tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post3712544801117997001..comments2024-03-27T05:20:57.996-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: Freezer Ideas?Monica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-54082017370218483812008-01-09T14:59:00.000-05:002008-01-09T14:59:00.000-05:00Elise - I don't know if the potato soup would free...Elise - I don't know if the potato soup would freeze well - it might change the consistency. Hmmm, maybe we'll have to try it sometime!Monica Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-62754622221048359502008-01-08T17:19:00.000-05:002008-01-08T17:19:00.000-05:00When I had my twins, someone made us burritos, ind...When I had my twins, someone made us burritos, individually wrapped in saran wrap, and then tossed back into the zip-lock tortilla package. They were GREAT, because I could take out 1 or 2 out of the freezer at a time, cook them in the microwave, or toss them in the oven. <BR/><BR/>These really were a life saver for me. All she did was mix ground veggie "beef" (you could use ground beef, of course) with refried beans, some cheese and salsa, wrapped them up in tortillas and voila...about 3-4 meals for my little family!jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841413494001168762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-4821031100077250272008-01-06T20:08:00.000-05:002008-01-06T20:08:00.000-05:00I've done twice-baked potatoes before & they freez...I've done twice-baked potatoes before & they freeze nicely.Ritsumeihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283473059747130843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-2293475676734894922008-01-03T15:45:00.000-05:002008-01-03T15:45:00.000-05:00I love my freezer!!!! One of my favorite ways to ...I love my freezer!!!! One of my favorite ways to make fixing supper easy is what I call "efficient cooking" so that later I can put a meal on the table "fast track" style! For instance, one of my favorite ways to do this is with meat.... I hate browning hamburger so when I do (I buy it on sale in the family packs) and brown 10 + pounds at one time. Then I freeze them in meal size portions in freezer bags. You can get tacos, spaghetti, and many other things on the table with very little effort. I have actually started a website: (if you want to check it out)www.simplefamilysupper.com<BR/>My prayers with you in the last stage of your pregnancy. I LOVED having food in the freezer for when the baby comes home!<BR/>HeatherMore than Survivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07391332999979380361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-19387251099558422362008-01-02T07:04:00.000-05:002008-01-02T07:04:00.000-05:00Hey Monica!I love doing chilis and stews for the f...Hey Monica!<BR/><BR/>I love doing chilis and stews for the freezer. At my blog is a recipe for a crockpot beef stew that I specially make for freezing so that Hubs has something to eat in a pinch when I'm not home! :o)<BR/><BR/>http://www.thebarefootmama.com/thebarefootmama/2007/11/crockpot-beef-s.html<BR/><BR/>(Pic isn't showing right now - reuploading all of the old photo files...but trust me, it's pretty AND yummo!)Kelly @ The Barefoot Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17048721787666752247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-80377481279261932652008-01-01T21:05:00.000-05:002008-01-01T21:05:00.000-05:00Monica, here is a tried and true recipe that freez...Monica, here is a tried and true recipe that freeze really well!<BR/><BR/>Swiss Chicken Bake<BR/><BR/>4 Boneless Chicken Breasts<BR/>1 can cream of chicken soup<BR/>4 slices Swiss cheese<BR/>1/4 white cooking wine<BR/>1-2 cups stove top stuffing<BR/>1/4 cup melted butter<BR/><BR/>Preheat oven to 350. Place chicken breasts in a greased casserole dish. *I usually pound my down first. On top of the chicken place the slices of Swiss cheese. Mix the chicken soup with the white wine. Pour over top of the cheese. On top of the soup mixture place the dry stuffing mix. I usually use about 1 1/2 cups. If you have a big family just add more but make sure that you increase the butter so it won't be dry. Pour melted butter on top of stuffing. I usually "mush" down with a spoon so the stuffing can absorb some of the soup mixture. Bake for 50 minutes. Let sit five minutes before serving. It's a keeper!!<BR/><BR/>**Sometimes instead of the chicken breasts I will use chicken strips (like you use for stir fry) If you do this just reduce cooking time a little.Susan P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16123411088490778415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-76147459918107749562008-01-01T17:03:00.000-05:002008-01-01T17:03:00.000-05:00Forgot to add that the Chicken Chili freezes excel...Forgot to add that the Chicken Chili freezes excellently.<BR/>EliseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-9704352074675159762008-01-01T17:02:00.000-05:002008-01-01T17:02:00.000-05:00I am so glad you are back to posting Monica! I ha...I am so glad you are back to posting Monica! <BR/>I have a White Chicken Chili that freezes well.<BR/>2 cans Navy beans(I sometimes use Great Northern-the other white beans-right?)<BR/>1-2 cans chicken broth<BR/>chicken(my recipe doesn't elaborate on the amount, but I usually use about 3 breasts)cooked & shredded<BR/>1 tbls. oregano<BR/>cumin to taste<BR/>can of chopped green chiles<BR/>Mix all together and heat through. I sometimes will put this in the crockpot. <BR/>Great topped with shredded cheese, sour cream and tortilla chips. Enjoy!!<BR/><BR/>I also tried a recipe from Pleasant View Schoolhouse called Schoolhouse Chocolate Gingerbread. They either eat it for breakfast or dessert. It is in her Oct. archives. So yummy.<BR/><BR/>Oh, by the way, do you think your potato soup would freeze well?<BR/>EliseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-39940512423656966622008-01-01T16:04:00.000-05:002008-01-01T16:04:00.000-05:00I haven't read through all the suggestions but I w...I haven't read through all the suggestions but I would like to add breakfast burritos or even burritos for dinner can be prepared ahead and frozen. It is also nice to have stock that has been prepared and available in the freezer towards making a meal. <BR/><BR/>How about english muffin pizzas or french bread pizzas - simple but if you make them ahead with just cheese you can add whatever toppings you like later before the final baking. I would lightly toast the bread before preparing them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-34031045057869721982008-01-01T15:30:00.000-05:002008-01-01T15:30:00.000-05:00I use my freezer often! When I make chili, beef &...I use my freezer often! When I make chili, beef & noodles and beef stew I usually make enough for another meal that can be frozen. I also cook up ground beef and sausage so I can easily pull out some for tacos, spaghetti sauce, pizza toppings or gravy. <BR/><BR/>Chuck went shopping with me yesterday and put a couple of Hot Pockets in the cart. When I saw the ingredient list and the price I thought surely I can do better!! Soon I will be trying to make my own version of Hot Pockets. I will let you know how that turns out. <BR/><BR/>Lots of great suggestions, let us know how it turns out. Good luck!Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-81696761413030929492008-01-01T11:58:00.000-05:002008-01-01T11:58:00.000-05:00I just had baby #3 and did the same thing! I trie...I just had baby #3 and did the same thing! I tried to make double of things to stick in the freezer. <BR/><BR/>Meatloaf is easy, not cooked. Just defrost and stick in the oven.<BR/><BR/>Chili; chicken tortilla soup; pork chops already marinated<BR/><BR/>Good luck!3boysmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04681527386218906722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-28570015500295564202008-01-01T00:15:00.000-05:002008-01-01T00:15:00.000-05:00Hi Monica! We enjoy a really yummy Chicken Enchil...Hi Monica! We enjoy a really yummy <A HREF="http://joysmallpack.blogspot.com/2007/12/easy-and-yummy-recipe.html" REL="nofollow">Chicken Enchiladas meal</A> (no tomatoes in this one!). I'm not big on spicy but it's not spicy, and my girls love it too! I mix up the "insides" and it freezes really well in a freezer ziplock. Then when I need it, I just defrost it, plop a spoonful in each corn tortilla, roll it up, and drizzle with tomatilla sauce and cheese on top. The prep on the day we're going to eat it is very little, because most of the work was done ahead before the "insides" got frozen! I hope you try it and find it a convenient favorite like we do! :) I'm excited for you that your baby boy will be here soon!!joysmallpackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592834616546273455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-55729093420918442032008-01-01T00:06:00.000-05:002008-01-01T00:06:00.000-05:00We love breakfast quiche and it freezes very well....We love breakfast quiche and it freezes very well. Also, we freeze soup. When in doubt, just double the meat you cook and freeze it: hamburger meat for taco soup, chili, etc. and cut-up chicken for any kind of chicken casserole. With the meat already done, it will be really easy for your husband to put together a meal. By the way, congratulations--I didn't know you were expecting again!<BR/>CarolineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-51981800780830320752007-12-31T15:50:00.000-05:002007-12-31T15:50:00.000-05:00So funny you should ask, I had worked very hard on...So funny you should ask, I had worked very hard on a freezer meal series here: http://mrspear.blogspot.com/search/label/freezer%20meals<BR/>only to get side tracked. I will be starting up again in the new year! It includes lots of my favorites, and I will be adding a bunch more good ones in the new year when I restart the series!Mrs. Pearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03086275769028312757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-11828706134991916322007-12-31T15:34:00.000-05:002007-12-31T15:34:00.000-05:00What a great discussion! I love to double recipes...What a great discussion! I love to double recipes and freeze meals. Today I'm tripling an easy chili recipe to freeze and share. I think I'll post more recipes on my blog this week!<BR/><BR/>Super Simple Chili<BR/>2 pounds ground beef <BR/>1 (8 ounce) jar salsa <BR/>4 tablespoons chili seasoning mix <BR/>1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained <BR/>1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained<BR/>1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes<BR/>1 (15 ounce) can corn <BR/> <BR/>1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, saute ground beef until browned. Drain grease, if desired. <BR/>2. Add the other ingredients. Mix well, reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour.Ann @TheAssetEdgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00198438219767685976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-10643434695657333052007-12-31T14:21:00.000-05:002007-12-31T14:21:00.000-05:00Wow! You've already gotten lots of great ideas! He...Wow! You've already gotten lots of great ideas! Here are a few of my favorite freezer meals-homemade or store-bought pizzas, already cooked ground beef(pull out and use for taco meat or anything you'd like), meatballs, fajita kits(seasoned strips of chicken with favorite veggies in a bag, with a meal-sized amount of tortillas in another bag, some shredded cheese in another baggie , then packaged all together in one large bag-just throw chicken and veggies in a skillet and heat through when you're ready to use it), spaghetti pie, loaves of french bread or English muffins that can easily be made into quick broiled pizzas with cheese, pepperoni and sauce, pre-made pancakes and waffles, burritos, soups, muffins...Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129793790973176351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-81258317129817042232007-12-31T13:54:00.000-05:002007-12-31T13:54:00.000-05:00Meatballs have been a must through my nine pregnan...Meatballs have been a must through my nine pregnancies. I would encourage you to think of brek. and lunch options as well- pre-cut biscuit dough is great for mornings and premade sausage patties make for a quick morning meal. Egg and sausage burritos also reheat nicely. <BR/><BR/>As for dinner meals, we made lots of meatloaf and soups (cheeseburger soup is one of our favorites!). I actually have a running list on my site at:<BR/> http://www.southtek.com/linesfromthevine/postpar.asp?size=1024<BR/><BR/>The easiest thing is to cook what you normally make doubled and then freeze the extra portions for you to defrost on nights when you need them.<BR/><BR/>TracyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-73375211746213610712007-12-31T12:33:00.000-05:002007-12-31T12:33:00.000-05:00You can freeze homemade pizza dough. Make and free...You can freeze homemade pizza dough. Make and freeze some Oreo truffles. I couldn't get enough of them after I had my second baby. http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/recipes/recipedetail.htm?recipe_id=95085Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-91851524764407902102007-12-31T12:02:00.000-05:002007-12-31T12:02:00.000-05:00I guess I should check spelling before sending......I guess I should check spelling before sending....meant to say rice on the bottom....and then your cooked meat...pour gravy over top of meat and rice.....<BR/><BR/>Sorry about that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-12390007045474487392007-12-31T11:59:00.000-05:002007-12-31T11:59:00.000-05:00Chicken Divine is something I have in the freezer ...Chicken Divine is something I have in the freezer all the time...it is just a layer of rice on the bototm....meat then more over gravy...add any steamed veggies and top with my sauce for curried cauliflower....I made three batches using our leftover turkey....but you can use, chicken, beef, pork...our favourite is turkey and chicken...my African children sing and dance when i serve that...send me a note if you would like my sauce recipe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-44590322531252467632007-12-31T11:46:00.000-05:002007-12-31T11:46:00.000-05:00Shepherd's pie (ground beef and veggies topped wit...Shepherd's pie (ground beef and veggies topped with mashed potatoes & cheese), King Ranch Casserole, and chicken spaghetti are great freezer meals. You can also freeze barbecued brisket.Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03021379723374102765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-78878022373384760162007-12-31T10:55:00.000-05:002007-12-31T10:55:00.000-05:00Anna's Roasted Sausage and Vegetable Pasta. Make t...Anna's <A HREF="http://pleasantviewschoolhouse.blogspot.com/2007/07/roasted-sausage-and-vegetable-pasta.html" REL="nofollow">Roasted Sausage and Vegetable Pasta</A>. Make the full amount and half the pasta. Freeze half the vegetables and eat half for dinner. Then, when you pull it out of the freezer, make some more pasta and there you have it. Very easy and yummy. <BR/><BR/>Like everyone else, I also enjoy freezing soup. So easy! And pop a loaf of bread in the freezer to have with it. Just let it thaw on the counter wrapped so it doesn't get soggy. One of my favorites is <A HREF="http://be-it-ever-so-humble.blogspot.com/2007/12/chicken-adobo-soup.html" REL="nofollow">Chicken Adobo Soup</A>.Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09517246579704472278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-47688934890049361242007-12-31T10:23:00.000-05:002007-12-31T10:23:00.000-05:00Monica, I have a whole Word file of freezer recipe...Monica, I have a whole Word file of freezer recipes I can email you. If you're interested, send me a message !RThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04950242851880071880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-81930467411558849452007-12-31T10:00:00.000-05:002007-12-31T10:00:00.000-05:00sloppy joes with a package of hamburger (or hot do...sloppy joes with a package of hamburger (or hot dog) buns.melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02229154192550719053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-80489134469899743552007-12-31T09:57:00.000-05:002007-12-31T09:57:00.000-05:00Poppy seed chicken! It freezes well and is kid-fr...Poppy seed chicken! It freezes well and is kid-friendly. Here is a link:<BR/>http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=1578351<BR/><BR/>You can prepare it through step 2, wrap, and freeze. When you are ready to use it, thaw it in the fridge overnight and proceed with the baking directions. <BR/><BR/>I also like to cook boneless/skinless chicken breasts in my crockpot, shred, bag, and freeze into meal-sized portions. You can pull a bag out as needed for chicken tacos, soup, a casserole, etc., and the majority of the work is already done.<BR/><BR/>MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com