Category: Food Love

  • Crock Pot Freezer Cooking {Round 3}

    Crock Pot Freezer Cooking {Round 3}

    The freezer has been empty for a while. I had used up most of the meals during the first trimester of this pregnancy and honestly didn’t have enough energy or motivation to do a big meal prep day to restock the freezer. I’ve been feeling much better now that I’m in my second trimester. I…

  • Pumpkin & Butternut Stew

    Pumpkin & Butternut Stew

    2 lbs of cubed stew meat 4 cups cubed butternut squash 1 medium onion, chopped 1 tbsp sage 1 tsp thyme 1 bay leaf 1 tsp allspice 1/2 s tsp nutmeg 1 c. pureed pumpkin salt to taste 1 tbsp of butter 3 1/2 cups beef stock Place all ingredients, except beef stock, into a…

  • Chunky Chili With Veggies

    Chunky Chili With Veggies

    2.5 lbs Beef Cubed 1 medium onion, diced 4 stalks celery, chopped 3 bell peppers, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 small cans tomato paste 2 cans diced roasted tomatoes with green chilies 14oz Half jar of spaghetti sauce 8oz mushrooms ½ tbsp. chili powder ½ tbsp. cumin 1 tbsp dried basil ½ tbsp. dried…

  • Chicken Curry with Cabbage and Peppers

    Chicken Curry with Cabbage and Peppers

    1 to 1.5 pounds of boneless chicken, cubed 2 cups of milk (use a dairy free option if needed) 2 tsp curry powder 1 small yellow onion, chopped 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped 1/2 head of cabbage, chopped Add all ingredients except milk to a gallon zip lock…

  • Stuffed Bell Peppers

    Stuffed Bell Peppers

    5 assorted bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed 1 pound of ground Italian hot sausage. 1/2 head of cauliflower, grated or chopped into a rice consistency. 1 small (8 ounce) can of tomato paste. 1 small white onion, medium dice. 5 cloves of garlic, minced. 2 tsp. dried basil 2 tsp dried oregano.…

  • Sauerkraut and Kielbasa

    Sauerkraut and Kielbasa

    1 large jar of Sauerkraut 1/2 head of red cabbage 1 – 1 1/2 lbs. Beef Kielbasa, cut into 1 inch slices Place all ingredients into a gallon zip lock bag, freeze flat. On cooking day, place in slow cooker and cook on low for 4 hours.

  • Beef Stew

    Beef Stew

    2.5 lbs beef stew meat (a little more or a little less would work, too) 6 slices bacon 3 T melted butter (or olive oil, if you would prefer) 2-3 shallots, chopped 4-5 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup baby carrots (or sliced carrots) 1 T herbs de provence 1 t sea salt 1 t black…

  • No potato Beef Stew

    No potato Beef Stew

    1 lb. beef cubed 1 chopped onion 2 large peeled and diced turnips (optional) 1/2 can of tomato paste 2 cloves of minced garlic 2 tsp dried thyme 2 medium carrots chopped 3 celery stalks diced 2 bay leaves 2 tsp dried parsley 2 TBSP apple cider vinegar 3 cups green beans (optional) 1 cup…

  • Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

    Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

    4.5 Cups sweet potatoes (mashed if adding on cooking day, raw, grated if freezing) 1.5 lbs ground beef 3 cups frozen peas and carrots, or any frozen veggie mix 2 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1.5 tbsp herbs de provence 3/4 cup beef broth (or water) Brown beef with onions and drain excess fat.…

  • Jambalaya

    Jambalaya

    This recipe is part of round 3 of my freezer crock pot meals. Check out the others! 1.5 c. (x 2 – see directions) chicken broth 4 bell peppers 1 large onion, chopped 1 large (32oz) can of diced tomatoes (leave the juice) 2 cloves garlic, diced 2 bay leafs 1 lb large shrimp, raw…