Sunday, December 20, 2009

I need some some dinner recipes that i can freeze for another time?

I have just started working an afternoon / nigt job %26amp; i need to cook some recipes ahead of time %26amp; freeze them for my hubby %26amp; kids. I know i can cook casseroles %26amp; spaghetti bolognaise. Is there anything else? I dont want them to be eating casserole everynight.I need some some dinner recipes that i can freeze for another time?
BACON-WRAPPED CHICKEN


Ready in 1 hour or less





12 boneless skinless chicken breast halves


2 cartons (8 oz each) whipped cream cheese with onion and chives2 tablespoons butter


salt to taste


12 bacon strips





Flatten chicken to 陆 inch thickness. Spread 3 tablespoons cream cheese over each. Dot with butter and sprinkle with salt; roll up. Wrap each with a bacon strip. Place, seam side down, in a greased pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400 for 35-40 minutes or until juices run clear. Broil 6 inches from the heat for 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp.








Freeze these uncooked.














FREEZER STROGANOFF





2 lbs. beef sirloin steak, 1/2 inch thick


1/2 lb. fresh mushrooms, sliced


2 med. onions, sliced


1 clove garlic, finely chopped


1/4 c. butter


1 c. water


2 tsp. instant beef bouillon


1 tsp. salt


1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce


1/2 c. water


1/4 c. all purpose flour





Cut beef steak across grain into strips 1/2 inch wide and 1 1/2 inches long. Cook and stir mushrooms, onions and garlic in butter in 10 inch skillet until onions are tender; remove vegetables. Brown beef in same skillet. Stir in 1 cup water, the instant bouillon, salt and Worcestershire sauce. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 15 minutes. Stir 1/2 cup water into the flour; stir into beef mixture. Add vegetables. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute. Pour into two 1 quart freezer containers. Cool quickly. Cover and label; freeze up to 4 months.


45 minutes before serving dip containers into hot water to loosen. Place frozen stroganoff and 1/2 cup water in 10 inch skillet. Cover and heat over medium heat, turning occasionally, until meat is hot, about 30 minutes. Stir 1 1/2 cups dairy sour cream into hot stroganoff and heat (DO NOT BOIL). Garnish with parsley. 8 servings




















FREEZER BISCUITS (ANGEL BISCUITS)





1 pkg. yeast


2 tbsp. warm water


5 c. unsifted flour


1 tbsp. baking powder


1 tsp. baking soda


1/4 c. sugar


1 tsp. salt


1 c. shortening


2 c. buttermilk





Dissolve yeast in warm water. Sift dry ingredients together. Cut in shortening. Add dissolved yeast to buttermilk and blend liquids into dry ingredients. Turn dough out on lightly floured board. Roll and cut into biscuits. Freeze biscuits on baking sheet. When biscuits are hard, transfer to freezer bags. About 30 minutes before baking, dip biscuits in melted butter. Bake at 400 degrees until browned














COLE SLAW FREEZER





1 head cabbage, shredded and let stand with 1 tsp. salt for 3 hours


3 stalks chopped celery


1 stalk chopped carrots


1 stalk chopped onions


1/2 chopped green pepper





Boil this syrup 1 minute and let get cool. Pour over cabbage and vegetables and freezer.





SYRUP:





1/2 c. water


1 c. white vinegar


2 c. sugar


1 tsp. celery seed














Chicken Spinach Enchilada Casserole


Serves 6





2 chicken breasts


1/2 lb. fresh spinach


1/2 large coarsely chopped onion


2 Tbsp. butter


1 cup sour cream


1 cup chopped green chili


12 oz. grated cheddar cheese


12 oz. grated Monterey Jack cheese


3-4 large flour tortillas


1/2 tsp. cumin


1/2 red bell pepper, chopped


3 garlic cloves, minced





Toppings: diced tomatoes, chopped avocados, chopped scallions, sliced black olives, chopped cilantro





Poach the breasts for 20 minutes. Allow to cool. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces. Set aside.





Saute onion, garlic and red bell pepper in butter till limp. Remove skillet from heat and add spinach and cover. Allow spinach to steam in skillet for 15 minutes. Add the chili, sour cream, chicken, cumin and blend well. Line a greased casserole I used a shallow corning ware white casserole 3 1/2 quart) with a tortilla, layer chicken mixture on and top with a layer of cheddar and Jack cheeses. Layer once more again and end with a layer of tortilla covered with a layer of cheeses. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Top with all the garnishes listed. DeliciousI need some some dinner recipes that i can freeze for another time?
Cozy Cottage Beef Stew





INGREDIENTS


3/4 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes


2 onions, diced


3 cloves garlic, minced


1 large stalk celery, minced


2 carrots, finely chopped


1/4 pound green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces


8 ounces fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped


3 potatoes, peeled and diced


1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes


1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce


1 bay leaf


1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper


1/2 teaspoon dried thyme


1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram


2 (14.5 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth


1/2 cup all-purpose flour


2 (10.5 ounce) cans beef consomme





In a slow cooker, combine beef, onions, garlic, celery, carrots, green beans, mushrooms, and potatoes. Pour in the tomatoes and tomato sauce. Season with bay leaf, pepper, thyme, and marjoram. Stir together chicken broth and flour. Pour chicken broth mixture and beef consomme into slow cooker, and stir.


Cover, and cook on Low 6 to 10 hours. Remove bay leaf before serving.
BBQ CHICKEN PASTA





6 cups boneless chicken breast without skins


2 cups onion, chopped


4 tablespoons vinegar


4 tablespoons brown sugar


陆 cup lemon juice


6 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce


2 cups catsup


1 tablespoon mustard


2 cups water


1 cup celery, chopped


cooked pasta





Combine all ingredients and pour into freezer bag. Freeze. Thaw, bake uncovered at 350 for 45 minutes. Serve over pasta.
I have actually started freezing taco meat for a variety of mexican platters. I mean 5lbs meat already cooked with the seasoning. Try it out. Good luck.

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