I mentioned in my Menu Planning On A Budget video that I like to use the "cook once, eat twice" method. Planning ahead by cooking parts (or in this case, all) of one meal while working on another one saves time and helps me to execute my weekly menu plan. Here's an example of how this works… Continue reading Cook Once, Eat Twice {Pasta Edition}
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Weekend Meal Prep {Menu Monday}
Happy Monday! Before you get into today's post, you need to check out my mom's brand new site! She's been blogging for almost 7 years (bravo!), but today she's officially moving to a new home on the internet. 🙂 She is rolling out a beautiful new site that reflects her style and heart in blogging. And… Continue reading Weekend Meal Prep {Menu Monday}
BBQ Chicken Casserole
I’ve mentioned what I fan I am of the “Cook once, eat twice” method. It’s such a time and money saver! Last week I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts to make BBQ chicken in the crockpot. We ate half of the meat at supper, and I chopped up the rest for another meal. I came… Continue reading BBQ Chicken Casserole
One Batch of Meatballs – Two Meals
My husband requested meatballs for our supper menu last week. I had one big package of ground turkey from Costco in my freezer, and I decided to employ the cook once, eat twice strategy. I've heard the lovely Jen from Balancing Beauty and Bedlam talk about this strategy, but I've watched my mom let her freezer… Continue reading One Batch of Meatballs – Two Meals
