Do you like 30 minute meals

I agree. Sometimes, foodnetwork seems to require ingredients that are hard to comeby or senseless to buy just once for a dish. I am also a busy student and part-time student that needs to cook on a budget. I take a different approach to 30 minute meals. I like to prepare meals on my day off in bulk. I simply freeze the leftovers for during the week. I also take a similar approach to prep work and just do it all at once, one day of the week. That way i always have fresh chopped produces and meat. I also tend to select core versatile items that are used in many recipes. I keep a good stock of spices and dry herbs so that i can flavor the food appropriately.