First Time Freezer Cooking - Part 2

So I realized  I never added photos or anything about my first experience freezer cooking. Here is what I learned

DO NOT try to do everything in ONE day especially when you have a 2 yr old running around and are 27 weeks pregnant lol

DO NOT plan more meals then you have freezer room for LOL - can't wait to get our new chest deep freeze so I can really stock up.

DO do a lot of prep work the day before - will save you a LOT of time


Ok so here are some photos from the day spent cooking

Since then we have also tried the Pizza Roll Ups, Bagel Pizzas and Chicken Spaghetti however I did not freeze any of those, they were just for lunches or dinners.

First Time Freezer Cooking

**UPDATED the recipes I actually got done in the one day (what would fit in our freezer) have been bolded & underlined***

So after seeing lots of fellow bloggers I love doing this and praising how easy it was I have decided to try freezer cooking to see if I can take some of the stress of daily cooking out of my day. And on the plus side if it works out the way I hope it will justify my wanting a deep freezer so I can make a full month of dinners at a time when I do my monthly grocery shopping.

So for my first time here are the recipes I am trying out TODAY (and possibly tomorrow lol)! Did my monthly Aldi shopping yesterday and bought everything I need for my day of cutting, prepping and cooking :-)

Breakfast Items
(Darin leaves around 6 am for work so some of these items I thought would be easy for him to throw in the microwave to heat up and take with him to eat in the car on the way to work)

• Strawberry/Banana Smoothie Packets - http://www.thetidynest.com/2010/09/freezer-smoothies.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheHagans+%28THE+HAGANS%29
• Fake It Pillsbury Place & Bake biscuits  http://fakeitfrugal.blogspot.com/2011/04/fake-pillsbury-freezer-biscuits.html
• Breakfast Burritos  http://moneysavingmom.com/2011/05/freezer-friendly-breakfast-burritos.html
• Fake It Breakfast Bagel Sandwiches  http://fakeitfrugal.blogspot.com/2011/05/10-minute-fake-mcdonalds-bacon-egg.html
• Cheesy Potato & Ham bake - http://onceamonthmom.com/cheesy-potatoes-and-ham/
• French Toast Sticks -  http://onceamonthmom.com/toddler-french-toast-sticks/
• Sausage stuffed Pancake muffins -on of my recipes :-) - link to come

Lunch Items

• Corn Dog Muffins -  http://onceamonthmom.com/corn-dog-muffins/
• Pepperoni Pizza Muffins -  http://simplybeingmommy.com/2011/06/06/pepperoni-pizza-muffins/
• Chicken Nuggets -  http://whatsonmymenu.blogspot.com/2009/02/baked-chicken-nuggets-freezer-meal.html
• Corn Dogs -  http://chaosinthekitchen.com/2009/02/homemade-corn-dogs/
• Mini Pizza Bagels -  http://chaosinthekitchen.com/2009/03/freezer-food-pizza-bagels/
• Lunch Burritos - http://goodenessgracious.com/2011/09/lunch-freezer-burritos.html

Dinner Items

• Pepperoni Rolls -  http://whataboutpie.blogspot.com/2010/10/pepperoni-rolls.html 
• BBQ Chicken -  http://amandathevirtuouswife.blogspot.com/2012/04/bbq-chicken-tutorial-freezer-meal.html
• Orange Chicken -  http://amandathevirtuouswife.blogspot.com/2012/02/orange-chicken-freezer-meal.html
• Chicken Spaghetti -  http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/chicken_spaghet/
• Apple Dump Chicken - http://whenthedinnerbellrings.blogspot.com/2011/06/super-easy-way-to-getting-meals-ready.html
• Lemon Chicken -  http://helpingthemedicinegodown.blogspot.com/2009/04/lemon-chicken-with-veggies.html
• Slow Cooker Pineapple Pepper Chicken -  http://onceamonthmom.com/slow-cooker-pineapple-pepper-chicken-stew-recipe/
• Hamburger Patties -  http://annies-eats.com/2008/10/02/the-perfect-hamburger/
• Chicken Enchiladas - my recipe :-)  http://lovinglifeonemessatatime.blogspot.com/2011/07/tasty-tuesday-easy-chicken-enchiladas.html
• Crock Pot Ready Pork Roast - no recipe needed - just cutting up veggies & adding seasoning to go with a store bought pork roast
• Southwest Roll-ups- http://moneysavingmom.com/2010/04/southwest-roll-ups-recipe.html
• Crock Pot ready Ranch Chicken with Veggies-  http://fabulesslyfrugal.com/2009/03/fabuless-freezer-cooking-garlic-ranch.html (adding veggies to my bag)

Staple Items

• hamburger bun dough -  http://annies-eats.com/2010/03/01/the-perfect-burger-bun/
• seasoned ground beef for taco's & pizza
• Pizza dough - http://annies-eats.com/2010/04/29/perfect-homemade-pizza-crust-tips-and-tricks/
• Roll dough
• Refried Beans - http://goodcheapeats.com/2009/04/homemade-pintos/
• Bags of assorted mixed veggies