Simple Weeknight Meals

by Michele Cheplic | More from this Blogger

26 Jan 2009 04:10 AM

It's Monday morning, do you know what you are making for dinner this week?

If you are short on time and money, then consider the following quick, easy and affordable recipes that can be on the table in less than an hour:

BAKED CHICKEN STRIPS

Ingredients:

1 box seasoned croutons, crushed

1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

1 tablespoon dried parsley

1 teaspoon garlic salt

4 egg whites, beaten

1/4 cup water

4 boneless chicken breasts, cut in strips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Mix croutons, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and garlic salt.

In a separate bowl whisk the egg whites and water together.

Dip the chicken into the egg wash and then into the crumbs.

Place on sprayed pan and bake for 14-16 minutes.

Serve with Ranch Dressing or your favorite dipping sauce.

HOT AND SPICY TEX-MEX BURGERS

Ingredients:

2 pounds ground beef

1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

4 slices Pepper jack cheese

2 tablespoons salsa

2 tablespoons sour cream

Hamburger buns

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, taco seasoning mix, bell pepper and onion using your hands.

Form into patties (you determine the size).

Grill or fry burgers placing cheese on top to melt just before burgers are done.

Serve burgers on toasted buns topped with salsa and sour cream.

ROAST BEEF PANINI

Ingredients:

2 pieces sourdough bread

Olive oil

3 tablespoons herbed cream cheese

Roast beef, thinly sliced

1/4 cup baby spinach or spring mix lettuce

Thin slices of red onion

Directions:

Brush one side of each piece of bread with olive oil.

Spread other side of each piece of bread with cheese.

Layer roast beef, spinach and onion on top.

Cover with top halves and press gently to pack.

Grill in a skillet or Panini grill until bread gets slightly toasted.

Serve with your favorite soup and chips.

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Learn more about Michele Cheplic

Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism.

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