During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the things
I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
extend that.

Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?


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On Sat, 5 Dec 2015 11:41:33 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the things
>I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
>extend that.
>
>Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?

My biggest item is soup. It is more economical to make very large
amounts then freeze in single portions. (I use the 1litre pots of
yogurt so I wash the containers and use them for soup as they stack
handily) I keep a variety of soups and more often than not, that's my
lunch.

> wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 5 Dec 2015 11:41:33 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>>During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
>>things
>>I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
>>extend that.
>>
>>Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>
> My biggest item is soup. It is more economical to make very large
> amounts then freeze in single portions. (I use the 1litre pots of
> yogurt so I wash the containers and use them for soup as they stack
> handily) I keep a variety of soups and more often than not, that's my
> lunch.

Thanks, Lucretia. I haven't actually done soups for the freezer yet but it
is definitely something to think on.


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"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> > wrote in message
> ...
>> On Sat, 5 Dec 2015 11:41:33 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
>>>things
>>>I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
>>>extend that.
>>>
>>>Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>>
>> My biggest item is soup. It is more economical to make very large
>> amounts then freeze in single portions. (I use the 1litre pots of
>> yogurt so I wash the containers and use them for soup as they stack
>> handily) I keep a variety of soups and more often than not, that's my
>> lunch.
>
> Thanks, Lucretia. I haven't actually done soups for the freezer yet but
> it is definitely something to think on.
>

Oh, before someone jumps on me and posts everything I've ever written, I
mean as single lunches/dinners. Atm I have Shepherd's pies, Lasagne, meat
pies, pasties and pizza. although of course it is going down fast. I will
restock as soon as I can!


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On 12/5/2015 6:41 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
> things I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to
> really extend that.

I caught it yesterday, that you've been under the weather.
Whatever it is, I hope you are feeling better soon.
>
> Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?

Mostly the usual, pasta sauce, chili, mac n cheese. Stuffed
peppers freeze well. If I make a meatloaf, I make half and
freeze half uncooked, sometimes.

nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> On 12/5/2015 6:41 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>> During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
>> things I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to
>> really extend that.
>
> I caught it yesterday, that you've been under the weather.
> Whatever it is, I hope you are feeling better soon.

It is taking a while this time but I will get there Thank you, Nancy,
your kind wishes are very welcome.

>> Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>
> Mostly the usual, pasta sauce, chili, mac n cheese. Stuffed
> peppers freeze well. If I make a meatloaf, I make half and
> freeze half uncooked, sometimes.

Thanks very much, there are some good ideas there

I am compiling a list to work to when I can. After this I am more interested
in making meals than storing my usual joints etc. D doesn't cook and if I
don't have meals ready, he will live on canned stuff. He won't complain, but
I am much happier if he can get real food that he can defrost and heat up.

Thanks again. Very much appreciated.

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On 05/12/2015 4:41 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
> things I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to
> really extend that.
>
> Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>
>
I make batches of pizza bases for my very busy d-i-l.
Graham

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On 12/5/2015 8:55 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 12/5/2015 6:41 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>> During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
>> things I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to
>> really extend that.
>
> I caught it yesterday, that you've been under the weather.
> Whatever it is, I hope you are feeling better soon.
>>
>> Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>
> Mostly the usual, pasta sauce, chili, mac n cheese. Stuffed
> peppers freeze well. If I make a meatloaf, I make half and
> freeze half uncooked, sometimes.
>
I do similar - pasta sauce, Mac'n'cheese. Stuffed cabbage. Mini
meatloves, soups, stews, lasagne. I try to always have stock available.

"graham" > wrote in message
...
> On 05/12/2015 4:41 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>> During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
>> things I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to
>> really extend that.
>>
>> Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>>
>>
> I make batches of pizza bases for my very busy d-i-l.

Lucky D-i-l! For D I make pizza and freeze it in slices. I think he might
have been living on that for the past two days, so today I made sure he got
some lasagne out and some Shepherd's pie for tomorrow. I can't eat atm so
he is getting whatever he fancies.

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Ophelia wrote:
>
> Thanks, Lucretia. I haven't actually done soups for the freezer yet but it
> is definitely something to think on.

That's definitely something to freeze, Ophy. When cooking any soup,
it's almost as easy to make a ton of it at a time. I always cook soup
large then freeze in pint or quart containers to use in the future.
Frozen soup will last well for well over 6 months. When I make soup, I
end up with about 7 quarts. I always have some in my freezer and when
I run low, I'll make another batch.

On Sat, 5 Dec 2015 11:41:33 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the things
>I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
>extend that.
>
>Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?


We usually have some pre-cooked foods. Very handy when time is short
or like right now, my wife has a fractured ankle. When I good chicken
on the grill I spatchcock it and it is just as easy to cook two as it
is for one. We have one for dinner and the other is frozen, sometimes
cut in half for two meals. Same with a pork roast, halve is frozen
for another time. In the summer I make pulled pork and brisket on the
smoker and enjoy it again in the winter from the freezer.

On 12/5/2015 5:41 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
> things I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to
> really extend that.
>
> Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>
>
I freeze individual portions of several items--ham and beans soup,
chili, meatloaf, stuffed peppers, lasagna, individual portions of
chicken and pot roast, etc. Be sure to label with names and dates.

I did not know you have been unwell, but I hope you're feeling better.
Frozen meals help a lot, whether you have been sick or even if you're
just in a hurry.

MaryL

graham wrote:
>
> On 05/12/2015 4:41 AM, Ophelia wrote:
> > During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
> > things I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to
> > really extend that.
> >
> > Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
> >
> >
> I make batches of pizza bases for my very busy d-i-l.

What is a pizza base? The crust? and/or the sauce?

Ophelia wrote:
>
> For D I make pizza and freeze it in slices.

Really? :-O OK, that's it....I am officially a PIG. Whenever I make
a pizza, and it's a large full one, I'll eat 3-4 out of 8 slices right
away. Then maybe go back for one more. The other 4 slices, I'll eat
the next day. No pizza here has ever made it into the freezer. oink
oink

"S Viemeister" > wrote in message
...
> On 12/5/2015 8:55 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>> On 12/5/2015 6:41 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>> During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
>>> things I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to
>>> really extend that.
>>
>> I caught it yesterday, that you've been under the weather.
>> Whatever it is, I hope you are feeling better soon.
>>>
>>> Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>>
>> Mostly the usual, pasta sauce, chili, mac n cheese. Stuffed
>> peppers freeze well. If I make a meatloaf, I make half and
>> freeze half uncooked, sometimes.
>>
> I do similar - pasta sauce, Mac'n'cheese. Stuffed cabbage. Mini meatloves,
> soups, stews, lasagne. I try to always have stock available.

Ahh yes. Good homemade stock I usually have. I think I'm on my last pot
now though.


>

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"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
news
> On Sat, 5 Dec 2015 11:41:33 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>>During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
>>things
>>I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
>>extend that.
>>
>>Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>
>
> We usually have some pre-cooked foods. Very handy when time is short
> or like right now, my wife has a fractured ankle. When I good chicken
> on the grill I spatchcock it and it is just as easy to cook two as it
> is for one. We have one for dinner and the other is frozen, sometimes
> cut in half for two meals. Same with a pork roast, halve is frozen
> for another time. In the summer I make pulled pork and brisket on the
> smoker and enjoy it again in the winter from the freezer.

I guess you will find it freezes ok or you wouldn't do it. That is
definitely something to think on! I tend to make composite dishes like
lasagne etc.

Best wishes for your wife and I hope she is soon mended.



Thank you!

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"MaryL" > wrote in message
...
> On 12/5/2015 5:41 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>> During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
>> things I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to
>> really extend that.
>>
>> Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>>
>>
> I freeze individual portions of several items--ham and beans soup, chili,
> meatloaf, stuffed peppers, lasagna, individual portions of chicken and pot
> roast, etc. Be sure to label with names and dates.

Yes I always label and date them. I will look at individual portions of
chicken etc too now.

> I did not know you have been unwell, but I hope you're feeling better.
> Frozen meals help a lot, whether you have been sick or even if you're just
> in a hurry.

Thank you, yes they are. I am not alone. This bug is going through the
area and I know of several people who have it. It is going through schools
too, I just heard. I have the added complication of asthma which makes it
just a bit horrid. I am not breathing so well and I am very tired but it am
reading and typing. It takes ones mind off it a bit

Thank you, Mary.

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"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> For D I make pizza and freeze it in slices.
>
> Really? :-O OK, that's it....I am officially a PIG. Whenever I make
> a pizza, and it's a large full one, I'll eat 3-4 out of 8 slices right
> away. Then maybe go back for one more. The other 4 slices, I'll eat
> the next day. No pizza here has ever made it into the freezer. oink
> oink

Hey if it is good and you enjoy it ... I make two large ones at a time. He
eats one as he wishes and the other I freeze.

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On Sat, 5 Dec 2015 11:41:33 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the things
>I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
>extend that.
>
>Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?

Everyone puts me to shame. I only make spaghetti sauce and marinara
sauce and freeze in 2-cup portions. I've been thinking of doing
lentil soup for freezing. It is excellent as a frozen backup.
Actually I've been thinking of doing a couple of soups just for
freezing. I put away leftover chicken tortilla soup and lentil soup
and was surprised at how handy and wonderful they were. (I have had a
mind-set against freezing stuff for later. Maybe it isn't such a bad
idea. I've tried lasagna in the past, but it takes forever to thaw
and I haven't found the magic formula for oven-heating from frozen.
Any tips?
Janet US

"Janet B" > wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 5 Dec 2015 11:41:33 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>>During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
>>things
>>I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
>>extend that.
>>
>>Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>
> Everyone puts me to shame. I only make spaghetti sauce and marinara
> sauce and freeze in 2-cup portions. I've been thinking of doing
> lentil soup for freezing. It is excellent as a frozen backup.
> Actually I've been thinking of doing a couple of soups just for
> freezing. I put away leftover chicken tortilla soup and lentil soup
> and was surprised at how handy and wonderful they were. (I have had a
> mind-set against freezing stuff for later. Maybe it isn't such a bad
> idea. I've tried lasagna in the past, but it takes forever to thaw
> and I haven't found the magic formula for oven-heating from frozen.
> Any tips?

Straight in the microwave until hot! Yes, I know ... and it took me some
time to work that out but ... cook it until it is piping hot and going all
melty.

As for freezing stuff, it has been a godsend. I have no appetite and I like
to know he is eating well. As others have said, it is good if you are very
busy too. I would rather have my own stuff in there than buy ready made in
the shops.

You could try it with a few things and see how you like it. I have been
freezing in single portions. They are much easier to defrost and reheat
than a large thing. Perfect for us just now too.
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On 12/5/2015 10:50 AM, Janet B wrote:
I've tried lasagna in the past, but it takes forever to thaw
> and I haven't found the magic formula for oven-heating from frozen.
>
Thaw, covered, in the microwave. Then you can finish it in the oven.

On Sat, 5 Dec 2015 16:08:38 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
>"Janet B" > wrote in message
.. .
>> On Sat, 5 Dec 2015 11:41:33 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
>>>things
>>>I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
>>>extend that.
>>>
>>>Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>>
>> Everyone puts me to shame. I only make spaghetti sauce and marinara
>> sauce and freeze in 2-cup portions. I've been thinking of doing
>> lentil soup for freezing. It is excellent as a frozen backup.
>> Actually I've been thinking of doing a couple of soups just for
>> freezing. I put away leftover chicken tortilla soup and lentil soup
>> and was surprised at how handy and wonderful they were. (I have had a
>> mind-set against freezing stuff for later. Maybe it isn't such a bad
>> idea. I've tried lasagna in the past, but it takes forever to thaw
>> and I haven't found the magic formula for oven-heating from frozen.
>> Any tips?
>
>Straight in the microwave until hot! Yes, I know ... and it took me some
>time to work that out but ... cook it until it is piping hot and going all
>melty.
>
>As for freezing stuff, it has been a godsend. I have no appetite and I like
>to know he is eating well. As others have said, it is good if you are very
>busy too. I would rather have my own stuff in there than buy ready made in
>the shops.
>
>You could try it with a few things and see how you like it. I have been
>freezing in single portions. They are much easier to defrost and reheat
>than a large thing. Perfect for us just now too.

Yes being on my own I often cook more than I need (some things just
don't taste the same cooked in smaller portions, stew would be one) so
I make a stew and put three or four away in the freezer for a day I
don't want to be bothered.

Ophelia wrote:
>
>During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the things
>I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
>extend that.
>
>Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?

Most anything I cook is in large quantity so I can fill my freezer,
especially soups, stews, meat loaf, rice pilafs, and kasha varnishkas
too. I could never understand the point of accquiring several
ingredients, going through the prep, cooking, and cleanup just for one
meal... I find it just as easy to cook twenty portions as two. I'd be
lost without my large cook pots, everyone needs to own at least a 16
quart soup pot. This is a great pot at a great price:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...-garden&sr=1-1
Don't forget to buy the ladles for easy serving and filling your
freezer containers.

> wrote in message
...
> On Sat, 5 Dec 2015 16:08:38 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>"Janet B" > wrote in message
. ..
>>> On Sat, 5 Dec 2015 11:41:33 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
>>>>things
>>>>I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
>>>>extend that.
>>>>
>>>>Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>>>
>>> Everyone puts me to shame. I only make spaghetti sauce and marinara
>>> sauce and freeze in 2-cup portions. I've been thinking of doing
>>> lentil soup for freezing. It is excellent as a frozen backup.
>>> Actually I've been thinking of doing a couple of soups just for
>>> freezing. I put away leftover chicken tortilla soup and lentil soup
>>> and was surprised at how handy and wonderful they were. (I have had a
>>> mind-set against freezing stuff for later. Maybe it isn't such a bad
>>> idea. I've tried lasagna in the past, but it takes forever to thaw
>>> and I haven't found the magic formula for oven-heating from frozen.
>>> Any tips?
>>
>>Straight in the microwave until hot! Yes, I know ... and it took me some
>>time to work that out but ... cook it until it is piping hot and going all
>>melty.
>>
>>As for freezing stuff, it has been a godsend. I have no appetite and I
>>like
>>to know he is eating well. As others have said, it is good if you are
>>very
>>busy too. I would rather have my own stuff in there than buy ready made
>>in
>>the shops.
>>
>>You could try it with a few things and see how you like it. I have been
>>freezing in single portions. They are much easier to defrost and reheat
>>than a large thing. Perfect for us just now too.
>
> Yes being on my own I often cook more than I need (some things just
> don't taste the same cooked in smaller portions, stew would be one) so
> I make a stew and put three or four away in the freezer for a day I
> don't want to be bothered.

I cook everything regular size, then portion it up to freeze.

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Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
> Ophelia wrote:
> >
> >During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the things
> >I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
> >extend that.
> >
> >Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>
> Most anything I cook is in large quantity so I can fill my freezer,
> especially soups, stews, meat loaf, rice pilafs, and kasha varnishkas
> too. I could never understand the point of accquiring several
> ingredients, going through the prep, cooking, and cleanup just for one
> meal... I find it just as easy to cook twenty portions as two.

I agree with you Sheldon although I use an 8 quart pot for large
cooking. That's all my one small freezer will hold anyway. As you say,
mostly worthless to just cook for one or two most times. Better to
cook as large as you can and freeze leftovers. So many foods can be
frozen with no loss of taste when reheating later on.

Here's a joke I read this morning and I thought of you....hehehh

A man saw a lady with big breasts. He asked, "Excuse me, can I bite
your breasts for $1000?" She agrees, so they go to a secluded corner.
She opens her blouse and the man puts his face in her breasts for 10
minutes." Eventually the lady asks, "Aren't you gonna bite them?" He
replies, "No, it's too expensive."

lol

"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message
...
> Ophelia wrote:
>>
>>During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
>>things
>>I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
>>extend that.
>>
>>Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>
> Most anything I cook is in large quantity so I can fill my freezer,
> especially soups, stews, meat loaf, rice pilafs, and kasha varnishkas
> too. I could never understand the point of accquiring several
> ingredients, going through the prep, cooking, and cleanup just for one
> meal... I find it just as easy to cook twenty portions as two. I'd be
> lost without my large cook pots, everyone needs to own at least a 16
> quart soup pot. This is a great pot at a great price:
> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...-garden&sr=1-1
> Don't forget to buy the ladles for easy serving and filling your
> freezer containers.

I have plenty of ladles.

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Janet B wrote:
>
> I've tried lasagna in the past, but it takes forever to thaw
> and I haven't found the magic formula for oven-heating from frozen.
> Any tips?

Put in fridge the night before to start the thawing. Regardless, just
put in microwave and heat in small steps and some settling time
inbetween each heating.

For freezer to oven, cover with foil and use a low oven temp.

On 05/12/2015 8:23 AM, Gary wrote:
> graham wrote:
>>
>> On 05/12/2015 4:41 AM, Ophelia wrote:
>>> During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
>>> things I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to
>>> really extend that.
>>>
>>> Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>>>
>>>
>> I make batches of pizza bases for my very busy d-i-l.
>
> What is a pizza base? The crust? and/or the sauce?
>
Just the bread dough flattened into a disc.
Graham

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On Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 5:41:47 AM UTC-6, Ophelia wrote:
> During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the things
> I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
> extend that.
>
> Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>
>
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On Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 5:41:47 AM UTC-6, Ophelia wrote:
> During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the things
> I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
> extend that.
>
> Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>
>
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I usually have some or all of thse things in the freezer.When my kids come, as they did a week befre Thanksgiving, I always have somethng goo to eat with little work.
Lasagna,
Meat sauce for Pasta
King Ranch Casserole
Beef, mushroom and Barley soup.
Rosie

"rosie" > wrote in message
...
> On Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 5:41:47 AM UTC-6, Ophelia wrote:
>> During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
>> things
>> I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
>> extend that.
>>
>> Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>>
>>
>
> I usually have some or all of thse things in the freezer.When my kids
> come, as they did a week befre Thanksgiving, I always have somethng goo to
> eat with little work.
> Lasagna,
> Meat sauce for Pasta
> King Ranch Casserole
> Beef, mushroom and Barley soup.

Thank you, Rosie! Please will you share your 'King Ranch Casserole'? It is
unknown to me


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Gary wrote:
>Ophelia wrote:
>>
>> For D I make pizza and freeze it in slices.
>
>Really? :-O OK, that's it... I am officially a PIG. Whenever I make
>a pizza, and it's a large full one, I'll eat 3-4 out of 8 slices right
>away. Then maybe go back for one more. The other 4 slices, I'll eat
>the next day. No pizza here has ever made it into the freezer.

Nowadays my pizza begins life in the freezer but once cooked it never
goes back... I love cold left over pizza first thing in the morning,
almost as good as cold left over Chinese take out eaten from the
container all gelified.

Ophelia wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
> things I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend
> to really extend that.
>
> Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?

Ophelia, glad to hear you are feeling better.

Yes, we do cook for the freezer. I have no easy spot to get lunch at
from work and Charlotte's college can be iffy. As a result, we make
extra and freeze it in microwavable containers with sides added. The
sides can be pretty simple like leftover rice (deliberately make a bit
extra) or something a little bit fancy (but not terrifically fancy,
more sauteed cabbage and red bell peppers with mushrooms and onions).

A popular one in our house is curried lamb with lots of curry gravy
over a bed of rice with 2 veggie sides.


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On 12/5/2015 10:01 AM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> We usually have some pre-cooked foods. Very handy when time is short
> or like right now, my wife has a fractured ankle.

I'm very sorry to hear that.

> When I good chicken
> on the grill I spatchcock it and it is just as easy to cook two as it
> is for one. We have one for dinner and the other is frozen, sometimes
> cut in half for two meals. Same with a pork roast, halve is frozen
> for another time. In the summer I make pulled pork and brisket on the
> smoker and enjoy it again in the winter from the freezer.

All of that sounds wonderful. I don't keep a whole lot of
already prepared food in my freezer but it sure comes in handy
at times when you just want something good for dinner.

nancy

Ophelia wrote in rec.food.cooking:

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>
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >
> > wrote in message
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> > > On Sat, 5 Dec 2015 11:41:33 -0000, "Ophelia"
> > > > wrote:
> > >
> > > > During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful
> > > > for the things I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am
> > > > well I intend to really extend that.
> > > >
> > > > Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
> > >
> > > My biggest item is soup. It is more economical to make very large
> > > amounts then freeze in single portions. (I use the 1litre pots of
> > > yogurt so I wash the containers and use them for soup as they
> > > stack handily) I keep a variety of soups and more often than
> > > not, that's my lunch.
> >
> > Thanks, Lucretia. I haven't actually done soups for the freezer
> > yet but it is definitely something to think on.
> >
>
> Oh, before someone jumps on me and posts everything I've ever
> written, I mean as single lunches/dinners. Atm I have Shepherd's
> pies, Lasagne, meat pies, pasties and pizza. although of course it
> is going down fast. I will restock as soon as I can!

LOL, my failing is to simple master a meat pie (shepherds or other) to
my satisfaction. It's simply not something I ever saw made.

It's odd because I make really good lumpia, but this basic escapes me.

Carol

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On Sat, 5 Dec 2015 11:41:33 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the things
>I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
>extend that.
>
>Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?

Spaghetti Casserole freezes well and it's easy to heat a single
serving in the Microwave.

William

wrote in
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>
> My biggest item is soup. It is more economical to make very large
> amounts then freeze in single portions. (I use the 1litre pots of
> yogurt so I wash the containers and use them for soup as they stack
> handily) I keep a variety of soups and more often than not, that's my
> lunch.

How do you handle frost? Whenever I freeze a basically liquid thing like
soup, ice crystals form almost immediately. Chunks of ice form eventually
in other things I freeze as well, it just takes a little longer. If I
can't get it into a vacuum bag, I hesitate to freeze it.

"William" > wrote in message
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> On Sat, 5 Dec 2015 11:41:33 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>>During the time I have been unwell, I have been very grateful for the
>>things
>>I have already cooked in the freezer. When I am well I intend to really
>>extend that.
>>
>>Do you cook for the freezer and if so, what do you make?
>
> Spaghetti Casserole freezes well and it's easy to heat a single
> serving in the Microwave.

I haven't heard of it but I will have a look for it.

Thank you.

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Alan Holbrook wrote:
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> wrote in
> :
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> >
> > My biggest item is soup. It is more economical to make very large
> > amounts then freeze in single portions. (I use the 1litre pots of
> > yogurt so I wash the containers and use them for soup as they stack
> > handily) I keep a variety of soups and more often than not, that's my
> > lunch.
>
> How do you handle frost? Whenever I freeze a basically liquid thing like
> soup, ice crystals form almost immediately.

Alan...the tiny bit of frost you get in sealed containers is not even
worth worrying about. It will be on the top but then you have a pint
or quart of liquid underneath with none. As soon as you take the
container out of the freezer, you can stick the open top under running
warm water for about 5 seconds and eliminate the frost moisture if it
really bothers you.

On Sun, 06 Dec 2015 09:14:42 -0500, Gary > wrote:

>Alan Holbrook wrote:
>>
>> wrote in
>> :
>>
>> >
>> > My biggest item is soup. It is more economical to make very large
>> > amounts then freeze in single portions. (I use the 1litre pots of
>> > yogurt so I wash the containers and use them for soup as they stack
>> > handily) I keep a variety of soups and more often than not, that's my
>> > lunch.
>>
>> How do you handle frost? Whenever I freeze a basically liquid thing like
>> soup, ice crystals form almost immediately.
>
>Alan...the tiny bit of frost you get in sealed containers is not even
>worth worrying about. It will be on the top but then you have a pint
>or quart of liquid underneath with none. As soon as you take the
>container out of the freezer, you can stick the open top under running
>warm water for about 5 seconds and eliminate the frost moisture if it
>really bothers you.

I was thinking maybe Alan meant frost on the freezer walls - I do get
that but I just wait and soon enough I can push a large pallet knife
in under the ice and pop it off.

On Sun, 06 Dec 2015 01:08:47 -0600, Alan Holbrook >
wrote:

wrote in
:
>
>>
>> My biggest item is soup. It is more economical to make very large
>> amounts then freeze in single portions. (I use the 1litre pots of
>> yogurt so I wash the containers and use them for soup as they stack
>> handily) I keep a variety of soups and more often than not, that's my
>> lunch.
>
>How do you handle frost? Whenever I freeze a basically liquid thing like
>soup, ice crystals form almost immediately. Chunks of ice form eventually
>in other things I freeze as well, it just takes a little longer. If I
>can't get it into a vacuum bag, I hesitate to freeze it.

I lightly press a doubled piece of plastic wrap on the surface of
whatever I am freezing. Works like a charm.
Janet US