PART OF Smart Shopping
Soccer, homework, late meetings getting you down? Stock your freezer with a few of these great dishes and your family can enjoy home-cooked meals all week long.
Lasagna Cupcakes
"Surprised how easy these were to put together, since I've never used wonton wrappers before. Made some extra and froze them for a quick go-to snack."
-GES 2009
Lemon-Shrimp Pasta
"Absolutely a hit with the kids! It was quick and easy enough for my daughter to make mostly on her own."
-hanny1217
Pizza Bagel Bites
"These were great. My family didn't let them stay in the freezer for very long."
-Lolliegirl
Grilled Mahi Mahi in Soy Ginger Marinade
"This was wonderful! I marinaded the Mahi Mahi overnight and baked it rather than grilled. I definitely plan to make it again."
amela02
Potato Chip Chicken Nuggets
"Definitely worth experimenting with different flavors of chips. Without a doubt, they're a kid pleaser and new finger food favorite!"
-It's Good to be Queen
Vegetarian Empanadas
"My family loves these and they are excellent with guacamole and sour cream. I keep them frozen and throw them in the oven on nights that I don't feel like cooking."
-Zelly Bell
Detweiler Sloppy Joe Mix
"Every time I make sloppy joes, I search for a new recipe. This one's a keeper! My favorite by far!"
-BeLindabb
Chicken Mushroom Quesadilla
"This is a great quesadilla! I didn't have the green chilies, so I used some green pepper. Served it with a dollop of sour cream for dipping and just loved it."
-Loof
Browned Beef Stew
"LOVED this stew! Really delicious recipe. I added garlic, diced tomatoes and red wine in the first steps and finished it off with mushrooms and frozen peas."
-Lisa in Acworth, GA
Indian Butter Chicken
"We make this at least every other week. I add in peas for color and bulk since I'm feeding 6. It's a favorite!"
-nicolern03
Citrus-Marinated Pork Chops
My first time trying a marinade for pork. It's delicious and really tenderizes the meat."
-Pancakes
Salsa Meatloaf
"This was so tasty! What a great change of pace from plain meatloaf. Kids loved the salsa sauce, so we had no problem with leftovers."
-rhondalynne
Shepherd's Pie
"Very yummy and super easy! Since there's only 2 of us, I usually mix up/cook 4 casseroles worth and then freeze into 8 bags. It heats up great in a bread pan."
-Picaflora
"These are delicious and so simple to put together. I make these ahead of time and pop them in the freezer until baking."
-Bev
Magic Soup
"The best chicken soup I've ever had! I have even used store-bought stock and rotisserie chicken on nights when I have little time."
-Wydlemoon
Poverty Meal
"Yummy and filling. I used Morningstar Meal Starter Crumbles to make it vegetarian and topped it with shredded mozzarella."
-Rae912
Cheddar Cauliflower Gratin
"Absolutely delicious! I used Kerrygold Reserve Cheddar. Made this to go with our Sunday roast and it was perfect."
-PearTree
Breakfast Bagel Sandwiches
"So easy and convenient having these little gems in the freezer for those rushed mornings."
-kyrandia
Moroccan Meatballs (Tagine Kefta)
"These were so good. I actually made them and put them in hoagie buns with some cheese and made meatball sandwiches, my family loved it."
-mommyoffour
Apple-Pecan Pancakes
"Wow! These were great. I made them dairy-free substituting rice milk for the milk and coconut milk beverage for the heavy cream."
-KWM_SA
Sweet Salsa Dump Chicken
"I used chicken breasts and cooked them on the stove top. It tasted a bit like sweet and sour chicken with a Mexican flair."
-Krista Roes
Belly Buster
"This is definitely becoming a family favorite. I made the incorrect assumption that there would be enough left over for me to bring some to work for lunch today."
-Amber Dawn
Egg Rolls
"They are so crispy and good out of the oven. But be sure to make a lot, because you will not be able to stop eating them!"
-Loves2Teach
Sausage Breakfast Muffins
"Love, love, loved these. They are similar to a sausage cheese puff recipe I make, but with the added corn meal they make a great grab and go breakfast muffin."
-01stacey
Beef Taquitos
"I hate store-bought taquitos and my husband loves them, but these are delicious right out of the frying pan and they reheat well in the oven."
-Aubribanana
