It’s always wonderful when a home chef gets to go away
and have a holiday. However what happens to the family left behind? Do they try
to cook for themselves or live on fast food? The best bet is leaving care
packages for them.
Chili is one of those make and freeze foods. It’s easy
to whip up whether on the stove top or in the crockpot. Store in Tupperware or
plastic containers, Reheat with just a tablespoon or two of water to thin it
out. Sometimes chili can get thick . Zing it up a bit with some tortilla chips
or cornbread squares. Mole sauce , another Mexican treat can also be made and
then stored for another day. What’s great about mole is that you can pair it with
grocery store rotisserie chicken for an easy and delicious meal. Tomato sauce
is another excellent recipe to make for the family. If you;’re busy packing,
then just use the crockpot to make it. It’s easier and the result is a rich
mellow sauce, perfect for pasta or gnocchi. Stock up on a variety of pasta too.
The kids can have a choice of rotelli , spaghetti or ravioli to pair with it,
You could even vary the sauces, Have a container of the meaty Bolognese and the
vegan marinara.
Casseroles are also easily whipped up and frozen.
Eggplant parmesan is a hearty dinner , liked by everyone.It’s just breading and
frying eggplant slices and then layering them alternately with sauce and a blend of grated mozzarella
and Parmesan cheese.A tasty dish, full of meat and veggies is ham, broccoli and
potato casserole. It had the bonus of frozen French fries and cubed ham. It’s also
dotted with florets which will please parents that the kids are eating their
greens. Roll ups are easily freezable and reheated. They can be made up of such
good for you ingredients like spinach
and cabbage. Imagine lasagna stuffed with baby spinach and cheese, easily
created and easily popped into the freezer for later consumption. Cabbage rolls
are a great way of dosing the family with
Vitamin C.Stuff it with turkey, onion and baby carrots. Tomato sauce takes away
the meat’s dryness as well as giving it more flavor.
When the home chef’s away, the family will still eat
well. Fill the fridge with tasty sauces and casseroles. They’ll be well
appreciated .
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