Freezer Cookbook: Recipes for Freezer Cooking
Posted April 23rd, 2007 by Cynthia Townley Ewer
So, what do you eat if you're trying freezer cooking?
Take heart! Many favorite recipes adapt well to freezer cooking--and it's not all casseroles and lasagne.
These family recipes have been specially adapted for freezer cooking. They include a range of entrees, side dishes and desserts.
Familiar favorites, these recipes illustrate how to adapt cooking methods for freezer storage:
side dishes and desserts
includes garlic mashed potatoes, carrot cake and freezer coleslaw!
Freezer Carrot Cake
Blast from the past, this traditional recipe freezes well, icing and all. Be prepared for the next pot-luck dinner!Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Creamy. Rich. Flavorful. So good that a single serving won't do!<Freezer Coleslaw
Crisp and crunchy, pair Freezer Coleslaw with Texas-Style Barbeque for a make-ahead summer dinner.
chicken recipes
find the sticky chicken recipe here
Chicken Pot-au-Feu
Sophisticated and rich, this French-inspired chicken and vegetable stew makes a gourmet treat of ordinary chicken thighs and drumsticks. Serve with Garlic Mashed Potatoes for an all-from-the-oven meal.Sticky Chicken
The most requested freezer cooking recipe, Roast Sticky Chicken boasts a golden, chewy crust and moist, tender meat. Long, slow roasting seals in flavor and juices. Make more than one!Tarragon Chicken
Low in fat and high in taste, Tarragon Chicken features tender carrots, mushrooms and zucchini baked with plump chicken breasts.Chicken Biscuit Casserole
My adult son dreams of this dish when he thinks of home cooking. On busy nights, substitute refrigerator biscuits for the home-made variety.Ginger Chicken
Microwave cooking speeds this unusual Asian-flavored chicken dish. Serve with steamed rice to catch the richly-flavored juices. Leftover bones and scraps make a flavorful Asian broth for hot and sour soup!Mim's Mexican Chicken
She was short, sweet, and the best cook in the world: my grandmother, Mim. Mim's take on King Ranch Chicken is a potluck favorite!Chicken Vol-au-Vents
Purchased puff paste shells turn simple creamed chicken into a dainty, delicious light meal. Serve luncheon guests or for everyday!Chicken in Wine Sauce (Coq au Vin)
Showy enough for a dinner party, this French favorite freezes beautifully.Chicken Liver Pate
Working on a chicken plan? Stop! Don't toss those livers in the soup pot! This rich, creamy pate transforms them into an elegant appetizer for your next social gathering.&
ground beef recipes
old favorites, new friends--and freezer pizza!
Freezer Pizza
The secret's in the way you build it, but this Freezer Pizza combines great taste with a crisp crust. No more expensive deliveries!Cannelloni with Cheese Sauce
A little Marinara Sauce, a topping of Cheese Sauce, and you have a hearty, husband-pleasing pasta dish. Freezes beautifully.Mim's Cabbage Rolls
Grandmother Mim excelled with sweet, tender cabbage leaves filled with savory ground beef and rice. Will convert the most ardent cabbage-haters.Meatloaf with Mushroom-Rice Stuffing
Meatloaf goes upscale! Cook this ring-shaped, stuffed meatloaf in microwave for speed.Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
Mom's reliable family favorite. Our Marinara Sauce sneaks shredded veggies into the mix.
beef recipes
steak fajitas, freezer french dip sandwiches and more
Beef Bourguignon (Burgundy Beef Stew)
Rich casserole with French flair. Elegant enough for a dinner party!Roast Beef(microwave method)
Yes, you can roast beef in the microwave! Fast and tasty, the drippings make flavorful gravy. Recycle leftovers as Freezer French Dip Sandwiches.French Dip Sandwiches
Friday night fast-food meals are a thing of the past when this meal lives in the family freezer. A favorite!Steak Fajitas
Quick and fresh, with Mexican flair, Fajitas are easy on the meat, and a good way to increase vegetable servings.Grilled Marinated Steak
A summer favorite, packaged for freezer cooking convenience.Mock Gyros(Steak in Pitas)
Zesty tzatziki-style cucumber sauce tops tender steak strips wrapped in pita cones. A quick-fix for busy families!
pork recipes
find Texas-style barbeque, grilled pork loin and fried rice
Barbeque Pork
This succulent, tender filling for barbeque sandwiches recycles roast pork leftovers. Simmer as you sleep, and freeze for casual evening meals.Grilled Pork Loin with Mustard Sauce
Marinate and grill tender pork loin chops, then spark with a stir-and-serve mustard sauce. Low-fat and showy enough for dinner guests!Pork Roast with Gravy (crock pot)
Super, simple supper for prep night, this Crock-Pot method roast pork provides a hearty meal, plus leftovers for Texas-Style Barbeque Pork.Pork Fried Rice
Fast food with an Asian flair! Keep frozen pork cubes on hand for this "clean out the refrigerator" family meal.
ham recipes
creative uses for ham in the freezer
Macaroni and Cheese with Ham Cubes
Hungry teens appreciate this rich, home-style macaroni and cheese dish. Great for cool fall evenings.Bone Beans
Eldest child, Brighid, claims this dish as her favorite. Ham bone and scraps flavor simmered pinto beans. Pepper ads a dash of flavor.Classic Quiche Lorraine
An oldie but a goodie, this Swiss cheese/ham quiche can be spiked with steamed vegetables for a light, all-in-one meal for hot summer nights.
basic recipes
building-block recipes for freezer cooking sessions:
White Sauce for Freezer Cooking
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