There are, by my count, at least seven levels of fried chicken. The worst of them is good; the best, which I waited forty-four years to find, led to what can only be called an out-of-body experience. Let’s start at …
Friday Dinner Ideas
Friday dinners should be a relaxing end to a busy week. But who wants to cook when the weekend is just getting started? By pre-planning your Friday dinners, preparing a meal doesn't need to be daunting or exhausting. A key to remember when cooking on Friday nights is to have a pantry and freezer full of quick go-to items that can be prepared without much work or mess. By following simple Friday dinner suggestions, you are sure to have more time to relax and start your weekend with a delicious, homemade meal. Add this to my Recipe Box.
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Stocking Up
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During your weekly trip to the grocery store, it is important to buy items that can be stored for quick- fix meals. Items that are important to buy include dried pasta, pasta sauce in a can or jar, a bag of frozen meatballs, canned or frozen vegetables, canned soups, onions, potatoes, quick-cook rice, instant pudding and frozen whipped topping.
Choosing your Meals
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If your family is like mine, you understand that making a decision is a battle in itself. Picky eaters or wishy-washers make pleasing everyone difficult during dinner time. A good strategy to prevent whining during dinner is to make a list of the meals your entire family enjoys. Keep this list on the fridge so you can add the ingredients to your shopping list. Also, cross off the meals you ate as you go so you keep your dinners varied.
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Plan Ahead
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When making your Friday dinner, you want it to be as smooth as possible. One important tip is to check how long it will take to prepare individual dishes so all the food is done at the same time. Imagine having your casserole done but the biscuits still need 15 minutes to bake. Read all the cooking instructions before you begin cooking so you can stagger start times, ensuring your dinner is hot and ready at the same time. Another way to cut down the work and involve the family is to assign jobs to different family members.
Suggested Friday Dinners
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Friday dinners should be easy and quick. Here are some wonderful meals that are inexpensive and are a breeze to make. The ingredients are listed for easy shopping.
Spaghetti: Pasta, sauce, frozen meatballs.
Meatballs and Rice: Frozen meatballs, can of mushroom soup, milk, quick-cook rice.
Turkey Casserole: Egg noodles, leftover turkey cut up, can of mushroom soup, frozen or canned peas.
Grilled Cheese and Soup: Bread, American cheese, cans of tomato soup.
Pudding on a Cloud Dessert: Thawed frozen whipped topping, chocolate pudding.Remember to stock up and pre-plan for a quick and easy Friday dinner.
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