Posts made in November, 2010

Be Thankful for your Leftovers!

Posted by Sheri on Nov 26, 2010 in Tips & Tricks | 0 comments

With Thanksgiving leftovers filling the fridge, we’re all thinking about how to use those leftovers.  Be sure to use them before you loose them!

My first recommendation is to freeze several servings of the sides together in a sealed container and pull them out next week on a busy day when you don’t have time to cook.  They will taste better then and save you time as the busy holiday activities begin.  Turkey can be frozen and I recommend dicing it first or cutting it into cubes so that it can easily be added to soups, casseroles, or salads.  Here are just a few great recipes that will accommodate substituting leftover turkey:

1. Chicken Pot Pie…substituting turkey,
2. Arizona Chicken Salad
3. Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
4. Chicken and Wild Rice Salad
5. Black Bean Chili
6. Dijon Chicken Strata
7. Gringo Enchiladas

Be sure to add one of these delicious recipes to your meal plan this week and use your leftover turkey – it will save you time and money!

Thanksgiving, Let’s talk turkey

Posted by Sheri on Nov 20, 2010 in Eat Smart, Tips & Tricks | 0 comments

With Thanksgiving just days away, you need to buy the turkey.  If haven’t purchased your turkey – today’s the day! Most turkeys are purchased frozen and need several days to thaw.  While there are several methods for thawing a turkey the safest is in the refrigerator.  It is important to allow about 24 hours for every 4-5lb of turkey.  So if you purchase a 14-16lb turkey it could take up to 4 days to completely thaw and a 20lb. bird  4-5 days.   A thawed turkey can remain in the refrigerator for a couple of days but a frozen turkey can’t be stuffed or roasted, so be sure to pick up a turkey soon and store it in the fridge!

How to Thaw a turkey!!

Posted by Sheri on Nov 19, 2010 in Eat Smart, Nutritional News | 0 comments

Check out this link from the USDA on the proper ways to thaw a turkey! Be smart, be safe this Thanksgiving!

Plan your Cooking – Cook your Planning

Posted by Sheri on Nov 19, 2010 in Tips & Tricks | 0 comments

Have you ever made a plan and totally blown it??? Cooking is the same way, if you plan a week to two weeks out, get the groceries, you need to stick to that plan! It will save time and money both.