Since it's the last day of the month, that means it's time to organize next month's meal plan. As usual, there are items on the menu each week that are "interchangeable" - something in the freezer/pantry that isn't fresh in the fridge. That way if something else comes up or plans change - I'm not wasting any food. Also, my other important meal planning tip - cook twice as much meat for a meal, and use it a day or two later for another dinner - this saves a lot of time because the meal is already half cooked and ready to go. For example, I may cook a family pack of ground beef (which is already cheaper than just buying the 1 pound package needed for the meal) and then I'll use it one night for Mexican food and another night for a meaty pasta sauce. This makes week-night meals sooooo much easier! Here's what's on the menu for October. I love some of the "fall" recipe items I have on there - Hearty Hodgepodge, Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, Jack-O-Lantern Sliders, Chicken Stuffing Bake... More on these recipes to come soon with my Fall Tasting Party blog entry and my Halloween-themed foods post! Stay tuned!
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AuthorI love writing romance novels, editing other people's novels, planning parties (heavy on the theme food!) and watching movies. Cooking has also become a passion of mine (because you can't have a proper party without food!) and I love finding new hobbies when I can squeeze them in. Archives
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