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The Convenience of Convenient Foods: Pros and Cons of Semi-Homemade Cooking

Explore the world of convenience foods, from canned and frozen to dried and cured options. Discover the advantages such as saving time and energy, and how using these foods can lead to more home-cooked meals. Uncover the disadvantages like higher costs and lost nutrients during processing. Learn about semi-homemade cooking, combining convenience with homemade elements for delicious meals. Watch videos on chili & cornbread recipes and the Pillsbury Bake-Off for inspiration!

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The Convenience of Convenient Foods: Pros and Cons of Semi-Homemade Cooking

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  1. Convenience Foods

  2. Convenience Foods • Foods that have been either partially or completely prepared commercially. • Canned • Frozen • Cured • Dried • Freeze Dried

  3. Why use convenience foods? • Inexperienced cooks can quickly prepare tasty, nutritious meals with confidence.

  4. Advantages of Using Convenience Foods • Saves time and energy • Shorter meal preparation leads to families eating at home more often. • Foods are sold year round • An inexpensive way to add variety and creativity • Many products have suggestions for “light” preparation methods to reduce fat, calories, etc.

  5. Disadvantages of Using Convenience Foods • Higher costs than homemade or semi-homemade • Some nutrients are lost during processing • Products may contain higher amounts of fat,sugar,sodium, and calories • Products may contain additives-preservatives, coloring, etc. • Products may lack appeal of foods prepared at home. • Packaging may negatively impact the environment.

  6. Semi-Homemade Cooking- Food that is part homemade and part convenience • Video: Chili & Cornbread • Pillsbury Bake-Off 2010 – YouTube • Pillsbury Bake-Off : Every Recipe Has A Story on Vimeo

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