My Favorite Recipes: Tried and True: March 2018

Sunday, March 4

Stroganoff

1 lb ground beef, browned
Add:
1/2 onion, diced
2 garlic cloves
1/2 package sliced mushrooms
Cook for 2 minutes

Add:
3/4 can chicken broth (reserve difference)
1 Tbsp Worchestershire
2 Tbsp apple juice
Simmer for 5 minutes.

Add:
1/3 cup flour mixed in with broth reserve.
Add to the beef mixture and bring to a boil.
Stir in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup milk, and 1/2 cup water.
Add more milk if needed to achieve correct consistency.

Add salt and pepper to taste.
Heat through. No need to boil.
Serve over egg noodles.

My hints for planning a menu full of variety

Make a list of all your family's favorite recipes, separated into categories such as chicken, beef, meatless
Make a list of all the recipes you want to try, separated into categories.
Plan a menu...1 month is best, 1 week will do. Then you will be able to plan on trying new recipes and have the ingredients on hand
Use your lists when planning the menu, making sure to mix favorites in with new recipes.
Write the menu on the calendar where you have marked all the family's schedules so you can plan accordingly
Don't forget to plan a few days for left-overs or easy meals. Also plan a night to go OUT to your favorite restaurant.
Keep a notepad on the fridge to mark down what you will buy at the grocery store. Throughout the week add to the list as you remember things. Once a week, before you go shopping, look over your menu and the corresponding recipes, adding any needed ingredients you will need to buy at the grocery store.