Comments | mamamoomoo: Need to start menu planning, i think

mamamoomoo

Need to start menu planning, i think

Dec 29, 2009 15:05

I really don't believe in menu planning. I'm very into spontaneity and have a hard time having anyone, including myself, telling me what i need to be making for supper. What if i don't feel like it? What if something comes up and i no longer have time for a patchke? What if I stam don't feel like eating the food thats scheduled? Not to mention ( Read more... )

unconventionalism, thriftiness

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anya_del_toboso December 29 2009, 13:19:07 UTC

You can chop them up and freeze for future use.
You can make hot ukrainian borscht with beets and cabbage and onion (it is like a veggie soup, you also add red beans and tomato paste).

mamamoomoo December 29 2009, 13:21:12 UTC

I was thinking of making borsht. Have a recipe to share?

anya_del_toboso December 29 2009, 13:24:06 UTC

I actually do... but I have to run to work today, so maybe tonight...
You'll need onion, garlic, potatoes, beets (not too many, 1 or 2 small), cabbage, red beans and tomato sauce, paste or ketchup... You can start soaking your red beans now. :)

mamamoomoo December 29 2009, 13:23:53 UTC

i can chop and freeze. Good idea. I just am never sure which veggies are fine frozen. Also, theres the aspect that a lot of the vegetables go to the animals and i'm not sure they'll go for frozen and then defrosted veggies...

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agent220 December 29 2009, 18:58:53 UTC

I find menu planning SAVES money because I see what I have in the house and work with that vs buying whatever suits my fancy.
If something is on sale, I'll buy it and use it the next week -- that's what freezers are for :)

It also helps me know to defrost things in advance and not waste time figuring out what to make and realize I don't have XYZ.

Occasionally, I'll switch 2 days around or skip something due to leftovers, but it still gives me a good guide of what to make and make sure I balance my meals well.

hannahsarah December 30 2009, 07:36:57 UTC

Easy minestrone soup:

Whatever veggies you have lying around, chop and throw in a big pot. Add a can or jar of spaghetti sauce, or leftover frozen sauce from an earlier meal. Add some kidney beans (canned, or dried ones that have been soaked) and towards the end, throw in a handful of dried pasta. No need to measure anything, just do it by sight and adjust to taste. Add more seasoning if you want (oregano, basil, garlic, etc.)

It's even better the next day. If you want to do dairy, sprinkle some parmesan on top when you serve it. Yummy!

Even my picky daughter who hates vegetables will eat it.