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Bulk Beef, A Staple in my Freezer

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetThere are very few meals made from ground beef or turkey that don’t freeze well. It just loans itself to quickly freezing and reheating is a snap. It also doesn’t dry out when reheating which is key to enjoying your prepared meals. I use a lot of ground beef or turkey when cooking. Mostly ground turkey because of my food…

Amazingly Quick Hamburger Gravy and Rice

Hamburger Gravy, my favorite easy recipe

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetIn the last Cook Easy Foodie Blogger challenge I posted my favorite ground beef or meat recipe. Well this is also my favorite basic recipe which is the topic for today. So run over and see the post I put up for hamburger gravy, and you can find the easiest and tastiest recipe I know that a lot of people…

Weekly Meal Plan for 3/18

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetI think I have this week under control. I already have things taken out of the freezer to thaw and talked to hubby about what some things were he wanted to eat. I swear that’s half the battle. Really folks, I have everything written on a piece of paper on the freezer. Can you just go figure out ONE item…

Weekly Meal Plan for 2/10/13

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetYippee, I got another one done for you. I’m not sure why it doesn’t happen more often. Obviously my Sundays have been really busy in the last few months. That’s when I like to think about what we’re having for dinner the coming week. This week I’m just posting the meal idea and not what day. They are all up…

Membership Giveaway

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Quick Chef | 18 Comments

TweetI’ve offered up memberships for a couple of different giveaway sites over the last two years but for some reason it just never dawned on me to host my own. I guess because this isn’t a giveaway site so it just didn’t click in my head? One of those big DUH moments. Thankfully I’ve been having quite a few of…

Frugal Food To Please Every Appetite

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetHosting a holiday party? Then you know it’s impossible to please everyone on your list. There are so many different expectations, likes and dislikes, allergies and food sensitivities, that it can almost seem impossible to plan for all your guests’ preferences. Seeing as I have severe food issues, I understand this better than most. But it can be done and…

Main Course Entertaining Even On A Tight Budget

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetThe main course can really eat up a budget when you are entertaining. The star of the meal can’t be overlooked, but how can you present a gorgeous main course when you’re on a tight budget? No worries, there are quite a few options and you won’t even look cheap by choosing them. Let the Sales Guide You Good cuts…

Ginger Sage Pumpkin Risotto

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetGoing way out of my comfort zone with this recipe. I’ve never made a risotto so I figure why not jump right into a holiday one. Go big or go home lol Now risotto isn’t a difficult recipe, it’s just really time consuming. I don’t suggest making this recipe if you don’t have help in the kitchen or if you…

Holiday Harvest Apple Berry Salad

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetI love finding new recipes that are simple. I mean, “Why didn’t I think of that?” This recipe is a combination of many items you already have in your pantry and fridge. Mix it up a little with different nuts and dried fruit you have in your cupboard. There is very little chopping involved. This is a great recipe to…

Easy Three Step Broccoli Cranberry Slaw

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetHoliday meals can get quite expensive and over the years they can get a little boring even. Change up your side dishes and add a little spark to your holiday favorite meals. This recipe is very affordable and super quick to toss together. If you have leftovers then toss it on to your turkey sandwich. Toast crusty french rolls and…