Freezer Meal Methods

Everyone is talking and making freezer meals. There are some of you at home preparing them by yourself or with family members helping. Others are getting together and making it a social experience. Which ever one works for you, it's great that you are experimenting and making healthy choices for you and your family. The recipes I have read online so far have been to place your ingredients in a freezer bag and label for later. I have tried this method and it works well, but what about those nights when you just don't have 5 hours on high to get the meal table ready? I have been successfully making freezer meals for years using an alternate method. I crock pot or double bake two or more meals at once. I use plastic sandwich containers or quart freezer bags to distribute the "leftovers." I am single and this method works great for me. I can take out a container for lunch, and it is thawed out by noon if left on the counter. I take out containers for dinner the night before and put them in the fridge. By using this method,, I have less wasted leftovers, healthy meals, and a large variety of foods at my disposal. I once had to not cook for three weeks due to the freezer above the fridge being so full of ready-made meals! My daughter pops in once in a while to grab a lunch on her way to work. My "huge secret" is that I LOVE TO COOK! I have a really hard time cooking for one or two, I can usually make enough for four to six okay. I was cooking for seven of us before the kids moved out, got married, or went to college. (I had three boys before I had my two girls!) Most of the recipes in this blog can be frozen or freeze them to be cooked later! Whatever way you choose to utilize, be healthy and happy!