Meal Ideas

Oven dials on a vintage GE oven by Steve Gale on Unsplash.

A New Approach to Meal Planning

Rather than meal planning, I like to think in terms of meal repurposing and extending; that is, using familiar dishes in different ways and ensuring they last beyond one meal. Here are some tips for how to do it.

Meatballs and spaghetti in tomato sauce on a white plate by Hexuye Ye on Pexels.

Fresh Ideas for Frozen Meatballs

I recommend keeping frozen meatballs around for a quick meal, since most varieties can be cooked in under 15 minutes. Pasta and tomato sauce are the most obvious accompaniments, but why not try something different?

Samosas and dip on a white table by Glen Carrie on Unsplash.

Freezer Fusion

What happens when you find your freezer littered with half-open packages of appetizers? You cook up all the little bits, serve them for dinner with a vegetable or salad on the side, and call it freezer fusion.

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