Freezer meals

[duskymonkey]

Taitai, instead of Poblanos, you can use normal bell peppers to stuff with plus your tot can eat it too. The only item I can think of that you might have a hard time finding is Oregano? I can't think of a sub herb available in SEA but can omit if you cant' find it. Everything else you can definitely get there. I also forgot but I made a couple of dishes last weekend too when I was MIA that week for a bit but will post that here sometime this week. Also I forgot to mention if reheating the Tex Mex chix, best to thaw it out in the refrigerator overnight or it tends to get dry in the microwave straight from freezer or cover it tightly with foil if you bung it into the oven to reheat. Also for freezing, don't cook out all the liquid and don't broil it. You can broil it for 2-3 mins after reheating in microwave or oven to brown it up some. I usually scoop out the portions to freeze before putting the rest under the broiler for dinner.

[Taitai]

Sept 6, 2017 22:20:16 GMT -6 duskymonkey said:

Taitai, instead of Poblanos, you can use normal bell peppers to stuff with plus your tot can eat it too. The only item I can think of that you might have a hard time finding is Oregano? I can't think of a sub herb available in SEA but can omit if you cant' find it. Everything else you can definitely get there. I also forgot but I made a couple of dishes last weekend too when I was MIA that week for a bit but will post that here sometime this week. Also I forgot to mention if reheating the Tex Mex chix, best to thaw it out in the refrigerator overnight or it tends to get dry in the microwave straight from freezer or cover it tightly with foil if you bung it into the oven to reheat. Also for freezing, don't cook out all the liquid and don't broil it. You can broil it for 2-3 mins after reheating in microwave or oven to brown it up some. I usually scoop out the portions to freeze before putting the rest under the broiler for dinner.

These are great tips! I will tell DH that we can use bell peppers instead - those are easy to get here. We also have Oregano from the USA, so we'll just use that! Thanks again - can't wait to make these. 😀

[cythe]

I finally made a list of freezer meals that I plan on making. DH and I have a... simple palate (lol) so nothing too fancy over here. Anyway, if people are still looking for some inspiration here's my list.

Breakfast:
Banana Bread
Pancakes/Waffles
Breakfast Biscuits

Lunch/Soups:
Cheesy Potato Soup
Chicken Taco Soup
Chicken Parmesan Wraps
Quesadillas

Dinners:
Lasagne Casserole
Slow Cooker Mongolian Beef
Chicken Enchiladas
Spaghetti
Baked Chicken Penne with Broc
Tuscan Pasta

[duskymonkey]

cythe, That all sounds like great comfort foods! What is Tuscan Pasta?

[duskymonkey]

Here's a few more recipes. blackmamba all below have no dairy except for the batsaria. All kid friendly too. DS will eat all these!

Boeuf Bourguignon
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Chicken Tagine
I also double the cumin   I like my spices!
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Rope Vieja
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Serve it with Moros y Cristianos - Cuban Black Beans and Rice
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Chicken Marbella
INGREDIENTS
1 whole chicken cut-up (about 3-4 lbs.)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar or white vinegar
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 cup pitted prunes
1/4 cup capers with juice (optional)
1 cup olives (optional)
3 bay leaves
4 to 6 cloves garlic, crushed or minced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup white wine (dry or cooking wine
salt and pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS
Place all ingredients in the crock pot and cook on low for 4- 5 hours, stirring occasionally (every 1-2 hours). Season to taste with salt and pepper.
If using Instant Pot - 45 mins - natural release.
Serve with a crusty sourdough bread or we like it with quinoa.

This was given to me loosely by my sister and is a dusky family favorite
Moroccan Chicken
INGREDIENTS
Ginger
Paprika
Black Pepper
Cumin
Turmeric
Cinnamon
All above 1/2 tsp
Salt
4 small red onions finely chopped
Cilantro or parsley chopped - a handful
3 lbs chicken boneless breasts or thighs - Cut into 2-3 inch pieces
4 C Chicken stock
1-14oz Can Chickpeas - drained
INSTRUCTIONS
Mix spices and chicken pieces, season with salt. Heat a tablespoon of EVOO and lightly brown chicken pieces. Set aside.
Add in another Tbsp of EVOO and saute onions until soft and lightly caramalized.
Add in Chicken stock, chicken pieces. Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce is reduced and thickened a little. Add salt to taste
Add in Chickpeas until heated through.
Remove from heat and mix in cilantro or parsley.
Yum over couscous.

I halved the salt to the Batsaria - I found 1 tbsp to be too salty for my taste. This is really such a simple and delicious dish. It makes a lot and will fill a large Lasagna pan. Halve the recipe for smaller portion size. It also portions well when cooled to be frozen. We love this dish and another household fav. Even DS loves it!
Batsaria
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[danvers]

Reviving thread because I made 4 freezer meals today! Took maybe 30 minutes - all are crockpot meals which works super well since it will be H's basketball season when baby arrives.

French Onion Chicken

Honey Soy Pork Tenderloin

Smothered Pork Chops

Sweet & Sour Meatballs

All the recipes came from www.eatingonadime.com/crock-pot-freezer-meals-in-under-an-hour/

I also bought a frozen pizza and a frozen baked ziti. I admit I've been a little lazy here and picked a frozen pizza in the last few grocery trips and a few frozen lasagna. Not a huge start and I may not be able to get much more done before baby arrives but it is something! I'm trying to stock up on easy things and ideas like French bread pizza, spaghetti, breakfast for dinner stuff, etc.

[cythe]

Sept 10, 2017 22:11:31 GMT -6 duskymonkey said:

cythe, That all sounds like great comfort foods! What is Tuscan Pasta?

Oh, hey I just saw this. I'm so sorry!

I used this recipe - www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/2016/03/20-minute-tuscan-pasta-freezer-meal/