The weather is getting cooler and the darkness comes earlier these days. Add to that the errands that come with planning for the holidays, and it becomes almost a necessity to have a hearty warm meal on the table in short order.
Here are some ideas and recipes to help keep your family dinners flowing smoothly with minimal work and effort from the cook. Enjoy!
Freezer Meals
Advocates of this method often block out a chunk of time to prepare a freezer full of meals to last several weeks. Most foods can be easily frozen and reheated without sacrificing taste or appearance. Save by purchasing ingredients in bulk to use in several different recipes and save on time by doing all of the prep work at one time. Here are a few ideas.
Slow Cooker
The electric slow cooker has been around since the 1970’s and has simplified meal preparation for so many! There is nothing like throwing the ingredients in to the cooker before leaving in the morning and coming home to a delicious smell in your home. Try some of these great recipes.
Weekly Menu
Having a plan ahead of time and shopping for the ingredients at one time cuts down on a huge amount of time spent at the store and avoids the 5:00 pm conundrum: “What should we have for dinner tonight?” Here is a sample menu.