Dinner Ideas from the Freezer | Freezer Clean Out | Cheap Dinner Ideas

[@stevkemp7]

As a 27 year old guy living on my own in expensive NYC, Idk where I would be without this woman. Thank you for all of your videos and the time you share with us

[@dakotahoward288]

My father passed this month and I’ve been a mess, today I was feeling pretty down and thought, I hope there’s a new Lisa video up! This was the first video that popped up when I opened my app ❤ thank you for making content! I really hope you continue to do so!

[@raya74]

Sorry for your loss 😢 I lost my dad in December of 2022 still absorbing the shock of it

[@lisablack9634]

D.Howard, so sorry for your loss. Pour your heart out to our wonderful Heavenly Father. He will help comfort you. Praying for you and your loved ones.

[@rettpanda6203]

I feel ya My dad just passed on the 7th. Funny, Lisa Dawn has become of safe place for me.

[@LoLoLifeinFlorida]

❤

[@LoLoLifeinFlorida]

I lost both my parents 2009 and 2010.. ❤️ My condolences to you and your family.

[@PoliteTeeth]

Monkfish is definitely the type of creature you point at and tell your siblings “look it’s you!” 😂😂😂

[@leighanneboles6609]

😆😆😆

[@crueltyfreeraven]

🤣🤣 true

[@itsmejahmarie]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😊

[@letaterrell4526]

Hello Lisa Dawn, I love your clean-out freezer videos! I raised 5 children back in the 60 and 70's, one thing I kept in my freezer was a container and anytime I had bits and pieces of meat or vegetables I put them into my container, then I made soup when I had enough for a meal for us! Keep up what you do Lisa, there are so many that weren't raised to be frugal and we really need that knowledge now with prices so high! Love and prayers to you !

[@scotlandfan79]

When you have too much basil, you can blend it with oil and a little bit of salt to a smooth paste. Keeps wonderfully in the fridge (or freezer)!

[@wayydowneast]

Last night I was hungry, and thinking about Taco Bell. Nope! Put frozen fish from a month ago in the pan, rice in the rice cooker, mixed it in a bowl with roasted red pepper hummus, some feta, and spices. 2023 has had a major change to my eating out. I hardly do anymore, and I’ve been losing a lot of weight as well as saving money. Still drink more than I should, but baby steps, right? 😅

[@xingcat]

I was inspired by your freezer cleanouts to finally get through my chest freezer, and I haven't had to buy meat for a couple months. I'm finally to the last bits (a big pork butt that I'll probably use to make pulled pork for a party in May, and some odds and ends of sausage meat and hamburger), but it saved me so much time and money, cleaning out the freezer and the pantry. And I made up a couple of dishes I'll make over and over again.

[@raya74]

I love your no food waste lifestyle and the fact that you get right to it and not waste extra time chattering 😅

[@beckyjudge6073]

Sunday morning coffee and your video is the best way to begin my day!

[@wendyperdue7794]

I was just about to post this same thought!

[@samberg1477]

Oh thank goodness you are back!!!! I’ve been binge watching you and ran out of videos!!!!!!! I demand more videos!! Lol

[@roundstone2020]

Your family is very lucky to have you.❤

[@rosacanisalba]

Happy to have freezer/pantry clear out videos - especially the slightly odd stuff that you buy with good intentions and then don't use, we'll, if you're like me!😂

[@Sparsam.Achtsam.Echt.]

Thanks Lisa! Love your Channel! Greetings from Germany! 🌼🧡😊🌠✨️...

[@megb7491]

You're an inspiration Lisa !! Can't wait to see your garden this year. :)

[@jillgott6567]

I am more intentional in my meals. You and WITHOUT LIMITS WITH AARYNLYNN have encouraged me to eat more from my freezer .I also am cooking usually 1 protein and using it several meals or freezing the rest before cooking another one. Also, if I use half a can of Peas in a meal I either have them at the next meal or freeze them as I cook for one it is easy to have leftover items go to waste. But this method also encouraged through watching THE MINIMAL MOM is saving me money. Thank you Lisa Dawn :)

[@lananieves4595]

Love this channel - she has such a natural way about her and is so positive and encouraging.

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Thank you! 💙

[@heathershideler9641]

OMG I have been trying to clean out my freezers too. I have 4 freezers total (not bragging) but you give me such inspiration because you have such different things like I do. I buy ANYTHING marked down and sometimes I don't know what to do with it. You make everything look so easy!

[@tammydotson6506]

Muir Glen is considered one of the absolute best brands of canned tomatoes. My mother loved cooking with Muir Glen!

[@sallyrobertson1687]

If you add some of the oil from the sun dried tomatoes it gives a nice golden color

[@pandapoof8798]

What I like to do is make the pot pie filling and then freeze it in portions. That way all I have to do is defrost it and pop it in the pie crust. I have also thinned out the filling and added pasta to make a creamy soup or put it on top of rice or orzo. So good!

[@NinaBinaXO]

Hi Dawn! I’m curious, how are you so familiar with Korean food? It’s nice to see you cooking many different varieties of cultural foods. Thanks for sharing!

[@33tcamp]

Freezer/pantry clean outs are my favorite! I made chili yesterday from some frozen roast beef, last of a bag of beans, frozen diced green chiles, and a few other goodies. Made some rice and voila, dinner plus a few lunches.

[@jennifermunn6898]

Great video, good to see one again, I had the same issue with the turkey had 2 in freezer one older so I cooked it up yesterday with mashed taters and gravy, dressing, sweet carrots and Mac n cheese pie🎉 it was all delicious!

[@sharonsmart3984]

Girl you can cook!❤the vlog you explain your recipes so well

[@Ksb88]

This is most definitely motivation to use what I have in my freezer. I have so much frozen chicken in my freezer I have to start cooking it. I didn't realize how much was in there 😩. Thank God for food, but I don't want it to go to waste

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

Boy, I Saw those Muir Glen tomatoes at Dollar Tree and snatched up several cans. I could not believe it. Great Meals!❤ Feel better soon!!

[@hollilong142]

I am doing something similar. I had a frozen pork loin I put in the crock pot. I had frozen basil that I grew, and a few frozen veggies. I plan on serving with stuffing or potatoes. I like doing freezer cleans. Thanks for your posts!

[@tmydiaz]

Yeahhhhhh another video. You just made my day. Thanks ❤❤❤❤

[@ashleykleinkauf2963]

Love your videos! I was hoping you would post soon. Can you do this with canned foods as I have a lot of cans from the food pantry.

[@marypeterson1053]

Never seen a monk fish before. You cooking skills are amazing. Thank you so much.

[@januarysdaughter6664]

Hot dog buns make great garlic bread in a snap too! 🤣

[@gingerhammond6446]

They sure do!

[@hollilong142]

Yes, and English muffins with butter, cheese, and garlic for 5 mins;)

[@gladysfenick993]

Good job cleaning out your freezer with inspiring recipes . Keep up the good work .

[@geegaw1535]

Good morning. Thanks you for sharing. You're an inspiration. Yeppers, cleaning out my freezer too. Your ideas are always appreciated as well as you. Have a great Sunday

[@kathleendraper5704]

I'm allergic to garlic so I make my own BBQ sauce, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 cups Heinz ketsup, 1 pkg onion soup mix, stir n zap in microwave for 1 min stir, zap another few minutes. I make chicken breasts like that in crockpot, 5 hrs on high for frozen. I've been eating out of my freezer n then we had storms n power outages. That thawed freezer items, n had to be thrown away. Tomorrow is shopping time, I have one more day of shredded BBQ chicken tonight

[@kathlynsteinman3599]

I always freeze using the packaging food comes in. Yikes. 😮 I always use half and half for sauces, soups, etc. We like the taste with it.

[@LAactor]

They say strawberries, kale and spinach are the ones that absorb the most pesticides and to put them in cold water and a couple spoons of baking soda in and soak for 15 mins. I don't know about anyone else but my body reacts to spinach I get made in salads for me and restaurant food so this might be proof enough for me! Take that info with you how you will. All I know is I saw the water after the strawberries and it was cloudy and black specs in it.

[@hummerfan9360]

Monkfish is called poor man's lobster. It is so good, and eaten with butter.

[@kathleenknabel7273]

Love it when I’m notified of a new video from you!

[@aliceschmid9697]

These are my favorites!!!!

[@angielester26]

I can not resist buying an extra turkey during the holidays. You can't beat the price. I'll roast a while turkey in july..lol. I don't care.. BUT.. I do have THREE turkeys in my freezer that I do need to use up. 😂😂

[@SurlyDeath]

Andrew, that wholesome scamp! Also, good day, m'lady!😊

[@tammiepowell2818]

Love freezer/pantry videos. We have been slowing moving through ours since the first of the year but got a bit slowed down with a nasty covid case but glad we had stuff on hand we didn’t need any groceries for during the worst of it. Just an FYI if you have a Bargain Hunt in the area they been having the John Muir organic tomatoes for $.99 a can. I think I also saw them at Ollies and Big Lots but don’t remember the price but I know very reasonably priced for organic.

[@Zyxwvutsrq]

Can’t wait to see more of these freezer clean out videos from you! Would also love to see a before and after (or progress shots) of you make your way through your freezer. Empty freezer space is both satisfying and worrisome at the same time😅

[@sallygordin2869]

You are such a great motivator!! And these recipes are wonderful!! Thank you Lisa. Lord bless you hon!!

[@vonneblazier814]

Monk fish, mushroom and soft tofu stew?? Oh my goodness.

[@gingerhammond6446]

I am the same way about spinach...and I always cut the stems off, too...

[@Julia___1]

Good morning!, thanks for posting another video

[@jeanthobaben]

I was also inspired, I made a lot of leftovers this last week but I'm ready for a fresh meal (using frozen hamburger). I've got some fresh poblano chile peppers in the fridge. I will roast and stuff them in some way.

[@wandatucker3509]

you can also, bread and fry turkey for turkey cutlets.......different flavor.......and similar to fried chicken.....after it is cooked it can be frozen again and will last another two to three months in the freezer.....

[@cherylowilley6007]

Always happy to see a new video. :)

[@laurawilson6389]

Always good to see your bright smiling face. Thanks for the recipes. Hope your doing good .

[@tinablair2206]

I get super excited when you put up a new video. Love to see the great ideas you have.

[@rettpanda6203]

Love it ! You inspired me to cook from my old frozen foods. Tonight, tacos with meat that is a year old

[@LAactor]

I don't know how bad your freezer is but mine is at least a couple or more inches thick in some places. If you do the defrosting, any tips would be appreciated. I bought a bottle of cheap vodka to try and some cheap maxi pads to absorb what towels can't. Because just leaving it open to thaw while still being an active appliance isn't a viable option for me right now. Dreading it..

[@TMM716]

Everything looks great!! I'm cleaning out my freezer, this gave me some great ideas! Can't wait to try. As always Miss Lisa, thank you for sharing ❤❤

[@debbiec4224]

Great video as always! Looking forward to your next video! I hope you and Andrew enjoyed the movie!

[@tla9895]

🥳🥳Yay!!! New vid!! Can't wait to watch!!🥰

[@MarySmith-gu5nb]

You have made me so much better a cook!!!!

[@lisavanderschaaf9536]

You are so adorable... And come up with great recipes ❤

[@daisyd90]

Loving the inspiration!!

[@shannonbradley4699]

Great video as always, Lisa! I'm wearing a Phillies shirt right now too.

[@luckypenny4263]

Great idea shopping in your freezer I forget what’s even in there sometimes lol❤

[@FairyRosee_]

Getting $31 off a turkey is amazing, even pre inflation!! Keeping my eye out, but I should have hit up the "rollback" turkey sale after last thanksgiving. Your recipe looks like it comes out so juicy!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Great dinners! Thank you for the video! Have an amazing week.

[@stephaniknight5809]

Hey lisa can you do a garden vid soon. So we can see what you are growing and how far along it is right now. Mine is doing quite well

[@ThatLisaDawn]

I'm planning to! I'm making major changes and upgrades to my garden through May and will get a video out soon after.

[@stephaniknight5809]

@@ThatLisaDawn i dont want to be a tuber but i love your vids. I have a small garden but i think i am going to clock about it soon

[@sarahkrick8667]

Thank you

[@teresa_ok_2691]

Girl. I have searched as far as my legally blind eyes can go. I love your plates.What brand and pattern if you know, are they? Thank you! Love the videos.

[@sarahkraemer4824]

I want to have a dinner party with her it's on my bucket list!!! lol

[@ThatLisaDawn]

That would be so fun! 💙

[@djz5456]

These are great videos! I can’t wait to see part three!

[@ritabrown2226]

I read about freezer burnt meat and the article said it only affects taste. I didn't know that but wanted to investigate it.

[@queenbratbracken]

I like to make turkey tetrazzini with leftover turkey.

[@MarySmith-gu5nb]

I just cannot get over how cheap food is in NC! Here in Boston, I have never ever seen turkey for less than 99 cents a pound.

[@jeanthobaben]

Have you started you garden yet this year? I've got a bag I labeled "Korean Chicken Wings" in my freezer. Need to decide if I try in on legs or thighs?

[@Jennifer-tf8ud]

I love that barbeque sauce.

[@robinswan5831]

This was fun! Can't wait to see the next installment!

[@boulderdamcottage4926]

Thank you again Lisa! Love the instapot!

[@thewickedwitchofse8998]

Chicken is one of those items that can be problem freezing. Probably because in almost all the stores, it is previously frozen and they sell it as "fresh" without telling you. It has helped me to freeze them in chicken broth (just bouillon and water that I make) and then put them in a freezer bag w/out air. Sometimes, too, if I am thinking ahead, I will put them in a liquid marinade and then freeze them. It has helped me reduce freeze burn. We also talk to the meat workers in the store and frequently they'll hook us up with still frozen from the back! I do this a lot with fish--another item very hard to get "fresh" so the people working in the back will give us the fully frozen seafood. The stores get away with this "fresh" baloney a lot. Then there is the adulteration of meat with liquid that is allowed and when you cook it it ends up about 1/3 the original size, lol! Love your ideas and that seeing your videos reminds me of attending to my freezer as well. 🥰

[@MaryTheresa1986]

Prior to this video I'd never seen a monkfish before. It is now my sleep paralysis demon. Thank you internet! 👹👹

[@sharonpalmer589]

I had to replay the part where you said Andrew snacks on the uncooked pasta. LOL I don't think I've ever heard of anyone eating raw pasta. :)

[@fairylandpixie]

Sautee mushrooms garlic with broccoli it's delicious

[@cherylowilley6007]

After cooking the salmon on your cast iron griddle, how do you clean the griddle?

[@ShellyS2060]

Monk fish, always has a smile tho

[@lsquared6975]

All looks delicious!

[@victoriaelizondo5619]

Hi... you can also make turkey enchiladas have a good day

[@vintagegal5616]

That looks so yummy!

[@beatrizduran9937]

Great video as always!

[@Olive_O_Sudden]

Andrew "snacks" on uncooked pasta? I get eating dry ramen noodles, because they're already cooked and have the texture of a cracker and are sometimes seasoned, but dry pasta doesn't taste like anything and shards of it could shred up your gums even worse than Cap'n Crunch cereal. I'm not shaming him, I'm just curious what the appeal is.

[@Marshlilly]

I love these videos

[@stone.durfey5862]

Super yummy meals😉

[@laurac5451]

my sister in law wrapped her meat perfectly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil I think that was just about bullet proof for keeping frost off of things.

[@Littlefish-p9j]

❤ love your videos ,

[@MarySmith-gu5nb]

Did I miss the recipe for the Korean spice mixture?

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Oops! This finished uploading late last night and I scheduled it for first thing in the morning and forgot to add the link. It's in the description now and I'll add it here as well: futuredish.com/korean-sundubu-paste-make-jjigae-in-5-min/

[@danical8739]

You make cooking so much fun! You are just so real and that’s what I like the most! I’ve actually learned a few techniques from you! Thank you and keep the videos up girl!!

[@ThatLisaDawn]

Thank you! 💙

[@marybrodie9191]

I think you are terrific, but I don't understand not washing chicken, that's been living outside all of its life and never had a Bath, and then you just cook it and eat it. Pheasant smell at all?

[@shaunaleessnackidies]

Wait you can eat uncooked pasta?

[@gubbie2u]

You have said you were using a "pressure cooker" several times. But isn't that really an Instapot??

[@stacyrussell460]

@@gubbie2u same thing. It's like a crockpot or slow cooker.

[@laurawilliams7122]

🙂

[@bohnblue4153]

Love it!! xoxo

[@jadeobsession9088]

do u mean andrew eats raw pasta or cooks it on the side to snack on?

[@ThatLisaDawn]

He snacks on completely raw pasta 😩🤣

[@simonalyneenderz3247]

Lisa, are you going to make hot sauce this year?!?!🌶🌶🌶Caliente!