New Year - New Freezer Meals

A new year is a great time to either start up freezer meals, or do the old check of what is in the freezer.  I have a much shorter rule than many - 3 months in the freezer or it is gone.  I know, you are already writing me telling me I can go longer.  That is totally a personal choice.  I am a family of 2 and honestly a 3 month stockpile of meals is plenty.  Especially living in New England.  Remember that October storm... I lost so much food/money/time so now - 3 months.  Simple.

So today I was back at it, with a storm outside (kinda funny after what I typed above) I went into freezer mode.  Lasagne, Stuffed Shells, and Mexican Stuffed Shells.  My tips when making freezer meals, use up what is in the house, or stock up on an on sale item and build around it.  Make it your own and have fun.  I had plenty of stuff to make a basic sauce and also some Mexican items, so... Italian and Mexican it was. 

My most important tips...

I use the 'toss' easy foil pans - I work long hours and I also hate having my good casserole dishes taken up in the freezer

Saran Wrap + Tin Foil

Label and Date Everything you put in the freezer.  Your method doesn't have to be pretty, just be consistent.  I use a sharpie and write directly on the tin foil.  Simple. Easy. Effective.

Happy Freezing!