Tips for Saving Time
The secret for saving food preparation time is organization and a little careful planning. Ways to do this include:
- Find some quick and easy recipes that your family enjoys (visit the web sites listed at the end of this feature for some great ideas!)
- Shop with purpose - plan your week's menu ahead of time, then shop for everything all at once, when the grocery stores are not busy.
- Once or twice a week, make a large batch of time-consuming meals, then freeze half, for a quick meal on a busy day.
- Keep a plate of chopped vegetables and some dip wrapped and handy in the fridge for quick snacks or garnish.
Recipe of the Week
Almost Instantaneous Corn Chowder
A soul-satisfying 10 minute soup from The Book of Ramen by Ron Konzak.
Ingredients
- 1 package Ramen noodles, broken up
- 1 flavor packet (chicken or beef)
- 2 cups water
- 16 oz can cream-style corn
- 1/4 tsp powdered ginger
- 1/4 tsp curry powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic Powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
- Pepper to taste
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions
In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
Add ramen and flavor packet and cook for 5 minutes.
Mix in cream-style corn, ginger, curry powder, onion and garlic powder and milk.
Heat over medium heat to a gentle simmer, do not allow to boil.
When all the ingredients are heated through, add the grated cheese and mix until it melts.
Add pepper to taste.
Adjust with more milk if soup is too thick.
Garnish with a sprig of parsley.
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