How to freezer cook: FREEZER COOKING 101
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- How I freezer cook to save time and money.
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Kathryn - I'm speaking to you from the future! (hahahaha - December 2015) It sure would be nice to see a new video about you years with freezer meals. What have you learned? What have you stopped doing? What should one avoid or stock up on? Etc. We are coming up on a stage of life (newborns coming very soon) when freezer meals would be a God-Send. It would be great to have a video on what was learned-on-the-job from someone who has been there already. Thanks!!
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2019??? Anyone? Just me! Okay... I loved this video! Great video even though I am 7 years late!
So am I Haha! There's a total of seven people in my home. I need to start this asap. Then all they have to do is take out and put in pot. Awesome
Agreed 👍🏽
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I did 2 weeks worth of freezer meals one time when I knew I was going to have surgery. It was perfect. All my husband had to do was heat them up. :)
Put the onions in the food processor, especially if you have that many. You can even do them in a big batch and freeze so you don't have to chop them for everyday meals.
It took my husband YEARS to come around to veggies. I really like how the one recipe has shredded carrots in the ground beef. You can't even taste it and it fools you into getting a serving of veggies! ;)
Shredded chicken tip, after boiling it throw it into a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and mix away!! It will shred it in minutes!!
I use my Veggie Bullet which works on cooked meat as easily as the veg.
Shred with a couple of forks. Why make more of a mess?
I just linked the recipes and uploaded my meal plan spreadsheet for you guys in the description box, since so many of you were asking! :) Take care!
This was right on time for me! A few days ago I purchased a magazine called Tast of Home to learn more on freezer cooking. Thanks so much for posting. The visual of a video showing the steps is so valuable for someone totally new to this method. Also, I really appreciate the link and spreadsheet!
what a great idea! I've been looking for ways to eat out less because I'm pregnant and rarely feel like cooking. Thanks for all the work you do to improve lives.
This is great and I love how you and your husband work together preparing the food. Thanks for the great tips! ♥
I no longer have a large family to feed, but I think that this is awesome to give to someone who is ill, or has just had a baby. It's fresher than something already cooked, and can be eaten when the recipient feels like it
We use the "crock pot" brand programmable slow cooker. I think they are around $40-$50. In terms of money saved, I buy meat on sale (in bulk) so in that regard, it is much cheaper than buying it full-priced/in smaller quantities. I think the biggest thing that I save is time, though...esp. if you are already a bargain shopper.
I really appreciate the tip about writing the cooking instructions on the outside of the bag....just never thought about doing that. And thanks for recipes that actually sound like they're good. Some of these other channels...not so much.
Great time and labor saving ideas! Who wants to cook everyday, especially if you are working all day. It's so much easier to throw something in a pan or pot and cook it up for a meal if all the shopping, washing, chopping has already been done. Or better yet throw it all in a crockpot in the morning and it's done by dinner time! Love it!
Loved the video. We also prepare meals and freeze. We buy fresh potatoes from Costco, bring home and cook, and freeze. We make mashed potatoes, home fries, etc. it is very handy to get out and microwave when fixing meals. We also buy onions, celery and peppers when on sale, cut and dice up, fast freeze on cooky sheets, then put in zip lock freezer bags. So handy when making casseroles soups or stews. So many good ideas on your sites, as well as others. Thank you for sharing .❤️👍👵🏻🐶
Wow, go productive you, great video! I always batch cook when I'm baking because stuff freezes so well. I even individually bag muffins and sandwiches and freeze for the kids’ lunches at school. It saves SOOOO much time.
Great video and you have inspired me to give this a go. I work full time and thinking about what to cook and then cooking it at night is such a time waster. Thanks.
This is fantastic. I've seen photos on pintrest of food hauls for freezing down meals but this is the first time I've found a video for it. Definitely going to come in handy. I work form home and the family always thinks that means I do nothing during the day because what else would you do from home? So I'm always looking for ways to stretch my time to complete my paid office work AND do the chores and find shortcuts for dinner time. I like making food from scratch, or near enough knowing exactly what goes into my meals. Thank you so very much for making this, it's going to help me greatly as I can save time on the weekends to pre-pack all of my meals!! x
I love love love your videos, thank you so much for doing these. Not only very helpful, but you help motivate me.
Whenever I've bulk cooked I've cooked everything and then froze it cooked.... sometimes they don't reheat well.... love the idea of just prepping everything and then throwing it in the slow cooker! I'm definitely going to need to try that instead :)
I am obsessed with salads, too. It's been my go-to lunch all summer. Since we are coming into fall, I wanted to have some on reserve for lazy, cool days when I didn't feel like cooking. (We'll have those meals I showed on hand for about 3-6 months). I'll PM you some recipes that are good for summer-time though!
Investing in a food processor will save you hours in the kitchen when meal prepping. I can't believe I waited so long to buy one!
you are amazing. you make motherhood look easy breezy. you got me motivated now ❤
If it is your first time bulk cooking, it may take a bit longer. I spent about 2 hours (2.5 with clean-up) on the whole process. I bet your first time it might take you around 3? Good luck if you end up trying it! It IS worth it for the peace of mind.
We take it out of our freezer 24 hours before we are going to cook it. It must be thawed to go in the crock pot. Some of them have directions to add water and those are written on the ziplock bag. Happy cooking!
Ohhh i love these types of videos. I have been following you for a while and love your videos I never expected to find one like this.
Very organized and well thought out! I used to do this...when I 2as younger and had 4 kids!! Thanks for all your hard work to show us!!
thank you :) home-made meatballs are my favorite!
been looking around for slow cooker recipes and i have to say this is the best and most informative vid. i loved that you showed the cleanup aspect and your pup at the end was the cutest bonus! thank you for putting this out!
Great video. I do this from time to time and it really is wonderful when you come home from a long day. Another thing that I do is I will cook a very large meal say for instance lasagna. After we have eaten I will then divide up what's left over into large meals size packages or individual packages that then go in the freezer. It works out really well to have different sized meals in the freezer for nights when my husband is working late and I've already had dinner I can pull a smaller portio
Aw, thank you :) Glad you like it. Happy cooking!
Tip #1: Double bag the meal (1 bag w/directions & 1 bag w/out), you can reuse the bag with directions, so you don't duplicate your work. Tip #2: I use a magnetic clip on the side of the freezer and put the empty bag with directions on them and they will be ready to reuse. Tip #3: On my fridge next to my meal plan and grocery list, I have an inventory of my freezer meals...it make it easier to meal plan and write up the grocery list. HTH!
Those are great tips, thank you!
I just loved this video. I use my crockpot quite a bit, especially in the winter, but pre-prepping multiple meals would really free up my weeknights!! I am going to give it a try.
Yes. Tried posting in the Facebook page for the list - looks helpful and grocery list.
I love those crockpot liners. Makes clean up so easy...
I just found a chicken taco crockpot recipe and I love it..
4 half breasts chicken
1 cup salsa (whatever heat)
1 can of diced tomatoes ( i used rotel) you can drain if you want.. I didn't.
2 tbsp of taco seasoning (or 1 packet)
Slow cooker for 3-4 on high or 7-8 on low
Pull out the chicken about half an hour before its full time and shred the chicken put it back in the juices...
Serve with corn tortillas ..
Its Amazing!
Sadly the links no longer exist, would love a new video! Really enjoyed how practical and to the point this video is!
Great video. Thanks for the tips we gotta try this. I think your puppy was waiting on a treat . I recognize that look anywhere.
Good to get a few extra details from this one! I need to do this. Thanks. Just watched your newer video. You have come along way - I have been with your from the start! Love that they are only 5 mins.
This is so cool seeing you early on. Never knew you did freezer meals. But it makes sense.
This is an awesome idea for busy families (like us!) I travel alot and we are always on the go. Love the recipes!
I take them out about 24 hours before I'm going to use them. For really thick packets, I sometimes take them out 1.5 days in advance...and they sit in the fridge until I'm ready to dump it in!
Love your dog at the end. Thanks for the tips!
Wow, you've done an amazing job organizing freezer meals. I've always wanted to do it but didn't know how to start. TFS
You are soooo much faster than I am on month of cooking days!! So inspirational!! Thanks!!! :)
I love the slow cooker liners. What a time saver.
I think I am totally going to try freezer cooking now!! I love all of your videos you are by far my favorite youtube organizer!
loved the idea of chicken broth cubes in the ice container! thanks!
I do this, bt I can my meals, like Homemade chili, Homemade soup, Pinto bean's etc. and It saves me so much time!!
at 74 years old, unfortunately I could never stand in the. kitchen for that long. I have a bad back but you are doing a fab job. good for you.😃😃
Diane Monaco it is ok to sit and do this. I do :-)
Diane Monaco have you ever thought about a home health aid? we can do food prep as part of our duties, and most agencies will do occasional help as long as you give them notice so they can put it on their schedule. hope that helps :-)
Watching this throw back! Meal prepping for baby number 3!
This is super clever way of preparing food. Helps when you student and have no time to cook
I did this yesterday and it was so easy. Thanks for sharing.
im moving to a location far from the stores so i was researching about meal prep and i must say this video has good tips i will be using. thank you!
2019..FYI, @ 02:220, you can buy lager cans. And plan the size of recipes around that. To reduce waste.
I do collard greens with smoked turkey wings and lima beans, and pinto beans. soo easy to just thaw and heat up. Gonna have to try meals. love the idea!
Wow Kathryn just came across this great tips here and how fun to get a look back.
ok I found you for your car organization video. Just leased a new car want to keep it clean and stuff we need in it. Now I love you other videos. The Freezer cooking and saving on wholesale.
You are down to earth. Thanks
I love you show all from the start! ! nicely done.
she says "hi"! hehe ;) happy freezer cooking.
Yum, yum! Thank you for sharing.
Excellent RUclips ! Great Job you two ! Very nice to see young people/couple not going out to eat every day ! God Bless
;( the spreadsheet is gone. I do realize this is an older video but would love that!
yeah i just tried to download it also :(
Yep, me too and blog link has no results either.
mee too :(
me too... updates?
I would love more videos on bulk cooking, and your spreadsheet!
Damn woman, you are efficient! I am so gonna start doing this. I like cooking but I hate hate hate doing dishes all the time. This just seems so much smarter than anything else why not get it all done on a day off when you have time instead of every day when you may feel too tired.
the ground beef concoction that you made would be a great starter for my taco soup! I could just pull it out and my beans and corn tomatoes and broth that I make, set it and forget it. I'm going to steal that idea.
I'm just now finding this video. Bring back Bulk Cooking videos!! 😍
Thanks for stepping us through the process. You made it look effortless!
Love your video's and am trying the homemade Pledge idea.
Freezer tip. I always put my freezer meals in the fridge overnight to cold up *a word our home ec. teacher always used* before adding it to the freezer. Cold up will help the food freeze at a faster rate.
I'm very impressed. I love freezer bags and truly don't care about wasting them. I tried using the storage containers but threw them out too so why bother right?. I think it's more about what you want to do to make your life easier. What is my way may not be someone else's . There are flaws in everyone's daily life so what's a little flaw with a plastic bag !
Lol, It is now April 2017, just came across this video! I love it.... some great ideas. I love freezer meals. Love your pup too... they are lots of work.... but so much love as well!!!
So glad I watched this, I learnt so much. We're moving next month so I've been looking for freezer friendly recipes.
I'm just starting out on RUclips posting food & family vlogs, I'd love it if anyone interested could give me some tips & feedback - it's all very appreciated!
Amazing, how you started! Love love love!
Help!! The links you provided are no longer working, and I really need them!
Likewise. Of course, if you Google "freezer cooking" there's an infinity of websites with recipes. We don't necessarily need her list, although I would love to see it.
It's just myself but this has inspired me to check out some crock pot meals and freeze them for later!
Thanks so much for this video, even though I don't have a deep freezer my regular freezer will do just fine for the ziploc bags. These recipes are great.
How did I not come across your videos until now!!!! So far I love the ones I've seen!!! Definitely watching them! Thanks for this. I am trying to freeze meals as well, and this method is such a great idea!!!!
I loved this idea and can't wait to try these.
Yes, we usually thaw it 24-48 hours before we cook it :)
( the last 10 mins of crock pot, or 5 mins of stove top) i spinkle mexican shredded cheese across the top and let it melt. If i make it stove top, i reuse the chicken pot after i boil and shred it to make some rice on the side. its like a decontructed burrito. I like salsa, sour cream and avocado on top.
this is brilliant -- we are hoping to try this soon for our family!
Great tips! Just spent a few hours working through freezer meals and these were definitely helpful! :)
i have a crock pot concoction you may like. i make it stove top as well. You need yellow,red and green peppers cut up, and onion. then a can of texas style fire roasted tomatoes. 1/2 a pack of chicken taco seasoning. onion powder, garlic powder. two cans of drained beans. I like pinto and black beans, and i use one of each. some frozen corn, and then shredded chicken( i boil it in a pot on the side if im making this stovetop.) after everything comes together ..
This is very helpful! I don't have a crock pot though, but they're not too expensive, so I'll just have to invest in one. Thank you for showing this!
+Patty Rivera If you are still looking for Crock Pots - during the Christmas shopping season, you can find them starting around $9.00. WELL worth the price and effort!!
Should make another Easy freezer meals video like this! In need of some new ideas and hacks for making clean up easier.
I'm watching in 2017... hoping you have a food processor by now..saves so much time on chopping!
Sometimes when I can't find the time in one day to stock the freezer I will double or triple our daily dinner meal as often as appropriate over the course of a couple of weeks. This puts some extra meals in the freezer too. While not quite as efficient as having a big cooking day it does make a difference and I'm dirtying the pots and pans anyway so I just cook a larger quantity.
Thanks, Jenn :)
never thought of putting -raw food--ready to cook---only frozen--food already cooked---thank you--
This is a great idea saves time to decide what is for dinner
I love these tips--especially the one about freezing the chicken stock. This is especially helpful for people on a low sodium diet. The so-called low sodium chicken stock still has way too much sodium in my opinion. Thanks Doitoneadime!
I wished I could like this a 1000 times! :) Thanks for this video!!!
Really well explained. One of the better videos I have seen on make ahead meals. Good going!
thanks! she is indeed a rescue! she sends her kisses :)
I would have never thought to us Dr. Pepper! That's too awesome not to try :)
crock pot liners rock!!! love them.
No bpa in the liners I use
great video i really want to try it but some of the recipe but my family dosn,t like some food and we live where its very hot and we have lots of flys in the house so i cook and dehydrate in my bathroom where the fly s carn,t get on.
They are linked below :) Happy cooking!
Great video @DoItOnADime! Super helpful! Thanks!
love your dog! looks like a rescue! good for you!
This is so neat and organized
Wow, your videos have come along way! Great job.