Subj : Towing the Line was: Chic
To   : Ruth Haffly
From : Dave Drum
Date : Sun Jul 14 2024 05:25:00

-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Carol Shenkenberger <=-

 RH> Wedon't have that much but doing well on Social Security and Steve's
 RH> retirement/disability. We have several CDs, TSP and IRAs tucked away
 RH> for the future.

My brother is sitting pretty on that front. He has his union pension, 
school board pension and Social Security. His wife has the school board
pension and Social Security. They are making (he says) more than when
they worked. I, OTOH, have just Social security and my part-time job at
AutoZone to pad that out. Cashed out my investment plan to pay off my
little house - so, it's "doable".

 RH> Today is a cool (mid 70s) and very wet day so we're going to do a
 RH> lasagne for supper. Bought a couple of Rao's brand lasagnes a few
 RH> months ago (BOGI sale) and tucked one in the freezer. They're not bad,
 RH> not as good as my home made but a lot better than Mrs. Stouffer's. (G)

The only Stouffer's I get is their Spaghetti w/meat saue. It's a nice
supper for one - nuke it for the stated 6 1/2 minutes, stir to mix and
sprinkle some sawdust (shaker can Parm) over it and dig in. I've been
going through the various offerings of "Healthy Choice Cafe Steamers"
as they are put on special offer. Plus the bowl of the steamer is nice
when washed and saved as a serving bowl for picnics, oe cereal, or any
use where a shallow, non-breakable vessel would come in handy. One of
my favourites there is Chicken-broccili fettucine Alfredo. It's as good
as what I've had at many restaurants and (usually) U$3.49/serving.

MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06

      Title: Broccoli Chicken Alfredo
 Categories: Poultry, Vegetables, Pasta, Cheese, Sauces 
      Yield: 4 servings

      2 c  Uncooked whole wheat penne
      3 c  Chopped broccoli; thawed
      1 lb Boned, skinned chicken; in
           - 1/2" cubes
      2 cl Garlic; minced
      1 c  Alfredo sauce
    1/4 c  Grated Parmesan cheese; more
           - for sprinkling at table
    1/4 ts Pepper

  Cook pasta according to package directions, adding the
  broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

  Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray,
  saute chicken until lightly browned. Add garlic; saute
  1-2 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink
  and garlic is tender.

  Drain pasta mixture; add to the pan. Stir in the Alfredo
  sauce, cheese and pepper; cook and stir until heated
  through.

  UDD NOTES: I use either Classic or Bertolli jarred sauce
  for this depending on what's on sale. Rao's is excellent
  but pricy. If I don't have whole wheat pasta in stock I
  use 'regular' pasta. It's all good.

  Terrie Fontenot - Fresno, Texas 

  Makes: 4 servings

  RECIPE FROM: https://www.tasteofhome.com

  Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

MMMMM

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