Cook at home Restaurant-style recipes for on Father day dinner/lunch (low budget)

Happy Father Day to all my readers…..

This is my second blog on Father’s day. In first blog you see how to give father a gift without spending any bucks. In this blog you will find some ideas to Cook dinner on a dime. These meals will not only save money also you will taste healthy food.

If you cook for your father, i am sure he will love this food...

Cook healthy Restaurant-style meal for your father

Below you will find 3 meals that are cheaper than your typical takeout fare. What’s even better? They taste great.

 

Cook at home Restaurant-style recipe for your father

 

•Restaurant-style black bean soup: This 5-ingredient one-pot wonder is ready in 15 minutes.

•Thai noodles with shrimp and veggies: Thai food has never been so affordable. Not to mention delicious and healthy.

•Turkey Waldorf pizza: Sure you can splurge on a gourmet pizza from that fancy pizza joint. Or, you can spend 10 minutes prepping this mouthwatering main.

 

Top 1-Restaurant-Style -Turkey Waldorf Pizza Recipe

What you need?

 

1 can refrigerated Pizza Crust

1 cup (250 mL) chopped cooked turkey or chicken

1 cup (250 mL) chopped apple

1/2 cup (125 mL) sliced almonds, toasted

1/2 cup (125 mL) mayonnaise

1 tsp (5 mL) dried tarragon leaves

1/8 tsp (.5 mL) salt

1/8 tsp (.5 mL) pepper

2 cups (500 mL) shredded Swiss Cheese

2 tsp (10 mL) chopped green onions

 

How to cook?

 

•Heat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly spray 12-inch (30 cm) pizza pan with non-stick cooking spray. Unroll dough; place in sprayed pan. Starting at centre, press out dough with hands to edge of pan. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes or until crust begins to brown.

•Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine turkey, apple, almonds, mayonnaise, tarragon, salt and pepper; mix well.

•Remove partially baked crust from oven. Spread turkey mixture evenly over crust. Sprinkle with cheese.

•Return to oven; bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is deep golden brown. Sprinkle with green onions. Cut into 12 wedges.

 

Top 2 -. Restaurant-Style -Thai Noodles with Shrimp and Vegetables Recipe

 

What you need?

1/2 lb (250 g) chow mein noodles or chunk soba noodles

2 tsp (10 mL) sesame oil

1/4 cup (50 mL) each less sodium soy sauce and reduced sodium chicken broth

1 tbsp (15 mL) light peanut butter

2 tsp (10 mL) each sugar and minced ginger

1 tsp (5 mL) canola oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 - 1/2 tsp (1-2 mL) red chili pepper flakes

1 pkg (500 g) Frozen Japanese Mix

1 lb (500 g) medium sized shrimp, peeled and deveined

1/4 cup (50 mL) cilantro

How to cook?

 

•Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat. Add noodles and cook according to package directions. Drain well and toss with sesame oil.

•Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chicken broth, peanut butter, sugar and ginger.

•Heat oil in large non-stick skillet. Stir in garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook 30 seconds. Stir in vegetables and cook and stir on medium- high heat 3 to 4 minutes. Add shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink. Stir in soy mixture and cook stirring constantly for 1 minute.

•Toss with noodles. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Top 3-Restaurant-Style Black Bean Soup Recipe (on budget)

 

What you need?

1 can (14 oz/398 mL) Black Beans

1 jar (440 mL) Thick N’ Chunky Salsa

2 cups (500 mL) chicken stock

Sour cream and chopped green onions

How to cook?

 

•In a large saucepan, combine refried black beans, salsa and chicken stock. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

•Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.

•Garnish each serving with a dollop of sour cream and green onion