Fix, Freeze, Feast: Prepare in Bulk and Enjoy by the Serving - More than 125 Recipes
by Kati Neville, Lindsay Tkacsik
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Author: Kati Neville, Lindsay TkacsikEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-11-07
ISBN: 1580176828
Number of pages: 250
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Book Reviews of Fix, Freeze, Feast: Prepare in Bulk and Enjoy by the Serving - More than 125 Recipes
Book Review: These recipes are actually GOOD!
Summary: 5 Stars
I originally checked this book out from the library, thinking it would be another disappointing freezer meal cookbook with recipes calling for cans of cream of mushroom soup and 4 pounds of cheese, which resulted in watery casseroles high in calories, fat, cholesterol, and sodium. I was SO wrong!
I began looking for good freezer recipes because I was entering grad school, which includes an intense practicum "job" in addition to classes, and I have 2 small children and am involved in our community. I needed to save time, but wasn't willing to sacrifice healthfulness or flavor. This book has seriously been a dream come true. We have been using Fix, Freeze, Feast for about 3 months now, and have saved +/-$500 a month on our food budget (being busy meant we ate out more often than we liked), and has saved us immeasurable time. It has possibly saved our sanity and marriage, as well! :)
We've made about a dozen of the recipes (inc. Urban Garlic Chicken, Berry Roast Chicken, Vegetable Lasagna, Mustard Oregano Chops, Black Bean Chili, Basil Balsamic Chops, Sesame Soy Sirloin, Sticky Drunk Pig on a Stick), and liked them all; some were better than others, but there haven't been any that we disliked. We also like to save time and effort by putting entrees directly into the slow cooker; most have come out pretty well that way. This is REALLY useful when we forget to thaw them beforehand (which is often - and yes, I know you're not technically supposed to put frozen meat in the slow cooker, but a lot of us do it, right?).
The only things I would like to see in the next volume (please, please, please come out with another one!) are more vegetarian main dishes, and more side dishes. It's easy to add a side of vegetables, but side dish recipes like the Rice Pilaf are great on occasion.
All in all, this is an amazing resource and I can't recommend it enough for people who are busy - which is basically everyone! I've sung its praises enough that a few friends have also started using it, and they are just as pleased as I have been. I can't wait for a volume two!
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Summary of Fix, Freeze, Feast: Prepare in Bulk and Enjoy by the Serving - More than 125 Recipes
Millions of shoppers save money buying groceries in bulk ? trays of boneless chicken breasts, pairs of flank steaks, and flats of ripe tomatoes. But savings can quickly become losses if those bulk quantities spoil in the refrigerator or lie forgotten ? unlabeled and unrecognizable under layers of ice crystals ? in the back of the freezer.Kati Neville and Lindsay Tkacsik have built businesses teaching home cooks how to take advantage of bulk savings by shopping wisely; converting food purchases into delicious, healthful family dinners; and labeling and storing the meals for easy access on busy days. They share all their best recipes and organizational wisdom in Fix, Freeze, Feast, a cookbook every price-conscious shopper will love, and warehouse club members shouldn't be without. With their help, home cooks will have freezers stocked with easy-to-prepare entrées, ready to be defrosted and cooked for weeknight family dinners. Imagine the comfort of knowing a homecooked meal is always available.
Each recipe includes instructions for dividing, preparing, and storing the raw ingredients, and a second set of simple directions for thawing, cooking, and enjoying the food. Designed for the way people cook today, Fix, Freeze, Feast meals are lighter and fresher than traditional bulk-cooking recipes, with a focus on simple stews and stir-fries, quick grilled or broiled main courses, and popular ethnic meals such as Beef Fajitas and Cashew Chicken Stir-fry.
Add to the entrées ready-to-bake cookie doughs, warming soups and side dishes, fruit smoothies, and portable kids' snacks, and those warehouse club shopping trips begin to look more valuable than ever. This is a system that saves time, saves money, and saves families from the empty calories of takeout food. Make room in the freezer for next week's dinner!
Praise for Fix, Freeze, Feast ?
"[Fix Freeze, Feast] delivers some yummy new recipes that are easily stored and don?t look or taste like frozen meals when they?re served days later . . . Fix Freeze, Feast promises to ease the stress of cooking and ensure that you?re well fed, with hearty meals, throughout the week or month."
? lhj.com (Ladies Home Journal)
"Fix Freeze, Feast is a smart book to keep on the shelf . . . There?s nothing like a hot meal after a long, hard day at work, especially if all the work was done weeks ago!"
? Scripps News Service
"If you resolved to cook more at home in 2008, Fix, Freeze and Feast can help . . . In addition to recipes they also have tips for organizing your shopping list, packaging meals and preventing freezer burn." ? Spokane Spokesman-Review
"If one of your New Year?s resolutions is to eat home-cooked meals as a family more often, Fix Freeze, Feast could be just the help you need to accomplish that . . . Fix Freeze, Feast won?t guarantee getting a scattered family home for dinner more often, but it will definitely make it much easier to get the meal on the table." ? The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
"Not so much a cookbook as a bulk-saving survival guide for harried cooks everywhere." ? Northern Virginia Magazine
"The authors do a great job offering clear instructions for the cooking, an important final step that is too often left to guesswork." ? (Memphis) Commercial Appeal
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