We got to meet our favorite nephew on April 5th! He is my sister, Samantha, and her husband John's, first baby =) He is the light of our Spring - the absolute best gift!
I like to chew on my hands, so we have to put mittens/mittened onesies on =)
Oh, I chew on blankets when I can't get to my hands...
He is the sweetest little thing. Doesn't fuss, doesn't cry (okay, maybe when he's not swaddled or getting changed....but his cry is even precious)!!
So while my sister and brother in law have other things on their minds...It gives me a chance to try out some recipes I found through Pinterest. No one wants to have to think about making meals the first week home with a new baby!
You take regular Crock Pot recipes, prepare them at one time (I have ingredients for 4 meals), and freeze them in gallon-sized freezer bags or tupperware containers until you're in need of a quick, easy and healthy meal!
Don't forget to take into consideration the amount of room you have in the freezer. Like my sister's fridge, we also have a much smaller freezer compartment to allow for more fresh, refrigerated items and to cut back on the frozen items we buy. Hence only making four at a time =)
Four Easy Meals:
...via Ring Around the Rosies
Teriyaki Chicken
1 lb. bag of carrots
Red Onion into Large Chunks
2 large cans pineapple (undrained)
4 Garlic Cloves
4 Chicken Breasts
1 cup teriyaki sauce
2 large cans pineapple (undrained)
4 Garlic Cloves
4 Chicken Breasts
1 cup teriyaki sauce
Split everything into two gallon freezer bags. shake it up, seal, label and put in the freezer. Instructions for Bag: Add 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce to crock pot, Cook on low 8 hours or high 4 hours. Serve over hot rice.
...via Picky Palate
Ranch Pork Chops
1 lb. Pork Chops
1 Packet Ranch Dressing
1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
1 Can of Water
Mix ranch packet, cream of chicken soup and water, making a marinade. Immerse pork chops. Write cooking instructions on bag (and date it!) with: Cook on Low for 4-6. Place all ingredients in a freezer bag. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice.
One of our favorites, via McCormick
BBQ Pulled Chicken
2 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 package McCormick® Slow Cookers BBQ Pulled Pork Seasoning
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/2 cup water
Mix Seasoning Mix, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar and water until blended. Immerse chicken in sauce. Directions to write on freezer bag: Cook 5 hours on LOW. Shred chicken using 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker; mix and heat with sauce before serving. Add to bag and freeze.
...via Crockpot 365
Baked Potato Soup
5 pounds russet potatoes, washed but NOT peeled. Diced into 1/2 inch(ish) cubes
1 medium/large yellow onion, diced
10 cloves of garlic, minced
64 ounces (8 cups) chicken stock or broth
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
optional garnishes: crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, green onions
Add potatoes, onion, garlic, seasoning, and chicken stock to a bowl and mix. Instructions for bag: Cook on low for 5 hours or high for 10 hours. Add the softened cream cheese and puree soup with an immersion blender until the cheese is incorporated and about half the soup is blended. (Alternately you could remove half the soup and the cream cheese to an upright blender, then re-incorporate). Serve in bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings!
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