To help with your bulk cooking, I created these Printable Freezer Labels that work perfectly with a Trim Healthy Mama lifestyle. I enjoy preparing meals in bulk and assembling crock pot and freezer meals from many helpful bloggers, including: Mixing with Michelle Darcie’s Dishes Mrs. Criddles Kitchen The Coers Family Working At Homeschool and other … Read more

This Achari Chicken recipe is simple to make at home using everyday pantry spices and a small handful of specialty seeds. The achari spice blend—made from nigella (kalonji), fennel (saunf), cumin (zeera) and black mustard (rai)—gives the curry its signature tangy, pickle-like flavour. Use this spice mix for chicken, vegetables, lentils or any achari-style dish. … Read more

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies have long been a favorite. The hearty oats paired with sweet milk chocolate always feel like a small indulgence. This bar version puts the same comforting flavors into an easy pan-baked treat—no scooping or individual baking required. I’ve used my mom’s classic cookie inspiration for years and wanted a simpler, one-pan … Read more

Carry Over Cooking is a core concept in food science that every cook should understand. It refers to the rise in internal temperature that continues after food, especially meat, is removed from its heat source. Knowing how carry over cooking works helps you hit the desired doneness for steaks, roasts and other cuts while preserving … Read more