(BPT)-As the holidays approach, meal planning and preparation become particularly important. Between preparing for the holiday celebrations and putting "intermediate" daily meals on the table, it seems that there is not enough time to relax and enjoy the season. Fortunately, with some planning and these useful tips, meal preparation during the holidays is both delicious and nutritious, and most importantly, it is easy. Everyone will feel better with appetizing regular meals to stay energized throughout the holiday.

Save your energy for special holiday celebrations that require a lot of planning, shopping, and preparation, and make things simple with easy, tried and true daily dinners. No need to reinvent the wheel now! Whether it’s leaning on your slow cooker or a long-established bakeware for a meal, filling your home with a tantalizing aroma at the end of the day, or using existing pantry staples and convenience items to make a pan For dinner, you have this.

2. Reserve important staple foods

Store the items you use every week, which can be used as nutritional building blocks for your daily diet. This may include olive oil, coconut oil, low-sodium broth, pasta and whole grains, canned tomatoes and sauces, frozen vegetables (so you don’t have to worry about them going bad), canned or dried beans/lentils, eggs, frozen Meat, shredded cheese and other high-quality proteins. Your shopping list is unique, so think about what you used most to make dinner in the past month. Plan ahead and stock up to avoid running out or having to run to the store at the last minute. Your future self will thank you.

Keep your refrigerator stocked with a variety of high-quality meats, so that you have plenty of choices for meals on any occasion. If you are looking for organic, ethical meat, you can order beef, chicken, turkey, and pork from OrganicPrairie.com. Everything can be conveniently frozen and shipped directly to your doorstep. No need for crazy grocery store visits!

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Load the prepared ingredients from the produce section of the grocery store (such as diced pumpkin or chopped broccoli) into the refrigerator to make quick and easy soups, casseroles, or fried fries. Did you know that you can buy ground beef that has been seasoned for recipes that require Italian or Mexican herbs and spices or even sloppy Jos? Put a few pounds of seasoned ground beef in the refrigerator and take the shortest time — and the most delicious — route to family favorites such as tacos, meatballs, and pasta.

No matter what you do in the evening-casserole, soup, lasagna-cook it twice, then refrigerate or freeze half of it so that you can enjoy your weekend favorite twice with less effort. Store the excess in a container clearly marked with the content and date so that you know what you got and how long you should eat it!

Reusing leftovers can save a lot of time and help reduce food waste. For example, for the remaining cooked meat, you can:

Cut the remaining meat into cubes or mince and add it to soups or stews made with beans, pasta, and/or frozen vegetables. Chop the meat and add it to the fried vegetables, then serve with rice. Or sprinkle with minced meat or minced meat in the last few minutes of baking to add some weight to your favorite frozen cheese or vegetarian pizza.

Pro tip: Don’t overcook pre-cooked meat or it will dry out-just heat it enough to heat it up. According to the FDA, you can safely store cooked meats in the refrigerator for 3-4 days, so be sure to use them within a few days after cooking.

Author: Nicki Sizemore (From Scratch Fast / @FromScratchFast)

Reinvent Taco Tuesday with these simple taco-inspired stuffed peppers! Organic Valley Carnival Ground Beef Blend provides plenty of flavor to the meat and black beans with minimal effort, while the melted cheese makes them completely irresistible. You can freeze the peppers after roasting for a quick and easy dinner (reheat the peppers in a covered plate at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until heated through).

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Total time: 50 minutes

Pot cooking spray or oil 6 medium bell peppers (red, yellow and/or orange) 1 pound organic prairie carnival mixed ground beef 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 can 15 ounce black beans, drain and rinse 1 cup fresh or frozen bell pepper corn 2 scallions, thinly sliced, plus more for consumption ½ cup of lime juice (1 6 ounce bag) Organic Valley 3 Cheese Mexican thick cut Organic Valley sour cream, used to serve avocado slices, for consumption

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it with cooking spray (or brush with oil). Cut the pepper in half lengthwise (through the stem). Remove and discard stems, seeds, and ribs. Place the peppers on the prepared baking sheet with the cut edge facing down. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn the peppers over and roast for another 15 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven (leave the oven on). Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add organic valley carnival mixed ground beef. To cook, use a wooden spoon to break the meat until the meat is cooked, about 3-4 minutes. Use a spoon to remove and discard all fat in the pan except 1 tablespoon. Stir in black beans, corn and green onions. Cook until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lime juice. Use a spoon to pour the meat mixture into the pepper cavity and press firmly. Pile the cheese on top of the peppers. Bake for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Spread sour cream on the chili and garnish with sliced ​​avocado and green onion.

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