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Baking Day Part 3 | The Results

November 3, 2009

I am completely worn out.  Completely. Here’s why:

Meals:
(2) Vegetarian Chili (un-vegetarianized, my husband requested that I add ground beef)
(1) Veggie Lasagna (large – will feed our family at least 2 meals)
(4) Breakfast Hot Pockets, 3 – 4 per package (these turned out HUGE!)
(5) Cinnamon Rolls, 4-5 per package (there were 6, exchanged with friend for [...]

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Baking Day Part 2 | Making Progress

November 3, 2009

I am nearly done cooking!  Though, I have lost steam and it’s taking me longer to get things done because I’m tired.  I am encouraged though by how much I’ve accomplished!  Nearly everything has been crossed off my list!  I am having a bit of an egg crisis though and may not be able to [...]

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Baking Day Part 1 | Baking List

November 3, 2009

It’s Baking Day!  What is “Baking Day”, you ask?  Baking day is when you spend a large chunk of time cooking several meals for the purpose of freezing for later use.  In 6 – 8 hours I can make enough meals to last our family an entire week (or more) plus various other things.
Baking Day [...]

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Menu Plan Monday 5/4 – 5/10 + Upside Down Pizza Recipe

May 4, 2009

Monday:  Leftovers
Tuesday:  Chicken Alfredo, Breadsticks, and Salad
Wednesday:  Grilled Steak, Baked Potatoes, and Veggies
Thursday:  Upside Down Pizza (recipe below) and Salad
Friday:  Italian Porkchops, Veggies, and Dinner Rolls
Saturday:  Dinner at Family Get-Together
Sunday: Mother’s Day + Wedding Anniversary = I’m not cooking ~
Upside Down Pizza
Ingredients:
2lb. hamburger
1 c. chopped onion
2 8oz. tomato sauce
1 pk. dry spaghetti sauce mix
1 [...]

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Menu Plan Monday 4/6- 4/12 + Crockpot Roast Recipe

April 6, 2009

My friend and I have teamed up in an effort to spend less time cooking and get out of our “dinner ruts.”  We will each be cooking three meals this week and doubling them to give each other three different meals.  Cooking double doesn’t take much extra time or money and we’ll get to try [...]

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Corned Beef Leftovers?

March 18, 2009

St. Patricks day is over and I’m sure many of you had a traditional meal of Corned Beef and Cabbage.  If you have any leftovers you might be wondering what you are going to do with them.  I have the perfect recipe for you!  It is easy, tasty, and best of all, frugal!  You most [...]

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