under $10.00 Spaghetti

*Note: Depending on the grocery store you shop at.
Plus this recipe is for vegans/vegetarians as well.

Serves: 4

4 pkg. Ramen
 2-3 cups tomato sauce
 Frozen vegetables (ratio vary on size)
1-2 cans spam or tuna ( if your using spam, chop into small pieces)* omit if vegan

Directions:

 Boil water, add noodles cook for 3 mins.
Drain the water from noodles, add spam or tuna to the sauce and pour over noodles and serve.


Tip: If your wanting to go meatless, but want the flavor of meat.
add the meat flavor to your sauce as its cooking, or just save the packets for flavoring  homemade soups. You can also use ketchup if you do not have tomato sauce, or tomato paste.

Question:

 How is this for your budget?

Summer sundae pizza

1 pkg. Store brought cookie dough 
2 cups Ice cream (your favorite flavor)
1/4 cup chopped peanuts
1 1/2 cups whipped cream
12 cherries with stems

Directions:
Spread cookie dough out onto a pizza pan, and bake for according to package.
Once finished allow the cookie to rest before applying all your ingredients.
And enjoy!

Serves: 12


Question:

What your favorite topping on a sundae?

The Uptown burger

*Note: This recipe can be made for vegetarian/ vegan as will.
The vegetarian/ vegan version will be underneath this recipe.

The burger joint:

1 (2lbs) ground meat (your choice)
2 Tbsp. Minced onions
3 Tbsp. Cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. Old bay seasoning
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup breadcrumbs

 Load me up station:

1 1/4 lbs. Cheese 
2 Tbsp. Fresh mushrooms
2 Tbsp. Bacon chopped

Married to marinade:

 2 cups milk
 1 pkg ranch dressing (vary on the ounces)
2 Tbsp. Peppercorns

* Note: double up if need more marinade

Directions:

 Divide the mixture into six equal portions and shape into balls.
Cut cheese into six pieces and add the mushrooms, plus bacon.
Flatten the balls slightly to make patties, Place into marinade and flip well to combine.
 Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Heat the butter & 1 Tbsp. Oil in a large fry pan. 
Pressing with a spatula to flatten slightly. Cook over medium heat for 2-3 minutes each side, or until the patties are browned & the cheese melts.

 Serves: 6

THE UPTOWN BURGER: Vegetarian/ Vegan

The  burger joint:

3 (16 oz) cans pinto beans
1 cup brown rice, cooked
2 Tbsp. Minced onions
3 Tbsp. Cayenne pepper
 1  Tbsp. Old bay seasoning
5 cloves roast garlic
2 large eggs * omit if vegan
 3/4 cup oat flour

Load me up station:

1 1/4 lb cheese * omit if vegan
2 Tbsp. Guacamole
2 Tbsp. Mushrooms


Directions:

Mash beans mix in all ingredients, batter should be slightly moist.
 Divide the mixture into six equal portions and shape into balls.
Cut cheese into six pieces and add the guacamole, plus mushrooms.
Flatten the balls slightly to make patties, Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes each side, or until the patties are browned & the cheese melts.

 Serves: 6


Question:

 What topping would  you put on this burger  to complete it?

Living with....Food allergy!

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Introducing you to a different side of food, while making it your own.
 There is a way that you can still enjoy the meals you love, just remove the ailing food.
How is it done? Why its quite simple.
First you know what triggers your system reaction, remove that triggering food.
Like if your gluten sensitive you eliminate all gluten products.
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Shark tank spritzer

*Note: Kid friendly beverage

 1 liter club soda
  Cherries
Lime 
Ice

Garnish with: Swedish fish on toothpick

Direction:
Juice cherries in a juicer, then add the juice to the club soda.
Spritz lime at the last minute

Serves: 4 cups

*Note: To make this into an adult drink, add your favorite alcoholic beverage.

S'more Nacho

* Note: this recipe is an oldie with a twist


Graham crackers (break them in half)
Marshmallows
 Chocolate syrup
 Chocolate chip (if you want extra chocolaty fun) 

Directions:

Break the Graham cracker in half to look like chips.
Add butter into pot to melt marshmallows, once marshmallows are melted.
Drizzle the marshmallows, chocolate syrup, onto graham cracker. And jazz it up with chocolate chips.

Serves: vary on the amount of mouths  your feeding

Question:

Can you see this being served at a movie theater?

Summer heat Sandwich

* Note: with this sandwich you control the temperature.

Sandwich Station:

Texas Toast bread
Tomatoes (sliced)
Onions (sliced)
Meat (your choice)
Pepper Jack cheese
 Jalapeño pepper (sliced)
Olives (sliced)
Pickles (sliced)
Lettuces (chopped)
Sriracha paste (use as spread)
Mayo 

Direction:
Build your sandwich, but don't forget the vinaigrette.

Sandwich vinaigrette dressing:

5  garlic  cloves minced
 1 tsp. Dried oregano
 1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
 1/4 tsp. Crushed red pepper flakes
 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 
1/3 cup olive oil

Directions:

In a small jar add minced garlic cloves, oregano, salt, pepper, vinegar and olive oil. Shake it up then apply a drizzle on your sandwich. Refrigerator left over vinaigrette.

Serves: 4

* Note: 
Homemade vinaigrette dressing can only last for, only a few days.

Question:
What's your best way to build a sandwich, and does it matter how the ingredients are placed?