I heart lasagna. Specifically, I heart the end result of lasagna. I don't heart the creating of lasagna. I just have a mental block on lasagna...which is why there aren't that many lasagna recipe on this here little website. There are a few, but not many. I think lasagna is pretty budget friendly...it makes a lot, it's filling and it freezes well (in case you have leftovers … [Read more...]
Easy & Budget-Friendly Freezer-Friendly Recipes
Looking to save time, money, and stress at mealtime?!
Our collection of freezer-friendly recipes makes it simple to stock your freezer with delicious, ready-to-cook meals. From make-ahead breakfasts and freezer casseroles to dump-and-go slow cooker meals, these recipes are perfect for busy families who want home-cooked dinners without the daily prep.
Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or filling your freezer for the month, these easy freezer meals will help you eat well on a budget—without the last-minute scramble.
Pesto Chicken Bake
Got herbs in your garden? Make some homemade pesto and get this amazing meal put together for dinner soon! Don't got herbs in your garden? Pick up some store bought pesto and get this amazing meal put together for dinner soon! This is one of our brand new MyFreezEasy dinners and it's already one of the top recipes added to our members meal plans! Watch and see … [Read more...]
Erin’s Top 10 Favorite Freezer Friendly Recipes
I love me some freezer meals. And I'd be remiss if I didn't close out our 31 Days of FreezEasy Meals series, without sharing some of my favorite freezer meals with you! I love how freezer meals help you get "one step ahead," they help you make decisions ahead of time...so that you don't have to make the call about dinner at 5 pm when the "Decision Fatigue" is at it's worst. … [Read more...]
Greek Chicken Bake
There is so much amazing-ness happening in this tray. Yes, amazing-ness. Sometimes there are no words to describe what you see, so I just make them up. Like, amazing-ness. And fantastic-ilicious. (Work with me here...before you know it, you'll be making up words like this too.) Seriously though, it's DELISH - all the lovely Mediterranean and Greek flavors hanging out in … [Read more...]
Teriyaki Beef & Veggie Stirfry
Fakeout-Takeout Straight Outta the Freezer! BOOM. This is super delicious and freezes and thaws beautifully. The steak strips soak in the teriyaki sauce while it thaws, infusing all the delicious flavors deep into the meat. Stir-fry and drop over some rice --- amazing and simple weeknight dinner. Pro Freezer Cooking Tip: Get the steak that is pre-cut into strips at the … [Read more...]
Scallops & Herbed Tomatoes
Hello, budget gourmet!!! I don't often share recipes like this with "super expensive ingredients" - like scallops. But when I do, I still try to budget hack them. Serving these with in season tomatoes and fresh herbs from your garden, over inexpensive pasta, and you'll end up with a budget gourmet meal. This is a freezer friendly meal...as the scallops, tomatoes and herbs … [Read more...]
Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops
Heavenly, that is all. These are super simple to put together...you can watch below. I made them on my Dinner Made Easy show on FB Live. Also, please note that I am giving these a very broad bake time because it will depend on the thickness of your pork chops. Thinner pork chops will only take 25 minutes, thicker ones will take up to 40 minutes. You can cook until the … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Caribbean Chicken
THIS MEAL. This might just be the "perfect freezer to slow cooker meal." It's sweet, it's tangy, it cooks perfectly. It's tangy, with a touch of sweet. It's loaded with flavor and nutrients. All the ingredients hold up beautifully being frozen together and you will be the hero at the dinner table serving this one to your family. (And if you forget to take it out of the … [Read more...]
Southwest Shredded Chicken Lasagna
I need to warn you about this meal. You're gonna want to lick your plate clean. While we don't normally let our kids lick their plates, we do on occasion and when we're feeling silly. And we licked our plates at this meal. This recipe does call for jalapenos - which have a bit of kick to them. If you want to "spice it down," then you could use a milder pepper like poblano … [Read more...]
13 Freezer Friendly Snack Recipes
You wanna know when I pat myself on the back? When I'm grabbing snacks out of the freezer for the kids...and even better, when they are grabbing their own snacks from the freezer. My second son pops those frozen yogurt blueberries like they are candy. And having sliced quick breads and cookie dough or baked cookies available at a moments notice is reason to pat yourself on … [Read more...]