COOKING ON A BUDGET A Guide to Stretching Your Dollars and Still Preparing GREAT Meals - Hazox Compliance Solutions
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
COOKING ON A BUDGET
AA Guide
Guide to
to Stretching
Stretching Your
Your Dollars
Dollars and
and
Still
Still Preparing
Preparing GREAT
GREAT Meals
Meals
hazoxcompliancesolutions.com
hazoxcompliancesolutions.com
Cooking on a Budget
The world is on ‘pause’ right now, with each passing day, Government and Health O cials
are urging more and more that people stay at home, practice safe social distancing, and only
venture out for essentials.
These changes have brought forth a myriad of challenges for individuals and families alike.
Many are experiencing the strain that uncertain economic times and inability to have regular
access to everyday activities (like casual trips to the grocery store, etc.) brings. This directly
impacts how and what we eat – making it more challenging for everyone to plan meals that
are not only healthy, ful lling, but also – budget-friendly.
At Hazox, we are a family – we believe in community, in neighbors helping neighbors, and
for many of us, our most cherished memories happened around the dinner table with those
we love most. For this reason, we wanted to help take the stress out of meal planning, to bring
you an assortment of recipes that can be adapted to any needs. For individuals needing a great
comfort meal, couples looking to reconnect over date night, and families who want to get the
kids involved and engaged. We’re all about coming together right now – as safely as we can –
to bring a bit of normalcy and familiarity back to our days.
We invite you to explore these recipes and then share with us your nal products on social
media using the hashtag #CookingWithHaz.
Now more than ever, these recipes will bring warmth to your household while giving you the
con dence that you are making meals that can stretch, saving you time, money, and hopefully
a bit of your sanity!
Now, if you’re ready to deep dive into this culinary adventure with us, we invite you to start
scrolling and immersing yourself in the idea of better – and more delicious – days to come!
hazoxcompliancesolutions.com
Cooking on a Budget
Table Of Contents
“Sloppy” Joe’s 3
A family classic with alternate options for those who are meatless!
Cheddar Chicken Casserole 5
You’ll love this one so much that it will be added to your regular
meal rotation!
“Big Mac” Bowl 7
Craving a little junk food tonight but want to make sure you’re still
eating well?? Try this recipe on for size!
Creamy Tomato Soup 9
No matter how busy your day was, whatever stress you may be
feeling, a warm bowl of tomato soup is a go-to for many to “cure
what ails” them!
Skillet “Pizza” 11
Are you in need of a ‘pizza’ x but don’t want to spend the money
or can’t order in? We’ve got you covered!
hazoxcompliancesolutions.com
Cooking on a Budget
“Sloppy” Joe’s
So, we know what you’re going to say – how is a sloppy joe healthy? With a good serving of
veggies (and a great way to sneak these into the bellies of picky eaters), sloppy joes o er a great
well-rounded meal that is cost-e ective and prepared in little to no time at all! Try
substituting ground beef with ground turkey OR lentils for an even healthier alternative! No
buns in the house? No problem!! Toasting up some sliced bread will make the perfect
“cushion” for this delicious and lling meal! A reminder that canned and frozen veggies
always work well.
Logistics:
Total prep time will take you about 5 – 10 minutes.
Cook time will range between 20 – 30 minutes
For a total start to nish time of 30 – 40minutes!
What you’ll need (single or couples serving):
½lb Ground Beef / Turkey OR 1 can lentils
½ cup each shredded carrot and/or zucchini
½ onion, diced
¼ cup celery, diced
½ cup ketchup
hazoxcompliancesolutions.com
Cooking on a Budget
1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
½ tablespoon garlic
And for a little kick (optional) 1 teaspoon chili powder
What you’ll need (family serving):
1lb Ground Beef / Turkey OR 2 cans of lentils
1 cup each shredded carrot and/or zucchini (OR leave these out and just double your
“meat”)
1 onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon garlic
And for a little kick (optional) 2 teaspoons chili powder
How to:
1. Cook your “meat” (ground beef, turkey, or lentils) to their appropriate internal temperature with
the onion and celery.
2. Add remaining ingredients, combine well.
3. Let simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, toast buns or sliced bread – if you do not have a toaster, the broiler on your over
works well.
5. Spread mixture on toasted bun or bread and ENJOY!
hazoxcompliancesolutions.com
Cooking on a Budget
Cheddar Chicken Casserole
Don’t let the name confuse you – this cheesy and delicious pasta-based casserole pairs a ton of
avor with a good dose of healthy ingredients. This quick and easy dinner is the perfect meal
for weeknights or weekends and is sure to become an instant favorite in your home! We are
providing the full-scale (family-sized) recipe below but invite you to cut this in half for a great
solo or couple’s x!
Logistics:
Total prep time will take you about 10 – 15 minutes.
Cook time is 50 minutes.
For a total start to nish time of about an hour!
What you’ll need:
3 cups of dried pasta – feel free to use whatever is on hand, but we recommend Rotini or
any other type that will hold its shape while also gripping sauce well.
1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (cubed) – previously shredded / frozen chicken
works well here too (2 cups worth!)
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (or any seasoning that is on hand and to your liking!)
hazoxcompliancesolutions.com
Cooking on a Budget
½ teaspoon Garlic Salt
¼ teaspoon Pepper
2 tablespoons Olive Oil (feel free to use Vegetable or Canola instead)
1 can of Cream of Mushroom (or Cream of Chicken) Soup
1 cup Sour Cream
½ cup Milk (whatever is on hand!)
2 cups of Broccoli (fresh or frozen – if frozen, steam rst and lay out to dry to avoid
watering down your casserole)
2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup of regular cheddar cheese (use whatever is on hand here – the taste won’t be
a ected drastically if you’re using cheddar, mozzarella, or any other blend!)
½ cup of French’s Crispy Fried Onions (crackers or toasted bread crumbs work well here
too!)
How to:
1. Preheat your oven to 375 Degrees F (190 Degrees C).
2. Boil pasta and cook for 1 minute less than al dente, refer to package for cooking time.
3. While the pasta is cook, season chicken with Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add the chicken and sear, tossing occasionally, for about 3 - 4
minutes.
5. Add broccoli and cook for an additional 3 - 5 minutes, drizzling some additional oil as
needed.
6. In a small bowl, combine the soup, milk, sharp cheddar cheese, and sour cream, then
add the cooked chicken and broccoli.
7. Drain the pasta and combine it with the casserole ingredients.
8. Lightly grease a 9 x 13inch casserole dish (or whatever is available) and add the casserole
lling. Top with regular cheddar cheese, cover, and bake for 20 minutes.
9. Remove the cover, top with crispy fried onions, and bake for an additional 8 minutes.
10. Allow the casserole to cool slightly, then it’s time to serve, eat, and enjoy!
hazoxcompliancesolutions.com
Cooking on a Budget
“Big Mac” Bowl
We get it; being stuck at home can make even those of us who don’t traditionally love fast-
food start to crave some of the “classics.” When was the last time you even had a Big Mac??
Whether it has been years or hours (no judgment!), this recipe is sure to please – a healthy dose
of veggies (this is salad based, after all) combined with delicious avors that are SURE to have
everyone asking for “more, please!”
Logistics:
Total prep time will take you about 10 minutes.
Cook time is 20 minutes.
For a total start to nish time of about half an hour!
What you’ll need:
1lb ground beef or lentils (frozen burgers/”veggie burgers” are an excellent substitute if
needed)
½ cup of diced onions
1 cup of shredded cheese
hazoxcompliancesolutions.comCooking on a Budget
6 cups of lettuce (or cabbage), shredded
4 Mini Dill Pickles, sliced
1 cup of Thousand Islands Dressing OR:
“Special Sauce”
1/2 cup Mayonnaise
4 tablespoon Dill pickle relish ( nely chopped pickles work too!)
2 tablespoon Yellow mustard
1 teaspoon White wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
How to:
1. In a skillet over medium-high heat brown the ground beef, cook the lentils OR thaw the
frozen patties and chop up.
2. When almost cooked through add the onions and continue cooking until the “meat” is
cooked and the onions are translucent.
3. Drain the grease, and add salt and pepper to taste, then set aside.
4. In the same skillet add a small amount of olive oil and the shredded lettuce or cabbage.
5. Sauté until lettuce or cabbage is slightly softened, then salt and pepper to taste.
6. Divide the lettuce or cabbage between bowls, top each with a portion of the “meat”.
7. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese and top with pickle slices.
8. Add the dressing or “special sauce” over the top, pour yourself your carbonated beverage
of choice and enjoy this very happy meal!
hazoxcompliancesolutions.comCooking on a Budget
Creamy Tomato Soup
Warm, creamy, avorful ... what's not to like?? If like us, your mouth waters at the thought of
a delicious bowl of tomato soup, then this recipe is SURE to please! Quick and easy, this
tomato soup pairs amazingly well with grilled cheese, tuna melts, or even just some toasted,
buttered bread! Great for dinner with plenty to spare for lunches the rest of the week! Enjoy!
Logistics:
Total prep time will take you about 5 – 10 minutes.
Cook time is 20 minutes.
For a total start to nish time of about half an hour!
What you’ll need:
3 (15 oz) cans of italian style diced tomatoes (or opt for about 5 and ½ cups diced fresh
tomatoes, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, etc. to taste!)
2 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
hazoxcompliancesolutions.comCooking on a Budget
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1 whole onion nely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or whatever is on hand/to your liking)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup of heavy cream (to make 1 cup of heavy cream, mix 2/3 cup of whole milk with
1/3 cup melted butter – basically a 2:1 ratio!)
1/2 cup of parmesan (or any on hand) cheese, grated/shredded
How to:
1. Heat olive oil over medium high heat, adding and sautéing onions for 3-4 minutes until
soft.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in tomatoes, stock, salt, sugar, seasoning and pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
5. Using a stick blender (or any on-hand blender), blend soup until smooth.
6. Mix in cream and cheese.
7. Serve topped with additional cheese, this makes an AMAZING accompaniment to
grilled cheese, tuna melts, or even served on its own with some bread and butter!
hazoxcompliancesolutions.comCooking on a Budget
Skillet “Pizza”
If Friday night pizza is one of the things you always look forward to – know this, you’re not
alone! But we also know that in times of economic uncertainty, or when you’re just trying to
budget a little tighter, take out of any kind can become labeled an ‘unnecessary expense.’ We
want to help you preserve your Friday night pizza party – adding a little are that is sure to
keep the kids entertained. This ‘recipe’ has a LOT of variables – mainly, each individual’s
topping preference, so be sure to have some fun with this one!
Logistics:
Total prep time will take you about 5 – 10 minutes.
Cook time is roughly 2 - 4 minutes.
For a total start to nish time of about 10 to 15 minutes, WOW!
hazoxcompliancesolutions.comCooking on a Budget
What you’ll need:
Tortillas or atbread, enough for each person to have the serving amount of their choice
1 can of tomato paste or pizza sauce (whatever is on hand)
2 Cups of Shredded Mozzarella (again, to each person’s preference)
Butter or margarine
Toppings:
Pepperoni
Sausage
Peppers
Onion
Tomato
Olives
Etc. - the possibilities are endless, have fun with this!
How to:
1. Spread butter onto ONE side of your tortilla or atbread and place in warmed skillet
over medium heat.
2. Add tomato paste or pizza sauce and then cover with shredded mozzarella cheese.
3. Add toppings of your choice.
4. Cover the skillet and cook until cheese is melted, and toppings are ‘cooked’
5. Remove from skillet, plate, cut into 4 “slices” and enjoy!
6. Repeat this process for each person’s mini personal pizza!
7. Repeat again for seconds, thirds, again – no judgement!
hazoxcompliancesolutions.comCooking on a Budget
On a nal note, we want to encourage you all to have fun with your meals right now. While
times may be a bit tough, and we may be feeling a little uncertain, now more than ever, we
want to come together with the ones we love (or just show up for ourselves) making and
enjoying meals that are both balanced AND delicious.
This isn’t a time for stress, for gourmet-style dinners, for stretching beyond our means. That
does not mean we can’t enjoy mealtime – and use it as an opportunity to shut the world out
and just be.
We welcome you to contribute any recipe ideas you have and love that might help others in
this time by posting on our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/hazoxcompliancesolutions.
Thank you for contributing to our e orts to better the lives of our clients, our community,
and our global ‘neighbors’ worldwide with your donation, and we hope you enjoy making
and enjoying these recipes in your own home.
Sincerely,
The Hazox Compliance Solutions Family
hazoxcompliancesolutions.comCOOKING ON A
BUDGET
The world is on ‘pause’ right now, with each
passing day, Government and Health Of cials
are urging more and more that people stay at
home, practice safe social distancing, and only
venture out for essentials.
These changes have brought forth a myriad of
challenges for individuals and families alike.
Many are experiencing the strain that uncertain
economic times and inability to have regular
access to everyday activities (like casual trips to
the grocery store, etc.) brings. This directly
impacts how and what we eat – making it more
challenging for everyone to plan meals that are
not only healthy, ful lling, but also – budget-
friendly.
hazoxcompliancesolutions.comYou can also read
