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Yes, I’ve covered menu planning…how to do it by your sales flyer, how to do it by randomizing the meats, veggies, and flavors your family likes (links to these posts at the bottom). But what if I told you I could fix it so you never plan a menu again…would you be intrigued?
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Even for the most experienced and prepared cooks, doing the Whole30 can be challenging. It often includes more food prep than many people normally do as it focuses on fresh whole foods whenever possible. But there are gonna be days when you can’t even breathe, and you really need to eat…like RIGHT NOW! Here are some classic Whole30 shortcuts to keep on hand for those days.
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Before you travel, there’s that pesky fridge you need to deal with. It’s just not possible for me to empty the fridge on purpose without a plan. So, here’s the 6 steps to clean out your fridge.
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You may not believe me, but seriously, just about every vegetable is better roasted. Who can argue with tender, “caramel-ly” yumminess that is SO easy? Roast your carrots and stop there OR use them to boost the flavor in this super Roasted Carrot Hummus.
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Craving more food adventures? Here are more tasty meals we enjoyed at Disney’s Polynesian and Epcot. If you’re planning your Disney vacation, you GOTTA consider these restaurants!
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This scenic top-notch restaurant is offering a special menu for Disney’s 50th Anniversary as well as a grand view of the Magic Kingdom’s Main Street fireworks display. If you’re looking for tasty food adventures, Disney’s California Grill certainly delivers…but good luck choosing what to get!
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Menu planning seems so hard that it’s tempting to buy pre-made plans. It seems like it would be so easy. After all, hasn’t someone else already done the hard part? But even if the plans are free, I still have 3 simple reasons not to buy pre-made menu plans.
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There are a handful of key cooking skills that unlock great potential in your cooking journey. For those who KNOW how to cook, these may seem overly obvious. But not so for anyone starting from nothing. Mastering a key cooking skill like browning ground beef is the first step to easy and wonderful meals.
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I have a confession…I am not a loyal grocery store shopper. I shop at 3 or 4 (sometimes 5) stores each week. Most folks cringe when I say that, but with more time than money, this makes sense for me. I’m fine if you’re loyal to your grocery store, but are they worth what they charge?
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If you use something, it’s gonna get dirty…that’s a fact of life. And it won’t take more than a day or two (or maybe a meal or two) before it has you screaming and running for cover! But when you ask yourself, “How do I clean up this kitchen?” this simple plan is your best strategy.
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