Banquet Homestyle Bakes
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Disgusting. Sorry - I have issues with prepackaged "homestyle" 
meals. Make it yourself - it tastes better and saves money.
meals. Make it yourself - it tastes better and saves money.
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Originally posted by vraiblonde
Disgusting. Sorry - I have issues with prepackaged "homestyle"
I made one for dinner once. The rest are collecting dust in my pantry. 
I don't like my food mixed together as it is. 
Now, I can do some of the frozen stouffer's things .... i.e., lasagna.
but homemade is best Originally posted by crabcake
Now, I can do some of the frozen stouffer's things .... i.e., lasagna.
True, But I needed something TWL could make. Because This baby is going to be here soon. It's eazy, & he can make it without me holding his hand.
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you might be better off (health-wise and financially) to prepare meals now (lasagna, quiche, etc.) and freeze them w/labels so that when the baby comes, he can pluck one out, pop it in the oven, and bam -- dinner. It'll be healthier that way than all that sodium and preservatives -- especially if you will be nursing. Babies are fussy creatures when it comes to your diet when you breastfeed them. They're eating what you eat, and they WILL let you know what you are allowed to have and not! 
Originally posted by crabcake
you might be better off (health-wise and financially) to prepare meals now (lasagna, quiche, etc.) and freeze them w/labels so that when the baby comes, he can pluck one out, pop it in the oven, and bam -- dinner. It'll be healthier that way than all that sodium and preservatives -- especially if you will be nursing. Babies are fussy creatures when it comes to your diet when you breastfeed them. They're eating what you eat, and they WILL let you know what you are allowed to have and not!
Thanks I didn't think of it that way, BEFORE.
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Tigger ... if you don't have a crock pot, get one. They're relatively inexpensive ($25-30 for a nice sized one). They are a Godsend! And there are a ton of recipes for them on the internet that are easy. There is no easier dinner preparation short of going out, and even that takes effort getting dressed and driving there. With a crock pot, you just throw your stuff in, turn it on low in the morning, and voila -- it's done at dinner time.
If I get time this week, I'll pm you some links to recipes on the web and/or give you a few of my own. Just keep in mind to stick with foods that are more on the bland side if you nurse ... at least for the first few weeks.
If I get time this week, I'll pm you some links to recipes on the web and/or give you a few of my own.
Just keep in mind to stick with foods that are more on the bland side if you nurse ... at least for the first few weeks.
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Originally posted by crabcake
Tigger ... if you don't have a crock pot, get one. They're relatively inexpensive ($25-30 for a nice sized one). They are a Godsend! And there are a ton of recipes for them on the internet that are easy. There is no easier dinner preparation short of going out, and even that takes effort getting dressed and driving there. With a crock pot, you just throw your stuff in, turn it on low in the morning, and voila -- it's done at dinner time.
If I get time this week, I'll pm you some links to recipes on the web and/or give you a few of my own.
True. I have everything for my katchen. I love to cook. But sometimes. You can help it. Me live without my crock pot NEVER
<--------- Big crockpot person here. Dump the stuff in, turn it on, dinner is ready when I get home from work. 
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yea, I leave mine on ... just make sure there isn't anything near it (plastic bag, candles, etc) to melt or catch on fire. It should be fine. I also keep mine on the stove top since it's made to handle heat.
I tried to search for a crock pot recipe thread ... I know we had one a long time ago ...
