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What dinners are best to freeze?

by Rhyley Bryan

What dinners are best to freeze?

15 Recipes That Freeze Well

  • Basic Tomato Sauce.
  • Lasagna.
  • Parsley Egg Noodles with Squash-and-Tomato Sugo.
  • Coconut-Creamed Swiss Chard.
  • Potato-Leek Soup.
  • Beef Stew.
  • Chili.
  • Chicken Pot Pie.

What meals can you bulk cook and freeze?

Easy recipes for batch cooking

  • Classic cottage pie. This is our take on a classic cottage pie.
  • Mini chicken, leek and mushroom pies.
  • Pork pibil.
  • Coconut dahl with naans.
  • Lamb shank rogan josh.
  • Chicken normandy.
  • Classic freezer fish pie.
  • Chicken, red pepper and olive cacciatore.

What family meals can you freeze?

Freezable family recipes

  • Sausage pasta bake. A star rating of 4 out of 5.
  • Chicken & chorizo ragu. A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.
  • Peanut butter chicken.
  • Curried fishcakes.
  • Thai fried prawn & pineapple rice.
  • Family meals: Easy beef stew with sweet potato topping.
  • Green burgers.
  • Salmon & asparagus quiche.

What are good casseroles to freeze?

28 Casseroles That Freeze Well and Make Meals a Breeze

  • Eggplant Parm Casserole.
  • Deep Dish Pizza Casserole.
  • Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Casserole.
  • Roasted Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese.
  • Slow-Cooker Chicken Enchilada Casserole.
  • Creamy Vegan Lentil and Roasted Vegetable Bake.
  • Slow-Cooker Breakfast Casserole.

How do you cook bulk in the freezer?

Follow the 10 tips below to avoid batch-cooking pitfalls and freeze with ease.

  1. Check your seasoning.
  2. Use the food processor.
  3. Undercook your veggies.
  4. Portion it up.
  5. Pack it small.
  6. Get rid of air.
  7. Use sturdy containers.
  8. Freeze in ovenproof dishes.

What homemade meals can you freeze?

Freezable recipes

  • Chicken tikka masala. A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.
  • Slow cooker meatballs. A star rating of 4 out of 5.
  • Moroccan sausage stew. A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.
  • For-the-freezer ratatouille.
  • Chicken & broccoli potato-topped pie.
  • From-the-freezer Yorkies.
  • Bake-from-the-freezer pizzas.
  • Classic lasagne.

What foods Cannot be frozen?

FOODS THAT DO NOT FREEZE WELL:

  • Cooked egg whites.
  • Cream based soups and sauces.
  • Cucumber.
  • Desserts with meringue.
  • Fried foods (become soggy)
  • Frostings/icing that include raw egg whites.
  • Fully cooked pasta (can be frozen in dishes if undercooked)
  • Fully cooked rice.

Can I make my own TV dinners?

I’m pretty sure everyone has had a TV dinner. The concept is fairly genius, even if it’s not the healthiest. These pre-portioned meals can be ready in about 5 minutes and typically cost about $3.50. You can make your own at home for less though!

Is it better to freeze casseroles cooked or uncooked?

The answer depends on what’s in it. If the casserole has raw protein (meat, poultry, seafood) in it, it should be completely cooked before freezing. Wrap up the casserole in the foil, then wrap it again in another layer or two of foil. Label the foil then store in the freezer until you’re ready to reheat.

What are some good recipes that freeze well?

When you’re feeling particularly motivated, make big batches of recipes that freeze well, and stow away leftovers for lazier nights. Soups, stews, lasagna, empanadas, and pie dough are some of our favorites to freeze—check out more ideas below.

Are there any meals you can make in the freezer?

Freezer meals are perfect for EVERY family, whether you’re looking for: You get the picture. Check out this list of 25+ easy freezer meals, to give you enough ideas to fill a whole month, but with only needing to cook on ONE day!

Are there any meals that can be reheated in the freezer?

Stocking your freezer doesn’t have to a weekend-long affair with lots of pre-planning, though. Instead you can just double up on staples, eat them once, and then stash the rest away as a gift to your future self. These are 10 of my favorite meals that freeze well and reheat like a dream. 1. Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli

What foods are good to freeze for leftovers?

There are some days that you get on a roll with cooking and have more food than you know what to do with. When you’re feeling particularly motivated, make big batches of recipes that freeze well, and stow away leftovers for lazier nights. Soups, stews, lasagna, empanadas, and pie dough are some of our favorites to freeze—check out more ideas below.