Recipe Organization … Part three

Okay this last tip takes the LONGEST, so remember that this might be an ongoing project, to work on…

Tip #3. Type all of your recipes on the computer and print them out. Then put them in sheet protectors and place in a binder. (You can even make a cute cover picture for the front of your binder, to JAZZ it up a little.)

WALLLLLAAAAA!!! You have a recipe book for all of your favorite recipes.

Homework: Ask yourself the 2 questions, and then take action!!!! Have a great and ORGANIZED weekend.

Recipe Organization … Part two

Good morning!!

The next tip for making a recipe binder…

Tip #2. ORGANIZE all your recipes into categories, or make up your own categories. Then type up an index.
Here is an example of my index…

Index

Breakfasts………………………………… 2
Rolls & Breads………………………….7
Casseroles………………………………….12
Meat Entrees……………………………16
Soups, Salads, Rice & Everything Nice….24
Salsas & Dressings……………………36
Desserts…………………………………….40
This & That………………………………..68

Here are some more categories you might want to use…

Allergy Friendly
Appetizers
Beef
Breads/Muffins
Chicken
Drinks
Meatless
Pizza
Pork
Potatoes
Vegetables

Come back Friday for the last tip, and for the AFTER picture!!!

My 3rd little duckling turns 7 tomorrow. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! I LOVE YOU!!!

Recipe Organization … Part One

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY to all

I was trying to decide what to post on this very special day, so I thought what is my favorite thing to do on Valentines Day??? YES that’s right EAT!!! So for this weeks post I want to talk about getting your recipes organized so it make it easier to cook a delicious meal!!!

About 2 years ago for my oldest little duckling’s church project, I had her use her hours to organize and type all of my favorite recipes. Before then my system was not working…I would just find a recipe on the internet, print it, and then stick it in a folder. Or I would write a recipe down on a recipe card and guess what I would do next…YES!! YOU ARE RIGHT… stick it in a folder. Well apparently this was not working so I came up with an idea to make a RECIPE BINDER just for me to use.

NOW, before you decide to take your time taking on this big project ask yourself 2 questions.

THEY ARE…

a) Can I find the recipes I need??

b) Can I find them in less than 2 minutes??

And if the answer to these questions are NO!!! Then YES it is time to change things up!

Here is the 1st tip on how to make a RECIPE BINDER!! Let’s get started!!

Tip #1. Go through all your recipes and weed out the ones that are not you or your family’s favorite dish.

Come back on Wednesday for the next tip…If you are feeling courageous then complete tip #1 before Wednesday. I DARE YOU!!!!

Have a great day, and make sure you SERVE someone today!!