Okay, so here’s my attempt to actually organize/share my recipes. Sorry there will probably not be any artistic
pictures of the step-by-step process, if I actually did that I fear I might not
ever post this. I may update these as
time goes by with pictures. I’m going
old school and just going with text.
Starting off:
While Alex took her first nap (approx. 40 min)I looked at the local
supermarket ads to find out the best prices on chicken and beef. In this case, Stater Bros. won! I planned the
specific recipes I had in mind and made a list.
After the nap, we shopped. While I shopped I made sure I just stuck to
what was on my list. Shopping with Alex
can be a challenge, so if I’m organized the process always goes more
smoothly.
During the second nap I started my meals (approx. 90 minutes), but didn’t
really finish until later in the evening.
Supplies:
Freezer bags, disposable casserole pans (I forgot to buy some…they
weren’t on my list, Sharpie, crockpot.
EASY things to make and freeze
Shredded
chicken
Place as many frozen chicken breasts that you have on hand in a
crockpot. Fill it with a little bit of
water, or if you have it on hand, chicken stock. Set on low.
Cook for about 8 hours. As soon
as chicken cools place them in about 1 cup portions and wrap with plastic wrap
and place in a freezer bag.
Things to make with shredded chicken (endless possibilities!) – let me
know if you need any of these recipes
· Chicken salad
· Curry chicken salad
· Chicken tacos or enchiladas
· Chinese Chicken or Cesar salad
· Tortilla soup
· Pillsbury chicken squares
· BBQ chicken pizza
Ground Beef
and Ground Sausage
On this last shopping trip I bought a lot of ground beef and sausage
because it was on sale. I just cooked
both of the meats (separately) and drained the fat. I added sautéed onions to the beef (not sure
how the onions will do in the freezing process…we’ll find out).
Chicken Dishes
Most of these dishes are for the grill.
If you don’t have a grill you can either pan cook them or roast in the
oven on high heat. Grilling is usually
best though.
Unless I buy thin fillets, chicken breasts are usually HUGE (like DDs of
the chicken world). I actually, very
carefully, slice them in half. They are
still a good size and not so big. But
that’s just my preference.
Stir Fry
Chicken* (haven’t tried)
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breast cut into cubs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- Juice from half a lime
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 diced garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1/2 onion sliced
Combine all of the ingredients in a bag. Seal the bag.
Freeze. When ready to cook. Stir fry with a little oil over med high heat. Toss in broccoli florets and serve with rice.
Tequila Citrus
Chicken (you can also use this marinate for fish)
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- Juice from one lime
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- ½ cup Tequila
Mix all the ingredients in a ziplock. Seal. Freeze.
Thaw. Grill.
Sweet and Spicy
Chicken
Ingredients:
·
2 chicken breasts
(Chicken thighs are really good with this)
·
½ cup pineapple juice
·
1/3 cup
reduced-sodium soy sauce
·
1 Tblsn cup light
brown sugar
·
2 cloves garlic,
minced
·
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons
crushed red pepper flakes
·
Chili pepper to taste
Mix all the ingredients in a ziplock. Seal. Freeze.
Thaw. Grill.
Reserve the thawed marinade. Add one Tablespoon cornstarch and bring to a
boil. Let simmer until thick. Serve over
the chicken.
Basil Lime Chicken
*Haven’t tried it yet!
Ingredients:
·
2 chicken breasts
·
2 Limes juiced
·
1 lemon juiced
·
3 T Olive Oil
·
2 T Dijon Mustard
·
2 T Worcestershire
Sauce
·
1 T Soy Sauce
·
4 Cloves Garlic Minced
·
2 T Chopped Basil
·
Salt and Pepper to taste
Mix all the ingredients in a
ziplock. Seal. Freeze. Thaw. Grill.
London Broil or Tri-Tip
Ingredients:
- London Broil or tri-tip
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoons italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon tabasco
Mix all the ingredients in a
ziplock. Seal. Freeze. Thaw. Grill.
