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    Freezing Herbs & Homemade Spice Mixes

    October 9, 2014 by Jenn K Leave a Comment

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    how to freeze fresh herbs

    SO. It’s getting towards the end of the growing season and it’s time to think about what to do with your fresh herbs from the garden. Of course, if you have the right space in your house, you could bring them inside and keep them growing. Or you could get them into the freezer…so that you can have a delicious homemade spaghetti sauce with basil, rosemary, thyme, oregano (or with whatever your favorite marinara herbs might be…) in the dead of winter and let yourself wander off into a dream of summer weather, fresh air and another bountiful garden.

    Here’s the details on freezing your herbs…plus a bunch of my homemade spice mixes (which you can also keep longer in the freezer!)…

    Homemade Spice and Sauce Mixes

    The BEST Homemade Taco Seasoning!

    The name says it all! Tastes so much better than the packets from the store!

    Homemade Sloppy Joe Mix

    A mix of spices, that get stirred in with ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken, along with a few other ingredients to complete the sauce.

    Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix Recipe

    Costs a fraction of what you would pay for a packet at the store, and makes twice as much!

    Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice

    No need to spend your money on spice!

    Homemade Apple Pie Spice

    Save your money and make your own spice!

    Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Mix

    Extra delightful because it's dairy free!

    Homemade Onion Soup Mix

    Far more delicious than the store bought kind!

    Homemade Soup Mix in a Jar

    Makes a great, budget-friendly homemade gift!

    Homemade Dijon Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

    Super easy dressing, made with ingredients you likely already have in your kitchen!

     

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    While I love being in the kitchen, I need to make my time spent cooking as efficient as possible…and how I accomplish that is with batch cooking, freezer cooking and keeping easy and quick meals or ingredients ready to go in the freezer. This month, I’ll be sharing all my favorite freezer cooking recipes, tricks, hacks and how-tos.

    Erin's Favorite Freezer Cooking Essentials

    Instant Pot 6 Quart, 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

    I’ve included a short list of crucial appliances and cookware that you might use on your prep day, but most likely you’ll use them on your “cook the freezer meal” day!

    Instant Pot 8 Quart, 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

    Essential appliance!

    Crock-Pot 6.5-Quart, Programmable Slow Cooker 

    It cooks evenly and well and has been used to test hundreds of our recipes!

    Cuisinart Food Processor

    Can assist with chopping, slicing and dicing of different veggies.

    Reusable Silicone Food Storage Bags

    Airtight Seal Food Preservation Bags for Vegetables, Liquid, Meat, Lunch, Freezer Meals, Leftovers
    2 - Large 50oz.
    4 - Small 30oz.

    Pyrex Glass Bakeware and Food Storage Set, 8-Piece

    A variety of glass bakeware will help you make all kinds of meals in the oven – from meatloafs to casseroles to roasted chicken and more. We recommend a set of bakeware that includes a variety of sizes.

    J.A. HENCKELS INTERNATIONAL Knife Block Set, 12-piece

    A good set of knives is crucial to success in the kitchen!

    XL Bamboo Cutting Board with Juice Groove

    A long lasting, durable cutting board is also crucial for freezer meal prep success!

    Reynolds Freezer Paper Plastic Coated 50 Sq Ft (Pack of 1)

    Perfect for wrapping meats, putting in between freezer bags to stop the stick, and many other kitchen uses!

    See all of the 31 Days of Freezer Cooking recipes and tips here!

    How to Freeze Fresh Herbs | 5DollarDinners.com

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