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
