1990's EASY DINNER IDEAS - Pantry Cooking Ideas from Betty Crocker!

Betty Crocker is back with some Easy Dinner Ideas! I'm trying three recipes from Easy Weeknight Dinners, a booklet published in 1992. This little book is packed with tips, tricks, and pantry cooking ideas to help you get dinner on the table.

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MEXICAN BEAN BAKE (pg 41)
1c Bisquick baking mix
1/4c salsa
1 can (16oz) refried beans
1 can (4oz) chopped green chilies, undrained
3/4c salsa
3oz shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings:
1c shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4c sour cream or plain yogurt

Heat oven to 375. Grease square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Mix baking mix, 1/4c salsa, the beans, and chilies. Spread in dish. Top with 3/4c salsa and the cheese. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until set. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Top with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream.

GREEN SALAD WITH WALNUTS (pg 81)
Creamy mustard dressing (below)
6c bite size pieces of leaf or Bibb lettuce
1c coarsly chopped walnuts
freshly ground pepper

Prepare Creamy Mustard Dressing (below). Toss lettuce and walnuts. Serve with walnuts and pepper

Cream Mustard Dressing
1/4c mayonnaise or salad dressing
3Tbsp half and half
1/2 to 1tsp dry mustard
1/4tsp garlic powder
1/4tsp salt

Mix all ingredients.

HERBED TUNA SPAGHETTI (pg 24)
7oz uncooked spaghetti
1/4c half and half
1/4c margarine or butter
1Tbsp chopped fresh or 1tsp dried basil leaves
3/4tsp chopped fresh or 1/4tsp dried oregano leaves
1/4tsp garlic powder or 1/2tsp instant minced garlic
9 1/4oz can tuna, drained
1/2c sliced pimiento stuffed olives
1/4c grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat half and half, margarine or butter, basil, oregano , and garlic powder to boiling in 2 quart sauce pan. Stir i tuna, olives, and cheese. Boil and stir 1 minute. Drain spaghetti. Spoon tuna mixture onto hot spaghetti. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired.

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro
0:41 Mexican Bean Bake
6:04 Green Salad with Walnuts
10:22 Herbed Tuna Spaghetti
14:05 Cookbook Chat - Betty Crocker's Easy Weeknight Meals (1992)

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