I love to freezer cook because I can't handle cooking dinner during the dinner hour without it. Things are just too crazy around here at that time of day. If you're just trying it out or trying to perfect your method, here are some tips.
1. If you're short on space, try doing all things that will go in a zip-loc or buy the shallow disposable pans. It makes a big difference in how many entrees you can get in a small space.
2. NEVER skimp on zip-loc bags! NEVER try a generic or store brand or non-freezer bag! You might be okay, but why risk a huge mess and lost money and time?
3. Use a straw to suck out extra air in the bag (poor chick's vaccum sealer) - just be careful that you don't make yourself sick.
4. Use a bag of frozen onions instead of chopping onions (it's time, money and tear effecient).
5. Cut the amount of chopped onions in a recipe by at least half if you're going to freeze it.
6. You don't freezer cook - try it you'll like it!
Have no idea where to start? You could try my method here.
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good tips. I'm a fan of freezer cooking too. I use menu mailer's recipes from savingdinner.com. Check it out if you haven't already.
Heidi
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I need to do this. I know it will help the evening, dinner cooking time.
I love freezing my ziplocs flat so they stack in either direction, it is funny when my freezer looks like a library!
I'm beginning to see how freezer cooking can work for me. Thanks for these tips!
Love the straw tip! I actually stumbled on the frozen onion tip a while back when the grocery store actually delivered a bag of frozen diced onions by mistake.
I don't love frozen food, but in today's economy I have to stock up on meat sales. Thanks for your tips, they are so timely!
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