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Fix, Freeze, Feast: More than 125 recipes to prepare in bulk and by the serving | 
| Authors: Kati Neville, Lindsay Tkacsik
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
Buy New: $10.17
You Save: $4.78 (32%)
New (32) Used (9) from $9.17
Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 2509
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 250
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.8 x 0.9
ISBN: 1580176828
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.555
EAN: 9781580176828
ASIN: 1580176828
Publication Date: November 7, 2007
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Product Description
Millions of shoppers save money buying groceries in bulk — trays of boneless chicken breasts, pairs of flank steaks, and flats of ripe tomatoes. But savings can quickly become losses if those bulk quantities spoil in the refrigerator or lie forgotten — unlabeled and unrecognizable under layers of ice crystals — in the back of the freezer.
Kati Neville and Lindsay Tkacsik have built businesses teaching home cooks how to take advantage of bulk savings by shopping wisely; converting food purchases into delicious, healthful family dinners; and labeling and storing the meals for easy access on busy days. They share all their best recipes and organizational wisdom in Fix, Freeze, Feast, a cookbook every price-conscious shopper will love, and warehouse club members shouldn't be without. With their help, home cooks will have freezers stocked with easy-to-prepare entrees, ready to be defrosted and cooked for weeknight family dinners. Imagine the comfort of knowing a homecooked meal is always available.
Each recipe includes instructions for dividing, preparing, and storing the raw ingredients, and a second set of simple directions for thawing, cooking, and enjoying the food. Designed for the way people cook today, Fix, Freeze, Feast meals are lighter and fresher than traditional bulk-cooking recipes, with a focus on simple stews and stir-fries, quick grilled or broiled main courses, and popular ethnic meals such as Beef Fajitas and Cashew Chicken Stir-fry.
Add to the entrees ready-to-bake cookie doughs, warming soups and side dishes, fruit smoothies, and portable kids' snacks, and those warehouse club shopping trips begin to look more valuable than ever. This is a system that saves time, saves money, and saves families from the empty calories of takeout food. Make room in the freezer for next week's dinner!
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| Customer Reviews: Read 32 more reviews...
No More Last Minute Take-Out! November 18, 2008
Julia O'C (Pittsburgh, PA)
Like most people, I sometimes find it difficult to find the time to prepare healthy dinners for the family. I'd be embarrassed to admit how many times I just gave in and ordered take-out. Now when I know I have a particularly busy or stressful day ahead, I simply "shop" my freezer stash and choose something for dinner that night.I also feel like I'm really utilizing my Costco membership to it's best advantage.
I would definitely recommend this book to a friend.
Thank You! November 12, 2008
J. J. Smith
I can't say enough good things about this cookbook. I stumbled onto this cookbook looking for solutions for a toddler with multiple food allergies and limited time to cook/bake for her and the rest of my family. I have tried at least 60% of the recipes and we have liked all of them and loved most of them. By far my favorite and most used cookbook on the shelf.
Amazing! November 6, 2008
S. Laughrey (Chandler, AZ)
I've been tempted to try the pay to assemble places for years, but never felt like investing the $. Decided to try this book (along with two others) to see if I could recreate the experience at home. This one has quickly become my favorite. I love the tough cover so I'm not worried about tearing it up when I drag it the store with me. I've been using it for 2 weeks now and I already have at least 3 weeks of food in the freezer. I've got family coming in next week and I won't have to cook once while they're here! Definitely worth the investment!
A modern day, more gourmet "make-ahead" cookbook! November 4, 2008
Parent of three
I have tried several "make-ahead" cookbooks and found most of the recipes to be fairly boring - casseroles, chili, etc. I picked up a copy of this book at the library and for the first time have a freezer overflowing with meals that taste GREAT! I made the 4 B's grilled chops because I had everything the recipe called for on hand - I didn't even grill them - instead I took them straight from the freezer and placed the contents of the bag (meat and marinade) into a pyrex dish and baked it - it was AWESOME and my kids voted it an 8 on a scale of 1 - 10. And THAT is AMAZING! When I return the book to the library, I am definitely going to buy my own!
Delicious, Fast, Easy.... October 30, 2008
R. Koetke
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this book to aid in dinner prep during the bewitching hour. I made 5 recipes. They go together fairly quickly and quite easily. Once they are thawed (some can be cooked from a frozen state - recipes give specific instructions for re-heating) they are simple to cook, making meal preparation a snap. My 3 kids liked the recipes, as did my husband (who is a culinary professional) and I. (We especially liked the Basil-Balsamic marinade which we used for chicken.) I have cooked in bulk for several years now, but many of the cookbooks I've used have recipes that are outdated and unhealthy. This one is different! No gloopy casseroles with canned cream soup. Instead, look for Tequila-Lime Chicken, Peanut Satay,Apple Cranberry Pork Loin, Asparagus and Potato Frittata, Vegetable Lasagna, Black Bean and Vegetable Chili, etc. They also include some classics, such as Chicken a la King, Beef Barley Soup, several recipes for ribs and steak, regular Chili, and regular Lasagna. Fish and seafood lovers won't be disappointed, as there are several preparations for this genre as well. There is something for everyone here.
The cooking instructions can be copied or printed off their website to attach right to the package before it goes into the freezer. If you've ever come across a mystery package in your freezer, you'll know this is a real plus. It also makes it easier to use these meals as gifts and "love meals" for those who are ill or going through a crisis. There is also a freezer inventory so you can keep track of what you have left in there.
I will definitely try more of the recipes. It may seem like a large output of cash in the beginnig to buy in bulk, but in the long run having meals already prepared actually saves money, as you aren't tempted to call for a pizza or do the breakfast drive-though (frozen breakfast burritos are in the freezer!). Highly recommend.
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