Almost Instant Dinner Recipe 495 Food

ALMOST INSTANT DINNER RECIPE - (4.9/5)

Steps:

• Heat Dutch oven (pot that can be used on stovetop and in oven) to high stovetop to get hot, then down to med. Sauteed olive oil, garlic and mushrooms till tender. Add Alfredo sauce, cream of mushroom soup, egg noodles, a bit of water to distribute it all and rinsed the jar of the goodness, and frozen meatballs. Place in oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Stir it and serv. Toss in some frozen veggies in the last few minutes, like broccoli, and let steam up. Serve with garlic bread!

DELICIOUS ALMOST-INSTANT CHAI

Steps:

• Place milk and spices into a very clean jar, shake to mix and chill.
• Let set for 24 hours for optimum flavor, though I have used it immediately because I was impatient.
• The longer it sits, the stronger the flavors get, and it will last for a few weeks in the fridge.
• Use 2-3 Tablespoons per cup with your favorite tea and sweeten with your favorite sweetener. I'm partial to green tea and honey myself.

ALMOST INSTANT BAKED APPLE

Steps:

• Wash, dry, and core the apple. Peel a strip of skin from around the cored center. Put apple in a microwave-proof bowl.
• Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and raisins, and fill the apple with the mixture. You could add chopped, nuts, too, if you wanted. Dot with the butter. Pour the water around the apple.
• Bake in the microwave on HI power for about two minutes and 30 seconds, and let it rest for a minute or two before eating. When it is done, a fork will prick into the apple easily. Pour cold cream over the top, if desired, and eat it up!

ALMOST INSTANT AND ALWAYS FABULOUS GRILLED CHEESE!

Steps:

• Heat indoor grill. Meanwhile, butter the two slices of bread as if you were buttering toast.
• Put bread slices buttered side out, and, between them, sandwich the cheese.
• When the grill is hot, plop the sandwich on the grill.
• Your sandwich is done when it is golden and puffy, just like a diner grilled cheese! Perfect!

ALMOST INSTANT EMPANADAS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spread 1 teaspoon of the oil on a baking sheet.
• Divide the dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each into an 8-inch round on a lightly floured surface. On half of each round, spread some of the beans, then top with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the salsa and 2 tablespoons of the cheese.
• Fold over the other half of each round, covering the filling, and press the curved edge with your thumb to seal.
• Lightly brush the tops of the empanadas with the remaining oil, then transfer to the baking sheet.
• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, if desired.

ALMOST INSTANT CHICKEN AND RICE SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a soup pot over med-low heat.
• Stir in vegetables and bay leaf; salt lightly.
• Cover, then sweat the vegetables until they are good and soft, 10-12 minutes.
• Add in the stock and bring to an active simmer; cover and simmer 5 minutes.
• Stir in the rice and parsley; season with pepper.
• Cover, then remove from heat and let sit undisturbed for 7 minutes before serving.

(ALMOST) INSTANT JIFFY JAMBALAYA

Steps:

• Prepare instant rice according to package directions. Set aside.
• In a saucepan add in the pasta sauce, sausage, and hot sauce. Bring to a low simmer and then add in the shrimp. Continue simmering until shrimp have defrosted entirely and heated up.
• Serve on top of the instant rice. You may also mix the rice directly into the sauce, but I prefer my guests and I to be able to control the rice:sauce ratio. :).

ALMOST INSTANT ROCKY ROAD

Steps:

• Line a 8" square cake pan or baking dish with a piece of wax paper large enough to fold over the sides. Place the chocolate chips in a medium saucepan over very low heat. Cook the chocolate until it has almost completely melted, stirring constantly to make sure it doesn't burn(this can also be melted in the microwave). Remove from the heat and let the chocolate sit for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the marshmallows, almonds, peanuts, raisins, and apricots, stir until all the ingredients are coated with chocolate. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan, and chill until totally hard, about 3 hours.
• Move the chocolate to a large cutting surface, and use a large serrated knife to cut the chocolate into 1-inch blocks.
• Makes about 36 small squares.