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Post by Sharon on Sept 25, 2010 8:55:46 GMT -5
Top freezer foods Looking for some ideas for stocking your freezer? Here are some quick tips:
1.Make and freeze extra pancakes. Spread on some peanut butter and top with sliced banana for breakfast or a snack to go.
2.Homemade whole grain muffins. Enjoy as a snack on the way to the gym.
3.Cooked lean ground beef. Divide up a big batch to use later in chili, spaghetti sauce, bean burritos, cabbage rolls or samosas.
4.Berries and bananas. Use in smoothies, mix into yogurt or bake into muffins. Try other frozen fruits too.
5.Plain frozen vegetables. Choose ones with little or no added salt or freeze your own. Toss a handful into your omelets, canned soups and casseroles.
6.Versatile chicken. Think soups, sandwiches, pizza topping, stir fry, quesadillas and more. Cut a whole chicken into pieces. It will freeze and defrost faster, plus it’s often less expensive than buying individual pieces. You can also cut up and freeze cooked chicken to use later in salads and pasta dishes.
7.Make your own chicken broth. It’ll taste better than store bought versions and should contain less salt. Freeze in ice cubes trays then place in a freezer bag for convenient use later.
8.Whole grain pita bread, wraps and pizza crusts. Use for pita pizzas, quesadillas, burritos, breakfast and sandwich wraps.
9.Frozen fish and seafood. Try: cooked shrimp, sole, perch, halibut and haddock.
Tip: Wondering how great a mixed dish will taste after freezing? Try freezing only a small portion to test the taste and quality.
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Post by Irene on Oct 1, 2010 10:39:59 GMT -5
I must admit I get fed up cooking every day so I make TV dinners. When I cook a chicken, roast beef, pork or what ever I make more than is needed for one meal. I make the extra meat and vegetables into TV dinners. If I don't want to cook or it's too late to start I have ready made dinners and know exactly what's in them. I also make my own pot pies. A few minutes in the microwave and presto a home cooked meal. Attachments:
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Post by Louise on Oct 1, 2010 15:07:48 GMT -5
You're meals look great Irene. And love the tips Sharon. Thanks ladies. =)
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Post by Sharon on Oct 2, 2010 9:13:41 GMT -5
You are so welcome Louise and Irene I used to do that with leftovers all the time .... works really well.
Sharon
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