This savory, zuppa toscana soup is a knock off of the popular soup served at Olive Garden. The recipe makes a large amount, which makes it perfect for freezing. Enjoy the zuppa toscana soup with some italian bread, and freeze your leftovers for another day. Zuppa Toscana Soup INGREDIENTS 1 lb ground Italian sausage ½ to 1 tsp crushed red peppers (optional) 1 large onion, diced 2 tsp minced garlic (approx. 4 cloves) 10 cups chicken broth 4 large potatoes, peeled & cubed 1 cup heavy cream ¼ of a bunch of kale, chopped (approx. 6 cups) DIRECTIONS Brown the sausage in a stock pot along with the onion and … [Read more...]
4 Tips for Getting Started in Freezer Cooking
Freezer cooking can be a huge help for those busy (or lazy!) days when cooking from scratch isn't an option. However, it can be super intimidating to get started. What recipes should you try? Do you the time and energy to devote to a full day of freezer cooking? If so, can you really afford to pay for all those groceries in advance? Is it worth the effort to prepare freezer meals if you can't do it all in one big day? Let's erase some of that intimidation with these tips, and you can start filling your freezer for your busy (or lazy) days. 4 Tips for Getting Started in Freezer Cooking 1) Use Recipes You Already Love - There are many … [Read more...]
Freezer Friendly: Taco Soup
This taco soup recipe is totally a winner. It is naturally mild enough to be kid friendly. It is impressive enough to serve to guests. Plus it is freezer friendly! This recipe was originally discovered by my aunt years ago. She had the taco soup at a cute little restaurant and the owner shared the recipe with her. Since then it has been pass around throughout my family and well beyond. Taco Soup Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb ground beef browned 1 small onion, chopped mild taco seasoning to taste 15 oz can of kidney beans, drained 15 oz can of pork and beans 15 oz can of corn, drained (or 2 cups frozen corn) 2 T. brown sugar 1/8 … [Read more...]
Freezer Friendly: Pizza Tot Casserole
This pizza tot casserole recipe is easy to make, kid friendly, saucy, cheesy, and even freezer friendly. One thing it's not? Pretty. Yep. The photos aren't much to write home about, but it still tastes great. Pizza Tot Casserole Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef 1 green pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can of tomato soup Italian Seasoning to taste 1 can of mushrooms (optional) 1 can of black olives (optional) 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1 package of tatter tots Directions: Brown the beef, green pepper, and onion together in a pan. Drain the grease if necessary. Add the soup and Italian seasoning. … [Read more...]
Freezer Friendly: Creamy Baked Chicken
Creamy Baked Chicken is super easy to make, impressive enough for dinner guests, and a great freezer friendly recipe. It doesn't get much better than that! Creamy Baked Chicken 4-6 chicken breasts sliced Swiss cheese (enough to cover chicken) 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/4 cup water 1 package stuffing mix 1/4 cup butter, melted Place chicken in a baking dish and cover it with the sliced Swiss cheese. Mix the soup with water in a separate bowl and then pour it over the chicken. Sprinkle the dry stuffing mix over the soup and chicken. Drizzle the melted butter over the stuffing. Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until it … [Read more...]
6 Freezer Friendly Recipes
Filling my freezer was one of the best things I did to prepare for the birth of Noah. Take a look at that glorously full freezer above. *sigh* Doesn't it just make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside? ;-) (I made a bunch of stuff, but I'm not super woman. My mother-in-law and a girlfriend helped out a lot by contributing freezer meals. I am blessed!) Here is a sampling of the dishes that are waiting for me in my freezer. 6 Freezer Friendly Recipes Crockpot Chicken with Black Beans - This is a super simple creamy, Mexican chicken dish. The first time I made it, I served it over white rice. The second time I tried a … [Read more...]
