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I am going to start putting up the question of the week again. Feel free to email me questions you would like to discuss at jeanine@wahm.com.
This week's question: Do you cook or eat out the majority of the time? If you do cook, what type of meals do you cook? Share your favorite recipes especially those that are low fat and healthy for us. We all need some help finding great tasting healthy recipes!

Cook, unfortunately. (I'm not much of a cook!) The only time we get takeout is if I beg DH to bring something good home to eat. Then we get either pizza or chicken teriyaki, usually.

I make simple things, no recipes really....soft tacos, mac & cheese, hamburgers, salads, etc. Hope to find some good recipes in this thread!

We used to eat out a lot more often, but have cut it back substantially in recent months. So we *might* eat out once a week or so now.

So that leaves me to cook and I'm not all that great at it, and if you want my honest opinion, don't really care for doing it either. http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley36.gif

I cook as healthy as I can with 1 child who is a picky eater and 1 who will eat anything. I will try to get together some of my recipes later on, but one of the family's favorites is my pizza. http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif It's just basically a homemade (or you can buya whole wheat crustin the store pre-made) made from a wheat flour/white flour mix, low-sodium pizza sauce (this summer I am actually going to can my own - so even healthier!) and lots of veggies, turkey pepperoni, mushrooms, and low-fat cheese. I coat the pizza pan with a garlic & olive oil cooking spray - YUM!

OH, and since summer is almost here - lots and lots of grilling. Lean cuts of meat, fish, and veggies.

I cook at home all the time. Maybe once a week I will pick up dinner but that is a maybe. I have been (in my spare time) putting together a cookbook with easy recipes that I may try to sell in the future. I make my own raviolli's that are to die for. Make a bunch a head of time, freeze, and then take from frozen to boiling water. In about 15 minutes you have a meal

catrdogd,
do you have any healthy recipes that you can share? With the majority of americans overweight I think we all could use some help.




I enjoy cooking if it's a simple and easy recipe, I don't like the 2 hour cooking marathon with 20 ingredients. But, it is so hard to find these quick and easy recipes that are healthy.

Either that or you have those recipes that call for ingredients that you will only use for that one recipe. I just need basic ingredients that I will continue to use everyday.

Am I asking for too much?? http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley36.gif

I cook most the time but nothing special, mostly things thatare done in 30 min or so. Some of the foods I got from back of boxes or http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf

I don't use the "one time" ingredients. That costs too much!. I use the usual that everyone should have. What type of recipe would you like? I have one I make with beef and brocolli and it only takes about 1/2 hour. Tell what foods you like. I have searched for about 15 years on the net for recipes and still have them. I have tested them and if I like them and others liked them then I put them in a book which I am trying to turn into an e-book someday. I also have my grandma's old recipes. By the way, I am a grandma too so you can tell how old the recipes are.

I cook almost everyday. We might eat take out once a month for dinner. Occasionally it's just hotdogs and fries, but I usually do a meat, starch, vegetable deal.

Chicken(roasted whole), baked potatoes, broccoli

Beans w/ham, rice, cornbread

Fresh chicken fingers, fries, salad

Spaghetti, Garlic bread, salad

Potato stroganoff (potatoes cut like fries, browned hamburger, onions, cheese, milk) in casserole dish, canned vegetable

Chicken stir fry with carrots, onions, broccoli + whatever veggie is in season, over rice

Shrimp fried rice with eggrolls

Shrimp, fish, and fries, hushpuppies, coleslaw

I keep homemade wheatbread on hand for all meals. Raw veggies like carrots, cucumbers, celery, bellpeppers with dip.

Pasta, sauce (Alfredo or cheese) tuna or chicken and frozen peas and carrots for a one pot meal.

Wings, rice canned corn.

Roaster meal...Chuck roast, potatoes and carrots.

Hmmm maybe I should create a cook book. I haven't even thought about desserts, breakfasts, and lunches.

I admit sometimes I get bored with it all and fix grilled cheese and soup or lunchmeat sandwiches and chips.

Mostly cook. We keep it pretty simple. Pot roast, chicken with rice, spaghetti...things like that, with vegetables of course. We eat lunch out on a saturday a few times a month but dinner out is less frequent. (Usually a special occasion.) I would love to see some fast & healthy recipes to add a little variety to our meals.http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif

I cook myself most of the times. Going out is nice to but I really love to cook and also think that I am quite good at it, so I usually have home-made dishes!

I'll try to compile a few of our favorites within the next week and post here when it is completed.

I hardly eat out, mainly because I can't afford it on a regular basis, being on a tight budget means I shop in bulk and store things. It also gives me much control of what goes into my body.

Mostly I cook home ,however there have been period in my life when I
used to go out to eat , that because I was not living in my house not
even my country but in different one. Generally ,I find eating out
quite expensive .

I'm not a big cook, so we do eat out a few times a week. http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley9.gif I'd love to see some quick,easy meal ideas for a family of 4 with picky eaters.

Werarely eat out.

I bought a Showtime rotisserie last month and we've been using it alot with chicken quarters sprinkled with Watkin's Poulty seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simple, but delicious and inexpensive. Quarters usually cost between 49 cents to 89 cents a pound here. Serve with some baked potatoes and veggies. You have great meal! I do WW so eating at home is easiest for me.

I also like to do a lot of OAMC recipes and keep them in the freezer for the days I don't want to cook. Waiting on bf to buy me a new freezer soon so I can go crazy filling it up with meatballs, casseroles, and other yummy stuff. I'm still working on adding recipes to my website soon. I've been cleaning house, looking for a job, and SFG gardening. I need to take the time to post them.

Cook...trying to take 3 two year olds out, can be a bit "rowdy", I guess you can say. My days of eating out, are limited, lol.

We cook atleast 6 out of 7 days a week, sometimes 7 out of 7, lol. I love to cook though. But I do get sick of figuring out what to make every day, so I recently started meal planning for a week, and its been great!

We cook 95% of the time. But around here, eating in is just as yummy--we just have to wash the dishes afterwards! ;)

When eating out we like to order things we can't/won't make at home.

We eat out about once a week!

I love to cook though! I have learned to whip up quite the meal over the past few years, if I do say so myself ;).

Tonight we had -

Rosemary lemon chicken
Homemade spicy oven fries
Corn

and beer ;).

I eat in most of the time, although I am not much of a cook.

Thank you for the slow cooker recipes!

Eat out most of the time....I know, I know....http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley9.gif

cook I hate it but with a 2 and 4 year old it is very hard to go out

Cook most of the time...occaisionally go out.

LOVE grilling everything in the summer...especially kabobs loaded up with fresh veggies and lean meat. The rare times when my kids eat veggies without complaint...because everything tastes better on the grill...YUM-MO!!

I try to do some of both -- hate to eat out alone, except, perhaps mid shopping trip.
-Seems cooking was more interesting when I had someone who "liked what he liked when he liked it" around.
At first I ate everything he didn't like : beets,peas, cold sauerkraut, etc.
Now, occasionally have Healthy Choice or other prepared meals such as pot pies, but try to do relatively healthy & avoid (impossible!) onions & garlic -- which give me headache with nausea if not countered with papaya tablets.
Get bored. Any suggestions?
Georgia

Well I mostly cook now:) I do a modified Atkins diet for myself and regular food for the rest of the crew.

One of my favorite dishes is taco pie.

I use a 9X13 glass pan. Turn the oven up to 350 and spray the bottom of the pan with butter spray. I use 4 boxes of the cornbread mix. I make two boxes and put it in the bottom of the pan. I set the pan in the oven. Then I (prior to making the cornbread) mix up a pound of cooked ground beef with taco seasoning and onions. I wait until the cornbread is half done then take it out. I spread the beef mixture on the cornbread and then make the other two boxes. I put that on top and cook until brown. Serve it up with salsa.

Looks like a good recipe even though I get headaches and upset from too much onion and garlic. One could perhaps use W0rchestershire sauce in minimal amount.
thanks. I copied it for perhaps use at church suppers etc.
Georgia Jenkins

I cook 98% of the time -- We are not big on eating out -- I am so picky on service that my husband hates to take me out!!

Saves money that way!!

I used to cook ALOT when my kids were home, but now I must say we do eat out alot.......

With the gas prices we have been eating at home pretty much every day.

Shyronn's entry makes me think of when I applied for one job & was taken out to eat.
Director was picky with waitress -- had table cloth changed for one spot , etc.
Then I found she was really picky with others in all aspects of life, which I hope you're noe.

Georgia Jenkins

Hey there! I mostly cook ... wish we could eat out more, but with two teens and two tweens, it gets expensive. We limit anice dinner out to once or twice a month.
Here'sa recipe for Pasta with Light Alfredo Sauce:
1 lb fettuccine or linguine, uncooked
1 1/2 T butter, melted
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1 1/2 T all-purpose flour
2 cups skim milk
3T light cream cheese
1/2 cup (2 oz) grated Parmesan cheese
2 T chopped fresh parsley

Cook pasta according to pkg directions; drain and keep warm. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 seconds. Blend in flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Remove from heat; stir in cheeses and parsley until cheeses melt. Toss with fettuccine. Yield: 6 servings

Enjoy! http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley20.gif
Edited by: HipHappy_Mom

We mostly eat at home but sometimes on Sunday I make it the day of rest for me in the kitchen and we eat out.

Fridays I have to say is Pizza night. Just about every Friday we order pizza delivery. It is tradition.

Generally I make one pasta, one chicken, one fish or seafood, and an easy meal or two (like hot dogs). Although since I've been a rep for Peddlers Kitchen there has been a lot more variety and a lot more yummy dishes! :)

Thanks.
Re. change. the '997 program's current study book, "Remarkable leadership" says the only reason we need leaders IS because of change!

Georgia Jenkins

Hello:

Spouse and I prefer to stay at home and cook. We rarely go out for a meal unless we have to make a trip to the Big City.

We also love making our own pizza (Kraft mix) rather than ordering out or cooking frozen. Trouble is, we put so many yummy toppings on, the pizza has a hard time cooking!

GT http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif

We eat at home most of the time. I might get fast food take out once a week, but have been cutting it out lately.

One of my favorite recipes: 15 Minute Fajitas

3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Stoplight peppers (one orange, one red, and one green)
2 medium onions
2-3 fresh garlic cloves
smallest size flour tortillas
Toppings: Sour cream, shredded cheese, salsa and guacamole


Slice peppers & onions. Place both in the Deep Covered Baker. Press garlic over onions and peppers using garlic press. Brush chicken breasts with Garlic Infused Canola Oil and sprinkle liberally on both sides with Southwest Seasoning Mix. Cover & microwave for 15 minutes on high and check with Pocket Thermometer to make sure the chicken is fully cooked at 170 degrees. Chop mixture using the Salad Choppers right in the baker. Heat up tortillas in Large Micro Cooker about 1 minute in microwave. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese, guacamole & salsa!

Good question. It just depends on where my focus is. Lately I've been really engrossed in my business so we've been eating out lots. I feel unhealthy because of it. When I am focussed on cooking I have all my dinners planned out for the week with the weekly shopping list for each one. I have a 4 week rotation. I used Shop N Cook to set it up which is a nice little program for $40. It's nice to just go print out a week of recipes and the grocery list to go to the store. I exported them to Word documents if anybody is interested. They are all vegetarian and mostly vegan and my kids will eat them. I have them in 4 different emails ready to send out if you want me to send them to you. I could upload them somewhere I suppose but if you saw my "freaking out/overwhelmed" post you'll understand that it might just set me over the edge if I try to figure out how. http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley36.gif

Personally I enjoy cooking for my husband.
He enjoys my cooking. with the cost of food and gas. I prefer to eat in.

To Chefferron's post: Was penpal with a vegetarian once. Decided to try 2 processed items from store to see how it would go. No impressed. One recipe without onions and garlic which upset my stomach --would be of interest.
By the way, if you intend to sell, How are you promoting your program?
Would you be interested in promoting tips for only $9.95 membership?
Georgia Jenkins

I cook most nights. We do eat out about once a week. When I do
cook it is stuff like spaghetti, tacos, flank steak, chicken, and hamburgers.
When it is hot I like to make main dish salads. And when it is cold I love to
create soups. I try to use as many whole foods as possible. I like to stay
away from prepared, prepackaged foods.

Since it is just the two of us I'd have to say about 50/50.
The price of food has really gone up! Tonight I went to the store and spent $40 ...I did not get much of anything! Neither of us eat leftovers, heck with two growing boy's and a daughter at home there was not much left over. I was throwing food out so now we cook smaller amounts.

Now, we do cook alot of stuff on the grill and we eat lots of fresh veggies.
My hubby loves to cook! My favorite is shrimp skews on the grill along with veggies wrapped in foil with peppers and purple onions! I know just this past week we have went out three times for dinner and out for lunch today.

Some foods are just not that much moreexpensive out (for two) and I love Red Lobster and El Chico! My DH favorite home cooked meal has to be chicken fried steak with white peppered gravy, lots of mashed potatoes and broccoli.

Edited by: jackson

My kids are older, and over the last school year we ate out (fast food) A LOT! We live in a rural area; middle and high school are more than 30 min. away. Then soccer practice, band practice, 4-H meetings, play practice, etc . . . too hard to go all the way home for a meal and back out again. Also I was teaching and taking classes and caring for parents and starting a direct-sales business, so no time to cook. Convenience foods at home were costing as much as eating out. (And no dishes to washhttp://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif)

We try to eat salads and wraps and grilled chicken as much as possible; no french fries; tea or water instead of pop. When I can, I keep grapes, crackers, baby carrots etc. in the van for snacks. Buteating out'sgotta stop, with gas prices and tight budget and only one left at home next year.

Looking back I wish I hadn't felt I had to give my kids so many options for food. They think they should only have to eat what they love. And they love fast food and pizza! I'm cooking more at home now, so I'm exited about all the recipes and ideas on this thread!

I cook at least 90% of the time. I love cooking for others. I make fried chicken, spag and meatballs or just about anything someone craves.

We cook here at home as much as possible, but
with time constraints unfortunately end up eating
out way too much! http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley24.gif

I cook with my Wildtree HerbsProducts , lol
I'm my own best customer !!!

I have lots of wildtree recipes if anyone's interested ...they are all under 10 minutes !!!!!
PM MEEdited by: savvywahm

I cook most of the time. I have been using my crockpot quite alot lately. It is great because the food tastes wonderful no matter what you are cooking and it doesn't heat up the house.

As far as recipes go, well there are a TON of them online or you can adjust your favorite recipes to be used in the crockpot! http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif

Georgia, I wasn't planning on selling but now you've got me thinking. LOL! I'm kidding. Seriously, it's just my personal stuff. But I'd be happy to share a recipe if you are interested. Oh and yes, plenty of processed vegetarian food is icky. I'm sorry I don't understand the membership question. I'll PM you a recipe.

I love to cook and so I tend to cook more than we eat out. Although the occassional restuarant is fun to visit, I love to come up with and try new recipies. It's always fun to see what the flavors are to mix and see what I can come up with.

We eat at home all week and eat out on weekends. I am too picky to eat out often. I don't eat meat, eggs, limes, and so on and so on...LOL.

I eat out a lot since I'm by myself and don't have anyone to cook for.

We almost always eat in with the occasional restaurant visit; usually on a Sunday after church.

Cook mostly but it's HOT these days...eating out is much more appealing...

This 2nd post is kinda late. Like I said before we mostly cook at home. Healthier and less expensive.

Bear with me as this is the way my brain works.

half ham .99 a pound $12
macaroni 1pound 1
5 lb cheese@ Walmart 15
1lb noodles 1
3lb rice @dollar general 1
1lb beans 1
2 cans corn or favorite veg 1
jiffy mix cornbread 1
10 lbs potatoes 6
1lb carrots 1
lettuce 1
cucumber 1
5lbs hamburger 10
2lb sphaghetti 2
Fresh & frozen veggies 5
3 chicken breast @ .99lb 3

Sunday
- Bake ham. Serve with mac and cheese and veggie. Carve remaining ham
for sandwiches Freeze. Save bone and scraps to flavor beans.

Monday - 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef for spaghetti and salad.

Tuesday
- Beans with ham over rice with jiffy cornbread. If kids are picky
mash beans as refried and serve on tortillas with lettuce, tomato,(when
it is safe again) and shredded cheese.

Wednesday - Chop 2
chicken breast, 1 onion, 3 carrots sliced really thin. Stir fry till
done and tender. Sprinkle with flour, stir till coated, add 2 1/2 cups
water. Stir till thickened add 1 bunch fresh broccoli stir till just
tender. Serve over rice. Season with Soy Sauce and add crispy chow
mein noodles if desired.

Thursday - 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
browned. Cut 3lbs potatoes like shoestring fries. Slice onion. Layer
potatoes, ground beef cheese and onions in casserole or roaster. Add 1
cup milk, bake till potatoes are tender. serve with salad.

Friday
- Chop 1 chicken breast stir fry till done. Make white or cheese
sauce, cook frozen peas and carrots in sauce. Cook noodles till
tender. Combine all.

Saturday - Cheeseburgers from groundbeef and french fries from potatoes.

There
is still plenty of rice, ham, cheese, macaroni and maybe some veggies
left over for next week. Mix and match as you please. Make it
healthier with more veggies and baked chicken instead of stir fry,
heartier with more meat or potatoes.

Make spaghetti sauce
from tomato paste and sauce mix for $1 instead of $2.50 or more per
jar. Make your own white or cheese sauce from scratch or use sauce
mixes at $1 a package.

I posted this in a cheap meals thread.

If anyone wants exact recipes PM me an e-mail address

HTHsmileys/smiley17.gif


Edited by: bechelle

Bechelle-



That's an amazing list! That $62 would feed my family too! If I took
that amount to the grocery store, it would look NOHTING like that.
Nowhere nearly as efficient.



I'll give it a try!

Just Love to Cook! Mom is full blooded Italian and I am the only girl in my family..............cooking is totally the way to go, saves money, great taste and you can enjoy it in the comfort of your own home!

I used to eat out nearly everyday but then my dm got diabetes so now I cook everyday. I wish I had cooked more often before-I guess it's a good thing he loves hamburger LOLhttp://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley36.gif


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Hamburger is quick to cook in. Much better plain than with a lot of additives unless you're limited on salt.
I sort of vary it, as don't like to eat our alone. Am in a couple of groups that do -- one about weekliY 9widows at church) and one monthly - With Christian Womens Club -- plus a couple of lunches when shopping or promoting my Organo Gold product.
Eating out can add up ($$)! The grocery list over the weekend was revealing, though I don't use that much pasta or potatoes, & have some drumsticks in freezer I don't get to using. (Takes time from home business on computer!!) Admit I use too many frozen meals -- quick and convenient & usually mid-level in cost.

Georgia Jenkins

Wel,l i would love to eat out more, unfortunately it gets so expensive (not to mention unhealthy) So i usually end up making pasta or simple meals...frozen dinners..hehe. Maybe i will be a better cook one day, i know my husband would love that. smileys/smiley36.gif

We eat out way to much. I have a 8month old son I just have not mastered the time schedule yet. I usually get him feed and off to bed then I try and find something to eat. I usually find myself eating the same stuff over and over.

HipHappyMom, great fettucine recipe however. I think even I can master that! Yummie.

Check the threads under "your cheapest meals" and "what's for dinner?" Lots of great ideas. The fettucine sounds yummy!

We used to eat out alot. But now hardly at all. Maybe 2-3 times a week and not everyweek. Sometimes we go 1-2 months eating at home instead of out. We're on the money makeover plan and let me tell you, it is great. We've already killed off one payment which was my school loan in 5 months and have 3 credit cards to go. If anyone wants to know how it works send me a pm. The whole point to it is getting rid of all debt and living CC free. Only cash. Not even CC's for emergencies. The only CC allowed is the debit card which really isn't one but is treated like one.

I think it's great. And yes, you can live without them.Edited by: hasbun1998

Talking about baking or eating out -- this technicalizes the talk, but does anyone know how to restore cookies on a comcast server using microsoft or Firefox ? I couldn't find them listed specifically under security and didn't want to delete at the time. A Weber gave some sort of warning about needing them.

Ate out at Christian Women's Club this AM . Now waiting for locksmith as a key doesn't work!

Georgia Jenkins ( just saw this fram without something to reply to & don't like to reply to myself ---

Lucia, Congratulations on paying down the debt! Hooray for you!http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gif We're working on that goal too. I'll look into moneymakeover.

We certainly have been paying more attention to what we pay for food, and eating fast food much less. I was proud of my low grocery store bills until I really checked the bank statement for debit-card charges at fast food places. http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley9.gif With three teenagers always on their way somewhere, we were spending nearly $100 a week at drive-through windows! $3 or $4 a person over several days adds up!

So I'm learning to cook quick, easy, delicious, healthy, cheap meals at home! The crock pot, microwave, and George Forman grill are my best friends.

I'm also glad to hear that veteranmom. In case you can't find it, it will be on daveramsey.com. He also has a tv show on fox news(onsatellite)in the evening. Don't know if you get it or not but he is great to listen to. Callers call in with questions and you hear success stories at the end of the show.
And that is so great that you are cutting down on eating out. We used to spend around that much too. But now we are able to keep around 2 to 3 thousand in the bank at a time.

Good luck!

Edited by: hasbun1998

I cook and love cooking. We go out about twice a month if that. Don't get me wrong I love going out too.

I make a list of what I am going to make for dinner for the week and that is what I shop from. It saves money and I know what I am cooking every night. Sometimes I jsut have a free for all, the kids make top ramen or a sndwich and I eat a salad.

My favs to make and eat are Tamale Pie, Tortilla Pizza, Nachos, sweet and sour chicken and Breakfast with homemade Cinn rolls, YUM!!!

We were on the road for 14 months so eating at home is a treat. I'm starting to remember how to cook. Seems like our tast buds have changed. Mostly, I cook marinaded low fat meats with some type of vegetable.

Veteran Mom?? My life would have been a lot different is I had joined the air force reserves when single and a nurse in the Chicago area. I married late. Just have step kids I've known the 3 years since my husband's death. His son was over today & we shared half cans of soup opened 2 nights abo: cream of mushroom & beef veg. mix well-- especially when the freshly cooked asparagus I forgot to put away last night was added for volume.
Add a deli meat chicken sandwich and fruit.
I put things together on whim, and he has little tolerance for sugar!

Georgia Jenkins

Who knows how different our lives might have turned out with just one change? I was lucky to be in the AF during the mid 80s - relatively peaceful, and we lived in Europe when the dollar was very strong.Great memories.

It sounds like you are lucky to have your stepsons, and they are lucky to have you.

Your eclectic soup sounds unusual but tasty! I love asparagus alone or with anything! In Germany they called it spargle (sp?) and restaurants had whole spargle menues when it was in season.

Sorry, Georgia, I have no advice on your cookies and comcast question.The technology isbeyond me, but that doesn't take much. http://www.wahm.com/forum/forum_images/post_button_smiley.gif

For the record, I ate breakfast out today.

I love to cook and usually eat in. If it can be cooked in a crock-pot, chances are, I've either created or discovered a way to do it. My crock pot is used almost as often as my coffee pot (5 kids, homeschool, keeping up with the housework and laundry, laundry, laundry...and did I mention laundry?), which is a lot! And the less prep, the better. I will cook a whole chicken and pick the meat off the bones, but the time involved in that is well-spent, as we get a huge pot of chicken rice soup LOADED with fresh veggies. I serve it with some sort of bread (french, garlic, fresh-from-bread-machine, or grilled cheese sandwiches), and generally get 4 meals for all of us plus left-overs for DH to take to work.
A recent favorite - 2-3 lbs pork tenderloin or boneless, skinless chicken breast with maybe 1/2 cup of water, cooked until extremely tender in the crock pot; mash it up with a potato-masher, add bbq sause to taste. Serve with bread for sandwiches, or over rice. Nice green salad on the side, or your choice of steamed (fresh or frozen) veggies.

Mash it up with a potato-masher? That's new! I'll try it. Imade tuna casserole in the crock pot for the first time and it seemed mushy. Did I over-cook the noodles?

Good luck with the laundry, Jewel! Beautiful picture!

VM

Thanks for the comment on mine from 7/17 If you have any unusual things to do with asparagus, lets see it.
I don't use crock pots since onions & garlic give me migraine-like symptoms.
Just bakes a pork chop covered with soup and 1/2 potato baked and acorn squash. One use -- oven
Georgia j.

Mash it up with a potato-masher? That's new! I'll try it. Imade tuna casserole in the crock pot for the first time and it seemed mushy. Did I over-cook the noodles?

Good luck with the laundry, Jewel! Beautiful picture!

VM

Hahaha... The laundry pile never ends http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley36.gif Can't complain though, because it means I'm surrounded by people I love!
Regarding my pic -thanks! My husband can do wonderful things with his digital camera and photoshop!

cook I love to cook for freinds and family

I guess we eat out about 1/2 of the time. My son just got his first J.O.B. (hey, everyone has to start out knowing how bad it is to actually work for someone else... right?) and he's not home for dinner most nights. So, my husband, daughter and I will go out to eat at places he doesn't like so he won't feel bad about missing out.

Great question. I love to cook, so I usually cook, and almost 90% of the time, it's from scratch.

It's been fun to read everyone's answers.

Great question. I love to cook, so I usually cook, and almost 90% of the time, it's from scratch.

It's been fun to read everyone's answers.


Me, too. The less processed food is better, IMO.

Its fun to cook when appreciated. My husband would 'put down' anything not like he grew up with in another part of the country.
I know its healthier to prepare fresh fruits & vegetables at home, but we were in habit of pan frying many meats (fish & chicken) as that was quickest.
So-- when I want to take the time from home business-- where I never get enough contacts made, blogs or forums participated, I just do what's fastest. Do crave certain vegetables & fix them some times.
Georgia Jenkins

I'm not much of a cook, but I do try a few times a week. Weekends are no cook days. Friday, dh usually brings something halfway nice home for us to eat. Since we've had kids... well... our "special treat" is chinese take out. http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley5.gif

Just got some free vegetables from friend of a friend. Tried kohlrabi for first time, and not too impressed. 1st of 3 zucchini cut into was rotten inside, but do have 2 new recipes: one for zucchini bread and one for casserole if anyone interested can request. I also received 2 cabbage & promised her recipe for the below:

Freezer Slaw: 1 medium cabbage,shredded, 1 tsp. salt,1carrot, grated. 1 green pepper,chopped.

Mix salt with cabbage, let stand 1 hour.
Squeeze out excess moisture. Add carrot & pepper. while standing - make dressing:
1 cup vinnegar, 1 tsb. whole mustard seed, 1/4 c. water, 1 tsp. celery seed, 2 c. sugar . combine ingredients & boil 1 min.
cool to lukewarm. Plur over slaw mixture.Pour into containers, cover & freeze. this thaws in few min. for serving, & leftover slaw can be refrozen easily. If anyone has good, cooked kohlrabi recipe, please send.

Georgia Jenkins

Neither! I have someone else cooking for me most of the time lol

Eating out is something special! I really enjoy cooking myself and we dont go out much. We eat a lot of sallads and having a few different ones to pick and mix - makes everyone happy.

I really enjoy eating out -- but not alone!1
It would get tiresome if done all the time.
Georgia Jenkins

Even though it requires extra planning and effort, I cook almost all of our meals at home because I want to make sure my family is getting high quality food and because it's sooooo.... much more economical! I made a "to die for" meal the other night on the spur of the moment. I hadn't planned ahead, but I knew I wanted to make something that used spaghetti sauce. Unfortunately I didn't have any hamburger to use in the sauce. So I took about half of an Eckrich smoked sausage, chopped it up and sauteed it with onion, garlic and green pepper. Then I added the normal spaghetti spices and tomato sauce, tomato paste and the special touch of several leaves of fresh basil (chopped). I ended up serving it over spaghetti noodles, but wow, what flavor! The whole family commented on how delicious it was.


Well, it's off to the kitchen. It's time to finish making my challah bread for tonight's Shabbat meal.

End up snacking about 2 days out of 3. Eat out to see people!
Georgia jenkins

I love to cook,so we very seldom eat out.
They add so many additives, to the meals you receive in a resturant.
You can creative alot of interesting meals, at home.

Marie

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Hi,

Nice to read your posting. Also nice to know you like to cook. Having been raised on a farm. it was nice to learn cooking from my father, who had a big pot of something on the stove when we got home from school. This has come in handy since my wife broke her hip back in October 2007, and since that I have been the main cook in the house.

To Your Health,

Fred

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Hey Crazy Momma. How refreshing to hear someone that wisely shops for her food, and most importantly a person who watches her food intake. Keep up the good work.

Tou Your Health,

Fred

Since money seems to be getting tighter we are eating what I cook more. Now, we'll usually just have one meal a week that we get to bring it. One of the best things I made lately was pretty easy. I bought a 10 lb bag of potatoes when they were on sale for next to nothing. Brought them home and peeled them all and then diced them - yes, this took a little bit of time, but not too bad. Then I put some olive oil in my large skillet and put the diced potatoes in there with Italian Herb seasoning. Cooked them until they were done and transferred to a plate to cool. Once cool enough I put them in freezer bags to freeze. We had some the other day and they were pretty tasty and so cheap! I can get pretty creative using these in several dishes.

Hope y'all enjoy!
Whitney

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I totally agree. We rarely go out to eat, but have noticed the prices have increased quite a bit. Nice to know you are a good cook - look at what you save and the yummy food you prepare.

To Your Health,

Fred

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Hey Leslie,

We also eat at home a lot for 2 reasons, better food and less costly. I agree a change of pace is good and we have a suggestion. Check in the freezer department in the grocery store for crockpot chicken and dumplines, made bu Banquet I think.

We have enjoyed that change of pace.

To Your Health,

Fred

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Hey Sass,

I know exactly what you're talking about. One thing we do when our grandchildren are coming for a visit is make a big pot of spagetty sauce before hand. When they arrive we have the pasta with meat sauce or meatballs, and alternate. Messy faces , but big smiles.

To Your Health,

Fred

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Hey Georgia,

Sounds like you are on a real health kick, except for a couple of things. It would be wise to not neglet your intake of onions and garlic, especially garlic. Garlic is so important for the prevention of heart disease, HBP, diabetes - you name it.

I especially liked your 997 sig file.

To Your Health,

Fred

the link 2 emails ago -- re. food burning at appropriate times vs. diet states several principles from Herbalife -- a program I lost 35 pounds with several years ago. It also recommended several meals per day, with 2 or the 3 being liquid from their high protein compounds. Since I live alone, I have found it easy to snack during the day - often not on the recommended foods.

If I over eat for a day or 2 , I try a meal of ensure or Boost or a diet protein mix. Unfortunately, that seems to call for munchies. but could control if I had to.

Georgia Jenkins
Now just supplementing with antioxidants with Healthy Coffee ( gjenkins.organogold.com/na/biz ,and Xango liquid and now vitamins from xango.net ( dist. # 4538507). Did you know, water or other low calory liquids 1/2 hour before meals can keep you from eating as much at the meal - and thus lose weight?

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Michele,

Nice to hear you are eating at home, considering the cost of fuel. Further, you just may be conserving the lives of those you love, taking into account transfats and other junk available. I really do like smart people.

To Your Health,

Fred

We love cooking at home, although, yes, we do eat

out on occasion.



My whole family has always enjoyed gathering in the

kitchen together and trying new recipes or making

our old family favorites!



DJ

I cook most of the time, Its beena real learning curve for me again since both boys are now gone from home, learing to cook for two again and not four has been the biggest challenge, I mostly cook from scratch or use 1/2 bought 1/2 home-made stuff. some of our favorites are meatloaf, chops on the grill and beef kabobs, porcupine meatballs, hamburger gravy.

I definately cook more at home. I find it healthier and less expensive. However, i try to save time with crockpot and skillet meals. Love my CROCKPOT! Working full time and homeschooling doesn't allow for too many fancy dinners.

Response to Fred's
Its great being in the same business.
re. You're suggestion -- I'll take my chances rather than tak9ing 3 papaya, maybe 2 tums and an advil daily! Migraine-like symptoms from the allicins

Georgia Jenkins

If I could afford to, I think I'd eat out for every meal. I just don't enjoy cooking. I get too stressed out. Probably goes back to my childhood and never being allowed in the kitchen to help and we ate out a lot. Anyhow, my husband would much rather eat at home every meal - which he grew up doing. He does most of the cooking and I do the clean-up. I can make meatloaf, or tater tot hotdish, stuff like that. I really do love hotdishes or casseroles, depending on where you live, so if anyone has some easy recipes... I'm going to check out the cookbook forum on here too. Didn't know that was there till today!

I would have to say that we do not eat out that much. I have a system that I do every two weeks when I get paid. I sit down and plan every dinner that we have and then I create my grocery list from that. Then on the grocery list I add other things that we need. I never take my children grocery shopping with me, I clip coupons from papers and online and I always buy our groceries using cash. I always take a certain amount with me and I never exceed that amount. With this tight economy and the prices of everything going up each week I feel that I have to do this. I watch different food channels to get new recipes and also look online.

I have to say this has been quite effective for me and my family.

I cook except when my boys are playing ballgames. WE will end up at Sonic.

Coupons? I clip & intend to use, but being by myself, only need a few items each time I shop - and end up letting most expire!
You know what they say about good intentions!

Ihope all on health 'kicks' ard staying healthy!

Georgia Jenkins

I have six kids so we do not eat out often. I find it easier to jump start my week by cooking for 3 to 4 meals on Sunday. I love one pot dishes such as lasagna, chili, cabbage soup ect. It helps to be a big fan of the food channelsmileys/smiley2.gif

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HEY BLESSEDMOMOF3,

I think many of us are doing as you - eating at home. As well as the increase in gas prices, there is a tremendous increase in the cost of food, often as a result of delivery costs. Something I am doing is shopping for items local to my area, which usually is a saving. You make a good point and I hope my comments are pertinent.
To Your Health,

Fred Hasty

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Hey HIPHAPPY, I am a great fan of pasta and really like your recipe for Alfredo. If we really think about the food we eat, most likely our meals at home surpass most restaurant menus. Maybe we can share more recipe's in the future.

Have a great day!

Fred Hasty

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Good Morning, My wife and I are pretty much stay at homers when it comes to dining. We recently found a great Crockpot meal by Banquet in the frozen section. Chicken and Dumplins, very good and quite reasonably priced.

To Your Health,

Fred Hasty

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Hello Columbia, It seems as if we have crossed paths before in DM, Wahm and Purple Cowboys. I am certain you are a great cook.

To Your Health,

Fred H

I eat out from boredom at times -- at least see people.
Eating at home definitely costs less when step-son is over .
its interesting to see fred's comments since he's an associate.
If I had several kids at home ,like 'aquilaq' it would certainly be more economical -- difficult to afford even then

Georgia Jenkins

I've been trying to eat more healthfully and more economically, so eating at home almost always. But it does take time to cook from scratch, and planning to use fresh stuff and leftovers, instead of pulling some prepared thing out of the freezer or pantry. I'm determined to not throw food out, so I've had to plan shopping and portions more carefully. Again the trade-off is time.

We used to eat a lot of fast food becauseour teenage kids arealways on the go and high school and activities are far from home.

I like to eat in restraunts because it's nice to be waited on and not have to shop, plan, cook, set the table, and do the dishes. It's not so much the food for me; it's the luxury of being served. Too pricey, though.

Boy, this thread has lasted a long time! Must be a popular topic!

vm

We eat at home most of the time. (But we love to eat breakfast out on weekends.) Whenever I make spaghetti sauce, I double up on the recipe and freeze tubs of leftover sauce for future meals. Recently, I also started cooking two boxes of Barillamultigrain pasta at once. What we don't use for our meal, I freeze in a plastic zip loc bag. It's so convenient to pull the bag of noodles out for the next meal. No boiling, no mess! And they taste as fresh as if I had just cooked them. http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley2.gif

When your in business and spending much of day on computer or phone, its hard to take time to make Anything "from scratch!
Georgia Jenkins

Is thawing out frozen food cooking?

After login I can't get back to current page, but will reply all.
Gas prices don't help anything, but I'm enjoying the few day reprieves we catch occasionally.
(Today). I like Phil's line --re opening frozen or canned foods being cooking. Who likes more thatn a day's leftovers.
Know feeling with young kids. Was at restaurant where kids went through buffet, parents didn't. Interesting ?1?
Georgia "dogs'mom" as opposed to 'catsmom'

I say thawing frozen food or opening a can counts as cooking at home, as opposed to eating out. You still have to plan, buy, heat, set a table, and clean up, and it's still cheaper than eating out.

I didn't know you could freeze cooked pasta. Thanks, CatsMom

vm

Thanks.
I see more & more appealing frozen combos at grocery store lately, though probably not as healthy for one as real home made ( additives & such!)
Georgia jenkins

It looks like most of the WAHM's here cook at home. Sadly, I spend too much of my monthly income eating out. It's just so easy to order in! Ever since I found out Quizno's delivers, I have been eating sandwiches for dinner!

Sometimes I would prefer so make a proper dinner, but I always feel like I don't have enough time. Can anyone recommend any 30 minute recipes?

Thanks for your help!

I too need some quick good recipes.

I have no creativity what-so-ever so I can't think of what would taste good at dinner time. And once we get home from preschool, my boys are starving so I don't have much time before they have a meltdown.

I love using my crock pot in the winters b/c it just makes the house smell good and it's ready when you get home, but summer time it just heats everything up.

I cook and I love fresh food. Lots of places call themselves restaurants nowdays but they are fast foods or very poor food is served. I like to eat at home, I know what I'm eating and I'm more comfortable not getting dressed up etc. + with kids it's easier at home!! kelly

You're asking for quick meals, here's my best: chicken breasts in a frying pan with butter, shake on some garlic powder, rosemary, thyme and salt. Turn, shake seasonings on other side. Cook through.

It smells wonderful, fancy enough for company, healthy; you can serve it with rice or noodles, or on hamburger buns with a little mayo. Great left over. I cut it up with salad. I've made it in my Foreman grill, a little messy to clean. It's about the only way I cook chicken breast any more. Never met anyone (including children) who didn't like it.

I buy the packages of frozen chicken breast and pull out what I need. Defrost in microwave 3-4 min. They're huge so I cut them in half after cooking.

If you try it, let me know what you think.

vm

I've fried chicken in electric frying pan a lot. Usually use poultry seasoning. Is rosemary a sweeter flavor? thyme detectible?- have had it in some things, but not aware. breaded wikth mix of floyr and cornmeal -like late husband liked.

Georgia Jenkins

hi there,we love to go out and try different foods,you see we live in las vegas,and if there's a city with lots of restaurants this is it.however,lately we had to cut out the number of times we go out.
I love to cook and sometimes I improvise because out of a simple thing you can make a delicious dish!.I will tell you all a story I heard somewhere: this couple went to this french restaurant and they just loved the specific dish they ordered.so,they asked the chef for the recipie,he gave it to them.and next time they went to eat again to the same place,they order the same dish and again was delicious!.after the meal the lady asked the chef,can you tell if Iam doing something wrong,because I cooked this dish following the recipie you gave,and stil yours tastes better.the chef replied:because you are missing a very important ingredient,what's is that? said the lady.and the chef replied ;"love".I cooked my food with love!

Some time ago there was a broccoli and beef recipe mentioned. I'd be interested if can make without onions or garlic.
(30 min. prep.0 I also have problem with having to discard what one person can't eat in 1-3 days or freeze.
Georgia

It's a mix. I love to cook nice meals, but I also really love to eat out. I'd say I do cook at home a bit more often though (eating out costs a lot).

if in business & no income yet. hard to start savingeg- always other way to effectively promote add ons

Being at home all the time doesnt help my eating habbits, when its dinner time i prefer to goout and get out of the 'office'. Which is not good in any way, so i try to eat a healthy breakfast and a larger lunch, so when dinner time comes i can have a light easy meal, wich reduces cooking time and effort, which were main reasons for eating out alot at dinner time. even helps reducing figures on the scale, if needed.http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif

I'm trying to save money and stay away from fast food. School started and soccer practice/games keep us out 'till 8:30; everyone walks in the door hungry. Soccer playing Darling Son packs a snack after school so he's not starving at game time. It's hard to drive past the McDonald's etc on the way home.
This week we had grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup one night, fishsticks one night (with carrots and leftover broccoli), spaghetti one night (I heat up a jar of sauce with a bag of thawed meatballs, add frozen/toasted garlic bread - very fast) The chicken breasts I mentioned are quick, too. Add a can of favorite veg, maybe noodles or rice. Crockpot is a lifesaver, too, especially when the weather gets cooler.
I know I could save more by cooking from scratch but it just ain't gonna happen. And as much as I long for the luxury of a real restaurant, it wouldn't help with the time factor. Any more ideas for quick meals are appreciated. Casserols won't help; no one home to put them in an hour ahead. Thanks for all the great posts!
vmEdited by: veteranmom

Good sayint "it ain't gonna happen' when it comes to making everything from scratch and spending all day on computer, and being alond.
Georgia Jenkins

If you are looking for easy recipes or a variety in any catagory the
taste of home website has a huge huge huge selection done by catagory.
Soups, casseroles, main dish, salads, entrees, desserts and more.

I have found them to be invaluable.

We love spicy rice so I make Minute rice with 1/2 water and 1/2 salsa for the WATER required. Then I can add in black beans or peppers cooked up already. Add in eggs and cheese and serve on a wheat tortilla.
You could even do up a bit of turkey sausage links and cut up or ground turkey in Italian Style seasoned. YUM

LYNN

That sounds delicious, Lynn! I'll check out the Taste of Home website, too.

I agree, Georgia. Just 'cause you're home all day doesn't mean you have time to cut, chop, shred, saute, simmer, knead, etc. all day.

Some things I will make because it's easy and way cheaper than pre-packaged, like pie crust. Once you're used to it, it's fast, and it costs about three cents to make your own compared to 2.50 for prepared.

But I like brownies and cakes from a box better than from scratch, and I doubt I'll every spend the time to make lassagna or meatballs or stuffing or spaghetti sauce again. Maybe ONCE more, for a VERY special occasion, but by then I'll be out of practice!http://www.wahm.com/forum/forum_images/post_button_smiley.gif

Obviously I'm not a gourmet, and I admit the people at Stoffers, Banquet, Campbells etc. can cook some things better than I.

If I get hungry for some really good lasagna or clam sauce or creme brulle, I'll splurge and EAT OUT!

vm

There's something special about comparing notes on recipes !.
I prepared zucchini casserole for pot luck: froze what was left. Served it to my stepson when he was here earlier today.
Georgia

I cook almost everyday!!! And eat out everyday too!! http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley2.gifLunch is a nice time to eat out and dinner we will usually cook! It makes it fun and not so much cooking for me! http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gifYEAH!!!
I have several easy and fun receipts I use!
Thanks....

Sounds like you have a great balance, Shannon! Lunch prices are cheaper, and places are probably less crowded. And you're cooking dinner at home, so you're not out driving late. What's your best quick, kid-friendly dinner recipe? (or receipt - are you from the South? New England? I'm in Ohio)

vm

Sunday dinner does not count as a lunch - for savings, but an enjoyable habit to maintain contact with people.
Step son treated me to dinner at white Pines Inn -- a lovely nature area and State Park about 30 miles from here -- whance to enjoy outdoors before fall weather makes coats necessary. Month early 'birthday celebration"!
Georgia

Cook and eat out. That's a right on if you have enough money at the time, or are using as a business center.
Georgia Jenkins

I cook almost every single night! One of my faves is Turkey Meatloaf, it's healthy and last a while (Ie sandwhiches etc.)

Turkey meatloaf?! Looks like a healthy recipe! Can you include it sometime?

Georgia

Sure thing!

Turkey Meatloaf

1lb Turkey Meat
1 egg
1/2 Milk (I use 1%)
1 cup dry rolling oats (instead of breadcrumbs)
1 package of onion soup mix
A few shakes of garlic powder or fresh chopped is up to you ;)
Dash of pepper (I do not use salt since the soup mix is alredy salty)

Preheat oven to 350
Mix all ingredients togetherandplace in a loaf pan
Bake covered for 30 to 40min's or until center is done

All of these recipes sound great.


I usually save the leftovers for lunch the next day for myself or the kids. The problem that I am running into is at my sons preschool, they cannot have any peanut/peanut butter type products b/c one child is very allergic, and they go the park/library/somewhere during lunch time so you can't pack anything that needs to be heated.


I am so short of good lunch ideas for my little guys (4 and 1) - any good lunch suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

I am from Arizona!
Hum.....do you want dinner or lunch receipts?

A wonderful soup that I always make that everyones loves is:

It's a fav. at my house...I will make a lot up at one time and freeze it!

<DIV align=center>Tortilla Soup
<DIV align=center>
<DIV align=left>6 T. Vegetable Oil
<DIV align=left>16 Corn Tortillas, Chopped
<DIV align=left>6 Cloves Garlic, Minced
<DIV align=left>1/2 C. Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
<DIV align=left>1 Med. Onion, Chopped
<DIV align=left>1 (28-oz.) Can Diced Tomatoes
<DIV align=left>2 T. Ground Cumin
<DIV align=left>1 T. Chilli Powder
<DIV align=left>3 Bay Leaves
<DIV align=left>6 C. Chicken Stock
<DIV align=left>1 tsp. Salt
<DIV align=left>1/2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
<DIV align=left>4 to 6 Chicken Breast Halves, Cooked and Cubed
<DIV align=left>Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded
<DIV align=left>Avocado, Pitted, Peeled, and cubed
<DIV align=left>Sour Cream and 2 Corn Tortillas, Sliced and Fried Crisp (or corn chips)
<DIV align=left>
<DIV align=left>Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add Tortillas, garlic, cilantro, and onion (if kids like it..LOL). Saute 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil and add cumin (If kids like it...LOL), chilli powder, bay leaves, and chicken stock. Return to a boil. Reduce Heat. Add salt and Cayenne. Simmer 30 minutes. Remove Bay Leaves and Stir in Chicken. Reheat. Pour in bowl...in each bowl garnish with monterey cheese, avocado, sour cream and tortilla chips. Serves 6.
<DIV align=left>

What's your favorite family-friendly dinner receipt, Shannon?Arizona sounds wonderful! The Ohio humidity is beastly!

vm

Beef and Broccoli Recipe...............
I make that alot if you had a question......
I don't put onions in mine and it's good!!

Sounds great, thanks!I'm the only one in my family who likes onions. The tortilla soup sounds delicious!

vm

Oh no..hot is not fun! It's about 70 to 75 here!
Did you see my tortilla soup....that's a good one..

Eatimg out is a very nice treat, but I only like to eat out, onces in awhile.
One think about in eating out, is most places give you too large of protions,no wonder our country, has a over weight problem.
But I have noticed alot of places, are trying to watch, the trans fats.
Eating at home can be very enjoyable.

Marie

I started message one-handed a few min. ago --while on conference call.
My request for recipes on broc-beef casserole and breakfast casserole for 10
may have come through.
Note another, I believe is from my program -- forgot the 997 preceedinf mmnow . It get somethng weird without it.
Georgia Jenkins

We eat out about 2 times a week or grab fast food. Hubby cooks the rest of the time.

Cook in or eat out? definatly prefer to spend my cash and cook at home. First I love to cook. Second, a 50 dollar bill will get me a bottle of nice wine and 4 steaks. We bbq on the deck with a couple friends sit around enjoy the wine. Dosn't get any better than this

Thanks for the turkey recipe.
I'm "with Work4fun" -- have to get out of the house sometimes! --especially if want to distribute business cards ( or coffee samples!).
Georgia J.
p.s. Healthier coffee is a "C" business with '997'

I am all about health and don't think that eating out is very healthy (most restaurants). I love my home cooked food and my kids eat well and arehealthy. It is a huge problem in todays society with obesity and kids not knowing what healthy food is. At my house they do, although they would love to be able to eat out as much as other kids around here I am sure. My oldest son, 5 always wants mcdonalds, but it is not an option frommeEVER! Just can't do it.

I admire "4ourkiddos" health kick: hope she can maintain.
I need variations.
Thanks "dlharpie_ for turkey meatloaf recipe.
bookmarked "MTHome"'s garden section.Have noted no invites to get in lately, so adding all.
As for other topics -- after 4 months--not just one week --what's anyone into? Photography? gjenkiins

I cook most of the time, although I do love to eat out - which we do about once a week.

I am Indian, so most of the meals I cook are traditional Indian ones, such as curries and so on.

My family also loves pasta dishes and I love trying new things. I generally love to cook, and right now I'm looking for low fat healthy recipes that fit in with Weight Watchers because I'm trying to shed a few pounds.

What is your fav indian recipe? I love indian food. My husband used to work at a very popular restaurant in Seattle, but they don't have anything comparatively good here.

I tried the turkey loaf recipe today - with a few changes - like 1/4 (cup -- not spelled out in the "1/2" in recipe); and 1/2 can cream of mushroom soup. Few drops worchestershire sauce and shakes of salt.
My step sone &amp; I both thought it was great! thanks again.
Georgia Jenkins

Themajority of the time myhusband and I eat at home...I try to fix good fresh food loaded with TLC...tender loving care...I use lots of vegies, fruits, and grain, also I try to eat wheat and whole grain cereals and breads...I am busy with training as a medical transcriptionist, tutor kids, and volunteer as a teacher.But I always try to stay at home to eat now that gasoline is so expensive

OMG the money I would save if I stayed home and cooked. I was just having this discussion with my cousin the other day about how much money I spend on fast food each week. It's just plain ridiculous.

I think my daughter and I are going to start attending some cooking classes.

I think if I knew how to cook more dishes then just a stouffers meal in the microwave, I would be at home more often.LOL

Page didn't roll up to where i was before having to sign in.
There are lots of things I could have saved on, but tend to be influenced by those around me.
Eating alone, mostly done at home. With others -- nice to get out --

There is a home cooked meal at our house every day but I am in a house full of boys/men and believe it or not, even though we've cooked dinner, sometimes we end of topping it up with take out a couple of hours later! I've learned to cook larger quantities of food but with growing boys, I never know when it is going to be enough!

We cook a mixture of Croatian, North American, Italian... but mostly home-style Croatian cooking.

Just spent day with friend who works &amp; eats out most of time. She thinks there's no difference in price, but I beg to differ after seeing breakfast prices at $10 in Chicago-area restaurant.
She does have a point, though -- I wouldn't want to cook at 9:30 in evening after 8 hours plus piano teaching!
Georgia

I cook every week day but rarely at the weekends.

My husband always cooks the breakfast at the weekends which I love.

We always have home cooked dinners, plenty of veg and never a sweet.

Barb

I said yesterday when taken back to list after signing in.
Beef &amp; broccoli casserole would be a good recipe ( also old reference.)
I was wondering if anyone has recipe for breakfast ( ham &amp; egg) casserole
for rectangular ( 8X14?0 pan. I have a quiche and other for pie pan. 10" still smaller than rectangular. Should serve 10 for group outing.
Georgia

Cook, unfortunately. (I'm not much of a cook!) The only time we get takeout is if I beg DH to bring something good home to eat. Then we get either pizza or chicken teriyaki, usually.

I make simple things, no recipes really....soft tacos, mac &amp; cheese, hamburgers, salads, etc. Hope to find some good recipes in this thread!

I cook most of the time too.

For simple recipes of reaaly good food... you should invest in a crock pot, and get a crock pot recipe book. It's great and time saving. You put what the recipe calls for in the pot, and let it slow cook for the time specified. It's really simple, and very good! Most recipes are inexpensive to make too. http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley4.gif I love crock pot cooking... you and your hubby will love it!

I also wanted to add, that it's REALLY easy to cook with a crock pot... it would be difficult to mess it up, so you don't have to be a "Great cook" to make delicious food with it! (Although your hubby will start to think you are a fab cook!) http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley2.gif

had showtime rotissiere once.
The extension that held the glass plate broke off. Had already had the knob replaced. didn't use it too much for just the 2 of us, so didn't order part the 2nd time.
When remodeling, friend pitched it-- had splatters baked on, so" not eligible for garage sale."

Morale of story, I guess, is to treat it gently -- and expect things to get really dried out -- unless you like their highly seasones sauces, etc.

Good luck with it --

Georgia

We are working on eating at home more. We have been eating out too much and it tends to make my oldest daughter's stomach feel horrible....too much grease/fat. So I would say we eat more at home, and are working at eating even MORE at home, lol.

Best to keep records of which restaurants caused problems.
I'm in Freeport now.When in Chicago there was one on diversey Pkwy. that often caused problems. Not noted since.
i've learned some protective devices -- like removing skin from fried chicken-- that can lessen these effects-also general watching diet helps.
g\Georgia

We tend to eat out more than eat at home, at least on the weekends. It gives me a break. :-) Usually our suppers are generally easy meals to eat that are pre-prepared. Things like canned soup and the like.

before i had my daughter, my husband and i ate out all the time. now that she'shere, i cook all the time

Someone mentioned weekend relief -- or was it retreat ? -- from cooking.
I love Sunday dinner out!
Ambivalent about cooking -- don't absolutely love it as some have claimed!
Georgia Jenkins

Georgia, did you ever get a breakfast casserole recipe?

vm

I love to use recipes from the Kraft magazines. Quick and easy, plus the subscription is free.

I do like fancy spots to eat out at toohttp://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley1.gif

To Max 01 :
That's what we need most : "quick and easy " recipes!

Georgia

Unfortunately I eat out more often than cooking. I really dislike cooking.

I actually eat out most of the time due to the convenience of it. But I must admit that alot of the weight I have gained has been due to eating out.

Weight gain can be controlled by taking a cup of "healthy coffee"
( see http://www.GeorgiasHealthyCoffee.com -- contains herb called gano lucidem) or 2 glasses of water before a meal -- somewhat controls your appetite. Then select wisely. I blew that tonight after getting hair done -- had mushroom swissburger at BurgerKing!!
Georgia

We use to eat out alot, but found we where eating ,foods with alot additives in them ,and to large of protions.
Which we rally don't need, so changed your habits, and started eating at home more.
Still enjoy eating out but not so often.

Marie

Hey Georgia, it's okay to have the superburger au calories along as you washed down with a diet coke. LOL

We used to eat out at least once a week, however lately we cook at home. My hubby loves to BBQ, roasts, turkeys, whatever. He does something big on the weekend and then I figure out different ways to use up the leftovers.

Easy Stroganoff

Left over roast, cook egg noodles, cream of mush. soup and sour cream.
Yummy! Serve with a veggie and you have dinner!

I'm blessed to have a house helper who cooks our food... usually chicken, beef, and veggies.

We eat out way too much! I'm actually going to try and make an effort to cut back on it. Wish me luck http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley2.gif

I cook. It's hard to eat out because it's getting more expensive to do that now. But there are times when I want to eat out just because. Thankfully, I can resist the urge to eat out most of the time. But there are still times when the call is too strong. Lol.

I cook simple dishes but sometimes it gets tiring trying to think of dishes to prepare. So yeah, I don't think I have too many recipes to share. :)

Leanna

We cook at home most of the time but not so special and everyone would like it. Usually it's chicken, veggies, fish, salad or spaghetti. We eat out not so often or with special occasion only.

Since my paycheck was down a bit this month, i've been playing raid the freezer.
Since I live alone, you wouldn't believe the combination of foods i've been coming up with!!

We cook at home and I'm lucky if I only have to cook one meal...I have lots of food allergies and some of the stuff I have to eat my family won't. I have learned to be creative. Food's not so exciting any more!

For me, cooking with a crock pot is really a blessing. Here is a favorite: pot roast stew.

(I always buy all natural & organic)

(1) Beef chuck shoulder roast
(1) small package of baby carrots
(4) medium potatoes
(1) medium onion quartered into small sections
(4) beef bullion cubes
Mrs. Dash seasoning (for good flavor)

Cut beef into small portions, throw in carrots, potatoes, onion, bullion cubes and (Mrs. Dash) spices.

Cook for 6-8 hours on medium (or High if you have less than 6-8 hours). Serve with noodles/rice (optional).

Serves 4-6.

My wife loves this, especially on colder days like we're having now in November.

I cook regular meals. Tonight it was pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy and mixed vegies.

Cook.......unfortunately!

Now I've found some "tv trays" are cheaper than you can cook the food
for from scratch. And even with freezing a lot, the imagination and taste
buds get tired after a while. (think of roasts etc. that create multiple servings.
Georgia

Eating out is so expensive, especially here in Scotland. Fortunately my wife is a good cook so I could get some recipes to post. What do you like soup, sweet or savoury? Let me know!

a variety is nice if you can afford it. usually get together with friends at restaurant Sunday noon. Then Christian womens' Club brunch once a month. Only by invitation or promoting healthy coffee business ( GeorgiasHealthyCoffee.com/) otherwise.
Georgia

I am really trying to cut back to save money but I am addicted to a Mom and Pop Mexican food place near our house and we get takeout from there once a week. If I could just give that up we would be good lol.

If it's an option, eat out or bring in food that is already prepared. I find cooking a chore these days, I have three teenagers, one is a vegetarian, one is the fussiest eater on the planet, one is pretty flexible but doesn't help prepare anything.Luckily, my husband would eat cardboard if you gave him a loaf of bread with it LOL.

Ate out today - variety of vegetables &amp; sauteed chicken -- at Chinese restaurant. They charge less and have faster service than most in Freeport!
Georgia

Always great to have someone who will eat "everything"!
my late husband would throw things out rather than eat something he didn't enjoy!

For a big family, it's not practical to serve ready-made-food because it's too costly. But for a small family like two or three members only, it's practical to just buy-and-serve-immediately type of food. But for me, I usually cook because it's healthy and a-sure-clean food stuff.


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One problem with being home alone much of time : tend to feed cravings &amp; snack a lot. Try to choose healthy snacks at lsast some of time : carrots, broccoli etc.
If you drink coffee at least some of time, and want one that helps your energy level and immune system, check out http://www.GeorgiasHealthyCoffee.com

Georgia

We normally cook now that I am home more. I have actually become a pretty good cook and very creative. My last concocsion was hamburger vegtable soup. VERY EASY!

1 lb. Hamburger
1 bag frozen mixed veggies
brown gravy (only enough to make a broth)
1 TBS. Garlic (I use garlic in almost everything)
add salt, pepper & basil to taste.

So simple!

This is FANTASTIC served with some homeade bread.

I may try that hamburger &amp; mixed veggies recipe and freeze some.


Thanks.Looks easy enough!

I am going to start putting up the question of the week again. Feel free to email me questions you would like to discuss at jeanine@wahm.com.
This week's question: Do you cook or eat out the majority of the time? If you do cook, what type of meals do you cook? Share your favorite recipes especially those that are low fat and healthy for us. We all need some help finding great tasting healthy recipes!

Who can afford to go out and eat any more? Geesh, I wish. I have to go and dig out some of my good recipes and post them. I look forward to getting some new ones here too.

I cook regular meals. Tonight it was pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy and mixed vegies.

can I come to your house and eat?http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley2.gif

I have been doing a 70/30 ratio. I cook at home 70% of the time and eat out the other 30%. Mainly we do a lot of eating out on weekends.

My son is a vegetarian now, and the rest of the family isn't. Does anyone know of some great place that I can get pre-made vegatarian meals to stock in the freezer for him?
It makes meal planning so crazy for me, and even though he LOVES rice and beans, he's hungry for some variety.

My son is a vegetarian now, and the rest of the family isn't. Does anyone know of some great place that I can get pre-made vegatarian meals to stock in the freezer for him?
It makes meal planning so crazy for me, and even though he LOVES rice and beans, he's hungry for some variety.

I'm not a vegetarian, so I haven't seen any of these myself, but I did find a post at another forum that may help you:

http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/showthread.php?t=74438

I dreamed of becoming a vegetarian too but because of the nature of our existence...veggies, meat, meat, veggies...these two are interconnected already. And to add to the "crisis", smileys/smiley6.gifmany will choose meat...very tempting.

Pamelab, do you have a Fred Meyer by you? I know ours has a whole freezer section with organic and vegetarian items in it.

Pamelab, do you have a Fred Meyer by you? I know ours has a whole freezer section with organic and vegetarian items in it.

Hmmmmm, I never heard of Fred Meyer, do they have a website that I can view?

For us it's 50/50. I hate to cook - hate the planning - hate the cleanup. We end up eating out more than our budget likes! I try to go for easy, one or two pot meals. My husband loves to cook on the grill and usually cooks every Sunday, which is really nice (except he leaves a mess!)

One thing I make a lot is Seven-Layer dinner. Everyone likes it and it's good as leftovers too. This should feed about 6 people. With my 20 year old son, it feeds 4 nicely!
1-2 Potatoes, peeled &amp; sliced
2 Red Peppers in 2" long thin slices
1/2 Onion, diced
Several carrots in bite sized pieces
1 1/2 lbs ground beef or buffalo
1 large can of diced tomatoes
1/2 lb of bacon

Put the veggies in an oven proof dish, one layer at a time.
Pour 1/2 of the tomatoes on top of the veggies.
Spread out the beef in a layer on top of the veggies.
Pour the other 1/2 of the tomatoes on top of the beef. You may need to poke a few holes in the beef to get the liquid to go down. Then add water so the beef is almost covered with liquid.
Arrange the bacon slices on top.
Cover and Cook for 1 hour 40 minutes at 350 degrees.
Remove cover, cook for another 20 minutes.

I usually serve this with biscuits. I have a good, easy food processor recipe if anyone's interested. Both recipes are from Marjorie Standish - Cooking the Maine Way.

Well, today school has been canceled due to the wind! Avg. wind speed this morning has been 20 mph+ with gusts up to 70!

Pamelab, do you have a Fred Meyer by you? I know ours has a whole freezer section with organic and vegetarian items in it.

Hmmmmm, I never heard of Fred Meyer, do they have a website that I can view?
Why yes they do, go to www.fredmeyer (http://www.fredmeyer.com).com (http://www.fredmeyer.com%20)

Right now we live in an area that, unfortunately, does not have very many decent restaurants so we eat in most of the time when we are not traveling. Thankfully my husband is a good cooksmileys/smiley17.gif

We are both really health conscious so we eat as cleanly as possible. Mainly fruits and veggies, whole grains and lean protein. One of our main staples is chicken breasts, below is one of our favorites:

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1 can artichoke hearts (packed in water, not oil)


4 skinless chicken breasts


6 Tbsp. capers


1/4 cup lemon juice


1 tsp. garlic, minced


1/4 cup flour


2 Tbsp. olive oil


2 cups sliced mushrooms



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chicken with flour. In a large skillet, cook garlic and oil over
moderate heat, stirring constantly, until garlic is pale gold. Add
chicken and brown 2–3 minutes on each side.

Add lemon juice,
artichokes, capers, and mushrooms. Simmer, covered, for about 30–35
minutes. Turn and baste the chicken occasionally. Cook until chicken
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Cooking Time: 40 minutes
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
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Since I'm pregnant I try to eat healthy so I cook at home. I use to eat out on a daily basis. Eating out will definately pack on the pounds though!

I cook most of the time! Because of couponing, my grocery bill is very low, which helps pay off other bills (the money we're saving). Most of the time, I cook "home cookin" type meals. I very rarely use the frozen boxed stuff. I do a lot with leftovers and turn them into other dishes. Tonight, for example, I took my leftover chicken with gravy (just put boneless skinless chicken breasts in the crockpot, salt and pepper, a can of crm of chicken soup, 1/2 soup can of evaporated milk, turn crock pot on high and leave for the day) and made it into chicken and biscuits (warm up leftover chicken w/gravy, mash with a fork, add more evaporated milk, flatten some biscuits in a casserole dish, top w/chicken mixture, top w/more biscuits, put in 350 degree oven till biscuits are golden. Hope this helps!!

Oh Conic, that sounds wonderful!! Artichokes and capers.... yum, how very different. Thank you.

You're welcome! It is so light and fresh tasting, you will love itsmileys/smiley1.gif

Here is another one that has become a regular at our house. It was recommended by the fitness instructor, Kathy Smith. Since we don't eat much beef I usually substitute low fat ground turkey for the beef. Enjoy!


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Recommended by Kathy Smith


1-1/2 lbs. extra-lean ground beef

1 egg

1/2 tsp. chopped garlic

1/2 cup chopped onions

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

3/4 cup finely chopped celery

1/2 cup tomato sauce

1 cup dried breadcrumbs

1 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 Tbsp. dried parsley

Salt and pepper to taste

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oven to 325 degrees. Mix all ingredients, shape into a loaf, and place
in a loaf pan. Bake for about one hour. Depending on the shape and
thickness of the loaf, you may need to cook it slightly longer. Serves
6.<div style="margin: 14px 0pt; padding: 0pt;">Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
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I cook, we eat out only once a week.

ConiC, that meat loaf recp. sounds delicious.We will have to try that soon.

I cook a lot. It is my form of relaxation and I save a lot when I cook

To quote my favorite movie "Meatloaf, beetloaf, I hate meatloaf". Best Movie ever, any guesses as to what it is? I do hate meatloaf too! Sorry.smileys/smiley21.gif

the movie is.. A Christmas Story.

Haha, a classic.


PErsonally i agree with a few other posts, cooking is a way for me to relax and be creative at the same time. I like to find a decent looking recipe online at allcooks or allrecipes and put my spin on it and see how it comes out.

the movie is.. A Christmas Story.

Haha, a classic.


PErsonally i agree with a few other posts, cooking is a way for me to relax and be creative at the same time. I like to find a decent looking recipe online at allcooks or allrecipes and put my spin on it and see how it comes out.

Ah very good Grasshopper, you have learned well. It was fromA Christmas Story!http://www.wahm.com/forum/smileys/smiley32.gif

I personally also very much like allrecipes and I never follow a recipe the way it is written, but then I usually can recreate something I made that I really like. It has it's ups and down I guess.

I am vegan and the rest of the family is vegetarian, so we cook most of the time, with occasional Thai or Mediterranean take out to round out the month.

My hubby makes a delicious tempeh and veggie sir fry, and one of my favorite things to cook is a vegan pesto sauce.

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here is my recipe requested "by 23rd: Pineapple upside-Down Cake
If you like larger quantities -- in this case recommended by my late husband and enjoyed by many people since : bake in 14 " skillet.
1/3-1/2 cup shortening -- healthy(veg.oil) or not ( butter or margarine),
1 cup brown sugar
1 20 oz. can sliced pineapple, drained( save juice- substitute for water in cake recipe).
12 pecan halves. (maraschino cherries if desired.Basic recipe had suggested 7 -- I didn't bother with).
heat oven to 360 degrees.
Layer first 3 ingredidnts in bottom of pan. May use less to taste, but wand butter melted and cover bottom of pan).
Mix a yellow cake mix - reg. size-substituting pineapple juice for part of liquid. Pour batter on top of other ingredients.
Bake 45 min. or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
Invert onto plate. Leave pan over cake a few minutes. Serve warm and, if desired, with ice cream or whipped cream. ( orig. Betty c. - in 9X1 1/2 " round pan made 9 servings.

Georgia jenkins

I haven't been one to like to cook too much! I guess it took up too much of my precious time! We eat in most of the time but I have liked cooking more recently. It has to do with beingbetter organized!

I am more about schedules now and I also have scheduled my menu plan and that really helps!

Here is a good recipe that I have enjoyed!


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Chicken Divan

4 Boneless Chicken breasts(boiled and cubed)
I head of broccoli(cut up and half cooked)
I can of Cream of Chicken soup
1/2 cup of Mayo(not miracle whip of salad dressing)
1 tsp of curry powder(or more I like 2 or more)
1 TBSP of lemon juice
1/2 cup of grated old cheddar
1/4 cup of italian bread crumbs


Place broccoli on the bottom of a 9X13 pan, top with chicken. Mix theremainig ingredient except the bread crumbs. Pour on top of thechicken and broccoli top with bread crumbs and bake@ 350 for 30 min. You can leave out the bread crumbs!

Enjoy, alter as you wish some people put a whole cupof cheese in or on top.

claudettemEdited by: claudettem

It is always a treat to look forward to going out to eat with my husband! I do enjoy that the more than cooking alright!

We eat in most of the time. Last night I made Tamale Pie YUM.

it has been a kind of out of the box week, chicken patties and fries last night and tonight sloppy joes. Oh well sometimes that is just the way it is.

Great place to get some ideas for dinner tonight! Thanks!

You're all making me hungry... I am going to have to log off and get something to eat! I eat out most of the time because am single now and got tired of throwing extra food out. I try to cook for one person but it is really hard to do.smileys/smiley7.gif

I agree with you sharycea! It is hard to cook for just yourself! I found that too! But it is so much more fun to cook when you have someone to cook for! I eat a more balanced meal when I have to cook for someone else too. Do others feel the same way as I do?

Tomorrow night I get to eat out because it is my LOA meeting at Elmers. Mozzarella sticks here I come :o)

Yep, Claudettem. I eat a lot healthier when I cook at home or when I am cooking for others. I have to force my self to cook at least one healthy meal at home per week.smileys/smiley4.gif

I mostly cook now, although I'm sort of new to cooking. I just started feeling guilty about all the frozen pizza and fast food and didn't wantmy kids to be eating junk all the time.

I found if I sit down before I go grocery shopping and plan out the meals for the week, then I buy just what I need and it keeps me from trying to have to figure something out when I'm tired and don't want to.

Oh and I LOVE my crockpot. This is my favorite super simple recipe.

EASY JAMBALAYA
One box Zatarins jambalaya
sausage/chicken/shrimp (whichever you prefer or have on hand, but it's really good with all three or a combo too)
veggies of your choice (I usually do peppers, onions, can of tomatoes)
Water as per box

Cook on low 8 hours and maybe serve with some bread. Yum!

I too plan my meals for the week and shop off of that list. It saves time and money. For more great ways to save money I invite you to my Blog. Saving Money Blog (http://www.pennypinchersoregon.blogspot.com)
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I cook and it's usually spaghetti or frozen fish fillets or something else that's super easy and I can convince myself is a little bit healthy :)

Whatever you ladies are doing to cook AND take care of kids AND work from home...I'm just not that awesome :)

I cook and it's usually spaghetti or frozen fish fillets or something else that's super easy and I can convince myself is a little bit healthy :)

Whatever you ladies are doing to cook AND take care of kids AND work from home...I'm just not that awesome :)



Oh you are too that awesome, there are some really simple recipes even if you don't like to cook. So claim your awesomeness and cook baby. :o)

My husband and I cook at home. When we do go out to eat it seems we always say - we can make this at home, and cheaper smileys/smiley17.gif
I also use allrecipes.com a lot.
I enjoy cooking at home because my family loves it! When you feel appreciated it sure helps when it's time to do those dishes.
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Here is my menu for the week,

Tonight Spaghetti and Garlic bread
Sat, Soup and sandwiches
Sun, Chicken stir fry
Mon, Breakfast for dinner
Tues, Roasted Chicken
Wed, BLT's
Thurs, is make your own dinner cause mom is going to Law of attraction meeting and eating out :o)

Just thought I woudl share and maybe give you ladies some ideas.

My husband loves to have breakfast for dinner.
Love your menu!
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Humm, Spaghetti and garlic bread! I will be having that this weekend!
Thanks for the idea!

Thanks, I like your store too, lot's of neat items!
I'm getting ready to close my store that's why I don't have new items on it anymore. I'm moving to Auctiva, they are new, friendly to sellers and will charge less.
I love eBay and hate to leave it but it's gotten out of hand. I will still do auctions as I love estate sales LOL
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I am pretty attached to Ebay, been selling for about 10 years now. I enjoy having the store cz I can put alot on there and just pay a little for the listings. I g to as is section of our thrift store and find great stuff and resell for a huge profit. :O) I love the hunt. I was raised in a secondhand/antique store so it comes naturally.

Wow must have been awesome being raised in a secondhand/antique store, you must have picked up a great gift.
I'm glad the store is working for you, you have done a nice job with it and have a variety of things.
I'll keep an eye on it for myself too smileys/smiley2.gif
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I do both. I cook a lot and eat a lot too. We do a lot of soups but mostly meals that would last overnight as we are all busy people. We eat a lot too because we are farther away from town and cannot visit restaurants much.

I think my husband is going to make blt's for dinner tonight, I have a 4H leader meeting so he is on his own with the kids :o)

What a blessing to have a husband who cooks! You are blessed shellybelly!

We eat out a couple times a week. It varies from a local restaurant to pizza, chinese food, burritos. We are trying to cook more at home, but time is tough.

It is great, he cooks simple stuff for the kids when I have a meeting and he the BBQ king, great with marinades and bbqing the meat just right. The best tri tip this side of the Mississippi :o)

What a blessing to have a husband who cooks! You are blessed shellybelly!

i eat out. i think maybe this is one upside of working from home, you got to try something new every lunch time smileys/smiley1.gif

I do a little of both. I love cooking, but because we are able to, we find it exciting to finally be able to afford taking a family of six out to dinner! For a while there, it was iffy...but now, we have choices!

To take 6 out to eat you must be in a lucrative business-- and have well-disciplined kids !

Yes, we are doing well for ourselves, and our children are wonderful! Whenever we are out in public together, we are given compliments about how well behaved our children are. We have truly been blessed with our well mannered children; a 15 year old daughter, and 3 sons, ages 13, 8, and 7. Of course, we know that teens (esp. girls) can be a handful at times, but we are very happy at how well behaved they are.

If you'd like to know more about our business, pm me.

Thanks!

I cook most of the time. Not because I really love cooking, which I don't, but because I can eat more healthy. I am kind of a clean freak and like to know that hands were washed before the food was prepared, and with eating out ya just never know what goes on in their kitchen.
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