I am back with some good news...my freezer cooking is finally complete! Whew, it sure was a lot of work, but well worth it!
Here is a final picture of my food...although a couple of things didn't make it in the picture.
Here is a final picture of my food...although a couple of things didn't make it in the picture.
Here is everything I made:
Shredded BBQ Chicken - 3 meals
Taco Meat - 5 meals
Beef Cabbage Soup - 3 meals
Pizza Dough - 3
Bean and Cheese Burritos - 15
Breakfast Burritos - 15
Refried Beans - 6
Cooked Pinto Beans - 3 bags
Italian Beef - 1 meal
Granola - a lot
If you are new to the concept of freezer cooking, you can read more about it here. I wrote a little on the subject last fall when I first started the blog.
I get so many questions on this subject that I am thinking of doing a 'freezer series"!
How about you? Do you have any freezer questions?
If so, leave me a comment or send me an e-mail!
I would love to hear from you!!
14 comments:
GREAT JOB! I love the feeling of having a full freezer and having a night off of cooking during the week!
WOW! Awesome job! I am jealous of your stocked freezer now. :) You've inspired me to whip up some freezer cooking frenzy around here...
That is awesome!!
I have tons of questions I don't freezer cook but I would love to start.
1. What can't you freeze? 2. How long can you keep items in the freezer? 3. Is it easier to start with one item at a time? beef one day then chicken? 4.How do you protect from freezer burn?
That is just the start of the questions I have/ :)
Michele,
I know, there is a lot to learn when it comes to freezer cooking. For now you can read the link to what I have written in the past.
I am starting to work on a whole sereis on the subject...so if you have any more question...ask away, so I can make sure I answer everything for you.
I know you will love freezer cooking!!! Hopefully you can get started soon...
Misty...for the ten millionth time, girl...just let me know and I will come over and cook away with you.
I guess we can start next time there is a big meat sale!!
Do your freezer cooking supplies come out of your grocery budget?
I want to start, but can't really afford to spend more than my regular grocery budget on supplies.
Lauren,
I do buy my freezer groceries out of my regular $40 budget.
What I try to do is stock up on meat and other supplies when they are on sale.
Then I take a look in my stockpile for items that I can use.
This usually limits my list to just a few items that I need to purchase.
If you are just starting in the whole stockpile/coupon thing you may want to consider saving a little out of your budget each week. Pretty soon you will have enough to start. Or you could also jsut double a meal...if you are making a pot of soup...double it for the freezer. Little by little you will have a fully stocked freezer.
I've heard of a lot of people starting freezer cooking like that... making tow meatloaves, one now and one for the freezer, or like Katie said 2 pots of chili... Starting small works great when you are first starting, especially when it all can be overwhelming. :)
Katie, you are ON! The next time there is a meat sale, your phone will be ringing... especially now that school is back in. :)
I love the idea of doing this...will have to try when I've got lots of energy :)
Julie,
Yes, it does take a lot of energy. Every time I do it I feel like...man, that took too much time. I will say, though, that through the month I really enjoy the time I don't have to spend in the kitchen.
Start small!
Wow, this is so smart!! I need to start doing this. Thanks for a great post!
Thanks Val, let me know if you have any questions about getting started...
WOW!! So impressive. You will be so thankful on those busy nights. I really need to jump on this bandwagon!!
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