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Freeze for Later Resources

Nov 14, 2011 00:00

I'm looking for more resources on foods that you prep and freeze for later. Whether it's adapting dishes you usually make into freeze for later or foods explicitly made for that. I'd also like things on defrosting safely and properly. I've read all the posts here and it's helpful, but I'm looking for more. (I know that these may seem like ( Read more... )

tofu, help: how to, soups and stews, help: freezing/storing

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gemfyre November 14 2011, 09:00:12 UTC

I freeze loads of meals. I've almost got a batch of bolognaise sauce (my version contains a bit of mince and LOADS of fresh veggies) and some serves of chow mein in there. I also freeze soups, casseroles, curries, stews and stir fries if there are leftovers ( ... )

redikolous November 14 2011, 16:25:32 UTC

Ooh, I like this. I can def get some takeout containers, and it saves money too. Thank you for this.

southernmyst November 14 2011, 11:27:33 UTC

Google "once a month cooking" or "oamc" - there exist loads of people who do just what you're wanting to do, at varying frequencies, and you'll find lots of recipes designed to be frozen.

redikolous November 14 2011, 16:27:47 UTC

I didn't know this was such a thing! I've found some great sites already, thank you.

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redikolous November 14 2011, 16:52:16 UTC

Thank you!

leatherfemme November 14 2011, 15:32:39 UTC

Cooked beans freeze very well, as do grains. Then you can just add in some veggies and you have a meal ( ... )

redikolous November 14 2011, 17:45:26 UTC

This is great, I see all sorts of great pictures of tofu and I'm always wondering how it's done. Thank you!

kamaliitaru November 14 2011, 15:59:16 UTC

Wow, I could write a few TL;DR posts, but I'm in a bit of a rush this morning, so I will write the top few tips. If you want more, let me know and I can provide ( ... )

redikolous November 14 2011, 17:46:31 UTC

I'd like to know more about what you do with frozen vegetables. These tips are all great.

kamaliitaru November 14 2011, 21:42:10 UTC

Frozen vegetables are great to cook with. I pick what kinds of vegetables I buy or freeze and avoid some I know I don't like. Although I'm probably fooling myself, I believe some frozen vegetables have more remaining nutrients than the "fresh" ones that have been gassed and sit in cold storage for months before they hit the grocery store ( ... )