Why & How I Plan My Meals In Advance | Vintage-Inspired Homemaking Tips

Описание: Planning my meals in advance is something that I've been doing for years, and have found it to be very useful. I was asked a while back to share more about meal-planning than what was said in my on-topic Helpful Hints short, and here's just a bit of what goes into it! So much more could be said, and I think it's an interesting topic, so let's dive in!

SALMON PIE
Combine:
2 beaten eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 Tbsp butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp minced parsley
3/4 tsp basil
1/4 tsp salt
Add:
1, 16 oz can (2 cups) salmon or tuna, broken in chunks, skin & bones removed
Pour into well-greased 8" pie plate.
Roll 1/8" thick:
Enough Packaged or homemade pastry (pie crust) to make a 1-crust pie
Cut a circle, using bottom of 8" pie plate as a guide. Cut circle into 6 wedges and arrange atop seafood mixture. Bake @ 425 degrees F about 25 minutes, or until done. Serve immediately with cucumber sauce or tartar sauce.
Serves: 6

PASTRY for SALMON PIE
Combine:
1 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
Cut in:
1/3 cup butter or lard
Sprinkle with:
3 Tbsp cold water
Toss with fork to moisten flour; press into ball with hands, then roll out on floured surface.

FRENCH ONION SOUP
Cook in 2 Tbsp butter or oil until lightly browned:
4 large onions, thinly sliced (I halve them first)
Add and cook 20 minutes:
4 cups beef broth
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 small bay leaf
1/4 tsp each minced garlic and parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Remove bay leaf. Slice and toast 2 hard rolls; sprinkle with grated parmesan. Pour soup in bowls and float toast on top. Place under broiler until cheese is melted and browned.
Serves: 4-6