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6.02F Meal Preparation Strategies 6.02F MEAL PREPARATION STRATEGIES Scratch Semi-homemade/Speed-scratch Finished/Convenience
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6.02F Meal Preparation Strategies
6.02F MEAL PREPARATION STRATEGIES
ScratchSemi-homemade/Speed-scratch
Finished/Convenience
6.02F Meal Preparation Strategies
SCRATCH COOKING Meal preparation that uses a recipe and no
convenience foods for most foods served.
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Advantages of Scratch Cooking1. One can choose what ingredients go in to flavor the dish
and provides maximum variety, creativity, and more flavorful in meal preparation.
(Example: -Like lots of onions, add
extra onions to the casserole
-Add more spices if you prefer
-OR substitute chicken instead of beef)
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Are there recipes where ingredients cannot be changed?
– Yes! Basic ingredients in baked goods CANNOT be changed such as basic flour, fat, or liquid ingredients.
– Flavoring ingredients like cinnamon or vanilla can be changed.
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Advantages to Scratch Cooking2. You can control ingredients based on
health concerns. (Example: someone in your family has high blood pressure; change or omit the amount of salt the recipe calls for)
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Advantages to Scratch Cooking3. Provides maximum nutritional value4. Fewer additives and preservatives 5. Usually less waste in packaging6. Uses quality fresh ingredients7. Scratch cooking can be a way to relieve
stress8. Share time with family and friends
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Advantages of Scratch Cooking6. Saves you MONEY! While your time is
worth money, the money you save buying your own ingredients can help trim your food bill.
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Disadvantages of Scratch Cooking1. Takes more time to plan2. Takes more time to shop3. Takes more time to prepare
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Examples of Scratch Cooking Making biscuits
using a recipe with flour, shortening, and buttermilk instead of from a can.
Cooking pasta, adding milk, eggs, and cheese to make baked macaroni and cheese instead of using a box version.
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Semi-homemade/Speed Scratch Meal preparation that uses a convenience
food, such as a mix or already prepared food as part of the recipe.
+ pancake mix = speed scratch pancakes
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Advantages of Semi-Homemade/Speed Scratch1. Saves time and energy by providing
short cuts2. Adds variety and creativity to
recipes3. Usually less expensive than
convenience foods4. Easier for inexperienced cooks to
prepare recipes with more confidence than scratch recipes
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Disadvantages of Semi-Homemade/Speed scratch1. Flavor may not be what you
wanted (example: too strongly flavored in some ways and not enough in others)
2. Mixes tend to be high in fat, salt, sugar, and refined grains—less good nutrition than scratch recipes
3. Less meal appeal than scratch4. More preservatives and
additives than scratch5. Extra packaging6. More costly than scratch
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Examples of Semi-Homemade/Speed Scratch Browned ground beef +
canned beans + canned tomato sauce + spices = chili
-use dried beans to save money and sodium, but it takes several hours to prepare dried beans
-using canned beans takes only minutes
Baking a cake, cookies, or brownies from a box mix
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Examples of Semi-Homemade/Speed Scratch Bananas + instant
pudding + vanilla wafer = banana pudding
-use homemade pudding to control sugar and add nutrition with eggs
-instant pudding is ready in 5 minutes, preparing homemade pudding, even in the microwave, takes about 8 minutes
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Finished/Convenience Foods
Meal planning and preparation that uses all precooked, ready-to-eat, serve and eat foods Can be used as a whole meal or as parts of a
meal May be purchased at a store or restaurant.
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Advantages to using finished/convenience foods
Convenient Time saving (macaroni &
cheese) Energy saving Fear of cooking success is
minimized Usually more nutritious
than fast foods (read labels)
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Disadvantages of Using Finished/Convenience Foods1. More expensive than the other meal
preparation strategies2. Highest sodium/fat content than the other
meal preparation strategies3. Flavor and appearance may not compare as
well as the other meal preparation strategies4. More additives and preservatives than all
other meal preparation strategies 5. More packaging than the other meal
preparation strategies
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Examples of Finished/Convenience Foods Roasted chickens Bagged salads Pre-cut fresh fruits and vegetables Canned foods Frozen fruits Frozen pizzas and other entrees
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Examples of Finished/Convenience Foods Bakery items-cakes and pies Packaged cookies Using as parts of a meal, items such as
restaurant made salads, side dishes, or entrees.
