Chicken ‘oyster’ & Broccoli Pesto Pasta
Chicken 'oysters' are not really oysters, nor are they in any way related to rocky mountain oysters. They are tender little bites one will only get for a chef treat,…
Chicken Salad & Sandwiches
When I do 2 Chickens $10 – 30 servings I always have a pile of cooked chicken meat bits, from which I make chicken salad for sandwiches. Celery, onion, pickles,…
“Dry” Salad
Salad seems basic, but too often they don't last beyond one day. To make them last longer you need to be very careful to keep you greens mix dry. I…
Bacon
Bacon, who doesn't love bacon? Sweet, salty, smoky, savory, fatty, crispy, porky bacon! Bacon can also be expensive, and a bit of a PITA to deal with. I find "ends…
March Meatballs
Meatballs, every cuisine has one. Having them ready in the freezer can make those busy nights a breeze. You can float them in a ramen, make them sweet and sour,…
Italian Salad Dressing
Salad dressing is one of the cheapest things to make, and one of the more expensive things to buy. Most salad dressings are vinegar, oil (either oil itself or in…
Prepping Bread
Most breads are just a vehicle for other flavors, like rice, potatoes, pasta and other starches they don't have much flavor on their own, and most people don't actually like…
Bacon & Egg Muffin
While breaking down the Bacon and Prepping Bread for the freezer I needed a bit of breakfast. Often when prepping I will grab a bit of what is at hand,…
Shopping Time!
After wrapping up my personal 100 day challenge it's time to restock, and move forward at a more normal pace of 2 shops per month, and about $200 per month.…