Stock Your Freezer with Homemade Meals! | My No-Fuss Meal Prep Routine

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @talinac6491
    @talinac6491 2 месяца назад +71

    Most helpful video in a while ❤. This is your wheel house.. Not selling more Amazon stuff we don't need.

  • @ReneeDennis-x8h
    @ReneeDennis-x8h 2 месяца назад +96

    This reminds me of your older But First Coffee Video’s, I have missed those 😊

    • @Trish-.
      @Trish-. 2 месяца назад +3

      Oh my gosh, yes! Me too!

  • @1elsue
    @1elsue 2 месяца назад +57

    I have the opposite problem. It’s just my husband and myself now- and we don’t eat a lot anymore I now make the recipe and divide and freeze half. It works great.

    • @mariekastler5391
      @mariekastler5391 2 месяца назад +4

      Right!?! And it's as easy or easier than processed foods which are More and More problematic, as we age.
      I swear, I can feel the difference the day after a Big Spinach salad. Popeye knew some stuff!

    • @tquirkyt7118
      @tquirkyt7118 2 месяца назад +1

      Us too!😊

    • @Pinkfong2
      @Pinkfong2 9 дней назад

      I pass along lots of tips to my daughters from watching these videos and I prep for two also.

  • @womanofacertainage5892
    @womanofacertainage5892 2 месяца назад +44

    Best wishes on the new sweet baby! And can we all just pause and give mad respect to the challenges of 4 kids in 4-5 years?!! Holy wow! I don't know how you're still standing upright, let alone still working (for money). BRAVA! *stands and applauds*

  • @candacethegreat
    @candacethegreat 2 месяца назад +67

    I'm pregnant right now. This is the video I needed today.

    • @Manipooh131
      @Manipooh131 2 месяца назад +2

      Congratulations! 🎉

    • @candacethegreat
      @candacethegreat 2 месяца назад +3

      @@Manipooh131 thanks! I just found out a week ago. Very excited.

    • @Manipooh131
      @Manipooh131 2 месяца назад

      @candacethegreat of course! I remember the excitement of learning you're expecting. Wishing you a happy, and fulfilling pregnancy!

    • @theholyabigrail
      @theholyabigrail Месяц назад +1

      Same here! Congrats!

    • @alliepopoff325
      @alliepopoff325 6 дней назад

      I second that remark.

  • @Dexy83
    @Dexy83 2 месяца назад +20

    I'm not a mom, but these tips seem applicable to my ADHD brain. I get excited about cooking once in a while, but because I'm single, didn't think of meal prep for multiple meals. It makes so much sense! Thanks K and congrats on baby 4! 💙

    • @mellymouse72
      @mellymouse72 Месяц назад

      Haha I have ADHD too and it sucks. I have to cook for my elderly mom and I. So hard to think of meals🤦🏻‍♀️

    • @msaijay1153
      @msaijay1153 Месяц назад +1

      Remember, you don't have to be a mom to take advice from a mom

    • @lauralaforge558
      @lauralaforge558 Месяц назад +2

      I feel like bulk cooking works so well for ADHD. I have stuffed my large 21 cu freezer with a month of hyperfocused cooking. It is grrrreeaattt. I enjoy cooking but the planning, cleaning, etc sucks. So doing as much as I can on single nights works the best for me.

  • @lisavoegtly1475
    @lisavoegtly1475 2 месяца назад +29

    I was caregiving for my mother for many years and she had a garage freezer and I would often prep three or four different types of meals throughout the month with the average of 6 to 8 servings per meal. I would stock that garage freezer for her and that way it was something she could just take out and microwave instead of us purchasing processed microwave dinners at the grocery store. This way I could tailor it to what I knew she absolutely loved, and I knew it was healthier than what we could purchase at the store.

    • @earlofsandwich7884
      @earlofsandwich7884 Месяц назад +1

      There is something reasuring abour knowing a loved one will eat well and easy.

  • @SusanFarmer-w9q
    @SusanFarmer-w9q 2 месяца назад +23

    When hamburger goes on sale I buy as much as I can afford and cook it up with onions and freeze in quart bags. It breaks apart easily if you don't need the whole bag for a meal. That and frozen cooked chicken or turkey saved my life when I had all my 5 kids still at home.

  • @debityger4458
    @debityger4458 2 месяца назад +4

    Do a lot of these already as a 75 year old but i loved the sectioning you did with the rice

  • @shaunaleessnackidies
    @shaunaleessnackidies Месяц назад +5

    I’m definitely going to try these ideas but in glass containers, not for the planet, but for my endocrine system and to prevent cancer from plastics. Great ideas! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @kristinanoall
    @kristinanoall 2 месяца назад +4

    Great reminders! One of my go-to preps is to cook up a bunch of ground beef or turkey, season some of it for tacos, leave some plain, and freeze flat in quart bags. You might want to look into canning! I finally tried pressure canning my homemade stocks, after freezing them for years. It’s really easy to do and then to use later (no thawing), and saves a ton of freezer space. Lots of other things you can can, too, once you get into it. Congratulations on your baby! ❤

  • @fuegodeamoryvida2772
    @fuegodeamoryvida2772 2 месяца назад +4

    Congratulations Cali!!! God bless you, your baby, all your children, your family!!! Amazing, new baby and publishing, you are a tough woman!!! Enjoy your baby.

  • @Jules-740
    @Jules-740 2 месяца назад +7

    Yes yes yes❤ More videos on bulk meal prep! 🎉 Thank you for sharing this!

  • @CindDJo
    @CindDJo 2 месяца назад +6

    I always cut at least 2 onions at a time. If I know I'm going to need one soon I'll put one in the frig but all the extra goes in a reusable freezer bag and into the freezer. Frozen onions are great for cooking.

  • @apersonfromaplace100
    @apersonfromaplace100 2 месяца назад +20

    Glass food storage containers can be frozen, thawed in fridge, and are oven safe. I avoid plastic food storage at all costs.

    • @shaunaleessnackidies
      @shaunaleessnackidies Месяц назад +1

      Same! I wish more people knew how bad plastic bags are for our health! 😢

    • @elhimmelstein1913
      @elhimmelstein1913 Месяц назад +1

      I’m just finding out about it now! Thanks 😊

    • @beedlejuice2324
      @beedlejuice2324 Месяц назад +3

      Same! I never want to shame people for using them, but also want them to know how bed they are. It’s a conundrum!

  • @ThankfulNanaDiane
    @ThankfulNanaDiane 2 месяца назад +11

    Great ideas! I would love an upright freezer rather than our chest freezer. I’m short, & I’ve come close to falling in a couple of times! 😂 Just FYI, you’re looking for the word “score” rather than “scour” when you put the impressions in your rice bags. Thanks! 😊

  • @dianeschuller
    @dianeschuller 14 дней назад

    yes! I do that too -- have single ingredients prepped. That way I can put together a variety of items with an ingredient or, combine some to make different meals. Very practical.

  • @empressofall1306
    @empressofall1306 2 месяца назад +3

    I love my souper cubes! And yes, label everything.

  • @craftablegoodies
    @craftablegoodies Месяц назад +1

    I love your videos. You always share really helpful and practical tips. I especially like that you get straight to the point and speak quickly.

  • @krisjain7825
    @krisjain7825 2 месяца назад +14

    So excited for you with your new family addition! When you recover, I would love to see a new intro video from you where we can see all your sweet family. I used to love your intro for But First, Coffee.

    • @lauralaforge558
      @lauralaforge558 Месяц назад

      The less people show their kids online, the more I respect them. Being too interested in online strangers kids is not good I think.

  • @Alicia-xq3gq
    @Alicia-xq3gq 2 месяца назад +1

    YES to the basement freezer! My husband and I got one when I was pregnant with our 3rd baby. Such a lifesaver!

  • @sarahleineweber7739
    @sarahleineweber7739 Месяц назад +2

    THIS!!! I’d love to see even more detail about this. Which veggies you shred up, how and what you freeze, etc! I’ve been slowly adding this to my system but I feel like I’d learn so much faster watching you! 😊

  • @yukonsmomma3562
    @yukonsmomma3562 2 месяца назад +11

    Thanks for the great tips. Congratulations on your newest little one.

  • @MusicalKerbear
    @MusicalKerbear 4 дня назад

    Brilliant! Thank you for the great tips. Super easy to integrate into my current habits and also be more efficient!

  • @1111amethyst
    @1111amethyst 2 месяца назад +4

    I just have to say Congratulations I...you absolutely are amazing.....inspiration to all young moms

  • @Kellymakeitpractical
    @Kellymakeitpractical 2 месяца назад +2

    My favorite recipe to meal prep: sliced chicken (seasoned) on white rice and peas. Love this video!

  • @SpicyBricy
    @SpicyBricy 2 месяца назад +5

    I love bulk meal prep! Your kitchen stays cleaned too.

  • @juliebruce1114
    @juliebruce1114 Месяц назад +1

    Thanks for some really helpful tips! Especially sectioning off soft foods in the ziplock bags. I too will “cook one now freeze later” because we are empty nesters and most recipes are for 4-6 people. I love that you say to do what works best for you - we all have different lifestyles. One thing I do is use lunchmeat containers to freeze things as well. My husband eats sandwiches for lunch and I keep the containers because they can also be washed in the dishwasher and reused multiple times!

  • @sarahr9323
    @sarahr9323 Месяц назад +2

    Congratulations on the new baby!!! I have started freezing prepped veggies- chopped onion, carrots, celery etc. It saves sooooo much time when cooking!

  • @abbienormall490
    @abbienormall490 Месяц назад +1

    Love the tip of batch cooking the rice and sectioning it off in the freezer bag to use individual portions when needed.

  • @lindalomax5448
    @lindalomax5448 2 месяца назад +6

    Have recently discovered dump meals and really like using them. One of the best things I do is freeze cooked brown rice (better for diabetics like me) in individual portions. I cook it in my instant pot, cool quickly and freeze. It’s a real, fuss free time saver. Congratulations you and your husband on your latest little baby.

    • @wavyjenny602
      @wavyjenny602 Месяц назад

      Reheated rice and pasta is not only better for diabetics because the carb content changes on pasta etc that has been cooked and cooled and reheated, but is also better for anybody trying to follow a healthier lifestyle and lower the glycemic load of what they are eating 👍 I have always cooked a bit more and kept it in the fridge to use in a different meal but it never occurred to me to freeze until recently. What a great idea! 😂

  • @terrieaves1682
    @terrieaves1682 2 месяца назад +3

    Kallie, You have beautiful babies!
    I'm so impressed with how you make it all work! Great info! 🎉👏

  • @ReneeDennis-x8h
    @ReneeDennis-x8h Месяц назад

    These videos are great bc they are good for anyone & not just moms to young ones 😊

  • @tquirkyt7118
    @tquirkyt7118 2 месяца назад +1

    Agree! Love to prep basics that I can do all types of things❤ Love the crockpot dump freezer bags ideas…seen these quite a bit recently…genius way to make crockpot even easier! I Also love the idea of prepping through the week, so I don’t use up my whole Sunday!

  • @PatriciaKuronya-g3p
    @PatriciaKuronya-g3p 2 месяца назад +8

    Just like you freeze rice, I also like to freeze mashed potatoes. I use an ice cream scoop and freeze balls on a cookie sheet and then transfer to a bag when frozen.
    I freeze everything- cheese sticks, babybel cheese, lunch meat, hummus.

    • @amyhamaker7803
      @amyhamaker7803 2 месяца назад +3

      Oooh! The ice cream scoop idea is great!

  • @melissayoung8890
    @melissayoung8890 17 дней назад

    Thank you so much for this! I never thought to meal prep school lunches. That will make my mornings SO much easier.

  • @bperez9066
    @bperez9066 2 месяца назад +3

    Itty bitty baby omg adorable. Congratulations

  • @julietannOsfan1972
    @julietannOsfan1972 2 месяца назад +3

    Even tho I don’t have children, I still enjoyed these tips.
    One tip I have is to use the microwave more for cooking stuff. My Mum used to cook loads of stuff in hers.
    Also. there’s nothing wrong with fingers & chicken nuggets etc sometimes, in fact they are my favourite type of meals.

  • @janinem5196
    @janinem5196 2 месяца назад +1

    Such an inspiration! I had three kids under seven, who are all adults now. I sure wish I had this channel to watch back then! Now I take care of my first (and so far only) little 10-month-old granddaughter, and I will use these tips! Fantastic content.

  • @leslieschmitt7749
    @leslieschmitt7749 9 дней назад

    Lots of great tips! And if you can do this with 4 littles, I can do it for myself!! Thank you! 😊🩷

  • @vso8247
    @vso8247 Месяц назад

    I love this! I do this for chopped vegetables for the week, if im using onion, i chop what i need for the week and keep the rest in a container so i dont have to chop it repeatedly and that has really helped to save on time!

  • @marybaucom6268
    @marybaucom6268 2 месяца назад +1

    This is the best meal prep video I've ever seen!! ❤

  • @DJLibster131
    @DJLibster131 2 месяца назад +2

    Congrats on your new beautiful baby!💜

  • @ANNtique
    @ANNtique 20 дней назад

    I really like Zwilling vacuum bags and the mini vacuum sealer

  • @carlathomas2543
    @carlathomas2543 2 месяца назад +3

    Congratulations on the birth of your new baby!

  • @x-mess
    @x-mess 7 дней назад

    I freeze chopped onions, celery n carrot mix to throw in soups and stews… one big gallon bag lasts a while when all you need is about 1/2 cup. Just be careful when freezing onions if you have an icemaker… I freeze it in a bag + Tupperware then throw it into the mix..

  • @pikagirl8224
    @pikagirl8224 2 месяца назад +2

    I don't have any kids, but I love these videos! This one is especially helpful as I hate cooking, but need to do it more for my health. The dump and go crockpot bags are especially helpful!!!

  • @heatherjolly8389
    @heatherjolly8389 11 дней назад

    I love that you wanted a freezer for your 4th baby!!! ha ha that's great

  • @Peggie7Kids
    @Peggie7Kids 2 месяца назад +1

    This is the best way to save time in the kitchen. My kids are grown, and I still prepare multiple meals at a time.

  • @jeanemoore9102
    @jeanemoore9102 2 месяца назад +2

    I like the vacuum storage bags. Makes the smallest bags, and I think they last longer.

  • @clairetitus6904
    @clairetitus6904 2 месяца назад +1

    I freeze finished meatloaf, meatballs, plain cooked chicken, pork or other meats. Then make meal later. Thanks for all the tips. ❤

  • @igoddessi5
    @igoddessi5 11 дней назад

    You are my hero😊

  • @jenzbiz
    @jenzbiz 9 дней назад

    Wow awesome ideas 😊✨ thanks for sharing your ideas ❤🎉

  • @littlebug1026
    @littlebug1026 17 дней назад

    so sweet! thanks!

  • @devinfarrelly3768
    @devinfarrelly3768 2 месяца назад

    Making lunches ahead is genius. I get tired of doing it each day. Thanks Kallie - genius !!

  • @barbr-g3e
    @barbr-g3e 2 месяца назад

    Congratulations on another beautiful baby!🎉 I love my souped cubes- so worth the investment- really helps utilize freezer space.😊

  • @janetstraw191
    @janetstraw191 2 месяца назад +1

    SO clever!!!❤

  • @valeried2941
    @valeried2941 2 месяца назад +2

    I love this and I am not a mom and am in my sixties! Thanks so much for the tips!

  • @lynette7232
    @lynette7232 2 месяца назад +3

    Congratulations on the new baby….he’s gorgeous love from london

  • @miriamg7949
    @miriamg7949 12 дней назад

    Love all the tips!

  • @kathiparshall8094
    @kathiparshall8094 Месяц назад

    Love this..This is such good advice for new moms and mom's of teens..

  • @ADayInTheLifeofLori
    @ADayInTheLifeofLori 13 дней назад

    Excellent video! Subscribed!

  • @kimw4324
    @kimw4324 2 месяца назад +4

    Recipes for your freezer meals please!

  • @elisepowell3465
    @elisepowell3465 2 месяца назад

    Watched this and got inspired... made myself a list of things to make and freeze before #4 gets here!

  • @donnajohnson5512
    @donnajohnson5512 2 месяца назад

    I love your channel and content! I’m a GenX empty nester, and I love your tips for efficiencies!

  • @mariamaarof4646
    @mariamaarof4646 Месяц назад

    thank you and congrats on the new baby!!!🎉🎉🎉

  • @pennyjenkins7519
    @pennyjenkins7519 2 месяца назад +1

    Hey darling congratulations on your new baby and thanks for the great tips about prepping foods for the freezer is very helpful tips thank you and take care❤

  • @juliequates9529
    @juliequates9529 2 месяца назад

    Congrats on your sweet little one!!

  • @sheilahubbard4032
    @sheilahubbard4032 2 месяца назад +3

    Have you considered using a vacuum sealer for your frozen foods? Rather than expensive zippers? ❤

  • @smontone
    @smontone 2 месяца назад +5

    I’ve been cooking for so long I’ve reached a point of burnout. I used to meal plan and I had a super system but I hit a wall and I haven’t been able to cook consistently. These suggestions are all really good. I just don’t know how to get my mojo back.

    • @Della-i6j
      @Della-i6j Месяц назад

      I am having the same problem and I love to cook

  • @jogiese3483
    @jogiese3483 Месяц назад

    This was so helpful, thanks for sharing!

  • @callalacey
    @callalacey Месяц назад

    Congrats on your new baby!

  • @veronicapaz748
    @veronicapaz748 2 месяца назад

    I’ve been waiting for this video for so long 😅

  • @pamelagreen1291
    @pamelagreen1291 2 месяца назад

    Congratulations on your new baby ❤

  • @masik7591
    @masik7591 Месяц назад

    This is awesome! Thank you for sharing!

  • @christinebromley9370
    @christinebromley9370 Месяц назад

    Love your vlog. The curry looks delicious, I will definitely be giving it a try 😋 x

  • @deloreshall5459
    @deloreshall5459 2 месяца назад

    Great video Kallie. Good tips. Much appreciated😊❤

  • @lauraweiss7875
    @lauraweiss7875 Месяц назад

    Oh, that baby!!!

  • @TheWellnessCuess
    @TheWellnessCuess Месяц назад

    This was very helpful ! Thanks for the video ⭐

  • @AB-kj6kc
    @AB-kj6kc Месяц назад +1

    This was a very practical video with great details. Could you do a part 2 where you show yourself using everything? That's where I get tripped up - what to thaw versus microwave vs cook frozen, how to get the stuff out of the bags and containers, how to combine everything so it doesn't stay in the freezer forever. Also, the kids' snacks don't get soggy in the fridge? That's what I always worried about. And how do the apples not turn brown? So many questions, but great video!

    • @erin.loves.living
      @erin.loves.living Месяц назад

      For apples, you can dip them into water with a little lemon juice once you’ve sliced them. The water helps the moisture content remain high and the acid from the lemon with prolong their colour, but eventually they will turn brown so best not to keep for more than 2-3 days

  • @tammybozza4703
    @tammybozza4703 2 месяца назад +1

    Watching this while cutting apple to last for the week.

  • @gypsybelle4757
    @gypsybelle4757 2 месяца назад +1

    Great tips! Thank you for sharing.

  • @devinfarrelly3768
    @devinfarrelly3768 2 месяца назад

    Congratulations on beautiful baby ! I’ve been trying reusable silicone bags as we’re ditching plastic- my favorite is Oxo, followed by Stasher and then Ziplock. They’re an investment definitely, but I think essential.

  • @lauramoore6369
    @lauramoore6369 Месяц назад

    I have found I’ve always gone back to the Stasher brand of reusable bags. I wasn’t sure it would be easy to use them for bulk cooking (I just bought a freezer) so I was going to buy the ziplock freezer bags. Ps the stasher bowls are easier to store stuff in bulk but do not lie flat.

  • @gailwentz8296
    @gailwentz8296 2 месяца назад +1

    When I make soup and cowboy baked beans I make a lot and freeze the extra in quart freezer containers. I make our dogs food and do that for him as well!

  • @carolinepierson6776
    @carolinepierson6776 2 месяца назад

    This is wonderfully inspirational. Thank you ❤

  • @janamoran189
    @janamoran189 Месяц назад

    ❤🎉😊 LOVE 💘 YOUR CHANNEL!!

  • @hajarlaabidi9646
    @hajarlaabidi9646 Месяц назад

    I love your content and the great things you create, thank you so much you really helped me with a lot of ideas. I also have an advice if you don't mind, in my research about what's healthy and what's toxic for our bodies I've found that with plastics in temperatures under 0 or above 45 some toxic matters from tha plastics gets mixed with the food especially if this food contains water or something like this, and so if that food cant be washed we will have a lot of toxic matters in the food that won't be removed by heat and so I advise you to look for other stocking materials that will help you prevent diseases. I love you and I'm so grateful to you so I couldn't pass by without saying what I think is serving, thank you again ❤

  • @SpringFlowers537
    @SpringFlowers537 Месяц назад

    Please look into souper cubes. The brand name really makes a difference since 2 trays(4 cubes) fit into a gallon zip lock or reusable bag. You loose so much space in your freezer when using round containers, you save space by the contents in bags being square, seriously. It’s a life changer for vegetable broth! Also if you freeze in the cubes it’s easier to take out portions.

    • @jenniferzackschewski2189
      @jenniferzackschewski2189 Месяц назад

      That’s what she’s using in the video. She talks about them all the time. So much so that I have been tempted to order them and I hardly ever make soup.

  • @JacQui-nice2meetU
    @JacQui-nice2meetU Месяц назад

    Great ideas😊

  • @Tehomet
    @Tehomet 2 месяца назад

    Congratulations on the lovely new baby! :D

  • @oxigen85
    @oxigen85 2 месяца назад

    Tip, if you make broth, keep simmering it until the water evaporates more and then it takes less space in the freezer.

  • @kenbrandon6434
    @kenbrandon6434 26 дней назад +4

    I love your videos but this is missing a major “no fuss” tip: get a rice cooker. Especially, if you’re cooking a decent sized batch. Just rinse the rice a couple times to remove excess starch, but don’t overdo it, maybe 4-5 times. Once you start the cooker, the most basic cookers go from “cook” to “keep warm” automatically. You don’t have keep checking or watching the time. My mother, who was Japanese, preferred to let the rice sit a bit longer in “keep warm” mode, so if you get busy or distracted, you don’t have to worry about it burning on the stove. And most rice cookers can be used for other foods, like oatmeal or steaming vegetables. You can even use some to cook package ramen, since it brings the water up to a low boil before going into a simmer.

    • @TarryWithTabs
      @TarryWithTabs 15 дней назад

      I'd recommend an instant pot. We cook rice in it, but it also has other functions 😊

  • @susanwilliams9261
    @susanwilliams9261 2 месяца назад

    I meal prep 4-5 days of breakfast at a time. Scrambled eggs or tofu with vegs, pancakes, healthy muffins. Store in glass containers in fridge. Freeze muffins individually.

  • @agnieszkakweczko8730
    @agnieszkakweczko8730 2 месяца назад

    Congratulation on having a new baby😊

  • @eml818-l3b
    @eml818-l3b 2 месяца назад

    Great tips! Thanks

  • @nightowl8548
    @nightowl8548 Месяц назад

    Looks rrally good! Just a suggedtion to add the recipe in the description!

  • @559mile
    @559mile Месяц назад

    This is so helpful- I like slow cooker meals in the fall and winter but never thought of just freezing enough of the ingredients for multiple meals…

    • @susanmolnar9606
      @susanmolnar9606 Месяц назад

      Try using your slow cooker all year. It doesn’t heat up the house and there are great spring and summer recipes that use the fresh veggies during that season! Use google or whatever browser you use and you’d be surprised what pops up. Good luck for next year. ❤

  • @berrypatch5583
    @berrypatch5583 Месяц назад

    1. I cook and freeze hamburger eith onions for a month at a time. I also do two gallon bags with onions and peppers for chili.
    2. Make 3 of everything that is freezable. One for now, one to share, and one for later.

  • @celesteio
    @celesteio 2 месяца назад

    Loved loved loved it ❤ thank you 😀