Gooseberry Patch - Fast-Fix Meals by Gooseberry Patch

Volume Measurements 1/4 teaspoon 1 mL
1/2 teaspoon 2 mL
1 teaspoon 5 mL
1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons 15 mL
2 tablespoons = 1 fluid ounce 30 mL
1/4 cup 60 mL
1/3 cup 75 mL
1/2 cup = 4 fluid ounces 125 mL
1 cup = 8 fluid ounces 250 mL
2 cups = 1 pint =16 fluid ounces 500 mL
4 cups = 1 quart 1 L Weights 1 ounce 30 g
4 ounces 120 g
8 ounces 225 g
16 ounces = 1 pound 450 g Oven Temperatures 300 F 150 C
325 F 160 C
350 F 180 C
375 F 190 C
400 F 200 C
450 F 230 C Baking Pan Sizes Square
8x8x2 inches 2 L = 20x20x5 cm
9x9x2 inches 2.5 L = 23x23x5 cm Rectangular
13x9x2 inches 3.5 L = 33x23x5 cm Loaf
9x5x3 inches 2 L = 23x13x7 cm Round
8x1-1/2 inches 1.2 L = 20x4 cm
9x1-1/2 inches 1.5 L = 23x4 cm Chicken Fajitas Teresa Potter
Branson, MO Our family loves Mexican food and this is one of our favorite ways to enjoy it. For a lighter meal, serve in bowls without the tortillas...delicious! 1 to 2 T. olive oil 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced 3 to 4 green peppers, sliced 2 red peppers, sliced 1 onion, sliced 1 to 2 T. chili powder 1/2 t. ground cumin salt and pepper to taste 16-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed 2 c. cooked brown rice 10 8-inch flour tortillas Pour enough oil in a large skillet just to coat the bottom; heat over medium-high heat. cooked brown rice 10 8-inch flour tortillas Pour enough oil in a large skillet just to coat the bottom; heat over medium-high heat.

Add chicken and cook just until no longer pink; add peppers, onion and seasonings. Stir-fry until chicken is golden and vegetables are tender. Add tomatoes with juice and beans. Cook until liquid is evaporated; add rice and stir together. Warm tortillas in microwave. Place heaping spoonfuls of chicken mixture onto each tortilla and fold ends over.

Serves 4 to 6. Starting a speedy supper? Check the recipe first, to make sure you have everything on hand before you begin...no last-minute trips to the store for a forgotten ingredient! Beef Skillet Fiesta Kimberly Archer
Sumner, IL My mom used to fix this all-in-one-pan meal often as I was growing up and we all loved it. Now sometimes Ill surprise Mom by making it and having her over for supper. We add a piece of buttered bread and enjoy the memories. 1 lb. oil 1/4 c. onion, diced 14-1/2 oz. can whole tomatoes 12-oz. can corn 1-1/4 c. beef broth 1 t. chili powder 2 t. salt 1/4 t. pepper 1/4 c. green pepper, diced 1/4 c. red pepper, diced 1-1/3 c. instant rice, uncooked In a large skillet over high heat, brown ground beef in oil, chopping into coarse chunks. instant rice, uncooked In a large skillet over high heat, brown ground beef in oil, chopping into coarse chunks.

Drain; add onion and turn heat down to medium. Cook until onion is tender, but not brown. Add undrained tomatoes, undrained corn, broth and seasonings; bring to a boil. Stir in peppers; return to boiling. Stir in rice; cover and remove from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes.

Fluff with a fork and serve. Serves 6 to 8. If your family loves spicy food, why not mix up your own chili powder blend? Fill a shaker with 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 2 teaspoons cumin and one teaspoon each of cayenne pepper, paprika and oregano. Its easy to adjust to your own taste. Honey Chicken Stir-Fry Lynn Ruble
Decatur, IN Measure out the seasonings before you begin to stir-fry...youll find this dish goes together very quickly. boneless, skinless chicken strips 4 T. honey, divided 1 egg, beaten 1/3 c. plus 1 T. water, divided 1 t. water, divided 1 t.

Worcestershire sauce 1/2 t. dried thyme 1/4 t. lemon-pepper seasoning 1/4 t. garlic powder 1/8 t. dried oregano 1/8 t. oil 1 T. cornstarch 16-oz. pkg. frozen stir-fry vegetables 1/4 t. salt cooked rice Combine chicken, 2 tablespoons honey, egg, 1/3 cup water, sauce and herbs; set aside. salt cooked rice Combine chicken, 2 tablespoons honey, egg, 1/3 cup water, sauce and herbs; set aside.

Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken a few pieces at a time; cook and stir until golden. Remove chicken from wok; keep warm. Mix cornstarch with remaining honey and water; set aside. Add vegetables to wok; sprinkle with salt. Cook over medium heat until vegetables begin to thaw; drizzle with cornstarch mixture.

Continue cooking until vegetables are tender; stir in chicken and heat through. Serve with rice. Serves 4 to 6. Use a long-handled wooden spatula for stir-frying, to lift and turn the food easily without scratching the pan. Rustic Kielbasa Skillet Pat Crandall
Rochester, NY This is one of my husbands favorite quick-cook meals, so I make it often. 12 new redskin potatoes, quartered 1 to 2 onions, quartered 1 green pepper, diced 1 T. olive oil 3/4 c. chicken broth 2 T. soy sauce 1-1/2 lbs. soy sauce 1-1/2 lbs.

Kielbasa, sliced 1/2-inch thick In a large skillet over medium heat, cook potatoes, onions and pepper in oil until potatoes are golden. Add broth and soy sauce; cook until potatoes and vegetables are fork-tender. Toss in Kielbasa and cook until heated through. Serves 3 to 4. Smoked sausage is a great choice for fast-fix meals...just heat and serve. Different flavors like hickory-smoked or cheese-filled can really jazz up a recipe, or try smoked turkey sausage for a lean and healthy alternative.

Simple Tater Supper Janie Reed
Gooseberry Patch An old-fashioned favorite thats easy to prepare on short notice. 5 to 6 redskin potatoes, cubed 2 to 3 T. oil 12-oz. can spiced luncheon meat, cubed 4 eggs, beaten 8-oz. pkg. shredded Colby Jack cheese Place potatoes and oil into a hot skillet over medium heat.

Cook, turning often, until golden and nearly done through. Add meat; continue to cook and turn until potatoes are completely cooked. Whisk eggs together; pour over meat and potatoes. Lower heat and continue cooking, turning often, until eggs are cooked. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover for 2 to 3 minutes, until cheese has melted.

Serve immediately. Serves 4 to 5. Let the rest of the family help! Younger children can tear lettuce for salad...older kids can measure, chop, stir a skillet and maybe even help with meal planning and shopping. Speedy Goulash Laura Witham
Anchorage, AK I love goulash! After some experimenting, I came up with what I believe is the easiest and tastiest recipe for goulash. 1 lb. ground beef 1 onion 2 cloves garlic 1 T.

Hungarian paprika 1/2 T. ground coriander 1/2 T. ground cumin 1/4 t. nutmeg 14-1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes 3 T. pkg. elbow macaroni, cooked Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. elbow macaroni, cooked Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat.

While beef is cooking, grate onion and garlic directly into beef; add spices and mix well. When beef is just cooked, drain. Add tomatoes with juice; warm through. Stir in sour cream, salt, pepper and cooked macaroni; serve immediately. Serves 6.