Storing Nuts
Almonds, pecans, walnuts…I love to keep a variety of nuts on hand. While we use them a lot in salads and for snacking, they don’t keep that long in the pantry. Here are some guidelines I have found...
View ArticleFreezing Green Peppers
I wanted to highlight a question I received from a reader… “I had a question for you about green peppers since they are on sale this week at Kroger. Can I go ahead and chop some up and freeze them to...
View ArticleCooking Large Amounts of Chicken
“What is the best way to cook a large amount of chicken for a freezer cooking day?”I was recently asked the question above, so I thought I would answer it on here. When I am preparing for a “chicken”...
View ArticleFreezing Christmas Cookies
I have been busy tonight getting things ready for next week…I have something special in store for you all while I am gone. I got so sidetracked with that, that I am just now getting a post done for...
View ArticleConvenience or Saving Money?
I started off my freezer cooking in a bind last week. I was browning all of my ground beef with onions, so I had a lot of chopping to do. I purchased a bag of onions at Aldi, they looked a little close...
View ArticleMinimizing Food Waste
I have been trying to minimize the amount of food that hits the garbage can on refrigerator cleaning day. It isn’t easy for me. I really don’t like leftovers, so it has taken some serious creativity....
View ArticleFreezing Canned Chipotle Peppers
I love me some chipotle peppers, but I find that even that little jar is way more than I need. I buy them to make chipotle ranch salad dressing…and then I leave them in the fridge. Without intending...
View ArticleFreezing Berries
When fruit is in season it not only tastes the best, but it will also hit its lowest price. When it hits $1 I know it is time to STOCK up and fill the freezer. You might as well enjoy summer’s bounty...
View ArticleMake Ahead Dishes for the Holidays
Ready of not…Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner? Are you ready? If not, it okay…it’s not to late to get a head start! I’ve linked up some freezer friendly dishes that you can make...
View ArticleFreezing Yogurt in Ice Cube Trays
Who else is a smoothie fan? I love making smoothies, and do so quite often. I just throw some fruit, yogurt ice cubes, and almond milk into my trusty blended and in seconds I have a delicious treat!...
View ArticleFreezer Cooking FAIL
Ever think bloggers have it all together? That I make wonderful meals every night in my super clean kitchen and always have a freezer stocked full of meals to pull out at a moments notice? Okay, that’s...
View ArticleHow to Freeze Sweet Corn and a Trip to the Farm
The other week I had the privilege of heading to Beyer Farm in Columbus, Indiana to learn about sweet corn. I didn’t really know much at all about farming or sweet corn (except that I love it), so this...
View ArticleFreezing Leftover Bananas for Smoothies!
Do you ever buy bananas and before you know it they are too brown to eat? It’s like they have 1-2 days of perfect eating – at least in my opinion. I don’t like any green and really don’t like any brown...
View ArticleHow To Freezer Cook Without Doing Any Work?!
Are y’all busy? Do you feel like freezer cooking is just too time consuming for you? I feel ya! I used to big freezer cooking days regularly, and while I benefited so much from them, I just don’t...
View ArticleFreezing Chipotle Peppers – A Great Way to Spice Up Any Meal
I love cooking with Chipotle Peppers and add them to all kinds of Mexican meals. The chipotle flavor just adds so much depth and such a unique flavor to meals. I used some last week and had most of the...
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