Feeling ambitious toward the end of my pregnancies, I cooked a couple of times each week and ended up stocking our freezer with several large-batch meals, plus cookies, healthy snacks, and breakfasts. I felt accomplished and prepared, but more importantly, my mind was at ease knowing we’d have homemade food for all meals and snacking. Even when my family and I aren’t preparing for a baby, we still prepare meals in advance, which is tremendously useful for busy days or for serving to guests.
Overview: 8 Tips for Preparing Freezer Meals
It’s so handy and convenient to have prepared meals stocked in your freezer. Here’s what you’ll want to do first.
8 Freezer Meals
The recipes here are ideal for freezing. They don’t require too much time to prepare and they freeze well. You’ll find that most soups, stews, pasta bakes, and pie dough are great for freezing.
How to Freeze Breakfast + Healthy Snacks + Cookies
I love whipping out “fresh baked” cookies if we have company over. And when the moment calls for something sweet, these delicious and nutritious treats will win over most crowds.
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