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Garlic Marinated Pork Roast or Chops – Freezer Friendly
Prepping freezer meals is such a time saver and in the summer it is life-changing. In the summer months, we tend to get off schedule more with fewer routines in place, and that is when popping into the grocery store or fast-food restaurant happens. If you take a little time once a month, to prep 15-20 freezer meals, you can not only save time but also money!
Most of the freezer meals we prep for the summer are either slow cooker/instant pot friendly or BBQ friendly. This pork recipe is super easy and can be prepared in the Instant Pot / Slow cooker if a roast, or on the BBQ as well, if chops.
Some other freezer meal favourites of ours are:
In the Kitchen: Hot Pockets & Beefy Quesadillas
Last night on the “In The Kitchen ” Facebook live, I prepped Homemade Hot Pockets and Beefy Quesadillas.
Hot Pockets are a great option for work and school lunches or even packed up for a road trip. You will need a few hours to make and prep these, but over an hour of that time is allowing the dough to rise, giving you time to prep other meals or the fillings for the hot pockets.
Freeze Ahead Breakfast Options
Freeze Ahead Breakfast Options to make your morning run smoother! If you do not do any meal prep or freezer meals yet, then start with breakfast. Morning can be hectic and stressful in a household with kids or even on your own. When we have breakfast options ready to pop in the microwave or blender, … Read more
5 Awesome Smoothie Recipes
Smoothies are not just for those wanting to lose weight. In fact, smoothies are great for everyone who is busy and needs a portable breakfast or snack. Getting up early to get the kids off to school, or maybe your kids have early morning sports practices? Smoothies are a super option to kick start … Read more
Homemade Pancake Mix
Homemade Pancake Mix If you are tired of bland store-bought pancake mixes, look no further than this Homemade Pancake Mix. Grab a few simple ingredients and an airtight container, and make up a batch. Over the years, I have tried several pancake recipes, and this is the best basic recipe I have come up with. … Read more
Omelet Muffins
Omelet Breakfast Muffins
Omelet Muffins are a great make ahead option for a quick and portable breakfast option.
Make your Own – Slow Cooker Freezer Meals
I hate cooking and strive to make meal preparation as quick and easy as possible. When shopping for my groceries, I plan to have about 1 hour when I return home to do some prep. This is something I do regularly. If you have taken my “Saving Time & Money in the Kitchen” class, you know … Read more