Recipes and Tips for
Healthy, Thrifty Meals
United States
Department of
Agriculture
Center for Nutrition
Policy and Promotion
FOREWORD
The essence of nutrition guidance is to provide the
public with the best information available to assist
them in making wise and nutritious food choices to
sustain life and good health. As public officials in the
U.S. Department of Agriculture, we are deeply
concerned that Americans not only have enough food
but also that the public has enough information to
know what food to purchase and how to prepare it.
While a healthy diet is the cornerstone to good
health, meeting that goal can be a challenge. That is
why we are delighted to offer this publication to the
public. Recipes and Tips for Healthy, Thrifty Meals is
more than a cookbook. The book provides basic
cooking and food safety guidance. The menus
presented here conform to the recommendations
contained in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
and the USDA Food Guide Pyramid. The 40 recipes
are quick, easy, tasty and economical.
We hope that you will find the recipes and other
information provided in this book useful. At the back
of the book is information on how to get more
nutrition information. If you have comments or
suggestions, let us hear from you.
Shirley R. Watkins
Rajen S. Anand, Ph.D.
Under Secretary
Executive Director
Food, Nutrition and
Center for Nutrition
Consumer Services
Policy and Promotion
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction 4
Tips for healthy, thrifty meals 5
Some best buys for cost and nutrition 8
Tips for healthy cooking 10
Keep your family’s food safe 11
Menus for 2 weeks of meals 13
Recipes 18
Food lists for 2 weeks of meals 69
Recipe list 74
INTRODUCTION
How can you serve healthy meals on a limited
budget? It takes some time and planning, but you
and your family can eat better for less. This booklet
can help you save money as you prepare healthy
meals. It contains
• Tips for planning, shopping, and cooking healthy
meals on a tight budget
• Sample menus for 2 weeks for breakfast, lunch,
dinner, and snacks
• Recipes for healthy, thrifty meals
• Lists of the foods needed for each weekly menu
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TIPS FOR HEALTHY, THRIFTY MEALS
WHY PLAN MEALS?
To help you and your family be healthier. When you
plan meals, you can make sure you include enough
foods from each food group. Pay special attention to
serving enough vegetables and fruits in family meals.
To help you balance meals. When you are serving a
food with a lot of fat or salt, you can plan lowfat or
low-salt foods to go with it. For example, ham is
high in salt. If you have ham for dinner, you also can
serve a salad or a vegetable that doesn’t need salt.
To save money. If you plan before you go food
shopping, you will know what you have on hand
and what you need. Also, shopping from a list helps
you avoid expensive “impulse” purchases.
To save time and effort. When you plan meals, you
have foods on hand and make fewer trips to the
grocery store. Planning also helps you make
good use of leftovers. This can cut your cooking time
and food costs.
TIPS FOR PLANNING
Build the main part of your meal around rice,
noodles, or other grains. Use small amounts of meat,
poultry, fish, or eggs.
• For example, make a casserole by mixing rice,
vegetables, and chicken. Or try Beef-Noodle
Casserole (p. 22) or Stir-Fried Pork and Vegetables
with Rice (p. 26).
Add variety to family meals. In addition to cooking
family favorites, try new, low-cost recipes or food
combinations.
• For example, if you usually serve mashed potatoes,
try Baked Crispy Potatoes (p. 49) or Potato Salad
(p. 58) for a change.
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Make meals easier to prepare by trying new ways
to cook foods.
• For example, try using a slow cooker or crock-pot
to cook stews or soups. They cook foods without
constant watching.
Use planned leftovers to save both time and money.
• For example, prepare a Beef Pot Roast (p. 21),
serve half of it, and freeze the remaining half to use
later. You also can freeze extra cooked meats and
vegetables for soups or stews.
Do “batch cooking” when your food budget and
time allow.
• For example, cook a large batch of Baked
Meatballs (p. 20) or Turkey Chili (p. 39), divide it
into family-size portions, and freeze some for meals
later in the month.
Plan snacks that give your family the nutrients
they need.
• For example, buy fresh fruits in season like apples
or peaches. Dried fruits like raisins or prunes, raw
vegetables, crackers, and whole wheat bread are
also good ideas for snacks.
TIPS FOR SHOPPING
Before you go shopping
• Make a list of all the foods you need. Do this
in your kitchen so you can check what you have
on hand.
• Look for specials in the newspaper ads for the
stores where you shop.
• Look for coupons for foods you plan to buy.
But remember, coupons save money only if you
need the product. Also, check if other brands
are on sale, too. They may cost even less than
the one with a coupon.
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While you shop
• When your food budget allows, buy extra low-
cost, nutritious foods like potatoes and frozen
orange juice concentrate. These foods keep well.
• Compare the cost of convenience foods with the
same foods made from scratch. “Convenience
foods” are products like fancy baked goods, frozen
meals, and vegetables with seasonings and sauces.
Most of these cost more than similar foods
prepared at home. Also, you can use less fat,
sugar, and salt in food you make at home.
• Try store brands. They usually cost less than name
brands, but they taste as good and generally have
the same nutritional value.
• Take time to compare fresh, frozen, and canned
foods to see which is cheapest. Buy what’s on
special and what’s in season.
• Prevent food waste. Buy only the amount that your
family will eat before the food spoils.
Using label and shelf information
• Read the Nutrition Facts label on packaged foods.
Compare the amount of fat, sodium, calories, and
other nutrients in similar products. This can help
you choose foods that have less fat, sodium or
calories, and more vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
• Use date information on packages—“sell by” and
“best if used by” dates—to help you choose the
freshest foods.
• Look for the unit price to compare similar foods.
It tells you the cost per ounce, pound, or pint, so
you’ll know which brand or size is the best buy.
Most stores show the unit price on a shelf sticker
just below the product.
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SOME BEST BUYS FOR COST AND NUTRITION
BREADS AND GRAINS
Look for bargains on day-old bread and bakery products.
Buy regular rice, oatmeal, and grits instead of the instant and
flavored types.
Try whole-grain bread and brown rice to add nutrients and variety
to family meals.
VEGETABLES AND SALADS Look for large bags of frozen vegetables. They may be bargains and you can
cook just the amount you need, close the bag tightly, and put the rest back in
the freezer.
Foods at salad bars can be costly. Some food items—lettuce, cabbage, onions,
and carrots—usually cost less in the produce section of the store than at the
salad bar. But if you need only a small amount of a vegetable, buying at the
salad bar can save money if it reduces the amount you waste.
FRUITS
Buy fresh fruits in season, when they generally cost less.
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MILK
Nonfat dry milk is the least expensive way to buy milk. When using it as a
beverage, mix it several hours ahead and refrigerate so it can get cold before
drinking.
Buy fresh milk in large containers (gallon or 1/2 gallon). These generally cost
less than quarts.
Buy fat-free or lowfat milk to cut the amount of fat in your family’s meals.
Note that children under 2 years of age should be given only whole milk.
MEAT AND POULTRY
Look for specials at the meat counter. Buying cuts of meat on sale can mean
big savings for you.
Buy chuck or bottom round roast instead of sirloin. These cuts have less fat
and cost less. They need to be covered during cooking and cooked longer to
make the meat tender.
Buy whole chickens and cut them into serving size pieces yourself.
DRY BEANS AND PEAS
Use these sometimes instead of meat, poultry, or fish. They cost less and provide
many of the same nutrients. They are also lower in fat.
BULK FOODS
Buy bulk foods when they are available. They can be lower in price than similar
foods sold in packages. Also, you can buy just the amount you need.
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TIPS FOR HEALTHY COOKING
• Go easy on fat, sugar, and salt in preparing foods.
For example, make Oven Crispy Chicken (p. 37)
instead of fried chicken or make Baked Cod with
Cheese (p. 28) instead of fried fish. You don’t have
to leave out all the fat, sugar, or salt—just limit the
amount you use.
• Flavor foods with herbs, spices, and other lowfat
seasonings instead of using rich sauces and gravy.
Look for ideas about what seasonings to use in
some of the recipes in this booklet, like Baked
Meatballs (p. 20), Baked Spicy Fish (p. 29), and
Turkey Chili (p. 39).
• Make homemade desserts sometimes to save
money and serve additional healthy foods to
the family. For example, try a fruit crisp, like
Peach-Apple Crisp (p. 65), or a pudding like
Rice Pudding (p. 67).
• Remove skin from poultry before cooking to lower
the fat content. For example, try Baked Chicken
Nuggets (p. 34), Chicken and Vegetables (p. 36),
or Oven Crispy Chicken (p. 37).
• Always follow food safety rules in the kitchen
to make sure that the food you prepare for your
family is safe. See the next page.
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KEEP YOUR FAMILY’S FOOD SAFE
Clean—wash hands and surfaces often:
• Always wash hands with soap and warm running
water before handling food.
• Always wash cutting boards, knives, utensils,
dishes, and countertops used to cut meat with
soapy, hot water right away—before you use them
for other foods.
• Consider using paper towels to clean up kitchen
surfaces. If you use cloth towels, dishcloths, or
sponges, wash them often, and every time they
have touched raw meat, poultry, or seafood juices.
Use hot soapy water or the hot water cycle of the
washing machine.
Separate—don’t cross contaminate:
• Store raw meat, chicken, turkey, and seafood in
a sealed, wrapped container in the refrigerator.
• Keep raw meat, chicken, turkey, and seafood away
from foods that will not be cooked and foods that
are already cooked.
• Never place cooked food on a plate or cutting
board that previously held raw meat, chicken,
turkey, or seafood.
Cook—cook to proper temperatures:
• Use a food thermometer to make sure meats,
chicken, turkey, fish, and casseroles are cooked to
a safe internal temperature.
• Cook roasts and steaks to at least 145° F.
• Cook ground meat to at least 160° F.
• Cook whole chicken or turkey to 180° F.
• Cook eggs until the yolk and white are firm, not
runny. Don’t use recipes in which eggs remain raw
or only partially cooked.
• Cook fish until it flakes easily with a fork.
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Chill—refrigerate promptly:
• Thaw frozen foods in the refrigerator, not on the
kitchen counter. You can also thaw foods under
cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes.
Or, use a microwave oven.
• Refrigerate or freeze leftover foods right away.
Meat, chicken, turkey, seafood, and egg dishes
should not sit out at room temperature for more
than 2 hours.
• Divide large amounts of leftovers into small,
shallow containers for quick cooling in the
refrigerator.
• Keep your refrigerator at 40°F or below. Don’t
pack the refrigerator. Cool air needs to circulate
to keep food safe.
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MENUS
These menus are not rigid guides and can be used in
any order. They give suggestions for thrifty food
choices and healthy ways to prepare foods. The foods
used in the menus are a variety of commonly eaten
meats, milk products, vegetables, fruits, grain
products, and mixed dishes.
The daily menus show how you can combine a
larger amount of less expensive foods, such as dry
beans and grain products, with a smaller amount of
meats, poultry, and fish. Some convenience or ready-
to-eat food items are included in the menus.
However, many of the foods are prepared from
“scratch” to keep cost as low as possible.
These menus and recipes are designed for a healthy
four-person family. The amount listed after each food
item is the total amount for a family with two adults
and two children 6 to 11 years old.
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WEEK 1. MENUS FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR
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BREAKFAST
Orange juice (3 c)
Ready-to-eat
cereal (3 c flakes)
Toasted English
muffin (4)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
Banana (4)
Bagel (4)
Margarine (4 tsp)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
Cooked rice cereal
Bagel (4)
Margarine (4 tsp)
Orange juice (3 c)
Scrambled eggs (4)
Hash brown
potatoes (2 c)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
Ready-to-eat cereal
(3 c flakes)
English muffin (4)
Margarine (4 tsp)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
Baked French toast
Cinnamon sugar
topping (4 tsp)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
Baked potato cakes
White toast
(4 slices)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
LUNCH
Turkey patties
Hamburger bun (4)
Orange juice (3 c)
Coleslaw (2 c)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Crispy chicken
Potato salad
Orange gelatin
salad
Peaches, canned (1 c)
Rice pudding
Turkey chili
Macaroni (2 c)
Peach-apple crisp
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
Turkey ham (11 oz,
2 tbsp salad
dressing)
sandwiches (4)
Baked beans
Banana slices (2 c)
Oatmeal cookies
Orange juice (3 c)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Potato soup
Snack crackers,
low salt (5 each)
Tuna pasta salad
Orange slices (2 c)
Oatmeal cookies
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Potato soup
Snack crackers,
low salt (5 each)
Apple orange slices
(2 apples,
2 oranges) (2 c)
Rice pudding
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Baked fish (12 oz,
4 tbsp salad
dressing)
sandwiches (4)
Crispy potatoes
Macaroni salad
Melon (1-1/3 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
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DINNER
Beef-noodle
casserole
Lima beans (2 c)
Banana orange
salad (2 bananas,
2 oranges) (2 c)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Turkey stir fry
Steamed rice (3 c)
White bread
(4 slices)
Peach-apple crisp
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Baked cod
w/cheese
Scalloped potatoes
Spinach (1-1/3 c)
Margarine (4 tsp)
Chocolate pudding
(2 c)
Beef pot roast
Noodles (4 c)
Peas and carrots (1 c)
Orange slices (2 c)
Biscuits (8)
Margarine (4 tsp)
Rice pudding
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Beef pot roast (12 oz)
Noodles (4 c)
Green beans
(1-1/3 c)
Leaf lettuce
(1-1/3 c)
Salad dressing
(4 tbsp)
Rice pudding
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Saucy beef pasta
White bread (4)
Canned pears (2 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Turkey-cabbage
casserole (8 c)
Orange slices (2 c)
White bread
(2 slices)
Chickpea dip
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
SNACK
White bread
(4 slices)
Chickpea dip
Lemonade (4 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
Crispy potatoes
Lemonade (4 c)
Biscuits (8)
Margarine (4 tsp)
Lemonade (4 c)
Lemonade (4 c)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Recipes are provided for foods in bold typeface.
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WEEK I1. MENUS FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR
BREAKFAST
Orange juice (3 c)
Hash brown
potatoes (2 c)
Biscuits (8)
Margarine (4 tsp)
Jelly (8 tbsp)
Orange juice (3 c)
Ready-to-eat
cereal
(3 c toasted oats)
White toast
(4 slices)
Margarine (8tsp)
1% lowfat milk (2c)
Orange juice (3 c)
Bananas (1/2 c)
Ready-to-eat
cereal
(3 c toasted oats)
White toast
(4 slices)
Jelly (8 tbsp)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
Cooked rice cereal
White toast
(4 slices)
Margarine (8 tsp)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
Ready-to-eat
cereal
(3 c toasted oats)
White toast
(4 slices)
Margarine (4 tsp)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
Scrambled eggs
(2 c)
Turkey ham (11 oz)
Bagels (4)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
Melon (1-1/3 c)
Pancakes (12)
Pancake syrup
(8 tbsp)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
LUNCH
Chicken and
vegetables
Scalloped potatoes
Grapes (12 oz)
Whole wheat bread
(4 slices)
Margarine (4 tsp)
Peach cake
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Pizza meat loaf
Noodles (4 c)
Margarine (8 tsp)
Orange slices (2 c)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Tuna macaroni
salad
White bread
(4 slices)
Margarine (4 tsp)
Apple slices (2 c)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Cocoa drink mix
(2 oz)
Hamburger (12 oz)
sandwiches (4)
Ranch beans
Orange gelatin
salad
Banana slices (1/2 c)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Baked chicken
nuggets
Shoestring potatoes
Macaroni (5 c)
Margarine (4 tsp)
Orange gelatin
salad
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Chicken noodle
soup
Biscuits (8)
Canned peaches
(2 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Cocoa drink mix
(2 oz)
Meatball (12)
sandwiches (4)
Grapes (12 oz)
Sugar cookies
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
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DINNER
Southwestern
salad
Steamed rice (6 c)
Apple orange
salad (2 apples,
2 oranges) (2 c)
Margarine (4 tsp)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Spanish baked fish
Steamed rice (6 c)
Peas (1-1/3 c)
Whole wheat
bread (4 slices)
Margarine (8 tsp)
Peach cake
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Stir-fried pork and
vegetables with
rice
Dinner rolls (4)
Margarine (4 tsp)
Mandarin oranges
(2 c)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Baked chicken
(10 oz)
Mash potatoes
(6 c)
Green beans
(1-1/2 c)
White bread
(4 slices)
Margarine
(5-1/3 tbsp)
Orange slices (2 c)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Baked spicy fish
Noodles (4 c)
Peas and carrots
(10 oz)
White bread
(4 slices)
Margarine (8 tsp)
Chocolate rice
pudding
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Baked meatballs
Spaghetti and
sauce (5 c)
Leaf lettuce (2 c)
Salad dressing
(4 tbsp)
French bread
(4 slices)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
Cheese-stuffed
potatoes
Macaroni (5 c)
Peas (1-1/3 c)
Margarine (8 tsp)
Orange slices (2 c)
1% lowfat milk (2 c)
SNACK
Popcorn (6 c)
Shoestring
potatoes
Fruit drink (4 c)
Popcorn (6 c)
Orange juice (3 c)
Chocolate rice
pudding
Baked French fries
(11 oz)
Fruit drink (4 c)
Ice milk fudgesicle
(4)
Popcorn (6 c)
Fruit drink (4 c)
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
Recipes are provided for foods in bold typeface.
RECIPES
The following 40 recipes were developed for the
2 sample weekly menus. Many of them combine
larger amounts of less expensive foods with smaller
amounts of moderately priced foods. They also show
how you can prepare tasty, healthy meals with less
fat, sugar, and salt. Serve these recipes along with the
other foods listed in each menu. You can also serve
them in meals with other foods your family likes.
Each recipe lists
• ingredients and preparation instructions,
• the number of servings it will make,
• the size of each serving,
• the amount of preparation time,
• the amount of cooking time, and
• the calories, total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol,
and sodium in a serving.
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MAIN DISHES
BEEF AND PORK
BAKED MEATBALLS
4 Servings, about 3 meatballs each, plus 4 servings
for another meal
Onions, minced
1/4 cup
Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon
Lean ground beef
2 pounds
Eggs
2
Bread crumb
3/4 cup
Whole milk
1/2 cup
Salt
1/8 teaspoon
Pepper
1/2 teaspoon
Onion powder
2 teaspoons
Garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 10 TO 12 MINUTES
1. Preheat oven 400˚ F. Grease baking sheet lightly
with oil.
2. Add 1 tablespoon oil and onions to small skillet.
Cook over medium heat, until tender, about
3 minutes.
3. Mix remaining ingredients together in bowl; add
onions. Mix until blended, using a large serving
spoon.
4. Shape beef mixture into 1- to 2-inch meatballs;
place on baking sheet.
5. Bake until thoroughly cooked, about 10 to
12 minutes.
Note: Serve with spaghetti sauce and in the
meatball sandwich.
PER SERVING:
Calories
345
Total fat
21 grams
Saturated fat 7 grams
Cholesterol
142 milligrams
Sodium
224 milligrams
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BEEF POT ROAST
4 Servings, about 3 ounces beef each, plus 4
servings for another meal
Onion, chopped
1/2 cup
Water
2 tablespoons
Beef chuck roast, boneless
2-1/2 pounds
Hot water
2 cups
Beef bouillon
1 cube
Orange juice
2 tablespoons
Ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon
Pepper
1/8 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 2 HOURS
1. Simmer onion until tender in 2 tablespoons
water in heavy, deep skillet.
2. Add roast to skillet; brown on sides.
3. Combine beef bouillon cube with 2 cups hot
water; stir until dissolved.
4. Combine orange juice, allspice, pepper, and beef
broth. Pour over meat. Cover and simmer,
about 2 hours.
PER SERVING:
Calories
220
Total fat
9 grams
Saturated fat 3 grams
Cholesterol
91 milligrams
Sodium
264 milligrams
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BEEF-NOODLE CASSEROLE
4 Servings, about 2 cups each
Lean ground beef
1 pound
Onions, chopped finely
1/2 cup
Boiling water
3 quarts
Noodles, yolk-free, enriched,
uncooked
2-3/4 cups
Tomato soup, condensed
1 10-3/4-ounce can
Water
1-1/4 cups
Pepper
1/8 teaspoon
Bread crumbs
1 cup
PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 30 MINUTES
1. Brown beef and onions in hot skillet; drain.
2. Place water in large saucepan; bring to rolling
boil. Cook noodles in boiling water for 10
minutes; drain and set aside.
3. Combine soup, water, and pepper. Stir into
cooked meat. Add cooked noodles to meat
mixture. Stir gently to avoid tearing the noodles.
4. Spoon beef-noodle mixture into 9- by 13-inch
baking pan. Sprinkle bread crumbs over
beef-noodle mixture.
5. Bake, uncovered, at 300˚ F, about 30 minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories
595
Total fat
18 grams
Saturated fat 6 grams
Cholesterol
86 milligrams
Sodium
575 milligrams
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PIZZA MEAT LOAF
4 Servings, about 1/4 loaf each
Ground turkey
1 pound
Spaghetti sauce
3/4 cup
Mozzarella cheese, part-skim 1/4 cup
Green peppers, chopped
1/2 cup
Onion, minced
1/4 cup
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
CONVENTIONAL COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES
MICROWAVE COOKING TIME: 8 MINUTES
1. Lightly grease 9-inch pie plate with vegetable
oil. Pat turkey into pie plate.
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
1. Place turkey in 350˚ F oven; bake until turkey
no longer remains pink, about 17 to 20 minutes.
MICROWAVE METHOD
1. Cover turkey with waxed paper.
2. Cook on high; rotate plate 1/4 turn after 3
minutes.
3. Cook until turkey no longer remains pink, about
5 more minutes. Drain.
TO COMPLETE COOKING
1. Top baked turkey with spaghetti sauce, cheese,
and vegetables.
2. Return turkey to either the conventional oven or
the microwave oven and heat until cheese is
melted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories
255
Total fat
14 grams
Saturated fat 4 grams
Cholesterol
88 milligrams
Sodium
376 milligrams
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SAUCY BEEF PASTA
4 Servings, about 1-1/2 cups each
Water
1/2 cup
Green beans, frozen
1/2 10-ounce package
Onions, minced
1/2 cup
Lean ground beef
1 pound + 6 ounces
Noodles, yolk-free,
enriched, uncooked
6-3/4 cups
Cold water
2 cups
Beef bouillon
2 cubes
Flour
1/3 cup
Pepper
1/4 teaspoon
Dry parsley flakes
1 teaspoon
Garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon
Onion powder
1 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 25 MINUTES
COOKING TIME:ABOUT 35 MINUTES
1. Place 1/2 cup of water in saucepan. Cover and bring
to boil. Add green beans, lower heat, and simmer until
tender, about 5 minutes. Drain.
2. Place onions and ground beef in skillet. Cook over
medium heat; stir occasionally. Cook until beef no longer
remains pink, about 5 to 10 minutes. Drain fat off.
3. Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain.
4. Combine cold water and flour; stir until smooth. Add
flour mixture and beef bouillon cubes to ground beef.
Cook, stirring frequently until mixture has thickened
and bouillon cubes have dissolved, about 4 minutes.
5. Add cooked green beans, cooked noodles, pepper,
parsley flakes, garlic powder, and onion powder
to ground beef mixture; stir to combine.
6. Place beef mixture in 8- by 12-inch baking pan; cover and bake
in 350 ˚F oven until thoroughly heated, about 15 minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories
605
Total fat
22 grams
Saturated fat 8 grams
Cholesterol
120 milligrams
Sodium
405 milligrams
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SOUTHWESTERN SALAD
4 Servings, about 1/2 cup beef mixture, 1/2 cup
lettuce and cheese mixture each
Onions, chopped
1/2 cup
Lean ground beef
1 pound
Chili powder
1 tablespoon
Dry oregano
2 teaspoons
Ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon
Canned kidney beans, red, drained 1 cup
Canned chickpeas, drained
1 15-ounce can
Tomato, diced
1 medium
Lettuce
2 cups
Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 10 TO 15 MINUTES
1. Cook ground beef and onions in a large skillet
until the beef no longer remains pink. Drain.
2. Stir chili powder, oregano, and cumin into beef
mixture; cook for 1 minute.
3. Add beans, chickpeas, and tomatoes. Mix gently
to combine.
4. Combine lettuce and cheese in large serving
bowl. Portion lettuce and cheese onto 4 plates.
Add 1 cup of beef mixture on top of lettuce and
cheese.
Note: Garbanzo bean is another name for
chickpea.
PER SERVING:
Calories
485
Total fat
22 grams
Saturated fat 9 grams
Cholesterol
98 milligrams
Sodium
411 milligrams
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STIR-FRIED PORK AND VEGETABLES WITH RICE
4 Servings of pork and vegetables, about 1/2 cup
each. 4 Servings of cooked rice, about 2 cups each
Chicken broth, reduced sodium 2 cups
Hot water
2 cups
Rice, uncooked
2 cups
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
Broccoli cuts, frozen
2 cups
Carrots, cleaned, sliced thinly
1 cup
Onions, minced
1/4 cup
Garlic powder
1 teaspoon
Canned mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup
Ground pork
1 pound + 7 ounces
Soy sauce
4 tablespoons
PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 25 TO 30 MINUTES
1. Heat broth and water to a boil in sauce pan;
add rice and return to boil. Reduce heat to low
and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in skillet. Add broccoli,
carrots, onions, and garlic powder. Cook until
crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from
skillet. Add mushrooms. Cook for 1 minute and
set aside.
3. Heat second tablespoon of oil in skillet. Add
pork; cook until pork no longer remains pink.
Drain liquid.
4. Add soy sauce and stir until mixed; add
vegetables to pork mixture. Cook until heated,
about 1 to 2 minutes.
5. Serve pork mixture over cooked rice.
Note: Sodium level can be reduced from 799
milligrams to 532 milligrams by reducing soy sauce
from 4 to 2 tablespoons.
PER SERVING:
Calories
860
Total fat
33 grams
Saturated fat 10 grams
Cholesterol
108 milligrams
Sodium
799 milligrams
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MAIN DISHES
FISH
BAKED COD WITH CHEESE
4 Servings, about 3 ounces each
Cod fillets, fresh or frozen
1 pound
Cheddar cheese, shredded
4 tablespoons
PREPARATION TIME: 7 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 15 MINUTES
1. Thaw cod according to package directions.
2. Prepare cod according to package directions.
3. After cod is fully cooked, sprinkle cheese on
cod. Return cod to oven to melt cheese, about
3 to 5 minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories
155
Total fat
5 grams
Saturated fat 3 grams
Cholesterol
65 milligrams
Sodium
160 milligrams
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BAKED SPICY FISH
4 Servings, about 3 ounces each
Cod fillets, fresh or frozen
1 pound
Paprika
1/4 teaspoon
Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon
Onion powder
1/4 teaspoon
Pepper
1/8 teaspoon
Ground oregano
1/8 teaspoon
Ground thyme
1/8 teaspoon
Lemon juice
1 tablespoon
Margarine, melted
1-1/2 tablespoons
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 25 MINUTES
1. Thaw frozen fish according to package
directions.
2. Preheat oven to 350˚ F.
3. Separate fish into four fillets or pieces. Place fish
in ungreased 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking pan.
4. Combine paprika, garlic and onion powder,
pepper, oregano, and thyme in small bowl.
Sprinkle seasoning mixture and lemon juice
evenly over fish. Drizzle margarine evenly over
fish.
5. Bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about
20 to 25 minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories
140
Total fat
5 grams
Saturated fat 1 gram
Cholesterol
51 milligrams
Sodium
123 milligrams
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SPANISH BAKED FISH
4 Servings, about 3 ounces each
Perch fillets, fresh or frozen 1 pound
Tomato sauce
1 cup
Onions, sliced
1/2 cup
Garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon
Chili powder
2 teaspoons
Dried oregano flakes
1 teaspoon
Ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME:ABOUT 10 TO 20 MINUTES
1. Thaw frozen fish according to package
directions.
2. Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Lightly grease baking
dish.
3. Separate fish into four fillets or pieces. Arrange
fish in baking dish.
4. Mix remaining ingredients together and pour
over fish.
5. Bake until fish flakes easily with fork, about
10 to 20 minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories
135
Total fat
1 gram
Saturated fat Trace
Cholesterol
104 milligrams
Sodium
448 milligrams
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TUNA MACARONI SALAD
4 Servings, about 1-1/2 cups each
Elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 cup
Canned tuna, water-pack, drained 2 6-ounce cans
Eggs, hard cooked, finely diced
4
Celery, chopped
1/4 cup
Carrots, grated
3/4 cup
Salad dressing, mayonnaise-type
1/2 cup
Onion, minced
2 tablespoons
Pepper
1/4 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 8 TO 10 MINUTES
1. Place water in large saucepan and bring to boil.
Add macaroni and cook until tender, about 6 to
8 minutes. Drain.
2. Combine macaroni, tuna, eggs, celery, and
carrots in a large bowl.
3. Stir together salad dressing, onion, and pepper.
Spoon dressing over salad; toss until evenly
combined.
4. Chill until ready to serve.
PER SERVING:
Calories
520
Total fat
30 grams
Saturated fat 5 grams
Cholesterol
237 milligrams
Sodium
509 milligrams
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TUNA PASTA SALAD
4 Servings, about 1-1/2 cups each
Macaroni, uncooked
2 cups
Tuna, canned, water-pack
2 6-1/2-ounce cans
Zucchini, chopped
1/2 cup
Carrots, sliced
1/4 cup
Onions, diced
1/3 cup
Salad dressing, mayonnaise-type1/4 cup
PREPARATION TIME: 25 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 8 MINUTES
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Drain.
2. Drain tuna.
3. Wash vegetables. Chop zucchini; slice carrots
into thin slices; dice onions.
4. Mix macaroni, tuna, and vegetables together in
mixing bowl. Stir in salad dressing.
5. Chill until ready to serve.
PER SERVING:
Calories
405
Total fat
13 grams
Saturated fat 2 grams
Cholesterol
25 milligrams
Sodium
360 milligrams
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MAIN DISHES
POULTRY
BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS
4 Servings, about 3 ounces each
Chicken thighs, boneless, skinless
1-1/2 pounds
Ready-to-eat cereal, cornflakes, crumbs 1 cup
Paprika
1 teaspoon
Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon
Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon
Onion powder
1/4 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
CONVENTIONAL COOKING TIME: 12 TO 14 MINUTES
MICROWAVE COOKING TIME: 6 TO 8 MINUTES
1. Remove skin and bone; cut thighs into bite-sized
pieces.
2. Place cornflakes in plastic bag and crush by
using a rolling pin.
3. Add remaining ingredients to crushed cornflakes.
Close bag tightly and shake until blended.
4. Add a few chicken pieces at a time to crumb
mixture. Shake to coat evenly.
CONVENTIONAL METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 400˚ F. Lightly grease a cooking
sheet.
2. Place chicken pieces on cooking sheet so they
are not touching.
3. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 14
minutes.
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MICROWAVE METHOD:
1. Lightly grease an 8- by 12-inch baking dish.
2. Place chicken pieces on baking dish so they are
not touching. Cover with waxed paper and cook
on high.
3. Rotate chicken every 2 to 3 minutes. Cook until
tender, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Note: To remove bone from chicken thighs:
1. Place chicken on cutting board. Remove skin
from thighs.
2. Turn chicken thighs over.
3. Cut around bone and remove it.
PER SERVING:
Calories
175
Total fat
8 grams
Saturated fat 2 grams
Cholesterol
67 milligrams
Sodium
127 milligrams
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CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
4 Servings, about 1 cup each
Margarine
1-1/2 tablespoons
Garlic powder
1 teaspoon
Onions, chopped
1/2 cup
Chicken thighs,
boneless, skinless
1 pound + 4 ounces
Cut green beans, frozen
10-ounce package
Pepper
1/4 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 6 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 25 MINUTES
1. Melt margarine in heavy skillet. Add garlic and
onions; stir until blended. Cook over medium
heat, until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove
from skillet.
2. Place chicken in the skillet. Cook over medium
heat, until chicken is thoroughly done and no
longer pink in color, about 12 minutes. Remove
chicken from skillet; keep warm.
3. Place frozen green beans, pepper, and cooked
onions in same skillet. Cover and cook over
medium-low heat until beans are tender, about
5 minutes.
4. Add chicken to vegetable mixture. Continue
cooking, stirring occasionally, until heated
through, about 3 minutes.
Note: To remove bone from chicken thighs:
1. Place chicken on cutting board. Remove skin
from thighs.
2. Turn chicken thighs over.
3. Cut around bone and remove it.
PER SERVING:
Calories
190
Total fat
11 grams
Saturated fat 3 grams
Cholesterol
57 grams
Sodium
109 milligrams
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OVEN CRISPY CHICKEN
4 Servings, about 4 ounces each
Broiler fryer chicken, cut-up
1 1/2 pounds
Whole milk
1/4 cup
Flour
1/2 cup
Paprika
1 teaspoon
Pepper
1/2 teaspoon
Ready-to-eat flake cereal,
slightly crushed
1 cup
Vegetable oil
4 tablespoons
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 30 MINUTES
1. Remove skin and all visible fat from chicken.
Place milk in large bowl. Add chicken pieces;
turn to coat.
2. Combine flour, paprika, and pepper on a plate.
3. Lift chicken pieces from milk and reserve milk.
Coat chicken thoroughly with seasoned flour
and place on a wire rack until all pieces have
been coated. Redip chicken pieces into reserved
milk.
4. Place crushed cereal on plate. Place chicken
pieces on crushed cereal. Using 2 forks, turn
chicken pieces in crushed cereal to coat.
5. Place chicken on a foil-lined baking tray;
drizzle oil over chicken.
6. Bake at 400˚ F, for 15 minutes. Turn chicken
pieces over; continue to bake until chicken is
thoroughly cooked and crust is crisp, about
15 more minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories
350
Total fat
15 grams
Saturated fat 4 grams
Cholesterol
93 milligrams
Sodium
503 milligrams
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TURKEY-CABBAGE CASSEROLE
4 Servings, about 2 cups each
Cabbage, shredded
1 cup
Ground turkey
1 pound
Onions, chopped
1/2 cup
White rice, uncooked
1 cup
Tomato sauce
2 cups
Garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon
Ground oregano
1/2 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 60 MINUTES
1. Place shredded cabbage in a lightly greased
2-quart casserole dish.
2. In skillet cook turkey until browned and no
longer pink in color. Add chopped onions; stir
occasionally and cook 3 minutes. Add uncooked
rice to cooked turkey.
3. Place turkey-rice mixture over cabbage in
casserole dish.
4. Combine tomato sauce, garlic, and oregano.
Pour over cooked turkey.
5. Cover and bake at 350˚ F, about 1 hour.
PER SERVING:
Calories
380
Total fat
11 grams
Saturated fat 3 grams
Cholesterol
77 milligrams
Sodium
829 milligrams
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TURKEY CHILI
4 Servings, about 1-1/2 cups each
Ground turkey
1 pound
Onion, minced
3/4 cup
Margarine
2 tablespoons
Water
3 cups
Garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon
Chili powder
1 tablespoon
Dry parsley flakes
1 tablespoon
Paprika
1 teaspoon
Dry mustard
2 teaspoons
Canned red kidney beans, drained 1 15-1/2-ounce can
Tomato paste
1 6-ounce can
Pearl barley
1/2 cup
Cheddar cheese, shredded
3/4 cup
PREPARATION TIME: 30 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 70 MINUTES
1. In large sauce pan, cook turkey and onions in
margarine until turkey is browned and no longer
pink in color, about 9 minutes. Drain; return
turkey and onions to pan.
2. Add remaining ingredients except the cheese to
turkey mixture; bring to boil, stirring frequently.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes,
stirring occasionally.
3. Uncover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring
occasionally.
4. Serve over cooked macaroni.
5. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of cheese over each
serving of chili.
PER SERVING:
Calories
540
Total fat
26 grams
Saturated fat 9 grams
Cholesterol
104 milligrams
Sodium
579 milligrams
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TURKEY STIRFRY
4 Servings, about 1/2 cup each
Chicken bouillon cube 1
Hot water
1/2 cup
Soy sauce
2 tablespoons
Cornstarch
1 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
Garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon
Turkey, cubed
1 pound
Carrots, thinly sliced
1-3/4 cups
Zucchini, sliced
1 cup
Onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup
Hot water
1/4 cup
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 10 MINUTES
1. Combine chicken bouillon cube and hot water
to make broth; stir until dissolved.
2. Combine broth, soy sauce, and cornstarch in
small bowl. Set aside.
3. Heat oil in skillet over high heat. Add garlic and
turkey. Cook, stirring, until turkey is thoroughly
cooked and no longer pink in color.
4. Add carrots, zucchini, onion, and water to
cooked turkey. Cover and cook, stirring
occasionally, until vegetables are tender-crisp,
about 5 minutes. Uncover, bring turkey mixture
to boil. Cook until almost all liquid has
evaporated.
5. Stir in cornstarch mixture. Bring to boil, stirring
constantly until thickened.
Note: Serve over steamed rice.
PER SERVING:
Calories
195
Total fat
9 grams
Saturated fat 2 grams
Cholesterol
44 milligrams
Sodium
506 milligrams
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TURKEY PATTIES
4 Servings, 1 patty each
Ground turkey
1 pound + 4 ounces
Bread crumbs
1 cup
Egg
1
Green onions, chopped 1/4 cup
Prepared mustard
1 tablespoon
Margarine
1-1/2 tablespoons
Chicken broth
1/2 cup
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 10 MINUTES
1. Mix ground turkey, bread crumbs, egg, onions,
and mustard in large bowl. Shape into 4 patties,
about 1/2-inch thick.
2. Melt margarine in large skillet over low heat.
Add patties and cook, turning once to brown
other side. Cook until golden brown outside and
white inside, about 10 minutes. Remove from
skillet and place onto plate.
3. Add chicken broth to skillet, and boil over high
heat until slightly thickened, about 1 to 2
minutes. Pour sauce over patties.
4. Serve on buns.
PER SERVING:
Calories
305
Total fat
18 grams
Saturated fat 5 grams
Cholesterol
149 milligrams
Sodium
636 milligrams
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MAIN DISHES
VEGETARIAN
CHEESE-STUFFED POTATOES
4 Servings, two potato halves each
Baking potatoes
4 (8 ounces each)
Lowfat cottage cheese
7/8 cup
Whole milk
2 tablespoons
Onion, minced
2 tablespoons
Paprika
1/4 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES
CONVENTIONAL COOKING TIME: 30 TO 45 MINUTES
MICROWAVE COOKING TIME: 5 TO 10 MINUTES
1. Scrub potatoes and remove any blemishes.
TO BAKE:
CONVENTIONAL METHOD:
1. Preheat oven to 400˚ F.
2. Place potatoes in oven and bake until tender,
about 30 to 40 minutes.
MICROWAVE METHOD:
1. Pierce potatoes by using fork prongs.
2. Cover potatoes with waxed paper. Heat on high
until tender, about 5 to 10 minutes.
TO STUFF POTATOES:
1. Slice each potato in half, lengthwise. Using a
spoon, scoop out pulp, leaving about 1/4-inch
thick shells, saving pulp.
2. Blend cheese, milk, and onion. Add potato pulp;
mix until light and fluffy.
3. Fill potato halves with mixture. Sprinkle paprika
over potatoes.
Note: Return to oven or microwave to reheat, for
a few minutes, if desired.
PER SERVING:
Calories
250
Total fat
1 gram
Saturated fat 1 gram
Cholesterol
5 milligrams
Sodium
216 milligrams
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SOUPS
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
4 Servings, about 1-1/2 cups each, plus 4 servings
for another meal
Vegetable oil
1 teaspoon
Onion, minced
1/2 cup
Carrots, diced
1/2 cup
Celery, sliced
1/2 cup
Garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon
Flour
1/8 cup
Dried oregano flakes
1/4 teaspoon
Chicken broth, reduced sodium 3 cups
Potatoes, peeled, diced
2 cups
Chicken, cooked, chopped
1/4 cup
Whole milk
1/2 cup
Noodles, yolk-free, enriched,
uncooked
1 cup
PREPARATION TIME: 25 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 35 TO 40 MINUTES
1. Heat oil over medium heat in large sauce pan.
Add minced onions, carrots, celery, and garlic
powder. Cook until onions are tender, about 3
to 5 minutes.
2. Sprinkle flour and oregano over vegetables; cook
about 1 minute.
3. Stir in chicken broth and potatoes. Cover and
cook until tender, about 20 minutes.
4. Add chicken, milk, and noodles. Cover and
simmer until noodles are tender, about 10
minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories
205
Total fat
4 grams
Saturated fat 1 grams
Cholesterol
8 milligrams
Sodium
107 milligrams
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POTATO SOUP
4 Servings, about 1 cup each, plus 4 servings for
another meal
Onion, chopped
3/4 cup (1 medium)
Potatoes, peeled, diced 4-1/2 cups
Margarine
1 tablespoon
Flour
3 tablespoons
Whole milk
1 quart
PREPARATION TIME: 25 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 15 MINUTES
1. Place onions and potatoes in sauce pan. Cover
with water and bring to boil. Simmer until soft,
about 10 minutes. Drain.
2. Melt margarine in saucepan. Add flour and stir
until smooth. Heat to thicken.
3. Add onions and potatoes to milk mixture, and
heat to serving temperature.
PER SERVING:
Calories
190
Total fat
6 grams
Saturated fat 3 grams
Cholesterol
17 milligrams
Sodium
325 milligrams
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VEGETABLES AND DIPS
BAKED BEANS
4 Servings, about 3/4 cup each
Canned vegetarian beans
3 cups
Catsup
1/4 cup
Brown sugar
2 tablespoons
PREPARATION TIME: 5 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 30 MINUTES
1. In small (1 quart) casserole dish, combine beans,
catsup, and brown sugar.
2. Cover and bake at 350˚ F until bubbly, about
minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories
220
Total fat
1 gram
Saturated fat Trace
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
937 milligrams
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BAKED CRISPY POTATOES
4 Servings, about 1/2 cup each, plus 4 servings
for snack
Potatoes
4 pounds
Vegetable oil
4 tablespoons
Ground cumin
1 teaspoon
Red pepper
1/4 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES
1. Lightly coat a 7- by 12- by 1-inch pan with oil.
2. Wash potatoes; cut in half lengthwise.
3. Place cut sides of potatoes on the oiled pan; rub
potatoes in the oil; turn potatoes over so that
cut sides are facing up.
4. Mix cumin and red pepper together; sprinkle
over potatoes.
5. Bake at 400˚ F until potatoes are golden brown
and tender, about 20 minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories
170
Total fat
5 grams
Saturated fat 1 gram
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
10 milligrams
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POTATO CAKES
4 Servings, 1 cake each
New potatoes, cooked,
peeled, mashed
2 cups
Egg
1
Flour
1 tablespoon
Whole milk
2 tablespoons
Vegetable oil
1/4 cup
PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 5 MINUTES
1. Mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, and milk
thoroughly.
2. Shape into flat cakes, about 1/2-inch thick.
3. Heat oil in skillet.
4. Add potato cakes to hot skillet. Cook until
golden brown and thoroughly heated.
PER SERVING:
Calories
210
Total fat
15 grams
Saturated fat 3 grams
Cholesterol
54 milligrams
Sodium
222 milligrams
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RANCH BEANS
4 Servings, about 1 cup each
Green pepper, chopped
1/4 cup
Canned vegetarian beans
1-3/4 cups
Canned kidney beans, red, drained 1-3/4 cups
Catsup
2 tablespoons
Molasses
2 tablespoons
Dried onion
1/2 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 5 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 5 TO 10 MINUTES
CONVENTIONAL METHOD:
1. Place all ingredients in saucepan and heat
thoroughly, about 10 minutes.
MICROWAVE METHOD:
1. Place all ingredients in microwave-safe bowl.
Cover with waxed paper. Cook on high; stirring
every 2 minutes; cook about 5 minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories
240
Total fat
1 gram
Saturated fat Trace
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
916 milligrams
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SCALLOPED POTATOES
4 Servings, about 1-1/2 cups each
Potatoes
2 pounds
Margarine
2 tablespoons
Onions, sliced
1 cup
Flour
3 tablespoons
Pepper
1/4 teaspoon
Whole milk
2 cups
PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 15 MINUTES
1. Wash potatoes; peel and slice into thin slices.
2. Melt 1 tablespoon of margarine in heavy, deep
skillet. Remove skillet from heat; spread half of
potato slices in skillet.
3. Cover potatoes with onions. Sprinkle half of
flour and pepper over potato mixture.
4. Add remaining potato slices, flour, and pepper.
Cut 1 tablespoon of margarine into small pieces
and place on top of potato mixture.
5. Pour milk over potato mixture; bring to boil
over high heat. Reduce heat to medium low,
cover, and cook until potatoes are tender, about
15 minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories
305
Total fat
10 grams
Saturated fat 4 grams
Cholesterol
17 milligrams
Sodium
139 milligrams
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SHOESTRING POTATOES
4 Servings, about 6 ounces each
Potatoes
1-1/2 pounds
Vegetable oil
3 tablespoons
Salt
1/4 teaspoon
Pepper
1/4 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 30 MINUTES
1. Preheat oven to 450˚ F.
2. Wash potatoes; cut lengthwise into thin strips.
3. Combine remaining ingredients in plastic bag.
Put potatoes in bag; seal; shake to coat potatoes.
4. Arrange potatoes in single layer on baking sheet.
5. Bake until crisp and golden, about 30 minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories
255
Total fat
14 grams
Saturated fat 2 grams
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
156 milligrams
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CHICKPEA DIP
4 Servings, about 3 tablespoons each, plus 4
servings for another meal or snack.
Canned chickpeas, drained
1 15-1/2-ounce can
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
Lemon juice
1 tablespoon
Onions, chopped
2 tablespoons
Salt
1/2 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES
1. Mash chickpeas in a small bowl until they are
smooth.
2. Add oil and lemon juice; stir to combine.
3. Add chopped onions and salt.
4. Serve on bread or crackers.
Note: Garbanzo bean is another name for
chickpea.
PER SERVING:
Calories
90
Total fat
4 grams
Saturated fat Trace
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
148 milligrams
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SALADS
MACARONI SALAD
4 Servings, 1-1/2 cups each
Elbow macaroni, uncooked
12 ounces
Green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup
Salad dressing, mayonnaise-type 1/4 cup
Pepper
1/2 teaspoon
Garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 8 TO 10 MINUTES
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
Drain and cool.
2. Combine green pepper, salad dressing, and
spices.
3. Add macaroni and toss lightly. Chill.
PER SERVING:
Calories
430
Total fat
13 grams
Saturated fat 2 grams
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
72 milligrams
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ORANGE GELATIN SALAD
4 Servings, 3/4 cup each
Gelatin, unflavored
3 1/4-ounce packages
Cold water
2-1/4 cups
Orange juice, concentrate 3/4 cup
PREPARATION TIME: 5 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 3 TO 4 MINUTES
1. Place water in a saucepan; sprinkle gelatin over
water. Let stand 2 minutes.
2. Heat gelatin mixture until it dissolves (mixture
will be clear), about 3 to 4 minutes.
3. Remove from heat; add orange juice concentrate
and mix.
4. Pour into 9- by 9-inch pan and refrigerate until
firm, about 2 to 3 hours.
5. Cut into 1-inch squares.
PER SERVING:
Calories
100
Total fat
Trace
Saturated fat Trace
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
16 milligrams
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POTATO SALAD
4 Servings, 1-1/2 cups each
Potatoes, washed, peeled
1 pound (4 medium)
Onion, diced
1 cup
Sweet pickle relish
1/4 cup
Celery, chopped
1/2 cup
Salad dressing,
mayonnaise-type
1/2 cup
PREPARATION TIME: 25 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 15 MINUTES
1. Wash potatoes; place in sauce pan. Cover with
water and bring to boil. Simmer until soft, about
15 minutes. Drain and cool.
2. Dice onion and chop celery; combine with pickle
relish.
3. Add salad dressing to pickle mixture.
4. Cube potatoes and blend with dressing.
5. Cover and chill several hours.
PER SERVING:
Calories
350
Total fat
24 grams
Saturated fat 3 grams
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
290 milligrams
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BREADS AND HOT CEREALS
BAKED FRENCH TOAST
4 Servings, about 2 slices each
White bread
8 1/2-inch-thick slices
Eggs
5
Whole milk
1-1/2 cups
Sugar
1/4 cup
Vanilla
1/2 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 30 TO 40 MINUTES
1. Lightly grease a 13- by 9- by 2-inch baking pan.
Cut each slice of bread into 2 even strips.
Arrange bread strips in pan.
2. In large bowl, mix eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla
with an electric mixer on low speed until well-
blended, about 5 minutes.
3. Pour egg mixture over bread strips; cover. Chill
4 to 24 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 425˚ F. Bake until eggs are set
and toast is lightly browned, about 30 to 40
minutes.
5. Serve with Cinnamon Sugar Topping.
PER SERVING:
Calories
460
Total fat
23 grams
Saturated fat 7 grams
Cholesterol
279 milligrams
Sodium
581 milligrams
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COOKED RICE CEREAL
4 Servings, 1 cup each
White rice, uncooked
1-1/2 cups
1% lowfat milk
2 cups
Sugar
1/4 cup
Ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 15 MINUTES
1. Cook rice according to instructions on the
package.
2. Combine warm cooked rice, milk, sugar, and
cinnamon. Stir and serve.
PER SERVING:
Calories
250
Total fat
2 grams
Saturated fat 1 gram
Cholesterol
5 milligrams
Sodium
66 milligrams
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DESSERTS
CHOCOLATE RICE PUDDING
4 Servings, about 2/3 cup each, plus 4 servings for
another meal
Whole milk
1 quart
White rice, uncooked
2/3 cup
Sugar
1/2 cup
Semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup
Eggs
2
Evaporated whole milk
1/2 cup
Sugar
1/2 cup
Flour
1-1/2 tablespoons
Vanilla
1 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 30 TO 35 MINUTES
1. Place milk, rice, and sugar in large saucepan.
Simmer over medium heat; stir continuously.
2. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered until rice
is tender, about 25 minutes. Check to make sure
rice doesn’t scorch. Add chocolate and stir until
melted.
3. Beat eggs, evaporated milk, sugar, flour, and
vanilla in medium bowl until smooth. Gradually
beat egg mixture into rice mixture.
4. Stir continuously; cook over medium heat until
thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Do not allow
pudding to boil.
5. Pour pudding into medium bowl. Cover and
chill.
PER SERVING:
Calories
325
Total fat
9 grams
Saturated fat 5 grams
Cholesterol
74 milligrams
Sodium
94 milligrams
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OATMEAL COOKIES
4 Servings, 2 cookies each, plus 4 servings for
another meal or snack
Sugar
3/4 cup
Margarine
2 tablespoons
Egg
1
Canned applesauce
1/4 cup
1% lowfat milk
2 tablespoons
Flour
1 cup
Baking soda
1/4 teaspoon
Ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon
Quick rolled oats
1 cup + 2 tablespoons
PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 13 TO 15 MINUTES EACH BATCH
1. Preheat oven to 350˚ F and lightly grease cookie
sheets.
2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium
speed to mix sugar and margarine. Mix until
well blended, about 3 minutes.
3. Slowly add egg; mix on medium speed 1 minute.
Gradually add applesauce and milk; mix on
medium speed, 1 minute. Scrape sides of bowl.
4. In another bowl, combine flour, baking soda,
and cinnamon. Slowly add to applesauce
mixture; mix on low speed until blended, about
2 minutes. Add oats and blend 30 seconds on
low speed. Scrape sides of bowl.
5. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet, about
2 inches apart.
6. Bake until lightly browned, about 13 to 15
minutes. Remove from baking sheet while still
warm. Cool on wire rack.
PER SERVING:
Calories
215
Total fat
4 grams
Saturated fat 1 gram
Cholesterol
27 milligrams
Sodium
84 milligrams
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PEACH-APPLE CRISP
4 Servings, about 1/2 cup each, plus 4 servings for
another meal
Canned sliced peaches,
light-syrup pack, drained 20 ounces
Apples, tart, peeled, sliced 2 medium
Vanilla
1/2 teaspoon
Ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon
Flour
3/4 cup + 3 tablespoons
Brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup
Margarine, chilled
3 tablespoons
PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 20 MINUTES
1. Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Lightly grease 9- by
9- by 2-inch casserole dish.
2. Combine peaches, apples, vanilla, and cinnamon
in a bowl. Toss well and spread evenly in
greased casserole dish.
3. Combine flour and sugar in small bowl. Cut in
margarine with two knives until the mixture
resembles coarse meal.
4. Sprinkle flour mixture evenly over fruit.
5. Bake until lightly browned and bubbly, about
20 minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories
175
Total fat
5 grams
Saturated fat 1 gram
Cholesterol
0
Sodium
57 milligrams
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PEACH CAKE
8 Servings, about 2- by 2-inch piece each
Canned peaches, light-syrup
pack, drained and chopped
2 1/4 cups
(29-ounce can)
Sugar
1/2 cup
Flour
1 cup
Egg
1
Baking soda
1 teaspoon
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons
Vanilla
1 teaspoon
Brown sugar, firmly packed 2 tablespoons
Whole milk
2 teaspoons
PREPARATION TIME: 20 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 30 TO 35 MINUTES
1. Preheat oven to 350˚ F. Lightly grease 8- by
8-inch pan.
2. Spread peaches in baking pan. Mix remaining
ingredients, except brown sugar and milk,
together in mixing bowl; spread over top of
peaches.
3. Bake until toothpick inserted into cake comes
out clean, about 30 to 35 minutes.
4. For topping, combine brown sugar and milk in
small bowl. Drizzle mixture on top of cake;
return cake to oven, and bake 2 to 3 minutes.
5. Cut into 8 pieces
PER SERVING:
Calories
205
Total fat
4 grams
Saturated fat 1 gram
Cholesterol
27 milligrams
Sodium
171 milligrams
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RICE PUDDING
4 Servings, about 1/4 cups each, plus 4 servings for
another meal or snack
Whole milk
1 cup
Water
1 cup
Rice, uncooked
1 cup
Eggs
2
Evaporated milk
1 cup
Vanilla
1 teaspoon
Sugar
1/4 cup
Ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 40 MINUTES
1. In sauce pan, heat milk and water.
2. Add rice, bring to boil, lower heat to simmer;
stir mixture every 10 minutes. Cook uncovered
until rice is tender, about 30 minutes.
3. In large bowl, mix eggs, 3/4 cup evaporated
milk, vanilla, and sugar. Set aside.
4. Add remaining 1/4 cup evaporated milk to rice
mixture.
5. Spoon 1 cup of rice mixture into egg mixture
and stir. Pour egg-rice mixture into remaining
rice.
6. Heat pudding until it boils, stirring continuously.
Remove from heat, and sprinkle with cinnamon.
PER SERVING:
Calories
190
Total fat
5 grams
Saturated fat 3 grams
Cholesterol
67 milligrams
Sodium
66 milligrams
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SUGAR COOKIES
4 Servings, 3 cookies each, plus 4 servings for
another meal or snack
Margarine
1/3 cup
Powdered sugar
2/3 cup
Eggs
2
Vanilla
1/2 teaspoon
Flour
1 cup
Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon
Baking soda
1/8 teaspoon
PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINUTES
COOKING TIME:ABOUT 10 MINUTES EACH BATCH
1. Preheat oven to 375˚ F.
2. Mix margarine and powdered sugar together
thoroughly.
3. Add eggs and vanilla. Beat until blended. Add
dry ingredients and blend well.
4. Shape dough into 24 one-inch balls and place on
ungreased cookie sheets. Crisscross balls by
using fork prongs.
5. Bake until lightly brown, about 10 minutes.
PER SERVING:
Calories
190
Total fat
10 grams
Saturated fat 2 grams
Cholesterol
53 milligrams
Sodium
167 milligrams
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FOOD LISTS
The following two food lists show you all of the
foods you would need to prepare each week of
sample menus on pages 14 to 17 for a family of four.
• IMPORTANT: The food lists are not shopping
lists. Your shopping list will contain only those
items that you do not have on hand. Also,
sometimes you may need to buy more food than
the menu or recipe calls for because of the package
size.
• The food lists contain large amounts of nutritious,
low-cost foods such as potatoes, macaroni, and
rice. Foods with little or no nutritional value—such
as soft drinks, coffee, and tea—are not included.
• Depending on where you live and shop and the
season of the year, the cost of foods on the lists
will vary.
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FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES
Fresh:
Apples
(6 small)
1 lb 8 oz
Bananas
(11 medium)
2 lb 12 oz
Melon
1 lb
Oranges
(26 small)
5 lb 7 oz
Cabbage
4 oz
Carrots
1 lb 4 oz
Celery
3 oz
Green pepper
3 oz
Lettuce, leaf
4 oz
Onions
2 lb 8 oz
Potatoes
11 lb 14 oz
Zucchini
7 oz
Canned:
Applesauce
2 oz
Peaches
1 lb 10 oz
Pears
13 oz
Green beans
12 oz
Spinach
10 oz
Tomato paste
6 oz
Tomato sauce 1 lb 1 oz
Tomato soup
10.5 oz
Frozen:
Orange juice,
concentrate
(8) 12-oz cans
Green beans
5 oz
Peas
5 oz
BREADS, CEREALS,
AND OTHER GRAIN
PRODUCTS
Bagels, plain,
enriched
(8) 1 lb
Bread crumbs
2 oz
Bread, white,
enriched
2.2 lb
English muffins
8
Bread, French,
enriched
8 oz
Hamburger buns,
enriched
8
Crackers, snack,
low salt
4 oz
Oatmeal, quick,
rolled oats
3 oz
Ready-to-eat cereal
(flakes)
6 oz
Barley, pearl
4 oz
Flour, enriched l lb 8 oz
Macaroni, enriched
1 lb 11 oz
Noodles, yolk-free,
enriched
2 lb 3 oz
Rice, enriched 2 lb 5 oz
MILK AND CHEESE
Evaporated milk16 fl oz
Milk, 1% lowfat
2-1/2 gal
Milk, whole
3 qt
Cheese, cheddar
8 oz
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WEEK 1: FOOD FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR
continued
MEAT AND MEAT
ALTERNATES
Beef chuck roast 2.5 lb
Beef, ground, lean 2.4 lb
Chicken, fryer
1.5 lb
Fish
Breaded portions,
frozen
1 lb
Cod, frozen
1 lb
Tuna fish, chunk-style,
water-pack
12 oz
Turkey breast 2 lb 4 oz
Turkey, ground
2 lb
Turkey ham (deli) 11 oz
Beans, kidney,
canned
1 lb 11 oz
Beans, lima, dry
6 oz
Beans, northern,
canned
9 oz
Beans, garbanzo
(chickpeas), canned
10 oz
Eggs, large
15
FATS AND OILS
Margarine, stick
7 oz
Shortening
2 oz
Salad dressing,
mayonnaise-type 1 lb
Vegetable oil
9 fl oz
SUGARS AND SWEETS
Sugar, brown
2 oz
Sugar, granulated
1 lb
Chocolate pudding,
instant
3 oz
Lemonade
(ready-to-drink) 1 gal
OTHER FOOD ITEMS
(Small amounts are
used in preparing the
recipes and other foods
in the menu, purchase
as needed.)
Baking powder
Baking soda
Beef bouillon cubes
Black pepper,
red pepper
Catsup
Chicken bouillon cubes
Chili powder
Cinnamon
Cornstarch
Cumin
Dry mustard
Gelatin, unflavored
Lemon juice, bottled
Onion powder
Oregano
Paprika
Parsley flakes
Salt
Soy sauce,
reduced sodium
Sweet pickle relish
Vanilla
Vinegar
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FRUITS AND
VEGETABLES
Fresh:
Apples
(5 small)
1 lb 4 oz
Bananas
(11 medium)
2 lb 12 oz
Grapes
1 lb 8 oz
Melon
1 lb
Oranges
(22 small)
4 lb 12 oz
Carrots
1 lb
Celery
5 oz
Green pepper
4 oz
Lettuce, leaf
9 oz
Onions
1 lb 4 oz
Potatoes
10 lb 8 oz
Tomatoes
6 oz
Canned:
Oranges, mandarin
13 oz
Peaches, light-syrup
1 lb 10 oz
Mushrooms
4 oz
Spaghetti sauce
26 oz
Tomato sauce
8 oz
Frozen:
Orange juice,
concentrate
(7) 12-oz cans
Broccoli
6 oz
French fries
11 oz
Green beans
1 lb 7 oz
Peas
15 oz
BREADS, CEREALS,
AND OTHER GRAIN
PRODUCTS
Bagels, plain,
enriched
(4) 8 oz
Bread crumbs
3 oz
Bread, French,
enriched
4 oz
Bread, white,
enriched
2 lb
Bread, whole-wheat 1 lb
Hamburger buns,
enriched
8
Rolls, dinner, enriched 4
Ready-to-eat cereal:
Corn flakes
1 oz
Toasted oats
10 oz
Flour, enriched l lb 7 oz
Macaroni, enriched
1 lb 5 oz
Noodles, yolk-free,
enriched
1 lb 2 oz
Popcorn, microwave,
unpopped
3 oz
Rice, enriched 3 lb 2 oz
Spaghetti, enriched
11 oz
MILK AND CHEESE
Evaporated milk
4 oz
Milk, 1% lowfat
9 qt
Milk, whole
4 qt
Cheese, cheddar
2 oz
Cheese, cottage
7 oz
Cheese, mozzarella 1 oz
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WEEK 2: FOOD FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR
continued
MEAT AND MEAT
ALTERNATES
Beef, ground,
lean
3 lb 15 oz
Chicken,
fryer
1 lb 13 oz
Chicken, thighs2 lb 12 oz
Fish (flounder, cod),
frozen
2 lb
Tuna fish, chunk-style,
water pack
12 oz
Pork, ground 1 lb 7 oz
Turkey, ground
1 lb
Turkey, ham
11 oz
Beans, garbanzo
(chickpeas),
canned
15 oz
Beans, kidney,
canned
15 oz
Beans, vegetarian,
canned
1 lb 9 oz
Eggs, large
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FATS AND OILS
Margarine, stick 15 oz
Shortening
4 oz
Salad dressing,
mayonnaise-type
6 fl oz
Vegetable oil
9 fl oz
SUGARS AND SWEETS
Sugar, brown
1 oz
Sugar, powdered
3 oz
Sugar, granulated 9 oz
Jelly
8 oz
Molasses
1 fl oz
Pancake syrup
2 oz
Chocolate chips,
semi-sweet
2 oz
Fruit drink
1 gal
Fudgesicles, ice milk
4
OTHER FOOD ITEMS
(Small amounts are
used in preparing the
recipes and other foods
in the menu, purchase
as needed.)
Baking powder
Baking soda
Black pepper
Catsup
Chicken broth, reduced
sodium
Chili powder
Cinnamon
Chocolate drink mix,
powdered
Cumin
Dried onion
Garlic powder
Gelatin, unflavored
Italian herb seasoning
Lemon juice, bottled
Oregano
Paprika
Salt
Soy sauce, reduced
sodium
Vanilla
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RECIPE LIST
MAIN DISHES
Beef and Pork
Baked meatballs 20
Beef pot roast 21
Beef-noodle casserole 22
Pizza meat loaf 23
Saucy beef pasta 24
Southwestern salad 25
Stir-fried pork and
vegetables with rice 26
Fish
Baked cod with cheese 28
Baked spicy fish 29
Spanish baked fish 30
Tuna macaroni salad 31
Tuna pasta salad 32
Poultry
Baked chicken nuggets 34
Chicken and vegetables 36
Oven crispy chicken 37
Turkey-cabbage
casserole 38
Turkey chili 39
Turkey stirfry 40
Turkey patties 41
Vegetarian
Cheese-stuffed potatoes 43
SOUPS
Chicken noodle 45
Potato 46
VEGETABLES
AND DIPS
Baked beans 48
Baked crispy potatoes 49
Potato cakes 50
Ranch beans 51
Scalloped potatoes 52
Shoestring potatoes 53
Chickpea dip 54
SALADS
Macaroni 56
Orange gelatin 57
Potato 58
BREADS AND
HOT CEREALS
Baked French toast 60
Cooked rice cereal 61
DESSERTS
Chocolate rice pudding 63
Oatmeal cookies 64
Peach-apple crisp 65
Peach cake 66
Rice pudding 67
Sugar cookies 68
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HOW WERE THESE MENUS
AND RECIPES DEVELOPED?
The menus and recipes in this booklet show one
way to meet nutrition recommendations from
the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the USDA
Food Guide Pyramid, and the 1989 Recommended
Dietary Allowances. These menus and recipes
specifically show ways you can cut back on fat,
sugars, and salt on a limited food budget.
The list of foods and amounts used for these menus
and recipes reflect the amount of food that could be
used for 1 week for a four-person family with two
adults and two children ages 6 to 11. Pregnant or
nursing women and others with special health
conditions may use these menus and recipes also, but
may need additional foods or supplements.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We would like to acknowledge the contributions of
the staff at the USDA Center for Nutrition Policy
and Promotion in the development of this
publication. We also wish to recognize the invaluable
contributions of the Pennsylvania State University,
the contractor that developed and tested the menus,
food lists and recipes. Finally, we appreciate the
internal reviews conducted by the staff of the Food
and Nutrition Service, the USDA Dietary Guidance
Working Group, the DHHS Nutrition Policy Board
Committee on Dietary Guidance, and the external
review conducted by the nutrition specialists with the
University of Wyoming, University of Florida, and
Colorado State University.
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Contact USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and
Promotion. The address is:
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For additional advice on maintaining a healthful diet,
you may contact your county extension home economist
(Cooperative Extension System), or a nutrition profess-
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can Red Cross, dietetic association, or private practice.
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