I am trying to be frugal, really like I think most people these days and am starting my adventure with a cookbook I already own. That way I am not taking up space on my shelf with books I don't use and I am only spending money on the food, which face it we need anyways.
So I am picking a great cookbook my Grandma gave me almost 5 years ago as a bridal shower gift. I know I have used it but not to it's potential. I am starting my cooking adventure with Real Simple: Meals Made Easy. Which states most meals go from oven to table in less than 30 minutes and freeze well. Perfect for a house of two where number two comes home for dinner at odd times. Namine at The Clutter Box suggested I write the date as well as notes each time I make something so I remember whether we liked it or not. Great Idea! And better than my old use of sticky notes.
We are starting with the first section ONE POT MEALS! Sounds easy! I will fill you in with pictures and what my husband and I think, our first adventure is Roast Chicken and Vegetables which says it takes 30 minutes to prepare, 1 1/2 hours in the oven and makes 4 servings....pray my oven works tomorrow! Last night I was down to only one burner working again. I cant wait until next month when I get a new gas stove. :)
I have this really cool baking dish though from Pampered Chef (another great gift from my grandma :), which by the way is an AMAZING piece of kitchenware) that I can use to cook a chicken in the microwave....I think to keep the house cool and cut down time on the recipe I will use it instead. Last time I cooked a chicken in it, total cooking time =30 min. It is a toss up of one of my favorite kitchen items. Thanks Grandma for jump starting my adventure!
I can't wait! Not sure if I am more excited for a new meal or to use my baking dish because I am cheesy like that! :)
2 comments:
I hate coconut! Do you hate just the shredded stuff or all coconut. I think it's the most evil thing in the world (besides co-workers anyways)
Fingers crossed for your oven! I am so excited for your meal! Sounds amazing! I have seen the cook book around, so I am curious as to how many recipes you like and stuff and I might have to go grab it!
How do you cook chicken in the microwave... I never use the microwave. I have actually debated throwing it out because I hate cleaning it!
GOOD LUCK!! Have fun!
I have had Thai coconut rice that I really like but it is made with the milk. Other than that I HATE all coconut. Lol, on the coworkers!
The baking dish I linked to can fit an entire chicken in it. I went to one of those house kitchen parties years ago and the sales lady demonstrated it in the microwave. It was pricey but TOTALLY worth it. I hate cleaning the microwave as well but my husband uses it all the time. Last night he used it to heat up what I cooked since he was so late from work. :(
I bought ingredients for the first 3 meals in the book, right now they all look good.
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