Ideas About Ready Made Meals In The Freezer

Homemade Ready-Made Meals:

1. Lasagna: Make a large batch of homemade lasagna with layers of pasta, sauce, cheese, and your choice of fillings (e.g., ground beef, vegetables).

2. Casseroles: Prepare casseroles like chicken and rice, tuna noodle, or shepherd's pie, and freeze them in individual portions for easy reheating.

3. Chili: Cook a big pot of chili with beans, ground meat, tomatoes, and spices, then freeze it in portion-sized containers for quick meals.

4. Soup: Make homemade soups such as chicken noodle, vegetable, or minestrone, and freeze them in individual servings for a comforting meal.

5. Stuffed Peppers: Fill bell peppers with a mixture of rice, ground meat, vegetables, and cheese, then freeze them for a hearty and nutritious meal.

6. Meatballs: Roll homemade meatballs from ground beef, pork, or turkey, and freeze them on a baking sheet before transferring to freezer bags for easy portioning.

7. Curries: Cook up batches of curry dishes like chicken tikka masala, Thai green curry, or vegetable curry, and freeze them in individual portions with rice or naan.

8. Quiches or Frittatas: Bake quiches or frittatas filled with eggs, cheese, vegetables, and meat, then freeze them for a quick and satisfying breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

9. Enchiladas: Roll tortillas filled with seasoned meat, cheese, and sauce, then freeze them individually or in a baking dish for a Tex-Mex treat.

10. Homemade Pizza: Make your own pizza dough and top it with sauce, cheese, and your favorite toppings before freezing for a homemade pizza night whenever you need it.

Store-Bought Ready-Made Meals:

1. Frozen Pizza: Stock up on frozen pizzas with various toppings for a quick and easy dinner option.

2. Frozen Meals: Purchase frozen meals such as lasagna, pasta dishes, stir-fries, or casseroles from the grocery store for convenient heat-and-eat meals.

3. Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches: Keep frozen breakfast sandwiches with egg, cheese, and meat in the freezer for a quick morning meal.

4. Frozen Burritos or Wraps: Buy frozen burritos or wraps filled with beans, rice, cheese, and meat for a grab-and-go lunch or dinner option.

5. Frozen Soups and Stews: Look for frozen soups and stews like chicken noodle, beef stew, or lentil soup that can be heated up for a comforting meal.

6. Frozen Vegetarian Options: Explore frozen vegetarian meals such as veggie burgers, tofu stir-fries, or meatless lasagnas for meat-free alternatives.

7. Frozen Appetizers: Keep a variety of frozen appetizers like mini quiches, spring rolls, or chicken wings on hand for entertaining or snacking.

8. Frozen Desserts: Indulge in frozen desserts like ice cream, gelato, or sorbet for a sweet treat after dinner.

9. Frozen Breakfast Items: Purchase frozen waffles, pancakes, or French toast for a quick and convenient breakfast option.

10. Frozen Prepped Vegetables: Buy bags of frozen prepped vegetables such as mixed stir-fry veggies, peas, corn, or spinach to add to homemade dishes or stir-fries.

Having a selection of homemade and store-bought ready-made meals in the freezer can save time and effort on busy days while still allowing for delicious and nutritious meals for you and your family.

Make and buy what you know you will eat. When I cook, I like to take portions of my meal and freeze it for a future meal. We call it a "tax". There are days that I am so happy I can just go to the freezer and turn our "tax" into a meal. Add a salad, some vegetables and some bread and bingo! Also, frozen meals, like lasagna's, periodically go on sale. Grab some up when the sales are on and freeze them.

My mom has been amazing about providing frozen food for us. She sends pies and loafs and mini muffins, etc. for the kid's school lunches. I love putting home-made treats in our foster kids lunches and I didn't even have to bake! Maybe there is someone in your life that wants to help or invest in your home and in your kids and they would love to help that way!

One time a dear friend gave me a special book about meal planning. Some friends got together and divided the work up. We had to plan, shop, measure, etc. and wrap several meals each. We took them home and froze them. It was so amazing! The food was delicious and so convenient. We all felt really good about having these delicious meals to serve to our families. I have a special cupboard for freezer dishes (either the aluminum ones from the dollar store or plastic ones with lids) this way they are handy when needed.