More leftovers out of the freezer / myLot

United States

April 13, 2023 5:09pm CST

This may become a habit. I made meatloaf, and we had it for several meals. So many meals that I got tired of it. I put two portions together in a dish and froze it. I kept it towards the front of the freezer and we have appreciated having meatloaf to enjoy for a couple of quick meals. I have plenty of storage containers that work just fine. There is some gravy from earlier this week and I will make potatoes to have with it. I still have corn and bean salad and we have lots of fresh fruits. We have a meal all set. That means I have more outdoor time tonight. Lots of fun.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (135819)

• Marion, Ohio

14 Apr 23

I have been thinking about making a meatloaf

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169479)

• United States

21 Apr 23

I just made another one. LOL

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169479)

• United States

22 Apr 23

@wolfgirl569 That is a good plan. We actually do not make loaves but make a 9x13 dish and cut it in squares. Freeze at least 3 meals worth.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (135819)

• Marion, Ohio

21 Apr 23

@GardenGerty I think I will this week. I always divide it into 4 mini loaves and freeze 2

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

14 Apr 23

That’s the way to do it. I cook as little as possible but I do make healthy meals.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169479)

• United States

21 Apr 23

I like it more and more. I try to shop sales and cook what I buy, and avoid eating out. I cook better than restaurants anyway.

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Ruby Hawk

@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

22 Apr 23

I do the same thing. I like my own cooking and besides it's much less expensive.

Toni

@toniganzon (77209)

• Philippines

14 Apr 23

Me and my siblings don't really like eating the same food for several meals. That's why when we were young we always complained to our cook when we see leftover food on our table for the next meal. So she saw to it that new food must be prepared each time. I guess it was just how we were raised by our mother. So until now, I seem to be the same.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169479)

• United States

21 Apr 23

With only two people I often have leftovers, but that is why I am glad to have a freezer to put it in.

@DaddyEvil (174528)

• United States

13 Apr 23

It's easy to get tired of something after several meals. I usually freeze leftovers to have when I can't see to cook... That makes it easier for Pretty to feed me... She just microwaves something and knows I'll eat it because I made it. I hope you're having a good day.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169479)

• United States

21 Apr 23

I had a really good day today. I still do not really know how to make small portions, so I am glad to have these nice dishes and a microwave to make meals easier.

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@DaddyEvil (174528)

• United States

21 Apr 23

@GardenGerty Pretty weighs what she plans to eat after looking up how much a portion of it should weigh. I don't bother doing that, I just spoon up what looks like enough for a meal and go on... That's how I judge the portions I freeze, too. I'm glad you're feeling better today.

RasmaSandra

@RasmaSandra (98033)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

13 Apr 23

I have easy and quick meals I make with frozen food but when I do have some leftover I am glad I can just quickly heat up the food the next day so I don't have to fuss with making a meal, No fun for anything here we are having heavy rain, thunder and hail just started coming down the cats are going bananas,

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169479)

• United States

21 Apr 23

Aha, Springtime storms.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (59250)

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13 Apr 23

I do this a lot. Often I freeze individual whole meals, I have containers that are divided for portions, they have tight lids. So I can put in a meat, vegetable, potato or whatever, and on a wild day, there's an entire meal. It is so nice to have on those days.

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Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (169479)

• United States

21 Apr 23

Yes. My dishes are not divided but the idea is the same. Either I put two main dish portions in one, or I can put an entire meal in one for me to take to work for lunch.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (59250)

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21 Apr 23

@GardenGerty It is just so handy to have a meal to just heat and eat, sure beats a store bought frozen meal or fast food any day of the week.