Cook Comfort Food
Once, Enjoy it Twice!
(Family Features) Cook
once, eat twice. It's a kitchen
practice as simple as it sounds.
Cook a base dish that can
be enjoyed today and used
for an entirely different meal
tomorrow. For example,
bake some fish for tonight's
dinner, and enjoy fish tacos
for tomorrow's lunch.
With so many Americans
preparing meals at home, the
practice of cooking once and
eating twice can extend your
grocery budget while also
making meal planning less
stressful and more comforting.
Cooking meals that feed
the entire family is essential
and even better if they give
you a jump on a second meal.
Whether your love for cooking
runs deep or is being newly
discovered, keep the following
in mind when planning to
cook once and eat twice:
Stock up on staples. Before
heading out to the store,
develop a list of ingredients
that can be used for multiple
dishes. Canned goods, such
as black beans and corn, are
great items to store in the
pantry and have on hand for
a variety of favorite family
recipes. Other basics like corn tortillas can be used in
multiple ways, such as tacos, casseroles and even salads.
Don't forget produce. To increase flavor and nutrition,
adding produce is key in your planning. Mushrooms
are a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike for
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many reasons. Traditionally known for their inherent
umami flavor, mushrooms are filling, healthy and
versatile. Crimini and portabella are excellent sources
of selenium, an antioxidant that protects cells from
damage that may lead to serious chronic diseases.
For example, four crimini mushrooms provide 38%
of your daily recommended value. Also, the variety