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Freezer Cooking: A New Way of Life!

November 25, 2012 by Blair Lamb Filed Under: Cooking & Baking, Money Saving Ideas

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Friends, I have seen the light. Who knew that freezer cooking (preparing meals, freezing them for later, and cooking them when the time comes) was so cheap and so easy?

Dinner on a nightly basis usually goes something like this…me realizing I’m hungry…checking the pantry…checking the fridge…checking the pantry…not wanting anything I have…checking the fridge…getting hungrier…eating cereal/oatmeal/fast food.

Now that I’m back at school after Thanksgiving break, I know that the next two weeks before the holidays will be sheer chaos. Meetings, group projects, finals, and three thousand other loose ends to tie up before we head home for Christmas trees and hot cocoa. Which meals my dinner dilemma will only worsen. And I cannot afford to eat Mickey D’s every night for 14 days. Either can my waistline.

While I was pinteresting (yes, it’s a verb), I had a lightbulb moment. I can make the delicious meals I’ve been pinning, freeze them, and reheat or crockpot them (also a verb) when I need a good meal!

I spent about an hour and a half this afternoon bagging up my six future freezer dinners…and I must say, they all look delicious.

Cheap & Easy Freezer Cooking | Blair Blogs

Here’s what I made (with links to the recipes):

  • Lemon & Garlic Chicken
  • Teriyaki Chicken
  • Sweet & Sour Meatballs
  • Lemon Marinade Chicken
  • Garlic Dijon Chicken
  • Chicken Taco Meat
Wanna jump on the freezer meals train? To make the six meals listed above (each are two servings= 12 portions!), here is your grocery list:
Cheap & Easy Freezer Cooking | Blair Blogs
Please note that this list is only the items you may need to purchase. All other ingredients are probably already in your pantry! Check with the recipes if you have a barren pantry and may need to buy the other ingredients (like olive oil or parsley).
I spent about $40, making each meal (one serving), about $3. Not too shabby!
Once you’ve gathered your ingredients, the first thing to do is label your freezer bags!
Cheap & Easy Freezer Cooking | Blair Blogs
Choose a bag, place it over a large plastic cup for easy filling, and fill ‘er up!
Cheap & Easy Freezer Cooking | Blair Blogs
Cheap & Easy Freezer Cooking | Blair Blogs
Squeeze out the air, lay your bags flat, and freeze them! Reheat according to the directions (stovetop, oven, or crockpot).
Cheap & Easy Freezer Cooking | Blair Blogs
I for one am extra-excited to try my delicious freezer meals over the next two weeks!
Anyone else a fan of freezer cooking? Crockpot meals? Please comment below and share your tips and favorite recipes! 

Comments

  1. Katie Struck says

    November 27, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    The lemon and garlic chicken looks AMAZING!

    • Blair Menzel says

      November 27, 2012 at 11:46 pm

      I’ll let you know how it is! I’m thawing it out for dinner tomorrow. And I agree…looks GREAT! xo

  2. Teresa says

    July 8, 2014 at 2:47 pm

    Hi Blair! I am looking for recipes for my young daughter who is a single mom of a toddler, and works full time. I gave her some suggestions, then started looking online. Your meals sound delicious! I will definitely be sharing your page with her.

    • Blair Menzel says

      July 9, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      Awesome, thanks for sharing Teresa!

      xo,
      b

  3. Angela says

    October 18, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    Hey Blair! I’ve been looking for meals like this that are not complicated and can primarily use a few main items for multiple meals. I was looking into canning, is it possible for to can these recipes and do you know where I find more things like this? Thanks!

    • Blair Menzel says

      October 23, 2014 at 1:36 pm

      Hey Angela! I know nothing about canning, so I don’t know whether or not you can can these meals! You can definitely freeze them, though! 😉

      xo,
      b

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