| Jul 1 @ 8:26 PM |
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burnslikethesun
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We all have em.
Whats yours?
One of mine is store bought rotisserie chicken.
I used to flick a thumb at it til one day I ran out of time and had to bring something for my sons luncheon.
For $3 - $4 you save your kitchen from heat,
yourself from an 30 mins of prep. can compared to the can chicken normally used to make chicken salad, not only do you get more for your money but better quality as well.
I recommend the plain chicken and not the Italian herb. There are more used for it, and seems to be less dry.
If you need to, you can always use the fresh erbs to give it an extra kick.
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| Jul 2 @ 10:25 PM |
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burnslikethesun
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Phucking Mcdonalds sucked all your secrets out huh?
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| Jul 2 @ 10:42 PM |
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Loreli
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I'm still thinking......dang that takes awhile nowadays! 
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| Jul 2 @ 10:54 PM |
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missliss78
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Phucking Mcdonalds sucked all your secrets out huh?
Talk about clanking cahoonas!
I just don't cook that much....or that often...no more than I have to. 
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| Jul 2 @ 11:32 PM |
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redhairNfreckles
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I don't know if this is on topic but I started using those "green bags" for all my vegetables and fruit. It's true what they advertise, it helps keep every thing fresher so much longer and less food is wasted because of spoiling.
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| Jul 3 @ 6:01 AM |
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burnslikethesun
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Them green bags do work huh?
Ill have to invest in some then
thanks for sharing I thought they were a rip off
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| Jul 3 @ 12:44 PM |
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Carol386
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I posted this in the potato salad thread - I keep the cooked, cubed potatoes/hash browns on hand all the time (here in Indiana they are sold under Bob Evan's brand) - they are kept in the fridge section at the grocery (not the frozen kind either) - they are already cooked, all you have to do is heat them up. In potato salad you just throw them in a bowl, add your mayo, mustard (whatever else you like in yours) and you have homemade salad in about 10 minutes - NO COOKING POTATOES  .
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| Jul 3 @ 2:27 PM |
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redhairNfreckles
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burns, I too avoided buying them for a long time thinking they wouldn't work. One day I saw the same ones they advertise on tv at my grocery store, so I picked up a package. They really do work! You can re-use each bag up to 10 times, just rinse them, turn inside out and let dry first.
Carol, I'll have to try those sometime. Thanks for posting.
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| Jul 5 @ 10:39 PM |
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whatagal
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My veggies don't spoil either...I learned how to freeze them years ago.
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| Jul 6 @ 12:01 AM |
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signme
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When you've gotten most of the good meat off the store bought chicken, use the scraps that are left in homemade soup. 
(And this from someone who doesn't cook if she doesn't have to! LOL)
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| Jul 6 @ 7:07 AM |
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daisy315
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use canned potatoes also for salads and mashed potatoes..
when I buy a can of hot dog chili, I portion it into the small snack size baggies and freeze it.. when I want hot dogs, I just take one baggie and nuke it.. saves me from having to throw the rest of a can away.
and I just found out that deep frying a hot dog tastes alot better than nuking them.. when ya live alone like I do.. cooking for one can be difficult and sometimes very wasteful..
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| Jul 9 @ 3:17 PM |
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redhairNfreckles
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I can't find the Bob Evan's, or any other brand for that matter, potatoes in this 2-horse town....lol. Only kind they have are mashed. 
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| Jul 11 @ 12:47 PM |
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burnslikethesun
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corn dogs are cheaper to make then buy.
Corn bread with just a little less liquids hot dog and a stick. Stick is optional.
I always make a double batch of pancakes. One to serve one to freeze.
Make your kitchen your own feel good place.
If you like it you'll spend more time in it then out to eat.
I find I like mirrors in my kitchen and the color red.
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| Jul 11 @ 7:17 PM |
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JenRNinOhio
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Grow your kids up & teach them how to cook & clean up.
My time saver hint o' da day
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| Aug 10 @ 3:55 PM |
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BluEyedQT
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I use my meatloaf recipe three ways.
Meatloaf
Salisbury Steak - Just fry up patties of the mixture then add in diluted powdered gravy to the same pan and heat up. Make sure you scrape up the bits of cooked meat, they really add to the flavor. Serve with egg noodles.
Meatballs - Use in a marinara sauce or with the gravy above. Serve with egg noodles.
Not diet food, but rib-stickin' and comforting.
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| Aug 12 @ 1:04 AM |
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burnslikethesun
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Nice....
Breakfast is the most important meal,we all know this, we all know that time is a crunch so we turn to sweeten cereals and power bars for them busy mornings.
When I cook the weekend breakfast I always make extra waffles and pancakes to freeze for the weekday.
I go from freezer to micro wave with the pancakes, and freezer to toaster for the waffles.
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| Aug 12 @ 7:13 AM |
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daisy315
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I love those rotisserie chickens from the deli.. I buy 1 every week.. they cost about 7 bucks here.. but I can make 4 meals or more out of 1 chicken.. thats less than 2 bucks a meal..
when I make chowders, I use cream of potato soup instead of peeling taters.. saves time and it helps thicken up the chowder too.without having to add the flour .. and I buy those bags of the chunky cut frozen mixed veggies.. cheaper than having to buy all the veggies I need in the produce aisle and already chopped
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| Aug 13 @ 3:55 PM |
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burnslikethesun
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My local store sells then for $4.50.
My veggies don't spoil either...I learned how to freeze them years ago And that is how? Are to share, for others that read?
I rinse and let air dry, then pop em in a vacuum sealed bag myself.
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| Aug 15 @ 3:45 PM |
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kattsmeow
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I rinse and let air dry, then pop em in a vacuum sealed bag myself. For freezing?
Please becareful in doing that. get yourself the BlueBall book for preserving food.
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| Aug 21 @ 4:19 AM |
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ShnFar
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Works every time. Add one tablespoon of iodized salt to your water when boiling eggs. After they have boiled for 10-15 minutes drain the water from them and put one ice tray of ice cubes over them. Let the ice melt and BOOM the shells won't stick to the eggs when you pill them.....
Another quick and easy thing is when you mix up your mixture for deviled eggs take the mixture and put it in a gallon ziploc bag. Cut a small portion of one of the bottom tips of the bag off. Squeeze the bag and fill the eggs... So Easy and Quick To Clean Up.
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