1990's EASY DINNER IDEAS - Pantry Cooking Ideas from Betty Crocker!

Betty Crocker is back with some Easy Dinner Ideas! I'm trying three recipes from Easy Weeknight Dinners, a booklet published in 1992. This little book is packed with tips, tricks, and pantry cooking ideas to help you get dinner on the table. ITEMS FROM THIS VIDEO Easy Weeknight Meals (1992) https://amzn.to/3XOabvy Ball Plastic Lids for Mason Jars https://amzn.to/3zzbJQO Pepper Grinder (similar) https://amzn.to/4ejmoOE Ove Glove https://amzn.to/4d9jtH9 OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT ENJOY 1970s Bisquick Recipes https://youtu.be/EGlnIm_95ME Betty Crocker Recipes Playlist https://bit.ly/3J2aWt5 1980s Budget Recipes https://youtu.be/KbyvMAkOIHc ------------------------------ MEXICAN BEAN BAKE (pg 41) 1c Bisquick baking mix 1/4c salsa 1 can (16oz) refried beans 1 can (4oz) chopped green chilies, undrained 3/4c salsa 3oz shredded cheddar cheese Toppings: 1c shredded lettuce 1 medium tomato, chopped 1/4c sour cream or plain yogurt Heat oven to 375. Grease square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Mix baking mix, 1/4c salsa, the beans, and chilies. Spread in dish. Top with 3/4c salsa and the cheese. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until set. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Top with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. GREEN SALAD WITH WALNUTS (pg 81) Creamy mustard dressing (below) 6c bite size pieces of leaf or Bibb lettuce 1c coarsly chopped walnuts freshly ground pepper Prepare Creamy Mustard Dressing (below). Toss lettuce and walnuts. Serve with walnuts and pepper Cream Mustard Dressing 1/4c mayonnaise or salad dressing 3Tbsp half and half 1/2 to 1tsp dry mustard 1/4tsp garlic powder 1/4tsp salt Mix all ingredients. HERBED TUNA SPAGHETTI (pg 24) 7oz uncooked spaghetti 1/4c half and half 1/4c margarine or butter 1Tbsp chopped fresh or 1tsp dried basil leaves 3/4tsp chopped fresh or 1/4tsp dried oregano leaves 1/4tsp garlic powder or 1/2tsp instant minced garlic 9 1/4oz can tuna, drained 1/2c sliced pimiento stuffed olives 1/4c grated Parmesan cheese Cook spaghetti as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat half and half, margarine or butter, basil, oregano , and garlic powder to boiling in 2 quart sauce pan. Stir i tuna, olives, and cheese. Boil and stir 1 minute. Drain spaghetti. Spoon tuna mixture onto hot spaghetti. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. ------------------------------ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:41 Mexican Bean Bake 6:04 Green Salad with Walnuts 10:22 Herbed Tuna Spaghetti 14:05 Cookbook Chat - Betty Crocker's Easy Weeknight Meals (1992) ------------------------------ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/CookingAllTheBooks INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/_cookingthebooks_ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cookingallthebooks WEBSITE: https://www.cookingthebooks.net/ ------------------------------ MY FAV KITCHEN GEAR - seriously, I use this stuff ALL the time: - Twist Whisk: https://amzn.to/3tDvFPo - Geometry kitchen towels: https://www.geometry.house/?ref=AnnaB15 - use my link for 15% off! - 1/4 Sheet Pans (to hold my prepped ingredients!): https://amzn.to/46S9IKE - Ove Glove: https://amzn.to/3CkmyV5 - Small offset spatula: https://amzn.to/3GB9Rb7 - OXO Mini Angled Measuring Cup: https://amzn.to/3Gx2osz - GIR Silicone Spatula: https://amzn.to/3ImvNIs ------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: Links included above may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. You are not required to click through any of my links, and there is no additional cost to you.