In an effort to implement consistent meal planning, the children and I began to brain storm some recipes to add to our new "Family Plan" chart.  I was super motivated to fill a weeks worth of meals, yet with limited access to cookbooks and my limited cooking passion, I got a Brain Freeze and struggled to complete the menu :-(

Sadly, my children had lots of quick/fast-food type meals (hamburgers, tacos, pizza rolls,)  which is an area reserved for special occasions like family night.  Obviously, these aren't every day dishes, but they were at the top of their list. So, it was left up to me and perhaps an assignment for them to research as well.

Today, I'm happy to share that I recently overcame my meal planning challenge by visiting one of my preferred websites:


www.hillbillyhousewife.com

I gladly copied over a dozen recipes and will gradually implement them into our weekly meal planning process over the next few scheduling cycles. 

Finally, one thing that I want to emphasize is the value of a slow cooker.  Right now, I'm juggling many responsibilites, so planning ahead and relying on my slow cooker are super helpful.  If you're struggling in this area I highly reccommend this cooking option.

(As always, your tips/feedback is appreciated)

 


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Pauline
05/17/2011 09:09

We are enjoying the ideas on this site:

http://theprudenthomemaker.com/default.aspx

She has a bunch of food storage ideas too.

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Rivka
05/17/2011 11:05

Shalom akhotee!

Here's a recipe for fettuccini alfredo that my children love. I add spinach every time, I also add tuna or chicken depending our taste.
It's SUPER simple!!!

Whipping cream/heavy cream -- however much you put in the pot will yield about that same amount!

parmesean cheese. I would say two parts cream, one part cheese. So, two cups cream, one cup cheese.

Salt, pepper, garlic to taste.

Stir emphatically, graciously, often -- like making cream of wheat. If you dont the cheese will stick to the bottom of the pan and will burn.

Cook your spinach (or thaw out the spinach) and toss it in. Mix it. Spinach is the ONLY vegetable we find appealing in alfredo sauce.

It's AWESOME and my family would be happy to eat it on a weekly basis lol.

I have a couple of simple, tasty, non-junk-food-ish meals that I make over here. If I get a moment I'll email them and you can use them if you WANT to...

Love your family and y'all's ministry!!!

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