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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.
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)
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)
I'm always looking for a new way to dress up a turkey burger. I like to keep a bunch made up in my freezer for quick meals. I was excited to come across this High Five Recipe. I changed mine up just a bit: I mixed 2.5 pounds of ground turkey with (read full article)
Well, I'm a bit surprised that I am still Eating from the Pantry and freezer. I haven't yet felt like I'm out of anything except drinks, dairy or produce, which has been just about the only things I've had to buy throughout this challenge. As we're (read full article)
This is a photo of my leftover food from Chili's. I knew I wanted to eat it for lunch, so about an hour before, I dumped the doggie bag into the mini crock pot. An hour later, everything was heated through and it came out pretty good. The fries wer (read full article)
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)
Keeping with the Eating From The Pantry Challenge and trying to serve more nutrient foods to the toddlers (and me!), I decided to make these hearty muffins. I had four boxes of Jiffy corn muffins, so I made a double batch. Cheesy Corn Muffins1 cup L (read full article)
Remember when I made Pie Plate Pizza? I made several pizza crust dough balls and put them in the freezer.Well, a few days ago, hubby wanted to make pizza. I reminded him of the dough I tossed in the freezer.He put it in the microwave on defrost for (read full article)
I've always wanted a panini maker. I'm sure this has been done a hundred times before, but the George Foreman Grill makes a great Grilled cheese! It works for just about every type of grilled cheese, but I find heartier bread works best. This sandw (read full article)
That box of mac 'n cheese with the little cheese packet, isn't very nutrient, although it's a toddler favorite and inexpensive and easy to make.For years, I have added a handful of shredded cheese to add more nutrition.After my Toddler Tuna Toss post (read full article)
I have some rice cakes that need to be eaten and I was trying to come up with a creative way to eat them.I sprinkled Cheddar cheese on two rice cakes then baked in a 400 degree oven for 5 minutes (just until the cheese melted). It turned out yummy! (read full article)
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)
Yummy and easy--some of my favorite words, especially when used together! This pie is both of those!I found this recipe Impossibly Easy Mac ’n Cheese Pie at Betty Crocker and couldn't wait to try it.1cup uncooked elbow macaroni (3 1/2 oz)2cups shr (read full article)
This is a family favorite. Our Army Boy always requests it when he's home :).Chicken Enchilada Casserole8 ounces tortilla chips2 cups shredded cheese1 can cream of chicken soup1 can cream of mushroom soup1 soup can milk1 teaspoon garlic powder1 teas (read full article)
I needed a quick dinner. I found some cheese and bacon.....just had to figure out how to put it together. I also found some English Muffins. So I came up with this.......Bacon & Cheese MuffinEnglish muffin, split and toastedmayo or Miracle Whi (read full article)
I got so excited when I found this easy recipe for sausage and cheese balls and I had all the ingredients on hand . . . Easy Sausage & Cheese Balls1 1/2 cups biscuit mix3 or 4 cups shredded cheese1 pound bulk turkey sausageMix biscuit mix and che (read full article)
Here I am again, with a bit of boneless, skinless chicken breast leftover. Looking in my fridge, I have tortillas and cheese, too.Spray the pan with cooking spray, put a tortilla down and turned the heat to medium.Spread some shredded cheese on the (read full article)
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