Last night I decided to shovel off the veranda and BBQ, with the Christmas lights on.  The smell of pork chops on the grill was just a bonus, but since it was getting late, this was a quick way to cook supper.
I mentioned it before, deciding what will be on the table for meals can be a challenge… But then if you get behind schedule, maybe you have a toddler that wants to play in the snow a bit longer, just a random example, haha.  The end result can lead to pizza pockets in the microwave if you run out of options.  Of course, if you have leftovers that is a bonus.
I have been reading about a few warm up tricks, like an ice cube used to heat rice trick.

Brilliant Ice Cube Trick for Reheating Rice

 

Another trick I want to try is using baking soda to brown ground beef.  I know, sounds very odd, but apparently the beef browns quicker and better.  It looks like it might work.

Add Baking Soda to Your Ground Meat

 

I think the most interesting and potentially life changing fast meal hack I have found that I feel I should try is the “Broth Bomb”.  I remember asking a lot of questions about BATH bombs when I first saw them on a Christmas list, well these are very similar, but tasty.  Drop a BROTH BOMB in hot water and you have an instant meal.  Check them out!

Broth Bombs Are a Thing, and They Might Be Even Better Than Hot Cocoa Bombs