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Recipes For Family Meals

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1.Pasta ? Most pasta can be boiled within 10 minutes so it is great for a quick main meal. Bolognese sauce is simple to make ? fry an onion with garlic, add mince and brown, stir in chopped tomatoes or cassata and add mixed herbs or oregano. Simmer for 15-20 minutes and serve. You can also add vegetables to the sauce ? mushrooms, peppers, sweet corn, whatever takes you're fancy. Red wine also makes a great addition to the sauce.

For a quick cheese sauce use cr'me fraise mixed with grated cheese, bacon and mushrooms or use mascarpone. There are so many free recipes online for quick pasta sauces.

2. Quick Pizza ? Fry some onion, garlic and mushrooms, spread cassata over a slice of French bread (sliced lengthways) and pour onion, garlic and mushroom mixture over the top, grate some cheese over the pizza and grill.

3. Omelette ? Omelet's are easy and quick to make and are tasty with a salad and chips or a jacket potato.

4. Slow cooker meals ? use a slow cooker to cut down meal preparation. Prepare meat and vegetables in the morning before you go to work and the slow cooker will have a hot, tasty casserole ready and waiting for you when you get home.

5. Use canned condensed soups as a basis for sauces for meat and pasta.

6. Potato wedges ? rather than doing chips all the time, cut potatoes (skin on or off) into wedge shapes, par boil for 10 minutes, drain, drizzle with olive oil and bake in a hot oven for 30-45 minutes. Great with fish, steak or chops.

7. Easy, no effort fish ? Season fish fillets with herbs and spices and then seal in a parcel made of foil. Bake in the oven for about 20 minutes.

8. Quick curry or Chili ? Use the Bolognese recipe from tip number one and add curry powder or chili powder to turn it into a curry or chili. Serve with rice.

9. Rice ? Rice can be fiddly to prepare in a saucepan because you have to keep an eye on it and keep stirring it. Buy a rice cooker or a microwave rice steamer to make perfect fluffy rice while getting on with cooking other things.

10. Chicken ? Chicken breasts are very versatile. Look for marinade recipes and sauces to coat chicken breasts with and then bake in the oven for hassle free chicken. Serve with salad or a jacket potato for a healthy, nutritious meal.

11. Jacket potatoes ? Jacket potatoes can be served as a main meal or as a side dish. Microwave, or bake in the oven to get a crispier skin, and serve with a tasty topping. Topping ideas ? baked beans, beans and grated cheese, tuna and sweet corn mayonnaise, curry, chili, coleslaw, bacon and mushrooms, mushroom condensed soup, prawns and mayonnaise or prawn and Marie rose dressing, Bolognese sauce, cottage cheese, cream cheese and chives.

12. Pork chops ? Pork chops are quick and easy to cook. Grill or coat with a marinade and bake. For more results visit us at www.404self-improvement-tips.com. A simple but great tasting recipe is to brush with a mixture of soy sauce and marmalade and bake in the oven ? very tasty.

13. Make double ? Whenever you make a pasta sauce, chili, Bolognese or casserole, make double the amount and freeze for a quick meal on another day.

14. Search online for quick recipes ? Print out recipe ideas, file in a ring binder and give them a rating when you have tried them. You'll soon build up a file of recipes that you can depend on.

15. Use Pre-prepared food ? Use prepared salads or chopped vegetables to cut down on preparation time.

You will find many more tips, main meal ideas and recipes online. Enjoy experimenting and trying out new recipes.

Recipes For Family Meals

You want to give your family the best, but time is in short supply and preparing a healthy meal has become a chore. Too often take out or frozen dinners have to do. Is there a way to combine healthy eating with convenience?

Yes! New methods of cooking and easy to prepare staples can change your eating habits and lead to a better eating style for your family. According to the 'Kid's Health' Program created by the Nemours Foundation, family meals are an important part of developing healthy habits in your kids. Eating as a family will encourage your kids to eat healthy foods like whole grains and vegetables. It will discourage unhealthy snacking and even make them less likely to try smoking, alcohol or marijuana.

But how do you plan healthy family meals on a tight schedule? Here are some ideas to start:

Does your family love lasagna? Maybe you thought that it was a labor intensive dish that just doesn't fit your lifestyle. Cheesy and full of fat, perhaps it's not even a wise choice. However, lasagna is actually one of the most versatile meals to prepare - and with instant (no boil) noodles, it doesn't even have to be a big job.

There are lasagna recipes for vegetarians, low-carb, low-fat and even diabetic diets. Lasagna noodles now come in instant, no-cook preparations that cut time and energy when making this hearty dish.

For lasagna or other pasta dishes, try using whole wheat pasta and shredding carrots or zucchini into the meat sauce for an easy way to up the nutritional value. Using lean ground beef or even substituting with ground turkey or chicken can make for a surprising, yet nourishing result. Buy bottled pasta sauces for even faster preparation - many grocers carry a wide assortment that will add variety to your dishes.

Looking for an elegant chicken dinner? Don't forget about frozen skinless chicken breasts. Baked in the oven with a dollop of salsa and shredded cheddar on top makes for a healthy alternative to frying or heavy sauces.

Need ideas for a side dish? Why are you wasting time cutting and washing lettuce when you can pick up a prepackaged bag at the grocers? Not to say it's the cheapest method, but it definitely helps busy families put nutrition ahead of convenience when planning a meal.

Have you ever tried steaming vegetables in the microwave? Fresh or frozen veggies make for another easy side dish when they're popped into the microwave for a few minutes. Add a couple tablespoons of water and cover with a paper towel, an easy AND healthy alternative to frying or boiling.

We're all concerned about our children eating healthier foods. Regular family meals will encourage kids to develop healthy eating habits - an important key to good health later in life. By making meal time less stressful you can focus on the joys of spending time together instead of the hassles of preparing meals.

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