tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post1770903035333750628..comments2024-03-27T05:20:57.996-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: Freezer Cooking for OneMonica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-76315579989974637742019-04-01T11:46:16.464-04:002019-04-01T11:46:16.464-04:00The separated meal containers are what I use to ma...The separated meal containers are what I use to make-ahead and freeze my work lunches. Thanks for even more great ideas!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04019145333441095178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-42496215960554935592018-11-09T20:58:01.082-05:002018-11-09T20:58:01.082-05:00I would suggest not baking the pies before freezin...I would suggest not baking the pies before freezing. As you said, the pastry will not turn out as well if pre-baked. You can put the unbaked pie right in the oven from the freezer to bake. Hope that helps!Monica Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-29070683243800719172018-11-09T13:51:10.321-05:002018-11-09T13:51:10.321-05:00Do you bake the meat pies before freeezing? I'...Do you bake the meat pies before freeezing? I'm scared the pastry might burn when mom bakes from frozen if I pre-bake. She's in her 90s and can't cook for herself anymore. Lately she's had to cut some foods out of her diet because they bother her stomach now -- like tomatoes (no tomato-based pasta sauces or chili allowed these days). I'm running out of suitable meal ideas for her.<br />Idea for anyone else cooking for the elderly -- I make a pot of rice and a pot of noodles (neither of us like potatoes after they've been frozen) and freeze single portions in small ziplock freezer bags. So, when she pulls out a frozen portion of potato-less stew or meatballs in gravy, for example, she can take out noodles or rice to go with it. Sometimes I mix some frozen peas in with some of the rice in case she needs a vegetable too like when she chooses a piece of frozen battered fish or spareribs for dinner. I cut them into individual ribs for her before freezing. Since she has very little freezer space, I even freeze soup in small freezer bags -- get as much air out as I can and freeze the bags "flat" on cookie sheets first to save freezer space. I can stack many bags in her freezer that way, freezing as flat as I can. They also thaw a lot faster that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-19433562474436566762017-08-21T06:33:35.655-04:002017-08-21T06:33:35.655-04:00You don't have to defrost the mini pot pies be...You don't have to defrost the mini pot pies before baking - they go great from freezer to oven. I think that on the containers it would be best to set the dish in the fridge overnight and then heat in the microwave but I think in a pinch you could heat it on the defrost setting first and then heat it if needed. Enjoy!Monica Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-14910959069353754272017-08-20T11:19:01.027-04:002017-08-20T11:19:01.027-04:00Did you have to defrost before microwaving?Did you have to defrost before microwaving?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-60563386718499487782017-07-08T05:58:27.393-04:002017-07-08T05:58:27.393-04:00Hi Stephanie!
I'm pretty sure they were just ...Hi Stephanie!<br /><br />I'm pretty sure they were just Ziploc brand. For no microwave, two ideas: one to put the food in Ziplocs and have them transfer to a plate to heat in the oven or two to watch thrift stores for glass containers. When I put something from freezer to oven, I put the item in the oven from the freezer and THEN I turn it on to pre-heat so that the glass heats with the oven and I don't put it directly into a hot oven. Some people have not had good success with this but it has worked for me. Have a great weekend!Monica Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-87049774212377114582017-07-07T16:04:33.606-04:002017-07-07T16:04:33.606-04:00Do you remember what the name/brand the containers...Do you remember what the name/brand the containers were? And do you have a suggestion for a recipient without microwave? Any containers good for transferring from freezer directly to oven for reheating?<br />Thanks in advance!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360632061561448446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-67707428190331249332015-03-10T08:50:43.872-04:002015-03-10T08:50:43.872-04:00Read your post today. What fantastic ideas. My mom...Read your post today. What fantastic ideas. My mom passed last year and I am thinking of doing this for my dad. He eats the same thing over and over(hot dogs...blech). I know I can do it now with minimum expenditure and creative meals. Thanks!Sheriehttp://www.blackberrywintergirl.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-87899427807232642882014-09-21T17:53:44.887-04:002014-09-21T17:53:44.887-04:00Hi Jessica,
Those divided containers worked out g...Hi Jessica,<br /><br />Those divided containers worked out great and we are still using them! I would not change that up - a great solution!<br /><br />Thanks,<br />MonicaMonica Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-25895241361956088452014-09-10T21:39:46.483-04:002014-09-10T21:39:46.483-04:00How did the meals keep in the freezer in those div...How did the meals keep in the freezer in those divided containers with the extra space? Would you change how you stored them? 😁Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07346716109687693752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-46824447977716364632011-10-09T23:14:48.180-04:002011-10-09T23:14:48.180-04:00What a great idea! It has inspired me to feed my b...What a great idea! It has inspired me to feed my bachelor father more often! I only see him once every couple weeks, and I had not thought to freeze meals for him!Angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01988583507973632550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-32054359664432299862011-09-26T09:57:05.520-04:002011-09-26T09:57:05.520-04:00awesome! those pies look great... and i'm sur...awesome! those pies look great... and i'm sure they will be raved over!Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284466678871353733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-28942565112874505802011-09-26T09:56:09.344-04:002011-09-26T09:56:09.344-04:00I was thinking about doing something similar for m...I was thinking about doing something similar for my Dad last Christmas. LOVE that idea!!<br />EliseElisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00669663704444452161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-83123041141584968952011-09-26T07:40:31.204-04:002011-09-26T07:40:31.204-04:00Excellent ideas! Thank you. tammypExcellent ideas! Thank you. tammypSarah Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15914666182842568776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-70639380879598988452011-09-25T20:23:20.893-04:002011-09-25T20:23:20.893-04:00Jthemilker: if you click the recipe link above it ...Jthemilker: if you click the recipe link above it should take you to the Pot Pie recipe! :) Enjoy!Monica Wilkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-27672345035422279462011-09-25T14:51:58.366-04:002011-09-25T14:51:58.366-04:00Your pot-pies look DELICIOUS!!! Where can I find ...Your pot-pies look DELICIOUS!!! Where can I find your recipe?Jthemilkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03143689663495191241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-57387715105295320202011-09-24T17:52:37.590-04:002011-09-24T17:52:37.590-04:00Thanks so much for sharing!Thanks so much for sharing!Blissful & Domestichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05725781323332766843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-73336492689904816392011-09-23T20:56:25.295-04:002011-09-23T20:56:25.295-04:00I love this idea and can think of so many people i...I love this idea and can think of so many people in my community in very different walks of life who could benefit from this! Thank you for sharing!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02368981518377412641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-16795605944004932912011-09-23T10:07:55.077-04:002011-09-23T10:07:55.077-04:00My parents provide hot and freezer meals for a hom...My parents provide hot and freezer meals for a home bound neighbor. I know this person you have reached out to will feel so blessed!<br /><br />Your mini pot pies are super cute!Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-41446060443176894782011-09-23T09:46:44.289-04:002011-09-23T09:46:44.289-04:00And if the recipient saves the containers for you,...And if the recipient saves the containers for you, your costs will be even less next month. What a blessing this will be for your family member. Where else would they get a wholesome, home-cooked meal for $2?angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688991209865856563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-90917428022759460002011-09-23T09:14:42.672-04:002011-09-23T09:14:42.672-04:00Oh I just love this. I often cook for some family...Oh I just love this. I often cook for some family members. I think I might just give some of your recipes a try. Thanks,Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15283293507101152512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-5455842624979516762011-09-23T08:48:29.753-04:002011-09-23T08:48:29.753-04:00What a wonderful idea!! At this point in time we ...What a wonderful idea!! At this point in time we are not in need of meals to feed one on a regular basis but do need individual servings. I am definitely going to ear mark this post as there will come a time it will be needed... whether for us or a friend in need. <br /><br />Thank you! And I am sure this was a blessing to the family member!!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00082661310058536555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-26042810384788311402011-09-23T08:32:54.942-04:002011-09-23T08:32:54.942-04:00Well done! What a blessing for your family member ...Well done! What a blessing for your family member :)<br />Love you, MomMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-33498956213572737002011-09-23T08:14:24.156-04:002011-09-23T08:14:24.156-04:00This is great and an awesome way to reach out to s...This is great and an awesome way to reach out to someone else! Reminds me of when my sister and I were single. We'd portion out lasagna and soups and freeze them. A pan or pot of food lasted so long in those days! :-)<br /><br />I use your recipe whenever I make Chicken Pot Pie. It's so good! I served it to my brother once when he visited and he raved about it! Haven't made it in a while but I think I usually get 2 larger and 1 smaller from one recipe of filling, so it's well worth the time spent!Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03129793790973176351noreply@blogger.com