April 15, 2009
Saving money by eating at home is practical and necessary these days, so make sure your recipe collection is up-to-date and at your fingertips. Cooking can be a fun activity when you don’t have to worry about searching for your favorite recipes. Here are some key ingredients in whipping up an organized kitchen experience:
1. One simple binder, sheet protectors, dividers - Directions: Place loose recipes or tear-outs from magazine inside clear sheet protectors and add tabbed dividers to distinguish between the various categories and you’ve got your own personal cookbook!
2. Photo album with sleeves - Directions: Just slide your loose recipe cards into the photo sleeves which will protect your recipe cards from spills and splatters as well as giving you the ability to flip pages easily and quickly.
3. Computer - Directions: If you prefer to keep electronic recipes, try using an online site to search, save and try new meals every week. Here are some of my favorites:
Allrecipes.com
BettyCrocker Mobile Cookbook (this even works on your iPhone)
MyRecipes.com
GlutenFreeda (for those with Wheat or Gluten allergies)
4. And lastly, if you decide that you just want to have something delivered, the above ideas work just as well with take-out menus, especially the binder option.
I hope these quick tips give you the organizing boost you need to start cooking at home more. Bon appetit!