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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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May 13

Make Ahead Taco Meat

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

Make Ahead Taco Meat

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

Apr 21

Three Kinds Of Meatballs

My freezer was getting low on pre-made meals. Meatballs are so versatile; easy to freeze, and toddler friendly, and I love them, too.This day I made three types of meatballs:1. Pork Meatballs. I had one pound of ground pork and one pound of Italia (read full article)

beef, ground beef, ground turkey, hamburger, Sausage

Apr 21

Three Kinds Of Meatballs

My freezer was getting low on pre-made meals. Meatballs are so versatile; easy to freeze, and toddler friendly, and I love them, too.This day I made three types of meatballs:1. Pork Meatballs. I had one pound of ground pork and one pound of Italia (read full article)

beef, ground beef, ground turkey, hamburger, Sausage

Apr 15

Porcupine Meatballs

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

Porcupine Meatballs

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

Feb 03

Meatloaf In A Shell

In a thrift store I found a vintage cookbook: More-For-Your-Money Meat Cookbook. It's full of interesting ideas to stretch your meat.I couldn't wait to try this recipe...... Meatloaf In a Shell1 pound ground beef2 T. minced onions1 t. salt1 t. prep (read full article)

beef, cook ahead, Freezer, ground beef

Jan 11

Easy Hot Pastrami

In my effort to try to use food I already have on-hand, I found a Budding package of pastrami and remembered my mom's "recipe" for a hot pastrami.Melt a pat of butter in a fry pan on medium heat. Add the pastrami in the pan, separating the pieces. (read full article)

beef, bread, mix up

Jan 08

Cheese-Turkey-Burger Pie

Looking for ways to Eat From My Pantry, I had all the ingredients for this pie. CHEESEBURGER PIE1 lb. ground beef (I used ground turkey)1 chopped onion, optional (I used dry minced onions)1/2 tsp. salt1/4 tsp. pepper1 1/2 c. milk3/4 c. Bisquick bakin (read full article)

beef, casserole, cheese, Freezer, ground beef, ground turkey, hamburger

Dec 23

Cranberry Beef

Thank you, A Year of Slow Cooking, for this wonderful recipe: Easy Cranberry Beef2-3 pounds stew meat1 can whole berry cranberry sauce1-2 Tablespoons minced onion1/4 cup soy saucePlace the meat in the slow cooker, sprinkle with minced onion, then the (read full article)

beef, cook ahead, crock pot

Nov 10

Turkey Meatloaf Muffins

I can't pass up a good sale. Ground turkey was on sale a few weeks ago and I stocked up.What a great opportunity to make some Meatloaf Muffins. I modified the Weight Watcher's recipe to what I had on-hand.3 pounds ground turkey2 boxes Stove Top stu (read full article)

beef, cook ahead, crock pot, Freezer, ground beef, ground turkey, hamburger

Oct 09

Cheeseburger Mini Muffins

Serving toddlers all the time, I'm looking for kid-friendly items that I can freeze because I have more time to cook on the weekends rather in the middle of a busy week.I make these to have on-hand. One of the parents of a toddler I care for came in (read full article)

beef, cheese, cook ahead, Freezer, ground beef, hamburger

Sep 23

Crock Pot Italian Beef

I sort of invented this recipe putting together a few ideas from different places.Crock Pot Italian Beef2 Tbs. olive oil1 to 2 Tbs. onion flakes12 oz. can of ginger ale1 Tbs. vinegar6 oz. can tomato paste1 envlope Italian salad dressing mix2 Tbs. Wor (read full article)

beef, crock pot, Freezer

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