"Lucy" > wrote in message
m...
> Okay, gang.. this is in regards to the thread "The demise of cooking as we
> know it?"
> I am requesting that all the nice folks who DO cook from scratch, even
> after working all day, kindly post some of your favorite weeknight
> recipes.. that you cook from scratch, of course. Why? So that newbies like
> myself can learn from you.. rather than hear how superior you all are
> What do you say, guys.. put your keyboard where your mouth is?
> lucy
> (Tone is impossible to read on here.. I'm not being sarcastic, just
> sincerely wanting to learn something besides how great everyone here
> cooks)
> lucy
>
>

One key to weeknight cooking is weekend preparation. Cook up a couple of
meals on a Saturday and use them during the week. Soups and stews are good
that way, as is meatballs and sauce, then just cook up some pasta. You can
make pasta (from scratch) a few days ahead or freeze it for longer storage.

Pork chops, chicken parts need only to be browned, then put into the oven to
finish. Figure 15 minutes stove time and then pop them in the oven while
you do other chores or just relax while dinner finishes. Cut up and boil
potatoes. Add some butter, garlic, parsley and serve. Just wash them,
don't peel them.
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Ed
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