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31 Day Series for Freezer Cooking Recipes

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31 Days of Freezer Cooking Recipes | 5DollarDinners.com

Autumn is upon us and it’s time to get back to warm, hearty soups, stews, and casseroles. It’s a time when we actually want the oven on to help warm our homes and our hearts. It’s a time that we don’t mind spending a little extra cozy time in the kitchen making our favorite comfort foods.

(But who has time for that…not this busy mama!) 

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.

Hope you learn something valuable, and find a new favorite recipe for you and your family!

Favorite Freezer Cooking Supplies:

  • Deep Steam Table Foil Pans 30 ct (8.5 x 10.5 in.) – perfect for casseroles, enchiladas, etc.
  • Aluminum Foil Loaf Pans 10 ct (8.5 X 4.5 X 2.25 in.) – perfect for meatloaf, breads, etc.
  • Reynolds Release Non-Stick Aluminum Foil, 35 Sq Ft
  • Ziploc Freezer Bags

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The Freezer Cooking Recipes (new ones will be added each day!):

moroccan beef stew
Moroccan Beef Stew

Maple Dijon Salmon Marinade

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls

Hawaiian Meatloaf

20 Fresh & Easy Freezer Meals for $150 – FREE Meal Plan Printables!
Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Pork Roast | 5DollarDinners
Slow Cooker Cranberry Apple Pork Roast

Black Bean & Corn Slow Cooker Enchiladas

Tater Tot Shepherd's Pie
8 Freezer Friendly Smoothie Recipes | 5DollarDinners.com
Freezer Smoothies

Coconut Key Lime Bread
Dutch Oven Beef Stew with Butternut Squash from 5DollarDinners.com
Beef & Butternut Squash Stew

Bean & Cheese Enchiladas
6 Freezer Friendly Baked Oatmeal Recipes | 5DollarDinners.com
6 Freezer Friendly Baked Oatmeal Recipes

5 Tasty Chili Recipes

Freezer Friendly Stovetop Ratatouille
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas | 5DollarDinners.com
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Enchiladas

Butternut Cranberry Rice Pilaf

Homemade Sloppy Joe Sauce

Vegetable Alfredo Sauce

Homemade Freezer Jam
Southwest Mac N Cheese | 5DollarDinners.com
Southwest Macaroni 'n Cheese

Whole Wheat Pizza Crust
How to Freeze Fresh Herbs | 5DollarDinners.com
Freezing Herbs & Homemade Spice Mixes
sweet and savory sausage breakfast muffins
Sweet & Savory Breakfast Muffins
Creamy Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas | 5DollarDinners.com
Chicken & Spinach Enchiladas
21 Freezer Cooking Meals from Costco for $150 | 5DollarDinners.com
21 Freezer Meals from Costco for $150

Zucchini Meatballs
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How to Freeze Cookie Dough

Enchilada Meatloaf
Homemade Chunky Spaghetti Sauce | 5DollarDinners.com
Chunky Spaghetti Sauce & Bolognese Sauce

How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Slow Cooker

I hope you enjoy all the recipes and ideas that will come from this series! And at the end of the month, I’m going to package it all up into the most amazing and comprehensive Freezer Cooking Guide…EVER!

Other “31 Days of” Series to check out:

  • 31 Days of School Lunchbox Ideas
  • 31 Days of Slow Cooker Meals
  • 31 Days of Gluten Free Meals
  • 31 Days of Skillet Dinner Recipes
  • 31 Days of Breakfast Recipes
  • 31 Days of Budget Friendly Paleo Recipes
  • 31 Days of Grilling Recipes
  • 31 Days of 31-Minute Dinners

 

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  1. Suzanne says

    October 17, 2014 at 12:17 am

    Love these recipes and idea’s. Thank you for sharing.

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