RECIPE FOR LESS THAN $15 : : BAKED ZITI !! SERVES SEVEN!!

Recipes for Less Than $15 :: FRENCH FRY RECIPE!!! Serves 4 !

Oven Baked French Fries Recipe

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4 Large potatoes
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. paprika
Pepper to taste

Directions:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Prepare the potatoes by washing and peeling them and cut the potatoes lengthwise.  Move the baking rack in the oven to the highest position.  Pam the baking rack up (not too much).  Mix the essentials...olive oil or vegetable oil, salt, paprika and pepper. Put cut up potatoes into the bowl with the aforementioned ingredients and coat the potatoes.

Spread oil coated potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes on top rack of oven. Turn potatoes. Cook an additional 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Recipes for Less Than $15 :: TACO PIZZA RECIPE !!!

Enjoy!!


TACO Pizza Recipe
Ingredients -
½ lb Vegetarian Sausage (or other kinds of sausage depending on your preference.)
1 ¼ cups cornmeal
2 cups chopped lettuce
½ cup sliced olives
¾ cup water
⅔ cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 teaspoons baking powder
14 ½ oz can diced tomatoes in juice
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
1 ¼ cups all purpose flour
1 ½ cups shredded cheddar
½ cup sliced green onions
1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
6 oz tomato paste
⅓ cup melted butter
 
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Mix together the salt, baking powder, cornmeal and flour.
Add the milk and blend well.
Press this mixture over the sides and base of a 14 x 12 inch baking pan.
Bake for 10 minutes then let it cool.
Brown the sausage and beef in a skillet and drain off the fat.
Stir in the water, taco seasoning, canned tomatoes and tomato paste and bring the mixture to a boil.
Let it simmer for 5 minutes without a cover. Spread this mixture over the pizza crust.
Mix the cheddar with the Monterey Jack cheese and sprinkle 2 cups of this cheese mixture over the pizza.
Bake it for 15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Top the pizza with the fresh tomato, olives, onions, lettuce and the last bit of cheese.
(Serves 6)

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Healthy Recipes for Less Than $15 :: Flank Steak with Parsley Garlic Sauce !!

Flank Steak with Parsley-Garlic Sauce
Cost: $15.00
Time: 15 minutes
(Serves 3)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds flank steak
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil
1 to 2 cloves garlic
1 bunch flat-leaf parsley, stemmed (about 4 cups)
3 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
3 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes

Directions:
Heavily coat both sides of the flank steak with salt and pepper. Heat up one tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook steak for about 5 minutes for medium-rare, few minutes longer for medium. Transfer to a cutting board, let it rest for a few moments and then slice against the grain.
In the meantime, chop garlic until fine. Also chop parsley until fine, add oregano, vinegar, pepper flakes, ¼ cups of oil, 2 tablespoons of water and ½ teaspoon of salt. Serve the mixture over the steak.

RECIPE : BROKEN NOODLES IN TOMATO SAUCE and RICOTTA MMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!

Broken Noodles in Tomato Sauce and Ricotta

Cost: $10.00

Time: 10 minutes

(Serves 2)

Ingredients:

4 cups homemade or store-bought marinara sauce

1 package (9 ounces) pappardelle (wide pasta), broken into large pieces or you choose any pasta you like.

Coarse salt and ground pepper

1/2 cup part-skim ricotta

1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

Directions:

In a large saucepan, bring sauce and 2 cups water to a boil; reduce to a simmer. Add noodles, and simmer, stirring frequently, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt. Serve with a dollop of ricotta, basil, and pepper.

BRAIN FOOD : Good Stuff To Eat For Your Testa

Brain Food
Shelly Ray

Pigs are intelligent animals, but that doesn’t make scrapple brain food. So when you need to rev-up your brain and kick butt in an exam or job interview, try some of these smart breakfast options to pig-out on:

- Peanut butter on wheat toast. Brains love protein and this is the happiest combination of proteins since beans and rice. Together, nuts and wheat complete an essential amino acid strand that makes the proteins easy for your body to absorb and use. Peanut butter also contains health-protective mono- and poly-unsaturated oils. Pair this with a glass of milk or a latte (lean, dairy protein) and prepare to conquer everything.
On the go: whole wheat bagel with peanut butter instead of cream cheese or butter.

- Egg whites, or Omega3 fortified eggs (eat the yolks in these ‘smart’ eggs). Egg whites are one of the most complete protein sources around – with zero fat to boot, and recent studies have found that the B-vitamin, Choline, found in yolks benefits mental function. Even better are fortified eggs, which provide essential Omega-3 amino acids for when you don’t have time to, say, grill a salmon fillet for breakfast.
On the go: egg and cheese sandwich (on wheat if that’s an option).

- Fruit. At home, a packet of a superfruit[SF1] (see sidebar) soy protein smoothie such as Fruitein Exotic Red Fruit Shake (Naturesplus.com) is easy to mix – no blender needed – surprisingly delicious, and supercharged with a bazillion antioxidants (according to our estimates). You can get an even greater protein kick by adding skim milk instead of water. If you do use a blender, add some fresh fruit; berries and citruses provide glucose – which is drained in mental activity – and extra hydration which combats cognitive impairment.
On the go: order a smoothie with fruit and yogurt or nonfat milk, instead of just juice. If add-ins are an option, go for a B-vitamin and/or protein supplements.

PLUS !! Brain boosting tips.

To maintain energy levels and mental alertness all day:

1. Hydrate with plenty of water.

2. Load up on Omega-3 fats (fatty fish, Omega-3 fortified eggs, ground flaxseeds, and walnuts).

3. Eat foods rich in folic acid (spinach, oranges, broccoli, and fortified breakfast cereals)

4. Get plenty of exercise.[1]



II. What are Superfruits?

Fruits such as Açaí, Blueberry, Cranberry, Grape, Guarana, Mango, Mangosteen, Pomegranate are considered ‘superfruits’ because of their high nutrient density and superior antioxidant qualities. To be fair, the term ‘Superfruits’ is a marketing term, rather than a scientific category, but that shouldn’t be held against these nutritious wonders. Medical research evidences high nutrient and antioxidant contents which the potential health properties of superfruits. [SF2]
For more information, see “Wellness Foods Trends 2007,” FoodProcessing.com, November 2007.