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| Mrs. D's Kitchen I do not like to cook, but I cook a lot. On a budget. For a family. Every day. Here are the tips, tricks, and recipes that I've come to rely on after 20 years. Hope they'll be helpful! |
| Essential "Hardware": 2 big pots with lids; 2 medium-sized pots with lids; 1 small pot with a lid; 2 frying pans with lids; 9" x 13" baking pan; set of Corning Ware; spatula; wooden spoons; set of dry measuring cups; set of measuring spoons; glass measuring cup; cutting board; paring knife; medium-sized cutting knife; chef knife; peeler; garlic press; colander; ladle; cookie sheet; kitchen scissors; whisk; mixing bowls. Essential "Software": The items I keep on hand at all times...flour; sugar; salt; pepper; onions; garlic; canned tomato sauce; eggs; milk; dried ginger, basil, parsley, and oregano; onion powder; garlic powder; soy sauce; vegetable oil; extra-virgin olive oil; balsamic, white and red wine vinegar; beef and chicken bouillon cubes; cornstarch. Nice-to-Have Electronics: Crockpot (slow cooker); food processor; stand mixer; can opener; knife sharpener; and most indispensable of all -- coffeepot with timer, so the coffee's ready at 5:30 a.m.! The Recipes: These entree recipes each make about six servings. Supplement with bread, biscuits, and/or a salad for more people (or big eaters!). The recipes are going to be grouped by main ingredient, because that's how I shop. Every week I sit down with the circular and see what kinds of meats, fruits, and vegetables are on sale, and plan for the week around those items. I go to one grocery store (since I can make my list according to the layout of the store and get the weekly shopping done as quickly as possible, because if there's one thing I hate more than cooking, it's grocery shopping!) About every two weeks, it's worthwhile to make a trip to the warehouse store (mine's Costco) for things like eggs, milk, orange juice, half-and-half, canned tomatoes, juice boxes for the kids' lunches,etc.) Main Ingredient: Recipes: Broccoli Rabe (Rappini) Linguini Rabe (stand-alone entree) Boneless Beef Cubes or London Broil Beef With Scallions (stand-alone entree) Beef With Broccoli, Variation 1 (stand-alone entree) Beef With Broccoil, Variation 2 (stand-alone entree) Pepper Steak (stand-alone entree) Fish Filets Batter-Fried Fish Filets (entree, needs side dish) Lettuce LettuceBerry Salad (side dish) Pasta Pasta with Vodka Sauce (entree, needs side dish) |
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