Freezer and make-ahead meal ideas

witchaywoman81

What are some of your go-to make ahead/freezer meals. I am allergic to seafood, but other than that, anything goes. I have 3 more days at home with the kiddos for Christmas break, so I figured this is as good a time as any to actually plan ahead instead of always just talking about it.

kshama2001

I like to make a big batch of Cuban Rice and Beans and eat it throughout the week. Sometimes I will have a smaller portion with an egg for breakfast.

I also like to roast or spatchcock a chicken and do different things with the leftovers throughout the week, and save the bones to make stock.

Anything with a lot of liquid freezes well, so your favorite soups and stews. Here are some of mine:

1. Chicken cacciatore
2. Beef stew
3. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/98129/hot-and-sour-cabbage-soup/ (leave out the bean sprouts if you are going to freeze)
4. https://www.chowhound.com/recipes/slow-cooker-burmese-style-noodles-31184 (notes are helpful)

TeaBea

This website has lots of great recipes: https://www.skinnytaste.com/how-to-make-your-favorite-meals-freezer/

kshama2001 is right look for recipes with lots of liquid. White bean chicken chili and stuffed pepper soup are favorites.