Meals For Freezing

[amybeth]

With baby #1 arriving in August, I'd like to spend some time in July portioning out meals and freezing them to have "at the ready" for what I expect will be a hectic month of adjusting to our new routines.

I'm already planning on making a lasagna, but would love other ideas - especially if they could be reheated quickly/easily.

I'd prefer to have meals that are intact rather than separate parts to assemble.

Any suggestions? Also, how long will things keep in the freezer?! I'd love to get ideas together - the sooner the better!

Only limitation (besides gluten-free, of course) is that we don't do mushrooms.

Thanks in advance!

[missy'smom]

Hope these threads will help give you some ideas.

https://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.ph...&hl=freezer

https://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.ph...&hl=freezer

[Wenmin]

Hi!

I make all sorts of things to put in the freezer.

Chili (Carol Shelby pack is gluten free) Once defrosted I can add beans to make chili beans

Spaghetti sauce (boil gluten free noodles when ready to serve)

Taco Soup

Chicken noodle soup (use gluten free noodles)

Red beans and sausage or ground beef (try adding a can of diced tomatoes for a great twist)

All of the above will last at least 6 months in the freezer

Carrots and groud beef (will only last about 2 months in the freezer) I lived on this when first diagnosed

beef stew (not sure how long it lasts in the freezer)

Need the recipes? Just ask.....

Wenmin

[pickle]

Quiche freezes well, I think there is a crustfree recipe on the site.

I also love making shepherd's (cottage) pie ahead of time and freezing. Here's my quick recipe:

1-2 potatoes per person

gr beef, chicken, turkey, bison, and/or lentils

shredded carrot (1/2 per person) optional

shredded zucchinni (1/4 per person) optional

peas - optional

diced onion

diced garlic

2 eggs per lb of meat/meat substitute

tomato sauce

basil

oregano

paprika

pepper

onion powder

boil & mash potatoes

In a bowl mix the rest of the ingredients. Spread mixture into bottom of greased pan. Top with mashed potatoes and bake 45 mins, until bubbly. If you don't want potatoes to be too crispy, cover towards the end.

Can freeze before or after cooking. Reheats well.