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Call Me Stephanie 01-19-2011 01:39 AM

Freezing Healthy Meals for Quick Meals
 
So... I've been falling way too much off the wagon because I just don't want to cook, I just want something quick. So I thought, maybe I can cook a big meal, divide it into smaller portions, and freeze them. Then, I can just reheat for my meal.

But, I'm not at all sure if this is safe to do. Could I freeze previously cooked things like a small steak, chili, hamburgers, boiled chicken, etc and have it be safe to eat reheated?

ANewCreation 01-19-2011 02:50 AM

You absolutely can freeze cooked foods. Wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn. I do it all the time. It's a huge time saver!

Call Me Stephanie 01-19-2011 04:13 AM

Oh gawds, that's so fricken awesome. Thanks so much! This is a huge help!!! Now I know I can do it this time! *cheers self on* haha

astrophe 01-19-2011 09:08 AM

Yes, of course.

How else would those frozen meals people buy get made? Those are also "precooked." :)

Google "freezing guide" and that will help with tips.

There's also ways to assemble dishes to "finish off" in the oven and cookbooks devoted to the freezing ahead method.

GL!
A.

Prism21 01-19-2011 03:55 PM

Oh yes, I started doing this so my dh will have home cooked meals to take to work.

Nola Celeste 01-19-2011 04:23 PM

I do this all the time. At any moment, I could pretty much serve an entire buffet from my fridge and freezer. :D

Call Me Stephanie 01-19-2011 08:08 PM

Thanks everyone! This gives me new hope! *dances with excitement*

Aclai4067 01-20-2011 09:35 PM

I do this a fair bit. I hate cooking and it has saved me many times!


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