This recipe is part of the 20 Slow Cooker Freezer Packs from Costco for $150 meal plan. Note that this is written as a single recipe, but is doubled in the Costco meal plan, so you will have enough ingredients to make 2 packs. Slow Cooker Sausage & Chicken Stew A hearty stew with delightful flavor! 1 chicken breast2 sausage links, sliced1 onion, … [Read more...]
Easy & Budget-Friendly Freezer-Friendly Recipes
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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.
Beef & Bean Oven Tacos
Tacos. We love tacos. The boys devour them. They love the crunchy mess. They love the flavors. They love to see how full they can make them. And they love to eat them on their special taco plates. (My mom gave us some for Christmas...GREAT gift!) I love the concept of making tacos in the oven...and melting the cheese over the top of the meat. Then piling on the … [Read more...]
Chicken and Bean Enchilada Casserole
Sometimes it can be difficult to come up with a quick meal idea for a loved one who is sick, recently had a baby or maybe had surgery. The easiest and simplest way to handle these situations is to have something ready in your freezer, a meal you didn't have to spend any extra time preparing, because you just doubled up a simple recipe like an enchilada casserole. This … [Read more...]
Baked Chicken & Spinach Flautas
No, I'm not crazy. Well, maybe a little. Yes, I turned my oven up to 450. In the summer. But it was sorta cool out. We'd been at the pool, and kicked out by a massive thunderstorm that was followed by a cold front. And the temps dipped to a chilly 78. Yes, that feels chilly at this point. So I took advantage of this cool afternoon to make these flautas. They are one of my … [Read more...]
Zucchini Meatballs
Summer is upon us. (Maybe, I did see a ton of sweater and coat comments in my FB feed over the weekend from my friends up north.) One of the things that I love about summer is the fresh produce, farmer's market and being able to get great prices on fruits and veggies throughout the summer. One veggie in particular is usually easy to find at super low prices...zucchini. Zucchini … [Read more...]
Hawaiian Meatloaf
So I have a new item on my stockpile list: crushed pineapple. That way, I can make this any time I want. Because I will be making it often. Being a food blogger, I'm always trying out new recipes and mix-n-match concepts with the food that I have on hand and what's on sale at the grocery store. We have a very small "regular rotation" of recipes because of this...but this … [Read more...]
Cajun Chicken Fettuccine
Here's a fun and zippy meal that your family is sure to enjoy. You can control the "heat" easily in this one...depending on your family's taste buds. This meal is hearty, filling and oh so tasty...it was enjoyed by everyone at our dinner table! Here are a couple of helpful posts to make this dinner a little quicker to prepare, and cheaper than buying pre-prepared … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Peach Glazed Pork Roast
So I happened upon some $1.49/lb pork roast recently. I bought 2 roasts last month...one to use that week I bought them and another for the freezer. I got to talking to the butcher at the store while she was weighing and packaging up the roasts. I told her that I was surprised at the price, as I hadn't seen that great of a price in a long while. She, too, was … [Read more...]
15 Bean Pot Pie
So I can't claim this idea. It came from a friend...and I knew I had to try it out with the Hurst Beans. And boy, oh boy. It worked. And by golly, it's delicious! So all you vegetarians out there, this one's for you! (And anyone else who likes pot pie too!) (Beans are much cheaper than chicken...just sayin'.) It's amazing that something so simple can be so … [Read more...]
BBQ Chicken Topped Potatoes
I've been on a potato kick lately. Big, big potato kick. Totally pregnancy related. But still, a big kick. I think it's the butter. I generally eat a low-fat diet and I sense that when baby needs to grow and needs some fat, I crave potatoes. Because my body knows that I will slather butter all over them and get some good fat into the potato. (Amazing, I think, how the … [Read more...]