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NOVEMBER 22, 2012

Place in freezer bags or containers and freeze. 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. When ready to use, just thaw in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.

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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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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. of ground turkey. 3.4.3177. . .

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Noone ate the leftover corn, so I cut it off the cob and put it in the freezer to add to our favorite, Chicken, Black Bean & Corn Tacos | Slow Cooker Recipe. This yielded 4 2-cup freezer containers, which is not a lot. For my recipe, read: Roasted Red Plum Tomato Sauce ~ Great Freezer Recipe. Homemade Roasted Tomato Sauce.

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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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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 cleaned and chopped up the parsley to store in the freezer for soups and casseroles. One Pan Dinners are so simple and I threw this together impulsively with food in my fridge and freezer.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Last week, we cleaned and organized our pantry and food cupboards and this week, we’re going to focus on our refrigerator and freezer. 5 Simple Steps to Clean and Organize Your Refrigerator and Freezer. 5 Simple Steps to Clean and Organize Your Refrigerator and Freezer. Discard outdated food.

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OCTOBER 9, 2020

I keep a bag in my freezer for the chicken bones. I also keep a bag of celery, carrots, and onion scraps in the freezer. This stock can be used immediately as stock or store in the refrigerator for up to a week, or store in a freezer container in the freezer. Make a bit of stock while the chicken is roasting. 3.4.3177.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

my private Facebook group, we are challenging ourselves to plan our meals around what we already have in the pantry and/or freezer. I still shopped this week, but I did use up some things that have been in the freezer for some time. Tuesday: Sausage, Broccoli, and Rice Skillet Dinner, using sausage from the freezer.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

I either put the extra batch in the freezer or my kids ate it for Dinner #1. But I am looking for new slow cooker, instant pot, and freezer recipes. I have 8 freezer recipes that we like, but I need to add more so we don’t get bored. Monday: Turkey Veggie Sloppy Joes – made a double batch to put in the freezer.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

3 – Cook/Eat from the pantry and freezer. Spend Frugal February planning your meals from food that you already have in your kitchen, refrigerator, and freezer. For a list of budget categories, read: How to Start a Budget. Groceries is the easiest budget category TO GET OUT of control and the easiest budget category TO control.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2019

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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JULY 7, 2022

Fast forward to early March 2020…pre-shutdown…my refrigerator was leaking and the freezer lights stopped working. The funny thing is that my fridge stopped leaking, and the freezer lights not working didn’t bother me. I turned the ground turkey into 12 Red Pepper & Feta turkey burgers for the freezer.

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OCTOBER 2, 2022

I had enough tomatoes to make a batch of my Roasted Red Plum Tomato Sauce for the freezer. I roasted them and put them in the freezer for future use. I planted a small garden this year: 2 tomato plants, 1 cucumber, 1 pepper plant that sadly didn’t make it, and 1 butternut squash. Way more than last year.

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AUGUST 28, 2015

Monday: We ate chicken and black bean enchiladas that I had in the freezer. I really need to do more freezer cooking now that school is back in session. I used leftover roasted chicken that I had in the freezer. I store them in the freezer and heat up in the microwave. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. My supply is very low.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2012

It is fairly easy process, but you can't just put the basil leaves in the freezer like I do when I freeze other herbs. The basil leaves will turn black in the freezer. Place int the freezer. Once frozen, move the basil cubes into a freezer bag. Instead I made a basil puree and froze in 1 tablespoon portions.

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AUGUST 6, 2015

This is an easy freezer recipe. I make a double batch and store them in freezer bags. I make a batch and then store them in a freezer bag. I always make two batches and store in freezer bags. Like the waffles, I make a double batch and store in freezer bags. 5 Hearty and Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas. Baked Oatmeal.

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MARCH 22, 2016

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. Utilize the Freezer. Speaking of freezer, this appliance can be your biggest tool to saving money at the grocery store and not just for saving leftovers.

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MARCH 10, 2014

Make a double batch and store the cooked waffles in freezer bags after they have cooled. When ready to use, remove from the freezer and pop in a toaster oven or heat for a short time in the microwave. Buttermilk Waffles.

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MAY 5, 2014

I challenged myself to a pantry/freezer challenge in the month of May and after inventorying what I had on hand, I found some turkey pepperoni in my freezer, and a half jar of marinara sauce and a packet of yeast in the refrigerator. But I still want to make our Friday dinner IN a fun, yet inexpensive family night.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2013

I make a batch and then store them in a freezer bag. You can serve warm right out of the oven or allow muffins to cool and store in the freezer in freezer bags. I don’t want any of us to leave for school or work without a hearty breakfast, so I need quick ideas. These breakfast muffins are also very versatile.

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APRIL 24, 2015

This week, due to meal planning burn out and maybe a bit of laziness, I did very little shopping and instead planned many of our meals from what I could find in the freezer. I am getting better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we don’t eat them before they go bad. I served with fruit and toast.

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APRIL 10, 2015

This Week’s Dinners: Saturday: Red Pepper & Feta Turkey Burgers , leftover chicken chili (that was in the freezer), homemade sugar-free applesauce. I baked the ham on Monday night and served it with Hasselback potatoes and summer corn (from the freezer). 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. pound last week. pound last week.

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MARCH 11, 2016

I had the meatloaf in the freezer from a few weeks ago. I found this recipe as I was flipping through a magazine and I had some sausage in the freezer. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. Monday: Meatloaf, smashed potatoes, summer corn, and cantaloupe. I love prep once, cook twice meals. Tuesday: Easy Sausage Skillet. It was tasty.

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MARCH 13, 2015

Sunday: Freezer leftovers. I’ve become more diligent about putting uneaten leftovers in the freezer. I used cooked chicken that I had in the freezer. I buy a big bag of turkey meatballs at BJ’s warehouse to keep in the freezer for a quick dinner. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. 10 Paper Products to Avoid.

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JANUARY 30, 2015

My plan was to put half of the seasoned taco meat in the freezer, but the kids liked the tacos so much that ate them throughout the week for their afternoon snacks. The chicken was in the freezer and part of my freezer cooking session that I did in the fall. It’s so nice to have meals ready to go in the freezer.

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JULY 5, 2011

I then threw the leaves in freezer bags and flattened the air out of the bags. I'll store in the freezer until I'm ready to use. Now I won't have to buy any herbs in the middle of the winter, I'll have fresh herbs right in my freezer. So I cut back the parsley, oregano, thyme and dill and cleaned them. How do you preserve herbs?

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

To make dinner hour easier, I’m trying to make a double or triple batch of at least one dinner each week to keep in the freezer. I served it one night for dinner and filled two Glad freezer containers with the rest. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. This week, I bought a 3 lb. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back.

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MAY 4, 2016

If you’ve been following along, you should have a neat and tidy pantry and your refrigerator and freezer should be spick-and-span. Today, we’re going to plan meals using those inventories of foods you found in your pantry, fridge, and freezer. Personally, cleaning out my freezer was the most enlightening.

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JANUARY 15, 2016

I had leftover rotisserie chicken in the freezer and I used my homemade chicken stock. Friday: I’m going to throw some sausages on the grill and serve with freezer fries, and a steamed vegetable. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. I also served apple and orange slices. It’s a tasty soup and very easy to prepare.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2015

Monday: Hectic night, so I pulled frozen meatballs and french fries out of the freezer and made Meatball Sandwiches, French Fries, and Steamed Veggies for dinner. On crazy nights it’s nice to have this stuff in the freezer. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. Tuesday: Cook Once, Eat Twice!! 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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JULY 12, 2011

My hot peppers are growing faster than I can use them, so I popped them in the freezer. I washed them, cut the tops off and because they are long peppers, I cut them in half and put them in a freezer bag. In the fall, I'll pull what I need from the freezer and chop them up to add them to soups and chilies. Thanks for reading.

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APRIL 3, 2015

Sunday: I am becoming better at putting leftovers in the freezer if we are not going to eat them in time before they go bad. It is so nice to have options in the freezer for nights that I just don’t feel like cooking. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. They made spaghetti, garden salad, and fruit salad. 10 Paper Products to Avoid.

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AUGUST 20, 2022

8 Freezer Meal Recipes. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries. 4 Simple Grocery Apps that Earn You Cash Back. 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips. How I Use Pinterest for Meal Planning. 10 Paper Products to Avoid. The post My #1 Tool that Saves Me Hundreds on Groceries appeared first on Family Balance Sheet.

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DECEMBER 11, 2015

We’ll eat some for sandwiches this week, but I’ll put the rest in the freezer along with the stock that I made from the bones. I’ll store in the freezer until I need it. 8 Freezer Meal Recipes. I roasted the turkey as soon as I got home from the store. Did you know you can freeze flour? of unbleached flour.

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MAY 5, 2016

Some nights, activities or work might run later than planned, or I forgot to take food out of the freezer to thaw, or I just need to simplify dinner hour and I really just want to throw the meal plan out the window. I always have eggs on hand and usually bagels or English muffins in the freezer. Soup, grilled cheese and fruit.

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JANUARY 16, 2015

Monday : Leftover Red & White Chicken Chili that was in the freezer. I made it about a month ago and we didn’t finish the leftovers, so I stored in the freezer. Two of the dinners this week were from my freezer cooking session in November. It is so nice to have dinner already prepped in the freezer.

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