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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
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
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
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 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
Apr 14
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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