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Three Meals from Spaghetti Meat Sauce
I quite often make up a large batch of meat sauce. The first night I make spaghetti and meat sauce. I serve this with tossed salad, garlic bread). The next night, I make pizzas on flat breads using the sauce, and shredded cheese.
Posted on: 06/02/2009 | 2 Feedback(s)
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Bake a Few Potatoes Ahead
Whether you purchase potatoes in bulk and they're coming close to their expiration date, and/or you simply like short cuts for daily meal preparation, try this: Bake up a few taters ahead.
Posted on: 04/06/2009 | 3 Feedback(s)
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Have a Dedicated Recipe Computer
I've been an avid cookbook collector for over 40 years with literally hundreds of cookbooks! Because there are special recipes that my family likes in each cookbook, I used to find myself on the floor with piles of cookbooks around me as I tried to find a specific recipe.
Posted on: 01/27/2009 | 9 Feedback(s)
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Try McCain Baby Cakes For Latkes
Instead of messing up the kitchen making latkes, try the Baby Cakes by McCain. I purchased them at Target, in the frozen potato section. Yummy!
Posted on: 12/10/2008 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Cook Ahead for Faster Meal Prep
I do not have much time for cooking in the evening after work. So I try to cook some things ahead, like ground round and chicken.
Posted on: 02/22/2008 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Make Ahead Pasta
Cook 2 lbs. of any pasta (spaghetti, rotini, etc.) in a big pot of salted water until desired texture. Drain and rinse with cold water. Put into a large plastic container, cover with paper towel and refrigerate.
Posted on: 02/20/2008 | 0 Feedback(s)
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Make Your Own Instant Oatmeal
I wanted to share a tip with all those busy moms who love instant oatmeal, but can't stand those awful prices. I take regular oatmeal and put it in my blender and just give it a few zaps, to break up the oats. You can add different ingredients to make it taste better.
Posted on: 10/12/2007 | 4 Feedback(s)
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Quick Meals for a Busy Mom
My kids start football season next week, and I'm going to have 4 days of evening practices. What meals can I make during the day that all I have to do is heat on the stove or toss in the oven quickly when I get home?
Posted on: 08/22/2007 | 13 Feedback(s)
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Premix Muffins The Night Before
My grandchildren and my husband love muffins for breakfast and as snacks. Sometimes mornings are very hectic at our house, so I have started premixing my muffins in the evening.
Posted on: 06/04/2007 | 1 Feedback(s)
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Frozen White Sauce Cubes
Instead of using canned soup in casserole recipes, I use frozen white sauce cubes I make from a book called "Make Your Own Groceries" by Daphne Metaxas Hartwig.
Posted on: 05/22/2007 | 1 Feedback(s)
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