Comments on: January Menu Plan

By: Tiffany @ No Ordinary Homestead

Tiffany @ No Ordinary Homestead — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:03:18 +0000

I use up lots of my grated zucchini in weekly batches of zucchini bread which my husband takes to work for breakfast every day. Two cups grated zucchini will make 2 loaves of bread. I just save 2 cup sized baggies of it in the freezer. Here's another recipe with zucchini but you'll need a few other veggies too: Baked ziti ratatouille

By: Amy

Amy — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:22:13 +0000

Organization in and of itself does save tons of money!

By: Maria

Maria — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:00:35 +0000

This would use up one of your whole chickens. I do this for Sunday lunch, but it would work for supper, too.

Put whole potatoes, some carrots, and quartered onions into a crockpot. Add one whole chicken or a pack of leg quarters (rubbed with olive oil, spices, and minced garlic) and a little water. Cook on high for about 3 hours. I feel like a Prov. 31 woman when I come home from church to this lovely, simple meal waiting for us.

By: The Prudent Homemaker

The Prudent Homemaker — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:20:16 +0000

Amy,

I make 2 puffed pancakes for my family (not counting my husband, who eats potatoes for breakfast most days, or leftovers). I have never put cooked apples on them before, but that sounds REALLY good!

By: Renee

Renee — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:44:47 +0000

Our local news channel just ran a story touted as a way to cut your grocery bill by 1/4 by doing nothing. The trick? Don’t go to the grocery store for one. whole. week! They featured a mom who’s fridge and pantry were stuffed to overflowing and she was struggling to come up with a menu for day 1. Your plan would blow her mind. Congrats on completing what’s probably the hardest part of this challenge!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:11:08 +0000

I learn something new every day… never heard of zucchini whoopie pies!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:06:47 +0000

I never in a million years would’ve thought of that. We love fried zucchini (sliced), so I bet these would be delicious. Thanks for the suggestion!

By: gina

gina — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:16:28 +0000

Have you ever tried using the shredded zuke as “hashbrowns” or latkes? Just mix with egg and (and onion if you like them), spice however you like and saute in choice oil. You may even be able to bake them (altho, I haven’t tried). Very, very good! It is also healthier than potato equivalent dishes. I have the same problem with lots of zucchini taking up room in the freezer (good garden year for squash!!

By: Devlyn

Devlyn — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 13:12:46 +0000

I wish I had zucchini in my freezer. I would love some zucchini whoopie pies!

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 02:59:55 +0000

That sticky chicken looks amazing. I know I’ve seen it before and forgotten about it. It’s on the menu now!