Making Dinner Preparation Simple

If you find yourself low on the time or energy it takes to prepare a fully balanced meal for you and your family, there are ways that you can do so. On nights when you are exhausted from a hard day’s work or you simply do not have the ingredients to make a meal and have not had time to shop, refrain from visiting a fast food restaurant.

This is not a good option, because most of the items on the menu will be full of fats and ingredients that are bad for you in the long run. It is also not a way to provide nourishment and health for your family.

It will satisfy your hunger, but not your need for essential vitamins and nutrients. The key to having delicious meals ready for you and your family on weeknights when you are unable to cook is preparation.

On days when you have more time on your hands or you have the ingredients and ability to cook a meal, you can do so and preserve them for a later day. The best way to do so is through freezing.

Placing items in bags and freezing them will help them to stay fresh longer. All you will need to do is defrost, heat, and enjoy them!

The best way to do this is through the use of a vacuum system. Vacuum sealers are easy to use and save you money in the long run.

In order to use them properly, you must follow the instructions exactly. However, once you have read and understand them, you will easily be able to seal and preserve all of your favorite food items.

If you wish, cook an entire extra meal, complete with side dishes, when you are able to. Then, place equal portions into the bags and seal them.

Once you have done so, you can keep them in the refrigerator until you need them. Many meals will even last in the freezer for a few months.

You can also do this with items from your garden or local farmer’s market that you wish to keep but are not ready to use yet or ones that you are hoping to save for the colder months when less produce is available. Harvest the produce, like berries, peaches, beans, carrots, corn, or any other fruit or vegetable that is able to be frozen.

Then, seal them and place them in the freezer. Because the bags will have oxygen vacuumed out of them, you will not risk your items becoming freezer burned or going bad quickly.

Another way to make food portions ahead of time for later use is by canning. You will be able to can all different types of soups, stews, meats, fruits, vegetables, and jams if you learn how to do so correctly.

When you have these items set aside, all you have to do is open a jar and make use of the ingredients inside. It is so simple.

Take a few hours out of a lazy weekday or a Saturday morning to place your favorite stews and produce in jars and seal them. Research the process on the internet or ask one of your close friends that is skilled in this area.

Once you learn the process and have the correct equipment, it will be easy to save these items for another time. There are a number of different kits and systems used to can properly.

However, for high acidic foods, like berries, fruits, jams, and many vegetables, all you will need are sealable jars and a large pot of boiling water. The process may be slightly different for soups and meats, because they will have low acidities.

Another great way to save time and still feed your family delicious foods that are full of nutrients is by making use of grains, rice, MREs, and freeze-dried items. They will only need the addition of boiling water, and make your dinners more filling and add more sustenance to them.

Growing your own fruits and vegetables is a simple way to save energy and cash. You will not have to buy as much produce from the grocery store and you will have the items you need right in your very own backyard.

The more creative you get with cooking and saving your feasts, the simpler you will find food preparation to be. Make use of extra time that you find to get ahead on you and your family’s nourishment.

Jack R. Landry has been working in the food preservation business for 31 years. One of his favorite products are seal a meal bags. He has written hundreds about food preservation.

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Jack R. Landry
JackRLandry@gmail.com
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