Wow! The last two days have been full of kitchen-time. Very intense kitchen-time, let me tell you! I’m so thankful for the energy and patience that God gave me. Ridley was incredibly difficult (cranky) yesterday and it’s a miracle anything got done at all…seriously. Today was much better–thankfully!
Kelly and I are planning to get together next week to have a Christmas goodies baking day! We did this last year and it was so fun. I was hugely preggo and I got covered in powdered sugar. I’ll have to dig out that picture! Ha!
For now, here’s what I got done yesterday and today.
2 Mexican Lasagnas2 Pot Roasts with Vegetables
2 Chicken Fajitas with Veggies
2 bags Shredded Chicken
2 bags Black Beans & Pintos
5 bags Turkey Broth
2 bags Shredded Turkey
Roasted Red Pepper Hummus (from dried beans)
2 pans Twice Baked Potatoes
3 loaves Banana Bread
2 dozen Zucchini Muffins
2 dozen Pumpkin Muffins
2 batches Granola (not pictured)
WOW! I’m loving this monthly cooking marathon!
My little helper
Even more miraculous– my sink and counters are totally clear and clean! *happy dance*
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awesome work!
I must ask — how big is your freezer?!?!
I'd love to do a big cooking day like this, but our freezer is so tiny we wouldn't have enough space.
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Wow! Your cooking posts make me want to learn how to cook! I know I will try soon (I graduate in less than 2 weeks, so now isn't the best time for a new adventure!)! I am curious to know what Mexican Lasagna is! It sounds yummy!
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That top photo makes my hungry. Yum!
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I am curious to know what Mexican Lasagna is! It sounds yummy! Can't wait for that recipie..
Also, what do you cook for? To freeze and have faster meals, or what? Whats the point of all this cooking? (though it looks like a blast, I LOVE to cook!)
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Wow! Hooray for you! That is awesome! Especially with a cranky baby on Day #1!
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Great job! I got 2 lasagnas done, 1 dz mini meatloaves, porcupine meatballs and that is it!
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I've been wanting to try freezing twice baked potatoes. At what point do you freeze them? How do you thaw/reheat them?
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Oh my, Myra – you are my inspiration. Tell me what to do and where to start. I think I need to do this! I shall hop over and visit Crystal and Fishmama! I'm so inspired right now!
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WOW That is an amazing amount of work– I am going to try those muffin recipes!!
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Wow I am so impressed. I can't wait to see your recipes for mexican lasagna exc. Can you post how you prepare the chicken fajita's and vegetables and freeze them. Thank you.
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Oh my word!! You did amazing (especially with a cranky baby!)!!! That is sooooo much food! Isn't it so rewarding?!
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wow! i've always wanted to make a bunch to freeze, but i don't know how. sounds kinda dumb…but i guess what i mean is i don't know if you are supposed to prepare a meal all the way or just 3/4ths of the way. could you post and explain the chicken fajitas? thanks!
jessica
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Wow! You did a great job! I don't know how much of that I could have finished with all my kids underfoot.
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I SOOO need to hire you!
My baking day got pushed back a few days – my boys really needed Mommy time!
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Seriously, this is just awesome!! I really, really, REALLY should do this!! WAY TO GO!!
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Wow! Incredible!
We LOVE twice baked potatoes in our house!
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Your little helper is so cute!
Come for a visit – my brother's animation company is having its first ever Christian preschool DVD giveaway for his show called Slug and Ant! I'm trying to spread the word.
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Very cool! You and amy over at http://amysfinerthings.com/ have a lot in common! I'm impressed with you both!
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That thud you just heard is my jaw hitting the floor.
Girlfriend – that is amazing! Are you expecting a small army to arrive later this month?
I am literally standing and applauding you in my head right now! (And wishing I would ever be that organized but realizing I will never, ever be)
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I am wondering about your beef w/veg. Do you freeze? How do the veggies do? Also same thing with Fajitas? Please let me know. Getting inspired to do while on Christmas Break
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Julie,
I tried to contact you via e-mail, but maybe you will see this info here…
The frozen veggies did super well with the pot roast that I cooked in the slow cooker.
I'm planning on making the Chicken Fajitas this week. I bagged and froze the veggies separate from the chicken and marinade because I'm planning on sauteing the veggies. My sister has done this before and the frozen veggies work great!
Hope that helps!
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