Two-Ingredient Main Dishes

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Imho, a recipe that calls for more than one chopped vegetable is

not " quick. " Dinner on the table fifteen minutes

after I take off my hat is " quick. " I would like to

see more quick food on this list.

 

I am collecting two-ingredient main dishes that serve two (not

including seasonings). Here are two. Either can be made in the

microwave. Does anyone else have any?

 

Spaghetti in Five Minutes

 

1 pint stewed tomatoes (preferably home-made)

1 package ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet), broken up a

little

(Seasonings: oregano, basil, pepper, thyme? Depends

on the tomatoes.)

 

Place tomatoes in saucepan, stir in noodles, bring to simmer on

medium heat while preparing side dishes, season, garnish and serve.

(Add a little wine if it starts to stick.) Side dishes:

garlic bread, tossed green salad.

 

We can bushels of overripe tomatoes (rejects from a farmers'

market in the summer). If you buy 14.5 ounce cans of stewed

tomatoes at Costco, the cost of each serving is 90 cents (77-cent

tomatoes, 13-cent noodles at 8 packets for a dollar).

 

Potatoes Pronto

 

1 large can baby potatoes, rinsed, with a little water for

steaming

1 package seasoned feta cheese (or vegan equivalent)

(Seasonings: cracked black pepper?... depends on which

feta you bought)

 

Steam potatoes until hot, covered, on high or medium heat while

preparing side dishes; drain, toss with feta in serving dish, garnish

and serve. Side dishes: greens, plate of mixed

pickles.

 

This came from a very busy friend who lives on a sailboat.

If you use fresh baby red potatoes instead of canned, cook them

tender, then proceed.

 

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Kathy Hill 757/583-0080; fax 757/480-7223

9628 Salem Street, Norfolk, VA 23503

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kathy hill wrote:

>I would like to see more quick food on this list.

I hope this counts!

Feta Schetta

1 package or about 1 cup herb and garlic feta cheese (or plain if you

want, herbed is more fun if you can find it!)

about 3 medium fresh diced tomatoes

french bread/baugette, sliced

olive oil

3 cloves minced garlic

1) Mix the garlic and oil, let sit while you dice the tomatoes and slice

the bread, or longer if you have the time.

2) drizzle and spread oil mix over bread slices

3) cover bread with tomatoes and feta

4) bake at 350F(ish) for 8-12 minutes, until everything is toasty and

brown (keep an eye on it, it will burn fast!)

again, all ingredient amounts are entirely subjective!

serve with salad, or as an appetizer, or alone.