Comments on: Guest Post: Maximize Your Freezer’s Potential and Minimize Freezer Burn

By: Preparing for Motherhood: Stocking the Freezer | Frugal & Simple Living

Preparing for Motherhood: Stocking the Freezer | Frugal & Simple Living — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:38:11 +0000

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Small Freezer - freezersite.info — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 11:50:10 +0000

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By: Kris

Kris — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:55:19 +0000

Added this great article to my Saturday Links post here: http://frugalmomskitchen.blogspot.com/2009/10/saturday-links-tips-and-tricks-from.html Thanks!

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 22:36:29 +0000

You are too smart–seriously! I love this idea. What has happened in my kitchen is I freeze my dish in the actual square or small rectangle pan, and then I no longer have those pans to use because they are in the freezer. I only have one of each and I need to be able to use them. Problem solved with your method.

By: Intentionally Katie

Intentionally Katie — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:01:22 +0000

OH this is just GENIUS. I’m (literally) in the middle of making 2 chicken pot pies to freeze for post-baby meals and reading this post came just in time. THANK YOU!!!

By: MaryEllen@TheDealScoop

MaryEllen@TheDealScoop — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:38:57 +0000

Thank you so much! I have been cooking extra every meal so I’d have leftovers to freeze, but they’re still sitting in my fridge because I was trying to figure out what pans I could do without! I’ll definitely be using your ideas from now on!

By: Heather

Heather — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:24:07 +0000

This is brilliant!!! I would never have thought of it – and often find myself “out” of casserole pans because they are all in the freezer. Thanks for sharing!

By: Denise

Denise — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:01:20 +0000

My husband just returned from Walmart with Freezer Paper–thanks for the tips!! Our first baking day!

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:44:01 +0000

This method of cooking ahead was a life saver when I just had my 4th baby by c-sec. I made a few 9×13 casseroles and lasagna. It was so easy. I just lined my dish with foil. Sprayed with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Made everything like normal and instead of popping in the oven – I stuck it in the freezer. I wrote out a quick note of what it was, when I made it, and simple directions to cook. Once it was frozen, I popped it out of the dish and was able to use my dish for everyday use. The frozen meals stack up nicely together. And then when I was ready to bake it, put it back in the 9×13 dish and baked. It was awesome!

By: esther

esther — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:54:32 +0000

I buy ham when on sale. I cook in the crock pot (if not already cooked). Then I cool,wrap in foil , then into the Ziploc freezer bag. I can get 4 meals with ham out of one ham. Such as bean soup, Omlets…I drop the section from the freezer, into the crockpot on warm and it will be thawed ready for use in no time.

By: Amy @ Finer Things

Amy @ Finer Things — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:24:03 +0000

Blaire ~ I assemble and freeze without cooking. Then thaw and bake.

By: Becky

Becky — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:04:21 +0000

Rhonda – Thank you for that genious idea (put the food in a bag & in the removable crock pot pot to freeze it in the correct shape). I have chizzeled at many a frozen meal to fit it into the crock pot before work. I can certainly spare the crock pot pot overnight while it ‘takes shape’. Duh! I imagine you could probably stack a couple ‘ziploc meals’ on top of each other in there too!

By: Blaire Ruch

Blaire Ruch — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:40:47 +0000

i’d also like to know if it’s better to fully cook a meal and then throw it in the freezer, or just assemble it and freeze it with the intention of cooking at a later date. thanks!

By: Lacey Johnson

Lacey Johnson — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:50:13 +0000

I do similar things with freezing but instead of using ziploc bags for storing, I seal my food in Foodsaver bags. I have found that this works really well to prevent freezer burn and keeps the food fresher longer. It also works really well for when it’s time to thaw the food, you can safely put it under running water without any fear of water ruining the food. I will say, it is very unsafe to thaw your food on the counter. Most cases of food poisonig happen at home, not resturants.

By: Ivy Richards

Ivy Richards — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:00:49 +0000

Love this idea. I have tried Freezer meals before, but missed having my pans handy when I needed them!

By: Natalie

Natalie — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:11:08 +0000

Great post – really excellent. This is something that I have been wondering about and will be able to put this information to good use. Thanks again!

By: Frugal Femina

Frugal Femina — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:09:16 +0000

Glad to see Amy posting on here!

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:58:45 +0000

Thank you for this. I was wondering if you invested in disposable pans or just had a lot more bakeware than me. Now I know!

By: Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:52:56 +0000

For those looking for good main dish freezer meals or other tips on freezing food for future use- Visit your local county extension office. There is most likely a home economist on staff to answer these types of questions or give suggestions. I know, this is my job.

By: Janice

Janice — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:11:10 +0000

Air trapped in your container is the reason most things end up with freezer burn. We have lots of success with big ziploc bags. Slide the zipper almost to the end, insert a straw, and such out all remaining air. It is really cool for the kids to watch (mine always laugh), and we have never had freezer burn again! Great ideas in your post!