Advanced Preparation for “Budget Meals”

1 - 3 days prior [optional], Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 1 1/4 tbsp [for Cowboy Caviar on Mon]
Instructions:

To make dressing: In a small jar, add the olive oil, 2 Tbsp of juice from the lime, balsamic vinegar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and sugar. Shake to mix and store in fridge until ready to use.

1 - 5 days prior [optional], Butter, unsalted 4 1/2 tbsp [for Herb Roasted Chicken Breast on Mon]
Instructions:

To make butter herb mix: stir together the butter, minced garlic, basil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Rosemary pieces can be quite large, so either chop or crumble the dried pieces with your hands before adding them to the mix. Store in fridge until ready to use. Make sure it reaches room temperature before you use it.

1 - 3 days prior [optional], Olive Oil, Extra Virgin 3 tbsp [for One Pan Roasted Kielbasa and Cabbage Dinner on Mon]
Instructions:

In a small bowl whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, crushed garlic, salt, and freshly cracked pepper for the vinaigrette. Store in fridge until ready to use.

1 - 3 days prior [optional], Sweet potato 1/2 medium potato [for Sweet Potato Cornbread on Tue]
Instructions:

Peel the sweet potato and cut it into one-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil the potatoes until they're tender and fall apart with pierced with a fork (about ten minutes). Drain the potatoes and store in the fridge until ready to use.

1 - 5 days prior [optional], Brown rice, long-grain, cooked 2 cup [for Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Lentils on Sat]
Instructions:

Cook the rice according to package instructions and store in a glass container in the fridge until ready to use.

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