http://onceaweekcooking.com cook once, eat all week Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:05:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There’s often been a stigma that came along with taking your lunch into the workplace that somehow, you must be struggling if you couldn’t go out to eat every day with your co-workers. But now, faced with the recession, more and more people are coming to terms with this simple ... http://onceaweekcooking.com/brown-bagging-lunch-is-smart/ I originally got this recipe from a Weight Watchers meeting a few years back but it has been a tried and true recipe since! Not only is this recipe delicious but it’s very easy and cheap to make! Getting all of these items on sale make this an even ... http://onceaweekcooking.com/salsa-chicken/ This is a great recipe to make ahead and freeze. Especially in lunch size portions. It's healthier than a lean cuisine and if you make up a big batch it is very cost effective. You can freeze the rice in ziplock baggies per portion or make some ... http://onceaweekcooking.com/chicken-chowmein/ This is an idea that I and my brother loved growing up. I can remember many slumber parties with an English muffin pizza bar. I've also done the same thing with my kids. They love putting as much stuff on their muffin as they can. Yeah, ... http://onceaweekcooking.com/english-muffin-pizzas/ Freezer Cooking - A Great Way to Save Money on Your Monthly Grocery Bill By Lindsay Landis Some people call this once-a-month cooking, once-a-week cooking, or freezer cooking.  The names may be different but the concept is the same.  You block out one day and do the bulk of your cooking for ... http://onceaweekcooking.com/save-on-monthly-grocery-bill/ This recipe is made in the slow cooker and would make an awesome gift! Just put it in a pretty tin or bag with super cute label and ribbons. Spiced Mixed Nuts Use non-salted nuts. 1/2 pound halved walnuts 1/2 pound pecans 1/2 pound cashews 1/2 pound peanuts 1 cup butter, melted 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 ... http://onceaweekcooking.com/spiced-mixed-nuts/ There are a few guidelines you need to beware of that will help your freezer cooking session be more productive and free from stress. If you have the right basics and tools you will have some great tasting meals and stress free kitchen time. 1. Don't experiment with new recipes - ... http://onceaweekcooking.com/freezer-cooking-tips/ In a down economy it's important to cut costs wherever you can. We all need to make the most of our income. One way to gain extra funds every week is to be careful with your food budget. Reducing the number of times you eat out and cutting back on ... http://onceaweekcooking.com/slash-your-grocery-budget-with-freezer-meals/ Make Ahead Freezer Meals - For Women on the Go By Darlyn Burkle Make ahead freezer meals could be the answer to a busy woman's dinner time blues. Have you ever come home from work or running the kids to their activities, to find that you have nothing in the house to ... http://onceaweekcooking.com/make-ahead-freezer-meals/ Preparing food for a family on a busy weeknight makes it difficult, to find time, for a decent meal after a chaotic day. Families have good intentions of eating nutritious food, however finding food that is balanced, and convenient to prepare, can become overwhelming. A few practical tips can make ... http://onceaweekcooking.com/cooking-food-nutritiously-on-a-tight-schedule/