tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13266440.post112092475642653171..comments2023-11-02T11:46:26.354-04:00Comments on Coasting Along: Weekend ramblingsJanellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14776732256533621007noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13266440.post-1121031874266139012005-07-10T17:44:00.000-04:002005-07-10T17:44:00.000-04:00Thanks B! That is a great idea...I do try to cook ...Thanks B! That is a great idea...I do try to cook extra sometimes for leftovers, but I never thought about making my own microwave meals that way!Janellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14776732256533621007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13266440.post-1120948130474396352005-07-09T18:28:00.000-04:002005-07-09T18:28:00.000-04:00Hey J--You probably already do this, but I thought...Hey J--<BR/><BR/>You probably already do this, but I thought I'd share something I've been doing since I have no problem cooking for myself during the weekend, but can't seem to find time on weeknights. I bought a bag of those frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts and every Sunday, I take out 4 or 5 (depending on how much chicken I want to eat the next week) and put them in a casserole dish with water and seasonings. Then, I cover the dish and put it in the microwave for 3-5 minute increments, turning the meat occasionally, until all of the breasts are done. Then, I drain the water and let them cool in the dish. Once they are cooled, I then take freezer bags make up my own "portioned" microwaveable meals. I either chop up the chicken or leave it whole and then add things to the bag. I've always got frozen veggies on hand. So, one baggie will have diced chicken, some frozen broccoli florets, some frozen cauliflower florets and then I put in salt/pepper and some velveeta. Another baggie, I'll put in brussel sprouts, seasoning, a whole chicken breast and some butter substitute. In another bag, I'll put some carb-smart bbq sauce, frozen corn, some of that Uncle Ben's 90 sec microwaveable brown rice, and chunks of chicken. Etc etc etc. That way I control the carbs, the fat, the calories, the flavor. When I come home from work, I put the contents of a baggie on a microwaveable plate and 5 minutes later, a home-cooked meal. =) Good luck with the healthier attitude! I know you can do this!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com