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Sliced & Diced: Green Beans

On August 6, 2010 by Tricia

Today we are talking about equivalents and yields of cooked and uncooked green beans. They are in season right now and having a look at how to use them in our once a month cooking can be very valuable.

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Sliced & Diced: Mushrooms

On July 16, 2010 by Tricia

Today I am talking mushrooms. How many are in a ounce, how many ounces equal a cup, and how many cups are yielded once they are cooked? Come link up your favorite mushroom recipes too!

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Sliced & Diced: Celery

On July 9, 2010 by Tricia

Today I am talking celery. How many ribs are in a bunch, how many cups are yielded from a rib, and how many cups is that once they are cooked?

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Sliced & Diced: Summer Squash

On June 25, 2010 by Tricia

Today I am talking summer squash. What sizes are there, how many cups are yielded from a particular size, and how many cups is that once they are cooked?

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Sliced & Diced: Fresh Herbs – Basil

On June 4, 2010 by Tricia

Basil is a herb that I always have growing somewhere in one of my flower beds or garden. And it is so great to have fresh basil at your fingertips for a recipe. Here is the latest look at yields and equivalents for a fresh herb.

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Sliced & Diced: Chicken

On May 28, 2010 by Tricia

We all knew this one was coming didn’t we? Have we ever done a Once A Month Mom menu without chicken on it? I don’t think so! Chicken is a major staple in our diets, so you should be seeing it on menus for a long time to come.

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Sliced & Diced: Fresh Herbs – Cilantro

On May 21, 2010 by Tricia

Sliced & Diced continues with a look at cilantro today. It is a part of the last few Once A Month Mom menus so it is definitely timely.

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Sliced & Diced: Ground Beef

On April 23, 2010 by Tricia

This Sliced & Diced is looking at raw beef versus cooked ground beef equivalents. This is a great resource for your Once A Month cooking days.

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Sliced & Diced: Fresh Herbs – Parsley

On April 16, 2010 by Tricia

Today’s Sliced & Diced takes a look at parsley, curly and flat leaf. I investigate and report the package size, the leaf and chopped equivalents of each.

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Sliced & Diced: Onions

On April 9, 2010 by Tricia

This is the first of the Sliced & Diced series. Today I am talking onions. What sizes are there, how many cups are yielded from a particular size, and how many cups is that once they are cooked?

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Introduction: Sliced & Diced

On March 19, 2010 by Tricia

Creating monthly menus can be a bit of a challenge.It is possible though. Today I want to introduce you to a new series that will help us to be more consistent in our measurements when cooking bulk items like vegetables, meats, rice, pasta, etc.

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Shopping for OAM Cooking BIG DAYS

On January 31, 2009 by Tricia

We’ve set this site up to give you helpful resources and suggestions for making your OAM Cooking easy and affordable! Check out the four easy steps.

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Preparing for a Successful OAM BIG DAY!

On January 31, 2009 by Tricia

Over the years there are some definite things that I have learned about being successful (and efficient) when doing an OAM Cooking BIG DAY. Here are some helpful hints for making your day a succes