tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post1438820639792181833..comments2024-02-24T20:03:05.666-08:00Comments on The Grocery Cart Challenge: WFMW-How To Freeze MealsGaylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02763405062458388462noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-22708485914217345022009-04-17T20:43:00.000-07:002009-04-17T20:43:00.000-07:00Good tips-- I have a cupboard full of casserole di...Good tips-- I have a cupboard full of casserole dishes that only sometimes end up in the freezer with a noble purpose!<br /><br />Mary, mom to manyOwlhavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08914960326214046859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-84550560409191575412009-04-08T21:36:00.000-07:002009-04-08T21:36:00.000-07:00I've never worried about the foil leaching. I use...I've never worried about the foil leaching. I use food grade foil. But I'm sure you could use plastic wrap and then just run warm water over it to remove before putting it in your dish. Although then you might have to worry about the plastic leaching. There's just so much to think about.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02763405062458388462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-72515305096943839272009-04-08T21:26:00.000-07:002009-04-08T21:26:00.000-07:00Gayle, do you worry about the foil leaching, could...Gayle, do you worry about the foil leaching, could you use plastic wrap and just pull it off when re-heating?Cindy in Ferndalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00252730048837960415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-33153635262873364192009-04-08T20:13:00.000-07:002009-04-08T20:13:00.000-07:00Good stuff! Love the reminder about lining the ba...Good stuff! Love the reminder about lining the baking dish. Thanks!flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717099244134753158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-67399216154767581502009-04-08T15:19:00.000-07:002009-04-08T15:19:00.000-07:00On a similar note, I like to make a huge tupperwar...On a similar note, I like to make a huge tupperware of chicken pasta salad or a pan of enchiladas and me & the kids eat it throughout the week. Saves me from running through those drive-throughs because I know I have something already made at home.mbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17598539410174360598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-83535409530926111222009-04-08T15:17:00.000-07:002009-04-08T15:17:00.000-07:00i think you should share this with your class at t...i think you should share this with your class at the rec center! awesome! the pictures REALLLLYY HELP!!! THANKS!mbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17598539410174360598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-48375257226039420502009-04-08T12:45:00.000-07:002009-04-08T12:45:00.000-07:00These are some great ideas. I already to the ziplo...These are some great ideas. I already to the ziploc bags one. But will definitely use the foil method too. Thanks for sharing them.MediMonstershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15720725327956929541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-74746218903731381192009-04-08T11:47:00.000-07:002009-04-08T11:47:00.000-07:00Excellent post! I always wondered how people could...Excellent post! I always wondered how people could freeze multiple meals and not have lots of extra dishes. Thanks!!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11496889694506368162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-65441241360563683462009-04-08T10:27:00.000-07:002009-04-08T10:27:00.000-07:00Gayle, I do SO love your blog - you have helped my...Gayle, <BR/><BR/>I do SO love your blog - you have helped my family in many ways!<BR/><BR/>I, too, freeze some meals here and there, but have the same questions as everyone else: do you thaw your casseroles before you cook them or stick them straight into the oven? How much extra time do you allow? Have you found anything that does NOT freeze well?<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Gayle, I appreciate you!mamaredheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00126543176524884284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-8041848866173880202009-04-08T09:13:00.000-07:002009-04-08T09:13:00.000-07:00Fabulous!Fabulous!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02412668188878368716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-3023185708332173822009-04-08T08:42:00.000-07:002009-04-08T08:42:00.000-07:00That's a great idea! I don't usually freeze meals ...That's a great idea! I don't usually freeze meals except for soups (which I freeze in single-portion freezer-safe plastic containers), but I might try this sometime soon, as I'm expecting a baby in June and it would be great to have some kind of casserole dish (or several!) socked away in the freezer.Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16264419866877407201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-33693322279953811022009-04-08T08:24:00.000-07:002009-04-08T08:24:00.000-07:00Great tips! I need to work on freezing meals more....Great tips! I need to work on freezing meals more.<BR/>Thanks for sharing!<BR/>~LizHoosier Homemadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16325407499889277455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-90602750933268890412009-04-08T08:13:00.000-07:002009-04-08T08:13:00.000-07:00Wow, what a FABULOUS idea! I've never thought of i...Wow, what a FABULOUS idea! I've never thought of it. I'll definitely be trying this one:)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01260632735796974480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-18934628696322269292009-04-08T08:10:00.000-07:002009-04-08T08:10:00.000-07:00My Mexican Lasagna uses refried beans. I used to ...My Mexican Lasagna uses refried beans. I used to get the larger can on sale 2 for $3. I just realized that the giant can is only $3.59 for 7#. I had to make 3 casseroles 9x13, but I'm so glad to have 2 in the freezer. That's how I do it too. How do you freeze your muffins? Mine don't always come out good.kmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02659183247879049382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-36051238457410683262009-04-08T08:04:00.000-07:002009-04-08T08:04:00.000-07:00love it! i have recently started trying to freeze ...love it! i have recently started trying to freeze more meals, and don't have that many pans as well as that much freezer space, and I think this helps with both issues! thanks!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12306824534978242116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-34997607341282803562009-04-08T07:26:00.000-07:002009-04-08T07:26:00.000-07:00Thank you for sharing this tip. I have been think...Thank you for sharing this tip. I have been thinking about doing freezer meals, but one thing keeps stopping me. The cooking directions when ready to use it. <BR/><BR/>Do you thaw before cooking? How do you know how long to cook?<BR/><BR/>Also, do you cook the meals before freezing or just assemble?<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for sharing!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09697692339338289756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-13339756154536932382009-04-08T07:07:00.000-07:002009-04-08T07:07:00.000-07:00A good way to freeze crock-pot meals is to put a g...A good way to freeze crock-pot meals is to put a gallon baggie into a large coffee can (sort of like how you would line your garbage can), pour the ingredients in, zip closed then freeze (in the can). After it freezes you can take the can out of the freezer and you are left with a round, crockpot sized freezer meal. When you are ready to cook it, just dunk the can-shaped frozen mass in some Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-65498119279755723472009-04-08T06:58:00.000-07:002009-04-08T06:58:00.000-07:00AWESOME idea for freezing casseroles. I never tho...AWESOME idea for freezing casseroles. I never thought of that!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956197438124877919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-64618634545495161992009-04-08T06:53:00.000-07:002009-04-08T06:53:00.000-07:00did you freeze the food BEFORE the final cooking (...did you freeze the food BEFORE the final cooking (and that's why you put the recipe with the frozen food) or did you freeze AFTER?<BR/><BR/>If you freeze completely cooked casseroles, how do you reheat it?JenLennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-54085282608467072382009-04-08T06:43:00.000-07:002009-04-08T06:43:00.000-07:00I love freezer meals, too. My problem is using th...I love freezer meals, too. My problem is using them up more quickly than I restock them!!It Feels Like Chaoshttp://itfeelslikechaos.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-9123903714167086852009-04-08T06:27:00.000-07:002009-04-08T06:27:00.000-07:00This method works great for me also however I use ...This method works great for me also however I use freezer paper which comes off very easily instead of aluminum foil.Julie Bagamaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07923579280215441076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-84891124970209017212009-04-08T06:23:00.000-07:002009-04-08T06:23:00.000-07:00I just made my first double batch of lasagna. Your...I just made my first double batch of lasagna. Your tip about lining the pan with foil & popping the frozen meal out of the dish, foil & all is brilliant! <BR/><BR/>Your blog is a valuable resource to me. Thank you for all your tips & tricks.CherMyClosethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03795758282965144063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-33879854944511820112009-04-08T06:14:00.000-07:002009-04-08T06:14:00.000-07:00Are there certain foods or recipes that you find f...Are there certain foods or recipes that you find freeze better than others? I am sometimes weary of freezing certain things because I am unsure of how they will turn out and I don't want to waste the food if its a dud.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15624126014208680675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-2583996076851021612009-04-08T06:07:00.000-07:002009-04-08T06:07:00.000-07:00Here is my question about freezer meals. Do you c...Here is my question about freezer meals. Do you cook the meal and let it cool before you freeze it? Or do you assemble it and freeze it before cooking? And do put it straight in the oven from the freezer?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08963898853332877483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7177530866163973083.post-72760666437017508622009-04-08T06:02:00.000-07:002009-04-08T06:02:00.000-07:00Now that's a great idea! I've purchased a number o...Now that's a great idea! I've purchased a number of foil containers, but hate wasting those on myself when they work well for taking meals to friends when in need. I must try this! Thanks :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02374664140537825841noreply@blogger.com