Weekend Cooking Pays Off--BIG!

Chicken and smoked sausage gumbo, fresh turnip greens and cornbread muffins

Long work day? Too tired to cook? Some weekend work in the kitchen could save you. Gumbo, turnip greens, slow cooking soups and other labor-intensive dishes may seem like excessive effort, but these foods freeze beautifully, affording you the opportunity to enjoy delicious, extraordinary meals in minutes.

So make the extra effort. Cook that New Orleans inspired gumbo, your favorite comfort soup or the essential cornbread muffins. Enjoy a meal, then pop leftovers in the freezer in plastic bags. The payoff will be worth it…trust me.

The Perfect Summer Dinner

Orzo is one of my favorite pastas, especially in the summer. It’s light in texture, and works well with so many meats, herbs, etc. A tuna orzo salad is so simple, yet full of wonderful flavor and texture. Served with baked pita chips, it's the perfect summer meal.