https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:41:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-freezer-meals-crockpot-and-otherwise#post-2383398 Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:30:18 +0000 Mommy Finger 2383398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really liked this. I just undercooked the pasta and used rotini. I also doubled the recipe and split it into 4 containers </p> <p><a href="http://www.recipe-diaries.com/2011/11/14/baked-cream-cheese-spaghetti-casserole/" rel="nofollow">http://www.recipe-diaries.com/2011/11/14/baked-cream-cheese-spaghetti-casserole/</a></p> <p>And this is heavenly. <a href="http://www.strawberryplum.com/polenta-bake-with-italian-sausage-lacinato-kale/" rel="nofollow">http://www.strawberryplum.com/polenta-bake-with-italian-sausage-lacinato-kale/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-freezer-meals-crockpot-and-otherwise#post-2381279 Tue, 08 Dec 2015 08:10:59 +0000 StrawberryBee 2381279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>baked ziti: one to eat and one to freeze (I do so in a toss away foil container, so it can go straight in the oven). The recipe is basically half of everything you buy at the store (half a box of pasta, half a bag of mozzarella, half a container of ricotta, etc), so I just use up all the ingredients.</p> <p><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/312465/baked-ziti-with-crunchy-italian-salad-an" rel="nofollow">http://www.marthastewart.com/312465/baked-ziti-with-crunchy-italian-salad-an</a></p> <p>This one is also pretty good, just requires a lot more prep:</p> <p><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/313371/baked-penne-with-chicken-and-sun-dried-t" rel="nofollow">http://www.marthastewart.com/313371/baked-penne-with-chicken-and-sun-dried-t</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-freezer-meals-crockpot-and-otherwise#post-2380848 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:49:42 +0000 gingerbebe 2380848@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made big batches of chili and meat sauce in the crockpot then ladled them into gallon freezer bags and froze them flat. They stacked wonderfully in the freezer and thawed super fast. I also made shredded chuck roast and pork butt in the crock with just onion, bay leaves, salt and pepper, and Worchestershire sauce sprinkles on top to use for tacos, sandwiches, BBQ. Just add buns or tortillas. Frozen chicken wings or boneless skinless thighs cook in just 4 hours in the crock so it's something you can throw in at lunch and have ready for dinner. I usually just dump frozen chicken with a bottled sauce like teriyaki or BBQ or sprinkle some lemon pepper and let it go on high. Cooked rice freezes well for an easy side and I kept big bags of frozen veg too. I generally like to cook my meals and then freeze them in individual entree portions and then thaw a few containers of food to heat for dinner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-freezer-meals-crockpot-and-otherwise#post-2380819 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 17:31:33 +0000 Dagny 2380819@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This chicken pot pie recipe freezes well. <a href="https://newleafwellness.biz/2013/01/29/chicken-pot-pie-recipe/" rel="nofollow">https://newleafwellness.biz/2013/01/29/chicken-pot-pie-recipe/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-freezer-meals-crockpot-and-otherwise#post-2380706 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:08:09 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 2380706@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chicken, sweet potato, quinoa soup: <a href="http://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/slow-cooker-sweet-potato-chicken-and-quinoa-soup/" rel="nofollow">http://www.chelseasmessyapron.com/slow-cooker-sweet-potato-chicken-and-quinoa-soup/</a> I sub butternut squash because I can buy it already cut up and you can get it frozen too. </p> <p>Buffalo chicken: 3-4 chicken breasts, 1 packet ranch seasoning, 1 bottle Frank's Red Hot Sauce. Cook 4-6 hrs on low. Use for tacos, nachos, sandwiches. </p> <p>These aren't freezer meals, but only fresh ingredients you need is chicken breast, so if you had all the other ingredients in your pantry, it would be a quick dump in the crockpot and go kind of meal. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-freezer-meals-crockpot-and-otherwise#post-2380082 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 10:48:30 +0000 fancyfunction 2380082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Make ahead chicken cutlets<br /> Soups - I do an easy tomato bean soup<br /> Crock pot Italian chili - ground turkey, lots of veggies, white beans, tomato sauce and chili powder.<br /> Beef stew </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-freezer-meals-crockpot-and-otherwise#post-2379912 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 09:04:40 +0000 mrschickpea 2379912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>-Individual homemade soup portions- I usually do chicken noodle and broccoli cheese<br /> -Enchiladas<br /> -Roasts w/ veggies (throw in crockpot!)<br /> -A couple pork roasts for crockpot pulled pork which can be turned into SO many different meals!<br /> -Sliced up chicken and peppers for crockpot fajitas<br /> -meatballs<br /> -frozen fruit baggies with other smoothie ingredients to just toss in blender<br /> -breakfast tacos </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/favorite-freezer-meals-crockpot-and-otherwise#post-2379859 Mon, 07 Dec 2015 08:11:49 +0000 Foodnerd81 2379859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What have been your favorite freezer meals for your family? Links or recipes appreciated! </p> <p>Also what are your favorite (easy) crockpot freezer meals? Hoping to get some healthy easy options in the freezer for after baby is born but I don't want to spend a ton of time prepping. So far I've got a frozen lasagna (bought) and two small trays of frozen baked ziti. The nice thing about a winter baby is I will actually want hearty casseroles and the like that freeze well- I made lots of warm hearty things last time and didn't want any of them after a July baby! </p>