I'm fairly new here and I've recently made up my mind to seriously trim our grocery budget and meal plan again. I get very tired some days and end up ordering delivery food a couple evenings a week; this week I said, "no more!" Last night I made 1 pot ground beef, spinach and orzo. Hubby, son and I LOVED it!!!! Tonight I'm fixing the chicken with spinach, ricotta and instead of tomato sauce I'll use Rao's tomato basil sauce. THANK YOU for these awesome recipes!!!!! May you have a blessed day. 🙏❤️🙏
Love crockpot freezer meals. I freeze mine in the crockpot liners and then put in crockpot. These meals come in so handy when we're working in the fields in the spring and fall.😊
Thank you so very much for recipes that do not include cream of soups. I'm trying keto recipes and low carb ones are the ones that have helped me lose 20 pounds without feeling like I'm missing out on what I like to eat. Your crockpot recipes fit beautifully into this way of eating and my health is better off for it. I didn't like the store brand of cream cheese I recently bought and don't want to throw it away so your salsa chicken recipe is a good way to use it up ❤ Also, I've had half a jar of salsa Verde sitting in my fridge, into the salsa chicken meal it goes! I actually have all the ingredients for that meal in my pantry right now. You are a doll. BTW, I look for freezer crockpot meals just for me (single here) as I love leftovers. Yayyy
These looked magnificent. I understand the purpose of this style as there are so many very busy people and families. When I was a single dad so many years, I made a commitment to make sure my kids had a hot meal every evening like I had growing up. God bless my mother's memory. I did use the crock pot a lot but I never thought of taking this step before. Great ideas. However, having said this, I would love to see the beef & broccoli as well as the meatball recipe cooked in person! 😋😋😋 Thank you for all you do and God bless your sweet heart.
I LOVE that you don't use chopped onion! I can't digest onion so I use onion powder too. My family and friends have adjusted to no chopped onion and love my food. I love watching your videos and have tried almost all of your recipes. I don't like cilantro either so I just leave that out.
Amber, as a homeschool family, I too take 1 day (grocery shopping day) to prepare frozen meals and cook meats ahead of time. It really has saved us from eating drive through expensive meals. Also it teaches my teens on how to save money and consume healthy food. Thank you for sharing your recipes!
Hi Amber- So glad I found your channel! You have reminded me to get going with freezer meals. We are two farm properties. My husband cooks dinner at the main farm week days for his brother. They need a full meal at lunch due to the heavy farm work. The crock pot really comes in handy! We raise grass fed beef, so there is that and boneless chicken is popular. I will go through your recipes for both our households. I want to get out more this year and freezer meals will give me that freedom. Thanks for all the work you put into your channel ~ Diane
I’m obsessed with your crockpot, meals, freezer ahead meals. Here’s what I do too high. Just use the stems when I do crockpot because they give lots of flavor and I garnish it with the leaves after it’s done but either or is just as good. 🙂
Thanks for the freezer meal prep tips. I’ve done it with marinated meats but never thought about adding other ingredients. It’s funny, I make a lot of the same ingredient swaps you do and same store brands too. Would be nice to see a video in why you make those decisions. I don’t think I’ve ever heard you talk about it.
for about three years I have been researching more and more about nutrition. So we've just been making a lot of swaps lately. Still eating some of our favorite recipes but swapping out some of the ingredients just to make them better for us .
Perfect timing, I plan on making some freezer meals in the next few weeks for my youngest bonus son and his family. My daughter-in-law is expecting our newest granddaughter and having a few health hiccups with her blood sugar so I want to create some for both of us.
I truly enjoy your recipes because they are made with “better“ ingredients. I know that many people are on a budget and have to use Walmart and dollar tree brand products but those items have an awful lot of sodium and processed ingredients. If anyone gets upset about my comment, that is absolutely not my intention. Also, it makes me sad that we live in such a world that I have to add a disclaimer to my comment.
Do you ever do freezer meals that can go in the instant pot? Or just crockpot. I alternate using my instant pot and crockpot just wondering thank you love your videos you have amazing meal inspiration.
I've bn a sub to ur channel for awhile now over a yr bt hvt watched alot of ur videos bt tonite I've watched few n I luv how u do all ur recipes. I bought sum of those stands off Amazon few yrs ago bt NVR really used them..I wanna do sum freezer meals...I luv how u do urs...so simple...n u explain things gud! 💖
I grew up in Florida so I know all about losing power. It's VERY rare that happens where we live now, but I rotate through them enough that I am not worried about having too much in the freezer. Also, I am more concerned about the amount of meat we purchase ahead of time. We would rely on generators.
Great answer! 😊 We jus bought 2 generators last yr...a small & a big one. My husband & son has alot of fish tanks...my husband has abt 10 55gal-125gal tanks...its his hobby I guess! 🤦
I am Surprised by how many people don't cook with onion. I don't think I make a recipe w/o adding onion. I didn't realize how many people don't like onion. I can't judge, I hate ketchup. I substitute with tomato sauce.
OMG..ME TOO! 😁 We are an onion luvin family! 💗✌ I use an onion in ALL my recipes that I cook except desserts of course...LOL I hated them growing up til I met my husb....also hated bell peppers/mshrms....now I luv them...esp mshrms...I use them in any recipe I can.(prefer: fresh bellas) I too hate ketchup....always have. Yup to each their own! Even all 3 of our kids luv onions n cook with them...their all adults now...bt growing up they ate them...esp our oldest son...he's a huge onion/garlic/mshrms lover like his mama!
I love how this recipe takes familiar ingredients and elevates them to a whole new level. It's pure culinary genius!
Thank you so much!
She had me at, you can feel free to measure or not! Love her!
Haha! That is definitely me.
I'm fairly new here and I've recently made up my mind to seriously trim our grocery budget and meal plan again. I get very tired some days and end up ordering delivery food a couple evenings a week; this week I said, "no more!" Last night I made 1 pot ground beef, spinach and orzo. Hubby, son and I LOVED it!!!! Tonight I'm fixing the chicken with spinach, ricotta and instead of tomato sauce I'll use Rao's tomato basil sauce. THANK YOU for these awesome recipes!!!!! May you have a blessed day. 🙏❤️🙏
YAY!!!! These are absolutely my favorite type of comments to read .This is exactly why I do this.. I am so glad this was helpful.
Love crockpot freezer meals. I freeze mine in the crockpot liners and then put in crockpot. These meals come in so handy when we're working in the fields in the spring and fall.😊
Oh that is brilliant!!! How have I never thought of that before?!?!
You're a genius 🎉
YES!!!
Thank you so very much for recipes that do not include cream of soups. I'm trying keto recipes and low carb ones are the ones that have helped me lose 20 pounds without feeling like I'm missing out on what I like to eat. Your crockpot recipes fit beautifully into this way of eating and my health is better off for it. I didn't like the store brand of cream cheese I recently bought and don't want to throw it away so your salsa chicken recipe is a good way to use it up ❤ Also, I've had half a jar of salsa Verde sitting in my fridge, into the salsa chicken meal it goes! I actually have all the ingredients for that meal in my pantry right now. You are a doll. BTW, I look for freezer crockpot meals just for me (single here) as I love leftovers. Yayyy
I am so glad this was helpful!
Would love to see the Greek Beef tips❣️Great video BTW.
It's actually coming soon!
Everything looks so delicious,thanks 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Thank you 😋
These looked magnificent. I understand the purpose of this style as there are so many very busy people and families. When I was a single dad so many years, I made a commitment to make sure my kids had a hot meal every evening like I had growing up. God bless my mother's memory. I did use the crock pot a lot but I never thought of taking this step before. Great ideas. However, having said this, I would love to see the beef & broccoli as well as the meatball recipe cooked in person! 😋😋😋
Thank you for all you do and God bless your sweet heart.
I need to make both of those so that you can see the end result. They are some of our favorite recipes!
I LOVE that you don't use chopped onion! I can't digest onion so I use onion powder too. My family and friends have adjusted to no chopped onion and love my food. I love watching your videos and have tried almost all of your recipes. I don't like cilantro either so I just leave that out.
Well you are in the right place! If I use onion it's a rare recipe
Not only do I like your cooking but your voice is beautiful!
Thank you so much 🙂
Amber, as a homeschool family, I too take 1 day (grocery shopping day) to prepare frozen meals and cook meats ahead of time. It really has saved us from eating drive through expensive meals. Also it teaches my teens on how to save money and consume healthy food.
Thank you for sharing your recipes!
We are a homeschool family too!
About to have knee surgery and this is perfect timing and all delicious too!
Prayers for a quick recovery!!
Thank you so much
Hi Amber- So glad I found your channel! You have reminded me to get going with freezer meals. We are two farm properties. My husband cooks dinner at the main farm week days for his brother. They need a full meal at lunch due to the heavy farm work. The crock pot really comes in handy! We raise grass fed beef, so there is that and boneless chicken is popular. I will go through your recipes for both our households. I want to get out more this year and freezer meals will give me that freedom. Thanks for all the work you put into your channel ~ Diane
Oh I can imagine that you definitely need a good hearty meal in that line of work!
Great recipes Amber, so simple, so doable. Thank you for sharing xx
You are so welcome!
I love your videos, your recipes are so easy to put together and can be switched up for picky eaters like I have!
Glad you like them! Wait until you see today's video!
Good tip with not shaking up so chicken goes in first. Can’t wait to try these.
Thank you!!
Yes we made sesame chicken and I love coconut amnios. MCT is a great sub for olive. Great fat for you. Healthy!! Amber's recipe are delicious. 🤗
Yes! We love MCT oil
Never thought I could add mushrooms for freezer meal. 😮 another good one 😊
They change color but honestly once they are cooked we didn't notice anything
I’m obsessed with your crockpot, meals, freezer ahead meals. Here’s what I do too high. Just use the stems when I do crockpot because they give lots of flavor and I garnish it with the leaves after it’s done but either or is just as good. 🙂
Crockpot and freezer meals really do make things so easy!
Love crock pot meals!! I have made the beef and broccoli before and it's really good!!
It really is!
Hi. Great meal inspiration. Thank you for sharing and keep them coming.
Thank you! Will do!
Thanks for the freezer meal prep tips. I’ve done it with marinated meats but never thought about adding other ingredients.
It’s funny, I make a lot of the same ingredient swaps you do and same store brands too. Would be nice to see a video in why you make those decisions. I don’t think I’ve ever heard you talk about it.
for about three years I have been researching more and more about nutrition. So we've just been making a lot of swaps lately. Still eating some of our favorite recipes but swapping out some of the ingredients just to make them better for us .
Thank you! I want to make the Salas chicken recipe. Have a great day! ❤
Thank you! You too!
I'm going to have to try these recipes that sounds so good and easy. Thanks, Amber
You are so welcome!
The salsa chicken has the ingredients that I make a soup out of that's really good.
Oh yum!
LOVE crock pot recipes....the salsa chicken link is missing? Thanks for sharing todays recipes, love them!
hmm.. let me see if I can find it! Sometimes they get deleted from the internet.
Perfect timing, I plan on making some freezer meals in the next few weeks for my youngest bonus son and his family. My daughter-in-law is expecting our newest granddaughter and having a few health hiccups with her blood sugar so I want to create some for both of us.
Awesome! Good idea
Excellent ideas! Definitely will be in my freezer.
Enjoy!
Miss your trip to Sam.
You know I'm always there.
👍😊
I have a family of three that eats like a family of six. I double the meat and it has worked well.
Great idea!
I truly enjoy your recipes because they are made with “better“ ingredients. I know that many people are on a budget and have to use Walmart and dollar tree brand products but those items have an awful lot of sodium and processed ingredients. If anyone gets upset about my comment, that is absolutely not my intention. Also, it makes me sad that we live in such a world that I have to add a disclaimer to my comment.
It's sadit costs more to eat healthy =(
June, I agree with you. Seeking healthier options is important to me too.
We definitely try and do better where we can. It does cost more but the overall benefits completely outweigh the cost.
Amber, thank you so much! These recipes look amazing. Can these also be done in the Instant pot? Delicious!
Absolutely!
Awesome video
Thanks!
Do you ever do freezer meals that can go in the instant pot? Or just crockpot. I alternate using my instant pot and crockpot just wondering thank you love your videos you have amazing meal inspiration.
Yes! Almost any of these can go in the IP as well!
cool
I've bn a sub to ur channel for awhile now over a yr bt hvt watched alot of ur videos bt tonite I've watched few n I luv how u do all ur recipes.
I bought sum of those stands off Amazon few yrs ago bt NVR really used them..I wanna do sum freezer meals...I luv how u do urs...so simple...n u explain things gud! 💖
Thank you so much 😊 So glad you are enjoying.
❤
Amber, great recipes. Can you tell me which video has the Brie recipe? I saved it but can’t find it. Thanks.
ruclips.net/video/3QnmC4AyVAU/видео.html
Maybe that one?
Wondering what you would do with all the freezer meals if you lost power for a few days?
A cooler of ice...
After one of the hurricanes, we lost power for 12 days. Cooler and ice only work for the first few days.
I grew up in Florida so I know all about losing power. It's VERY rare that happens where we live now, but I rotate through them enough that I am not worried about having too much in the freezer. Also, I am more concerned about the amount of meat we purchase ahead of time. We would rely on generators.
Great answer! 😊
We jus bought 2 generators last yr...a small & a big one.
My husband & son has alot of fish tanks...my husband has abt 10 55gal-125gal tanks...its his hobby I guess! 🤦
🥰😃😊😋
How long to cook beef and broccoli? On low?
6-7 hours probably.
I am Surprised by how many people don't cook with onion. I don't think I make a recipe w/o adding onion. I didn't realize how many people don't like onion. I can't judge, I hate ketchup. I substitute with tomato sauce.
I LOATHE ketchup. Can't even stand the smell.
OMG..ME TOO! 😁
We are an onion luvin family! 💗✌
I use an onion in ALL my recipes that I cook except desserts of course...LOL
I hated them growing up til I met my husb....also hated bell peppers/mshrms....now I luv them...esp mshrms...I use them in any recipe I can.(prefer: fresh bellas)
I too hate ketchup....always have.
Yup to each their own!
Even all 3 of our kids luv onions n cook with them...their all adults now...bt growing up they ate them...esp our oldest son...he's a huge onion/garlic/mshrms lover like his mama!
I just have to ask: why no fresh onions and instead onion powder?
Her family doesn’t like onions.
@@kathyclarke6327 So why onion powder thaen?
@@Joani161 Texture maybe?
@@kathyclarke6327 Maybe grating the onions would overcome that. I suppose onion powder is milder?
Yes, its a texture thing for my husband., He is really not picky at all but cannot stand the texture of onions
Why apologize for handling raw meat? 😂
You wouldn't believe how many people make comments about that!!
@@FeedingtheByrds I can imagine🙄...next time, remind them chefs never wear gloves😉 you do you