Once a month cooking – Getting Me Back

Recipe: Butternut and Leek Soup

11th April 201122nd August 2020Gluten Free, Once a month cooking, Recipes, Soup

I took my Cousin Lani's recipe and tweeked it a little for bulk cooking. This recipe freezes really well and can be done in the crock pot (slow cooker) or on the stove. Butternut and

Recipe: Beef Stew

10th March 20113rd August 2020Beef, Once a month cooking, Recipes

Beef Stew Freezer meal. Makes 3 dishes which serve 4. Stores well for 4 weeks. 2 tbsp coconut oil1 medium onion (diced)1 tbsp dried thyme1.5 kgs beef cubes3 tbsp cornflour10 baby potatoes (quartered)1 kgs mixed

Recipe: Broccoli and Cauliflower Bake

10th March 201123rd August 2020Gluten Free, Once a month cooking, Recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Broccoli & Cauliflower Bake Makes 4 dishes (4 servings per dish) 1 kg Broccoli florets1 kg Cauliflower floretsSaltWater (for cooking)1 cup Cheddar cheese (grated (shredded))Cheese Sauce½ cup shortening (I prefer to use vegetable oil)1½ cups

Once a Month Cooking Essentials

7th March 201118th June 2020Once a month cooking

Here are a few things I can't go without when I do my bulk cooking. Which I'm doing allot more of now that I'm on bedrest with our 4th blessing, to make life easier for

Recipe: Lamb Curry

7th March 201131st August 2020Gluten Free, Indian, Lamb Mutton, Once a month cooking, Recipes

Lamb Curry Slow Cooker Meal - Makes 3 meals for a family of 4 1.5 kgs Lamb stew2 medium onions750 g frozen mixed vegetables (I use carrots/corn/peas mix)4 large potatoes (cubed)1 can Tomato and onion

Recipe: Orange Honey Chicken Breasts

16th January 201122nd August 2020Once a month cooking, Poultry, Recipes

Orange Honey Chicken Breasts 1 can frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed, undiluted)1/4 cup honey3/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs1/2 cup flour1 teaspoon paprika1/4 teaspoon thyme5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts1/4 cup melted butter Place a sheet of

Recipe: Lasagna

16th January 20114th August 2020Beef, Gluten Free, Once a month cooking, Pasta, Recipes

Lasagna is one of our favourite meals. Its labour intensive, but delicious. I like to make this to freeze. I try to make at it at last once a month. Lasagna Freezes well for 4

Recipe: Chicken Quesadillas

16th January 201121st August 2020Gluten Free, Mexican, Once a month cooking, Poultry, Recipes

Chicken Quesadillas 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced small)1 tbsp schilling garlic pepper1 can diced tomatoes with the juice½ green pepper (diced)1 medium onion (diced)2 cloves garlic (minced)8 flour tortillas (or gluten free tortillas)2 cups

Recipe: Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas

16th January 201121st August 2020Gluten Free, Mexican, Once a month cooking, Poultry, Recipes

Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas 1 tbsp vegetable oil2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (boiled and shredded)½ cup onion (chopped)1 can green chilli peppers (chopped)1 package taco seasoning mix½ cup sour cream2 cups cottage cheese1 tsp salt1

Recipe: Broccoli and Cheese Casserole

16th January 201122nd August 2020Once a month cooking, Recipes, Vegetables, Vegetarian

Broccoli and Cheese Casserole This recipe freezes well once cooked 1 can condensed cream of mushroom soup1 cup mayonnaise1 egg (beaten)1/4 cup onions (chopped)3 packages frozen chopped broccoli1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese (shredded)salt and pepper