped scallions, 1 – 2 cups shredded cheese, sour cream, and 1 bag of store brand tortilla chips. Brown the beef and drain the extra grease. Add the packet of taco seasoning and coat the beef thoroughly. Cool slightly and place beef in a large bowl. Break the lettuce into small pieces or shred if you prefer, adding to the beef. Dice the tomato and add to the bowl. Add the scallions and shredded cheese. Mix together. Serve on top of the chips and top with a dollop of sour cream.
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