The Perfect PantryKeep It On-Hand for Handy Meals

How do you feel about preparing dinner for yourself and/or your

family?

HELP

The Perfect Pantry To The Rescue

The Perfect PantryWhat would the perfect pantry do for you?

• Help me prepare meals that:Are healthyTaste goodAre affordableCan be prepared in just a few minutes!

The Perfect Pantry

What would the perfect pantry do for you?

Help me feed myself and my family good food without all

the STRESS!

Steps To Successful Meals

• Planning meals• Shopping• Meal preparation• Eating

Planning MealsFamily Favorites

• What do you prepare every week or every month?

• What are your family’s favorites?• What are your favorite recipes to

prepare?

Planning Meals

Planning Meals The New American Plate

2/3 Fruits, vegetables and grains

1/3 low fat dairy

products and meat

Planning MealsThink Outside The Box…Do

Something Different

Breakfast at 6pm

Sandwich Night

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•Salad in a bag

•Fresh fruits

•Fresh vegetables

•Milk

•Juices

•Eggs

•Cheese

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• Ready to cook chicken

• Ground beef

• French bread

• Fruits

• Vegetables

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• Pasta

• Rice

• Spaghetti sauce

• Canned fruit

• Canned vegetables

•Canned mushrooms

• Canned tuna or salmon

• Nuts and raisins

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• Low fat vinaigrette salad dressing

• Spaghetti sauce

• Olive oil/vegetable oil

• Cream soups

• Salt and pepper

• 3 or 4 spices (choose what your family likes)

Shopping

weekly shopping made easy

Meal Preparation

Get the Right Tools

• Keep it Simple

• Keep it Organized

Meal PreparationTime Saving Cooking Techniques

• Microwave• Crockpot• Counter Grill• Stirfry• One-Dish Cooking

Meal PreparationUsing Prepared Foods

Meal PreparationMake Ahead Ideas

Making extra usually does not take extra time

Eating

Get back to the family table

Whose Job is it Anyway?

All Family Members Can Help!

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