I love when I find an easy, cheap recipe that makes a lot of food, and then I have leftovers galore that I can put in the freezer and pull out to warm up when I'm feeling lazy. Some people think I'm a little bit weird, but sometimes I don't even warm up my leftovers. I enjoy the cool sensation of eating food cold. It's refreshing! Also a little weird, I know. There are several foods that you can eat straight out of the freezer. Here are a few of my favorite foods to eat frozen:
If you are looking for a meal that freezes well, then I recommend stroganoff! This is my most favorite meals ever! When I was in kindergarten, the teacher asked everyone in the class what their favorite food was. Most kids said pizza or mac 'n cheese. My response: stroganoff! Recipe:
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During the winter, sometimes I crave summer BBQs when my Dad fires up the grill and makes hamburgers. This BBQ recipe is much easier than grilling hamburgers and can be made year round! It's a great source of protein and something I always look forward to. Recipe:
Cook ground beef and chopped onion together. Salt and pepper to taste. Drain the fat. Add BBQ sauce and ketchup using a 2:1 ratio. I use approximately 2 quirts of BBQ sauce and 1 quirt of ketchup. The beauty of not measuring means you can customize the taste however you want! Coat the hamburger well and heat. Tips:
Soup warms the heart and soul. When it's frigid cold outside, soup is my go to.
There are many benefits to eating soup. Soup is good for your health, it can be packed with healthy vegetables, you can make a lot of soup for a little amount of money, and soup makes you feel good. Check out Karina's Top 6 Benefits of Eating Soup. There are a million soup options to choose from: potato soup, chicken noodle, broccoli cheese soup stew, and many many more. This recipe for potato soup is one of the best! It's super easy. I love the carrots paired with the potatoes. Carrots are very nutritious. They contain beta-carotene and antioxidants. Carrots in this creamy potato soup are sure to bring smiles at your house. It's an easy feast you're going to enjoy. Recipe:
Whisk the flour and evaporated milk together; make sure to whisk the lumps out. Simmer to thicken the soup. Tips:
I love watching the Olympics! My favorite event to watch is snowboarding. Congratulations to the United States athletes who have received a medal so far: Mikaela Shiffrin gold in the giant slalom, bronze in team figure skating, Nick Goepper silver in freestyle skiing, Chris Mazdzer silver in luge, John-Henry Krueger silver in 1000 m short track speed skating, Arielle Gold bronze in women's snowboarding halfpipe, Shaun White gold men's halfpipe, Red Gerard gold men's slopestyle snowboarding, Chloe Kim gold in women's halfpipe, and Jamie Anderson gold in women's slopestyle.
Shout out to all the athletes competing in the PyeongChang winter 2018 Olympics going on right now. It takes a lot of work to do what they do. Part of performing well means that athletes strategically pick food to fuel their performance. Here is my research and some of my own tips for how you can eat like an Olympic champion. Breakfast Chris Mazdzer, silver medalist in the PyeongChang men's luge competition, likes to eat a "breakfast sandwich with eggs and avocado and a bowl of plain yogurt with honey, chia seeds and hemp seeds" (See more of what Mazdzer and other athletes eat in Hannah Doolin's article). Athletes are typically looking to add protein to their breakfast. Here are a few ideas:
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Lunch
For the rest of the day, athletes focus on getting enough carbs and protein. Lots of athletes choose to have a sandwich, salad, or pasta. My recommendation for lunch is steak (protein), rice (carbs), and carrots.
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Snack Time
To keep your body fueled it's important to prepare snacks to enhance your performance. Olympic athletes eat a variety of snacks including PB & J, veggies, nuts, and peanut butter ball bites. I love snacking on my homemade granola bars. Often times inexpensive store bought granola bars have hidden and unnecessary sugar. My recipe is easy and inexpensive.
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Dinner
Olympic athletes finish off the day with protein and carbs in mind. Try tater tot casserole with a green salad on the side.
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8 X 8 dish with tater tots on the bottom and sides. Fill with the meat mixture. Top with tater tots. Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Tips:
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Now that you've planned, cooked, and eaten like an Olympic athlete, you deserve an edible gold medal! Tip:
Now that the Super Bowl is over you, like me, probably have an insane amount of leftovers crammed into your fridge. If you have leftover salsa, bean dip, chips, and chicken wings this recipe is a great way to kill off those leftovers.
I love this recipe because it's much cleaner than eating a taco that drips all over the place! Here is Mexican Rice Casserole. A taco in a bowl. Recipe:
Take the chicken wing meat off the bones. Shred the chicken. On the stove, warm the chicken with 1/2 a cup of water. Add taco seasoning. Cook for 5 more minutes. Mix rice, chicken, and salsa together. Spray a 9 X 13 pan with non-stick spray and put the mixture in the pan. Sprinkle cheese on top. Cover with foil. Bake 375° for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 5 more minutes. Tips:
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