Unfortunately, unlike the majority of my generation who were stay-at-home mom's, most mother's and wives today are out in the work force helping to meet the high cost of living. But, even though I was a stay-at-home mom, I found during the years that planning my menus and shopping accordingly, saved me lots of money, time, and aggravation! Even today, I sit down weekly and plan my menus.
Do it in steps. Select from the menus offered below or choose your own, go over the ingredient lists, check to see what you have on hand and what you need to buy. One suggestion that I offer whole-heartedly is to see Read The Recipe! Does anything have to be marinated? Anything need to be chilled or prepared overnight? What can I do ahead to save time? These and other things can save you a lot of time and make preparing the family meal a lot easier and more enjoyable for everyone.
Prepare your shopping list, take it to the supermarket with you, and stick to it!!
Remember when you cook that a recipe is merely words on a paper; a guideline, a starting point. Once you have prepared a recipe according to directions, you can then change whatever you like, and then it becomes your recipe, so personalize it a bit. Add more of an ingredient you like or less of something you don't like. Try substituting one ingredient for another. Remember, words have no flavor, you have to add your own!
Best Lasagna
Mixed Spring Greens with Warm Goat Cheese Coins
Garlic Bread 1
Italian Raw Apple Cake
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Phillippine Chicken
Fried Phillippine Rice
Sautéed Apples
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Glazed Baked Ham
Broccoli Sauté
Potato Gratin
Quick Blueberry Cobbler
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Broiled Fish with Peppery Almond Butter
Herbed New Potatoes
Peas with Orange and Mint
Mini Chocolate Eclairs
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Ham and Cheese Bowties
Purchased Salad Mix
Mint Limeade
Quick Chocolate Banana Cream Pie