Quick Recipes

Is this your Morning Routine?

One very resourceful mum uses a steamer, does the veggies and puts them on. If the meal has just come out of the freezer she will put it in the microwave to thaw. Once this is done she sits down with a glass of wine or alternatively a coffee and catches up with the family on their day. It is a great family time and although this time may be short, it does show that Mum is relaxed and prepared to spend time with Dad and the kids.Two pieces of freezer/Ziploc bags, in big gallon sizesParsleyWell, one solution is to buy food in bulk, cook the meat and freeze it. This does seem to work really well for some families. This just leaves simple tasks when you arrive home from work – do the veggies and reheat the meat. Of course we need to remember to get the meat out of the freezer although if you have time, try to get it out in the morning and put it in the fridge to thaw in readiness for later on.Now not everyone is going to agree with this idea as they would prefer to cook their meals as they eat them. That is fine if you are using something that cooks quickly such as steak, chops etc. However items such as casseroles, roast lamb, kebabs and even schnitzels are ideal menu items for cooking and freezing.Food processor/blenderMost of your high-end kitchen stores will have some stoneware, you can get stoneware from Pampered Chief, and you can even get it at discount stores. The difference is the quality of the stoneware. You are going to have to do some research to find what is best for you. If you want your stoneware to last a long time then you need the best you can afford. After you have done your research on stoneware, choose one pan and buy it you want to make sure that you like it if you like it then you can buy a set of them. You might even want to buy a set for a friend or family member. Believe me when I say they will love it. If you know a Pampered Chief consultant then you can ask them all about their stoneware.Want to be eco-friendly then cooking with stoneware is a good idea. Stone is a renewable resource, going green is the in thing but do not do it because it's in vogue do it because you want to. Using renewable resources helps the earth and helps teach kids that even little things help. Stoneware does not leach anything into your food so your food comes out tasting like it should. Cooking is not the only thing you can do with your stoneware; making ice cream layer cake does not require any cooking and comes out looking great.DillThe steamer beeping alerts her that it is time to put the dinner out – all is in readiness. She pops the meat in the microwave and by the time she has put the veggies on the plate the meat is heated - NO STRESS!RosemaryNow add the herbs and spices to the processor. You can add 1 tbsp of each for just the right amount of seasoning. Cover food processor again and blend the mixture. Mix these for about 30 seconds. After that, store the fine crumbs inside an airtight container and keep them where it is cool and dry. Use these homemade crumbs as coatings for chicken, fish, meatballs and meatloaf.To get you started, you need the following materials:

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Author: Maureen Hamilton