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Journey33
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Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
I want to have some meals on hand that I can just defrost/heat up... Anyone else doing this?
What kinds of things are you making/freezing?
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Posted 8/28/12 11:14 AM  |
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jams92
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
that is a great idea - i never thought of it!
the first thing that comes to mind is lasagna
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| Posted 8/28/12 11:18 AM |
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Journey33
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
Posted by jams92
that is a great idea - i never thought of it!
the first thing that comes to mind is lasagna
me too.. so far thats the only thing I have on the list lmao! 
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| Posted 8/28/12 11:19 AM |
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Linda1003
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
Sauce
Meatballs
Soups
Chilli
Stews
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| Posted 8/28/12 11:25 AM |
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allIwant
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
zitti
sauce/meatballs
my grandpas macaroni and cheese
chilli
chicken soup
eggplant/chicken parm
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| Posted 8/28/12 11:46 AM |
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babyfever08
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Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
I didn't think of that! I was planning on using my crock pot to make some meals.
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| Posted 8/28/12 11:53 AM |
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JenandMikey
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
im going to ask a silly question but when you're ready to eat these freezer meals, #1 how do you defrost them? #2 do they taste any different then if freshly made?
sorry if stupid, i just never froze my meals before and it sounds like a great idea, so i was curious
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| Posted 8/28/12 11:53 AM |
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Linda1003
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
Posted by JenandMikey
im going to ask a silly question but when you're ready to eat these freezer meals, #1 how do you defrost them? #2 do they taste any different then if freshly made?
sorry if stupid, i just never froze my meals before and it sounds like a great idea, so i was curious
take them out the night before or microwave or put in the oven to reheat..
they still taste fine,, and believe me.. you wont care at that point...you'll just be happy to get something of substance in your mouth.
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| Posted 8/28/12 12:16 PM |
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YourMama
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
no but I've thought about it. So far the only things I have (in mind, not actually cooked) is chili and sauce
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| Posted 8/28/12 12:18 PM |
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Journey33
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
Sad to say but I have no idea how to make sauce lol!
I can use my crockpot but I know me... and if it's not already made/put together and super convenient, Im going to be eating $hit when Im stressed/sleep deprived/etc... plus having a homecooked meal is going to be so nice in a time of pure chaos.
so I will def make lasagna/ziti
I have a good recipe for split pea soup
since it wil be fall, ill probably make some type of butternut squash soup
Chilli
And the rest Im going to have to depend on the generosity of friends and family ;)
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| Posted 8/28/12 12:26 PM |
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Journey33
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
Posted by allIwant
zitti
sauce/meatballs
my grandpas macaroni and cheese
chilli
chicken soup
eggplant/chicken parm
Chicken/eggplant parm freezes well? I never tried that!
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| Posted 8/28/12 12:27 PM |
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MrsT809
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Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
i did this and 4 months later I'm just using up the last of my meals (eating some right now for lunch!) I did english muffin pizzas and mexican pizzas for easy lunches, lasagna, meat sauce, the ingredients for beef goulash to throw in the crockpot, chicken chili, beef chili, burrito pie, enchilada casserole, and santa fe chicken. Also, my IL's gave me a big batch of ziti and their leftover easter ham which I threw in the freezer. It's been a huge help to have homemade meals ready in minutes and little to no clean up.
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| Posted 8/28/12 12:33 PM |
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IAMMRSBROWN
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
different sauces (meat sauce, vodka sauce, etc) so my husband can just make pasta and defrost the sauce for us.
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| Posted 8/28/12 12:36 PM |
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Journey33
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
Posted by MrsT809
i did this and 4 months later I'm just using up the last of my meals (eating some right now for lunch!) I did english muffin pizzas and mexican pizzas for easy lunches, lasagna, meat sauce, the ingredients for beef goulash to throw in the crockpot, chicken chili, beef chili, burrito pie, enchilada casserole, and santa fe chicken. Also, my IL's gave me a big batch of ziti and their leftover easter ham which I threw in the freezer. It's been a huge help to have homemade meals ready in minutes and little to no clean up.
Burrito pie, um YUM!! i may have to ask for some of these recipes!! The beef goulash has my mouth watering :)
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| Posted 8/28/12 12:41 PM |
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TheDivineMrsM
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
We did this when DD was born and it was a lifesaver.
I made
Chili
Beef Stew
Chicken Apple Stew
Chicken Soup (Jewish style, with entire pieces of chicken in it)
You can also chop veggies and toss them in freezer bags with grilled chicken and marinade for stirfry.
eta: I make a killer butternut squash soup... good call. I'm adding that to my list 
Message edited 8/28/2012 1:09:49 PM.
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jerseychick
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
so far I have made chili, rice and beans and one other bean dish. I may try to make 1-2 soups in the next few weeks.
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| Posted 8/28/12 1:43 PM |
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LiveItUp
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Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
I made a tray of ziti and a big pot of meat sauce that I divided into several containers for easy meals that just require boiling some pasta. I might make a bug pot of chicken soup too that i can also divide into a bunch of containers. I don't think I'm going to make anything more though since we don't have a ton of room in the freezer. I'll let DH get us takeout when we run out of premade meals ;)
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| Posted 8/28/12 2:35 PM |
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
I made:
-meatballs
-chili
-soup
-eggplant parm
-baked ziti
-burgers
and then I stocked up on:
-frozen veggies
-store bought ravioli
-buns for burgers
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| Posted 8/28/12 2:36 PM |
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Journey33
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
Posted by BaysideForever
I made:
-meatballs
-chili
-soup
-eggplant parm
-baked ziti
-burgers
and then I stocked up on:
-frozen veggies
-store bought ravioli
-buns for burgers
Store bought ravioli, genious!! Thank you!
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| Posted 8/28/12 2:39 PM |
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readyornot2
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
Also, you can check this awesome site out.
http://www.ringaroundtherosies.net/2012/02/freezer-cooking.html
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| Posted 8/28/12 4:20 PM |
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MrsT809
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
Posted by Journey33
Posted by MrsT809
i did this and 4 months later I'm just using up the last of my meals (eating some right now for lunch!) I did english muffin pizzas and mexican pizzas for easy lunches, lasagna, meat sauce, the ingredients for beef goulash to throw in the crockpot, chicken chili, beef chili, burrito pie, enchilada casserole, and santa fe chicken. Also, my IL's gave me a big batch of ziti and their leftover easter ham which I threw in the freezer. It's been a huge help to have homemade meals ready in minutes and little to no clean up.
Burrito pie, um YUM!! i may have to ask for some of these recipes!! The beef goulash has my mouth watering :)
I made the beef goulash yesterday and had the leftovers for lunch. The recipe is from this site. I added an extra onion, a small can of sauce, and some seasoning salt and garlic powder bc it was a little bland the first time I made it. Much better this time.
Here's the burrito pie recipe. I've made it so many times and it freezes really well.
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| Posted 8/28/12 4:48 PM |
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cutie
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
Posted by readyornot2
Also, you can check this awesome site out.
http://www.ringaroundtherosies.net/2012/02/freezer-cooking.html
Thanks for sharing!!
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| Posted 8/28/12 4:56 PM |
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Melmel821
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
I found posts on pinterest for freezer prepped slow cooker meals. I'm gong to try some of those out!
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| Posted 8/28/12 7:55 PM |
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butterfly20
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
not a big fan of freezer food....... We did alot of takeout the first week
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| Posted 8/28/12 10:33 PM |
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Puppy-Love
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Re: Is anyone stocking the freezer with meals for when LO arrives?
Yes we are going to do:
Eggplant Parm
Chili
White Chicken Chilli
Minstrone Soup
Sauce and meatballs
Stuffed shells or Lasagna or both if I have the energy!!!!
Maybe 1 more soup but pondering it.
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| Posted 8/28/12 10:56 PM |
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