Comments on: Freezer Cooking Day

By: Chavon (Joshua's Mommy)

Chavon (Joshua's Mommy) — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 16:17:47 +0000

This post was my inspiration to start finding ways to cut cost and keep items on hand. My husband is from Mexico so we eat a lot of mexican dishes. So last night I cooked up a batch of Black beans in the pressure cooker and it made 12 cups (6 baggies of 2 cups each). I ended up using two bags for a Tortilla and Black Bean Bake.

By: Lillie

Lillie — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 19:55:47 +0000

Freezer Cooking Day sounds like a great game plan. Not only do you get to plan your meals ahead of time but also get to purchase the items at a savings. Good time management for a busy person like me. I’m adding you to my “Favorites.”

By: Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom

Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:56:46 +0000

@Kamilah Hiner,

Thanks Kamilah!

I usually set them out on the counter…but if I forget, I put them in the microwave for a few seconds. I’ve found that the “mini” muffins and “mini” loaves thaw better than the larger ones.

By: Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom

Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:56:01 +0000

@Angie,

Hey Angie,

Sorry…I don’t remember where I got the mini loaf pan, but I LOVE it too!!! I would think that most kitchen/home type stores will have them!

By: Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom

Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:54:57 +0000

@Megan, I don't use any special bags. I use foil and plastic freezer baggies mostly. I also reuse the plastic baggies if they don't have anything too messy or raw meat.

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 18:54:36 +0000

Just a tip -
When I freeze beans (or have some extra green peppers that I chop and freeze before they go bad) I put them in a single layer on a baking tray in the freezer. Once they are frozen I dump them into a freezer bag. Since they are ‘individually frozen’ I can then scoop however much I need out of the bag when cooking and don’t have to thaw a whole bag if I don’t need it.

By: Tina

Tina — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 00:33:32 +0000

I just started to freeze my bean and this is great. I was shot on beans for my meal and was able to pull them right out.

By: Megan

Megan — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:52:02 +0000

Erin,
Do you have any secrets or tips for how you freeze stuff in your freezer? Your things always come out looking like they were never even frozen. Do you use special bags, use up the goods in a certian amount of time, etc? Especially when it comes to meat. Currently I use those Foodsaver bags but would like to get away from them as they are quite pricy.

By: Angie

Angie — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:19:55 +0000

Just wondering where you found your mini loaf pan? I believe it is an 8 loaf pan. I found one at a garage sale a few years back, it is an older version, but I LOVE IT!! My 80 yr old grandma would love one. If you remember where you bought it could you let me know. Thanks, Angie

By: Kamilah Hiner

Kamilah Hiner — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:50:52 +0000

Congrats on the Cookbook! I love coming to your site being inspired to to spend and save as you do.

My question to you is how do you unthaw your breads or muffins or baked goods after they are frozen? Are they the same consistency as when you first baked them?