Freezer Cooking

Let's talk freezer cooking. Have you heard of this wonderful phenomenon? I think it's actually been going on for a very long time, but with the advent of social media, the internet, and blogs, it now has an official name. Google the term "freezer cooking" and see how much info is out there, go ahead, I'll wait..........

Did you see the number of blogs and websites and pins devoted to this new hobby? The wealth of information regarding freezer cooking is astronomical! And for good reason. It's a wonderful way to have stress free meals all the time. And it can be done in a variety of ways.

First thing you need of course, is a freezer! I have a wonderful stand up deep freeze that I adore. I will never be without a freezer again. My freezer has been another life saver, especially since our boys came to us.

Second thing you are going to need, recipes. Your favorite recipes can most likely be turned into freezer cooking selections!

Third thing you will need: bags, containers, and a seal a meal system. I use a combination of all 3 for my freezer cooking. The Dollar Tree is a great place to go. I use gallon and quart size zip lock freezer baggies, aluminum tins of all different shapes and sizes, with lids, and then my seal a meal system.

I'll post some of my favorite recipes as we go along but you will want to do your research and get recipes that of course your family will eat, I mean honestly, this is to help you save time and money, and if you have to throw out that casserole because no one likes it, you really aren't saving money!

You can add to your freezer meals in a few different ways. When you cook a meal, you can make a second exact meal and place one on the freezer. You can buy all the ingredients necessary to make a batch of meals and spend an entire weekend prepping these meals and add to the freezer. You can make a small batch of meals from meat you found on sale, such as chicken, just grab your fave chicken recipes and make a batch of meals. It's all up to you how you want to do it. I tried to do the freezer cooking in one weekend, honestly; it's not for me. I was exhausted and that entire weekend is a blur!

I love to do small batch freezer cooking though. Especially if I find a great deal on a certain meat, or I pick up a meat package from my local butcher. I choose my meals carefully, get all ingredients and containers and go to town. Then my freezer is filled somewhat with delicious meals that all I have to do is throw in my crock pot or thaw/bake in the oven and dinner is served.

Of course you'll want to keep track of what you have on hand in the freezer so you can make your monthly meal plan easily. Just use the freezer inventory sheet found here.

Do you have a special tip or recipe you love for freezer cooking? I would love to hear about it, please feel free to share in the comments below!

My families favorite recipes coming soon :)

Until next post, Have a Blessed day!

Shelly