FREEZER CLEAN-OUT COOKING | What Did I Find? | What Did I Make?

It was definitely time for a FREEZER CLEAN-OUT!! I found all kinds of good stuff in there and made a lot of delicious meals and treats for my family. Every now and again I need to force myself to do this and make meals from the things that get pushed into the back of the freezer. What's lurking in your freezer that you need to use up?
BLUEBERRY CRUNCH COBBLER
1 1\2 c. flour
1 1\4 c. quick oats
1 c. brown sugar
1\2 c. melted butter (next time I'll melt it)
6 c. fresh or frozen blueberries, I rinsed my frozen blueberries and only had 4-5 cups and they still turned out great and everybody loved these.
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1\4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
Vanilla ice cream or Cool Whip
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, oats, br. sugar and butter and mix together until crumbly. Press 2 cups crumbs into ungreased 9x13 pan. Place blueberries over crust. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, cornstarch and salt; cook over medium heat stirring, until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil. Turn off heat; add vanilla and pour over blueberries. Sprinkles with remaining crumbs. Bake 50-60 minutes until blueberries are bubbling and topping is light golden. Serve warm or cold.
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[@sherriebulechek8353]

It’s satisfying to see you empty the freezer and make meals with the food you have. You make some great meals!

[@kathysparks6338]

Thank you for reminding us to check out what is STILL in the freezer and needs to be used, its a good way to save money on the next trip to grocery store. So nice to see Maria giving her momma a hug..so sweet. Love and Prayers from Indiana. God bless.

[@karenkissick6884]

I love what Mothers Day means to you and I praise the Lord that he gave me the opportunity to be a mom.

[@beccam507]

You are motivating me to do this with my upper freezer! There's so much random stuff in there. Sometimes it's just easier to shut the door and forget it, especially since I have four young kids and lots of other things taking my attention! Thank you for all the encouragement and inspiration that you give to us younger moms... I think your channel is one of the best on KZbin! I've been watching for years 🤗

[@faithrada]

On Mother's Day... never a bad idea to TEACH children to be grateful for all their mothers do. Gratitude is a powerful lesson. That Mother's so often do serve their children should NOT be taken for granted... EVER.

[@sharontavares6258]

You cook like my Mom did. Nothing is wasted. She felt Jesus gave us this food. You are a true blessing to all of us and your family. Sharon Pismo beach California PS my mom passed in 2014. Everyday I tell her I love and miss her.

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

Just last night my daughter and I emptied one freezer to allow it to thaw so that it can be cleaned. We moved some things to another freezer, but we also cooked a huge pot of home grown and frozen green beans with some frozen ham steak for seasoning. It was pretty nice to unplug that empty freezer! Your videos often bring me a little peace when things are chaotic. You're real. I like that! You work hard, love your family, and get a lot done. I like that, too! God bless!

[@ifthecreekdontrise]

The hug

[@acountrylife]

I feel the same and it's always nice to meet someone with those same values.

[@faithrada]

A 'clean out the freezer' dinner can be a great adventure. 👍

[@Vixxen___904]

My favorite kind of video! I really need to do this with my deep freezer 😩

[@acountrylife]

Go for it!!

[@deidrecruickshank7975]

Well done on clearing out that freezer. The blueberry muffins and cranberry bread, and the luscious looking rhubarb custard bar looked delectable. 👌

[@acountrylife]

Sounds like you like sweets as much as I do. 😊

[@chrischarbonneau8873]

I loved this video. I like quick ideas. Less waste with food. Most meals are usually the good ones with little ingredients.

[@stephaniecamplin9212]

Absolutely loved your opening statement about being a Mom and serving them. As we had a cookout on Mother's Day,as I did the cooking. My 3 daughters are why my life is has so much value. P.S as a Butcher here in Ohio, NOTHING wrong with a little ice on your products in the freezer.

[@acountrylife]

That's helpful info because I've had a few comments about icy food and wondering if it's still good. Thanks. Happy Mother's Day (a little late).

[@megm4940]

Love these kinda freezer/ pantry cooking videos! I recently cleaned out my kitchen fridge & freezer & now we’re working on a meal plan for the deep freezer!

[@alexalivingston2048]

I love that you saw the frosted food but did not waste it! So inspirational and thank you for being a good steward and no wasting food. New subscriber

[@acountrylife]

Welcome Alexa. Thanks for watching 😀

[@mamofoneteen5178]

I cannot bare to throw out food. We have a saying, ‘look after the pennies and they’ll look after the pounds’! I freeze all sorts, half an onion, even the outer skins they add great flavour and colour to stock, fresh veg that’s about to be a bit over, again for soup or stock, those jelly type stock cubes, a little bit of red wine, it’s great for casseroles, even part of a can of pineapple, fresh herbs at the end of summer. Your freezer is your friend. I’ve made croutons today after a ‘failed’ sourdough loaf, they taste amazing. It’s a fantastic message/tip you’re sharing Jennifer.

[@matthewhottle4948]

The icecream sandwich had me laughing out loud!!😂😂😂

[@whitneydial8847]

I love a good gathering of the fragments!❤

[@rubytaylor4566]

Loved it, using up what we have in our freezers is a good thing, sometimes when I start looking in my freezer I have so much I like you I start pulling out food to cook and it works very well and the food is good for use and very delicious. Thank you Jennifer, you made meals that word simple to make and very very delicious from my view.😊❤🙏🏻 Ms. Ruby

[@jeannebrown484]

Well this was fun!!! Some of those green peppers and jalapeño peppers would bread great in cornbread or corn muffins. When you add corn,bacon and cheese they are like a mini meal.

[@Whatsthedeal106]

Omg those blueberry 🫐 muffins look perfect and amazing! 💕

[@meganmkinney]

Great meal ideas and I appreciated the jokes at the end! :-)

[@christileach4644]

Jennifer - I really enjoyed this video. Sometimes I don’t always enjoy using up bits and bobs, but I *am* of that certain age 😀 and to me, it’s part of being a good steward. Thank you for sharing! ❤ xo

[@acountrylife]

I don’t really enjoy the “use it up” either, but like you said it needs to be done.

[@kimmccarty1524]

Happy Mother’s Day Jennifer you are a Great Mom ❤️

[@lindascott6637]

I love cleaning out the fridge/freezer! Sparks my creativity and i don't waste.

[@susanbenton8181]

Loved it. Thanks for sharing all those recipes. That bread looked awesome. I could just taste it. You have such s beautiful family.

[@tracegates8841]

OHH that is so cute, whichever of your kids visit you first gets that special little loaf.. I also tell either of my kiddos.. you were my "first friend" today so you get to have this special treat.

[@soniaibarra1926]

Blessings and have a Great Weekend Jennifer. 🙏🌷🌻

[@martiestes8932]

The emptying of the freezer is a job well done! I have lived in Ky for 56 years and never heard of Ky potato soup, but it sure looks good! I love cooking soups with ham bones and ham hocks, the flavor is so good. The amish store we have locally sells the fat from the country hams they serve, and it is so good for flavoring as well. I can't wait to get in the garden to pick my green beans with a big ham hock this summer. All your food and desserts looks so good. Thank you for sharing. Love your cookbook!

[@acountrylife]

It's funny the names we give recipes. Sounds like your garden is really coming along.

[@janetgrigoratos9318]

I empty an entire big tomato paste into a gallon ziplock bag. Smoosh it flat and freeze it flat. When I need some tomatoe paste you just break off what you need!!

[@acountrylife]

Another viewer said that, too; I love that idea.

[@nakita1959]

So somehow I missed this video happy Mother’s Day to a great mom❤❤❤❤

[@brandibrockway3479]

I love to shop from home. Thanks for sharing .

[@juliewright1895]

Great video, Jennifer! I snickered at your jokes!!😂

[@reginalancaster5626]

Isn't that fun to see what you can do with what you have?? I love doing that and it was great to watch what you came up with. Very impressive!!

[@acountrylife]

Yes! It’s amazing the good food that can be made when we put our mind to it.

[@yvettegerry9862]

Great video loved it ! Thank you for sharing 🌸⭐️🌸

[@irasemabiggs6434]

Jennifer, love this video. Please make more like this one. Blessings

[@suziekrieger4110]

I enjoyed this video! We all have scraps in our freezer we need to use!

[@hello_0768]

Enjoyed this vid everything looks great... especially the cranberry bread😃

[@acountrylife]

Thanks KW n

[@mariakoufalis1487]

WOW Jennifer, one of your best videos. Great job and fabulous editing.

[@acountrylife]

Thanks; I appreciate that.

[@kellyschaefer5735]

Another wonderful video. Thank you Jennifer. Love you. ❤

[@acountrylife]

Good morning Kelly. Thank you.

[@patriciamcintire]

Maria's eys are just gorgeous, I think she takes after you Jennifer, loved this video, Igot alot of inspiration from it,Have a great weekend .

[@christieflesch3750]

Great video it gives me inspiration to use stuff in my freezer thanks ☺️

[@Anna_3367]

❤ I love your videos! Great inspiration 😊

[@UghUgh1234]

I looooove these types of videos!!!

[@thewoodenspoon9679]

I loved this video! I’m trying to do the same with several freezers right now! Loved your ideas!

[@papillonlover8161]

Thanks Jennifer. You can stuff jalapeños with cream cheese or dice them up in rose wine.

[@chrisquastad7104]

This has inspired me to do a freezer clean out! Memorial weekend will be a great time to start. Thanks so much for this video and all of your awesome videos!!!

[@natashawilliams7139]

Im sure i can smell the cranberry bread cooking 😊😮

[@monicamontoya1578]

I really enjoyed this video! Now, I’m wanting to do the same with my freezer! Gonna try the gummy bear joke on my kids! So adorable and I did chuckle at your “comb over joke! God Bless to your family! Love your kitchen Madonna on the counter. Warmed my heart. I have one too!❤

[@acountrylife]

Maybe I’ll have to start adding a joke to my videos.

[@tinacusimano6784]

Love this kind of video!

[@debbieembury6885]

I love rhubarb anything!

[@helenbeks5374]

Very inspiring, Jennifer. Thanks for sharing!

[@cynthiafrance6741]

thank you always for sharing , have a great day

[@tracegates8841]

Oh Jennifer, my family never laughs at my jokes either. I steel myself and forge on, just like you.

[@kathycourington4748]

Thank you for the inspiration, as always... Love your videos!

[@karenchakey]

I need to do this my frezzers have stuff in it that need used up..thanks Jen God bless, Maria such a doll baby

[@EggFeathersHomestead]

Ooooh! That soup would be good with some beans as well 😋

[@sarahlarson1082]

The rhubarb dessert sounds amazing!

[@mcg267]

Really loved this video!

[@jloh1999]

Loved this video!

[@lynnebrown-hardy1566]

Awesome job clearing out the freezer and making all that amazing looking food. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@lizmelia7545]

Great video loved it 👍

[@MidwestGirl]

Thanks for sharing!

[@anniem2675]

Such a great video, thanks 💜

[@sandrarutz6993]

Great video!

[@katenowatzke6583]

So many neat ideas, Jennifer. You inspire me to do the same. 😊

[@pamelabrown4941]

I need to do this. I have been wanting to clean out the freezer what a great way to do it. Thank you

[@arkeishasmith5946]

Duck Duck Goose....lol😂

[@Dindasayswhynot]

YES!!! LOL

[@karenm7433]

Nice job on the freezer clean out!

[@SchnauzerMom]

I went to the thrift store recently and bought a vintage crockpot because crockpots nowadays cook way to hot. It’s actually from the late 70’s to early 80’s. It works so well. It actually slow cooks 😊

[@acountrylife]

Yes, I agree. I got a Westbend slow cooker as a wedding gift and loved that so much. I had it for about 20 years before the base was dropped and cracked. That was a sad day.

[@debgordon6542]

I still have my original Crock Pot from when I married in 1987. Have only had to replace the top. Found one on EBay in the Vintage section. She's still going strong, me... not so much lol

[@cherylagnew5980]

Happy Mother’s Day ! 🥰♥️.

[@vickisilcox936]

Maria is truly a natural beauty

[@ubwaterman]

Really enjoyed this video!! Love this channel. Sher.

[@reginastephens935]

This is a very inspiring video!

[@carolynmills513]

I'm inspired. I so need to do this. I keep moving the same packages over and over.

[@nancyculp6968]

You can use the jalapeños into a pepper jelly to serve over cream cheese with crackers or you can pickle them and you can use them in chili, Mexican cornbread which would be good with your soup.

[@db33400]

I found a slick way to freeze rhubarb. And strawberries for that matter. I wash the rhubarb and cut it. Then lay on a towel to partially dry it off. When fairly dry I lay on a sheet cake pan and flash freeze. I just lay the strawberries on a pan and flash freeze without washing or cutting up. When frozen I put each fruit individually in bags so I can measure exactly what I need without having to thaw a big lump of product out. Congratulations on all you got done! God's blessings.....🥰🥰🥰

[@db33400]

P.S. I wash my ziploc bags too. 😀😀😀

[@cindakellogg1307]

Jennifer, I thought you had a food saver?? I am so funny about frozen stuff covered in ice...guess you proved me wrong! HA

[@Sarah_Emerald]

Tip for leftover tomato paste: Put it in a baggie and press it down into a roll using the edge of your counter top...then when frozen, you can just break off a Tbs at a time!

[@acountrylife]

Super tip! Thanks.

[@cumberlandquiltchic1]

I buy tomato paste in the tube, but I don’t use a lot of it… it ends up being a savings for me with no waste. I think it’s a good idea about freezing though.

[@thevikmanstorpkitchen.403]

Loved this video❤

[@tammyr2966]

Thank you for the inspiration to clean and use what’s in my freezer! You made so many good meals! I was thinking, you could make a black bean, corn salsa, with those jalapeños and cotija cheese! Great for backyard barbecues! You are such an awesome mom! Maria is so sweet with her hugging mom at the end of this video! Our kids, is definitely what Mother’s Day is all about!

[@patriciacorpe6228]

wow what a great job 0f cleaning your freeze out with a lot meals it alwasys surprise me how I get so much stuff leftover in my freezer too.

[@kelliconlan8133]

Comb over .....LOL!!! 😂😂😂

[@roxannegray2796]

I like that lid.

[@angelawix2075]

I need to do this!!

[@patricebagwell4366]

Thanks to you, I inventoried my indoor freezer, wiped it out and started a meal plan based on those items. Thanks for the inspiration and help saving money!!

[@acountrylife]

That's awesome. Well done!

[@deniselakatos5418]

Hi Jennifer. Great video and yes, I did laugh at the "fold over-comb over" play on words. Have a blessed day.

[@acountrylife]

Good afternoon Denise; I'm glad to read here that many of you laughed at my comb over joke.

[@beverleypicard2116]

Hope you had a restful and relaxing mothers Day .

[@acountrylife]

It was wonderful. Thanks.

[@donnabradshaw5200]

I recently did the same thing. It took me nearly three months, but finally both my freezers are pretty well used up. Great video!

[@acountrylife]

Time to restock now.

[@nancyculp6968]

You can cook your cranberries into a whole cranberry sauce, then turn it into a gelatin salad with jello. Top with a dollop of cool whip.

[@debgordon6542]

I love these videos. You give me so much inspiration and make me "creative cook". Thank you :-)

[@rhondasyberg2498]

Thanks for this. I found bologna and tater tots in the freezer for lunch today. Fried bologna on the last piece of bread and the heals(ends) of the bread put together like a club sandwich.

[@acountrylife]

Perfect and no waste!

[@annehoyle3581]

I giggled at your "fold over, comb over" joke. I love seeing anything you make using cranberries.

[@acountrylife]

🤣😂🤣

[@mnchop8503]

I loved this episode! I think it would be fun to see you make Italian Dunkers for your family. Yes I say Eye-talian too! These were always a favorite growing up and on the school lunch menu. Just make garlic cheese bread on French bread and slice in serving sizes. Dunk in leftover spaghetti sauce! It's a fun way to remake leftover sauce. Have a happy Memorial Day weekend, Brockman's!

[@acountrylife]

Ooh, I'd be all over that. Sounds so good.

[@donnastratton8397]

When we have spaghetti, I prefer to dunk the garlic bread in the sauce instead of the noodles. I'm all about the sauce. 😂

[@lanagraham1661]

Thanks for the inspiration! I need to check out my pantry areas, too, in addition to the freezer. I loved your jokes, Jennifer!😅😂

[@terrinewell3044]

I love to clean out my freezer that way. I often make a casserole with a bit of leftover spaghetti sauce, some roasted red pepper soup that didn't get finished, a couple of sausages or even hot dogs, some frozen diced peppers, whatever seems to go together. Add some pasta from the cupboard, put it in a casserole dish with whatever bits and pieces of leftover cheese are in the fridge...even those plastic-wrapped cheese slices, and cheez whiz! It never seems like just leftovers reheated. If I have leftover frozen hotdog or burger buns, I will thaw them and spread with homemade garlic butter and toast them up in the oven to go with. So good!

[@mollysmith6055]

Loved this video! But it took me half a day to watch it because every time I sat down at the computer hubby thought of something he wanted to discuss, haha. This was definitely inspiring and it got me to use up the ends of a bag of shredded cheese, one leftover pork country rib and a good handful of chopped red bell peppers from the freezer. Along with a couple of potatoes chopped and air fried and scrambled eggs it came up to be a quick Denver scramble/hash for late breakfast. We have a side by side fridge and the freezer compartment is huge...I've never managed to make much of a dent in it yet. I keep trying though. Hope you are having a great week.

[@blynn80]

That rhubarb dessert especially sounds amazing! I will have to try it as we still have rhubarb in freezer from last year. With the frozen meat/water trick...I've always put just enough water to cover the bottom of the pan and cook with the lid on. If the water gets low, just add just enough to keep the meat going.

[@noreenp.9858]

Many of us could all eat out of our freezers and pantries for awhile. I always like to reinvent food and not waste. Sometimes it can be a fun adventure in cooking. I like to meal prep on my days off as I work full time. Thanks for this video. Would like to see more like this. My tip for berries that aren’t bad but maybe soft and not enough for pie and you don’t have time: I cook them with some sugar and a little cornstarch until it thickens a little. Great with some granola on top or over ice cream or pancakes.

[@marydrew2583]

Watching you take out your freezer food, can't help notice the amount of freezer burn in every bag. Amazon sells very reasonable priced seal-a-meal or food saver with bags and you could vacuum pack all your items that will keep them longer and no freezer burn. Just 'sain'.......