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Five Simple Ways to Fill Your Freezer<\/h2>\n

Any mom knows that dinnertime is the witching hour. Kids are hungry — and whiny, the clock is ticking, and everyone’s ready to sit down and eat. And sometimes, despite our best efforts, dinner prep can take its toll.<\/p>\n

Make dinnertime a little easier by having a stash of homemade freezer meals on hand. Here are five simple ways to make that dream a reality:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Double tonight’s dinner<\/h3>\n

Place the extra meal in the freezer for another night. You’ll be amazed at the meals that freeze well<\/a>. Repeat twice a week and after a month you’ll be able to take a week off.<\/p>\n

2. Combine bulk cooking and sale items<\/h3>\n

Find a great sale on chicken breast. Stock up! Once you get home, mix up a few marinades<\/a>, divide chicken into meal size ziploc bags, add the marinades. Seal, label, and freeze. The chicken will marinate as it thaws. Add a simple salad and steamed rice for an easy dinner.<\/p>\n

3. Save leftovers creatively<\/h3>\n

Have lots of leftovers from a party or holiday meal? Prepare individual “TV dinners.” Portion out mashed potatoes, vegetables, stuffing, and turkey into pie plates or other freezer safe containers. Wrap well, label, and freeze. Have convenient meals to grab on busy nights.<\/p>\n

4. Bulk up<\/h3>\n

Buy ground meat in bulk. Cook it right away and season for tacos and pasta meals. Freeze in meal size portions for your own convenience foods. Taco night will come together in a snap.<\/p>\n

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5. Bake yourself happy<\/h3>\n

Love home baked goods? Prepare a large batch of rolls or scones. Flash freeze them<\/a> and store in airtight containers or ziptop bags. Pull just what you need and bake without a lot of prep work.<\/p>\n

Freezer cooking doesn’t have to be a daylong marathon. A few simple steps to feed your freezer can help you feed your family quickly, healthfully, and on a budget.<\/p>\n

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— Jessica Fisher, aka FishMama, is a busy mom of six kids. She regularly fills her freezer<\/a> in order to enjoy easier mealtimes and good, cheap eats.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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