Tag Archive: freezer

Garlic Scape and Kale Stuffed Shells

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I warned you last week that I’m obsessed with garlic scapes… And, also that I stockpiled them and had quite a few garlic scape recipes coming your way. Well, here’s another one! I guess you could say that I am also somewhat obsessed with stuffed pasta, especially in the summer! I love to use whatever…

Freezer Friendly Meals (WFMW)

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This week’s theme for Works for Me Wednesday is what doesn’t work… I contemplated kitchen gadgets that have taken up space in my drawers but rarely gotten used. I also thought about under-utilized cookbooks or recipes that have failed miserably for me.

What kept coming back to me, though, was the fact that I will be banned from my kitchen next week. That doesn’t work for me at all!

Freezing Cookie Dough (WFMW) and a Giveaway!

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Since the holiday baking season is officially in full swing, I thought I’d share a holiday baking tip with you this Wednesday!

With Christmas over a week away, it’s still a bit early for me to start doing all of my holiday cookie baking. I don’t want my cookies to taste stales when my friends and family bite into them. But, I also want to get a head start on my baking. I bake a lot of cookies for Christmas, so I don’t have time to do everything in the last few days.

Chicken Pesto Calzones + Stocking the Freezer (WFMW)

Are you familiar with Works for Me Wednesday hosted by We Are THAT Family?  I’ve been lurking in the shadows reading everyone’s great tips for a while, and I have finally (finally!) decided that it’s time for me to join in.  I’ve shared a few tips on my blog in the past, but I’m making…

Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Shells (Revisited)

This year we signed up for a large share from our CSA.  We had a medium share last year, and it was plenty of food for my husband and I, but my goal this summer is to have extra fresh and local veggies so that I can freeze them for the winter and decrease what…

The Start of the Penny Pinching Pantry Raid (formerly $100 Challenge)!

As I mentioned, I will be participating in the Penny Pinching Pantry Raid (formerly $100 Challenge) that is being hosted  by Susan @ She’s Becoming DoughMessTic.  The challenge is to spend only $100 on food for four weeks, starting tomorrow, July 1st!  I decided to participate in the challenge for two reasons. The most obvious reason…