Freezing methods and freezer friendly foods etc

[ladybird11]

DH bought us another freezer!

Now to cook freezer friendly meals - any favourite recipes you have to freeze, evening meals, snacks, deserts etc - anything, please share !

Oh, also what is NOT freezer friendly .

And I'm also just wondering, I have little Tupperware - I'm wondering if its best to invest in Tupperware (freezer mates - etc) or is any good old thing ok to use? Ideally I'd like to use the same container to freeze the food in, microwave it and eat from it....Any recommendations??

Thanks ladies!

[~Kim~]

Potato's not so great, anything with a sauce is good.

I give most things a crack in the freezer, but we're not really meat and 3 vege people.

There's a site on FB called Frost Bite which is really good.

[Maruschke]

I agree - steer clear of spuds in the freezer. I also don't freeze cooked pasta or rice. I freeze everything BUT that, and then fresh cook/boil to add to the soon-to-be-defrosted meal as I am ready to eat it.

[~Hestia~]

We have sausage rolls, pasta sauces, lasagna, mac cheese, casseroles, soups, zucchini slice, chicken strog to name a few.

I think I mentioned it in your other thread but we use a vac sealer. Depending on the size you can freeze portions or whole meals in the bags. You can reheat either by snipping a corner and microwaving, or by simmering on the stove. Then you just empty onto plate Tastes like I just made it! And things can get frozen flat which makes it easier for stacking and storing.

[ladybird11]

So looks like i don't necessarily need to spend $$$ on Tupperware then eh? DH will be happy lol!

Thanks heaps Kim, I've just liked the page, and bought the book too !

And thank you CM and Maruschke too - any hints are greatly helpful for me!!

[LionsandBears]

We cook up big meals every 3-4 weeks and freeze them. So casseroles, lasagna, cottage pies, bolognase sauce, soups.

I've moved away from plastics, even BPA free plastics, so I buy freezable glass containers like Pyrex. They cost more, so I buy one of two everytime we do a supermarket shop to build up the supply. I won't put anything hot near plastic as it releases toxins.

[ladybird11]

Thanks tashybabe - I didn't know Pyrex was freezer friendly! I have a few pyrex dishes floating around, yippee!!