i work long hours and feel that my family is being deprived of good meals everyday. i would like to take all day sat or sun and make like 10-12 meals and freeze them then thaw and reheat them on the nights we want them.
is this a really stupid idea that wont work or is it a good time saver?
2006-09-05 06:05:24 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
ITS A VERY GOOD THING TO DO...AND IF YOU PUT THE DINNERS THAT CAN BE REHEATED INTO A ZIPLOC BAGGIE THEN ALL THEY HAVE TO DO IS PUT IT INTO A POT OF BOILING WATER AND IT WILL BE HOT AND READY TO EAT IN NO TIME...AND THE CLEAN-UP IS MUCH EASIER...opps sorry about caps... i make alfredo, spag and meatballs and lots of other things this way... and you can mix all the pastas right into the sauces and freeze...the pasta still taste great when heatted up. mash potatoes meatloaf almost anything you want.
2006-09-05 06:15:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on the food being stored. Some foods can be stored for a year or two in the freezer. Other foods will only last a few weeks or simply are not best saved. A good cookbook should have more info on this.
On the whole, though, your idea isn't bad (even downright good, depending on what you make -- see above). In fact, you're really just making your own TV dinners.
2006-09-05 06:13:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anna_Claire_Kucsma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a good idea. Food can be kept frozen indefinitely, however some foods can only be frozen once and some cannot be frozen as they should not be reheated such as rice.
good meals to freeze are currys and chillis. just cook the rice on the night.
2006-09-05 06:27:58 · answer #3 · answered by ho_ho_ho_merry_thursday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep the refrigerator and freezer doors closed as a lot as plausible to maintain the chilly temperature. The refrigerator will keep nutrients thoroughly chilly for more effective or less 4 hours no matter if that is unopened. an complete freezer will carry the temperature for approximately 40 8 hours (24 hours no matter if that is 0.5 complete) if the door continues to be closed. acquire dry or block ice to maintain your refrigerator as chilly as plausible if the ability is going to be out for an prolonged era of time. Fifty pounds of dry ice could carry an 18-cubic foot complete freezer for 2 days. Plan ahead and comprehend the position dry ice and block ice should be offered.
2016-12-06 11:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by krok 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a good idea to do that. We make big pots of chili or tomato sauce, etc... and freeze portions. A good rule of thumb for keeping frozen food is 6 months. Make sure you seal it properly and label with date, to be safe.
2006-09-05 06:14:51 · answer #5 · answered by Lee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a good time saver, also a crock pot is and ideal solution.
Make your meal the night before, or first thing in the morning and leave it to cook all day come home to a hot ready meal
2006-09-05 06:12:50 · answer #6 · answered by jen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to grow vegetables and shop for meats and then do exactly as you plan to.
It works great, as long as you wrap the food so it doesn't get freezer burn. Cooked food keeps about 3 months in the freezer.
2006-09-05 06:33:51 · answer #7 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard 10-12 months..
2006-09-05 06:50:00 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats a pretty good effort on your part. if frozen and stored properly, food can keep reasonably well for a few months at least.
2006-09-05 06:14:19 · answer #9 · answered by freddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
good idea, invest in a vacume sealer, well worth the money , and cuts down on storage space, and freezer burn
2006-09-05 06:29:38 · answer #10 · answered by Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋