Meals to Freeze can be a life saver. Why? Because they save time, too. Contrary to preconceived notions, there are plenty of delicious meals to freeze. They don't lose their flavor, their texture, or their appeal. They also make it easy to make a large amount of food and freeze it for those evenings when you're at a loss for what to do about dinner, or want to put off a trip to the grocery store one more day. In addition to saving time, they can also save money, so if you're interested in either or both of those things, check out these delicious meals to freeze quickly and easily!
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Breaded Pork Chops
at delish.com
Pork chops might not seem like one of the best meals to freeze, but this is actually a great idea. They're made to be prepared ahead of time and then stacked in the freezer, so you can just take out the number you need when you're ready to cook them. And with ingredients like Dijon mustard and sage, they're sure to be delicious!
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Kickin' Mini Meatloaves
at rachaelraymag.com
Leave it to Rachael Ray to come up with lots of yummy, easy to freeze recipes. I'm not a huge fan of her but I do love her food! I actually love meatloaf, so the idea of having mini loaves in the freezer is great. This meatloaf includes things like sweet potatoes, cilantro, and chipotle chiles for a little heat. Yum!
This delicious meal of Kickin' Mini Meatloaves is a great way to make a delicious meal that you can easily freeze for later. It includes ingredients like sweet potatoes, cilantro, and chipotle chiles for a bit of heat. This recipe comes from the well-known Rachael Ray, who is known for her easy and delicious meals. This meal is perfect for busy days when you don't have much time to cook. It's also great for meal prepping and freezing for later. With this recipe, you can make a delicious meal in no time.
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Winter Vegetable Chowder
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What could be better than some delicious veggie chowder on a cold fall or winter evening? Soups are some of the easiest meals to freeze and they warm up beautifully. This one calls for leeks, parsnips, potatoes, butternut squash, and either half and half or light cream so it'll be extra creamy.
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Turkey Tetrazzini
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Variations on Italian dishes are quite easy to freeze, and this one looks delicious. It's incredibly easy to prepare, it makes plenty of portions, and it's sure to be scrumptious when it comes out of the freezer. You can also tailor it to your tastes and use something other than turkey.
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Butternut Squash and Sage Lasagna
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Lasangas in particular are easy, delicious meals to freeze. Although I love lasagne and butternut squash, I never thought about putting them together this way! The trick is using no-boil noodles, so you'll end up with a decadent lasagna that doesn't dry out when you reheat it.
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Sausage and Lentil Stew
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Sausage based stews are so hearty and warming, this is a great choice for the upcoming cold weather. You use sweet Italian sausage, plenty of vegetables in addition to the brown lentils, and escarole. You'll end up with the kind of filling meal that really sticks to your ribs!
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Bean Burritos
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Some Mexican dishes are ideal to prepare and put in the freezer. Bean burritos, on the other hand, are perfect meals to freeze! It's easy to tailor this recipe to your preferences as well, and as long as you stay stocked up on sour cream and salsa, you'll be ready for a Mexican feast any time!
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Chicken with Chive Dumplings goodhousekeeping.com
Growing up down south, chicken and dumplings was a staple. This is an innovative, tasty take on that southern favorite, thanks to the addition of chives in the dumplings. Chicken is one of the best meats to freeze; the dumplings and the gravy do beautifully too. Don't miss out on this one!
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Chicken Pot Pies with Ham
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Speaking of chicken and preferred recipes, here's another innovative change! I've never had chicken pot pies with ham before, but not only are these easy meals to freeze, they also look delicious. Since you can use ready made dough and rotisserie chicken from your local grocery store or deli, you can prep this in no time.
There are so many meals to freeze, and you can also put your own spin on these. Over time you'll feel confident enough to make up your own easy to freeze recipes. By making meals to freeze and warm up later, you're making sure you and your family have nutritious, homemade meals that are easy to make and delicious to eat. What are your favorite meals to freeze and eat later?
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