Cooking from scratch is a hands-on approach to
eating. It
involves doing the shopping, doing the preparation, and blending it all
together
into an edible dish. Sure, there are ways to cut corners and save time,
but the end
result is the same-complete control and palate satisfaction.
The main focus of the Cooking from Scratch section of Foodie Mama is
to help
foodie cooks make tasty, easy to prepare meals for families of all
sizes. You
will find product reviews, tips of the trade, and, of course, lots of
recipes to
help you cook from scratch.
If you have one to three friends who can cook and follow instructions, you can spend a day cooking up to 200 meals to divide between you. The Big Cook gives the cook of the family the
opportunity to stockpile nutritious meals so she (or he) can spend
more time with the family or have some much needed down time. No more staring
into the chilly abyss of the fridge, wondering what to throw together at
the last minute; or worse, loading everyone up in the car to eat out.
Spinach is high in iron and calcium. It also contains rich levels of
vitamin K, vitamin C, a few B-vitamins and of course an abundance of
fiber. Popeye knew what he was doing for his body when he used to eat
his spinach but not everyone can eat it from a can. This spinach
casserole is a nice way to add the nutrients of spinach while providing
a lot of favour and visual appeal to a simple meal.
Every cook keeps around ten must have items
that they use on a regular basis. This is my list of must haves that I always
keep in stock. When you're done reading about mine, tell us all about yours!
Protein is an important part of our diet, but it can not always be left
to meat to fill our needs. Black beans are a great substitute for meat
for pretty much anything. I have used it in chilli, I have made burgers
from them and I have thrown them into pretty much any pasta dish we've
ever had. What follows is one of my favourite lasagna recipes. I
guarantee one small square and you'll be full.
For centuries, mothers have fed their families only from scratch. It wasn't really until the last few decades that we've been overly bombarded with ready made, zap-it-in-a-minute foods high in salt, fat and who really knows what else. Luckily for children, and for the adults that raise them, cooking from scratch is making a comeback. If you are thinking of making a move to cooking from scratch but need some more positive reinforcement (or if you already cook mostly from scratch and need affirmation), here it is.
This is soup season. What better food exists to warm your body and spirit? I love warm soup on a cold winter day, especially with some homemade crusty bread.
When was the last time you had a really tasty beef stew? For me, it was just last week.
Tips and Advice 
Spinach is high in iron and calcium. It also contains rich levels of
vitamin K, vitamin C, a few B-vitamins and of course an abundance of
fiber. Popeye knew what he was doing for his body when he used to eat
his spinach but not everyone can eat it from a can. This spinach
casserole is a nice way to add the nutrients of spinach while providing
a lot of favour and visual appeal to a simple meal.
Every cook keeps around ten must have items
that they use on a regular basis. This is my list of must haves that I always
keep in stock. When you're done reading about mine, tell us all about yours!
Protein is an important part of our diet, but it can not always be left
to meat to fill our needs. Black beans are a great substitute for meat
for pretty much anything. I have used it in chilli, I have made burgers
from them and I have thrown them into pretty much any pasta dish we've
ever had. What follows is one of my favourite lasagna recipes. I
guarantee one small square and you'll be full.
It wasn't really until the last few decades that we've been overly bombarded with ready made, zap-it-in-a-minute foods high in salt, fat and who really knows what else. Luckily for children, and for the adults that raise them, cooking from scratch is making a comeback. If you are thinking of making a move to cooking from scratch but need some more positive reinforcement (or if you already cook mostly from scratch and need affirmation), here it is.
