"Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message
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> On Fri, 29 Jun 2012 07:47:41 -0400, "jmcquown" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>>"Brooklyn1" <Gravesend1> wrote in message
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>>> On Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:46:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
>>> > wrote:
>>>
>>>>I'm going to turn over a new cooking leaf. I'm sick of panicking at 4
>>>>pm and then trying to thaw something, finding out I am lacking an
>>>>ingredient, feeling rushed, and then resorting to going out.
>>>>Today I decided what to make when I woke up, pulled the needed
>>>>ingredients, thawed the meat -- things went smoothly and I had a more
>>>>relaxed day. I won't utter a clue on how many years ago I should have
>>>>started this plan.
>>>>
>>>>Is this your routine or what?
>>>
>>> It's rare I decide last minute. I typically have my main meals
>>> thought out some three days in advance. And I always prepare enough
>>> so that there are plenty of left overs (they are not really left overs
>>> since they are planned), so even if I decide I don't want what I
>>> planned I have a freezer full of choices. I hate having to cook from
>>> scratch every day. (snippage)
>>>I think that each time one cooks make lots, then there is rarely a day
>>>when
>>>dinner has to be
>>> figured out last minute... cooking lots is also a good way to reduce
>>> the grocery bill.
>>
>>
>>I don't plan three days ahead, but I definitely cook enough to have
>>complete
>>meals stored in the freezer. No last-minute shopping required.
>
> I plan most meals around what's on sale, and for meats I'm a fan of
> those "Family" size packs, they save money and there's enough for
> several meals... like with skinless/boneless chicken breasts I'll cook
> 2-3 packs at once; slice into cutlets, bread, fry, and freeze. They're
> very good in sandwiches, with pasta, or just plain in a salad. It's
> not much more effort to fry two pounds of cutlets as ten, because it's
> the same clean up.
>
>>I have
>>freezer/dishwasher safe divided/portioned plates with snap-on lids. Like
>>this:
>>
>>http://www.collectionsetc.com/Produc...mr:referralID=
>>
>>or Tiny URL:
>>
>>http://tinyurl.com/75q4te9
>>
>>They stack easily on the freezer shelf. Each is clearly labelled so if I
>>want, say, corned beef & cabbage with new potatoes, I just reach in and
>>grab
>>it. Thaw, reheat in the microwave. Dinner is served! (Of course not
>>everyone has the freezer space for this.)
>
>
> I use the rectangular containers (Glad), supposed to be disposable but
> they last through many uses and are dishwasher safe.


I've got those, too. I bought the divided plates for taking lunch to work.

Jill