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H-E-B Texas Tough bags filled with marinated chicken and vegetables, secured with a bright green sealing tool, placed on a countertop for meal prep.

tips for 10 crockpot meals in 1 hour

I like to think I’m pretty organized…but I NEVER thought I could prep 10 meals in an hour!

Until I did – and the sense of accomplishment and time I got back each day – made it so worth it. As I did it the first time, I realized that there are some tips that can help keep you on track and get the job done even faster. I also had a disaster that I’d like to warn you about!

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Colorful taco salad served in a crispy tortilla bowl, featuring layers of lettuce, seasoned ground beef, black beans, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese, garnished with fresh ingredients.

taco salad in crispy tortilla bowls

Do you ever run out of ideas and just get tired of doing the same thing all the time? I was stuck in a cooking rut.

One of my friends started using a meal prep service and I thought it was super convenient, but we can’t afford that.

So, I did the next best thing and went on to their websites and started downloading their recipes and buying the ingredients on my own when I do my bi-weekly grocery shopping.

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Step-by-step guide on peeling farm fresh eggs, featuring a plate of perfectly boiled eggs with bright orange yolks, presented by Mesquite Field Farm.

no point in crying over peeled eggs

From vinegar to salt to baking soda in the water, waiting for the eggs to age, putting the eggs in when the water is still cold…waiting for the water to boil to put the eggs in, even steaming the eggs (which is my favorite method for hard boiled eggs) – none of them consistently worked.

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Roasted whole chicken in a cast iron skillet surrounded by colorful roasted vegetables, including potatoes, tomatoes, and carrots, showcasing a golden-brown, crispy skin.

Winner winner chicken dinner

As promised, I am here today to share with you some easy ways to cook your whole chicken. Buying a whole chicken is one of the most cost-effective ways to get more nutrition for your money.

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Grilled chicken breast served with steamed broccoli, mixed vegetables, and fluffy white rice, garnished with fresh basil on a neutral plate.

Goodbye, dry chicken!

Now that you are here…let’s make dry chicken breast a thing of the past.

There are two ways to prevent dry chicken breast:

1. Cooking to just before 165 and pull it out of the oven to let it finish reaching its temperature of 165.

2. Adding a little insurance to your recipe with mayo (or sour cream or yogurt).

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