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Frozen meals #21410
07/22/2013 12:10 PM
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I'm in need of some simple recipes that can be frozen and reheated easily. My daughter went into preterm labor over the weekend, so is on compete bed rest until the baby comes. She isn't due until Sept. 5th. It is her husband and 2 little girls, 4 and 2.

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Re: Frozen meals [Re: Orange_Burst] #21411
07/22/2013 12:22 PM
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I make this meatloaf recipe, generally make two of them, cook one and freeze one (uncooked) and they come out very well. I freeze it in a 9 X 5 loaf pan, then remove from pan once it is frozen solid. Thaw for a day or so in fridge and then cook. You could make a couple of them and freeze both of them. Then when ready to cook, throw one in the oven to cook, along with baked potatoes and bagged salad, a very nice meal!


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Re: Frozen meals [Re: Carol_Hill] #21412
07/22/2013 01:32 PM
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Thanks Carol, I have a recipe for meatloaf that my daughter loves, didn't think of freezing it. That's one thing I will make her for sure. I should have mentioned that my daughter has gestantional diabetes too. So pasta dishes are not the greatest.


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07/22/2013 01:53 PM
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OK, like I said, I always freeze it PRIOR to cooking and they have turned out very well. Meatloaf is such a comfort food! I freeze a lot of soups also. I also make a huge pot of chicken noodle soup and freeze most of it. Not sure whether that would have too much pasta?


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Re: Frozen meals [Re: Orange_Burst] #21414
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Pioneer Woman on Food Network just did a show last weekend on freezer meals. Might be worth looking into that. All I know is she must have a very big freezer. Best of luck with your daughter and the bed rest. Maybe pasta for the kids and something else for Mom & Dad.

Re: Frozen meals [Re: Orange_Burst] #21415
07/22/2013 05:18 PM
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I was going to suggest some pasta dishes but since you mentioned pasta as not being a good choice. Stew, soup, chili, all freeze well Also chicken pot pie homemade is great also.

Re: Frozen meals [Re: Orange_Burst] #21416
07/22/2013 05:34 PM
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How about chopping a medley of fresh veggies such as peppers, mushrooms, broccoli, onions etc - mix them together and than freeze in a few ziploc bags. You can use these for stir-fries. When you are ready to cook than all you have to do is add chicken/beef and top with a teriyaki,curry, jerk or thai sauce.

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07/23/2013 10:38 AM
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Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. The good thing about my granddaughters, although they are just 2 and 4 they eat everthing! They especially like fruits and vegetables.


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Re: Frozen meals [Re: Orange_Burst] #21418
07/23/2013 11:08 AM
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In that case, you might want to try this:

Vegetarian Broccoli and Brown Rice Casserole

I have not frozen it, but don't know of any reason why that wouldn't work.

Her website has a bounty of healthy recipes that might spark more ideas <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />

Re: Frozen meals [Re: GaKaye] #21419
07/23/2013 10:05 PM
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Re: Frozen meals [Re: peconic] #21420
07/23/2013 10:20 PM
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Good suggestion!


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Re: Frozen meals [Re: peconic] #21421
07/24/2013 09:42 AM
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Thanks again everyone.

I will be making and freezing meatloaf, pulled BBQ pork, taco meat and quiche. That should get her started.


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Re: Frozen meals [Re: Orange_Burst] #21422
07/24/2013 10:26 AM
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I was going to suggest pulled pork and forgot to get back here to suggest that! I freeze it all the time, as I usually make a big batch and freeze in containers for lunch and it comes out really well.


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Re: Frozen meals [Re: Orange_Burst] #21423
07/28/2013 02:13 PM
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Home Depot has a Taste of Home magazine about freezing meals. I just saw it today near the registers.

Re: Frozen meals [Re: judyinnc] #21424
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Re: Frozen meals [Re: GaKaye] #21425
08/11/2013 01:26 AM
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after you posted this recipe some time ago, i made it and froze it successfully. i freeze just about everything! some simple freezer items i have made include: fish sticks, chicken fingers, marinated meats, marinara, meatballs, burritos, soups, banana bread, zucchini blueberry bread, corn muffins, ... i've even made a frittata mix (uncooked) that bakes up surprisingly nicely after thawing.

Re: Frozen meals [Re: caribbeanscout] #21426
08/11/2013 04:35 PM
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Thanks L...that's good to know!

Re: Frozen meals [Re: Carol_Hill] #21427
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