BACK TO SCHOOL FREEZER MEALS / COOK WITH ME

[@womensarmycorpsveteran2904]

Just a time saving tip...I mix all the stuff for my brekkie burritos into one large bowl and use a 1/2 cup measuring cup to fill the tortillas in one go.

[@crystalholmesMCGA]

You should wrap your breakfast burritos/sandwhiches in parchment paper. It can go from freezer to microwave and no having to get other materials off. Simple!

[@judithgreaves8267]

My almost 8 yr old grandaughter lives with me and she loves cooking breakfast (almost by herself). Today she was practicing cracking the eggs by herself.She has been helping me in the kitchen since she was a toddler...she started washing dishes and now she is cooking !! So it is great to get the kids helping in the kitchen!

[@beckiehubley5798]

That's so great! My mom didn't do well teaching me to cook...she was too much of a perfectionist. I learned from friends and on my own as an adult. My daughter has been helping cook since she was 2. She is now 15, and can cook pretty much as well as me. Letting them "help" from a young age pays off! My daughter was actually more of a help than hindrance by about 7 or 8. She starting getting her own snacks around age 2. She was good about asking first for what she needed to ask for.

[@thegratefulread]

I love doing the dishes with my daughter especially as she gets older. It’s a nice time to catch up and she always feels so good for helping out 🖤

[@missbrazil528]

I let my son help with dishes but I have him “dry” them in the dishwasher. When he’s not around or asleep I run the machine lol. I once grabbed a plate he washed with food from the night before all over it... yuck 🤢 lol

[@howmanyspecialpeoplechange9205]

I'm doing a huge apartment reorganization/declutter so I can apply for a second job for the holiday season and improve my financial situation! Aka I'm about to be very busy but alot less stressed because I searched for "shes in her apron back to school freezer prep" and got all these tips to make sure I'll be still eating well 🤗 thank you so much for years of help and care, love your channel kimmy! 💖

[@shesinherapron]

That’s awesome!

[@DvLnDsGyZ]

Pizza bagel tip: Cover the bagel hole with a pepperoni so you dont lose much of the toppings :)

[@LifeWithMrsB]

this is such a good idea!

[@shesinherapron]

Awesome tip!

[@catandthemouse9996]

I thought she would’ve done that because she covered the hole with the pepperoni at the beginning. 😆

[@rebeccahherdener2068]

That is BRILLIANT! I feel silly for not thinking of that sooner!😆💜💚 thank you for the tip!!!

[@karenswidzinski6071]

Or just use English muffins instead of bagels.

[@marciesullivan3492]

Love that you reuse ziplocs and the bread bags! I put my Saran wrapped burritos back into the tortilla bag and it works great!

[@nkailihiwa]

If you wrap the burritos in parchment paper instead you can heat them in that.

[@Jadeskorpion]

I was just thinking that as she was wasting all that extra saran wrap 😄

[@thistledewcreations]

Ive been using parchment paper for more and more things!

[@leslieholland7843]

How big is your family? I'm single, but disabled, so on good days I cook in batches, but on pain days I need something easy to eat. It's so nice to have something homemade when you feel bad!

[@justagirl4279]

I just made a batch of breakfast burritos. I used eggs, cheese, turkey sausage crumbles in the mix. Then when I assembled them, I added picante sauce and a bit more cheese. I wrapped mine in foil then put into the freezer. When i heated it, removed the foil, then wrapped the burrito in paper towels for about 2 minutes. They were delish. The extra cheese and picante sauce added moisture as they have a tendency to dry out.

[@cindygray8322]

We eat our burritos at home so I assemble and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Then I place the cookie sheet with all the burritos in the freezer for about 6 hours or so. Then I just put the burritos in a gallon sized freezer bag all together and they don't stick to each other.

[@darcyrosemontoya1649]

I was mind blown when you put the french toast back in the bag. It seems so obvious now, but I never would have thought of that!

[@jengem1978]

You and Derek are so sweet, with a beautiful family. Thank you for sharing your life with us.

[@louisedillon2413]

I dice several onions and then store in a quart baggie in the refrigerator to use all week for several recipes. Just knowing I have diced onions motivates me to make something delicious. Once when we were going on vacation, I chopped up onions, peppers, and carrots and froze the. Because they wouldn’t be good when we returned. That worked well.

[@marciesullivan3492]

I had a bunch of onions that I was worried wouldn’t get used up so I diced them and froze them. They work so well! Even in fresh recipes like pasta or potato salad. I won’t go back to chopping fresh onion every.single.time. I need it!

[@kiehlkrusade1806]

My grandma uae to buy diced onions for the freezer and i always asked why ahe didnt do it herswlf and she said cuz i do t wanna cry....i guess it worked.

[@msmandy00]

Louise Dillon I do the same! I even go crazy and dice up ten pounds of onions and freeze them and pull from them as I need them. So much easier.

[@luciacrosland3454]

I do that with onions, too! Great to do peppers, and other veggies ahead as well! :)

[@hburtch50]

I chop up onions and veggies to store in the refrigerator too!!! It makes cooking during the week so much easier.

[@carolinemartin6886]

We used to wrap our breakfast burritos in cling wrap too, but the fold top baggies work just as well, and they are WAY faster!

[@Grasshoppertrish]

Great idea!

[@caroltochterman0000]

I wrap mine individually in tin foil that way I can put the whole thing in the oven. From freezer to oven.

[@michellepugh77]

Have you seen the reusable sandwich bags? They are made out of silicone and you can wash them when they bring them home. That would work well for sandwiches in the fridge for the week.

[@aliciaryan3192]

I absolutely love your freezer meals series & it gives me meal ideas too. Greetings from South Africa

[@LifeWithMrsB]

I always get such good ideas!

[@aliciaryan3192]

@@LifeWithMrsB absolutely, for sure

[@amyd44]

For your non-stick griddle - the propellant they put in cooking spray breaks down the non-stick coating on pans. To make them last longer, brush on oil.

[@krissyd3391]

Coconut oil may work good too.

[@Jadeskorpion]

I use a silicone brush and ghee. It naturally has a layer of liquid butter at the top since we have such a warm house 😊

[@jessrogers4227]

I love your tip about having something on the TV in the background. I do this with KZbin and podcasts.

[@michellesmusings3834]

I listen to my headphones when I prep: music, audiobooks, podcasts. Now that I’m back to work plus 2 nights per week I work out and the classes run 6-7 then 8-9, so I love freezer meals. Ty, these are all great!

[@jojo-tz2ym]

A few things I do to save time is mix the prepared ingredients together, then 1 scoop and roll. I also wrap in parchment paper and microwave them in it. Best part is dollar tree is selling parchment paper. I use a square of the paper and roll on the diangle (hope that is the right word). Example how restaurants roll thieves. Love watching

[@jodeew.3029]

Hi Kimmy! I love watching your videos...I'm an empty nester at this point in my life but I still use so many of your tips and recipies. For myself I have the cutest mini crock pot and I make single crock pot portions and freeze them so I still eat well! It's not always a priority to cook for myself so these help and make sure I still get real meals! Also I still make a few big crock pot meals so when the kids , grand kids come by I have time to visit with them and not stuck cooking in the kitchen!!! Thank you for being such an inspiration.

[@Anyankah]

I do something similar with the breakfast burritos, except i go ahead and wrap them in a papertowel then wrap with cling wrap and stick in a zippy bag. It keeps the cling wrap from sticking and if there's any moisture from the bag it catches in the papertowel and sort of steams the burrito when it cooks.

[@mommyandlucas1897]

When I make french toast I like to use the cinnamon raisin bread and I like to add cinnamon, pumpkin spice, vanilla and a splash of milk... we are a Miracle Whip family all the way!!

[@colleenchamberlain6959]

I am totally with you on the SPAM issue. I shutter when I think of it. Both my parents worked while I was growing up and my older sister would make us SPAM for dinner so often. And she made it every way possible.

[@noahwiggins3810]

Tip for kids lunches: we buy condiment packages in bulk off Amazon. Let's kids pick what they put on and no risk of things being soggy. We get everything from butter to relish.

[@MirandaWatsonArt]

I do orange peel, cinnamon and vanilla in my french toast.

[@wyomom7260]

I like to use flavored coffee creamers in my French Toast batter. Vanilla, cinnamon cream, coconut, hazelnut.... all lots of fun!

[@tracegates8841]

excellent tip :)

[@cookielou42091]

I do the same lol

[@mostlycleaneats7092]

Wow love that tip!!

[@SelfTaughtWeightloss]

that's a great tip!

[@caroltochterman0000]

Great tip! Thanks for sharing

[@allykatzia5075]

Thank you for this video. I am starting a new job and will be doing 12 hour shifts. This will help immensely, for me and for my kids - they do not go back to school until Sept 8 as I am in Canada ;) Side note: I love Desperate Housewives too. I may start watching it after I finish Sons of Anarchy.

[@Chrxssym]

You’re kids and husband are so blessed to have you. I pray that you know that you’re doing such a great mom and your selfless spirit has planted seeds of love, grace, and forgiveness. God bless you 🕊🙏🏾

[@sassyherbgardener7154]

We always put shredded cheddar or pepper jack cheese in our breakfast burritos, with the eggs and bacon or sausage. I don't think I have ever had a burrito of any kind without cheese, LOL! A little bit of honey in your French toast batter is very delicious!! I love your apron. It is awesome!

[@courtneyevans3087]

I have just recently found your channel and I love it! I don’t have kids but I love watching meal prepping videos and getting some food inspiration anyway. I love your chatting while you’re preparing food, your encouragement for busy people to get help by using some pre-made ingredients where they can and the joy you radiate through your videos. Love from Australia xx

[@melodys3996]

I use my chopper a lot and sometimes chop a whole bag of onions .bell peppers and freeze before the holidays. It’s a blessing when I’m making three or four dressings .

[@Blessedgal_3897]

You always have the best freezer meal ideas. Our kiddos start the 17th virtually these will come in handy. 💖💖💖💖 I loved that end with the skid off a record sound. 😄

[@FancyThatwithCandice]

Okay, your new place looks ADORABLE!!!! And your freezer meals look mouth watering delicious as usual!

[@shesinherapron]

Come on over!!

[@wethemwanderers5923]

Hubby and I filled our freezer up yesterday. After a bad week with my anxiety playing up it put me in such a good place for this new week! I'm here to find some more meals to add to our list 🤓🗒🖊

[@heatherframpton9693]

Shared on Facebook for my moms of school-aged kiddos...and saved for myself and the hubster's extra freezer meals! 😁❤️Thank you! Have a great rest of your Summer. Yes to dipping those breakfast burritos in salsa! 😁🌯

[@PrairieB]

I have a colleague who won't eat anything without salsa.

[@sherryrains9906]

I'm making breakfast bowls today for my husband today, but the breakfast burritos sound good to thank you for the tips.

[@cherylwilson5963]

I love to listen to audio books while I am cooking, doing chores, and driving to and from work.

[@LifesLittleThingz]

I love the idea of putting the french toast back in the bread bag!! Brilliant! I’m grabbing a couple of these recipes 😁

[@hollysrarechromojourney3882]

For your Herbs de Provence Chicken, try putting the chicken and sauce in a bag to coat it properly before putting the chicken in the tray. Or maybe a large rectangular container with a lid that you can shake and coat the chicken that way. I love your videos 😍 Michelle.

[@erinmarie3535]

Have you ever tried adding some orange juice and zest to your French toast egg dip? It’s fantastic with the cinnamon. We add zest to the syrup while it heats too. So good!

[@MarieEnglish]

Dukes mayo for the South Carolinian’s, soak finger in epson salt for the soreness.

[@11xaunt43]

Even doubling what im making for dinner and freeze half helps so much.

[@nicolemitt1]

I just love these freezer meal ideas so I can try a few of them and see how the family likes them ...

[@devenleigh2200]

We recently got a chest freezer and moved to a new state. With a large family I am wanting to start doing this. Your videos give lots of ideas.

[@kristinejackson5522]

I just love & look forward to your videos. Thank-you for sharing your story & life with us.

[@ashleikraemer7373]

I been watching your videos to make a list because I got a freezer since baby number 2 is coming in April. These really help

[@shesinherapron]

That’s exciting!

[@Lidiasfamilylife]

I remember 7 years ago I was on vacation we where driving home and I put freezer meals on KZbin that’s when I found your channel and I e loved your videos ever since! God bless you! 🤗

[@sueperez21]

Love this meal planning video. We love cinnamon, splash of vanilla and a splash of sweet Italian cream coffee creamer. I know sounds odd, but delicious. I'll try adding nutmeg next time, sounds good. I love having cooked ground Turkey or sausage on hand in the freezer. Great for quick meals to toss in spaghetti, tacos, enchiladas, burritos or burrito bowls, chili, etc...

[@FrugalOverFifty]

This is so great. First of all, it brings back memories of when my kiddoes were little and we cooked more like this. Second, your recipes actually gave me some ideas for some things I have in my freezer right now - you just helped me make dinner, so thank you!

[@kettleisalwayson]

Friday starts a weekend of food prep to take me through to end of October approx 80 days of food. Today I sat for 3 hours drawing up a meal plan then writing down ingredients required then a shopping list. Final step 85% of the required ingredients ordered. Some ingredients are needed fresh. Tomorrow will start drawing up a cooking plan to get everything done by Sunday.

[@SouthernCountryLiving]

Thanks for sharing these great freezer meal ideas. We love that vegetable chopper and we will order one soon. We only cook for two so we do a lot of freezer meals using our leftover casseroles. Marie and I have been watching your channel for years and love all of your videos. Have a fantastic weekend, Calvin and Marie

[@memawsandy1844]

Oh my goodness! The video with Jonah and the meatloaf is my favorite. He so remind me of my brother at that age. It's just hysterical. Jonah's awesome!

[@johannarabe9056]

Oh, your Decoration on the Wall behinde you is so beautiful!

[@lore7546]

I Love Derek, he’s hilarious. “I love it when your not around!!” Hahahha Good to see you two can have a good 😆 laugh

[@margueriterideout4109]

I always look forward to your videos. I learn valuable lessons and to keep going no matter what life throws at you. I like how real you are. You share things that most would not. Anxiety is tough yet you manage it and take care of your family. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@melodychristian974]

OMGoodness I was scrolling through your freezer/crockpot videos, looking for a NEW chicken recipe idea and saw the Chicken Hurry recipe and knew I had all of the ingredients for it! Jumped up and threw the sauce together and put it in with the chicken, in the freezer!!! Can’t wait to try it! Thanks for helping my poor tired brain out! Love ALL of your videos and can’t wait for the new FALL crockpot one! Blessings to you and your family!

[@thistledewcreations]

In my french toast i use what you do, but i also add dehydrated orange powder. And i always use raisin or cranberry bread!

[@jamisutton21]

When she said chicken in a hurry and then said put it in the slow cooker I was like hahaha

[@PinkHawk191]

I am in a day program for adults with Autism which is on Zoom right now. I am in a cooking class. I am learning to cook. I am proud of myself for how much I am able to do by myself without help.

[@jerryandlindasplace5664]

I watch this video often! 😊💕 Hawaiian rolls work good too for littles.

[@thistledewcreations]

I put mine back in the bread bag too, but seperated with a strip of parchment or a cereal bag liner. We reheat in the air fryer.

[@cathcuthbert2011]

Thanks for the ideas and all the work Kimmy. I've got some chicken thighs in my fridge that I'm off to marinate in the pesto mix (minus the Ranch cause we don't think we have that in Ireland) ❤️

[@kimberlykurkinen9142]

Great freezer meals! and you guys had me ROLLING with that last conversation with you and Derick!

[@louisedillon2413]

Great idea to put a grocery bag in the garbage bowl so that you can just tie it up and throw away. This is what I call smart and lazy. Smart because you can easily throw it away and lazy because you don’t have to wash the bowl. Since I only have a refrigerator/freezer, I usually only put leftovers in the freezer, like Taco Soup and red gravy. Once I made a meat loaf and cooked half and put the other half in the freezer. I think I will make up a few crock pot bags. It’s just me and hubby and a separate freezer is no longer needed. When our children were home, we had an extra freezer. Now, we make due with the freezer in our refrigerator.

[@PrairieB]

Ooooh! Great idea. Thanks for sharing this hack. I appreciate it.

[@Jadeskorpion]

If you stack the French toast on the cutting board exactly square, then you can easily slide the bag down on top instead of having to arrange them inside and rolling the bag to center them.

[@celticlassie]

Oh my gosh I laughed so hard at the pesto ranch chicken and derricks “I love it when you’re not around” hahaha

[@maggieswentik4991]

I like to add almond extract to my French toast.

[@ashleyashcraft1754]

My husband LOVES that sub sauce with this recipe: -tomato and basil tortilla -Drizzle with the sub sauce -Another layer of tortilla (reg or other flavors to mix it up) -he says it really helps hold the sauce if you are freezing. If you don't freeze ahead of time, one layer of tortilla is sufficient. -layer equal amounts of Genoa salami (we use deli from our grocery store), pepperoni (deli slices work best but the regular pizza size ones are fine too), ham, and provolone cheese (I usually use 2 slices of thin sliced provolone) -roll it up and I like to slice on a diagonal to make it look fancier. If making fresh, sliced olives, tomatoes, and spinach and/or fresh basil are good additions, but of course do not freeze well.

[@nikorae5286]

Have you tried wrapping them in parchment paper then saran wrap parchment can stay on in the microwave instead of paper towels

[@cassandramitchell1175]

Came here to add that tip.

[@kristic4472]

parchment is a wonder paper!! it works for everything!!

[@kirstybrown1185]

The point of wrapping it in paper towels is because you wet it and it keeps the burrito from drying out. I freeze them in parchment but cooking it in that was a poor substitute to paper towels. Its advised to do it this way because its all around better.

[@averysmith5771]

Your teaching method is approachable and practical. I appreciate that!

[@jmcnamara8897]

You really are amazing...fresh from the move, kitchen looks great, you look rested - and now freezer meals! Wow!

[@debraboydfarris]

Your a great person. I enjoy your personality and you have lot of energy I wish I had. Love your freezer meals.

[@mymotherstale5834]

Love the bagel pizza bites idea!

[@jeannaalaimo598]

French toast - eggs , heavy cream, French vanilla creamer, brown sugar, cinnamon dash of salt. Delicious!!!

[@sardee1315]

Totally unrelated but I LOVE the "Homemade" sign with the cutting boards on the wall! So cute!!

[@RhiRhi17oh]

Omg love desperate housewives, I never watched the first few seasons because I was much younger but recently I have been binge watching them, It's really good

[@Sweetchicgamer]

Love that I found you.. Thank you so much for the inspiration! I saw some left over pesto in your jar.. I always put a small amount of broth in the jar and shake it up. :) 😊😊❤❤

[@darlenemartensen8303]

I love these freezer meal prep videos. Kimmy your awesome. Ty

[@melissanash6801]

Love that you reuse the plastic bags the bread or sandwich rolls come in! I do that with tortillas bags also when I make burritos.

[@mgdee8286]

I’m new to your channel. You are so sweet and informative and I love your recipes! I’m glad I found you!❤️

[@sarahlarson1082]

We like barbecue sauce and mayo, equal amounts of each, stirred together and spread on sandwiches. I didnt know you could freeze sandwiches with mayo on them. Thanks for the tip!

[@AmyFuller-4]

We make sausage gravy and put them in parchment cupcake wrappers. They microwave from frozen in 1 min and are amazing.

[@doriannegreene7557]

Hey Kimmy ❤️ As a working mom, this is going to save me SO much time!! Thank you for this awesome video!!

[@jackielong9966]

When I cook sausage or ground beef ahead, after browning it, I spread it on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and put in the freezer for about 30 minutes. I then transfer it to a freezer bag. I can then use as much or little as I need and it doesn’t stick together. Someone shared this tip with me several years ago.

[@justagirl4279]

I just bought one of those choppers. I am excited to use, as I am not a fan of chopping onions or garlic.

[@luciacrosland3454]

We love the Pioneer Woman’s sloppy joe’s and your Chicken In A Hurry! Can’t wait to try the Herb’s de Provence chicken! Thank you! :)

[@shesinherapron]

Hope you enjoy

[@lindametcalf9169]

I like to add orange zest to my French toast... along with cinnamon and vanilla. 🍊

[@Jess-uk7ti]

It’s like you read my mind! My son starts school tomorrow and I’ve been rewatching your old freezer meal videos for ideas. Thank you!

[@debrabutler9447]

I use to make the ''Bagel Pizza'' using English Muffins for my son when he was little for quick lunches. He loved them, he reminded me not to long ago how fun it was for him as a child to help me make them. get the kids involved in helping in the kitchen, they will more likely eat what they helped make. My son is now 34 years old and loves to cook. I will share some of these tips with him. After a long day at work it would be easier for him to prepare make ahead meals. I'll be making the French Toast for myself to freeze. Thanks for sharing...

[@lizsa317]

Always amazed on how much you accomplish...way to go Kimmy

[@luzcruz484]

Love the pakage of the ground beef

[@Lilou004]

I'm from France and I love to pick some idea in your videos. Right now, in my freezer I've got some banana muffins and blueberries muffins but also zucchini&goat cheese muffins and sweet pepper&feta cheese muffins... :D

[@marthavincett8925]

Such a sweet family, I really enjoy watching she's in her apron!

[@lovinglife3954]

French toast tip: lay the bread slices in a lasagne pan and pour the egg mixture over before cooking, you don’t have to spend so much time dipping in the bowl and the egg soaks in really well.

[@pat4005]

Thank you for the great tip. I can't wait to try it. 😊

[@susanturner1171]

Bought the cookbook and it came today and I really love it. One negative. Today, so many have health problems and restrictive diets that nutrition numbers are important which are lacking in this book. I hope you will include if you do your cookbook (which I will buy even if it doesn't-lol)

[@nikorae5286]

Instead of. Eggs try eggnog for French toast

[@shesinherapron]

Oooh!!!

[@kristic4472]

we've done that, its SOOO good!!

[@saundrapenix]

I love Eggnog French Toast, but I never get to make the toast b/c I drink all the eggnog!

[@thethess3054]

Oh that sounds so good.

[@AKD822]

I use french vanilla coffee creamer with cinnabon cinnamon bread to make it quickly.

[@sammia4227]

Going to make some chicken noodle soup and breakfast burritos while watching this 💜

[@tiffanybramlette6998]

4 of my three are in school. I might even start cooking supper while they are in school and then just heating it back up when it's time for supper especially since homework will soon start.

[@8985BETHANY]

Your freezer meal videos are my favorite!!!

[@joniejohnson1022]

Excited to watch more!