So out of the masses of recipes, how do I choose recipes? Especially if there are 15 recipes for mashed potatoes? I have two general rules for choosing recipes when I'm trying to keep things simple
1- If I don't recognize one of the ingredients, I don't pick that recipe. I'm not spending hours running to specialty grocery stores looking for one random ingredient that I will use for this one recipe and then never use again
2- I like a small list of ingredients. I don't count salt and pepper and other seasonings or common pantry items, but if I can make the chicken recipe that calls for me to buy 5 ingredients instead of the recipe that calls for 13 ingredients, I'll pick the shorter recipe. Not only does it save me money at the grocery store, it saves me time in preparing the meal
It's also super helpful to read the recipe all the way through first. If it calls to marinate overnight, or requires some special cooking tool or pan that you don't have, it's good to note these things.
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When planning for food during weeks (I try to do most of my grocery shopping for 2 week periods, then pick up some fresh stuff every week). I plan about 3 meals (its only me), and then I have leftovers, cereal, yogurt and granola, pbj, veggie night, etc. I always stock up on necessities, and then if I'm only using part of something - I try to make something with the other half. And I try to by at local places - the NC State Farmers Market out in Raleigh is great, we have plenty small ones here in Louisville. I love Whole Foods but it is just too expensive! Enjoy cooking!
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