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Showing posts with label potatoes. Show all posts

Sunday, January 26, 2014

CORNED BEEF HASH HOMEMADE

I don't know about you, but there is nothing that I hate any more then a can of Corned Beef Hash. YUCK!
This is how I make my Corned Beef Hash

First, I start by peeling a bunch of potatoes and boiling them in a medium kettle.  Then, I drain them and let them cool. Second, I heat up my cast iron frying pan with about 2 Tbs. of olive oil in it, on a medium heat.  Third, I dice up an onion and add that to the pan.  Next, I open a can of Libby's Corned Beef and add that to the pan and chop it up with my spatula.  Then, I slice my boiled potatoes and and them.  Now, I just let it cook until brown, while flipping it over every now and again with the spatula.  Add a little kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
I like to serve this with homemade oatmeal bread with a little olive oil on it and boiled eggs. 

Friday, April 6, 2012

A Cheap Easter Dinner!

Maybe you are really wanting a nice Easter Dinner, but the cost of a great big ham and things is way out of budget.  Don't fear!  You can whip up something cheap and still have a great meal.

If you are cooking for just a small bunch of people, then why make a big ham?  I have seen ham steaks on sale at different places this week for about 2.50 each.  A couple of these will go a long ways.  You can either layer them on top of each other and bake as usual, or brown in a frying pan.  If you bake it, you can still make gravy with your drippings.  Just bring them to a boil and add about 2 Tbs. of corn starch mixed with some water.  Boil  and stir with a wire whisk until thickened. 
 Pick up a bag of potatoes and mash them.  I have seen potatoes  for 1.30 a bag this week.  Now, pick one frozen veggie that everyone likes cost 2.50.
 For bread, buy the store brand Pillsbury style biscuits.  These are around 75 cents
  Make a jello salad.  Use 2 packages of store brand jello and one can of store brand fruit cocktail.  Mix the jello according to directions and put in the fridge.  When it starts to set up, put in the can of drained fruit cocktail.  Stir together and let set till firm.
 For dessert make a cake or a pie.  If you have never made pie crust, then buy the ready made crust and add either pudding to it, or some frozen fruit following a recipe. It isn't hard.  You should be able to make this dinner for around 20.00.
Enjoy your holiday and remember you don't have to be rich to have a nice day.