Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 I want to start making some stuff that I can freeze so after the baby is bron we have stuff in the freezer. I have never really frozen meals though, so not sure what would freeze/thaw out well. My husband cooks, and makes a mess......bet that is another matter. But it will be nice to have some stuff we can just pull out of the freezer too. Suggestions? Recipes?
Originally Posted By x Pirate_Princess x My suggestion would be to search www.foodnetwork.com I'm sure there are plenty of ideas there. Also, www.kraftfoods.com may be helpful.
Originally Posted By AuroraRose i freeze just about everything i cook-- i make a weeks worth of meals on sunday and freeze, i'll take a meal out of the freezer and put in the fridge each day before work, when i get home i just pop everything in the microwave. i've frozen meatloaf, chicken, pot roast, pasta, potatos, veggies, etc.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling I have this great little cookbook called "Quick and Healthy" and the Chile Con Carne in there freezes really well. Here's the recipe with a couple little changes I made: 3 15 oz cans kidney beans, drained 2 lg chopped yellow onions 2 chopped green peppers 2 lbs xtra lean ground beef 2 16 oz cans of chopped tomatoes 2 8 oz cans of tomato sauce 1/4 tsp paprika 2 crushed bay leaves 2 Tbl chili powder (I always use Eagles) Spray a large kettle with PAM (I actually use olive oil in a spritzer I got from Pampered Chef) and brown the meat. Put everything else in, cover and simmer for about an hour. It tastes even better as left-overs! I'll try to come back with some other recipes when I have time. I have a really simple lasagne that's pretty good I'm told. The only other suggestion I have is to try Stouffer's Skillets. We don't have them all the time becaue I think the sodium is kinda high but they are great in a pinch. I think the Grilled Chicken and Vegetables, Garlic Chicken are the best. The teriyaki and the broccoli beef ones were gross. I haven't tried the others. The websites are a good idea. And I know there are all kinds of "30-days of freezer meals" type cookbooks now but I like to get "tried-and-true" recipes friends have already tried myself. Thanks for starting this thread! I think we'll all benefit.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Oh, I forgot to say that those Stouffer's Skillets are frozen dinners. They're in orange bags in your grocer's freezer. (LOL, I sound like a commercial) Here's a pic: <a href="http://www.stouffers.com/Products/Search.aspx?ServingSizeID=&SubBrandID=&SearchText=skillets" target="_blank">http://www.stouffers.com/Produ cts/Search.aspx?ServingSizeID=&SubBrandID=&SearchText=skillets</a>
Originally Posted By goodgirl Dishes that I make large batches of that freeze well: Chili Soups Enchiladas Lasagna Spaghetti Most casseroles I will make up beef stew but leave out the peas and partially cook the potatoes (otherwise they can be mushy). After defrosting, I toss in frozen peas before cooking.
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 ChickieD, I have had the chicken alfredo Stouffer skillet. That is a good idea to have a few of those on hand. OK, so chili is a good one for us. Lasagna & meatloaf......ok do I fully cook these and then I am basically reheating them? I guess I can also make an extra batch of meatballs and freeze those up too. goodgirl......care to share your enchilada recipe?
Originally Posted By ReadingMom There is a book called "Frozen Assets - How to cook for a day and eat for a month." A girlfriend and I used to get together and cook all day, split everything up and freeze it in ziploc bags. It's pretty good. There are some good recipes in there. Some things I remember are: *Meatloaf (cooked thoroughly so you just have to heat it up) *Chicken Caccitore (sp) *Macaroni & Cheese *Spaghetti pie *Shepherd's pie Also, we used to roast six or so chickens and then freeze them individually in a ziploc bag. You can either heat up the chicken as is or take all of the meat off and freeze it to use for something else like chicken cassarole. If you'de like....I can hunt down my recipes and mail them to you.
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 All of those you mentioned sound good ReadingMom! If you have the time I would love a few recipes.
Originally Posted By CrouchingTigger My recipe for freezing: 1) Remove clothes 2) Get in freezer 3) Turn blue (teeth chattering is optional) 4) Get out of freezer 5) Ask myself why I did that
Originally Posted By DAR Here's one I learned: Take one plastic tray divided into 16-24 sections. Add water to each tray Place in freezer Wait until frozen. Garnish with drink of your choice.
