The whole concept of "freezer cooking" is new to me. In the past, my only form of freezer cooking was throwing a few meals in the freezer prior to one of my baby's arrivals. (And I rarely even did that.) So, when I heard a radio broadcast about how you can cook for one day and have entrees for a whole month, I was fascinated. Some of it made sense - you make all the mess and dishes at once, thereby maximizing your use of time. Some of it wasn't practical for me - dedicating a whole day to cooking with 5 kiddos ages 6 & under. Um, not happening. But I could take the concept and make some small changes in my cooking.
I don't consider myself a "freezer cook," but I am enjoying having quick meals in the freezer for those inevitable busy days when I don't have time to prepare an evening meal. What changes did I make to my cooking to have freezer meals on hand? I made 3 small changes. 1) Whenever possible, as I prepare the evening meal for my family, I make 2 or 3 meals and freeze the extras 2) Participate in a freezer meal exchange with friends (We each bring a freezer meal for everyone else in the group. For example, I may bring a 9x13 pan of lasanga for everyone. We swap and go home with a variety of freezer meals.) 3) Always keep my favorite freezer meal on hand In regards to #3, here is my favorite freezer meal. I like it because it is simple, delicious, & stores in a quart Ziploc baggie in my freezer! Cheesy Beef & Rice to Freeze 1 garlic clove, minced (or 1/4 tsp of minced garlic) 2 T butter 2 medium shredded carrots 1 tsp beef boullion 1 tsp parsley 1/2 tsp basil 1/2 tsp minced onion 1lb ground beef (or venison or turkey) 1/2-1 tsp salt Directions: Brown ground beef and remove from heat. Add butter, carrots, & spices. Stir well. Cool slightly. Put into a quart Ziploc bag & freeze. When you are ready to use it, thaw it and add 1 cup of uncooked long grain rice and 3 cups of water. Bake in a covered dish at 350 for 1 hour. Add 1/2-1 cup of shredded cheese and bake until the cheese is melted. Thanks for stopping by & happy freezer cooking!
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COLLEEN
3/8/2017 04:56:19 pm
VANESSA, SOUNDS DELICIOUS THANKS FOR THE RECIPE. HAVE A GREAT DAY.
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Vanessa
3/9/2017 05:18:58 pm
Thanks for stopping by, Colleen!
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