Welcome! I'm so glad you've decided to give Garnished Plate a try! If you've read my story then you know why I'm so passionate about this service! I love the idea of helping others create delicious, beautiful meals that they will be proud to serve to family and friends. Not to mention that by helping with meal planning, I am able to help people save time and money every week.

To make sure you are getting the most from this site, I've created some tips to get you started. Check these out and hopefully they will answer all your questions, but as always, if not, please contact me.

So, you've invested time and money in preparing these meals, now you want to make sure they don't go to waste. We couldn't agree more! Here are our favorite tips for freezing food.

1. To get you started, we create a suggested meal plan that includes 5 main dishes and 5 side dishes each week. You simply decide which of the meals you want to make for the week and your grocery list will be generated along with any prep ahead instructions.
2. If you are more adventurous and would like to pick some of your own meals, no worries! You have access to our entire database of delicious and fully tested recipes. Perform a search based on the type of food you want and simply click to add to your meal plan for the week.
3. Want to make the best use of your time? Many of our recipes come with suggestions for how to repurpose the leftovers to create a completely new and delicious meal! You can utilize this option when you have unexpected leftovers or you can even plan leftovers by selecting the option to double the recipe! Search for leftover recipes or follow the link in the original recipe and click to add the additional ingredients to your shopping list!
4. Making a dinner for that special someone? We have created some great pairings that make date night simple but delicious. You don't have to spend hours in the kitchen just to create a meal that will impress someone you care about. We take the stress out of planning by giving you several menu options to choose from. Simply add to your plan and pick up the ingredients while doing your weekly shopping. It couldn't be easier.
5. Don’t you just love finding out the office wants to have pot luck? Tomorrow? Neither do we. Or, maybe a friend invited you over last minute? You don't want to show up empty handed, right? Not to worry, we have compiled a list of recipes that are perfect for serving a crowd. They are simple to prepare and perfect for taking in the slow cooker to work, friends house or family event.
6. Hosting a party? Want to be the hit of the neighborhood or maybe be the hero of girls’ night in? Try our party themed menus! Custom menus cover everything from wine tasting to football watching. Simply choose a theme and then customize from several recipe options available. This makes hosting a breeze and you will be inviting your friends over every weekend! Time to cancel Netflix and enjoy some time with the important people in your life.