TIPS/ KITCHEN BASICS
Some basic information in meal planning and shopping:
25 lb turkey 15 servings
1 lb loaf bread 16 slices or 8 servings
1 lb potatoes 2 cups mashed or
4 servings
1 lb trimmed carrots 3 cups chopped or
4 servings
1 lb head broccoli/cauliflower 3 cups florets or
6 servings
13 x 9" cake 12 servings
9 inch pie 8 servings
Did you know? Spices do not spoil, but they do loose their flavor. How long do you keep them?
Whole spices: 4 years
Ground spices: 3 years
Herbs: 1 to 3 years
Seeds: 4 years
(2 years for poppy seed
and sesame seeds)
(2 years for poppy seed
and sesame seeds)
Extracts: 4 years
Vanilla Extract: Unlimited shelf life
Be sure to read all package labels when shopping.
Keep in mind when preparing menus, special diets and allergies. There are so many products available today to accomplish recipe substitutions i.e., Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Sugar Free, Fat Free, Low Carb, Vegan and Organic options. A good way to maintain a healthy diet is to try a lighter version of the ingredient in a recipe. However, nothing beats the "good old fashioned recipes" our Mommas used to make once in a while...especially during the holidays!!