OHbaby! Forums : freezer meals https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:08:12 +0000 Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:16:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=4008 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[freezer meals : Good thread! I have spent the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=78401&title=freezer-meals#78401 Author: katie1
Subject: 4008
Posted: 13 October 2006 at 9:16pm

Good thread! I have spent the last couple of weeks doing cooking for the freezer here and there. Have made quiches and cut them into halves and frozen. Also casseroles, vegetarian lasagne, fish pie and vegetable frittata which I have cut into pieces. I also baked some afghans and have frozen them in a freezer bag (idea being that can pull as many as I need out prior to having people around for afternoon tea etc)
Great to read other people's ideas.]]> Fri, 13 Oct 2006 21:16:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=78401&title=freezer-meals#78401 <![CDATA[freezer meals : I never really thought about ME...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77378&title=freezer-meals#77378 Author: Maya
Subject: 4008
Posted: 10 October 2006 at 3:09pm

I never really thought about ME eating frozen baking while b/f! Have done a whole heap of muffins for Maya's lunchbox, but I have some great dairy free recipes which will be good for me when I am on a dairy free diet to b/f.

Hmmmmm.... might get baking!]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:09:54 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77378&title=freezer-meals#77378 <![CDATA[freezer meals : We have frozen casseroles, almost...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77339&title=freezer-meals#77339 Author: Paws
Subject: 4008
Posted: 10 October 2006 at 2:34pm

We have frozen casseroles, almost anything with mince in it, plus we've had people bring us frozen indian meals.

What we've also found good (if you're feeling really lazy) is that we picked up the frozen tegal chicken lasagne and enchildas.

Another thing is the Signature Range version of the Kaweka meals or even the Kaweka meals themselves. We bought a few of those each of the last few shops and they have been great to have in the pantry for easy meals this past week.]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:34:32 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77339&title=freezer-meals#77339 <![CDATA[freezer meals : Bombshell, we have a chocolate...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77326&title=freezer-meals#77326 Author: Peace
Subject: 4008
Posted: 10 October 2006 at 2:20pm

Bombshell, we have a chocolate mud cake that is from our wedding day as well, good to hear that it freezes well as I'm looking forward to having some for luck on our anniversary!]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:20:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77326&title=freezer-meals#77326 <![CDATA[freezer meals : Mmmm this is the hungry thread!!...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77321&title=freezer-meals#77321 Author: busymum
Subject: 4008
Posted: 10 October 2006 at 2:06pm

Mmmm this is the hungry thread!! I enjoy cooking so prep meals are not a huge deal for me, but after I had Hannah by emergency c/s I was extremely grateful for the prep meals some friends brought around (casseroles and banana cakes) - since I couldn't stand up for long periods and DH had no time off work.

As for baking in the freezer, you get reeaaally hungry when your milk first comes in and I'm sure you'll be grateful for all those little things tucked away!]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2006 14:06:52 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77321&title=freezer-meals#77321 <![CDATA[freezer meals : When Mum was here she made Moroccan...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77303&title=freezer-meals#77303 Author: Maya
Subject: 4008
Posted: 10 October 2006 at 1:14pm

When Mum was here she made Moroccan Lamb using one of those Maggi sachets, bolognaise sauce, Chicken Chasseur (another Maggi special) and then just a beef dish she did in the crock pot with worcester sauce, stock etc.]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:14:27 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77303&title=freezer-meals#77303 <![CDATA[freezer meals : oh yeah meant to say that chocolate...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77274&title=freezer-meals#77274 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 4008
Posted: 10 October 2006 at 11:59am

oh yeah meant to say that chocolate cake with icing freezes really well too...we put our layer of chocolate wedding cake (with butter icing layers) in freezer in slabs big enough for 2 - 3 for desserts and ate them for ages....defrosted rally well....YUMMY!!!]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:59:00 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77274&title=freezer-meals#77274 <![CDATA[freezer meals : i have never put meals in the...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77260&title=freezer-meals#77260 Author: Bizzy
Subject: 4008
Posted: 10 October 2006 at 11:19am

i have never put meals in the freezer..! cant see the point and dont have a microwave either...]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2006 11:19:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77260&title=freezer-meals#77260 <![CDATA[freezer meals : Soups, casseroles, pasta sauces...all...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77250&title=freezer-meals#77250 Author: littlejo
Subject: 4008
Posted: 10 October 2006 at 10:49am

Soups, casseroles, pasta sauces...all good.
For summer time, I guess salads etc are easy to throw together. But I have been known to make up french sticks into garlic bread and freeze - much cheaper than buying pre-made.
Muffins don't freeze too badly, but don't seem to last long once thawed - I like to just microwave them as I want to eat them. Banana cakes freeze really well.

Funny - I was just talking to DH yesterday about wanting to fill the freeezer before baby comes (nothing like planning well in advance!!).

MMMMM, I really want nachos now... ]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:49:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77250&title=freezer-meals#77250 <![CDATA[freezer meals : I make soup from the chicken bones...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77244&title=freezer-meals#77244 Author: mummy_becks
Subject: 4008
Posted: 10 October 2006 at 10:19am

I make soup from the chicken bones - boil them up and them get rid of them so I have the stock already done. I freeze it is marge containers as they are the perfect size for single serves of it to have for lunch.

My mum makes the yummiest chichen and corn cassorole and is on my list of meals that I would love to have brought round once we are at home to have for dinner.

]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2006 10:19:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77244&title=freezer-meals#77244 <![CDATA[freezer meals : I do twice the amount of casseroles...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77232&title=freezer-meals#77232 Author: Andie
Subject: 4008
Posted: 10 October 2006 at 9:58am

I do twice the amount of casseroles and freeze half, too.  Lasagne freezes and reheats beautifully, but I just can't understand why people say it's such a quick & easy meal to make... it takes me AGES!!!  If those pre-frozen stir-fry vege mixes come on special they're worth grabbing - mightn't be a meal, but sure saves a lot of time if you want to chuck lots of veges in a dish.  I'm another fan of freezing bolognaise and nacho topping - mmmmm, nachos.  One day I'll have my yummy yummy nachos and beer meal again... one day!  And any cakes freeze well before they're iced.  I'm wondering if it's such a great idea for me to have baking stashed away though - maybe not!]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2006 09:58:56 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77232&title=freezer-meals#77232 <![CDATA[freezer meals : ohh you could always cook and...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77158&title=freezer-meals#77158 Author: Tastic
Subject: 4008
Posted: 10 October 2006 at 5:36am

ohh you could always cook and freeze bits of meals, eg rice, pastas, veges, mince (like for a bolengaise, or for nachos) precut meats etc for stuff like casseroles

Just things that would normally take you time to prepare that way if you remember to take it out a couple of hours earlier it will be quicker for you or DH

Happy cooking

Trish]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2006 05:36:08 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77158&title=freezer-meals#77158 <![CDATA[freezer meals : Indian Meals, Lasagne, or nacho...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77157&title=freezer-meals#77157 Author: Tastic
Subject: 4008
Posted: 10 October 2006 at 5:32am

Indian Meals, Lasagne, or nacho mince MMMMMM
Im hungry LOL

Edited by tastic]]> Tue, 10 Oct 2006 05:32:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77157&title=freezer-meals#77157 <![CDATA[freezer meals : fish pie, shepards pie, cottage...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77145&title=freezer-meals#77145 Author: lizzle
Subject: 4008
Posted: 09 October 2006 at 9:57pm

fish pie, shepards pie, cottage pie, bacon and egg....hel, just throw something between a couple of sheets of pastry and chuck in the freezer.]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2006 21:57:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77145&title=freezer-meals#77145 <![CDATA[freezer meals : You can do pasta in the microwave...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77123&title=freezer-meals#77123 Author: busymum
Subject: 4008
Posted: 09 October 2006 at 8:37pm

You can do pasta in the microwave too, just make sure it's completely covered with water.

I'm a big casserole fan. Same as Jax, just cook double and put half away. I find it best to put the half away first in case we get greedy and eat 1 1/2 meals ]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:37:20 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77123&title=freezer-meals#77123 <![CDATA[freezer meals : mum does care packs for the freezer...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77122&title=freezer-meals#77122 Author: Bombshell
Subject: 4008
Posted: 09 October 2006 at 8:36pm

mum does care packs for the freezer once a month when she is up here...more for DH so he wont eat crap...hes 6 ft 3 and 150 kilos...!!!
She does a BIG quiche then cuts it up and freezes (good for lunches or dinners), casseroles (we leave for day to defrost and then reheat in oven), she even does sandwiches wrapped up for him in lunch sizes...great when defrosted or to panini press, and she makes a homemade vege soup too which defrosts nicely to reheat...
spoilt huh - but theres some ideas....]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:36:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77122&title=freezer-meals#77122 <![CDATA[freezer meals : Mince ! Well, bolognaise sauce...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77112&title=freezer-meals#77112 Author: jax
Subject: 4008
Posted: 09 October 2006 at 8:21pm

Mince ! Well, bolognaise sauce if you want to be posh... hehe... but for example, if we were having spaghetti for dinner, we'd just cook "too much" of the mince sauce and then freeze the leftovers. You can get spaghetti noodles that boil in 3 mins, and then it's just a matter of zapping the mince in the microwave and ta da ! ]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2006 20:21:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77112&title=freezer-meals#77112 <![CDATA[freezer meals : Mum made us wicked pumpkin soup...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77103&title=freezer-meals#77103 Author: nikkitheknitter
Subject: 4008
Posted: 09 October 2006 at 7:28pm

Mum made us wicked pumpkin soup in the crock pot and sent it down. I just defrosted it for dinner tonight and YUM!

Don't have a recipe on me, but I'm sure all types of soup freeze well.]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2006 19:28:55 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77103&title=freezer-meals#77103 <![CDATA[freezer meals : I thought I might start a topic...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77080&title=freezer-meals#77080 Author: Sarah Beth
Subject: 4008
Posted: 09 October 2006 at 5:52pm

I thought I might start a topic in anticipation of when I start cooking and freezing meals.

So girls, it is time to spill, what are your tried and true meals/recepies that never fail to go from freezer to oven (or if cakes etc defrost well)

I am sure hubby's stomach will thank you!!!]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2006 17:52:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=4008&PID=77080&title=freezer-meals#77080