021: What Am I Going to Make For Dinner? Freezer Meals to the Rescue!
Join Erika Sagert as she addresses the common thought: "Freezer meals sound like a lot of work." She emphasizes the long-term benefits of a stocked freezer, and shows how freezer meals are a game-changer for everyone, regardless of cooking experience.
Tip 1: Community Cooking- Teaming up with friends/family for freezer meal prep.
- Example: 10 women bringing 10 meal kits each, dividing costs, and getting a variety of meals.
- Fun and efficient way to stock freezers.
- Tip 2: Freezer Packs
- Freezing individual components instead of entire meals.
- Examples:
- Pizza dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings (assemble and bake later).
- Dump Chicken: Marinated chicken frozen in bags (cook in slow cooker/Instant Pot).
- Taco Packs: Frozen ground beef, taco seasoning, and toppings.
- Marinated Meat Packs: Pre-marinated meat ready for grilling.
- Tip 3: Soups and Stews
- Freezing large batches or leftovers.
- Examples:
- Hearty Chili
- Vegetable Soup
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Beef Stew
- Tomato Soup
- Freezing Instructions: Cool completely, use airtight containers, label and date, freeze up to 3 months.
- Reheating Instructions: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then heat on stovetop or microwave.
- Tip 4: Casseroles
- Versatile freezer meal option.
- Examples:
- Chicken Enchilada Casserole
- Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
- Taco Casserole
- Shepherd's Pie
- Freezing Instructions: Cool completely, use airtight containers, label and date.
- Reheating Instructions: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then bake in the oven according to instructions.
- Tip 5: Ground Meat Prep
- Cooking large batches of seasoned ground beef/chicken.
- Use for various dishes (spaghetti, tacos, stir-fries).
- Tip 6: Breakfast Bites
- Freezer-friendly breakfast sandwiches (English muffins, eggs, ham, cheese).
- Here is an idea to get you started, adjust to your own tastes:
- http://www.eatcakefordinner.net/2013/11/homemade-freezer-breakfast-sandwiches.html
- Here is an idea to get you started, adjust to your own tastes:
- Wrap individually in parchment paper and foil.
- Include heating instructions.
- Freezer-friendly breakfast sandwiches (English muffins, eggs, ham, cheese).
- Tip 7: Burritos
- Assemble favorite ingredients, wrap tightly, and freeze.
- https://www.fromvalerieskitchen.com/freezer-friendly-beef-and-bean-burritos
- Assemble favorite ingredients, wrap tightly, and freeze.
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