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cindys on April 4th, 2008

I had written an article on my planned experiment for cooking for the month just before Easter. With my family coming down for the day and planning Easter dinner, it got put off for a few weeks. I don’t think that I am going to be able to buy all the groceries at once so [...]

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cindys on March 20th, 2008

This recipe is also from the “Don’t Panic — Dinner’s in the Freezer” cookbook. I like this one because it doesn’t take a lot of cooking time on the actual serving day. Honey Pecan Chicken 6 Boneless Chicken Breasts Marinade 1/2 cup olive oil 2 t fresh thyme, minced 3 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 [...]

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cindys on March 18th, 2008

One thing a little different about the Cooking Ahead or Once A Month Cooking is that it takes a tiny bit more planning. Or at least, more planning all at once. I think I actually spend more time figuring out my menus on a daily/weekly basis than when I do it all at once. Since [...]

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cindys on March 18th, 2008

Whether you cook a week in advance or a month in advance, cooking ahead or Once A Month Cooking can save both time and money. Buy in Bulk – This usually results in a savings of 10-20 cents per pound for meat. Take advantage of coupon savings by buying larger quantities of sale items. Plan [...]

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