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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 11

Still searching . . .

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

Pizza Muffins

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

Chocolate Chip Biscuits

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

Orange-Maple Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Acorn Squash

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

Cooking Today . . .

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

Cooking Today . . .

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

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 22

Sweet & Sour Meatballs

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

Sweet & Sour Meatballs

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 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

Apr 14

Tropical Chicken CousCous

I've been thinking about this Chicken with Fruit Couscous for a while. It's been a while since I've had any. I wanted to make some, but simplify it. I got a grocery store rotisserie chicken for a good price and decided to use that. I made a huge, (read full article)

Chicken, cook ahead, crock pot, Freezer, fruit

Apr 14

Tropical Chicken CousCous

I've been thinking about this Chicken with Fruit Couscous for a while. It's been a while since I've had any. I wanted to make some, but simplify it. I got a grocery store rotisserie chicken for a good price and decided to use that. I made a huge, (read full article)

Chicken, cook ahead, crock pot, Freezer, fruit

Apr 12

Cheddar Ranch Burger Disaster!

I have made Cheddar Ranch Turkey Burgers successfully. In our new house it's necessary for me to cook ahead and have meals ready to go, because I do not have access to my kitchen during the work day. It was time to make up some more burgers for lun (read full article)

cook ahead, Freezer, ground turkey

Apr 12

Cheddar Ranch Burger Disaster!

I have made Cheddar Ranch Turkey Burgers successfully. In our new house it's necessary for me to cook ahead and have meals ready to go, because I do not have access to my kitchen during the work day. It was time to make up some more burgers for lun (read full article)

cook ahead, Freezer, ground turkey

Apr 11

Spaghetti Sauce

I don't think I've made spaghetti sauce the same way twice, lol. I started adding tomato sauce or some sort of canned tomatoes to jarred spaghetti sauce to stretch it. Now, I like the stretched sauce better than straight out of the jar. Today I had (read full article)

cook ahead, crock pot, Quick Fix Ahead, Side Dish

Apr 11

Spaghetti Sauce

I don't think I've made spaghetti sauce the same way twice, lol. I started adding tomato sauce or some sort of canned tomatoes to jarred spaghetti sauce to stretch it. Now, I like the stretched sauce better than straight out of the jar. Today I had (read full article)

cook ahead, crock pot, Quick Fix Ahead, Side Dish

Apr 08

Applesauce Brats

I've made Crock Pot Applesauce Sausage and Bratwurst and Apples. I wanted to try it a bit differently, so I mixed this up..... I slightly defrosted the bratwurst and cut into bite-sized pieces.In a bowl I mixed about 2 cups applesauce, 1/4 cup apple (read full article)

cook ahead, crock pot, Freezer, fruit, Sausage

Apr 08

Applesauce Brats

I've made Crock Pot Applesauce Sausage and Bratwurst and Apples. I wanted to try it a bit differently, so I mixed this up..... I slightly defrosted the bratwurst and cut into bite-sized pieces.In a bowl I mixed about 2 cups applesauce, 1/4 cup apple (read full article)

cook ahead, crock pot, Freezer, fruit, Sausage

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