Quick meals ... with 4-5 ingredients!

01.01.06 (7:01 pm)   [edit]

Since some of you who read my blog reguarly have to cook for yourself, here are some quick meal ideas that require only a few ingredients. Try out one and tell me how it went!


I love cooking (and now that I have someone who loves my cooking so much, it is fun to experiment and try new recipes). It is tough to just cook for one person. If you try these out, I suggest freezing or storing half the recipe for later if you are cooking just for yourself.


PESTO STUFFED STEAK   -- INGREDIENTS:



  • 2 (1 lb.) beef rib eye steaks, about 1-1/4" thick
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto
  • 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil

PREPARATION: Heat grill. Cut into side of each steak, forming a deep pocket. Be careful not to cut through to opposite side. Mix pesto and cheese and spread into pockets. Press closed and drizzle oil over beef.


Place steaks carefully on grill and cook 4-5" from medium coals for 12-15 minutes for medium doneness, turning once. Remove from grill, cover, and let stand for 5-10 minutes. Cut beef into thick strips to serve. 4 servings


SHRIMP TOMATO RICE SALAD -- INGREDIENTS:




  • 3 cups cold cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup zesty Italian salad dressing
  • 1/8 tsp. white pepper
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 lb. cooked, peeled, deveined shrimp

PREPARATION: Toss together all ingredients in medium bowl to combine. Cover and chill for 30 minutes to blend flavors. 4 servings


PINA COLADA FRUIT DIP

INGREDIENTS:



  • 8 oz. can crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 3 oz. pkg. instant coconut pudding and pie filling mix
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

PREPARATION: In food processor or blender, combine all ingredients. Blend or process for 30 seconds. Cover and refrigerate several hours to blend flavors. Serve with fresh fruit for dipping. Serves 20.



HAZELNUT BROWNIES


These super simple brownies are so delicious. If you can't find, or don't like hazelnuts, just use any toasted and chopped nut.

INGREDIENTS:



  • 21 oz. pkg. fudge brownie mix
  • 1 cup chopped hazelnuts, toasted
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

PREPARATION: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom only of 13x9" pan. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and beat 50-60 strokes with spoon. Spread batter in prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees for 22-25 minutes or just until set. Do not overbake. 36 bars

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