This is one of those snacks or lunches that I have to double up on if I want any to end up in the freezer. I do a.l.o.t. of baked breads and muffins like this for my boys' lunch boxes because they don't love sandwiches. So I often resort to these kinds of goodies. If I'm adding chocolate chips, then I bring the sugar down in the recipe so it's not too much. (Not any more … [Read more...]
Strawberry Oatmeal Cookies
Our family is currently obsessing over these "oatmeal cookies." I love how easy they are to put together. And they turn out so perfectly. They kinda remind me of drop biscuits in the way that you drop the dough on and they stay nice and rounded and 'fluffy.' But they are sweet enough to be cookies. (And Strawberry Oatmeal Drop Biscuits doesn't quite convey the right amount of … [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...]
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
So delicious...such amazing flavors that perfectly melt together and complement each other. Also, don't skip the red wine on this one. I've skipped it before, but in doing so you miss out on the deeper flavors in the sauce. The red wine has a special way of enriching the tomato sauce and enhancing the bell pepper flavors. So don't skip it ;) Buon appetito! See 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...]