Freezer Meals
Category Purpose:
The Freezer Meals category focuses on recipes and systems for make-ahead meals—helping readers stock their freezers with flavorful, home-cooked options. Whether it’s a meal plan, a marinade, or a stash-friendly soup, it’s all about nourishment on your terms.
Use Freezer Meals for any content that focuses on make-ahead recipes or meal strategies that go from freezer to table.
Includes:
– Freezer-to-grill marinades and meal prep
– Batch cooking plans
– Soup and stew recipes designed for freezing
– Printable meal trackers or freezer inventory tools
– Freezer-friendly casseroles, breakfast burritos, or smoothie packs
Excludes:
– Regular weeknight dinners that aren’t freezer-focused
– Pantry storage or long-term food preservation (that may go in Practical Magic or Kitchen Witchery, depending on tone)
Note: This category may also appear alongside Meal Planning, Printables, or Kitchen Witchery depending on the content.
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Go-To Chicken Marinade for Grilling, Freezing, and Everyday Magic
Some recipes come and go… but this one? This marinade has been in my kitchen for years. It’s my freezer staple, my grilling go-to, and the first thing I reach out for when I want dinner to feel easy and taste amazing. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or firing up the grill for summer dinner, this chicken marinade is pure (savory) magic. Why You’ll Love This Marinade This is the chicken marinade I return to again and again. It’s simple, flavorful, and wildly flexible – whether you’re tossing dinner on the grill or stocking your freezer for later. I usually make a double or triple batch to pack…
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How I Stock My Freezer for Summer Meals
Welcome to your new summer strategy: prepping once, grilling all season long. When the heat hits and time runs short, having a stash of marinated meats ready to go can mean the difference between takeout and a genuinely satisfying, no-stress meal. This is how I stock my freezer for summer meals that feel fresh, intentional, and full of flavor. Why Stock the Freezer Summer gets busy. Whether it’s impromptu gatherings, busy weeknights, or just not wanting to turn on the oven, having prepped proteins in the freezer means: This approach also helps reduce food waste and save money by letting you take advantage of bulk buys or weekly sales. My…
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Freezing Zucchini
I often wondered if you could freeze zucchini, because I never saw it in my local store’s freezer section. But it turns out that you can. And the reason I never saw it is because my local store is small, small, small…and they apparently only sell mainstream veggies (whatever those are!). So, if you have an over abundance of zucchini–go ahead and freeze it! Susan over at Farmgirl Fare has a great post on how to freeze zucchini. Almost everything I’ve read suggests that you must blanch it first. Here’s how:Slice the zucchini. Blanch in boiling water for 1 minute. Remove zucchini from boiling water and put into a bowl…
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Zucchini Parmesan Rice
This recipe is great when you have a ton of zucchini in the garden. It can be frozen already cooked, or you can use frozen shredded zucchini straight from the freezer. And it’s good. Really good. You could even say great. Yum. Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves of garlic, minced or pressed 4 cups grated zucchini (approx. 5 medium) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 1/2 cups mil 3/4 cup long grain white rice 1 1/2 cups Parmesan Cheese, grated Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 375°. Spray a 13×9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. 2. In a large pan, heat olive…
