by Laura Macklem | Feb 24, 2016 | Main Dishes |
It’s been a week of chicken catastrophe. First, after I bought a 40 pound box of chicken leg quarters because they were only 35 cents a pound, and if you wanted the deal you must take the whole box. I was thinking the leg quarters were individually frozen, so...
by Laura Macklem | Sep 15, 2015 | Canning |
I was at our homeschool group, from 8:40-3:30, including travel time. My family likes to eat at 5 p.m., so I needed a solution. Before I left for our group, from the freezer I took homemade, frozen stuffed red bell peppers. When I got home, I threw the peppers in the...
by Laura Macklem | Dec 12, 2013 | Main Dishes |
Aldi has boneless, skinless chicken breasts this week for $1.49 a pound. Yippeee!!! That is the lowest I have ever paid. You must stock up at this price. But instead of just freezing them just plain, freeze some in marinade. Also, freeze some pre-cooked and shredded...
by Laura Macklem | May 2, 2013 | Main Dishes |
Not to brag, but I feel like this is rather brilliant. Boil-in-the-bag slow roasted chicken? Oh yes, it works, and the chicken tastes just as good as it did coming fresh out of the oven. I’ve been doubling recipes as much as I can, and freezing half for another...
by Laura Macklem | Feb 20, 2013 | Main Dishes |
Chives are best known as a topping for baked potatoes, but this mild member of the onion family can be used in a variety of ways. Chives are wonderful in salads, sauces, and marinades. And did you know the purple flowers of chives are edible? Just pick them, wash, and...