Big Freezer MEAL PREP!

[@jane6517]

Just found your channel. Love it! I prep ground beef and onions and bag it up for the freezer. This will make it easier for me when I make these. Thanks.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Welcome! And thank you so much!😁

[@jeanne8042]

Your chicken freezer prep video popped up in my feed yesterday lol now I'm on the third video and subscribed. Been cooking for two for about 18 months and learning to third or quarter recipes because leftovers tend to disappear into the fridge only to reappear when it's icky.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you and welcome to the family! I’m in the planning stages of another big meal prep for 1 or 2 that will likely come after the holidays. Right now my freezer is filling up with turkey and ham😂😂

[@andimarshall2261]

I just discovered your channel!!! Yay !! I love all this information !!! Thank You for your time and knowledge❤

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Welcome to the family! Glad you're enjoying it!😁

[@ChrisAlred-mn5if]

Girl, you are going to have me meal prepping like crazy. Thank you, thank you. 😊

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Lol I love to meal prep! It saves so much time!😁

[@florencecanter212]

Hello! Found your channel this afternoon. I can’t get enough of you and these great recipes and I love the idea of making own soups, rice mixes and meal prep. THANK YOU!!!!!!❤

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks and welcome to the family!😁

[@rainfeathermedic]

New subbie here, u had me at washing ur chicken always wash my meat. About measuring, I'm native american & my mom always used to say,` season till the ancestors say stop`. 😂

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Welcome to the family!! I gotta wash my dang chicken😂

[@missamy1]

Mornings with Granny sent me. I love these kinds of videos... cooking for one can be hard!!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Welcome, welcome!! Yes it can be! I’m still struggling to learn how to cook for one now that my kids are grown😊😊

[@marlenecappel6820]

Hi Tammy, I love your content and find it so helpful. You are a great teacher, and I love your accent. Keep them coming please. THANK YOU!!!!!👏

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you so much!😁😁

[@caroljohnson5087]

Hello new subscriber here Mornings With Granny sent me over! Love to meal.prep❤

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks so much and welcome to the family!😁😁

[@virginiakihne5007]

Hello new subscriber here coming from mornings with granny

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@virginiakihne5007 hi and welcome to the family!!😁😁

[@JenniferGee-t4k]

I also just stumbled into your channel. I am single and living in a remote place with few grocery options. Much obliged for giving me inspiration and hope to host a family of two adults, and their 5 and 8 year old sover the Thanksgiving holiday. I can do breakfast burritos/tacos and they are helping with the big dinner meal. I'm lactose intolerant and a new carnivore, so I know that at least I can handle one big meal on my own. In fact, I opened up the event to all of my friends who can't be with family and friends. I'm guessing that it will be the best T-day ever.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I love that idea! That is so nice to host people who may not have family to spend the day with❤️

[@debbikelley2357]

Great recipes. Loving your channel so much. Thanks for all of your suggestions and for doing this. Im learning alot from you.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you! I'm so glad you're enjoying it! 😁

[@70foolio]

Thank you for teaching me what JAR-LIC is. 😊 I love your videos and the way you break down your thoughts and steps. ❤

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you so much!😁😁

[@Cooking_Through_Time]

Just found ur channel and I'm grateful I did. I plan to make meals for my son and his wife and their roommates meals for their Christmas. I'm gonna make all these for them. Thanks.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

What a great gift! I love gifting meals like that to make lives easier😁😁

[@TeamD2012]

I double bag chopped onions too

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

😁😁

[@70foolio]

I will be making my own cheesy garlic bread TODAY!❤

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Sounds great!😁

[@tawanajackson5545]

Thank you for sharing this video. You motivated me to do some freezer meals. I vacuum seal my garlic and onions.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Perfect!😁

[@trudepettigrew7339]

I really enjoy your videos. I like that you're prepared and neat with just enough cray cray thrown in. I like meal prepping and as old as I am, I never once thought about garlic bread. That's a great time saver. Thanks for these.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Glad you like them! Gotta have just a smidge of the cray cray in there😂😂

[@trudepettigrew7339]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest for flavor. LOL

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@trudepettigrew7339 yesssss😂😂😂

[@Harl-pic]

I buy that French bread and use it for French bread pizzas, French toast and garlic bread, you can also make croutons with this bread as well. I get it home and slice it into thirds and fourths and freeze it and take out what you want. So convenient and economical

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Definitely!😁

[@mytripinlove867]

Found you through Mornings with Granny. Excited to watch your videos.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Welcome!! Thank you so much!😁

[@angietyndall7337]

WinCo has refried black beans. I would use that in your Burrito Recipe. There's more flavor with these beans.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

We don’t have a winco, but I’ll have to check and see what my store have🙂

[@BobbieRay-nj4pb]

Mornings with Granny recommended your channel That’s how I found you. 😊

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Welcome!! I’m glad you found me!😁😁

[@HuberRhonda]

Mornings with Granny recommended your channel.. Great Tips!! Thank you!!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Welcome!! Thank you so much!😁

[@themercurialmoxie]

I'll soon be an empty nester and I love meal prep videos for single the people! New subbie. ❤

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Welcome to the family!! Check out my meal prep for one video…lots of good stuff in there too😁😁

[@themercurialmoxie]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest I just so happen to have an order arriving today from Amazon, with those disposable aluminum prep containers. Your video popped up at the perfect time! I'll definitely check out the meal prep for one video!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@themercurialmoxie awesome!😁😁

[@grettaramses1510]

Hi came from Mornings with Granny sent me subscribed Thanks for this information

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank so much and welcome to the family!😁😁

[@KelleyMcDaniel-t1m]

Amen to simple seasoning on the chicken! I cook a big batch of rice the same way

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Love that! Thanks!😁😁

[@nancybenner2496]

Just found 22:08 your channel. You are a machine. I am impressed and I subscribed. Thank you.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you! Maybe a machine that needs some new parts and a little oil for the squeaky hinges😂😂

[@requiem3160]

This was such an awesome treat to watch - what an amazing spread of food! Your meal prep videos are SO great! Have an amazing week and take care!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you so much! Have a fabulous weekend!!😁

[@donnawilson2858]

Thank you so much.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

You're welcome!😁

[@tammyp2782]

Love these videos, makes me want to get to cookin :) I make garlic toast with that French bread loaf too, I sprinkle some parm cheese on top, so good! That bread loaf is also good made like pizza, like that stouffer's pizza bread. Great video, ty

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks so much!😁

[@patriciacorpe6228]

mornings with granny sent me to check your channel out.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Welcome! I’m glad you came by!😁😁

[@SonjaTillis]

Love your videos, glad I found your channel ❤️

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you and welcome to the family 😁😁

[@NancyR0404]

Lol.. I wish my chicken off too. Diffently will be making those chicken enchiladas! Yum. I do my garlic in cubes too,also I've been doing pesto like that too. Great meal prep ideas,thanks for sharing. I'm really enjoying your channel. ❤😊

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Team clean your chicken😂 I’m so glad you’re enjoying it!! Those enchiladas are divine😁😁

[@NancyR0404]

Just wanted to say that after watching this video I ran to the store and got a lot of these items to make theses meal prep ideas. And you were right those chicken enchiladas are divine. I made a batch for dinner and made more for the freezer. Thanks again ❤

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@NancyR0404 nice!! I’m so glad you liked them!!😁😁

[@violasbakedandcookeddeligh1596]

I watched 1/2 of this video while playing cards the other night. Didn’t comment so I’m commenting now. Great food prep, not sure I would freeze garlic, but great convenience 👍( I’ve had a lot going on, just got to my comments)

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks! It’s been crazy busy around here too!😁😁

[@conniewach7872]

Hi, new sub. Just found you. I love this video. Now I'll be binge watching.lol

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you so much! Welcome to the family!!😁😁

[@littlebug1026]

super great idea on the garlic butter and french loaf! i love all your recipes!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks so much! I love making garlic bread this way! It’s super good and so much cheaper than the other stuff😁😁

[@hollymccann9602]

Great video! I’m going to try almost all of them. Don’t think the hubby would like taco soup, lol

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you!! That taco soup is so good! Make it all for yourself😂😂

[@SimtasticGamer]

I wash my chicken too lol. Definitely gonna have to make these, chicken enchiladas are my favorite meal.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Girl, those are good too! Almost as good as my chicken spaghetti 😉😂

[@RainRay1]

i love the idea of preportioning the garlic

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you! It really helps me to not waste!😁

[@RainRay1]

@TalesFromAnEmptyNest i put garlic on everything, so it never goes to waste. i literally just finished using it! And i like to get the big jar

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@RainRay1 I hear that! I use a lot of garlic, but I cook less now that my kids are grown and gone😁

[@RainRay1]

@TalesFromAnEmptyNest you're so lucky, lol!

[@RainRay1]

@TalesFromAnEmptyNest i just stumbled across your channel, and this was my first video! You have a new subscriber!!

[@user-hq3gn5xy3m]

Very thorough, Ty for the reheating instructions!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!😁

[@jenniferrosario1489]

I use Ddouble freezer bags and that prevents the odor in the fridge

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I do that also when freezing things like garlic🙂

[@shelliestorevik3553]

Great ideas Are those pans sturdy enough to use more than one time? FYI 18 pieces of garlic bread would last just me three meals 😂 I’m not TRYN TO DO BETTER 😂 I AM FLUFFY AND PROUD 😂😂😂😂

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

They’re just the regular little disposable aluminum pans, but they’d probably hold up to use again if you’re not too rough on them. I could take that garlic bread out pretty quick too🫣😂I surely don’t mind being fluffy, but I’m almost 50 so I’m trying to see another 50 years😂😂

[@kaykrausman8012]

Coming over from Mornings with Granny.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Welcome, welcome!😁😁

[@sonniecampbell1788]

All looks so good! Thank you!!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks!😁

[@Caitlin1928]

You have an interesting white sauce mixture for your Baked Spaghetti. I've seen some people just do shredded cheese, but the recipe I'm used to has cottage cheese in it.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I love to add cottage cheese to my lasagna. It would be great in this as well🙂

[@reginacheesbro8209]

I really love watching your videos ❤❤❤

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you so much!!😊😊

[@morningswithgranny7789]

I found you last night . Subscribed!!!! Binge watching. Whatever state are you in?? I hear a Southern accent. I'm in SC

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Welcome to the family!! I’m in south Louisiana😁😁

[@jimmiepatrum]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest I just watched mornings with granny and she recommended your channel. She certainly was not wrong! I am subscribing right now. Diane in NC

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@jimmiepatrum thank you so much and welcome to the family!😁😁

[@doristyler610]

Do mild chili’s have any heat at all? My husband cannot eat anything spicy.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I don’t like spicy, so that’s why I use the mild. I don’t feel like they’re spicy, but everyone’s taste is different. You could add less or just leave them out if you wanted to🙂

[@BreezyByTheSea63]

The butter you used for the garlic bread- is that the butter you made?

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

No. This video was made before I made homemade butter😊

[@BreezyByTheSea63]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest- I just found your channel.. I’m enjoying them! Thank you.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@BreezyByTheSea63 thanks and welcome to the family 😁😁

[@jumpintofall56]

Need the Garlic Bread/Toast recipe please 🙏🏿 Couldn't find it.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

The garlic bread is just a loaf of French bread from Walmart cut into slices. You spread on some garlic butter and freeze flat on a cookie sheet. Once frozen, put them in a freezer bag. Cook at 400F for 5-8 minutes🙂

[@jumpintofall56]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest I thought you had a tastier version of butter mixture though. I have the bread lol it's almost 10:30 pm here and past my bedtime.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@jumpintofall56 I take some butter…probably a cup or so and add about a tsp of onion powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp or either oregano or parsley and a heaping tsp of minced garlic. I don’t measure, but that’s roughly what I use 🙂

[@jumpintofall56]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest Thank you so much!! You're an angel 😇 💓

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@jumpintofall56 you’re welcome 🙂

[@charmaineholland6669]

I like the green enchilada sauce also

[@lynnecampbell923]

THANK YOU FOR MAKING ME AWARE WMART HAS HALF GAL FREEZER BAGS I FOUND THEM

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

You’re welcome 😁

[@gracekennelly8534]

New viewer from Mornings with Granny. 🎉❤😊

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Welcome to the family!! I’m so glad you’re here😊😊

[@joanhawkins8552]

Covering your ice trays with plastic wrap might "help" with the aroma in your freezer and i use the baking soda fridge and freezer boxes all the time.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Great idea!!😁

[@littlebug1026]

so awesome thank you so much!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks!😁

[@sandraschick1916]

I LOVE your videos❣️😁

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you so much!😊

[@XiWulung]

Nice. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thanks for watching!🙂

[@vdischner]

What size is your enchilada pan

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

They are 8.5x6.3 inches. I used this size for all of the stuff in this video😊

[@vdischner]

Love these videos

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@vdischnerI appreciate that😊😊

[@auswindall]

Enjoy your channel ! I promise you are better off with full fat .. just healthier!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Thank you!😁

[@witcherwoo8938]

What is the black thing called you mash your mince with to seperate it in the frying pan..i want one

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@ I just call it a meat masher lol. I got mine from Walmart I think, but here’s an Amazon link to one so you can see exactly what it is🙂 amzn.to/3Cv4eMd

[@nancybarta8167]

I came over because granny sent me...........but Im a vegetarian.

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

I sure appreciate you stopping by!!😁😁

[@Emily1Maya2]

Have I lost my mind? Where are the instructions to the meals besides the spaghetti?

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

Lol you’re not losing your mind! The other recipes have been made on the channel before, so I linked the video for those. The written recipes are in the description box below each original video. KZbin doesn’t give me a lot of pace to type sometimes, so I link videos when I can😁😁

[@jumpintofall56]

You may want to go back and fine-tune the recipes. I had some difficulty going back and finding the ingredients and directions for the Taco Soup. Maybe just add the titles in at the beginning of each? Helps us older people lol Also for the chicken prep, you have the cooking times reversed. It says HI 7-8 hours and Lo 5-6 hours. Actually, Hi should be spelled HIGH and Lo is spelled LOW. Sorry, just the teacher's aide coming out in me. Still love how easy these meal preps come together! Did the chicken ones today in 5 hours from start to finish with a trip to store in there 😂😅😊❤Can't wait to try them for supper soon!❤❤​@TalesFromAnEmptyNest

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@jumpintofall56 I feel like I just flunked out of high school😂 I promise I’m educated lol. KZbin gives me limited space to type so sometimes I have to shorten words to make them fit. The video links are listed at the very top of the description box and the title is listed before the link. They should be easy to find. I did go back and fix the times though. Thanks!🙂

[@jumpintofall56]

@@TalesFromAnEmptyNest You are smarter than me. I could never do KZbin. Not tech savvy that way!

[@TalesFromAnEmptyNest]

@@jumpintofall56 sometimes I have to ask my kids and grandkids for help😂😂