Make-Ahead Freezer Meals For The HOLIDAYS! Be One Step Ahead

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[@ThisMainerMom]

I have always done my own broth because my mother did! I put in an onion, a couple carrots, celery and a couple of potatoes. Then I will puree the cooked up veggies that were in the broth and add them back in for flavor. The caution is use only a bit of the carrot unless you don't mind orange broth!! 😉 The potato acts as a thickener!

[@tiff2106]

I also learned it from my mum! I like to substitute carrots with parsley roots. Similar flavour when cooked but much less sweet and not orange.

[@jocelynsanchez7018]

Thanks@! Will try

[@mssKimberlicious8523]

Yes! Something to watch while I make breakfast in the morning.

[@rachelschichtl911]

I love the idea of the ice cream bucket for your soup. I'm going to have to do that.

[@amyschmelzer6445]

I started salvaging the turkey carcasses years ago when we ate Thanksgiving dinner at someone else’s house years ago. It is easy to make turkey stock. It never turns out exactly the same though because it varies with how the turkey was prepared, how much meat is still clinging to the bones, if I have onions, carrots, and celery to add as well as how much of each I add, etc. It’s still good either way.

[@Thekatastrophikbudget]

This has nothing to do with your video, which I loved, but I wanted to thank you for these videos. I’ve been going through a massive wave of depression and anxiety lately. I’m at the best point in my life which makes it even harder. My hormones don’t help being 3.5 months pregnant. Your videos calm the monsters in my head and have become a healthy outlet to release some Stress. Your videos really do mean something to some of us 💛🍋 love from Hawaii

[@jillz580]

I've been meal planning. I'm actually going thru our freezers to see what we have (more like what has been buried) and coming up with meal ideas. like tonight I'm making meatball hoagies because I found 2 bags of my home made meatballs that I made a while ago. I also took out a pork shoulder/butt and have that defrosting to have tomorrow night as pulled pork sandwiches. I loved that pesto chicken tortellini bake recipe idea (plus my husband loves anything pesto). I actually feel like I'm on top of my meal planning game for once, instead of turning to take-out during the holiday season. Plus since I'm eating healthier its making a huge difference on how I feel. I'm totally calling this a win-win as we are eating out far less and cleaning out the freezers!! :) By the way if you love pesto as much as we do you need to try the Creamy Pesto Chicken and Bow Ties recipe from Campbells Soup---its to die for!! My husband is begging me to make this again.

[@PandaBear62573]

I have some freezer meals ready to go already. I'm always meal planning, but right now my daughter is working a lot and her schedule is all over the place. Some days working till 11pm and other days she has to start work at 7am. So I'm making our meal plan around her schedule. The nights she's working it's just hubby and I, so those nights it's either leftovers or sometimes something I prefer but no one else likes. Like tomorrow I'm making tuna casserole, a small one with like 4 servings, cause no one else likes tuna.

[@valeriecross9811]

I just ordered the beginning of the year planner 🙈 really hope this can help me get my life together.

[@user-ub6ow2zq5b]

Definitely making some of these freezer meals along with a few others I've seen in your videos to prepare us for our new baby in February. It will definitely save us alot of time! We just finished decorating our tree and we might wrap some gifts after

[@kimberlymoore9776]

On the chicken chili is there a way to get the written recipe. Mainly needing the size of green chilies cans. It looked so yummy and different. Thinking of making it today. 🥰

[@theresedeleon456]

Looks like two small cans 7 oz or so, or you could probably use one larger can.

[@delnacarruthers9335]

I love that chopping gadget! I chop carrots and peppers in it for soup too! It's great for prepping vegetables for the freezer! Love your videos! Thank you!

[@anetzband1383]

I always cook bones and veggie scraps at least 12-32 hours in the slow cooker for broth. If I manage to have extra I can it. It's wonderful especially to do things like cooking a batch of rice in broth instead of water. I also refrigerate it and skim off the fat before further cooking.

[@justpatty7328]

Yes, add a few splashes of apple cider vinegar and cook broth until bones break upon a little force. My last batch went 48 hours.

[@anetzband1383]

Yes. I forgot to say that. Sometimes I do 48 hours too. Delicious.

[@cherylwass6596]

I'm not a big fan of Prego either but when I do use it,I just doctor it up with some extra garlic powder, onion powder, and whatever else I feel like adding..maybe you could try it ❤

[@saraicano114]

Waiting from southern California Love your channel. You bring us a lot of motivation. ❤️

[@cedricksims1550]

Yes everything looks so good please make some sweet potatoes pies on your next video . That turkey soup can we add egg noodle to that as well

[@memoriesembraced7896]

I have that same knife (forged in fire) love it. Good heavy duty knife. I needed this video. I'm at a loss of what to make my family lately

[@suziebuckingham9053]

I love to meal prep, but sometimes I can’t find a day to do it. If so, I just cook the recipes day by day and do double so one goes in the freezer. At least it gets done, and freezer gets filled. Btw, I always drain and rinse the beans cuz that’s where a lot of the “gas” is. If I need liquid I add water, broth, tomato juice or whatever.

[@Cali_909]

I love my Cutco knives as well! Love your vlogs!! 💕💞

[@Mollchaffin6897]

In this video i love that beautiful green celery. Page and the shihtzu and you of course.i so admire your home making and appreciate your hardwork...

[@adriana10677]

Oh my yum! Kids love it! It's a keeper here for sure. Thanks for the chicken chili recipe Kimmy!

[@SandysOutdoorLiving]

when I make the broth , I simmer turkey bones in the water I boiled the potatoes in. When you boil veg a lot of the vitimans are lost in the water so... I use the water. A couple of onions with some of the onion skin to help add a golden colour to the broth and a bay leaf

[@veroniquetravers1556]

I do my turkey soup the same, except I roast the onions and celery in a pan first to have more of a roast taste. 🙂

[@marygayquigley9672]

When making stock I add about 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar and let simmer for as long as you want. The vinegar pulls the vitamins and minerals out of the bones.

[@lisapop5219]

Oh yeah, I was intimidated by making broth, I don't know why. But when I decided to get over my fear of canning I started with chicken broth. Killed 2 birds with 1 stone. I got the idea to make broth from Mary's Nest. She said to take your bones and vegetable scraps (onion skins, carrot peels whatever else) in the freezer until you have time/enough scrap) to make make a good batch. To make it even easier, I use my pasta strainer to put the ingredients in and that way I don't have to scoop it out.

[@darbyking-maillot4105]

This is what I do too (freezing the scraps to save for broth) and it makes the most incredible flavoured broth

[@kristenevans4557]

I always save chicken backs, necks and wing tips as well as any rotisserie carcass in ziplock freezer bags and when I need to I make a big batch of chicken stock. It’s a great way to clean out veggies in the fridge. I also make my turkey stock and soup. I buy deli containers from Amazon and strain and freeze it.

[@bonniepickering6949]

I use the turkey bones and the cutting from my veggies to make broth and its delicious

[@ronicaowens7186]

Oh my gosh you made so much in KZbin time!! You gave me so many good recipes. Chicken chili recipe I’m trying that ASAP🤤

[@meghantewksbury492]

You always have the best recipes!

[@shesinherapron]

Thank you so much 😊

[@kristinanoall]

Yes! My mom would always make Turkey Carcass Soup (which I have renamed Turkey Barley Soup, lol) the day after Thanksgiving. Turkey carcass with some onion, carrots, water and simple seasonings, cook down. So easy, especially if you do it in the Instant Pot, and SO delicious.

[@LizaRecipeCookingTIPSandLife]

I'm watching from Philippines

[@girlmom2941]

Great video, I'm so hungry now lol FYI the classico sun dried tomato pesto is amazing on sandwiches.

[@janiceyoder621]

Yay! I need this video! I was wracking my brain on some make ahead meals to take along to my mom's house over Christmas. No offense to her, but I can cook much better in my own kitchen. Thanks for sharing!

[@melaneymattson3733]

I always use the juice from the beans in Chili. It has so much flavor and helps to thicken the chili since it has some starch from the beans in it. It usually contains some salt so adjust your additional salt to taste.

[@rachelbaker9483]

Thank you for this video! I needed some ideas for freezer meals for two hungry teenagers!

[@dianekreuzer3854]

Oh my everything looks soo good!

[@monazuniga6499]

Hi Kimmy. I learned from utube how to pressure can so now I can my turkey and chicken broth in qt jars and they will be good in the pantry for years. Then whenever I need it i just pop open a jar. This way I have more space for freezer meals in my freezer since i Just got a new freezer from Costco yesterday so Ive been making all your freezer meal recipes....soo convenient and delicious!!!! I love your channel. You are sooo inspiring.Have a blessed day.

[@tonipancoast5491]

I love freezer meal videos!!! Give us more!

[@LindaFoyle]

Thank you, always a joy! Happy Happy Holidays❤🎄

[@paulaelves5179]

now these look delicious,totally different from the english way,but looks a game changer and so simple,quick,,i might even throw some chicken in the lasagnes, mmmm ...thanks for sharing xxx

[@telaracaves66]

Kimmy, I have that same board. My husband gave me that and the knife set from hinkel in Germany for my birthday. I use both all the time.

[@5monkeystv50]

Thank you so much for this!!! This is going to save me some stress and time!

[@tammywikert71]

Made the chicken chili and OMG…. Yes , yes , yes DELICIOUS!!! Thank you so much for sharing. Love your videos!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@binamom2797]

I’m totally winging it but having my food preserved and pantry stocked helps!

[@cedricksims1550]

Barbecue pulled chicken sandwich is so good too have with some potatoes chips your coleslaw

[@robertagillis448]

My first year making turkey broth and canning it. It turned out wonderful.

[@sachiaperrine3848]

Fantastic! Now I want dinner for breakfast...

[@tammifields4142]

Every one of these meals look Absolutely DELICIOUS!😋😋 Thank you for sharing,Happy Holidays!🎄🎄

[@cassiegomez161]

I love making broth! Another fun trick and money saving hack that make it even more simple is to save all the scraps from your carrots, celery and onions in a ziplock bag in your freezer (everything peels, leaves , ends and skins). When your cooking from scratch you’d be surprised how many times you use those 3 ingredients. I just keep adding them in until I need to make stock again, then when I’m ready to make another batch I throw those frozen veggie scraps into my pot with my bones and spices. It is so yummy and the peels give it a beautiful color.

[@cassiegomez161]

You can do the same things with bones so that you always have the things you need to make stock!

[@ToniReneeAtHome]

I didn’t get to my turkey leftovers or get my carcass put in the freezer in time. Both went bad 😭 I hate when that happens, but it does. I love your videos. I appreciate your information and wisdom

[@maryannknott1169]

I intend to do the lazagna and the meatloaf , I never had meatloaf that way . I can't wait to try it.

[@sdigiaco]

I love your chopper gadget. What brand is the one you use?

[@MySemiSortedLife]

I'm determined to step up my "make-ahead" meals in the next year - so here for inspiration - I find it tricky given the opposite seasons.... but... I might share my Australian version at some point. Super great meals - sooo achievable. Thanks so much for sharing! ❤️ Mel in Australia 🇦🇺🦘🐨

[@addiemcmurray6278]

I love love white chicken chili.its a family favorite. Love watching all your videos. Merry Christmas to you our and your family.🎄

[@BucketListHomestead]

I have made chicken/turkey broth for years but just made beef stock for the first time this week! I don't know why I haven't done beef before lol

[@janamiles597]

This is a classic recipe I grew up with but I add celery, werchershire splash, and an egg for binding . Topping is different and looks delish!

[@cynthialloyd7382]

Have you done a video on your top cookbook recommendations? I would love to know what they are!

[@beverlysantillano]

Never made lasagna that way without meat. Looks good

[@tiff2106]

I make my own broth from any poultry bones, duck, chicken, goose (very common to have in fall/ winter in Germany) or also from beef or pork bones. I also have a bag in the freezer of vegetable cut offs like onion skins, carrot peels and greens and add that to my broth. Making soups is so much easier and better with homemade broth.

[@irenegruter7700]

Good morning from Chattanooga, TN!

[@Handschug7]

I not only make my own broth (turkey, chicken and even beef) I also can them. Nothing like homemade.

[@Karen-yz5nz]

I make the same meatloaf! I’ve never frozen it first. Definitely going to try that soon!

[@LifesLittleThingz]

Everything looked delicious but that creamy chicken chili had my mouth watering!! Yum!

[@audrahcoleman0224]

I’ve always love your content I think you do such a great job on all your videos and that’s why I am a loyal subscriber and have been for a very long time

[@vickiey4561]

I make my chicken chili almost the same way. It is truly the best chicken chili! When you were first talking about it I wondered if it would be the recipe that I have and it is very close! I understand why you were so excited to make it!

[@midgesilvers9316]

Good morning!! I bet your chickens loved you for the scraps, if you give them scraps!

[@barbarafowler7303]

Good morning Kimmy, have a wonderful day.

[@missycobos1008]

To make shredding turkey easier i cut it into big chunks throw it in a bowl and then use my electric hand mixer

[@millove9838]

Thank you for the video! I need ideas, life saver!😘

[@NicAngels16]

In terms of holiday prep, we are driving to my parents for two nights. But in terms of prepping in general, I have to do some type of prep every week or figuring out food is a struggle between my two jobs.

[@donna8212]

Hello Kimmy! Excellent job on these freezer meals, they all look delicious 👍🏻😁. I’m commenting late today so enjoy your evening 😁.

[@shesinherapron]

Thank you Donna

[@eileenhaney7307]

I love all of those meals. Have to try the chili

[@zeenz8732]

Now that made me hungry, but it’s the first time I’ve ever seen lasagna made without meat.

[@tammyallen2841]

I Love your channel ❤ and all the helpful information for food planning. I am trying to order a planner can you tell where I go to order one?

[@bkbrp64]

You should have used your garbage bowl contents in your chicken broth :) I never drain or rinse my beans when I cook them. If they're going into a dip or a salsa, that's the only time I will drain and rinse them. Right now, my pantry, 2 fridges and 2 freezers are crammed full so I'm trying to use up my stuff in order to restock. I may have to break out the pressure canner to cook some of the stuff in my freezer to make room lol Thank you for sharing your videos for inspiration!

[@cassiareece4310]

I don’t boil the pasta even if not freezing it. I use bechemel sauce instead of the ricotta mozzarella blend and make a meat sauce instead of the red sauce on its own. Give a try-you’ll love it!

[@juliespencer1164]

fab video Kimmy loved it the meat loaf and lasagne look amazing. xxx

[@shesinherapron]

Thank you

[@sonjawoosleyfredrickson7374]

Please, please share the white chicken chili recipe! It looks so yummy!

[@tiffanymengor217]

We use creme cheese in our white chicken chili. It’s so good

[@shesinherapron]

Great idea!!

[@thelittleredhen55]

I made a video a little while back on how to make chicken stock in the instant pot super easily. And it’s a great way to use up your vegetable Reminence

[@golo8]

I just made turkey broth and made a noodle soup. It was good and I still have broth for another meal. I did it in IP Fast and easy.

[@carolynczachura138]

Love your vlogs.

[@moondancemeadow7112]

I need a bigger freezer.....I want to try all of your freezer meals!

[@hootowlholler3760]

You inspired me to cook today. Thank you.♥️ Tootles

[@leslieb4553]

Yours is the only turkey soup I would eat! Deelish!!

[@jessicapatton8189]

We are completely winging it. I get meat weekly at a local butcher...and plan based on what I get there. I do pick up a few extra items each week to put back in the freezer.

[@kellyschroeder221]

I am winging it. But starting in January I hope to do meal planning

[@megkinney4627]

save the onion skins and ends, carrot and celery scraps and stick them in a freezer bag, when you get a gallon bag, cook them in water with some spices and make your own veggie stock. we'd bone broth too and also can the meat. makes meals SOOOOO easy. also find a recipe on KZbin for onion stock. it is ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE and soooo flavorful. its my new favorite base for soups. (or French onion soup)

[@deidrecruickshank7975]

Hi Kimmy, merry Christmas! Why didn't you use you vegetable chopper after doing the onions for the carrots and the celery?? They're vegetables too! Lol

[@jenniferv6949]

Thank you for your inspiration! I'm curious about your onion chopper! Can you tell us who makes it?!

[@judithcordell1139]

Yes I make my own broth. Save your bones in the freezer from chickens, turkey or beef till you have what you need. Also save those onion scraps and skins, celery scraps and other veggies in the freezer for vegetable broth. I used 3 quarts in make ahead meals today.

[@arlinesilvernail3161]

Hi , how much does your homemade sauce recipe make ? . How much do you freeze ? . Do you freeze In plastic containers or plastic zipper bags ? . What do you like best . Oh do you ever double your sauce recipe so you have extra for your freezer ? . Ty , Sharon

[@DerMelissa]

Yay! Great video

[@DerMelissa]

If you keep the bean liquid in it helps thicken the chicken chili🙂

[@eileenkillen1481]

Did i miss the start of your prep for the chicken chilli soup?? I only seen you add cream at the end?? Looks delicious Kim. 🙏🇮🇪🎅🤶🎄❤️

[@lesiajohnson8550]

I think everybody wants to make the chicken chili. I think I'll try that meatloaf never had it with oats. 👍🏾❤❤❤

[@pennymims15]

Love watching your channel.Do you have a video on your moms rolls

[@luv2craftcards]

Did you put the heavy cream after the chicken chili was cooked or you cook everything together?

[@maureencairney9549]

I can't find the link for the meatloaf, can you tell me the temperature and cooking time for this delicious looking recipe, thanks...

[@lindseyc6139]

The trinity is celery, onion and green peppers. You’re referring to mirepoix (meer-pwah) which is carrots celery onion!

[@susansgalaxy2219]

Good morning Kimmy❤❤