About Jessica Fisher

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Commercial baking mixes are pretty mainstream these days. What was once a novelty for our grandmothers is common place today. Some folks can’t dream of making pancakes or muffins without a box. I myself once thought that was baking “from scratch.” Unfortunately, despite their convenience, these boxed mixes contain dubious ingredients and often lack substance or flavor.

Jessica Fisher

Jan 7, 2014

The Art and Craft of Frozen Dinner Kits

Folks’ thoughts turn to casseroles when they think of frozen meals. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good casserole, but you do your freezer and yourself a disservice if you limit your options to lasagnas, enchiladas, and noodle bakes, as good as they may be. With six children ranging in age, personality, and culinary maturity, I’ve found that I need to think outside the 9×13-inch baking dish if I’m going to put a meal on the table that we’ll all enjoy.

Jessica Fisher

Jan 6, 2014

5 Great Meals to Make Ahead and Freeze

There’s really no end to the yummy goodness you can make-ahead and freeze. Doing so can save you time and money, as well as guarantee a home-cooked favorite any night of the week. Over the years, I have experimented with freezing a lot of different items. Here are my top five items to keep on hand in my freezer: While I grew up eating canned soup, that’s not been the case for my kids. The canned variety is generally oversalted, oversweetened, and overpriced.

Jessica Fisher

Aug 27, 2013