My kids love burritos. It's a quick & easy lunch for them, but I'm not a fan of the price tag or extra ingredients in them. These homemade bean burritos are super easy to make & fun to customize! Homemade Bean Burritos One of my favorite freezer recipes is bean burritos - they are so versatile and only take about 2 minutes to warm up in the microwave. They are also rich in iron ...
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30 Days of Freezer Cooking
This month, I am going to be doing a LOT of freezer cooking and wanted to share some of my favorite tips & recipes with you. As a busy mom of four, the last thing I feel like doing some days (okay, most days) is hang out in the kitchen for an hour while playing referee or relying on the electronic babysitter (AKA the TV) to serve a meal. We eat four times a day, so you can understand how an ...
Top 5 Easy Freezer Meals
Easy Freezer Meals are a must-have for the busy homemaker! Whether you work from home, are a stay at home parent, or work full-time outside the home, you can benefit from having delicious, easy freezer meals ready to go when you need them! People seem to have two ways of thinking about freezer cooking: love it or too much work! It doesn't have to be a complicated, 3 day adventure (although ...
Caramel Apple “Fried” Pies: 30 Days of Freezer Cooking
When you think freezer meals you don’t often think about desserts or treats but here is one of our favorite Freezer Treats. These Caramel Apple Fried Pies are a great easy to make and easy to reheat snack that makes you feel like you have worked hard because they taste so great! They are especially nice if you are working on losing weight or trying to maintain, as they are so small and bite ...
Chicken Enchiladas: 30 Days of Freezer Cooking
Although soups, stews and chili are definitely my favorite easy to make and store freezer meals sometimes you just need a meal that is a bit heartier and that can feed a crowd. This Easy Chicken Enchiladas Freezer Meal is one of my favorites to create in large batches and store to pull out for a family gathering, potluck, or even a get together with friends. Using a simple assembly ...
Taco Soup: 30 Days of Freezer Cooking
Nothing is more soothing on a cold winter evening than a nice big bowl of soup. One of my favorite things about freezer cooking is that I can provide our favorite soups at a moment’s notice just by planning ahead, and this Easy Taco Soup freezer recipe is one of the best to have on hand. Not only is it a simple recipe that I have adapted from popular ones we have tried in the past but ...
30 Days of Freezer Cooking: How to Freeze Meat
Today, we're going to talk about how to freeze meat. Sometimes there is a great sale on one type of meat, but I don't have the time to prepare enough meals for all of it. These tips let me precook the meat to have on hand for when I'm ready to assemble a meal and are a great time (and money) saver! ...
Stuffed Manicotti: 30 Days of Freezer Cooking
When I think of great meals to freeze, pasta and casseroles reign high on my list. They are hearty, sturdy and easy to take from freezer straight to the oven for reheating. This Stuffed Manicotti Freezer Meal is one of my favorites because it's an all in one meal that serves our family easily and heartily. This is also a great meal to have in the freezer for unexpected company as it turns out ...
30 Days of Freezer Cooking: Foods That Don’t Freeze Well
There are few things more disappointing than pulling something out of the freezer for supper and finding out it lost its texture. Today, we're going to talk about foods that DON'T freeze well, so you don't have to learn the hard way. ...
30 Days of Freezer Cooking: Without a Deep Freeze
A common misconception is that you can't freezer cook without a deep freeze. When I first started, I only used my refrigerator's freezer. In order to maximize your space, there are a few tips you should follow. ...
