Stockpiling Moms

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

He told me about it and next thing I know I have a freezer full! Recipes like this are amazing because you can cook a big batch and freeze it! This is also an amazing freezer meal recipe! Add Turkey and cook thoroughly. I have such a hard time getting a good chili recipe since I can’t eat red meat.

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 10, 2014

Do you freezer cook? Cooking Free Stuff Freebies' Check out these 12 ideas, using just one prep! You can see the shopping list and recipes here.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

Still, I missed the convenience of eating out and not having to cook at home. One strategy I used to make dinner time more bearable was to begin making freezer meals. How to Get Started with Once a Month Cooking. I’m not going to lie, the day you actually do the cooking for a month is tiring. What Tools Do You Need?

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 2, 2013

School started for my kids last week and in an effort to alleviate the morning rush, I spent some time in the kitchen making breakfast burritos for our freezer. Cook the sausage, pepper, and onion, breaking up the sausage into tiny pieces while cooking. Add the eggs and scramble until cooked through. Set aside.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 5, 2017

I store the taco meat in the freezer and then I always have a tasty protein ready for a quick dinner. . Turkey & Black Bean Taco Meat ~ a freezer meal recipe. Turkey & Black Bean Taco Meat ~ a freezer meal recipe Print Author: Kristia Ludwick Ingredients olive oil 3 lbs. Brown the meat until cooked through.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2014

Cooking dried beans sounds like a lot of work, but I’m going to show you that it is quite easy. The benefits of cooking your beans instead of buying them canned far out number any extra work. Cooked beans taste better than canned beans. Cooked beans have significantly less sodium than canned beans. Carefully drain.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 30, 2024

I also cooked a small pot of black lentils. (I’m Also, before I went to Hawaii, I had thrown my container of blackberries into the freezer. I made some croutons I barely looked in my kitchen freezer last semester, so I didn’t really know what was hiding in there. Ok, fine, it’s probably been since 2016/2017.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 15, 2020

Stashing some meals in your freezer can be one good way to prepare. Whether you’re afraid you might be unable to prepare food for your family or you’re concerned you won’t be able to run to the grocery store for ingredients, these seven freezer meals might come in handy. Tofu Pineapple Stirfry via Darn Good Veggies.

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Freezers Meals Burritos Recipes 94

Saving Everyday

MARCH 18, 2020

With a Few Simple Ingredients, these Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are Perfect for Quick and Easy Meals Throughout the Week! My Make-Ahead Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches are the perfect solution! What you need for make-ahead freezer breakfast sandwiches: Large eggs. Nonstick cooking spray. Half-and-half or milk.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 13, 2016

Or, I cook the entire larger package of meat and divide equally and freeze in 1 – 2 cup portions. I use the pre-cooked meat in soups, chili, sloppy joes, tacos, burrito bowls, nachos, and more. If cooking sausage, remove the casings before putting in the pan. Cook over medium-low heat and break up the meat while cooking.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

What We Ate Saturday My friend Mia and I cooked together; she made some fried plantains, and I made chorizo and potato tostadas, topped with cilantro, queso fresco, and Mexican crema. Tuesday I got out some leftover Christmas ham from the freezer and Zoe and I ate that with some baked apples, plus some leftover rolls.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 8, 2011

I mentioned in my menu plan last week that I was planning to do some freezer cooking as well as a meal swap with friends. For the freezer cooking, I just doubled the recipe for some of the dinners I was already making. This way we got dinner for that night plus an extra for the freezer. Then we all swapped.

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Freezers Meals Cooking Swap 92

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2017

Wondering how to cook a whole chicken in the Instant Pot? How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot. I’ve cooked whole chickens regularly since owning my Instant Pot and I use this method every time. I use the manual setting of high on my Instant Pot for cooking a whole chicken. It’s so easy!

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Taco Rice Casserole Freezer Meal via A Taste of Madness. Affordable ingredients like black beans, refried beans, and quinoa are stuffed into hollowed-out peppers and cooked. What affordable, kid-friendly freezer meals do you enjoy? The post Money-Saving, Kid-Friendly Freezer Meals appeared first on Couponing 101.

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Freezers Money Saving Meals Money 58

The Frugal Girl

AUGUST 25, 2023

Then I stirred in the cooked couscous along with some red pesto from Aldi, and topped it with the last of a bag of mozzarella from the freezer. Tuesday I sauteed some ham from the freezer, then sauteed some chopped kale, then added in leftover mac and cheese plus some milk and cream.

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Leftovers Dominos Dinner Freezers 212

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2012

Cooking bacon in the oven is a simple way to cook a whole package at once and you won't have grease splattered all over your kitchen. How to Cook Bacon in the Oven. However, I don't care to do that, so I must dispose of the grease; the only downfall of cooking bacon. Transfer the bacon to a freezer bag.

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Ovens Cooking Freezers Baking 157

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 22, 2011

To save myself some time I have been batch cooking the chicken breasts and freezing in 2 cups portions. Chicken in the main component in many of my dishes and eliminating the cooking part of chicken during meal prep should save me some time. It is important not to over-cook, because the chicken dries out. Thanks for reading.

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Cooking Meals Freezers Homemade 157

Couponing 101

JANUARY 14, 2013

Check out how to make freezer-friendly single serving brown rice cups over at Food Doodles ! These would be super easy to whip up during a freezer cooking session, too. Daily Frugal Tip: Freezer-Friendly Single Serving Brown Rice Cups is a post from Couponing 101. Do you have a Frugal Tip you’d like to share?

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Couponing 101

APRIL 12, 2012

When we were talking about freezer cooking last week, Angie sent in a great frugal freezer cooking recipe! Cook on medium heat until the tortilla is browned and cheese is melted. Daily Frugal Tip: A Freezer-Friendly Recipe! This one is so simple, great for many different dishes, and it is SOOO delicious!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 22, 2012

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~. If you slightly over-dosed on turkey this year and the last thing you want to do is make dinner with the leftovers, simply chop up the cooked turkey and divide into 2-3 cup portions. Place in freezer bags or containers and freeze.

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Leftovers Freezers Recipes Thanksgiving 127

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 6, 2024

I let it cool thoroughly, then put it in a plastic bag and stick it in the freezer. If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. In a self-defrosting freezer, though, I’d try to eat it up more quickly than that.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 29, 2014

Holidays can be very hectic, here are 6 Make Ahead Freezer Meals that will have you back on track when you are too busy to cook! The holiday season is upon us! Thanks to Kelly from New Leaf Wellness. Have you signed up for our 101 deals of Christmas Newsletter ? You can get deals like this one sent to your inbox each day.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

I cook with it quite a bit and try to keep it in my freezer at all times. I cleaned and chopped up the vegetables and divided them into 6 freezer bags. Roasted chicken in one of my all time favorite meals. And if I'm roasting a chicken then you can be certain that I will also make a batch of homemade chicken stock.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Thursday I had a day full of exhausting happenings (none of which were school-related) and by the time dinner rolled around, I was not in good shape to cook. Friday I have some chili in the freezer, and I’m thinking I’ll get that out for dinner. I also made these roasted carrots and I cut up some fruit.

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Dinner Green And Frugal Meals Club 193

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 1, 2020

I also put quite a bit in the freezer for later use and made ham stock from the bone for homemade ham and bean soup. I also took advantage of ground turkey and turkey sausage sale, batch cooked the meat and froze in 2 cup portions. I cleaned and chopped up the parsley to store in the freezer for soups and casseroles.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

I made chicken broth from two rotisserie chicken carcasses I had two chicken’s worth of bones in my chest freezer, and on Sunday I took them out and made a little batch of chicken broth. Also: yogurt and broth require very little hands-on time; they just require a lengthy cooking/incubating time.

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For the Mommas

MAY 27, 2015

Strawberry Yogurt Freezer Cups. Place in freezer at least 1 hour. INGREDIENTS. 2 cup Yogurt (Plain or Vanilla). oz box Strawberry Gelatin mix. DIRECTIONS. Line a muffin pan with paper liners. Combine yougurt and gelatin mix nd stir until blended. Fill each liner 2/3 full. Check out more great recipes while you are here!

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

According to the Butterball Turkey Talk Line, you can keep a turkey stored in the freezer for up to two years , and it’s still safe to cook. USDA recommends using cooked turkey within 3 to 4 days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less). 5 Easy Thanksgiving Turkey Leftover Ideas.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

Personally, I plan a weekly menu that’s centered around what’s already in my pantry and freezer, what’s on sale and my family’s schedule. If you don’t think the food in the fridge will be eaten before it goes bad, place leftovers in a freezer container, label, and store in the freezer. Thaw as needed.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 20, 2015

Weis- Ziploc Slide lock 10ct Gallon Freezer Bags $.38 With the holiday cooking and everything, I know I will be stocking up on these! So Weis has select Ziploc freezer and storage bags on sale for $2.00 Buy (2) Ziploc Slide loc 10ct Gallon Freezer Bags $2.00 Here is another great deal to score at Weis. Use (1) $1.50/2

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Couponing 101

MARCH 6, 2014

You can get this KidKraft Deluxe Let’s Cook Kitchen for $129.99 (reg. KidKraft Deluxe Let’s Cook Kitchen for $134.99 202.99) is a post from Couponing 101 The post KidKraft Deluxe Let’s Cook Kitchen for $134.99 KidKraft Deluxe Let’s Cook Kitchen for $134.99 Check out this great Kids Woot daily deal for today!

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 31, 2020

Also, I cooked the ham bone in a big soup pot with water, celery, onions, carrots, and garlic for hours. We ate one batch that week and the other is in my freezer ready to go. Raw meat will take a little longer than already cooked sausage that is in the pic. Cook Once, Eat Many Times! Sheet Pan Dinners!

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For the Mommas

JULY 2, 2011

Strawberry Freezer Jam. Sarah at Give Me Neither shows you step by step instructions on how to make this Strawberry Freezer Jam. Sarah at Give Me Neither shows you step by step instructions on how to make this Strawberry Freezer Jam. If you had a chance to pick fresh strawberries, they make fantastic jam.

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Freezers Simple Recipes Homemade 72

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 14, 2018

I batch cooked 4 bone-in chicken breasts in the slow cooker and used some of the chicken and the stock that the chicken made during the cooking. Smashed Skillet Potatoes – my favorite way to cook potatoes and it uses my cast iron skillet ! My Slow Cooker Method to Batch Cooking. SEE MY METHOD BELOW.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

I am working to stock up my freezer with extra meals or meal components to make my week night dinner rush easier. Last Sunday, I spent some time in the kitchen cooking up a storm: I cooked a whole chicken in the Instant Pot. Ruby, “my helper”, doesn’t leave my side when I’m cooking a chicken.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 21, 2020

A frittata is a quick and hearty meal that is a great way to use up any leftovers or food that you already have in your refrigerator or freezer. . 1 cup cooked diced meat. Coat a 10-inch pie pan with non-stick cooking spray. Looking for an easy meal, but short on ingredients? Basic Frittata Recipe.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

I saved my frying oil for greasing my grill I like to brush my grill grates with oil before I cook, but I always prefer to use old oil for that purpose, and I keep a container in the freezer for that purpose. (That reminds me: Twinings is a type of tea bag you could use for making the tea bag Christmas wreaths A.

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