A Working Mom's Meal Plan

The hardest part of my day is when we get home and everyone is immediately hungry. I love to cook and prefer
home-cooked meals, but I don't like to cook much during the work week. And yet, dinner has to get on the table...
My solution: make-ahead meals, freeze-ahead meals and recipes so easy that I'll make them on a Monday. I cook
mostly on the weekends, always doubling recipes, and rely heavily on my extra freezer and a decently-stocked pantry.
This cooking style saves me time and money, and it makes my life simpler—so I can actually enjoy sitting down
to supper at 6 with my family. I hope these recipes will make the witching hour a little better at your house too.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Teriyaki Marinade

Perfect for flank steak—marinate it in the morning and dinner is just about done. I serve grilled zucchini and squash on the side. (from my sister Liz)

1/2 cup teriyaki sauce
1/4 cup honey
3 cloves of garlic, crushed or chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt

Combine all ingredients in a large ziploc or pyrex dish. Add flank steak and refrigerate all day or overnight, turning the meat over a few times if you can.

*One of the best things about flank steak: leftovers. I make sandwiches on buttered french bread sprinkled with parsley and black pepper.

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