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  • [-]Do WOHMs cook dinners every night? Or do you use a lot of frozen foods? Just curious how it can be done. I like to cook from recipes, but basic things, like breast of chicken and pork chops, along with a starch and fresh vegetable. But don't see how I can keep that up if I go back to work.

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    03.11.10, 08:01 AM [ Flag ]

    • no. nanny does

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      03.11.10, 08:02 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • Why wouldn't you be able to do this if you work? How long does it take you to prepare a meal?

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      03.11.10, 08:03 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • We buy prepped food for during the week (like from Fairway or other types of places). It's not as good as home-made, but it's normally inexpensive and perfectly fine. We also cook on weekends and eat leftovers for a day or two afterwards. Another option is to cook a lot more on weekends, and then freeze. Rarely have time to make a real meal on weekdays because I prefer to spend time with the kids from the minute I get home until they go to bed. So DH and I aren't starting the meal prep until after 8pm.

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      03.11.10, 08:06 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • We do this but I also will make things on Sunday and freeze that will be quick later in the week like veggie burgers, brown rice, bread, soup bases, dashi (broth for miso soup) or a turkey breast for sandwiches during the week. If we are having meat that night, we cook it that evening as well as any veggies sides. You can do it. You have to be organized.

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      03.11.10, 08:08 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • i do, mostly it's chicken dishes or pork that i can toss in the oven and help ds #1 with homework.

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      03.11.10, 08:12 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • I do cook during the week, but I'm limited to certain recipes that are quick. I try to do some prep on the weekends, but that doesn't work out so often. and I do buy more pre-cut veggies, etc. than I would like, but it does speed things up.

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      03.11.10, 08:15 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • I sort of cook, meaning that I prepare fresh things for 1 yo DB to eat and then usually eat what he has. But I eat very simply--grilled chicken breast with rice and one vegetable, or I'll heat up some Veggie Patch brand falafels and serve them with hummus and pita bread. Applegate Farms cold cuts are good for both us, and DB. etc. I love to cook a lot, but do not want to sacrifice time with DB to do this. So, it's a struggle finding the right balance.

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      03.11.10, 08:21 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • I cook dinner. It takes 15/20 minutes.

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      03.11.10, 08:51 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • I agree with you and that is why we only interviewed nannies who were willing to cook the family dinner.

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      03.11.10, 12:27 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • I cook every day, but i get home around 6.15 each night so it's not that hard plus i find cooking relaxing.

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      03.11.10, 12:33 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • Both dh and I cook maybe four nights a week. We have four kids and eat dinner as a family at 8pm - after the toddler is in bed. We order in two nights a week, and maybe the third is prepared food or left-overs. The kids love our cooking and we love to cook but it's super exhausting.

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      03.11.10, 12:34 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • I work Part time. On the days that I work we usually get take out or I make something really easy.

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      03.11.10, 12:34 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • I cook every night except Friday, which is pizza night. Some easy things: Broiled sausage and salad (chicken apple sausage from FD is a big hit; broiled salmon over lentils; pasta with meatballs/meat sauce made on the weekend; couscous with chicpeas and veggie; chicken marinated in almost anything, then sauteed; fajitas (marinate the beef all day, then throw it under the broiler). I cook while I review homework and the kids both help out.

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      03.11.10, 12:34 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • the key is to buy meat in bulk, marinade them, then freeze them in individual baggies. that way, you leave one out in the AM, and when you get home, just dump the whole baggie in pan and voila! i also like to make really simple meals, like tonight, pasta with meat sauce. onions, green peppers, garlic, ground beef, jar of marinara sauce and wham! dinner! and bags of frozen veggies is key for side dishes.

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      03.11.10, 12:45 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • I cook most days- it's either that or takeout and takeout gets old. Epicurious makes it really easy to find quick stuff...

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      03.11.10, 01:39 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • fresh direct has tons of wonderful marinaded fish and meats and lots of great food you can just heat and serve. keep lots of veggies around and potato's, rice, couscous, etc... i can make dinner in under 15 minutes.

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      03.11.10, 07:10 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
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