some one called Alfredo Mostaccioli

1 (16 ounce) package mostaccioli
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Combine heavy cream and butter in a Dutch oven or large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Heat until butter melts, stirring occasionally; be careful not to bring mixture to a boil. Stir in Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Toss with cooked pasta and serve immediately

costs bout £7.00

serves 8

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Salsa Chicken:

1 bottle of Salsa (any type).        $2.00
1/3 cup brown sugar.
2 chicken breasts                       $3.00
2 fresh tomatos                         $1.50

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.

Chop the tomatos into 8 pieces per tomato. Mix the salsa, brown sugar, and tomatos in a bowl. Put the defrosted chicken in a deep pan, then cover them with the salsa mix. Put in the oven until the salsa mix turns brown and boils. (Approximately 20-30 minutes).

Take out, enjoy!

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My boyfriend's mom showed me this... I didn't eat any because of the gelatin but she LOVES them. It's kind of like a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich... only cheaper, and funner.

Ingredients:

1 packet of kool-aid mix (any flavor)    >$1.00
Peanut butter
1 slice of bread.

Slice the bread in half.
On one half of the bread spread a layer of peanut butter. Then open the package of kool-aid mix and sprinkle a thin layer on the peanut butter. Put the other half of the bread on top.

Cost: less than $1.00

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INGREDIENTS:

2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 cups pecan pieces and halves
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut in pieces
PREPARATION:

Combine sugar, milk, and water in a 2-quart saucepan; heat to boiling stirring constantly. Cook until mixture reaches soft ball consistency (235°).Remove from heat; stir in pecans, vanilla, and butter. Immediately drop by tablespoons onto wax paper.

I know I said I'd get exact prices but I don't know when I'll have the conveniency to do so. I just wanted to make this contest look more active because I think it's a great idea.
Estimated price (i'm not good at estimating, but I'm estimating at the most) - $10, most probably less. But these things are GOOD man, it's worth it.

(Edited by 2 find myself at 12:02 am on May 24, 2006)

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 large onion, sliced
2 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 parsnip, peeled and cut into large chunks (optional)
4 cups water, or as needed
3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
1 cup coarsely chopped leeks
chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oil over medium heat in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Add lamb pieces and cook, stirring gently, until evenly browned. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the onion, carrots, and parsnips and cook gently alongside the meat for a few minutes. Stir in the water. Cover and bring to a boil before turning the heat down to low. Simmer for 1 hour or longer, depending on the cut of meat you used and if it is tender yet.

Stir in potatoes, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, before adding leeks and rosemary. Continue to simmer uncovered, until potatoes are tender but still whole. Serve piping hot in bowls garnished with fresh parsley.

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Kool-aid sandwhiches.  

My boyfriend's mom showed me this... I didn't eat any because of the gelatin but she LOVES them. It's kind of like a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich... only cheaper, and funner.  

Ingredients:  

1 packet of kool-aid mix (any flavor)    >$1.00
Peanut butter
1 slice of bread.  

Slice the bread in half.  
On one half of the bread spread a layer of peanut butter. Then open the package of kool-aid mix and sprinkle a thin layer on the peanut butter. Put the other half of the bread on top.  

Cost: less than $1.00

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Original recipe yield: 4
Prep Time:15 Minutes
Cook Time:1 Hour 45 Minutes
Ready In:2 Hours  
Servings:4 (change)  

 
INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon olive oil  
2 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces  
1/2 teaspoon salt  
freshly ground black pepper to taste  
1 large onion, sliced  
2 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks  
1 parsnip, peeled and cut into large chunks (optional)  
4 cups water, or as needed  
3 large potatoes, peeled and quartered  
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (optional)  
1 cup coarsely chopped leeks  
chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)  

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oil over medium heat in a large stockpot or Dutch oven. Add lamb pieces and cook, stirring gently, until evenly browned. Season with salt and pepper.
 
Add the onion, carrots, and parsnips and cook gently alongside the meat for a few minutes. Stir in the water. Cover and bring to a boil before turning the heat down to low. Simmer for 1 hour or longer, depending on the cut of meat you used and if it is tender yet.  

Stir in potatoes, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, before adding leeks and rosemary. Continue to simmer uncovered, until potatoes are tender but still whole. Serve piping hot in bowls garnished with fresh parsley.

Irish Stew

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this is the best cake biscuit thing ever its chocolate caramel and shortcakey stuff i perfected my own recipie, and this makes 24 squares and beleive me you will eat the lot.

cost about $5-10

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PECAN PRALINES WOO!

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup evaporated milk
2 cups pecan pieces and halves
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons chilled butter, cut in pieces
PREPARATION:

Combine sugar, milk, and water in a 2-quart saucepan; heat to boiling stirring constantly. Cook until mixture reaches soft ball consistency (235°).Remove from heat; stir in pecans, vanilla, and butter. Immediately drop by tablespoons onto wax paper.

I know I said I'd get exact prices but I don't know when I'll have the conveniency to do so. I just wanted to make this contest look more active because I think it's a great idea.
Estimated price (i'm not good at estimating, but I'm estimating at the most) - $10, most probably less. But these things are GOOD man, it's worth it.

(Edited by 2 find myself at 12:02 am on May 24, 2006)

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I like how you copied that right out of a book.

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HAWAIIAN MEATBALLS  

1 can (1 lb. 4 oz.) pineapple chunks, drain well, reserve juice
1 lb. ground beef
1 egg
2 slices fresh bread, crumble
1 tsp. instant onion
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/8 tsp. allspice

Mix beef and all these ingredients below together and pineapple juice. Mold small mounds around pineapple chunks. Place in 12 x 8 x 2 inch dish. 2 tablespoons reserve juice. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or microwave on high for 4 minutes. Pour all juice off. Make sauce with: 1/2 c. ketchup 1/3 c. brown sugar.

This cost me about $4 to make because I already had a can of pineapple and the ketchup and stuff.  The only thing I had to buy was the ground beef.  If you need to buy everything, I say it won't come out to more than $10.00 and the only thing you will use all of is the pineapple and the beef.  Everything else is there for anything else you want to make.

As for the time it took, maybe 25-30 min. in all, at the most.  Plus, maybe I'm a weirdo, but I love the feeling of mixing all the stuff together with my hands (of course I washed them).  The feeling of all the cold stuff squishing stuff through my fingers was divine.

...now I sound creepy.

(Edited by MoonlitEden at 1:50 am on May 30, 2006)

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Because, in a world of moral ambiguity, laughter, though
fleeting, is the only certainty.