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This is the day of the week when my fridge is the most chaotic! (photo below). Three days...
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This is the day of the week when my fridge is the most chaotic! (photo below). Three days of making lunches for the kids, after school snacks and dinners means Wednesday is a market/toss out stuff/organize the fridge day.
I'll toss out the leftovers (in the tupperwear), fruit and veggies going bad and any expired dairy products.
My biggest fridge challenge is that we have a very small, no frills fridge. I'd love to update but it's not on the list of "big purchases" this year
Thanks for this topic! You helped me remember that it's time to shop and organize!
Suz

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I'll toss out the leftovers (in the tupperwear), fruit and veggies going bad and any expired dairy products.
My biggest fridge challenge is that we have a very small, no frills fridge. I'd love to update but it's not on the list of "big purchases" this year
Thanks for this topic! You helped me remember that it's time to shop and organize!
Suz

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Reply: Creative Ways to Use Leftovers?
Like mbartos, I always use chicken cooked chicken for two or three meals. We like to buy...
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Like mbartos, I always use chicken cooked chicken for two or three meals. We like to buy the hot roasted chicken from the local supermarket and will have that with a steamed veggie and fruit. The next night I'll use it to make chicken enchiladas in the crock pot.
Butterfly, chili nachos sound great! I'll have to try that once the weather here cools down. I'm in Southern Califronia and it's supposed to be in the upper 90s here tomorrow
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Butterfly, chili nachos sound great! I'll have to try that once the weather here cools down. I'm in Southern Califronia and it's supposed to be in the upper 90s here tomorrow
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Reply: who taught me to cook?
No one Unfortunately, my mom was not interested in food preparation at all. My dad...
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Unfortunately, my mom was not interested in food preparation at all. My dad grilled but didn't share his skill with my brother and I.
As a result, my brother and I both married "foodies" that rock it out in the kitchen. We've made sure that our kids are exposed to cooking so they don't end up like us!
Interestingly, although I can barely boil water, I'm obsessed with the food network show "Chopped" and "Cupcake Wars"!
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Unfortunately, my mom was not interested in food preparation at all. My dad grilled but didn't share his skill with my brother and I.
As a result, my brother and I both married "foodies" that rock it out in the kitchen. We've made sure that our kids are exposed to cooking so they don't end up like us!
Interestingly, although I can barely boil water, I'm obsessed with the food network show "Chopped" and "Cupcake Wars"!
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Reply: Recipe Swap! Greek Yogurt is the way to go!
I'm a traditionalist - have greek yogurt with berries and maybe a sprinkle of granola. I...
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I'm a traditionalist - have greek yogurt with berries and maybe a sprinkle of granola.
I also make smoothies with yogurt, a ripe banana, frozen mango and any other fruit I have on hand. When I make smoothies for the kids, I add in some spinach and carrots - they can't even taste it.
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I also make smoothies with yogurt, a ripe banana, frozen mango and any other fruit I have on hand. When I make smoothies for the kids, I add in some spinach and carrots - they can't even taste it.
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Reply: Favorite Seasoning Blends?
Thanks for sharing butterfly! I'll have to forward this to DH (he handles all the...
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Thanks for sharing butterfly! I'll have to forward this to DH (he handles all the grilling)
A few years ago, I decided to try and make my own taco seasoning because the bag of powder I was using just didn't appeal to me.
I use this one: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/taco-seasoning-i/
I cook it with ground turkey for turkey tacos and in the crock pot on chicken breasts.
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A few years ago, I decided to try and make my own taco seasoning because the bag of powder I was using just didn't appeal to me.
I use this one: http://allrecipes.com/recipe/taco-seasoning-i/
I cook it with ground turkey for turkey tacos and in the crock pot on chicken breasts.
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Reply: Recipe Swap: Something's Fishy!
Hi Chrissy! I have started observing "Meatless Monday" so we are trying lots of...
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Hi Chrissy!
I have started observing "Meatless Monday" so we are trying lots of different fish recipes.
So far, the one that was the biggest hit with my meat-loving husband and picky daughters was panko coated tilapia.
I don't really follow a recipe but here's what I do to get it on the table:
Rinse and pat dry talipia fillets
Heat oven to 375
Melt butter and add a little fresh lemon juice.
Mix a cup of unseasoned panko, a dash or two of Old Bay Seasoning.
Dip filets in butter mixture, roll in the panko mixture.
Place in lightly greased pan, bake 12-14 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
YUM!!!!
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I have started observing "Meatless Monday" so we are trying lots of different fish recipes.
So far, the one that was the biggest hit with my meat-loving husband and picky daughters was panko coated tilapia.
I don't really follow a recipe but here's what I do to get it on the table:
Rinse and pat dry talipia fillets
Heat oven to 375
Melt butter and add a little fresh lemon juice.
Mix a cup of unseasoned panko, a dash or two of Old Bay Seasoning.
Dip filets in butter mixture, roll in the panko mixture.
Place in lightly greased pan, bake 12-14 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
YUM!!!!
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Reply: What are your plans for Memorial Day? Menus and m...
YES! We go to a friends pool every year - used to be childless and ten years later there...
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YES! We go to a friends pool every year - used to be childless and ten years later there are 1/2 dozen kids!
The menu varies but has gotten slightly healthier over the years with more non-meat choices.
I always bring my famous deviled eggs and my husband carves a watermelon in some wacky shape.
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The menu varies but has gotten slightly healthier over the years with more non-meat choices.
I always bring my famous deviled eggs and my husband carves a watermelon in some wacky shape.
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Reply: One Year After the Gulf Oil Crisis - Are You Eatin...
Great topic! I'm always confused about which fish is safe anyway. I would avoid giving my...
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