Freezable family recipes (2024)

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What is best to freeze meals in? ›

Freeze in Airtight Bags or Containers. Using an airtight container or bag to freeze your food will help increase the quality of your frozen food for a longer period of time because it will limit the food's exposure to air.

Casseroles are always a safe bet, but they're not the only kind of dish that holds up well to this task. You can also turn to everything from soups to stews or even components of a meal that are particularly pricey or time-consuming—big batches of cooked proteins like pulled pork and chicken meatballs, for example.

Many grocery stores offer ready-to-eat meals in a variety of options. You could also bring fresh rolls, cold cuts, cheeses, and potato salad. Drop off a fruit and vegetable platter along with an extra-large sub. Never underestimate the appeal of a warm pizza.

Savory Pies: Quebec meat pie, Chicken Pot Pie, Quiche, Steak Pie. Casseroles: Lasagna, Macaroni & cheese, Tuna noodle casserole, Shepherd's pie – turkey, beef or vegetarian… Sauced Meals: Chicken Parmesan, Meatballs & Sauce, Ribs, Meatloaf…

Distribute foods you're trying to freeze (like meatballs) on sheet trays, then transfer them to freezer bags. Freeze soup in multiple freezer bags, not one large container. And never stack packages you're trying to freeze – spread them out on separate shelves, stacking only after they're frozen solid.

#6 DON'T Freeze All Food

The best-suited recipes for freezing include meats/seafood, broth-based soups, stews, casseroles, and curries. If you're preparing a recipe like our Green Shakshuka and want to freeze some for later, make sure to add the egg after thawing.