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Leftovers On Purpose -LOP- is about how I make meals ahead and store in my freezer :). It includes ideas for feeding daycare toddlers, as well as what I do to keep Weight Watcher's Point-friendly items available for myself. The same ideas would work for feeding a busy family.
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Jun 21
This is a crockpot recipe is one of my favorite taken from the cookbook Miserly Meals: Healthy, Tasty Recipes Under 75¢ per Serving. 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1/2 C water 1 tsp vinegar 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp garlic (read full article)
Chicken, crock pot, Freezer
Jun 11
I find it odd that I can't find a good bread machine banana bread recipe. I thought that would be a common thing. I suppose I could use my old-stand-by Kitchen Aid recipe and skip the bread machine but something keeps me on the search. &n (read full article)
bread, Breakfast, cook ahead, Freezer
Jun 09
I was excited when I came across this Pizza Muffin recipe from What A Crock. All the toddlers (and me) enjoy the Cheeseburger Muffins, and it will be nice to have another variation of a muffin. Pizza Muffins2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour2 teas (read full article)
bread, cook ahead, Freezer
Jun 07
When I came across this recipe for Chocolate Chip Breakfast Biscuits, I knew I had to try it. Chocolate Chip Breakfast Biscuits3 c. flour 1/3 c. sugar 1 1/2 T. baking powder 3/4 t. salt 1/2 c. butter 1-2 c. chocolate chips 1/2-1 c. milk 1. In a lar (read full article)
bread, Breakfast, cook ahead, Freezer
Jun 01
One of my favorite Food Network shows is Quick Fix Meals. She has a wonderful recipe for Maple-Orange Chicken with Acorn Squash and Sweet Potatoes.I didn't know what hoisin sauce was, so I looked for a recipe and found this one.I decided to stray a (read full article)
Chicken, cook ahead, crock pot, Freezer
May 31
This is a "tried and true" recipe I've made over and over. I'm not even sure where I got it. It's easy to put together ahead of time, then toss in the freezer for later. Touch of the Orient Chicken 10-12 chicken drumsticks an (read full article)
Chicken, crock pot, Freezer
May 31
I have been putting off bulk cooking for some time. I took advantage of this long weekend to get caught up and fill my freezer. Here's what I made:Brown Bag BurritosHoney Cinnamon Wheat Bread (recipe coming later this week)Homemade Dog Food Orange (read full article)
bread, Chicken, cook ahead, Freezer, LOP
May 31
I have been putting off bulk cooking for some time. I took advantage of this long weekend to get caught up and fill my freezer. Here's what I made:Brown Bag BurritosHoney Cinnamon Wheat Bread (recipe coming later this week)Homemade Dog Food Orange (read full article)
bread, Chicken, cook ahead, Freezer, LOP
May 13
Taco meat can be used for more than just tacos.My favorite way to make taco meat is to add a package of taco seasoning mix to a pound or two of ground beef. I fry it up and drain. I put in individual portions in Ziploc sandwich bags. I will reheat (read full article)
beef, cook ahead, Freezer
May 13
Taco meat can be used for more than just tacos.My favorite way to make taco meat is to add a package of taco seasoning mix to a pound or two of ground beef. I fry it up and drain. I put in individual portions in Ziploc sandwich bags. I will reheat (read full article)
beef, cook ahead, Freezer
May 03
My lunch stash of turkey burgers is getting low. Ground turkey is on sale, so it's time to make some more.I've made flavored turkey burgers before. I wondered if I could find some other recipes to add flavor to turkey burgers. I found one recipe I (read full article)
Freezer, ground turkey
May 03
My lunch stash of turkey burgers is getting low. Ground turkey is on sale, so it's time to make some more.I've made flavored turkey burgers before. I wondered if I could find some other recipes to add flavor to turkey burgers. I found one recipe I (read full article)
Freezer, ground turkey
Apr 22
Last week I came across this recipe for Sweet and Sour Meatballs Over Rice. It sounded almost good. I wanted to tweak it and make it freezer friendly. 20 oz can pineapple tidbits, drained – reserve the juice1 tablespoon minced onion1 teaspoon min (read full article)
cook ahead, Freezer, fruit, Pork, Rice
Apr 22
Last week I came across this recipe for Sweet and Sour Meatballs Over Rice. It sounded almost good. I wanted to tweak it and make it freezer friendly. 20 oz can pineapple tidbits, drained – reserve the juice1 tablespoon minced onion1 teaspoon min (read full article)
cook ahead, Freezer, fruit, Pork, Rice
Apr 19
With a new bread machine in the house, I went on a search for recipes. I've had a lot of fun going through this collection from AllRecipes.com. I just had to try this Dill Pickle Bread recipe: Ingredients1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C (read full article)
bread, Freezer
Apr 19
With a new bread machine in the house, I went on a search for recipes. I've had a lot of fun going through this collection from AllRecipes.com. I just had to try this Dill Pickle Bread recipe: Ingredients1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C (read full article)
bread, Freezer
Apr 18
There's a new addition to my kitchen.......a bread machine!!! Hubby got it for me at a local thrift store for just $12. It is well taken care of and works great! It came with a small recipe book, but no manual. I've found this page from Hillbilly (read full article)
bread, Freezer
Apr 18
There's a new addition to my kitchen.......a bread machine!!! Hubby got it for me at a local thrift store for just $12. It is well taken care of and works great! It came with a small recipe book, but no manual. I've found this page from Hillbilly (read full article)
bread, Freezer
Apr 15
I have come across the recipe for Porcupine Meatballs here and there, but never tried to make them. Today I wanted to give it a try. I started with this recipe from Cooking During Stolen Moments. I wanted to double it, so I made the full six-cups (read full article)
beef, cheese, cook ahead, crock pot, Freezer, Rice
Apr 15
I have come across the recipe for Porcupine Meatballs here and there, but never tried to make them. Today I wanted to give it a try. I started with this recipe from Cooking During Stolen Moments. I wanted to double it, so I made the full six-cups (read full article)
beef, cheese, cook ahead, crock pot, Freezer, Rice