150 FREEZER MEALS! | EASY Meal Prep Recipes | Large Family Cooking

[@debramorgan7069]

You two are my heroes! I hope to find a freezer meal buddy when I move later this year. Right now it's just me...definitely not as fun as it could be 😁

[@FreezerMeals101]

Having a freezer meal buddy definitely makes it easier and more fun! I hope you’re able to find someone after you move.

[@kilala7676]

Put on one of these videos while you cook. It's like doing it with someone else. Keeps you motivated.

[@FreezerMeals101]

@@kilala7676 Thank you!!!

[@AWanderingEye]

Maybe you can look for someone in your circle now and then when you move reach out to folks in your new circles...? Facebook friends?

[@ayronsmama05]

Why not think of one person or more that maybe y'all can have a cooking party and then take home portions for each person and meal, to freeze for later. I would love to have someone to do this with but I honestly don't know anyone who can boil water properly or want to do this. Blessings!!

[@beautyfox6683]

I only have me to cook for, But I still cook your freezer meals, I only have to cook once every 3 mths, I get so many meals, I absolutely love this way of cooking, it probably takes around 6 hours solid cooking. I always have a hot meal ready and there fantastic yummy meals. Thanku

[@FreezerMeals101]

Donna, I love hearing that you're actually making the meals and they are helping you! I don't know if you've seen our video on freezer cooking for one, but if you haven't, it's here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5XHaqF4frCSpLM I'm also planning to do another video next week on single serving freezer meals so hopefully you'll find even more ideas. Thanks so much for your comment!

[@a476716048]

I need to to prep all these meals for myself. Then I can pull them out without too much effort.

[@donnagribbins1763]

When I bake bacon I use a wire baking rack like you would cool baked goods on and place that on my sheet pan. That way the grease drains under neath.

[@FreezerMeals101]

This is brilliant! Thank you for the tip!

[@lifehappens6447]

That's what I do. But cleaning them is horrible. Lol

[@jujube2407]

@@lifehappens6447 put em right in the dishwasher...and the grease goes in a jar in the fridge... easy peasy! If you have problems...you have the wrong metal racks! Think big holes ❤️

[@lifehappens6447]

@@jujube2407 I didn't have a dishwasher. I move into my new home in about a week, it has a dishwasher. Lol. I'm excited.

[@stephaniewithrow4685]

Put foil underneath

[@lindas78]

Ladies I’m so impressed ! Hard work prepping is so much fun when doing it with your bestie ! Thanks for sharing your recipes . Greetings from the Mile High City !

[@FreezerMeals101]

It is so much fun doing it with your bestie!

[@AWanderingEye]

I love how you weigh in on how you get through freezer meal prep day...i could have used that when I was doing my one time trial run for my dear ol' ma. She loves a good casserole!

[@70foolio]

New subscriber and I love the team work. I loved that you show the single service portion.

[@FreezerMeals101]

Glad you found us Yvette!

[@BettyBaker411]

I always find that when making any 'red' sauce frozen meals, I add a layer of plastic wrap over the item before adding the aluminum foil. Seems like there is a chemical reaction with the acid in the red (tomato) sauce and the foil. Just remove the plastic wrap before cooking. THEN, if I have fresh tomatoes in house that need to be used up, often times will add thin slices to the top before baking!

[@FreezerMeals101]

That is SUCH a great tip! Thank you! I've had other people ask about the aluminum foil-tomato reaction. Next time, I will add the plastic wrap in between.

[@nicolewelch6165]

Yep acidic and galvanized type of metals are not good

[@vi9763]

It's more important to use a layer of parchment paper between the red sauce and the foil before baking. Martha Stewart makes parchment lined foil specifically so that foil doesn't come in direct contact with food 👍

[@sophiacarledwards7776]

We made the meat pasta sauce for 18, and WOW, this is crazy versatile. Thank you so much!!

[@dharper9332]

I love the energy that you two have together!!!! Reminds me of doing this with my sisters when we were all close enough to do it!

[@FreezerMeals101]

It’s so much fun doing it with a freezer meal buddy! I hope you and your sisters are able to get together to do it sometime.

[@carriem7832]

If you take a pitcher and place your plastic bag in it with the edges folded over it makes it easier to pour ingredients in without having to worry the bag will tip over…I just bought inexpensive pitchers from the dollar store….. Walmart has large cans of tomato sauce and use to have paste also in large cans…. I buy large bags of frozen corn and veggies…saves on costs, taste fresh and less cans to open…. I prep meals for a professional couple and I run onions, peppers etc thru my food processor attachment. To mix hamburger for meatballs in my Kitchen Aid it’s easier on your hands.. If you have an Amish store near you the five lb. block is what I buy of cheeses and run them thru my Kitchen Aid attachment…..then I put the bags of shredded cheese in the freezer…..or I do it the day before prep and put in a cooler with ice packs.

[@FreezerMeals101]

These are great tips! Thank you so much for sharing them with us.

[@AWanderingEye]

Do you cover costs for doing this?

[@StephanieKamari]

You are awesome! I am disabled and love to cook but I like to prep meals on a not so bad pain day. I’m hopefully buying a stand alone freezer soon because my freezer is too small. Thanks for all your ideas! I can’t wait to make some. One question I have is do you put additional information on the bags such as cooking times or servings or anything else (maybe reminders of what sides you’ll need)? I also would put dates on the labels just so you can see what isn’t a fam favorite.

[@FreezerMeals101]

Stephanie, I'm sorry to hear about your pain. That must be so difficult. I love that you have such a positive attitude and have found ways to work around that. We add cooking times, anything that needs to be added on the day of cooking, the date, and any other notes that will help to our labels. We sometimes add serving suggestions like what side dishes go well with it.

[@shawn9431]

I made the corn chowder for supper last night! AMAZING!

[@FreezerMeals101]

So glad you liked it!

[@aliciacoppola5253]

Wow! So many great ideas. Now I want to prep some meals to freeze.

[@FreezerMeals101]

If you decide to give it a try, we'd love to hear how it goes!

[@jrcunnin76]

Yes, I mix the chicken wild rice casserole in a big bowl before baging it. Enjoy!

[@FreezerMeals101]

Thank you for sharing your recipe with us. It looks like it's going to be a keeper!

[@pengle]

CONGRATS ON 1000+ SUBSCRIBERS!!!

[@FreezerMeals101]

Thank you!!!

[@marzadky4934]

Some countries like mine have banned plastic completely and we no longer have them. So what can we use instead of ziplock bags?

[@FreezerMeals101]

You can use silicone freezer bags such as these ones: amzn.to/3kepdYu We have tried several brands. Some have different types of closures at the top.

[@fionafiona1146]

Freezing stuff flat is often faster/safer but using freezer safe containers and keeping inventory should work similarly.

[@ThorneyRose]

I love the idea of twisting the bacon. I also use a wire rack and I keep the fat in the fridge and use it for anything fried.

[@FreezerMeals101]

Good idea for using the fat.

[@dlbakos515]

Love all your ideas and we’re definitely going to try some! I’m curious how much you spent for all of the ingredients?

[@dizziechef9502]

I tend to do this in jars, canning the ground beef, chicken, veggies, etc. I lost my entire two freezers full after a hurricane and lost power for 3 weeks. So I had to make a new plan. Buy a canner and a dehydrator. Works good. Now we’re in hurricane season again so this time I’m prepared.

[@DRUGSTOREMAKEUPDIVA]

THAT'S A VERY GOOD IDEA!! I'M SORRY YOU LOST ALL YOUR FOOD. THAT MUST'VE BEEN DEVISTATING. 💔

[@FreezerMeals101]

I'm sorry to hear about the hurricane. That sounds awful. I hope you stay safe this hurricane season.

[@dizziechef9502]

@@FreezerMeals101 Thank you

[@stacyrn98]

I’m interested to know how much it cost for all the groceries and bags to make these! Loved this video and love your friendship!

[@beautyfox6683]

It cost me $120.00 for 90 meals, I made I got proberly around 10 containers filled to the brim, of each chicken dish. 2 chicken breasts was enough for one of these receipes, which ended up making 10 meals, for my freezer.

[@BrendaC-cf7td]

I was going to ask the same thing. How the cost was divided up and meals ect.

[@247KW]

@@beautyfox6683.

[@justpatty7328]

I recently saw a comment on another freezer meal video that suggested that you keep out shelf stable canned items and add those at the time of cooking. My best way of utilizing freezer prep is to have cooked meats ready to use. I adore these videos though! I may make up a few for my lazy days. Thank you!

[@FreezerMeals101]

Thanks Patty!

[@kittykooky]

I wish I had a family to make all these frozen meals for, I just have one Son who has his own home, but it has given me ideas to do one person freezer meal packs. 😸

[@FreezerMeals101]

If you're looking for more single serving freezer meals, I have a video on freezer meals for one (or two)... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5XHaqF4frCSpLM

[@KiMoKo9787]

You could always gift it with one of those baby Crock-Pots too ❤️

[@Meelany261095]

Oh dear my children don't give me the time to do these meals haha

[@dustinreynolds1552]

I mean you can still make it. Just eat left overs for lunch and dinner the next day or so. Then pull out the next one and do it again

[@netzy26]

You can do it for me. Nobody does this

[@lidafubara6694]

Hello do you put the meals in a freezer always or you can put them into a fridge too and they would stay well

[@FreezerMeals101]

Hi Lida. If you put the meals in the fridge, they would only last a few days. In the freezer, they last at least three months.

[@katshomekorner9194]

This was a fun ride, watching all those meals thrown together (haphazardly?). You've given me a few ideas. I'm a freezer meal newbie. Previously I've only done soups.

[@FreezerMeals101]

We're glad you found us! I hope you're able to try some meals other than soups. I think you'll be hooked!

[@aprilranew1216]

What temp and for how long do you cook the ham and cheese sliders from frozen please?

[@FreezerMeals101]

Hi April. I realized after I saw your comment that I forgot to link that recipe. Sorry about that! I've fixed it now. Here is the full recipe: freezermeals101.com/ham-and-cheese-sliders/

[@carolynmills513]

Some of these sound great!! I am single and not always eating well bc I hate to cook for myself. Also don't like leftovers and feel like I waste a lot of food. I am going to try and place in quart bags, just have more of them. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@FreezerMeals101]

Quart sized freezer bags work great for single servings! I have a video on how to make individual freezer meals that may give you some more ideas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5XHaqF4frCSpLM

[@nomadicprepper3736]

You both are simply amazing!

[@mommajessiesboutique]

So excited to try this way of making meals! Looks like the game changer I need.

[@reginacheesbro8209]

I got a lot of ideas from this thanks for sharing. I loved it.

[@aprilranew1216]

Can you add potatoes to the corn chowder meal?? Maybe frozen or do you think they’d have to be fresh?

[@FreezerMeals101]

We stay away from potatoes when we're doing our freezer cooking as they tend to develop texture issues and/pr turn black. The only exception to this is in using already frozen potatoes like hash browns. For other recipes, we add fresh potatoes when cooking. We've never tried adding potatoes to the corn chowder recipe. Hope that helps!

[@nicoletaylor5871]

“Because coffee is really important to me”. Me to Christie, me too ☕️☕️☕️

[@FreezerMeals101]

lol I'm glad I'm not alone!

[@deliaozanne7431]

My first time watching your video. Love it and both of your enthusiasm. Can't wait to see more of your videos.

[@FreezerMeals101]

Thanks Delia!

[@creativecardcraftingwithch9598]

The Beef Dip is a bit hit here! I do a Egg Roll in a bowl recipe that is very similar and my tip is - get yourself some of the crunchy chow mein noodles to top it with! It really makes it over and above!

[@FreezerMeals101]

Oh yeah! I like that idea a lot! Great tip. 😊

[@kimberlyconway9799]

You guys ROCK! Why don’t you have a bazillion subscribers! I really enjoyed you guys. Awesome recipes good job!

[@FreezerMeals101]

Awww thanks! We just started doing the videos in January, 2021 (although we've been doing freezer meals for YEARS) so hopefully more people will find our channel in time.

[@debra298]

You ladies done a great job Just came across your channel, I am glad I did

[@FreezerMeals101]

Thank you so much!

[@kathya4160]

I cannot wait to start this I’ve never frozen a meal before also do I need to specific freezer zip lock bags or any zip lock bags

[@FreezerMeals101]

We find that the brand name bags work best as when we’ve used the less expensive ones, we’ve sometimes had problems with leaking. And be sure to look for the ones that are for the freezer. Let me know how it turns out!

[@kathya4160]

Thanks heaps I sure will my supermarket did not have any freezer zip lock bags but managed to get the finer freezer bags but I’ll have to triple them 😌

[@hallie-dawn1022]

I am new to your channel. And I'm in love. It's amazing. Really enjoyed your video. My daughter loves the owl 🦉 mug.

[@FreezerMeals101]

Aww! Thanks so much!

[@LifeWithMrsB]

I’ve never thought of freezing baked sandwiches!! Yum! Would you defrost and then bake or just bake from frozen? :)

[@FreezerMeals101]

The instructions call for it to be thawed first, but I actually made one tray yesterday from frozen and just doubled the cook time and it worked beautifully!

[@justpatty7328]

I made these today. I kept some out and air fried at 370 degrees for 9-10 minutes. Delicious! I used Honey Jalapeno Mustard along with the other sauce, Roasted Chicken and Cheddar cheese.

[@kindolgentleman3109]

Great job!!!!we just love this channel

[@FreezerMeals101]

Thank you 🤗

[@blueharley84]

The southwest bag you came up with would be delicious if you added black beans to it next time, they are awesome in that type of food

[@FreezerMeals101]

Great idea! Thanks.

[@blueharley84]

@@FreezerMeals101 your welcome 😁👍

[@monicadavis5624]

I'm so happy I discovered y'all channel can't wait to prepare some of the dishes

[@FreezerMeals101]

Welcome!! Glad you found us!

[@aimeegiles3677]

I am about to try a bunch of these with my daughter who is due with her 3rd boy. Love the recipes and the videos. Not just marinated meat in the bags. Great job ladies keep it up please! 👍🏻👩‍🍳👩‍🍳👍🏻❤️

[@CatfishWeekly]

I need the reciept for that red sauce. Love the channel

[@yvonnepoe9926]

Awesome video such great recipes.

[@FreezerMeals101]

Thank you. Glad you like them!

[@kathya4160]

I really appreciate all the hard work you both have done for all of us cheers to you and happy cooking

[@FreezerMeals101]

Thank you so much! It's our pleasure. This way of cooking has saved both of us so much sanity so we're happy to have found a way to teach others so that they can hopefully save themselves some time and sanity too!

[@stacyrn98]

Can you post the name of the cookbook that you got the Large Batch Sauce recipe from please. Would love to try it

[@FreezerMeals101]

You can find the red sauce recipe in this cookbook: amzn.to/3tgqfHr We love it!

[@stacyrn98]

@@FreezerMeals101 thank you so much !

[@AnitaandLucas]

Incredible! Stumbled across your channel and obsessed and inspired! Subbed!

[@FreezerMeals101]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@CraftingMyLife25]

This is my first video from this channel but, I love their friendship and really enjoyed the video! SUBSCRIBED ❤️

[@FreezerMeals101]

Thank you! We’re so happy you’re here!

[@nancyuren6456]

just found your channel & WOW! I LOVE freezer meals. We just bought a deep freezer & it is stocked! Love your meals.

[@FreezerMeals101]

I'm glad you found us! Thanks for your kind words!

[@missmeagan07]

What kind of chili sauce for the sloppy joes?

[@FreezerMeals101]

It's literally just called Chili Sauce. You find it near the ketchups in the grocery store. They have an original one and one that is a bit chunkier, I think with red peppers. Either one works.

[@missmeagan07]

@@FreezerMeals101 thank you so much.

[@Gramaron1313]

I'm allergic to shellfish! so do you think I could put chicken in there instead of the shrimp! thanks girls you guys are doing so well and you're a good team! I enjoy watching You to! It is good to see that two girls can be such good friends and get along so well thank you so much for your videos God bless both of you!❤

[@FreezerMeals101]

You could probably substitute chopped chicken. I don't see why not. Give it a try! Thanks for watching. We do have a really lovely relationship. 😊

[@fanatic709]

No problems w/ freezer burn using 1 bag? If you use a stapler on the bags doesn't it make it easier for contents to get freezer burned?

[@FreezerMeals101]

We always staple above the seal so no air gets into the bag from the staple holes and of course to prevent leaks when the meal is thawing. As far as freezer burn goes, it's important to get all of thee air out of the bag that you can and also to wait until items have cooled before you seal the bag and freeze. Hope that helps!

[@fanatic709]

@@FreezerMeals101 Thanx for a reply. Didn't see where bags were stapled, just heard staple and was like wait, what 😁. I never think I've gotten enough air out so I double bag, granted I'm not freezing as much so it's not as many bags even doubled. Great video, I will actually try some of the recipes.

[@pengle]

OMG! OMG! OMG! I am so excited and I haven't even watched it yet. Do you know when you might be doing meals for one again?

[@FreezerMeals101]

I have some meals for one ideas in the video as I took some of the meals and put them in smaller containers or bags for my dad and mother-in-law so hopefully you find those helpful!

[@pengle]

@@FreezerMeals101 Thank you, I see that now. Finished watching and I really like the segments with you and Kristy (sp?) together. Great camaraderie

[@analopez-zi4gb]

I just recently started doing this for my family out of necessity lol and I really enjoyed the whole process of planning out the meals and shopping and then getting in the kitchen and throwing everything together. I only did about 6 different meals but Its comforting for me to know that I can thaw and cook or throw in the crockpot and know my family will have a hot meal for dinner even when I don't feel like cooking or had a long day at work. I also like being able to utilize canned foods more and then I always rinse and recycle them when I'm done

[@FreezerMeals101]

You're off to a great start!

[@kalynosborn6435]

I love this so much. My favorite part on freezer meals day the kids don't get fed because you're too busy hahaha! I told my husband that when we do this, we would order take out so we would't have to worry about feeding ourselves lol.

[@FreezerMeals101]

Exactly!!!

[@lauranewell3197]

I definitely need to eat down a freezer so I can do this soon

[@shufflemeow5013]

How do you reheat?

[@FreezerMeals101]

It depends on the meal (instructions for cooking are included in the recipe links found in the description box under the video). With some, the protein is already cooked and it only needs to be reheated. With others, the protein is raw so it needs to be fully cooked. Some are Crock Pot recipes, some oven, some skillet, and some can even be done on the BBQ.

[@AG-gp3di]

The Egg Roll in a Bowl looks delicious!! Is there a link for the recipe?

[@FreezerMeals101]

You can find the recipe here: freezermeals101.com/egg-roll-in-a-bowl-freezer-meal/

[@colleenbixler3292]

how to you bake these, by pouring the contents of the bag into baking pans?

[@FreezerMeals101]

Some are for the oven, some for the slow cooker, others are for the stovetop or can even be BBQd. The cooking instructions for each meal are in the description box below.

[@esbee4536]

This is amazing. Thank you for done great ideas. Wish the camera wasn’t so close to see what’s going in there better. That’s the one and only thing that I would wish to change.

[@FreezerMeals101]

Sorry about that. We've been trying to find the right angles for this and are still working that part out. We'll get there!

[@sharrihumphryes2347]

Thank you for all the fantastic inspiration! Is there a recipe that could be printed for the Egg Roll in a Bowl?

[@FreezerMeals101]

Sorry for the delay Sharri. You can find the egg roll in a bowl recipe here: freezermeals101.com/egg-roll-in-a-bowl-freezer-meal/

[@trudyreece72]

Could u tell me what potatoes freeze without turning wet mushy please?

[@WilletteB]

Thanks for sharing your meal prep. I'm new to your channel. 🙂

[@FreezerMeals101]

Welcome Willette!

[@sistervictoriax]

I love that you two are working together to do this! ♥️♥️ I’m new to the channel and definitely subscribed!

[@kindolgentleman3109]

Full watch and saved for future reference

[@lyndagallardo4372]

Love love love you guys. We don't seem to do much of this in Australia. What's the best way to then cook these meals ? Love the variety of meals !!,

[@FreezerMeals101]

Thanks so much Lynda! We include recipes that have various cooking methods because then depending on what we have going on that day, we can choose a meal that fits what we need. Some get cooked on the skillet, some in the slow cooker, and others in the oven or even the BBQ.

[@susanolson3611]

Thanks 🙂

[@pocketminxuk112]

New subscriber from UK 💕 PS it's pronounced "Woosta Sure" Sauce You did brilliantly 🎉

[@FreezerMeals101]

Oh thank you!

[@ayronsmama05]

Sorry but not here in the states! Wor-cester-shire = worchestershire.

[@cynrok]

@@ayronsmama05 actually it is. east coast US here and we've always pronounced it woosta sure. and there is a city in Massachusetts called worcester and it's pronounced wooster.

[@elusive73]

WOAH! That's a lot of yummy looking food :) What a fun but productive way to spend time with a friend :) I have a question about the jalapeno popper chicken meal - how do you cook that one? Thank you for the terrific video!

[@FreezerMeals101]

Thank you! For the jalapeno popper chicken, you can either cook it in a casserole dish in the oven (350° for about an hour) and serve it with rice or pasta or you can cook it in the slow cooker and then shred it and serve it on buns.

[@elusive73]

@@FreezerMeals101 Thank you!

[@blvrdialogue]

This was satisfying to watch.

[@Ryder-p3m]

Just want to let you know I am SO excited to have found this!!! I work 2 full time jobs as a single mom and have boys to feed (they eat a ton lol) thank you!!

[@FreezerMeals101]

I hope this helps make things a bit easier for you. You already work SOoooo hard. It would be great if mealtimes were simpler for you.

[@shaunapugh]

Wow you are a tough lady - proud of you! What an example!!

[@lynnescaddan8919]

How do you stop your bags from freezing stuck together,? Mine freeze together.

[@FreezerMeals101]

You can put parchment paper, cardboard, etc. in between the bags if you want. We actually don't have a problem with the bags sticking together in general, but our tricks for that are to make sure the bags are dry (if you spill sauce or something on the outside of the bag, dry it thoroughly) and to place the bags in on different shelves so that they freeze slightly before we add other bags on top. We add them in as we make the meals so by the time we're adding another bag on top, they've had a tiny time to start freezing. Hope that helps!

[@rox3398]

When you staple the bags together is there any leakage before freezing/after thawing? Especially for freezer meals that are more on the liquid-y side. I am curious about this because stapling is creating little holes in the bag.

[@FreezerMeals101]

It's important to staple above the seal. That way, there are no holes in the bag.

[@kathya4160]

I’ve got school holidays for 2 weeks so I’m going to try this I’ve never frozen a meal before but I’m excited to try this can’t wait to make the red sauce yay also can I use any kind of zip lock bag? Or do I need to get freezer zip lock bags

[@FreezerMeals101]

It’s always best to use ones specifically made for freezing. I’m looking forward to hearing how it goes for you.

[@kathya4160]

Hello I’ve made the red sauce meat balls too very nice now I’m hooked with making freezer meals so much easier planning for the week month or more thanks girls for motivating and inspiring me

[@alaskanchick9076]

New subscriber! Super excited to try this. What would you suggest? And I know everywhere is different on pricing, but about how much do you pay in order to get all your supplies/ingredients and how often?

[@FreezerMeals101]

Welcome! If you're completely new to freezer meals, then I suggest that you start with doubling each of your dinners for a week. Eat one that night and freeze the other for later. At the end of the week, you'll have another week of meals ready to go and it will hardly take any extra time because you're just doubling your recipes. The cost really depends on the size of your family, where you live, and which recipes you choose (some proteins are way more expensive than others), but it saves so much money in the long run because you can buy things in bulk when they are on sale, food doesn't go to waste in your fridge because you intended to make certain meals but ran out of time, and you won't spend on fast food or packaged convenience foods because dinner is already made on those busy days. We do our mega freezer meal marathons (like this one) every three months. In between, I make breakfast, lunch, and snack freezer stuff. Hope that helps!

[@alaskanchick9076]

@@FreezerMeals101 That definitely helps! We are a 6 hour drive to the nearest Walmart or Costco, so I'll definitely have to plan a TRIP. Hahaha. Thank you so much! :D

[@cherry9426]

Where did you get that red and blue hoodie? 34:15

[@FreezerMeals101]

It's from Ampersand Avenue.

[@wiganmug]

Wow. I came across you by accident. I love batch cooking here in the UK. You two ladies are marathon athletes at this. Love some of your recipes which are totally different to the uk but well worthy of trying out. Thankyou for your video x.

[@FreezerMeals101]

Thank you so much! We're glad you're here.

[@jenniferspeers2453]

Karen, do you have any UK youtubers you would suggest watching for any batch cooking?

[@michellehommes9773]

I just hit subscribe. I learned so much in this video. Thank You

[@FreezerMeals101]

Awesome! Thanks!

[@terrinewell3044]

Regarding the beef hash....couldn't you put the cheese baggie inside the bigger baggie, so it wouldn't be possibly having the staple let go?

[@FreezerMeals101]

If you prefer to do that, you absolutely can!

[@ourunfilteredlife8119]

They have bigger than gallon si?e bags. I think 2 gallon. I put the main in a gallon the put the toppings in quarts. Then put all in a 2 gallon bag. No need to worry about not having all that you need. I also sharpie any broth I may need once putting in to cook so no oops mistakes of it gone.

[@amandac2393]

What’s the brand name for the 3 onion blend ?

[@FreezerMeals101]

It’s Epicure.

[@beckyburla]

Can you please open the link for the red sauce? I am prepping ahead for a big meal prep day here with some pregnant ladies and I would love to use it to save us some $$$

[@AliJaeJR]

How does the door behind you work, why exactly is the handle in the middle of a hinged door...

[@FreezerMeals101]

It's strange, but all our cupboard doors have the handle right in the middle. We don't love it, but there are a lot of cupboards, so we've never gotten around to changing it.

[@shielabumgarner8833]

What cookbook were you using to make the red sauce?

[@FreezerMeals101]

It's from Fix, Freeze, Feast! amzn.to/3qzsgeI We've been using it for years, although we've adapted it slightly over time.

[@kimberlyyoung6517]

See that's why I sit at the table if I know I'm going to do any kind of meal prep

[@danasmith8292]

You two are awesome! I am so inspired to try this!

[@FreezerMeals101]

Thank you! Let us know how it goes for you.

[@sherylockrouit2368]

Where do I get all the recipes for these

[@ThorneyRose]

I couldn’t find a link to Christy’s owl mugs! 😎😋🤗. I have at least 4 friends I’d buy a mug/cup like hers for there birthday/Chris Christmas pressies!

[@FreezerMeals101]

Christie made her owl mugs so they aren't available in a store. I know - They are adorable!

[@paulettefoster3157]

What kind of fridge/freezer do you have in your kitchen? I've been looking for a larger size and yours looks super!

[@FreezerMeals101]

They are Whirlpool. With a large family, I've found it so much easier to have a full fridge and full stand up freezer. I'm thankful that both fit in my kitchen.

[@dawnmartin463]

This is fabulous!! Thanks for sharing your adventure 😉 Do you have any organizing tips for all those flat freezer bags? Do you group them or anything so it’s easier to find what you want? I have some bins I use so mine are upright and I can flip through them like cards but it’s not as efficient space wise

[@FreezerMeals101]

Some people group theirs according to cooking method (ie: all the Crock Pot meals together, all the oven meals together, etc.) or others group based on protein (so all the chicken meals together, etc.), but I like to place mine more randomly because then I find I get more variety in a week. I have a pretty good idea based on the colour and look of the bag which is which, so sometimes if I need a slow cooker meal because I'll be out at appointments most of the day, I pull one of those in the morning, but in general, I just work my way down one of the stacks and that gives us a nice variety. Sometimes I take a look at what's near the top of the stacks and make a meal plan for the week so that I know if I'll need to grocery shop for side dishes, but usually, I just pick based on what I'm feeling like eating that day!

[@dawnmartin463]

@@FreezerMeals101 Perfect!! Lots of great ideas. Thank you!!

[@loveyhernandez5203]

When you wanna cook it do u just take it out to defrost then cook or do u just straight up cook it on the stove?

[@FreezerMeals101]

Some of the recipes are for the crock pot, some for the oven, some for the skillet, and some can even be cooked on the BBQ. Most of them need to be thawed before cooking, but if you forget to take a meal out in the morning, placing the bag in a sink of room temperature water for half an hour will thaw it.

[@loveyhernandez5203]

@@FreezerMeals101 thank u

[@stephanieosenkowski2266]

Wow...so amazing! I often make freezer meals as gifts for several friends... eggroll in a bowl... how well does slaw mix freeze? Is is super wet upon thawing?

[@FreezerMeals101]

The slaw mix holds up well in this dish. Once it's cooked in the skillet, it's got the same texture it would if you made egg roll in a bowl fresh.

[@yteldee]

You ladies are great. The prep was very clear and the meals sound so good. I’ll definitely be back for more freezer meals 🙂

[@haleighgann516]

I love your labels. What do you use to make the labels?

[@FreezerMeals101]

They are mailing labels from Staples.

[@COAFAMILY]

So how much does 150 freezer meals cost? Does it save money or just time?

[@FreezerMeals101]

Freezer cooking (especially doing many meals at once) saves a lot of money. Some of the ways it saves money include buying in bulk, buying by the case lot, having nothing go to waste (like when you buy produce with the intention of using it but eventually have to throw it away because your meal plans didn’t go as planned!), and never needing to buy expensive convenience items or having to pick up take out because dinner is already made. We also plan our recipes around what’s on sale, so that saves even more money. The actual cost varies because the cost of groceries are so variable depending on where you live. We are in Canada where grocery prices are higher than the United States and where there are stricter coupon laws so although we still save a lot of $ cooking this way, we could save more if we lived in certain areas in the States (but even there, costs vary greatly from place to place).

[@afterthought72]

Just found your channel .. I want a cooking buddy too !! Great job ladies !!!

[@FreezerMeals101]

Welcome!! I'm so thankful to have a great cooking buddy. It makes the time go by faster and the whole thing way more fun.

[@julescannon3667]

have you all tried Penzey's spices? I only buy the curry powders. I buy a mild and a spicy and mix them. I love it. And that way I don't have to buy jars of pre-made curry paste. :) Costs a bit up front, but you only use 1-2 Tbsp depending on how spicy you want it. :) (now I haven't done a cost breakdown on it...I just like the flavor.) day two: ok wait. that looks like custom fabric. did you make that hoodie/pullover too? that does not look like store bought.

[@rachelgamiere539]

Hi there, could you tell me what brand kung pao sauce you used? Thank you

[@FreezerMeals101]

The one we like best is from WalMart. It's just their generic "Great Value" brand. This time, we used Western Family brand General Tao sauce in place of that.

[@hollyb4799]

Hi girls. Just found your channel and subscribed. Been doing freezer meals for years, but you girls make me feel like an amateur! Ha Ha Planning my next freezer day and going to try some of your recipes. Thanks!!

[@FreezerMeals101]

Welcome!! We're glad you're here!

[@joycestaubin6175]

How do you cook the jalepeno chicken poppers

[@FreezerMeals101]

Thaw. Place in a casserole dish. Cook in 350 degree oven for about an hour.