FREEZER CLEAN-OUT COOKING | What Did I Find?

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FREEZER CLEAN-OUT COOKING | What Did I Find? | What Did I Make?

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Жыл бұрын

It was definitely time for a FREEZER CLEAN-OUT!! I found all kinds of good stuff in there and made a lot of delicious meals and treats for my family. Every now and again I need to force myself to do this and make meals from the things that get pushed into the back of the freezer. What's lurking in your freezer that you need to use up?
BLUEBERRY CRUNCH COBBLER
1 1\2 c. flour
1 1\4 c. quick oats
1 c. brown sugar
1\2 c. melted butter (next time I'll melt it)
6 c. fresh or frozen blueberries, I rinsed my frozen blueberries and only had 4-5 cups and they still turned out great and everybody loved these.
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1\4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
Vanilla ice cream or Cool Whip
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine flour, oats, br. sugar and butter and mix together until crumbly. Press 2 cups crumbs into ungreased 9x13 pan. Place blueberries over crust. In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, cornstarch and salt; cook over medium heat stirring, until mixture thickens and comes to a full boil. Turn off heat; add vanilla and pour over blueberries. Sprinkles with remaining crumbs. Bake 50-60 minutes until blueberries are bubbling and topping is light golden. Serve warm or cold.
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@sherriebulechek8353 Жыл бұрын

It’s satisfying to see you empty the freezer and make meals with the food you have. You make some great meals!

@kathysparks6338 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for reminding us to check out what is STILL in the freezer and needs to be used, its a good way to save money on the next trip to grocery store. So nice to see Maria giving her momma a hug..so sweet. Love and Prayers from Indiana. God bless.

@karenkissick6884 Жыл бұрын

I love what Mothers Day means to you and I praise the Lord that he gave me the opportunity to be a mom.

@beccam507 Жыл бұрын

You are motivating me to do this with my upper freezer! There's so much random stuff in there. Sometimes it's just easier to shut the door and forget it, especially since I have four young kids and lots of other things taking my attention! Thank you for all the encouragement and inspiration that you give to us younger moms... I think your channel is one of the best on KZfaq! I've been watching for years 🤗

@ifthecreekdontrise Жыл бұрын

The hug

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

I feel the same and it's always nice to meet someone with those same values.

@rough-hewnhomestead5737 Жыл бұрын

Just last night my daughter and I emptied one freezer to allow it to thaw so that it can be cleaned. We moved some things to another freezer, but we also cooked a huge pot of home grown and frozen green beans with some frozen ham steak for seasoning. It was pretty nice to unplug that empty freezer! Your videos often bring me a little peace when things are chaotic. You're real. I like that! You work hard, love your family, and get a lot done. I like that, too! God bless!

@sharontavares6258 Жыл бұрын

You cook like my Mom did. Nothing is wasted. She felt Jesus gave us this food. You are a true blessing to all of us and your family. Sharon Pismo beach California PS my mom passed in 2014. Everyday I tell her I love and miss her.

@stephaniecamplin9212 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved your opening statement about being a Mom and serving them. As we had a cookout on Mother's Day,as I did the cooking. My 3 daughters are why my life is has so much value. P.S as a Butcher here in Ohio, NOTHING wrong with a little ice on your products in the freezer.

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

That's helpful info because I've had a few comments about icy food and wondering if it's still good. Thanks. Happy Mother's Day (a little late).

@faithrada Жыл бұрын

A 'clean out the freezer' dinner can be a great adventure. 👍

@deidrecruickshank7975 Жыл бұрын

Well done on clearing out that freezer. The blueberry muffins and cranberry bread, and the luscious looking rhubarb custard bar looked delectable. 👌

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Sounds like you like sweets as much as I do. 😊

@faithrada Жыл бұрын

On Mother's Day... never a bad idea to TEACH children to be grateful for all their mothers do. Gratitude is a powerful lesson. That Mother's so often do serve their children should NOT be taken for granted... EVER.

@lindascott6637 Жыл бұрын

I love cleaning out the fridge/freezer! Sparks my creativity and i don't waste.

@megm4940 Жыл бұрын

Love these kinda freezer/ pantry cooking videos! I recently cleaned out my kitchen fridge & freezer & now we’re working on a meal plan for the deep freezer!

@kimmccarty1524 Жыл бұрын

Happy Mother’s Day Jennifer you are a Great Mom ❤️

@chrischarbonneau8873 Жыл бұрын

I loved this video. I like quick ideas. Less waste with food. Most meals are usually the good ones with little ingredients.

@alexalivingston2048 11 ай бұрын

I love that you saw the frosted food but did not waste it! So inspirational and thank you for being a good steward and no wasting food. New subscriber

@acountrylife 11 ай бұрын

Welcome Alexa. Thanks for watching 😀

@Vixxen___904 Жыл бұрын

My favorite kind of video! I really need to do this with my deep freezer 😩

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Go for it!!

@mamofoneteen5178 Жыл бұрын

I cannot bare to throw out food. We have a saying, ‘look after the pennies and they’ll look after the pounds’! I freeze all sorts, half an onion, even the outer skins they add great flavour and colour to stock, fresh veg that’s about to be a bit over, again for soup or stock, those jelly type stock cubes, a little bit of red wine, it’s great for casseroles, even part of a can of pineapple, fresh herbs at the end of summer. Your freezer is your friend. I’ve made croutons today after a ‘failed’ sourdough loaf, they taste amazing. It’s a fantastic message/tip you’re sharing Jennifer.

@Whatsthedeal106 Жыл бұрын

Omg those blueberry 🫐 muffins look perfect and amazing! 💕

@jeannebrown484 Жыл бұрын

Well this was fun!!! Some of those green peppers and jalapeño peppers would bread great in cornbread or corn muffins. When you add corn,bacon and cheese they are like a mini meal.

@christileach4644 Жыл бұрын

Jennifer - I really enjoyed this video. Sometimes I don’t always enjoy using up bits and bobs, but I *am* of that certain age 😀 and to me, it’s part of being a good steward. Thank you for sharing! ❤ xo

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

I don’t really enjoy the “use it up” either, but like you said it needs to be done.

@meganmkinney 11 ай бұрын

Great meal ideas and I appreciated the jokes at the end! :-)

@martiestes8932 Жыл бұрын

The emptying of the freezer is a job well done! I have lived in Ky for 56 years and never heard of Ky potato soup, but it sure looks good! I love cooking soups with ham bones and ham hocks, the flavor is so good. The amish store we have locally sells the fat from the country hams they serve, and it is so good for flavoring as well. I can't wait to get in the garden to pick my green beans with a big ham hock this summer. All your food and desserts looks so good. Thank you for sharing. Love your cookbook!

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

It's funny the names we give recipes. Sounds like your garden is really coming along.

@whitneydial8847 Жыл бұрын

I love a good gathering of the fragments!❤

@matthewhottle4948 Жыл бұрын

The icecream sandwich had me laughing out loud!!😂😂😂

@rubytaylor4566 6 ай бұрын

Loved it, using up what we have in our freezers is a good thing, sometimes when I start looking in my freezer I have so much I like you I start pulling out food to cook and it works very well and the food is good for use and very delicious. Thank you Jennifer, you made meals that word simple to make and very very delicious from my view.😊❤🙏🏻 Ms. Ruby

@soniaibarra1926 Жыл бұрын

Blessings and have a Great Weekend Jennifer. 🙏🌷🌻

@juliewright1895 Жыл бұрын

Great video, Jennifer! I snickered at your jokes!!😂

@tracegates8841 Жыл бұрын

OHH that is so cute, whichever of your kids visit you first gets that special little loaf.. I also tell either of my kiddos.. you were my "first friend" today so you get to have this special treat.

@mariakoufalis1487 Жыл бұрын

WOW Jennifer, one of your best videos. Great job and fabulous editing.

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Thanks; I appreciate that.

@nakita1959 Жыл бұрын

So somehow I missed this video happy Mother’s Day to a great mom❤❤❤❤

@irasemabiggs6434 Жыл бұрын

Jennifer, love this video. Please make more like this one. Blessings

@susanbenton8181 Жыл бұрын

Loved it. Thanks for sharing all those recipes. That bread looked awesome. I could just taste it. You have such s beautiful family.

@brandibrockway3479 Жыл бұрын

I love to shop from home. Thanks for sharing .

@patriciamcintire Жыл бұрын

Maria's eys are just gorgeous, I think she takes after you Jennifer, loved this video, Igot alot of inspiration from it,Have a great weekend .

@UghUgh1234 Жыл бұрын

I looooove these types of videos!!!

@reginalancaster5626 5 ай бұрын

Isn't that fun to see what you can do with what you have?? I love doing that and it was great to watch what you came up with. Very impressive!!

@acountrylife 5 ай бұрын

Yes! It’s amazing the good food that can be made when we put our mind to it.

@janetgrigoratos9318 Жыл бұрын

I empty an entire big tomato paste into a gallon ziplock bag. Smoosh it flat and freeze it flat. When I need some tomatoe paste you just break off what you need!!

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Another viewer said that, too; I love that idea.

@hello_0768 Жыл бұрын

Enjoyed this vid everything looks great... especially the cranberry bread😃

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Thanks KW n

@kellyschaefer5735 Жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video. Thank you Jennifer. Love you. ❤

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Good morning Kelly. Thank you.

@papillonlover8161 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jennifer. You can stuff jalapeños with cream cheese or dice them up in rose wine.

@yvettegerry9862 Жыл бұрын

Great video loved it ! Thank you for sharing 🌸⭐️🌸

@suziekrieger4110 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this video! We all have scraps in our freezer we need to use!

@vickisilcox936 Жыл бұрын

Maria is truly a natural beauty

@EggFeathersHomestead Жыл бұрын

Ooooh! That soup would be good with some beans as well 😋

@sarahlarson1082 Жыл бұрын

The rhubarb dessert sounds amazing!

@natashawilliams7139 Жыл бұрын

Im sure i can smell the cranberry bread cooking 😊😮

@monicamontoya1578 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video! Now, I’m wanting to do the same with my freezer! Gonna try the gummy bear joke on my kids! So adorable and I did chuckle at your “comb over joke! God Bless to your family! Love your kitchen Madonna on the counter. Warmed my heart. I have one too!❤

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Maybe I’ll have to start adding a joke to my videos.

@karenchakey Жыл бұрын

I need to do this my frezzers have stuff in it that need used up..thanks Jen God bless, Maria such a doll baby

@ubwaterman Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this video!! Love this channel. Sher.

@chrisquastad7104 Жыл бұрын

This has inspired me to do a freezer clean out! Memorial weekend will be a great time to start. Thanks so much for this video and all of your awesome videos!!!

@lizmelia7545 Жыл бұрын

Great video loved it 👍

@cindakellogg1307 Жыл бұрын

Jennifer, I thought you had a food saver?? I am so funny about frozen stuff covered in ice...guess you proved me wrong! HA

@debbieembury6885 Жыл бұрын

I love rhubarb anything!

@cherylagnew5980 Жыл бұрын

Happy Mother’s Day ! 🥰♥️.

@christieflesch3750 Жыл бұрын

Great video it gives me inspiration to use stuff in my freezer thanks ☺️

@reginastephens935 Жыл бұрын

This is a very inspiring video!

@kimeverhart6253 Жыл бұрын

What would we farm girls do without our ovens? 🤷🏼‍♀️😉🥰 Ps…your freezer holds A LOT OF FOOD!! What a great job you did of cleaning it out and feeding your family several meals and goodies from it!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

@Anna_3367 Жыл бұрын

❤ I love your videos! Great inspiration 😊

@anniem2675 Жыл бұрын

Such a great video, thanks 💜

@tracegates8841 Жыл бұрын

Oh Jennifer, my family never laughs at my jokes either. I steel myself and forge on, just like you.

@roxannegray2796 Жыл бұрын

I like that lid.

@Sarah_Emerald Жыл бұрын

Tip for leftover tomato paste: Put it in a baggie and press it down into a roll using the edge of your counter top...then when frozen, you can just break off a Tbs at a time!

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Super tip! Thanks.

@cumberlandquiltchic1 Жыл бұрын

I buy tomato paste in the tube, but I don’t use a lot of it… it ends up being a savings for me with no waste. I think it’s a good idea about freezing though.

@kathycourington4748 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the inspiration, as always... Love your videos!

@tammyr2966 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the inspiration to clean and use what’s in my freezer! You made so many good meals! I was thinking, you could make a black bean, corn salsa, with those jalapeños and cotija cheese! Great for backyard barbecues! You are such an awesome mom! Maria is so sweet with her hugging mom at the end of this video! Our kids, is definitely what Mother’s Day is all about!

@jloh1999 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video!

@MidwestGirl Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

@thewoodenspoon9679 Жыл бұрын

I loved this video! I’m trying to do the same with several freezers right now! Loved your ideas!

@nancyculp6968 Жыл бұрын

You can use the jalapeños into a pepper jelly to serve over cream cheese with crackers or you can pickle them and you can use them in chili, Mexican cornbread which would be good with your soup.

@beverleypicard2116 Жыл бұрын

Hope you had a restful and relaxing mothers Day .

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

It was wonderful. Thanks.

@db33400 Жыл бұрын

I found a slick way to freeze rhubarb. And strawberries for that matter. I wash the rhubarb and cut it. Then lay on a towel to partially dry it off. When fairly dry I lay on a sheet cake pan and flash freeze. I just lay the strawberries on a pan and flash freeze without washing or cutting up. When frozen I put each fruit individually in bags so I can measure exactly what I need without having to thaw a big lump of product out. Congratulations on all you got done! God's blessings.....🥰🥰🥰

@db33400 Жыл бұрын

P.S. I wash my ziploc bags too. 😀😀😀

@donnabradshaw5200 Жыл бұрын

I recently did the same thing. It took me nearly three months, but finally both my freezers are pretty well used up. Great video!

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Time to restock now.

@SchnauzerMom Жыл бұрын

I went to the thrift store recently and bought a vintage crockpot because crockpots nowadays cook way to hot. It’s actually from the late 70’s to early 80’s. It works so well. It actually slow cooks 😊

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Yes, I agree. I got a Westbend slow cooker as a wedding gift and loved that so much. I had it for about 20 years before the base was dropped and cracked. That was a sad day.

@debgordon6542 Жыл бұрын

I still have my original Crock Pot from when I married in 1987. Have only had to replace the top. Found one on EBay in the Vintage section. She's still going strong, me... not so much lol

@annehoyle3581 Жыл бұрын

I giggled at your "fold over, comb over" joke. I love seeing anything you make using cranberries.

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

🤣😂🤣

@mnchop8503 Жыл бұрын

I loved this episode! I think it would be fun to see you make Italian Dunkers for your family. Yes I say Eye-talian too! These were always a favorite growing up and on the school lunch menu. Just make garlic cheese bread on French bread and slice in serving sizes. Dunk in leftover spaghetti sauce! It's a fun way to remake leftover sauce. Have a happy Memorial Day weekend, Brockman's!

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Ooh, I'd be all over that. Sounds so good.

@donnastratton8397 Жыл бұрын

When we have spaghetti, I prefer to dunk the garlic bread in the sauce instead of the noodles. I'm all about the sauce. 😂

@sandrarutz6993 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@valeriemendez2540 Жыл бұрын

I would like the recipe to Blueberry muffins. I like watching your channel. Here is a tip when you ever do any cobbler you have to have the butter at room temperature otherwise you are forever trying to get it softened it's too much work.

@evanorvell8368 Жыл бұрын

I chuckled. 😉 U hope you gave that ham bone to your poor little lonely chicken~they love bones!

@terrinewell3044 Жыл бұрын

I love to clean out my freezer that way. I often make a casserole with a bit of leftover spaghetti sauce, some roasted red pepper soup that didn't get finished, a couple of sausages or even hot dogs, some frozen diced peppers, whatever seems to go together. Add some pasta from the cupboard, put it in a casserole dish with whatever bits and pieces of leftover cheese are in the fridge...even those plastic-wrapped cheese slices, and cheez whiz! It never seems like just leftovers reheated. If I have leftover frozen hotdog or burger buns, I will thaw them and spread with homemade garlic butter and toast them up in the oven to go with. So good!

@CindyKinney Жыл бұрын

That ham bone soup looked delicious, Jennifer.

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

The soup was very good. I didn’t make it into a creamy soup and I’m glad because it was so good the way it was.

@rhondasyberg2498 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I found bologna and tater tots in the freezer for lunch today. Fried bologna on the last piece of bread and the heals(ends) of the bread put together like a club sandwich.

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Perfect and no waste!

@arkeishasmith5946 Жыл бұрын

Duck Duck Goose....lol😂

@Dindasayswhynot Жыл бұрын

YES!!! LOL

@mollysmith6055 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video! But it took me half a day to watch it because every time I sat down at the computer hubby thought of something he wanted to discuss, haha. This was definitely inspiring and it got me to use up the ends of a bag of shredded cheese, one leftover pork country rib and a good handful of chopped red bell peppers from the freezer. Along with a couple of potatoes chopped and air fried and scrambled eggs it came up to be a quick Denver scramble/hash for late breakfast. We have a side by side fridge and the freezer compartment is huge...I've never managed to make much of a dent in it yet. I keep trying though. Hope you are having a great week.

@lanagraham1661 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the inspiration! I need to check out my pantry areas, too, in addition to the freezer. I loved your jokes, Jennifer!😅😂

@lynnebrown-hardy1566 Жыл бұрын

Awesome job clearing out the freezer and making all that amazing looking food. Thanks for the inspiration.

@WillowsGarden Жыл бұрын

Hi Jennifer and sweet family! I think you could take shoe leather and make it look and taste good. Have a blessed day!

@nancyculp6968 Жыл бұрын

You can cook your cranberries into a whole cranberry sauce, then turn it into a gelatin salad with jello. Top with a dollop of cool whip.

@patricebagwell4366 Жыл бұрын

Thanks to you, I inventoried my indoor freezer, wiped it out and started a meal plan based on those items. Thanks for the inspiration and help saving money!!

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

That's awesome. Well done!

@susanjennis7337 Жыл бұрын

Jennifer - Great Idea - cleaning out the freezer using what you have. Today, I made the crusty loaves with Everything but the Bagel. My husband ate 3 of them for supper. Love your channel. Have a great weekend.

@susanjennis7337 Жыл бұрын

Oh, instead of 4 rolls I made 8 rolls out of the recipe.

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

No judgment here. I just figured he loves bread.

@noreenp.9858 Жыл бұрын

Many of us could all eat out of our freezers and pantries for awhile. I always like to reinvent food and not waste. Sometimes it can be a fun adventure in cooking. I like to meal prep on my days off as I work full time. Thanks for this video. Would like to see more like this. My tip for berries that aren’t bad but maybe soft and not enough for pie and you don’t have time: I cook them with some sugar and a little cornstarch until it thickens a little. Great with some granola on top or over ice cream or pancakes.

@patriciacorpe6228 Жыл бұрын

wow what a great job 0f cleaning your freeze out with a lot meals it alwasys surprise me how I get so much stuff leftover in my freezer too.

@debgordon6542 Жыл бұрын

I love these videos. You give me so much inspiration and make me "creative cook". Thank you :-)

@beckymiller2185 Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ always love your video

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Thanks Becky!

@mgdee8286 Жыл бұрын

Loved this video!! More please! Love and prayers from Melody in text❤️🙏🏻🤠

@deniselakatos5418 Жыл бұрын

Hi Jennifer. Great video and yes, I did laugh at the "fold over-comb over" play on words. Have a blessed day.

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Good afternoon Denise; I'm glad to read here that many of you laughed at my comb over joke.

@robins5880 Жыл бұрын

I keep a whiteboard on my freezer to keep track of how many packages of meat, veg and fruit we have.I add or erase a tally as I use them. I have bins for everything so it’s easier to find, I’ve been wrapping things in parchment and storing in silicone bags so less waste

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

You know what my kids would do? Add and subtract tally marks. I just know they would.

@lucymartinez7190 Жыл бұрын

😊, I've started emptying my outside freezer I found food that I'd forgotten about 😂, do you make omelets? Fry the jalapeños, onions and tomatoes with the omelet cheese on top, so good 👍 😋

@helenbeks5374 Жыл бұрын

Very inspiring, Jennifer. Thanks for sharing!

@mariakoufalis1487 Жыл бұрын

I sincerely snickered over the comb over zinger…lol..

@acountrylife Жыл бұрын

Thanks; I'm glad I could make you laugh.

@marydrew2583 Жыл бұрын

Watching you take out your freezer food, can't help notice the amount of freezer burn in every bag. Amazon sells very reasonable priced seal-a-meal or food saver with bags and you could vacuum pack all your items that will keep them longer and no freezer burn. Just 'sain'.......