Author: Northerly Nosh

I’m a married mother of 3. Who loves living in Minnesota, prep ahead cooking, and couldn’t live without them now. No more worries about the age old question “What’s for Dinner?”. I am also transitioning my family into the slow food and clean eating movement. I believe it’s best if we can eat food in it’s most natural state. I love to share the information I have been gaining through this whole experience. I’m also a trained personal chef. Cooking is a passion and hobby of mine. Hope your are enjoying the content of my blog.
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Meal Swap: October 2013 Menu for Friday Am’s Swap

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October 2013 Menu for Friday Am’s Swap

Chicken Parmesan – Lindsey M.

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Asian Turkey Meatballs and Rice – Gretchen

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Baked Herb Fish Fillets – Carrie L.

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Meatball Sandwich Casserole – Vanessa

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Vegetable Lasagna – Jessica

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Ham and Swiss Crepes – Carolyn

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Pork Eggs Rolls – Lindsay L.

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Notes to Swappers: please make sure to submit your completed recipes to blog on the Monday before swap.

November 2013 Menu Rotation:

Seafood/Fish – Carolyn and Lindsay L.
Poultry – Heather T. and Carrie L.
Beef – Lindsey M. and Gretchen
Meatless or Your Choice – Vanessa
Pork – Jessica and Keri (out this month)

Also email me your two recipes to be voted. I need these titles and description or ingredient lists on the Monday before swap. Thanks for cooperation!

Next Swap is on 10/18 @ 11:30am in the first free church gym (51st and Chicago ave.).

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Tips & Tricks Tuesdays: Should I Freeze This Casserole?

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Should I freeze a casserole before or after cooking it?

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To determine whether you should freeze a casserole before or after you cook it, first ask yourself if it is likely to get dry or be less appealing from overcooking. If the answer is yes, you are better off freezing it first, thawing to room temperature, and then baking. That way you don’t risk that it will lose its appeal and tastiness when reheated.

When a casserole has liquid, sauce, or lots of creamy, liquid ingredients, chances are you can cook it first, then freeze. Pot pies, lasagna and turkey tetrazzini are prime examples.

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Money Saving Mondays: Honey Sesame Chicken

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Honey Sesame Chicken

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Serves 4

4 Chicken breasts, boneless, skinless – $7.79
Salt & pepper – $.01
1 cup Honey – $2.26
1/2 cup Soy sauce – $.74
1/2 cup Onion, diced – $.45
1/4 cup Ketchup – $.03
2 tablespoons Veg oil – $.08
2 Garlic cloves, minced – $.08
4 teaspoons Cornstarch – $.11
6 tablespoons Water

Total Cost: $11.47
Cost Per Serving: $2.87

Prep Day : Season chicken with salt and pepper and put into a gallon-sized bag.

Combine honey, soy, onion, ketchup, oil, garlic and pour over chicken in bag.

Put in freezer.

Serve Day: Pull out and allow to thaw overnight.

Cook on low for 3 – 4 hours or on high for 1.5 – 2 hours or until chicken is cooked through.

Remove chicken from crock pot, leave sauce – dissolve 4 teaspoons of cornstarch in 6 tablespoons of water and pour into crock pot – stir to combine with sauce – replace lid and cook sauce on high for 10 more minutes or until thickened.

Cut chicken into bite-size pieces, then return to pot and toss with sauce before serving – serve over rice or noodles.