Innie or Outie

A super simple way anyone can enjoy broccoli, Crockpot Chunky Cheesy Stew:

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Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

1 Knife 1 Cutting board 1 Crockpot 1 Ladle

1 Pound ham

8 New potatoes

1 Head broccoli

½ Large white onion

½ Cup water

1 Tablespoon minced garlic paste

1 Tablespoon white pepper

2 Teaspoons chicken broth granules

1 Teaspoon dried coriander

10 Slices cheddar cheese

1 ½ Cups milk

2 Tablespoons butter

2 Teaspoons corn starch

Fresh parsley sprigs

Whole wheat dinner rolls

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A simple and flavorful way to cook chicken, Crockpot Coq Au Vin:

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This slow cooker version of a chicken classic was served on a bed of pesto pasta surrounded by buttery Parmesan mixed beans.

Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

2 Stove top burners 1 Knife 1 Cutting board 1 Small bowl 1 Can opener

1 Crockpot 1 Pancake ring 2 Medium pots 1 Metal strainer 1 Whisk 1 Ladle

1 Large boneless chicken thigh

1 Medium can sliced button mushrooms

1 Slice bacon

2 Dried laurel leaves

¼ Large white onion

1 ½ Cups frozen bean mix

1/3 Cup red wine

¼ Cup fresh parsley

¼ Cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Tablespoons butter

1 Tablespoon tomato paste

1 Tablespoon dried thyme flakes

1 Tablespoon white pepper

2 Teaspoons minced garlic paste

2 Teaspoons chicken broth granules

2 Teaspoons corn starch

½ Teaspoon minced ginger paste

Fresh basil sprigs

Short pasta of choice

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Here’s another flavorful home cooked meal that, despite the number of ingredients, is simple to prepare, Rosemary-Chicken Pine Nut-Pasta Dinner:

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Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

3 Stovetop Burners 1 Frying pan 1 Knife 1 Cutting board 1 Small bowl

1 Indoor grill 1 Ziplock bag 2 Pots 1 Colander 1 Potato peeler

1 Large boneless chicken thigh

1 Small carrot

1 Orange

¼ Large white onion

½ Cup fresh basil leaves

2 Tablespoons butter

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Tablespoons pine nuts

2 Tablespoons sesame oil

2 Tablespoons white pepper

2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan

1 Tablespoon minced ginger paste

1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary

1 Teaspoon minced garlic paste

1 Teaspoon dark brown sugar

1 Teaspoon ground nutmeg

Short pasta of choice

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This is a simple dish I created that makes use of that leftover packet of spices, Ramen-Chicken 10 Grain Rice:

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A simple dish that requires very little prep or cook time consisting of chicken, onion, olive oil, minced garlic paste, white pepper, canned sliced mushrooms, frozen bean mix, ramen spice, 10 grain rice, parsley, and nori.

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Ever have one of the days when you have no more than ten minutes to prepare and eat anything on hand? This is my version of a quickie meal that has green tea, miso, seaweed, and pickled plum and veggie, HomeStyle Insta-Noodles:

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What do you like to put in your noodles?

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Here’s another simple seafood meal, Confetti-Shrimp & Ginger-Bean Dinner:

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Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

2 Frying pans 2 Stovetop burners 6 Toothpicks

1 Knife 1 Cutting board

20 Frozen shrimp

30 Frozen green beans

3 Slices bacon

1 Small red pepper

1 Large Shitake mushroom

½ Medium white onion

½ Cup white wine

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 Tablespoon minced garlic paste

1 Tablespoon sesame oil

1 Tablespoon butter

1 Tablespoon white pepper

1 Teaspoon dried oregano flakes

1 Teaspoon minced ginger paste

Whole wheat dinner rolls

Fresh chives

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A simple and quick way to enjoy one of my favorite cool weather dishes, Soft-Crust Chicken Pot Pie:

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The dish included chopped chicken thigh, olive oil, diced carrot and white onion, fresh rosemary leaves, white pepper, minced garlic paste, minced ginger paste, milk, frozen bean mix, chopped fresh basil, 5-Cheese Pasta, egg, and tortillas.

Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

1 Medium pot 1 Frying pan 2 Stovetop burners 1 Microwave oven

1 Small whisk 1 Knife 1 Cutting board

1 Large boneless chicken thigh

1 ¼ Cups frozen bean mix

4 Tortillas

1 Medium egg

½ Large carrot

½ Medium white onion

2 Cups 5-Cheese Pasta

½ Cup milk

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 Tablespoon minced garlic paste

1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary

1 Teaspoon dried parsley flakes

1 Teaspoon white pepper

1 Teaspoon water

½ Teaspoon minced ginger paste

4 Medium fresh basil sprigs

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Here’s another simple home cooked meal that comes together in less than 30 minutes, Ginger-Pork & 5 Cheese-Pasta Dinner:

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The specific ingredients are open to interpretation to meet you own tastes. For the meal I used, pork roast, olive oil, minced ginger, powdered marjoram, dried tarragon flakes, and white pepper, simmered in a red wine sauce. For the pasta, I used 3 types of baby cheese, Kraft American cheese, and parmesan cheese with butter, milk, powdered nutmeg, and dried parsley flakes. Completing the meal was frozen grilled Mediterranean vegetables sautéed in sesame oil and garlic with almond slivers.

Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

1 Medium pot 2 Frying pans 3 Stovetop Burners

1 Strainer 1 Knife 1 Cutting board

1 Small pork roast

3 Slices American cheese

1 ½ Cups frozen grilled Mediterranean vegetable mix

½ Cup red wine

¼ Cup grated parmesan cheese

2 Tablespoons butter

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 Tablespoon sesame oil

1 Tablespoon dried tarragon flakes

1 Teaspoon each of 3 different types of baby cheese

½ Cup milk

2 Teaspoons white pepper

1 Tablespoon dried parsley flakes

1 Teaspoon minced garlic paste

1 Teaspoon minced ginger paste

1 Teaspoon almond slivers

1 Teaspoon powdered nutmeg

1 Teaspoon flour

1 Teaspoon powdered marjoram

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This has to be one of the simplest hardy meals anyone could ever prepare, Pork & Beans Soup Dinner:

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Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

1 Medium pot 1 Stovetop Burner 1 Microwave Oven
1 Knife 1 Cutting board

1 Frozen sweet corn cob (defrosted)

2 Cups Pork & Pasta

1 ½ Cups frozen beans mix

½ Cup frozen green beans

3 Cups water

2 Teaspoons chicken broth granules

1 Teaspoon tomato paste

4 Flour tortillas

2 Teaspoons baby cheese

8 Medium fresh basil leaves

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Here’s another quick and easy home cooked meal that increases in flavor as it simmers, Pork & Pasta Dinner:

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A simple meal of pork sausage, white onion. minced garlic paste, minced ginger paste, dried cilantro flakes, powdered cayenne pepper, carrot, red bell pepper, mushrooms, canned diced tomatoes with sauce, brown sugar, cumin, black olive slices, olive oil, whole wheat dinner rolls, bow-tie egg-pasta, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil sprigs.

Equipment and All Ingredients Needed

1 Medium pot 2 Frying pans 3 Stovetop Burners
1 Strainer 1 Can Opener 1 Knife 1 Cutting board

4 Medium spicy pork sausages

1 Large Red bell pepper

1 Can diced tomatoes with liquid

1 Small can mushroom slices

½ Medium white onion

½ Large carrot

10 Pitted black olives

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 Tablespoons minced garlic paste

1 Tablespoon dried cilantro flakes

1 Teaspoon powdered cumin

1 Teaspoon minced ginger paste

1 Teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 Teaspoon brown sugar

2 Whole wheat dinner rolls

Pasta of choice

Parmesan cheese

Fresh basil sprigs

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