Fix, freeze, feast : the delicious, money-saving way to feed your family : more than 150 recipes

Review “If you resolved to cook more at home in 2008, Fix, Freeze and Feast can help...In addition to recipes they also have tips for organizing your shopping list, packaging meals and preventing freezer burn.” Spokane Spokesman-Review “If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat home-cooked meals as a family more often, Fix Freeze, Feast could be just the help you need to accomplish that... Fix Freeze Feast ” won’t guarantee getting a scattered family home for dinner more often, but it will definitely make it much easier to get the meal on the table.” The Register-Guard (Eugene, Ore.) “Not so much a cookbook as a bulk-saving survival guide for harried cooks everywhere.” Northern Virginia Magazine “_Fix, Freeze, Feast_ is a smart book to keep on the shelf... There's nothing like a hot meal after a long, hard day at work, especially if all the work was done weeks ago!” Scripps News Service “[Fix, Freeze, Feast] delivers some yummy new recipes that are easily stored and don't look or taste like frozen meals when they're served days later... Fix Freeze Feast promises to ease the stress of cooking and ensure that you're well fed, with hearty meals, throughout the week or month." lhj.com (_Ladies Home Journal_) “The authors do a great job offering clear instructions for the cooking, an important final step that is too often left to guesswork.” (Memphis) Commercial Appeal Product Description Millions of shoppers save money buying groceries in bulk — trays of boneless chicken breasts, pairs of flank steaks, and flats of ripe tomatoes. But savings can quickly become losses if those bulk quantities spoil in the refrigerator or lie forgotten — unlabeled and unrecognizable under layers of ice crystals — in the back of the freezer. Kati Neville and Lindsay Tkacsik have built businesses teaching home cooks how to take advantage of bulk savings by shopping wisely; converting food purchases into delicious, healthful family dinners; and labeling and storing the meals for easy access on busy days. They share all their best recipes and organizational wisdom in Fix, Freeze, Feast , a cookbook every price-conscious shopper will love, and warehouse club members shouldn't be without. With their help, home cooks will have freezers stocked with easy-to-prepare entrées, ready to be defrosted and cooked for weeknight family dinners. Imagine the comfort of knowing a homecooked meal is always available. Each recipe includes instructions for dividing, preparing, and storing the raw ingredients, and a second set of simple directions for thawing, cooking, and enjoying the food. Designed for the way people cook today, Fix, Freeze, Feast meals are lighter and fresher than traditional bulk-cooking recipes, with a focus on simple stews and stir-fries, quick grilled or broiled main courses, and popular ethnic meals such as Beef Fajitas and Cashew Chicken Stir-fry. Add to the entrées ready-to-bake cookie doughs, warming soups and side dishes, fruit smoothies, and portable kids' snacks, and those warehouse club shopping trips begin to look more valuable than ever. This is a system that saves time, saves money, and saves families from the empty calories of takeout food. Make room in the freezer for next week's dinner! Praise for Fix, Freeze, Feast — "[_Fix Freeze, Feast_] delivers some yummy new recipes that are easily stored and don’t look or taste like frozen meals when they’re served days later . . . Fix Freeze, Feast promises to ease the stress of cooking and ensure that you’re well fed, with hearty meals, throughout the week or month." _— lhj.com (Ladies Home Journal) _ "Fix Freeze, Feast is a smart book to keep on the shelf . . . There’s nothing like a hot meal after a long, hard day at work, especially if all the work was done weeks ago!" — Scripps News Service "If you resolved to cook more at home in 2008, Fix, Freeze and Feast can help . . . In addition to recipes they also have tips for organizing your shopping list, packaging meals and preventing freezer burn." _— Spokane Spokesman-Review _ "If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat home-cooked meals as a family more often, Fix Freeze, Feast could be just the help you need to accomplish that . . . Fix Freeze, Feast won’t guarantee getting a scattered family home for dinner more often, but it will definitely make it much easier to get the meal on the table." — The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR) "Not so much a cookbook as a bulk-saving survival guide for harried cooks everywhere." _— Northern Virginia Magazine _ "The authors do a great job offering clear instructions for the cooking, an important final step that is too often left to guesswork." — (Memphis) Commercial Appeal ## Review __Spokane Spokesman-Review__ __The Register-Guard__ (Eugene, Ore.) __Northern Virginia Magazine__ Scripps News Service lhj.com (\_Ladies Home Journal\_) (Memphis) __Commercial Appeal__ Millions of shoppers save money buying groceries in bulk — trays of boneless chicken breasts, pairs of flank steaks, and flats of ripe tomatoes. But savings can quickly become losses if those bulk quantities spoil in the refrigerator or lie forgotten — unlabeled and unrecognizable under layers of ice crystals — in the back of the freezer. Each recipe includes instructions for dividing, preparing, and storing the raw ingredients, and a second set of simple directions for thawing, cooking, and enjoying the food. Designed for the way people cook today, __Fix, Freeze, Feast__ meals are lighter and fresher than traditional bulk-cooking recipes, with a focus on simple stews and stir-fries, quick grilled or broiled main courses, and popular ethnic meals such as Beef Fajitas and Cashew Chicken Stir-fry. **Praise for __Fix, Freeze, Feast__** — \_ "If you resolved to cook more at home in 2008, Fix, Freeze and Feast can help . . . In addition to recipes they also have tips for organizing your shopping list, packaging meals and preventing freezer burn." \_— Spokane Spokesman-Review "If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat home-cooked meals as a family more often, __Fix Freeze, Feast__ could be just the help you need to accomplish that . . . __Fix Freeze, Feast__ won’t guarantee getting a scattered family home for dinner more often, but it will definitely make it much easier to get the meal on the table." — __The Register-Guard__ (Eugene, OR) \_ With this updated second edition of a best-selling cookbook, you can have it all -- great tasting, nutritious meals that don't break the bank or your daily schedule. Cook one recipe in bulk and stock your freezer with three nights of homemade dinners for your family. Updated recipes incorporate plenty of fresh, seasonal produce, along with bulk grains and beans. From Asparagus and Potato Frittata and Lemon Blueberry Strata to Tomato Basil Soup and Berry-Roasted Chicken, the 150 tasty options span the menu. Filling the freezer with healthy, ready-to-cook meals is more delicious than ever Save time, money, and stress while serving up healthy delicious food your whole family will love. Kati Neville and Lindsay Tkacsik show you how to buy groceries in bulk, prepare easy dishes, package them in meal-sized bags, and then stock the freezer with ready-to-defrost-and-serve homemade meals. With 125 recipes that include main courses, sides, desserts, and more, Fix, Freeze, Feast is the perfect cookbook for budget-conscious shoppers, warehouse club members, and anyone who wants to put great meals on the table with less effort and expense. A time- and money-saving guide to feeding the entire family explains how to take advantage of bulk savings by shopping wisely and converting food purchases into delicious, healthy meals that can be frozen and stored for use on busy days, offering more than 125 recipes that include instructions for dividing, preparing, and storing raw ingredients. Put delicious homemade meals on the table even on days when you're too busy to cook! With the Fix, Freeze, Feast plan for stocking your freezer, supper is as simple as 1-2-3