First, you should know I’m a gadget junkie.  Doesn’t matter what kind of gadgets, if they do cool stuff or make your life easier, I love ‘em.  That being said, my kitchen gadget collection is my pride and joy–much to my husband’s frustration sometimes.  He thinks I have too many kitchen gadgets…I say, you can never have too many!

My newest kitchen helper is the Reynolds Handi-Vac.  I love, love, LOVE this little gem.   The “starter” kit even came with batteries.  And I recommend it for preparing this week’s Tasty Tuesday recipe.

So, on to the food!

Do-It-Yourself Healthy Lunch/Dinner Packs.  All the prep is done ahead of time so you don’t have to think, just grab.

1 small bag of baby red potatoes

1 bag frozen veggies (your choice)

1 pkg thin sliced center cut pork chops

Garlic Powder

Salt

Black Pepper

Wash and place baby red potatoes In a nifty Ziploc steam bag.  Use the directions on the steam bag for potatoes.  I believe 14 minutes will cook a steam bag filled to the “Full” line.  While these are cooking, season the pork chops to taste and bake or grill (I like to use my Foreman grill for these).

Let the potatoes and pork chops cool.  Then you’re ready to load up your Reynolds vacuum bags.  Place two baby potatoes in each 1 QT vacuum bag, followed by a 1/4 – 1/2 cup frozen veggies and finally, one of your pork chops.

Seal and use the Reynolds Handi-Vac to suck out all the air.  Voi La!  A healthy pre-made meal you can freeze and grab for lunches at work or dinners on the run.  For a twist, I like to vacuum seal only the potatoes and veggies and take a marinated raw piece of meat to cook up at work on the Foreman grill I have there.  Quick and tasty every time.

Enjoy!

Sandra Barkevich