https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:43:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1695793 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:46:20 +0000 cookiemomster 1695793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@happygal I totally agree! Everything I've ever made from them is amazing. </p> <p>@coopsmama: thanks! I currently have bananas ripening to make at least one loaf before the baby comes. We are running out of time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1695766 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:37:29 +0000 coopsmama 1695766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lauraeabel: Here ya go! <a href="http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-muffins" rel="nofollow">http://heavenlyhomemakers.com/whole-wheat-pumpkin-chocolate-chip-muffins</a> </p> <p>That website has LOTS of great freezer meal ideas, by the way. </p> <p>I know what you mean about needing more breakfasts prepared/in the freezer. I will say having easy things like muffins on hand was awesome last time! I've currently got 2 loaves of banana bread in the oven right now...one for us to dive into this weekend and another to stash away for the freezer! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1695764 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:35:58 +0000 Happygal 1695764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: I'll have to give it a go then. I love cheesy pasta dishes. Maybe I'll just be sure to under cook the pasta.</p> <p>@lauraeabel: I've never made anything bad from that website! I don't remember how I found it, but I'm so glad I did. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1695755 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:32:44 +0000 cookiemomster 1695755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Okay all of you are making me feel so lazy! So far I've made about a million of the taquitos @happygal posted- it's been a favorite for YEARS and it freezes so so well. They also have a breakfast taquito version I've made a few batches of. I prepped a couple crock pot meals, pre shredded chicken and browned ground turkey so we can throw together tacos/casseroles easily. All in all it's maybe 3 weeks of meals so far? </p> <p>@coopsmama: what's your pumpkin chocolate chip muffin recipe? Need more breakfast ideas desperately! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1695649 Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:06:58 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1695649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: @Meridian: I don't know -- I haven't made that recipe yet. But I've frozen homemade mac n cheese before and it's been fine. I'll just have to experiment and see :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1694314 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:56:24 +0000 Meridian 1694314@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: I was going to ask the same thing about freezing pasta! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1694140 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 18:00:57 +0000 Happygal 1694140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: does ziti freeze well? Sometimes pasta gets mushy.</p> <p>I'm so excited b/c the new rental house we're moving into has a full, upright freezer. I'm going to stock that bad boy up! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1694114 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:42:22 +0000 Sparkler 1694114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't find I needed them because I felt fine and up to cooking post baby. I should have made them for 1st trimester though. That is when cooking is such a hassle for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1694059 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:52:11 +0000 coopsmama 1694059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: When I have time later tonight, I'll post the entire list of things I'm still trying to get to in case you need more ideas! The only reason a dozen pumpkin chocolate chip muffins made it into the freezer was because I made 2 dozen to start with. ;) I'm just trying to remain disciplined and stay out of the freezer until M arrives! It's a challenge for sure haha!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1694041 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:43:46 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1694041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: Oooh pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are my favorite! They wouldn't even make it into the freezer though :silly: And I like your idea of having shredded chicken on hand -- I'll have to do that!</p> <p>Just saw Pioneer Woman cook this and it looked yummy! <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/11/baked-ziti/" rel="nofollow">http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2012/11/baked-ziti/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1694034 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:41:23 +0000 gingerbebe 1694034@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The past week I cooked, portioned, and froze individual containers of:</p> <p>- Beef stew x 6<br /> - Chicken and zucchini pasta x 6<br /> - Red beans and rice x 6<br /> - Meatloaf and mashed potatoes with mixed veggies x 8<br /> - Chicken and dumplings x 6</p> <p>I also made:</p> <p>- A double batch of meat sauce in the crockpot. We ate half, and I froze the other half flat in a gallon sized freezer bag.<br /> - Breakfast sandwiches (English muffin with sausage patty and egg) x 6<br /> - Breakfast burritos (egg, potato, peppers, onions, sausage) x 6<br /> - 3 chicken strombolis, each big enough to feed 2 people. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693996 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:17:05 +0000 coopsmama 1693996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: Thanks! No worries. :) I went late with #1 so I'm sure I have plenty of time to get to it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693984 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:12:12 +0000 Boheme 1693984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@coopsmama: I saw your post just now and remembered I owe you a recipe! :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693976 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:10:08 +0000 coopsmama 1693976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oooh I love the recipes you've posted! Thanks for sharing. :) </p> <p>As for me, I've made so far:<br /> Chicken pot pie filling<br /> Black bean soup<br /> Sloppy joes<br /> 1 9x13 Spanish lentil rice casserole<br /> 1 8x8 Spanish lentil rice casserole </p> <p>10 corn muffins<br /> Homemade Hamburger buns</p> <p>1 dozen pumpkin chocolate chip muffins<br /> A big batch of healthy coconut almond granola<br /> 2 baked oatmeals - peach and pear<br /> One pie pan cinnamon rolls<br /> 1 sweet pecan French toast casserole</p> <p>Today I'm cooking 2 whole chickens and shredding the meat from one for the freezer. I'm making broth at the same time. I'm also throwing together mini calzones for easy lunches - I should have about 20 done by end of day. </p> <p>I have a lot more ideas but that's as far as I've gotten at this point. :) </p> <p>@grizz: I would still love to have your mom's spaghetti sauce recipe when you get the chance! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693944 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:57:57 +0000 Happygal 1693944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: thank you for sharing! Those all look so good. Anyone else care to share?</p> <p>I always double this recipe and have found it freezes well: <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/04/baked-creamy-chicken-taquitos/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ourbestbites.com/2009/04/baked-creamy-chicken-taquitos/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693809 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:05:48 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1693809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Happygal: Here are my two favorite muffin recipes to freeze:</p> <p><a href="http://food52.com/recipes/25520-blueberry-oatmeal-and-flaxseed-muffins" rel="nofollow">http://food52.com/recipes/25520-blueberry-oatmeal-and-flaxseed-muffins</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.kitchencollaboration.com/2010/04/rocket-muffin.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.kitchencollaboration.com/2010/04/rocket-muffin.html</a> (Macrina is a great cookbook, I totally recommend it; and hit up the bakery if you're ever in Seattle -- so good!)</p> <p>And I've made this for a bunch of friends who recently had babies (and for ourselves quite a few times too): <a href="http://batterlicker.com/2011/05/mexican-tortilla-lasagna-with-chorizo-kale-and-beans/" rel="nofollow">http://batterlicker.com/2011/05/mexican-tortilla-lasagna-with-chorizo-kale-and-beans/</a></p> <p>And some good soups:</p> <p><a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/02/dinner-tonight-nordstroms-tomato-basil-soup-recipe.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2011/02/dinner-tonight-nordstroms-tomato-basil-soup-recipe.html</a> (I use half the cream)</p> <p><a href="http://batterlicker.com/2011/01/creamy-butternut-squash-soup-with-a-kick/" rel="nofollow">http://batterlicker.com/2011/01/creamy-butternut-squash-soup-with-a-kick/</a> (I use half the cream cheese)</p> <p>Feel free to share other recipes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693795 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:00:00 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1693795@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: Oh yes I just made and froze some buttermilk waffles -- those are great to pull out and warm up for a quick breakfast (something different than cereal). I should make some pancakes too, thanks for the idea!</p> <p>@Foodnerd81: Good call about the oven during summer! We're in the same boat -- July baby. I think making some dishes we can throw in the crockpot might be a good option to have. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693769 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:50:15 +0000 Boheme 1693769@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made tons of food! It really paid off later. I made chicken enchiladas, beef enchiladas, spaghetti sauce, quiche, broccoli chicken casseroles, chicken spaghetti, lasagna, muffins, and blueberry pancakes. If you freeze homemade pancakes, they warm up in about 15 seconds and taste perfect! Every time I cooked a meal that would freeze well, I just doubled or tripled the batch and stuck one in the freezer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693665 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:17:48 +0000 Happygal 1693665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of delicious sounding food! Anyone able to share links to recipes? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693649 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:13:17 +0000 Foodnerd81 1693649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a summer baby so we didn't want to turn on the oven at first (though we did make it through all the lasagnas and Mac and cheese and shepherds pie!) I liked single calzones- eat one handed, an I could make just one while I was home alone. And the muffins are a great idea, I wished I made more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693536 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 13:25:09 +0000 LuLu Mom 1693536@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a lot of soups: chili, tomato, chicken noodle, cheesy broccoli, cheeseburger. </p> <p>Lasagna, ziti, tator tot casserole, tuna casserole, crockpot meals (meat + veggies) ready to go, taco and spaghetti meat/sauce/ </p> <p>I bought a bunch of those tin casserole dishes that stack nicely (in our deep freeze) and put the soups in plastic bags and laid flat. It was nice I had over a month of meals stored up and ready to go. And the crockpot was my best friend on maternity leave. Didn't have to cook, just throw it all in the morning and called it good! make a side and dinner id done! </p> <p>I had muffins on hand for breakfast, and for lunch it was soup or sandwiches, quick and easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693353 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:33:13 +0000 MapleMoose 1693353@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@NorCalWayfarer: It was my version of nesting :silly: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693340 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:30:48 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1693340@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MapleMoose: Wow impressive! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693335 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:30:05 +0000 swurlygurl 1693335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just precooked a bunch of ground beef and chicken (shredded it) so I could make easy tacos/spaghetti/burritos.<br /> I added a bunch of veggies to the meats too, to bulk them up (corn, shredded carrots, beans, onions, peppers, etc).<br /> Packed them in ziplocks in appropriate serving-sizes and heated them up as needed with some sauce or salsa </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693289 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:20:13 +0000 catlady 1693289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a fall baby, so we froze things like stews, hearty soups, and curries. We also bought some pre-made frozen foods like ravioli and chicken pot pie, and we stocked the pantry with easy things like pasta and sauce.</p> <p>In the beginning though, people brought over alot of food, and we also had alot of takeout. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693284 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:18:48 +0000 MapleMoose 1693284@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Chili, beef stew, chicken soup, potato soup, beef stroganoff, meatloaf, tater tot casserole, zucchini bread, assorted muffins, pasta sauce, chicken broccoli alfredo, ribs, pulled pork, individually wrapped burgers, spinach stuffed chicken breasts, stuffed peppers, meatballs, sausage peppers onions. Basically anything I could throw in the crockpot or serve over rice/noodles/pasta. That's all I can think of off the top of my head.<br /> We bought a deep freezer when I was 7-8 months pregnant so I filled it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693272 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:15:30 +0000 septca 1693272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made about 6 batches of chicken-barely soup with carrots and zucchini. Super BFing-friendly and delicious.</p> <p>I also liked having things like baked ziti because they are so easy to heat and reheat and reheat and reheat... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/pre-baby-freezer-meals#post-1693259 Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:12:29 +0000 NorCalWayfarer 1693259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>What have you made to have in the freezer when baby is born?</p> <p>So far I have blueberry, flax seed, oatmeal muffins; Mexican rice and chicken casserole; mac n cheese; shepard's pie. I want to make some more muffins (we've already eaten like half of them, whoops) and tomato soup (we ate what I made last month -- perfect to heat up with a grilled cheese sandwich).</p> <p>If you're making (or made) freezer meals to have when new baby arrived, what are you planning on making (or what did you make)? </p>