I really wasn't sure if this was going to work. I've been wanting to try it for some time. I read on my friend Stephanie's blog that she made it and it worked. I read her advice and tips and decided to go for the 'overnight' concept. Because I wanted it nice and warm in the morning for my boys! It worked. Totally worked. Didn't burn on the edges. Was completely cooked … [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.
Sloppy Joe Bowls
This recipe is featured in the 21 Gluten Free Freezer Cooking Recipes from Costco Meal Plan #5. This recipe is part of the latest 21 Gluten Free Meals from Costco Plan. I had the most fun making these Sloppy Joes...probably the most fun time ever making Sloppy Joes. Reason being...I had help from the oldest sous chef in the house. Ryan is almost 9 and I decided to use … [Read more...]
Caramelized Onion & Barbecue Meatloaf
Sometimes I wish I blogged only about burgers. Just burgers, that is all. Because I adore burgers...grilled at home, from a restaurant, even fast food (but Whataburger only!) burgers. Here's one of my all time favorite burger. I think you can see why. Anytime there is burger on the menu that has caramelized onions, I'm sold. Because if I could blog about only … [Read more...]
Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
This recipe is part of the latest 21 Gluten Free Meals from Costco Plan. Shepherd's Pie is always a favorite around here...with a house full of boys, a 'meat and potatoes' meal will always be a hit! Because Shepherd's Pie is a 'time and dishes intensive recipe' with making the mashed potatoes and browning the ground beef, then baking in another dish...I highly recommend … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Street Tacos
This recipe is featured in the 21 Freezer Cooking Recipes from Costco Meal Plan #5. This recipe is part of the latest 21 Gluten Free Meals from Costco Plan. Please note the following about the way that the recipe is written below and how it is written in the plan. The recipe below is written for 1 meal. The plan calls for the recipe to be doubled, so I suggest that you cook … [Read more...]
Salsa Verde Beef Street Tacos with Cilantro Slaw
Well, I'm officially on a salsa verde shredded meat kick. Last week, it was pork tacos with salsa verde and some chopped jalapenos. This week, it's this shredded beef with an simple cilantro slaw on top. Both meats were cooked in the slow cooker. (Because I NEED my slow cooker these days...here's why. After this week, I wish to never see a doctor's office or hospital again. … [Read more...]
Salsa Verde Shredded Pork Tacos
Delish. That is all. So these shredded pork were enjoyed by everyone in the family. Yes...everyone...including the dog... I suppose we could call this a photography hazard...placing the food on the deck floor because that was the best spot with the best lighting... #DogApproved y'all! Ha. This shredded pork was cooked with a few ingredients...garlic … [Read more...]
Basil Balsamic Chicken
This recipe is part of the latest 21 Gluten Free Meals from Costco Plan. Simple y'all. It doesn't get any simpler than this. This is your very basic, but very tasty, chicken and rice meal. I often encourage people to set up 'theme nights' in their meal planning efforts...to take some of the guesswork and edge off of the meal planning process and experience. Besides pizza … [Read more...]
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
This recipe is part of the latest 21 Gluten Free Meals from Costco Plan. I love this enchilada casserole. I love that I can make it all at once and freeze it, or that I can make the chicken and tomatoes in the slow cooker in a larger batch and freeze in meal size portion. Then make this casserole using the frozen chicken and tomatoes. When making 'ranchero chicken,' I … [Read more...]
Freezer Friendly Taco Meat
For those coming over from the Costco Meal Plan #2 post, welcome! To make this recipe for 2 meals, use 2 lbs of the ground beef and 1- 15 oz can of diced tomatoes. Adjust onion and spices according to taste! There's a reason I don't blog recipes on the weekend. It's my "time off" from blogging. BUT, I don't take time off from cooking! Well, I do. Sorta. We … [Read more...]