This post is part of a series for 2016 on real meals served to my family of 7 that conserve energy and time while preserving nutrients. This also serves the secondary purpose of eating out fewer times, providing both nutritional and fiscal benefits. So this is one of those dinners that happened last minute because … Continue reading What’s on the Menu – Last Minute Chicken
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Faux Pho Ga Ramen
Sometimes living in rural Northeast Texas has its downsides. For example, we don't have a really good Asian grocery around here, and I need to buy a good deal of specialty items online. At some point, I accidentally fell in love with real noodles. Pho is a favorite of mine, with its rich and gelatinous … Continue reading Faux Pho Ga Ramen
Better Living Through Leftovers
Earlier this week, I posted on how easy it is to stretch and enrich your meals using scraps and leftovers. For example, got a salad that's less than fresh? Wilt it in melted fat and cook as for greens along with a fresher vegetable. Now, one of the ways that you can reduce your energy … Continue reading Better Living Through Leftovers
Stretch Your Budget and Enrich Your Plate – With Leftovers!
I know, I know. No one really enjoys leftovers. Gracious, I don't even enjoy them as they are. But, have you ever thought of what they could be? Cucumbers wilting? Slice them into coins and freeze them in a single layer on a plate. Once frozen, transfer to sandwich-size zipper baggies for storage. Use them … Continue reading Stretch Your Budget and Enrich Your Plate – With Leftovers!
Fluffy Chicken-Fried Chicken
Everyone has an opinion on fried chicken. This is mine. If you like super crunchy chicken with a dark golden brown crust, you should probably walk away. This is a plate-sized pounded chicken breast, moist and beautiful, in a fluffy cloud of delicate crust. It is a lovely thing, but it's my lovely thing. It … Continue reading Fluffy Chicken-Fried Chicken
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