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Lydia Bianchi
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(615) 456-4432
Office
(615) 661-7800
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Prudential Woodmont Realty
5107 Maryland Way
Brentwood, TN 37027


 
 
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Quick Recipes for Busy Moms

For years I've been called "MamaLyd."
I'm not sure where that came from, but I enjoy it.
Probably because I enjoy so much being a mom to my three kids.
And, as a mom, I have always appreciated new recipes that are easy and good.
I just can't seem to find the time to pour through recipe books,
so I steal from friends!  Because there are so many of us out there
who do this, I thought I'd take a little space and occasionally
share my favorites with you.
If you have one your family loves,
send it to me and I'll try it with my crew.

Enjoy!!



LAST MINUTE IDEAS

Here are some of the things we do at home to throw supper together.

Not always the most well-rounded meal,

but add some fruit or applesauce and it works!

Chunky Soup and Rice:  Boil the instant rice while heating up your favorite Chunky Soup (Beef with Vegetables works nice!)  When they're ready, combine and serve.  (It's easy to keep these products in the pantry for that evening when you have nothing planned.)

Cheesey Garlic Drop Biscuits:  Do you have Bisquick around the house?  Combine 2 cups of Bisquick, 2/3 cup milk, shredded sharp cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, garlic powder to taste.  Mix them together to form a soft dough.  Drop into well greased cupcake pan and bake for about 18-20 minutes.

Potato Bar:  Put baking potatos in to cook about 1 1/2 hours before you want to eat.  When they're close to being ready, set out all the things that can go on top - butter, sour cream, shredded cheese, squeeze cheese, Ranch dressing, bacon bits, cooked broccoli or other favorite veggies, hamburger, sausage, turkey, hot dogs, etc.  I find this a good way to use up the little extras that are sitting around the frige.

Breakfast for Dinner:  They love it!!  And there's always eggs scrambled with sliced hot dog!  Even more fun - add some cheese and roll it in a flour tortilla!

Eat Your Fruit!!:  Do you have trouble getting them to eat fruit?  Cut it up in small pieces.  Combine a small container of Cool Whip with a lemon yogurt.  Stir the fruit into the Cool Whip and it becomes more kid friendly!  You can use orange or strawberry flavored yogurt depending on what you like or the type of fruit you're mixing.


NO PEEK CHICKEN !

Ingredients

  • 1 box Uncle Ben's Wild Rice with Herbs
  • 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup
  • 1 can Cream of Celery soup
  • 1 soup can of cold water
  • 1 teaspoon Parsley
  • 6-8 pieces of chicken, skinned
  • 1 package Lipton Onion Soup mix

  • Directions

    Lightly grease casserole dish.  Mix first five ingredients together and spread in casserole.  Place chicken on top of mixture and push lightly to partially immerse in rice.  Sprinkle chicken pieces with onion soup mix.  Seal tightly with foil.  Bake at 350º for 2 1/2 hours.  DON'T PEEK!!

    Many thanks to my dear (busy) mom friend, Regina, for this great recipe.

     


    EASY SUMMER PUNCH

    Blend and pour this great summer-time favorite!

    Ingredients

    • Two 6-ounce cans Frozen Pink Lemonade
    • 1 quart Raspberry Sherbet
    • 64 ounces of Gingerale


    PINEAPPLE SOUFFLE

    This wonderful dish does triple duty:  Serve it hot from the oven with your favorite ham.  ~~   Add a yummy spoonful of whipped cream to the hot dish and it's a cold weather dessert.  ~~  Refrigerate and serve chilled for a sweet side at lunch!!

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cups Sugar
    • 1/4 pound Butter
    • 2 Eggs
    • 1/2 cup Milk
    • 7-10 slices Bread (remove crust and cube)
    • One 16-ounce can Pineapple Chunks/Pieces and juice

    Directions

    Cream sugar and butter.  Beat in eggs.  Add milk and mix well.  Add cubed bread to mixture and gently fold in.

    Allow bread to sit for about 15 minutes to absorb mixture.  Add pineapple and juice.  Gently toss until thoroughly mixed.

    Pour into greased  casserole.  Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until top is just browning.


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    Lydia Bianchi
    Phone
    (615) 456-4432
    Office
    (615) 661-7800
    Prudential Woodmont Realty
    5107 Maryland Way
    Brentwood, TN 37027
     

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