I just attended my neighborhoods Food Storage Meeting and we talked about food storage. So many people know SO much! I will add the other pointers to this list soon - but here is my own for starters:
Make sure you have enough baggies, pans etc. in the right sizes before you begin.
Make sure you have enough freezer room for the meals / food you plan to freeze
Check your local grocery stores for times of the year that have better bargains on meats, veggies, baggies, pans, etc.
Make meals/food you know your family will eat and like.
Make a variety (I like to make 2-3 of each meal once a month)
Split up the meats by day: All chicken meals on Tuesday and All beef meals on Thursday.
Cut up all the veggies, meats, etc. ahead of time.
Decide which meals are better frozen uncooked and some are better just reheated.
Some vegetables are better not being frozen.
If you have extra meat – fry it, bake it, etc. and store it in a bag for an easy surprise meal.
Our Families Favorite Freezer Meals
Chicken or Steak Fajitas
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Lasagna
Chicken or Steak Kabobs
Chicken Caesar Salad
Smothered Burritos
