I love the idea of investment cooking. Also known as freezer cooking, you whip up a big batch of something and then you’ve got the makings for 3 or more meals. A little planning ahead definitely means there’s more time with the kids on school nights. (Or time to yourself. Imagine that!)
Investment cooking is all about planning now for more convenience later. Here are a few strategies to use when approaching this type of meal planning…
*Start with a plan. Do you want to go with a theme? Mexican? Italian?  Or do you want to focus on a specific type of …read more

Well, we made it through the second day back to school. Phew!  I’m still not in the groove, still working out the kinks, but dinner was a no-brainer with this simple Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli dishthat I threw together in the crockpot.

I served it with brown rice, but it would taste equally good over white rice, noodles, or even a baked potato.
This recipe features  canned condensed soup which contains a lot of sodium. Slow cooking makes food taste saltier.
I suggest waiting until the dish is done before adding additional salt.
 
 
Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli
1 can Cheddar & Broccoli condensed soup
1 cup …read more