Comments on: Back to the Basics: Batch Cooking http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-batch-cooking/ Live simply, stay sane. Life hacks for home managers. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:13:44 +0200 hourly 1 By: » SookieBonTemps: Not this waitress. I'd know. RT @JennyJohnsonHi5 Just think, somewhere George Clooney is giving a cocktail waitress a false sense of hope. mechanicalpencil http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-batch-cooking/comment-page-1/#comment-69075 » SookieBonTemps: Not this waitress. I'd know. RT @JennyJohnsonHi5 Just think, somewhere George Clooney is giving a cocktail waitress a false sense of hope. mechanicalpencil Sat, 06 Feb 2010 10:35:08 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3307#comment-69075 [...] Roasters Strategy CenterUtilities are too top-down, command and control — GreenMonk …Back to the Basics: Batch CookingFreezers 4 YouFatted Calf at Oxbow Market in Napa Valley – Dreams do come [...] [...] Roasters Strategy CenterUtilities are too top-down, command and control — GreenMonk …Back to the Basics: Batch CookingFreezers 4 YouFatted Calf at Oxbow Market in Napa Valley – Dreams do come [...]

]]> By: TheRoosterChick http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-batch-cooking/comment-page-1/#comment-61977 TheRoosterChick Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:17:36 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3307#comment-61977 Very useful post with some really great tips — thanks! That "One Skillet Lasagna" sounds like a winner! .-= TheRoosterChick´s last blog ..<a href="http://theroosterchick.blogspot.com/2009/10/save-time-in-kitchen-get-dinner-on_06.html" rel="nofollow">Save Time In The Kitchen & Get Dinner On The Table In A Hurry! - Part 3 of 7</a> =-. Very useful post with some really great tips — thanks! That “One Skillet Lasagna” sounds like a winner!
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]]> By: Valerie@CookingSharp http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-batch-cooking/comment-page-1/#comment-61898 Valerie@CookingSharp Sat, 03 Oct 2009 19:02:28 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3307#comment-61898 I like doing this, but I have to post a list of the staples on the front of the freezer. Otherwise I forget about them! .-= Valerie@CookingSharp´s last blog ..<a href="http://cookingsharp.blogspot.com/2009/09/slice-those-tomatoes-thin-thin-thin.html" rel="nofollow">Slice those tomatoes thin, thin, thin!</a> =-. I like doing this, but I have to post a list of the staples on the front of the freezer. Otherwise I forget about them!
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]]> By: 20 Indoor Activities for Kids – besides TV http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-batch-cooking/comment-page-1/#comment-59561 20 Indoor Activities for Kids – besides TV Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:20:26 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3307#comment-59561 [...] you have a batch cooking day planned?  If they’re old enough to stir, sift, and pour, let them help you with the basics [...] [...] you have a batch cooking day planned?  If they’re old enough to stir, sift, and pour, let them help you with the basics [...]

]]> By: Jennifer http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-batch-cooking/comment-page-1/#comment-59439 Jennifer Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:09:50 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3307#comment-59439 I always cook rice in double-batches so I have it on hand for a quick meal. Brown rice takes 30 minutes to make and for a quick meal I don't want to wait that long, especially if it's a piece of a bigger meal (like a casserole). I always keep quart-sized bags of cooked frozen rice in the freezer. I always cook rice in double-batches so I have it on hand for a quick meal. Brown rice takes 30 minutes to make and for a quick meal I don’t want to wait that long, especially if it’s a piece of a bigger meal (like a casserole). I always keep quart-sized bags of cooked frozen rice in the freezer.

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]]> By: Hannah http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-batch-cooking/comment-page-1/#comment-57922 Hannah Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:20:48 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3307#comment-57922 I like to make big batches of meatballs, pancakes, various types of muffins, then freeze for later. The best way is to flash freeze. For example, after the meatballs are cooked, I put them on a cookie sheet (not touching each other) and put them in the freezer. I let them freeze entirely, then put them in a zippy bag and back into the freezer. The great thing about it is I can take as many out as I need, because they are individually frozen, and not a big frozen blob. I also do this with fruit or vegetables that is in season. I like to make big batches of meatballs, pancakes, various types of muffins, then freeze for later. The best way is to flash freeze. For example, after the meatballs are cooked, I put them on a cookie sheet (not touching each other) and put them in the freezer. I let them freeze entirely, then put them in a zippy bag and back into the freezer. The great thing about it is I can take as many out as I need, because they are individually frozen, and not a big frozen blob. I also do this with fruit or vegetables that is in season.

]]> By: Laura http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-batch-cooking/comment-page-1/#comment-57886 Laura Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:02:51 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3307#comment-57886 Thank you for this great information! What I do that is not freezing but when I make cookies I mix packs of flour, baking soda and salt and put them into baggies and do the same with sugar and brown sugar so when it is time to make more cookies there is no need for pulling out all the ingredients just the bags that are already measured. Thank you for this great information!
What I do that is not freezing but when I make cookies I mix packs of flour, baking soda and salt and put them into baggies and do the same with sugar and brown sugar so when it is time to make more cookies there is no need for pulling out all the ingredients just the bags that are already measured.

]]> By: Andrea http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-batch-cooking/comment-page-1/#comment-57850 Andrea Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:47:34 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3307#comment-57850 Many years ago, my MIL gave me a Seal-A-Meal machine. I am currently on my 3rd one, and will never be without one! I typically cook extra, vacuum seal and then freeze the leftovers. It's so nice to be able to just drop the bag of frozen food into a pot of simmering water and within 15-20 minutes, dinner is on the table. If I freeze single portions, I can just cut the corner off the bag and pop the whole thing into the microwave. I definately will try roasting my own chicken. I haven't really tried it because my DH is not a big fan, but if I shred the chicken for other meals and make stock from the carcass, it would really be helpful on those days I just don't want to cook or have a lot of time. Many years ago, my MIL gave me a Seal-A-Meal machine. I am currently on my 3rd one, and will never be without one! I typically cook extra, vacuum seal and then freeze the leftovers. It’s so nice to be able to just drop the bag of frozen food into a pot of simmering water and within 15-20 minutes, dinner is on the table. If I freeze single portions, I can just cut the corner off the bag and pop the whole thing into the microwave.

I definately will try roasting my own chicken. I haven’t really tried it because my DH is not a big fan, but if I shred the chicken for other meals and make stock from the carcass, it would really be helpful on those days I just don’t want to cook or have a lot of time.

]]> By: Anna http://simplemom.net/back-to-the-basics-batch-cooking/comment-page-1/#comment-57848 Anna Tue, 21 Jul 2009 23:59:10 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=3307#comment-57848 How timely! I really need to get some meals in the freezer fast because my husband and I just agreed to foster a newborn baby boy who will arrive at our house sometime later this week. That will give us 4 kids ages 3 and under and I'll need all the help I can get! I'm still learning the art of batch cooking, but one of my favorite things to do is precook a big batch of ground beef (mixed with ground turkey) with pureed celery, carrots, and onions. This stretches the meat and makes it more nutritious. I then divide it up and freeze to use in tacos, shepherd's pie, etc. The idea is from Michelle at Leaving Excess and you can read about it here: http://www.leavingexcess.com/2008/11/cooking-and-freezing-ground-beef-make.html Thanks for the great ideas! How timely! I really need to get some meals in the freezer fast because my husband and I just agreed to foster a newborn baby boy who will arrive at our house sometime later this week. That will give us 4 kids ages 3 and under and I’ll need all the help I can get!

I’m still learning the art of batch cooking, but one of my favorite things to do is precook a big batch of ground beef (mixed with ground turkey) with pureed celery, carrots, and onions. This stretches the meat and makes it more nutritious. I then divide it up and freeze to use in tacos, shepherd’s pie, etc. The idea is from Michelle at Leaving Excess and you can read about it here: http://www.leavingexcess.com/2008/11/cooking-and-freezing-ground-beef-make.html

Thanks for the great ideas!

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