PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 :annce: :jumpforjoy I have actually prepared one of my freezer meals! :rofl3:This is a pot roast with potatoes, carrots, onions, mushrooms in cream of mushroom soup & lipton's onion soup mix with a tad of beef broth.Next time, I will not use as much liquid as we had way too much! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Looks even yummier out of the freezer!!! :rofl2: :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Wow, that looks terrific, Rita! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I did buy provolone cheese for the sandwiches, which was $8.99 per pound! Deli meats and cheeses have gotten ridiculously expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 I found out last week that I can buy the proscuitto "ends" and they're less than half the price of the stuff you buy sliced in the deli.You need a really sharp knife to slice it nice and thin, but it's still just as delicious.Our market sometimes has the ends of the other deli meats too - gonna have to try it.Oh and one more tip.... cheese ends, especially parmesan or romano, are cheap and make awesome additions to soups and sauces! If your market doesn't automatically wrap and sell them in the refrig. cases, ask at the deli. PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momof6....aka Marty 769 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 That is one thing I don't like about Publix - they won't sell meat or cheese ends. My sil (mom of 10 boys!) used to grind up the meat ends and mix them with mayo to make a yummy sandwich spread. I have wanted to try that, but haven't found a source for the meat ends. *sigh*Right now, I am defrosting cube steaks that i wll put in the crockpot tomorrow with a simple homemade gravy. I think I will serve it with rice and a veggie. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Fixed the Island Pork tonight. Not a big hit. If you do it, I would definitely use less of the cloves! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 at least you are eating them! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Judy in Texas 150 Posted August 4, 2012 Report Share Posted August 4, 2012 There is a really neat grocery chain here (Central Market - part of the Texas HEB chain) that sells "cheese orphans". They take the ends of their expensive cheeses and cut them into small chunks. That way you can try them without having to buy a regular sized piece. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Ok, this is not a "crockpot freezer meal," but it is a freezer meal. I made this lasagna a couple of weeks ago. Pulled it out of the freezer last night, stuck it in the fridge and baked it this evening. Awesome homemade meal for Christopher's first day back at school! BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 That looks awesome!! (I bet it was happy to get out of that crowded freezer.) :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BassMaster 7 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Wow, how 'bout some bread to go with that garlic butter? And toasted perfectly. Except for the slight spillage on the edge of the plate, I'm thinking magazine cover for sure. Tasty post, indeed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 That looks awesome!! (I bet it was happy to get out of that crowded freezer.) :rofl2: I'm sure it was! It made room for more to go in! :)Forgot to mention, leftovers for tomorrow! Yay! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4mickey2 41 Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 mmmm... love lasagna! but, i have a problem with that pic.. that is the wrong plate-whose house are you at and who really made the meal? :rofl3:just kidding!!! looks great, rita! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Ok, for those that have been doing some of these freezer meal...what have been your favorites? We have really enjoyed the pork tacos, some of us liked the teriyaki chicken...I plan on doing a few more tomorrow and would love to know if any of you have ones that were a particular hit? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 mmmm... love lasagna! but, i have a problem with that pic.. that is the wrong plate-whose house are you at and who really made the meal? :rofl3:just kidding!!! looks great, rita!Those are our special "work week" plates. They are put out by Dixie I believe! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Ok, for those that have been doing some of these freezer meal...what have been your favorites?We have really enjoyed the pork tacos, some of us liked the teriyaki chicken...I plan on doing a few more tomorrow and would love to know if any of you have ones that were a particular hit?Dave, I loved the pot roast meal because it was a whole meal. I didn't really care for the Island Pork recipe, but the pork loin was so tender. I am definitely going to do some other meals with pork loin. I have been hoarding my meals so those are the only ones I can tell you about for sure!ETA: We loved the Hawaiian BBQ chicken also! We shredded the chicken and made sandwiches with hawaiian rolls! Yummy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.....Gary 85 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 For some GREAT crock pot recipes try www.acrossthebridge.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BassMaster 7 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 For some GREAT crock pot recipes try www.acrossthebridge.comThanks for the link, Gary. There's a whole lotta cookin' going on in that club. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
4mickey2 41 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 http://allrecipes.com/recipe/maple-baked-pork-loin-roast/detail.aspxthis isn't a crockpot meal but, it is a pork roast recipe and i don't know why you couldn't make it in the crock pot. i just made mine in the oven and it was awesome! go ahead - try it and tell us what you think.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.....Gary 85 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 For some GREAT crock pot recipes try www.acrossthebridge.comShould have been www.acrossthebridge.com/cookbook Sorry 'bout that!Go half way down to Crockey Pot Meals Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Don't forget Stef's buffalo chicken recipe. It's awesome! stefa70 and PureTcrazy...rita 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liv luvs disney 2 Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Two lasagnas, 1 Chicken Tettrazini and 2 bags of shredded chicken in the freezer tonight! Tomorrow I am going to put up a couple more chicken meals, some hamburger patties and mini meat loafs and a couple of pork loin meals!Did I miss the chicken tettrazini recipe, Rita? If it's not too much to ask, I'd like to have it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted September 13, 2012 Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 Chicken Tetrazzini! I wish I could give you measurements etc. I just do it as I go.Sometimes I use leg quarters, sometimes breast. Boil chicken. Remove chicken and pick meat off. Save stock. I have used boxed broth and canned chicken. It works, but not as good!Saute onion, garlic til tender. Add diced chicken and saute a bit. Add sliced mushrooms and saute for a bit. Add cream of chicken soup and a jar of pimentos or two depending on how much you are making. I use one large jar for each large can of cream of chicken. I usually use 1 large can, but not all of it for a small batch. The pimentos are what makes this delicious!Boil angel hair pasta in stock. I try to use just enough stock to cook the pasta without having much stock left. Drain the pasta but keep a a real teeny bit of stock to add to the mix. I usually do 1 box or so for a small lasagna pan.Mix the pasta with everything else. Add some grated cheddar to the mix. I do this in an aluminum disposable pan. You can freeze at this point.Cover with shredded cheddar and bake at 350 to 400 degrees until heated all the way through and golden bubbly on the top. I serve with salad and garlic bread.ETA: If anyone was wondering why I am not a cookbook author this post probably makes it clear! LOL BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
liv luvs disney 2 Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Chicken Tetrazzini! I wish I could give you measurements etc. I just do it as I go.Sometimes I use leg quarters, sometimes breast. Boil chicken. Remove chicken and pick meat off. Save stock. I have used boxed broth and canned chicken. It works, but not as good!Saute onion, garlic til tender. Add diced chicken and saute a bit. Add sliced mushrooms and saute for a bit. Add cream of chicken soup and a jar of pimentos or two depending on how much you are making. I use one large jar for each large can of cream of chicken. I usually use 1 large can, but not all of it for a small batch. The pimentos are what makes this delicious!Boil angel hair pasta in stock. I try to use just enough stock to cook the pasta without having much stock left. Drain the pasta but keep a a real teeny bit of stock to add to the mix. I usually do 1 box or so for a small lasagna pan.Mix the pasta with everything else. Add some grated cheddar to the mix. I do this in an aluminum disposable pan. You can freeze at this point.Cover with shredded cheddar and bake at 350 to 400 degrees until heated all the way through and golden bubbly on the top. I serve with salad and garlic bread.ETA: If anyone was wondering why I am not a cookbook author this post probably makes it clear! LOLOoh, ooh, ooh thank you soooo much. Oh and I can read and understand it just fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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