Main Course

1 1/2 pounds pork tenderloin, cubed
2 beaten eggs
2 c. water
1 c. flour
2 T. canola oil
3 green peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 c. pineapple chunks, drained
3/4 c. brown sugar
3 T. molasses
1 can redi-cut tomatoes
2 T. cornstarch
1 t. salt
pepper to taste
1 c. white vinegar

In a large mixing bowl combine eggs, flour, salt and 1/4 c. water. Add pork and stir thoroughly, until meat is coated by mixture.

In wok or large frying pan, heat oil and fry pork until brown. Drain meat.

In a large mixing bowl combine, green peppers, pineapple, brown sugar, vinegar, molasses, pepper and 1 1/2 c. water. Pour into large stock pot and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes on medium-high heat.

In a small bowl combine cornstarch and 1/4 c. water. Stir into stock pot. Cook for 1 minute and add fried pork. Simmer on medium low heat for 15 minutes. Serves 6-8.

Best served over fried rice (recipe just posted).

Grocery list:
1 1/2 lb. pork tenderloin
2 eggs
flour
canola oil
3 green peppers
2 cans pineapple chunks (fresh is good, too!)
brown sugar
molasses
1 can redi-cut tomatoes
cornstarch
salt
pepper
vinegar

Approximate cost: $10.50

Meatballs:
1 1/2 cups torn, crustless Italian bread
1/4 c. milk
1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck
2 eggs
1/3 c. chopped parsley
3 T. grated Parmesan cheese
2 minced garlic cloves
1 1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
2 T. olive oil

In a large bowl combine milk and bread crumbs. Let stand to soften. Add ground chuck,eggs, parsley, Parmesan, garlic, salt and pepper. Blend well. Form into 2 inch meatballs.

Heat oil. Cook meatballs over medium high heat turning until browned on all sides. Remove and drain on paper towel.

Spaghetti and sauce:
1 pkg thin spaghetti (Cook according to package directions)
1 can petite cut tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
1 c. water
1/4 c. sugar
3 T. ketchup
1/2 t. oregano
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. pepper
1 small onion finely minced
1 c. sliced mushrooms (optional)
2 T. olive oil
Parmesan–for top

Heat oil. Saute onion, garlic and mushrooms for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, paste, water, sugar, ketchup, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix and simmer on low heat (with the lid on) for 30 minutes.

Layer spaghetti, then sauce, then meatballs and Parmesan on top.

Grocery list:
Olive oil
2 eggs
Italian bread loaf
1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
Parmesan
fresh parsley
1 pod of garlic
1 small onion
olive oil
salt
pepper
oregano
sugar
ketchup
mushrooms
1 can petite cut tomatoes
1 small can tomato paste
1 12 oz package thin spaghetti

Approximate cost: $9.25

Suggested sides:
French Bread
Salad with tomatoes, red onions, and croutons–with raspberry vinaigrette dressing
homemade applesauce–recipe to be posted soon

Total approximate cost: $15.25

4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1 finely chopped onion
1 T. paprika
1 1/2 T. flour plus 1 T. water (mixture)
2 T. olive oil
1 t. salt
1 c. water
1 c. sour cream

Salt and pepper chicken. Brown in oil in stock pot. Remove chicken to saute onion. When onions are traslucent in color, add chicken back to pot. Also, add paprika, flour mixture, water and salt. Simmer for 1 hour with lid on tightly.

Remove lid. Cut chicken pieces in half and add sour cream. Cook on low for 5 minutes more.
Serve over rice.
Serves 6-8

Grocery list:
Frozen bag of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 white onion
paprika
flour
olive oil
sour cream
rice

Approximate cost (serving a family of six): $7.72

Suggested sides:
lima beans
pears
homemade yeast rolls (recipe to follow)
instant chocolate fudge pudding

Total approximate cost: $12.91