Nifr: good freezer meal?

KissyfaceKate

Sorry to post and run but I am so tired. I'll check in am for sure. And prolly at three am when I pee lol. We are having dinner with dhs great uncle and aunt and his one cousin and her hubby we really like. That's all covered pizza salad and deserts. I want to bring domething to freeze. They have been loving and accepting of me from day one, which is alot more than I can say for most of dhs family. Anyways the gu is very ill. Colon cancer that has matasticized go his lungs. Dh and I are both devastated. I've offered to help in any way I can but of course they say no No were fine etc etc. So I'm going to make a freezer dinner or two. His great aunt is amazing and I know she has to be exhausted and they aren't going out like they used to bc of the chemotherapy and radiation. Sorry long and rambling. I'm just very sad. Any good freezer dinners? Or any other ideas? I make killer stuffed shells but we just had them for the holidays. I really want to help and if I just bring the food they can't say no. Sorry for the giant paragraph I'm on my phone. Thanks ladies.

Married071709

Sorry to hear about DH's uncle.  Cancer is so devastating.  You all will be in my t&p's.

Chili freezes well.

Chicken and rice casserole, with mushroom or cream of chicken soup (you can even throw some frozen green beans in for a complete meal.)  

Marinated chicken or flank steak both freeze well.  

Spaghetti sauce.  

Chicken noodle soup.  

Enchiladas.

Taco casserole (taco meat, beans, corn, jar of salsa, olives, diced green chilies). 

Italian Chicken. Cooked diced chicken with tomatoes and black olives.  Season with garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.  Serve over pasta.

I think thats all I've got for now!  I will think about it some more!

FutureMoutoux

I'm so sorry to hear that! Cancer is just awful!

I don't freeze much because we don't have the space.

 But: 

Chili

Lasagna

Beef stew or Chicken Stew

I have done chicken enchiladas- Chicken and cheddar cheese filling with cream of chicken soup, sour cream and green chilis for the sauce. I can give you the recipe if you want. It is one of our favs and is so easy! 

 

 

madelyn07

lasagna

pulled pork or chicken

white chicken chili

chili

enchiladas

pasta e fagoli

meatballs (to use in pasta or on subs or whatever)

taco meat

empanadas  

chicken pot pies 

egg rolls 

pizza dough or whole pizzas

calzones 

chicken tetrazzine 

 

SLPMel

I made an awesome Taco Soup if you are looking for something easy and easy to freeze!

doozer1345

I have a good recipe for Italian Pasta (good to freeze for up to 3 months and it makes a ton!!)

2 cans stewed tomatoes

1 large can tomato sauce

1 can diced tomatoes

Oregano

Garlic

Parsley

2 cans V8

Italian sausage

1 lbs ground beef

1 med onion

Green pepper (optional)

Pepper to taste

Brown beef with onions and garlic (I use 1-2 tsp minced garlic). On a skillet, brown sausage (chopped). Throw everything in a stew pot and simmer for 2 hours. Serve with hot pasta.

Hope this helps!

SLPMel

doozer1345:

I have a good recipe for Italian Pasta (good to freeze for up to 3 months and it makes a ton!!)

2 cans stewed tomatoes

1 large can tomato sauce

1 can diced tomatoes

Oregano

Garlic

Parsley

2 cans V8

Italian sausage

1 lbs ground beef

1 med onion

Green pepper (optional)

Pepper to taste

Brown beef with onions and garlic (I use 1-2 tsp minced garlic). On a skillet, brown sausage (chopped). Throw everything in a stew pot and simmer for 2 hours. Serve with hot pasta.

Hope this helps!

That sounds yummy!!

huskerbaby

I make these two at a time (one to eat right away and one for the freezer) and they are so easy!  It's mexican lasagna:

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/mexican-lasagna-recipe/index.html

I modify it depending on what I like and what I have, like turkey or beef instead of chicken or regular tortillas instead of spinach, etc.  The basic recipe is good though, and you can control the heat of the sauce too.  Otherwise I agree with the PP's, everything sounds delicious!