Recipes from readers

Jul 11, 2002

Cooking for yourself on the road can be a healthy, cost-effective and creative alternative to fast food. Try the following tasty recipes submitted by readers of Truckers News.

· Chicken and Dumplings on the run

· Twinkie Delight

· Scalloped Apples

· Roast and Veggies

· On-the-run Omelette

· Navy Bean Soup

· Ham/Green Bean/Potato Casserole

· EZ Chicken ala King

· Duane’s Freightliner Spaghetti and Meatballs

• Dede’s Barbequed Country Style Ribs

• Dede’s Barbequed Chicken

• Crock Pot Dinner

• Corned Beef and Cabbage

• Chili Dogs

• Chicken and Rice ala Truck

• Beef Roll Ups

• Baked Eggs

• 60mph Stew

Submit your recipes!

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