Category Archives: large batch cooking
Soup Swap
I forgot to take pictures and I’m disappointed. People brought yummy soups that I am so excited to pull out of the freezer, and we had a lot of fun visiting. I’m going to tell you what we did and … Continue reading
Filed under large batch cooking, Tips & Hints
Tomato-Basil Soup
My friend, Heidi, brought this soup to our soup swap this week and we LOVED it. Nathan is a huge fan of tomato soup, but I can’t stand the stuff in the can. This has a hint of orange that … Continue reading
Filed under freezer cooking, large batch cooking, Soup, tomatoes, winter, WW friendly
Layered Fiesta Casserole
Sometimes I jump on here to look up a recipe I need, and am shocked not to find it, since it’s an oft made favorite. We’re having this for dinner tonight and I was surprised I hadn’t posted it yet. … Continue reading
Filed under beef, freezer cooking, large batch cooking, mexican
Shredded Salsa Beef
1.5-2 lb roast 1 onion, chopped 4 oz can chopped green chiles 1 cup chunky salsa 2 T brown sugar 1 T soy sauce 1 clove garlic 1/2 – 1 cup water Throw everything in the crockpot and cook all … Continue reading
Filed under beef, Crockpot, freezer cooking, large batch cooking
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
We serve this on top of rice, with some frozen veggie on the side. Can’t get easier than that. Again,k this is a bit more time consuming when making it, but worth it in the end. From Fix, Freeze, Feast … Continue reading
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Mariachi Chicken Rolls
This is another one of our very favorites from the freezer. It’s more time consuming when you make it, but it’s one of the first ones I grab when I go to the freezer to pick a dinner. I have … Continue reading
Filed under freezer cooking, large batch cooking, Poultry
Basic Red Sauce
From Fix, Freeze, Feast. You could buy your own basic marinara, or use this. It’s cheap, fast and easy to throw together and we have really liked the flavor. SMALL BATCH makes about 10 cups 1 (12 ounce) can tomato … Continue reading
Manicotti
This is our favorite frozen dinner lately. We serve it with some kind of yummy crusty bread or french bread and spinach salad on the side – yum. From Fix, Freeze, Feast Makes 4 entrees, 4 servings each 1 container (48 ounces) … Continue reading
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Mexi-Stuffed Peppers
I’m starting to do large batch cooking – cook it at dinner the night we want to eat it, and throw the other 3 or 4 meals worth in the freezer for another week. We really like this. The original … Continue reading
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Tortilla Pie
From Light & Tasty Magazine, April/May 2002 Tortilla Pie 1/2 pound lean ground beef 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) Italian or Mexican diced tomatoes, drained 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin … Continue reading
Filed under beef, freezer cooking, large batch cooking, mexican
