Quick and Easy Cooking

How many times have you come home exhausted only to be met at the door with, "I'm starving. What's for dinner?" How many times have you been rushed all day and just don't feel like cooking? Maybe you don't like to cook, or you don't think you can cook very well. This lens gives recipies for quick and easy meals. It features simple methods of getting meals to your table in a hurry. It will show you how you can make meals that taste home made from heat and eat food, as well as cooking great tasting food with a few basic ingredients. It will also feature appetizers, one dish meals and simple desserts for family dinners and entertaining. If you have a quick and easy recipe you would like to share, please E-mail me and I will publish it on the lens and acknowledge your cullinary talents.

Quick and Easy Donut recipes

For more fast recipes, go here

Want to have fun with the kids and make something yummy for dessert? Try this easy way to make donuts. Get a container of plain or buttermilk bisquits from the grocery store. (The kind that isn't frozen, but pops open when you take the cover off of the tube.) Open the bisquits and place one at a time on a flat surface or plate. To cut the hole I use a soda bottle lid that has been washed. Just push the lid down on the bisquit and twist it until it cuts a hole in it. You can cook the holes too. In a frying pan or pot, heat enough cooking oil over medium heat to cover the donuts. Using a slotted metal spoon place one of the donut holes in the heated oil. If it cooks too fast, lower the heat. If it cooks too slow make the heat a bit higher. Once the heat is right, cook the donuts one or two at a time. When they are golden colored take them out and place them on a plate covered with one or two paper towels to absorb the grease. When they are slightly cooled, cover with what ever you like on your donuts. Powdered sugar, granulated sugar, honey, a little chocolate syrup, or candy sprinkles work great. Try them while they are still warm with a glass of ice cold milk. Trust me, if you like donuts, you'll love making them at home.

More quick, easy, and delicious donut recipes for you to try.

Cooks.Com recipe search: Tested and Approved recipes and articles.

Smothered Perogies - a Ten Minute Supper

Quick, Easy, and Delicious

You'll need:
Frozen perogies
Ready to serve bacon
Shredded cheddar cheese
Sour cream

Start with enough frozen perogies to feed your family. (We usually use a large bag or 3 boxes to feed a family of four) Make the perogies according to the directions.

While the perogies are cooking, warm up the bacon, cut each slice into four pieces, and set it aside.

Let the perogies drain, then place 4 or 5 on a plate per serving, cover them with shredded cheese and bacon and place in a microwave until the cheese melts. Top with the sour cream and serve. This is guaranteed to become a favorite dish.

Southern U.S. Cuisine: Great recipes that are easy to make.

Mouth Watering, Easy French Onion Soup

Tastes like you've been cooking all day, yet takes just minutes to make

2 packets of instant onion soup mix
1 large can of sliced or pieces of mushrooms
2 minute steaks
1 pkg. of shredded mozzarella cheese
1 loaf of french bread

Add water to the onion soup mix as directed and begin to cook. Cut up the minute steaks into small pieces and add to the soup. Open the can of mushrooms and add that to the soup. Cut or tear up the bread into small pieces and place several in the bottom of each of your soup bowls. When the soup has finished cooking pour it into the bowls and then sprinkle with shredded cheese. This is unbelievably delicious and will bring you praise for your cooking skills.

Gramma Cookie's Kitchen: If it's cooking your doing, recipes she's got.

Sweet Sensations Fast Fudge

Melts in your mouth

Ingredients:
3 Cups of chocolate chips (dark or milk)
4 Tbs. Butter
1 can (14 oz.) of sweetened condensed milk

Coat a 9x9 pan with butter or cooking spray. Using a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and butter in a microwave for one minute at a time, stir and continue melting until all the chips are melted and the mixture has a smooth consistancy. (To be creative, mix in any other flavored chip with the chocolate ones, like raspberry or butterscotch.) Blend in sweetened condensed milk. Place mixture in pan, cover and set in refrigerator to cool. Once the fudge has set, it's done. Cut into squares and enjoy the tase of mouth watering goodness.

Very Best Baking.com: Fabulous Fudge Recipes

Fast Stroganoff

Make Great Tasting Fast Food at Home

2-4 packages of instant stroganoff mix
1 lb. of ground beef
1 can of mushroom pieces
1 pt. of sour cream

Brown ground beef and mushrooms and add to stroganoff mix. Cook mix according to directions on packet. When the mix is done, stir in sour cream and serve. This feeds a really hungry family of four.

The Recipe Link: Your guide to what's cooking.

Poor Man's Eggs Benadict

Something Good to Wake Up to

4-6 eggs
4-6 heat and eat biscuits
4-6 slices of american cheese
1 can of sausage gravy mix

heat the biscuits according to directions. While the biscuits are heating, make the eggs sunny side up. Warm the sausage gravy. When the biscuits are done, cut them in half. Place a slice of cheese on the bottom half of a biscuit and then an egg over the cheese. Pour the sausage gravy on, and voila, "poor man's eggs benadict". A quick breakfast that will bring smiles all round.

John Morrell Pork Recipes: Gourmet Breakfast Recipes.

You Make Them Quick Sweet Pickles

Summer Time and the Cookin is Easy

2-4 Medium size cucumbers
1-2 Cups of Sugar
1/8-1/4 Cup of white vinegar
2-4 Cups of Water

Add all the ingredients except the cucumbers into a small pot. Bring to a boil. Peel the cucumbers then slice them into thin slices. Put them into the boiling mixture then shut off the stove. Let set until it cools. Pour everything into a covered container and chill in the refrigerator. Serve when ready. This is great for parties and can be made days ahead of time.

Ann's Free Quick and Easy Recipe Kitchen: Free, quick, and easy pickle and relish recipes.

Summer Tuna Salad

You Can Make it in a Jiffy

2 Cans of Tuna
1 Lb. Box of Sea Shell Pasta
About 5 ozs. of Frozen Peas
1/2 to 1 Cup of Mayonnaise or Salad Dressing

First, cook patsa according to directions on box. Drain pasta and rinse with cold ice water until it cools off. Place the pasta in a large bowl. Rinse and drain the frozen peas off and add to the pasta. Next, open and drain the cans of tuna, then add it with the pasta and tuna. Add enough of the mayonnaise or salad dressing in the bowl to cover the mixture. Serve to your delighted family or friends and Relax.

Crab Salad on the Go

A Guaranteed Crowd Pleaser

3-4 Pkgs. of Real or Flaky Imitation Crabmeat
1/2 -1 Cup of Mayonnaise or Salad Dressing
2 Tsp. of Lemon Juice
1 Tsp. of Dill

Put the Crabmeat in a bowl and with a fork, seperate until it's pulled apart and flaky. Add the mayonnaise or salad dressing amd mix. Next, add 2 teaspoons of lemon juice and dill then mix again. Sprinkle a bit of dill on top for color, then chill and serve.

Easy To Please Pizza Singles

Every One Gets What They Want!

1-2 Pkgs. of Crescent Rolls (The unfrozen kind)
1 Jar of Pizza Sauce
1-2 Pkgs.of Pizza Cheese (Mozzerella works best)
Asst. Pizza Toppings (Your Families Favorites)

Preheat the oven according to crescent roll directions. Open and unroll the crescent rolls on a greased cookie sheet. Spoon the pizza sauce onto the crescent rolls, then sprinkle the cheese on them. Add any other topping you wish such as pepperoni, cooked sausage, vegies, pinapple and ham, or whatever suits your fancy. Cook pizza in oven until the cheese melts, usually about 10-15 mins. Let cool and serve. Yay, everybody is happy!

Links

Easy Skillet Recipes: Fast and easy skillet meals, and a few desserts.
Quick Cooking Recipe Index: Several delicious dinner ideas that can be prepared within an hour.
Family Meals: Quick and easy meals for moms with busy schedules.
Queen Can-ivore's Too Easy Recipes: Easy and quick recipes using packaged and/or five or less ingredients; updated weekly.
Michelle's Kitchen: Small collection of recipes for quick and easy soups, casseroles, appetizers, and snacks.
Quick and Easy Recipes: A collection of quick dishes.
Quick and Healthy Recipes at Minutemeal.com: Complete menus for home cooked meals you can prepare in 20 minutes. Recipes change weekly. Free weekly newsletter.
Time-Saving Entrees for the Working Woman: Time-saving recipes for breads, casseroles, desserts, meats, stir-fry, and vegetable dishes. Very little preparation is required. Cooking times vary from 15 minutes to 1 hour.
Cooking to Beat the Clock: Includes recipes that can be prepared in 15 minutes, from radio personality Sam Gugino.
Busy Cooks at About.com: For those who want to provide great meals without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.
Cooking By Numbers: Selecting ingredients desired will yield a selection of recipes with cooking instructions.
Recipes for Dinner in an Instant at Allrecipes.com: Includes recipes for quick and delicious meals, updated every Friday. The "advanced" search feature allows you to search for recipes based on what you have in your pantry.
Jon's Recipes: Quick recipes for world cuisine with color photos.
Karen's Country Kitchen: Simple recipes and hints for busy cooks.
The Practical Pantry: From speedy desserts to hearty main dishes.
Chez Eric: Quick recipes, tips, and tricks.
Working Moms' Internet Refuge: A collection of quick, easy, and healthy recipes for busy parents.
Cooking Low-fat: Quick and easy recipes for low fat cooking. Free weekly updates.
Quick Recipes at Campusaccess.com: Particularly good recipes for anyone on a tight budget, with even less time. Geared towards students.
Premiere Cuisine: Quick and easy recipes. Entrees, side dishes, dips, salads, and desserts. Low-fat suggestions and recipes available.
Quick -N- Easy from Razzle Dazzle Recipes: Entrees, side dishes, dips, salads, and desserts. Recipes to help get dinner on the table in 30 minutes or less.
Toaster Oven Cooking: Janey-T's Toaster Oven Recipes contains wonderful recipes, most taking less than thirty minutes to prepare.
Time Trimmers: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids meals, dip and dessert recipes.
Aaron's Easy Recipes: Selection of chicken, beef, and vegetable recipes.
The Virtual Chef - Recipes and Cooking Instructions: Small collection with photos. Includes preparation and cooking times.
Aali's Easy Cooking: Simple and easy to prepare everyday, diet, and holiday recipes in a searchable database.
Can't Boil Water: Recipes organized by difficulty, food type, and region.
Recipes To Go - Recipes with Five Ingredients or Less: All recipes are five ingredients or less, excluding water, salt and pepper.
Just Tell Me What to Cook: Quick and easy recipes that use healthy ingredients. Includes weekly meal planner.
Student Recipes: Quick and easy recipe ideas for the lazy student.
Absolute Recipes: Quick & Easy Recipes: Small collection of easy dishes.