One of the most frequently heard questions at our house is, "What are we going to have for dinner?" Drives me nuts. We'll be really good about planning out two weeks worth of menus and getting the corresponding groceries, and then those groceries will run out and there will be days of no food and confusion. We both work, we both like to cook, but the reality is that by the time we get home, waiting an hour to cook something just isn't an option.
So this week I found a link to notakeout and I have to say, I am interested. The subscription is free and they send you an email every day telling you what you're having, what to pick up at the store on your way home, how to quickly cook it, and even what wine pairs well with the meal (because let's face it - dinner without a glass of wine in our house is a rarity). And if you're more into planning out meals and going to the store once, they have archives.
Have you ever tried notakeout, or something similar? What's your strategy for meal planning and the inevitable "what's for dinner" question?
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Sounds interesting. I read today's recipe to hubby and he wasn't interested in it. I feel like I wouldn't follow through.
Oh my gosh it's fabulous. I wish I lived in my own house with family who wouldnt eat the food for the recipes. I was just in Idaho cooking for myself, fiance, his brother, and two neighbors. I could have done this everyday!
I like to use allrecipes.com. They have an option to make a shopping list, and tells you the nuturional value, what wine goes well and also lets you adjust he servings. I plan out my menu for the whole week but also buy little extras so my pantry can stay well stocked for those " I really don't feel like cooking." nights. Also,try a new recipe every week or bi-weekly so your recipe collection can grow and so can your options.
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