Review: Trader Joes Frozen Organic Brown Rice

This is a review based on the organic version of the Trader Joes brown rice, but honestly, both versions are JUST as good and similarly priced. I just feel better purchasing my rice organic when I have the opportunity.

How to: Freeze Raw Chicken

Now, one of my areas that I just could not figure out when I started freezing much of my food, was how to avoid freezer burn! I would often just take my meat and place it into the freezer in the packaging I purchased it in. This was a disaster for any product that was not being used within 2 weeks to a month. We often ate the remnants of freezer burned food!

I also ran into the problem of buying larger portions of chicken (lets say, 8 breasts in a pack) because it was cheaper that way. When I would put the whole package into the freezer, that meant I had to take all 8 breasts out at once when I wanted it! For two people, it was too much and I basically started throwing money in the trash by how much we wasted.

How to stop wasting frozen chicken!

So how did I combat this? I decide enough was enough, and I was going to take the 5-10 minutes it took to do this:

Toasted Baguette Slices

This is a great recipe because of its versatility. It makes a great foundation for homemade spreads, cheese dips, bruschetta, or to dip in some fresh soup. If you happen to have leftovers like I did, or just make a little extra, it is great chopped up and used as croutons to your favorite salads.

Today, I chose to make this recipe as a way to try out a new-to-me product from Trader Joes - Red Pepper spread with Eggplant and Garlic.

 Toasted Baguette Slices

From Frozen: Steak and Rice Stir Fry

This is a great recipe, and is one that I make many variations on for lunch. It's a really balanced meal, with green veggies, protein and a healthy grain. One of the reasons that I make it so often is how easy it is to make!!

This recipe makes 2 generous portions, and is easily doubled to accommodate more eaters.

This is another "From Frozen" recipe, and doesn't take much time to make at all! It is also a great dish to bring to-go for work, school, or to have ready-made in the fridge.

Steak and Rice Stir Fry

 

Review Fridays: The Misto

So this is my first kitchen product review, and I am extremely excited about this one.

This product is called the Misto! I had never heard of anything like it when I saw it at the store, and instantly thought it was genius.

From Frozen: Chicken and Kale Green Veggie Stir Fry

My first recipe is one that I make often for my boyfriend, who is a very health conscious eater. He will actually eat this entire recipe after a day of working out, or just a long day. Normally this recipe would be enough for two people, and I would serve it with a side of brown rice for a carbohydrate.
 
 

Chicken and Kale Green Veggie Stir Fry (From Frozen)

My boyfriend eats basically everything with mustard, which is why it made it into the picture :)