Self-catering

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The advantages of self-catering, and disadvantages:

tinyurl.com/kcfh9

Very good tips on what types of recipes to choose. I am trying to make up a list atm.

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"When planning your menu, look for meals that:

• Are quick, easy and foolproof... meals that keep well and make appetising leftovers.

• Use a limited number of ingredients. You want to keep shopping to a minimum and avoid the need to spend time sourcing unusual ingredients.

• Minimise waste. If a recipe calls for half a bottle of pasta sauce, prepare a double quantity or plan another meal that will make use of the leftovers. Pizzas, stirfries, curries and risottos are great for using up extra vegetables.

• Require minimal cooking equipment. One-pot dishes are the gold standard when self-catering. Pasta dishes, curries, stirfries, risottos and main-meal salads are the best options. Oven-bakes that can be prepared in advance are also convenient.

If catering for all meals seems too daunting, at least consider catering for breakfast and lunch. Minimal effort is required but the time and money savings are great."

From the above link.