medawyn Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I'm getting a chest deep freeze for Christmas and I'm already planning ways to fill it! :D (my current freezer is a side by side and TINY - I can't even fit an 8x8 in there). Baby's due in mid-Feb, so I'm planning on spending Jan/early Feb filling the freezer. We've recently moved to a new area, so except the week my mom is here helping, cooking will be all on me. I figure whatever I stash will be useful. So... your best recipes/tips for freezing? I'm always open to vegetarian options, but DH is pretty sure it doesn't count as a meal unless there's meat involved. :) I'll have the following in there for sure: lasagna homemade pasta sauce (meat and marinara) stuffed manicotti chili (white, vegetarian, and, uh.... regular?) Shepherd's pie Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyDay Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 macaroni and cheese chicken noodle soup bean soups (I have a couple different varieties in the freezer at the moment) brunswick stew tortillini soup mashed potatoes green bean casserole baked beans muffins (I like Morning Glory muffins) english muffins waffles pancakes fudge pound cake (sliced in individual servings) bar cookies berries I keep store bought frozen foods such as: veggies fruit hash browns french fries I also freeze: butter bread buns brown rice I like to store meals in indivdual zip locks for quick lunches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I've got a bunch stashed away too as I'll be using them in January. My family loves this recipe and it freezes great. we do sub homemade options for the processed parts. http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Chicken-Almondine Baked ziti Enchiladas (beef or chicken) stuffed peppers Here's another from taste of home we like. I just buy bags of frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots for the veggies and make my own cream of X soup. We also like it with chunks of bread (cruton sized) verses just the bread crumbs. http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Fast-Chicken-Divan beef barley soup shredded chicken/turkey/beef in gravy (can be served over toast, mashed potatoes, or noodles or put in sandwiches meatballs (can be added to spaghetti, or heated with a cream sauce or for making meatball subs) That's all I've got at the moment but I'll come back and edit if I think of more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Individually wrapped burritos are a life saver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medawyn Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 macaroni and cheese ... muffins (I like Morning Glory muffins) english muffins waffles pancakes Mac 'n cheese - thank you for the reminder. Can't imagine what my DH would say to a month without it! And breakfast foods - :ohmy: Hadn't even thought of that! Of course - not only handy in the morning, but who doesn't love breakfast for dinner? (or lunch, or you know, pretty much whenever...) I freeze pancakes all the time, but I hadn't thought to add them to my stockpile. Blaming it on the hormones. I've got a bunch stashed away too as I'll be using them in January. My family loves this recipe and it freezes great. we do sub homemade options for the processed parts. http://www.tasteofho...icken-Almondine Baked ziti Enchiladas (beef or chicken) stuffed peppers Here's another from taste of home we like. I just buy bags of frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrots for the veggies and make my own cream of X soup. We also like it with chunks of bread (cruton sized) verses just the bread crumbs. http://www.tasteofho...t-Chicken-Divan beef barley soup shredded chicken/turkey/beef in gravy (can be served over toast, mashed potatoes, or noodles or put in sandwiches meatballs (can be added to spaghetti, or heated with a cream sauce or for making meatball subs) That's all I've got at the moment but I'll come back and edit if I think of more. Thank you! Both recipes look delicious, and my favorite meatballs and enchiladas are definitely going on my list now. This is why I turn to the Hive; when my brain goes, I can trust you ladies to help me keep up! Individually wrapped burritos are a life saver! Thanks for the suggestion - adding to my recipe to-dos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I have a bunch of soups I rotate through, tomato, potato, split pea, lentil, etc. I make double and then freeze 1/2 in a gallon bag (inside a large tupperware to make a frozen cube, rather than a thin sheet of soup). On alternate weeks I make rolls and freeze half. That way on Mondays I only have to make soup OR rolls. Don't forget cookies or brownies! It can't all be serious in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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