I'm going to be having surgery and would like to make a few weeks worth of meals and freeze them for the family. That way I can just pull something out of the freezer in the morning and pop it into the oven or microwave later in the day. Do you have any good recipes that freeze well? I've got a lot of pasta recipes already made up but would like a bit more variety. Thanks!
smm1974
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Does your family have any favorite casseroles? They usually freeze well.
You could also try
* taco meat - should freeze ok already cooked and seasoned
* sloppy joes - again, you can freeze the meat already cooked
* meatloaf - either freeze a large loaf or shape into individual "mini loaves" for faster cooking
* lasagna -depending on the size of your family, you could freeze a large pan, or split the recipe between 2 8x8 pans.
* meatballs - either for a meatball sandwich or for spaghetti and meatballs
* soups/stews/chili
I use allrecipes.com when I'm trying to find a recipe, so I've added links to my favorites below. If these don't interest you, try browsing through the site - you'll probably find a lot that interests you.
Also, do you have a slow cooker? If so, try this pot roast recipe.
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 1/4 cups water
4 1/2 to 5 1/2 pound pot roast
Put the pot roast in the slow cooker. Mix the cans of soup, dry onion soup mix and water and pour over the roast. Cook
high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 8 to 9 hours. If you don't like a lot of salt, get the low-salt soup mix or don't use the whole packet of dry soup mix.
Meatloaf
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Brown-Sugar-Meatloaf/Detail.aspx
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Rempel-Family-Meatloaf/Detail.aspx
Baked Spaghetti: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Baked-Spaghetti-I/Detail.aspx
Broccoli Chicken casserole: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Broccoli-Chicken-Casserole-I/Detail.aspx
Broccoli Chicken Divan: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Broccoli-Chicken-Divan/Detail.aspx
Shepards Pie: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Shepherds-Pie/Detail.aspx
Anonymous
Lasagne, Spaghetti bolagnaise, tuna mornay, tuna bake or pasta bake, savoury mince, curried sausages, devilled sausages, fried rice, sweet and sour pork (not battered pork), curry chicken (If you are doing anything with chicken make sure it is COMPLETELY cooled before you put it in the freezer). If you google for these recipes, i'm sure you'll find them. Good luck with your surgery :)
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Mexican Waffle Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 1 can (4.5 ounces) diced, mild green chilies, drained 1 envelope (1.25 ounces) taco seasoning mix 1 cup salsa 8 frozen waffles Toppings: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 cups shredded lettuce 1 small can sliced black olives 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 medium avocado, sliced 1 cup sour cream 1 cup salsa Directions Brown meat in medium skillet, drain. Add chilies, taco seasoning and salsa. Simmer for 5 minutes. Toast waffles in toaster and place two on each plate. Divide beef mixture and toppings evenly over waffles. Serve hot, makes 4 servings. Peanut Butter & Jelly Waffles Ingredients: 8 frozen waffles 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1/4 cup strawberry or any flavor jam or preserves Directions: Toast waffles as directed on package. Spread 4 waffles with peanut butter and half of the jam. Top with remaining waffles; press slightly. Place on individual serving plates; drizzle with remaining jam. Serve with knife and fork.
John
Save the stress on worrying about cooking enough food, buy a supply of Tysons Anytizers for your family and your kids will thank for you not making a bowl of chips for his hungry friends and taking out the Buffalo Anytizer's Boneless Chickenwings.
So here's to you, Nancy Drew; Nancy Drew!
jason
I really like both fruits and fresh vegetables better, however they look and taste. You desire a little of both.