Sunday, April 5, 2009

April's food and freezer prep week

I decided to put this on my blog, but in preparation for my class on the 18th I have been posting a lot more details on my web site.  I will release the site address as soon as we get all my info tranfered to it.  It will be very comprehensive on my meal prep and menu's.  It will have my recipes and much more of my favorite frugal living information.

Monthly Freezer Plan

Freezer Planning:
My freezer prep includes stocking  pre-cooked meats, breads, desserts, sides, and a few pre-made dinners.    
I love my freezer as it saves me oodles of time and money.  It is super convenient! 

This is my Freezer plan schedule for the month of April:

I start with Meat so they are ready for me to put into other recipes.  I pack things really flat and with my seal and save so I am able to fit a good amount in my stand up freezer. 
Meats:
8 bags precooked chopped chicken
2 bags precooked meatballs
6-8 small precooked bacon pieces
Salmon Patties
Homemade Chicken Nuggets
Precooked Pulled Pork

Breads: 
4-8  loaves Whole Wheat  bread
2 bags muffins
2 bags Cornbread  Muffins
2 bags Cinnamon Rolls
4 bags Whole Wheat Rolls
Pita Pockets
Crepes
Tortillas
Whole Wheat Pancakes
Whole Wheat Waffles

Dessert/Snack:
Banana Brownies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
Cinnamon Rolls

Sides:  Things I like to always keep on hand in the freezer so I can avoid store trips:
10-15 pckg butter
About 6-8 bags of Shredded Cheddar Cheese (I buy bulk and than portion it into small sandwhich size bags)
About 6-8 bags of Shredded Mozarella Cheese " "
Several bags diced onions (these get a little slimy but they are great for sauces/etc)
Several bags bacon pieces

Casseroles/Main Dish
1 Lasagna
1 Chicken/ Corn Enchilada
1 Salmon Casserole
2 Breakfast Casserole
Broccoli Calzones