Easy Meal for Working Moms

This recipe works great when you are in a hurry, but want to make sure everyone gets a good balanced meal!

THREE STEP STROGANOFF

1 ½ pounds boneless round steak, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (10 ¾ oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
½ cup water
1 envelope onion soup mix
½ cup sour cream
Hot cooked noodles
Minced fresh parsley, optional

In a large skillet, stir-fry beef in oil until no longer pink.  Stir in soup, water and onion soup mix.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.  Stir in sour cream; heat through (do not boil).  Serve over noodles; garnish with parsley if desired.  YIELD: 6 Servings

ORANGE LETTUCE SALAD

8  cups torn Bibb lettuce or salad greens of your choice
3 green onions, sliced
1 can (15 oz) mandarin oranges, drained
¼  cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
4 drops hot pepper sauce
¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted

In a salad bowl, toss lettuce, onions and oranges; set aside.  In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; shake well.  Drizzle desired amount over salad; toss to coat.  Sprinkle with almonds.  Refrigerate any remaining dressing.  YIELD:  8 Servings

CREAM-TOPPED GRAPES

1 pound seedless grapes
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
¼ cup dark brown sugar
Place grapes in six dessert cups.  Combine sour cream and brown sugar until smooth.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.  Spoon over grapes.  YIELD:  6 Servings