Freezer Meals for Beginners // How To Get Started

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FREEZER MEALS FOR BEGINNERS // HOW TO GET STARTED // 6 IMPORTANT TIPS YOU NEED FOR SUCCESS! / You want to succeed making freezer meals for the first time? You can do it! Well, it’s no secret, I love freezer meals and have been making them for over 15 years! And today I'm sharing 6 of my best strategies for how to begin.
So, what can you learn about getting started with freezer meals? I've got 6 freezer meals for beginner tips that will take you from unknown to freezermeal pro! Here’s what you’ll learn in this video:
- How to Save Time & Money
- Making freezer meals you actually like
- How to label your freezer meals
- Gallon Freezer Bags
- Different containers to use for make ahead and freeze meals
- Being prepared before you begin
- Using baking dishes
- Containers for Instant Pot freezer meal cooking
- Why buying the freshest ingredients matters
- What causes freezer burn and how to avoid it
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@melissamikaelsen6205 5 жыл бұрын

Another tip to AVOID freezer burn...the rule I learned is cook, completely cool, and then freeze...any heat in the food while covered will cause condensation inside the dish which then turns to ice when frozen!

@ellenhofer3343 5 жыл бұрын

Melissa Mikaelsen I use the Food Saver Vacuum Sealer and have never ever had freezer burn. I completely cool my food (freeze casseroles in the dish I will cook it in and then remove it & slide it in the vacuum seal bag and seal it). I write reheating instructions & pan size on outside of vacuum sealed bag

@KF-zs8oq 4 жыл бұрын

Yes 👌

@glenchaos9 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

@rosebud_blooming 7 ай бұрын

Brilliant thanks!!!

@AndrewLitton 5 жыл бұрын

Freeze meals you like, 1:09 Label Everything!, 2:02 Be Prepared before starting, 3:46 Determine containers, 4:40 Buys the freshest ingredients possible, 8:31 Avoid Freezer burn (no air), 9:00

@ansarisadaf2131 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@kalompoka 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@deborah8887 4 жыл бұрын

:))!!

@heatherjohnson5612 4 жыл бұрын

THANK you so much for that!!!

@ginacorinne100 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks wasted 10 precious minutes of my life

@salenay435 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tips, I have a baby on the way and want to try having meals ready. This makes me feel more confident on getting started soon.

@hedgerow.homestead 6 жыл бұрын

I am a mom of four as well! We love freezer meals here - really helps with time management

@fabulous50s 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips...you are so organised! Thanks for the inspiration :)

@alisongrant9483 6 жыл бұрын

This video answers SO many questions I had! I love all of the tips! I would love a video on what foods don't freeze well or to watch you make Instant Pot Freezer Meals. It still makes me nervous!

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I was totally planning on talking about what you can and can't freeze in the next few weeks! I think that is the second most asked question I get on freezer meals. :) Thanks for the Instant Pot freezer meals idea - I can totally do a video on that soon. Stay tuned and thanks again for the ideas!

@SusanCekloskyPositivelyFitU 6 жыл бұрын

I love this! I'm a Weight Loss Coach/Nutritionist so I'm always looking for tips for my clients on planning ahead!

@HeatherGerhardt 6 жыл бұрын

I am a mom of four as well, and love the idea of getting ahead with freezer meals! Thanks for the tips!

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

You betcha! Thanks for watching. :)

@hedgerow.homestead 6 жыл бұрын

Heather Gerhardt mom of four here as well!

@tonyetheselfcaremaven 6 жыл бұрын

I love finding cool ways to cut down stress in the kitchen. Awesome video girl!😉

@Chantmagick 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Kate! Super helpful. You're right, I've been kinda nervous about this are. I like the tip about lining the baking dish with plastic wrap for easy extraction later. Good one! Thanks again, I'll certainly be stopping back.

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Chantmagick thank you!!!!

@TheBootstrapBoutique 6 жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful kitchen! Great tips, thank you!

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

The Bootstrap Boutique Thank you!!! 💕

@homeschoolroyalty568 6 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you did this video! I am a homeschooling mother of 6 children and am going to start freezer cooking to make things a lot easier for me. I literally took notes while watching this video and I just subscribed! Thank you for sharing!

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Homeschool Royalty wonderful!!! Thanks for subscribing! I’m super impressed with anyone who can homeschool - it’s a lot of work but can be so wonderful I hear! And freezer meals sure can help save time - let me know if you have any questions! I’m here to help! 💕

@homeschoolroyalty568 6 жыл бұрын

Karrie Truman Will do! Thank you so much!

@vickibird1259 3 жыл бұрын

Homeschooling mama of twin 10 yr old boys. I was also taking notes while watching the video.

@snippetsofvictoria 5 жыл бұрын

I am in love with your kitchen! Great video, glad I came across it today!

@taylor66631 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your tips!! Much appreciated 😊

@olgapreciado8705 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you now I feel less nervous about starting meal freezing :)

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

You can do it! :) Thanks for your comment!

@susanwheeler-hall 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent video Karrie - being organized ahead is smart but I really love the details you shared. Ok, now I'm hungry.

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Me too.... LOL! I swear I'm always hungry! Ha ha ha!

@nikkibadders8186 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips! A little off track but I spy a VINTAGE PYREX DISH! Ohhhhhh its a beauty!

@DTurner168 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips! Looking forward to more video tutorials.

@tajanelson4205 3 жыл бұрын

I just got a deep freezer! I love this!

@lindamiller2868 6 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know about the large round instant pot containers - very cool. Good tips!

@12345asd26 Жыл бұрын

Great information thank you so much !!!! I have prepared many meals and saved them all in my freezer to enjoy for later 😊💕

@StaceyStorino 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciated all of the tips in this video; juggling as many things as I do I can see the value of making freezer meals ahead of time--it'll save so much time and not just money (BUT not to say that THAT isn't important, too, ROFL).

@mariahjamil8259 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing your channel sis. God bless you and have a great day.

@casscassidy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you from Scotland much appreciated

@Bonita_sk 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! I love following you on Pinterest and KZfaq. I have recently purchased your book and I really enjoy your intro with all your tips and supplies. I use your freezer meals with my meal planning. I am getting ready to post a video on freezer meals and I am going to provide a review on your book. Thanks for the tips!

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Surviving 3 Boys and a Girl Thank you soooooo much! That is so nice to hear- totally just made my day!!! ❤️❤️😘

@darlenenavarre2552 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your freezer tips! You are so adorable 😃

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Aweee, thank you!!!! So happy you liked them! :)

@EmeryJackman 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips!!! Thank you

@jazzmenjagers4846 3 жыл бұрын

Love the dance break 😂

@unconditionallovehomeschoo1830 2 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful thank you so much

@iamwhoiamd7056 5 жыл бұрын

I am so happy I found you.

@HayleyBergman 6 жыл бұрын

great practical tips thank you

@MaybeMarvelousLife 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I tried freezer meals a few years ago and it did not go well..maybe I will give it another try!

@KarrieTruman 4 жыл бұрын

Yes you totally should!!!

@LakesideTable 6 жыл бұрын

Great video!!! I can't wait to see more! ❤️ You are a natural!

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Aweee, thank you!!!

@lareekriz3374 2 жыл бұрын

I loved these tips, so simple but so important!

@dipokhadra7204 5 жыл бұрын

LOVE YOUR KITCHEN. Classy and simply ♡♡♡♡♡

@KarrieTruman 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@skippynllivingston8468 3 жыл бұрын

Very helpful tips. Really like the last few steps for using casserole dish to shape meals.

@EricChanning7 4 жыл бұрын

I am a fan of Food Saver vacuum packaging or like. Another thing is to pull a vacuum on refrigerated foods that you use a lot of. I buy dry black beans, soybeans, lentils, peas, pressure cook them and then store them in mason jars that I pull a vacuum on AND pack them still while hot so to increase the shelf life. But for regular used items, you can pull a vacuum with your Food Saver on your foods you keep in jars with special "vacuum seal" universal lids and food will not spoil nearly as fast.

@elenhgreek1000 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for share!

@emerald4182 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you soo much

@feinyxlshae 4 жыл бұрын

I have a family of 4...2 boys 14 &16..LOOOOOOOORD they can eat!!!! The reason i was looking into prepping dinner/meals because I get home too late and I'm tired. I eas cooking almost every day even if I got home late. IT STOPS NOW!!!🛑 I started looking for containers to use to ho from the freezer to the microwave...what was safe....what was durable...how long will the meals stay fresh..etc...So you now have a new subie 😁💝. I will be taking my journey thru your videos today to learn more. Thank you

@yestrevor3868 3 жыл бұрын

Very practical information - explained in a way that is understood by absolute beginners like me.

@CreativeTien 6 жыл бұрын

Useful tips. Thank you.

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Creative Tien - glad you like them!!

@jessabeauty917 4 жыл бұрын

I'm seeing these tips in use and even your bag holder tool on NaturallyBrittany's channel.

@1tolivethroughit170 5 жыл бұрын

You are a beautiful woman, thank you so much for these freezing for dummies video. You answered every question that popped up on my head! 💓

@tiffanynash2564 6 жыл бұрын

I've been a Follower for quite awhile and really enjoy your Blog too!

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! So grateful for ya Tiffany!

@brahmiskincarewhistler 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips for eating healthy.

@ReginaCordoba 5 жыл бұрын

New subbie! Love these tips!

@ali-13392 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I have a few questions and would love if you answer them, listing them down below: 1. I'm also planning to cook & freeze meals for a month. Should I buy a dedicated deep freezer for it or my refrigerator's freezer compartment would suffice? I have heard that deep freezers (especially chest freezer with manual defrost) might be a better option, would love to hear your take on it? 2. I'm also concerned about potential food poisoning risks if food is kept for too long, or if compressors auto stop and food is melted/thawed a little bit during the day. I think refrigerators might do that instead of manual defrost deep freezers. Again, would appreciate your views on it. 3. Have you stored kneaded dough ever? I have heard that it goes bad really fast Thanks in advance, have so much more to ask but these are the top 3 questions!! Would appreciate a reply!

@LifeWithMrsB 6 жыл бұрын

some great tips :) I am wanting to do more freezer cooking so this is some pretty good advice for starting out

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

The Buchanan Family wonderful!!! Have fun and let me know if you have any questions!

@sin46ned 5 жыл бұрын

As far as freezer burn is concerned. I make meals and freeze them in light weight cheap throwaway containers lined with cling wrap and leave a little extra so you can lift it out of the container. Be sure the size of the freezer container will allow the frozen meal to get placed into the vacuum sealer bag. I usually buy the kind of bag that can be cut to the size you need, vac seal them up and return it to the freezer. As she said be sure and mark what the contents are and date them.

@Li22YY 6 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how to wrap the foil tins. Mine still get freezer burn. :( thanks loved the vid

@LukeandSuz 6 жыл бұрын

I have been trying to do more food prep. So I am loving the idea of freezer meals. Great tips.

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Food prep rocks!!!! Thanks for watching and commenting, more fun is coming..stay tuned!!

@esraelhaj2376 3 жыл бұрын

5 sec in and im in love with her kitchen

@MicahTruman 6 жыл бұрын

The best!

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@familysilvan3760 6 жыл бұрын

I NEED THAT BOOK! Just a quick question, if you are freezing in quart jars, how much "head space" should you leave? I'm concerned about too much and getting the freezer burn issue or not enough and breaking the jar or something. Perhaps freezer bags are easier in the end LOL

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Hi!! Great question! I like to leave about an inch of headspace, and to help keep freezer burn off you can freeze it until solid press a piece of plastic wrap down inside touching the frozen liquid, then add the lid. Honestly I love the freezer bags more, they thaw so much faster and I seem to always be in a hurry come dinner time. :)

@alishanaranjo8245 6 жыл бұрын

2 gallon freezer bags work well for some meals.

@77sparkles77 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips, Karrie! What is the best way to remove air from the packaging? Also, love your ideas about creating freezer meals for smaller families. Thank you! :)

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Liz! So there are several methods to remove air from the packaging, and I'll have to do a separate video just on this (thanks for the idea!) For freezer bags - you can press the bags food while you seal, almost right to the top and then seal to get the most air out. Some people also just press the bag as much as possible, then seal. And then there is the straw method. Add a straw to one side of bag, Seal the bag all the way up tight next to the straw, then suck the air out, then quickly pull the straw and seal. It works great - almost like vacuum sealing. Which reminds me - you can use a vacuum sealer too! :) For baking dishes, I press the air out using plastic wrap on top first, then cover in foil. Hope that answers your questions!

@cmsengezi 6 жыл бұрын

Dip the bag in a full sink of water. Pushes out all the air, instant vacuum.

@khadijachaar9114 5 жыл бұрын

Liked your video continue

@sonyaschmitt4667 5 жыл бұрын

Ok if you put your freezer meals in aluminum pans do you cover the top with plastic wrap then aluminum foil? Thanks

@lauraalice9081 Жыл бұрын

i want to start freezing meals but i dont know if what i make will freeze or not like when i make lima beans not the green limas but like the name brand kind done by white lily but i was wondering do you know where i can search for the right tips or for how long they would last frozen i also make homemade vegatable beef soup and beef and gravey im southern so alot of my cooking ranges around from pasta to home cooked country meals

@tappingforfreedom5088 6 жыл бұрын

Great video! Love all the tips. Will definitely implement these.

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Tapping for Freedom awesome!!

@lovedayayto7652 4 жыл бұрын

anyone got any good recommendations of ways to do this sustainably... like what tubs are the best? just don't really want to be creating so much waste if i do this at uni.

@kyfarm 3 жыл бұрын

You probably also don't want to be eating that much aluminum.

@vickibird1259 3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. But couldn't we wash and reuse containers or zip bags or metal 9 x 13 metal pans

@cristinacreigh5267 4 жыл бұрын

I just bought you book!! 😀

@KarrieTruman 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you soooo much!!! I hope you love it!!

@TheAustralianHealthShow 5 жыл бұрын

lovely video Karrie :)

@olympiadima 3 жыл бұрын

Can we freeze any meal?

@1jmass Жыл бұрын

I am quite sad that I just found your channel today and realized that you are no longer making videos. 😢 I did check on Amazon for your cookbook, so I guess I will have to settle for that.

@mommyofthetrade9315 5 жыл бұрын

How do you un thaw the food

@BijouLover8 3 жыл бұрын

Looking for frozen meals.....from freezer to oven. No microwave! DONT like freezing in foil either. Cooking and freezing.....just reheating in oven...like TV Dinners and casseroles. Looking for TV Dishes that from freezer to oven.....is there such a thing? Washing is no problem. Any ideas?

@thewendysims 6 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to more videos! I have the round containers for the IP cooking! Got a big Zaycon fresh order coming so am going to need to get my freezer organized!

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Nice! I love love love Zaycon deals! They are the best. Thanks Wendy!

@rachellechuga778 4 жыл бұрын

Question - So if a meal calls for pasta. Should I undercook to El dente, so during the warm up step, your pasta isn't mushy?

@KarrieTruman 4 жыл бұрын

I usually cook pasta 5-6 minutes, so its mostly cooked, but still hard kind of, then cool quickly and add to pasta bake dish to freeze. Then when it's baking it will not end up being super mushy!

@s.m.sajjadhossain9032 5 жыл бұрын

My product is Indian curry paste. I am using plastic container to keep in freezer for long time self life. Is it ok? Plz comment.

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching my freezer meals for beginners video on how to get started! Leave a comment below if you have any questions or other awesome tips to share.

@1tolivethroughit170 5 жыл бұрын

Keep sharing your helpful ways, you have a loveable personality, with details so we don't get lost!

@vickibird1259 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I buy your book online or in Canada

@realloreal 4 жыл бұрын

What are good freezer containers?

@cristinacreigh5267 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't know we can put instant pot containers directly on the pot?

@georgestokes5116 4 жыл бұрын

you need to find a place to do your videos that does not have so much echo other than that great job

@KarrieTruman 4 жыл бұрын

George Stokes yeah The echo was bad in this for sure! First timer making a video - I’m doing better now!

@georgestokes5116 4 жыл бұрын

@@KarrieTruman what kind of bags are best to use

@donwald3436 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, would be better with a microphone.

@elizabethbecker4132 4 жыл бұрын

Please get a book stand so we can see your book while your talking. You would sell more.

@vickibird1259 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I'd like to know where I could buy your book online or in Canada

@aussieland1783 5 жыл бұрын

Tip number 7? How long should you put hot meals prepping in the fridge and freezer? 🙂

@wildwomanenchanted6742 6 жыл бұрын

ha ha ha ha .. you had me on tip #1... make meals you actually like! That is soooo funny! and so true! I think I have things in there that are still there! LOL oh dear... That was a great tip with the container too! Never thought of that! But.. I have now! LOL .... Great video! ~Elizabeth

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! So glad you liked it!

@thetiner 5 жыл бұрын

Tried to watch but way too echo-ee. Will check out the links.

@user-ml5od7ie2t 5 жыл бұрын

this is vari crazi you toging mach and you tazan do nathing

@noemistar6061 3 жыл бұрын

Freezer roulette 😂

@jonathanhunter8076 4 жыл бұрын

You remind me of Jamie Geller

@neamhmargetson5325 6 жыл бұрын

Great tips, just not sure on the echoey sound. It was like u were shouting in a Cathedral.

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

For reals though.... I *almost* didn't post this first video at all...because I'm such a perfectionist! And that sound is horrendous! Sorry!! Promise it will get better!! I ordered in some better audio equipment...and after doing this first video I've learned so much! :) Thanks for commenting and hope you stick around! :)

@patstidman1097 6 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed to your channel, really good information. Thank you, check out Diane in Denmark, I think you’ll love her videos.

@vickibird1259 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you I'm sure I will go thru all these videos so the Diane Denmark will be next on my list.

@ignas1meskauskas 5 жыл бұрын

Great tips indeed! But what I have noticed is you are using so much one time usage plastic :(. Please try to avoid it or use re-usable meal boxes. We waist so much plastic these days. And also those folie baking plates.. You only use them once and then throw them away. It is not sustainable ❤ but other tips were great, thank you!

@naenae5287 6 жыл бұрын

How long do the meals last in the freezer?

@KarrieTruman 6 жыл бұрын

naenae52 best to use them within 4-6 months ! Great question!

@rebeccaskillman9105 6 жыл бұрын

" its probably still there." i laughed out loud

@ellenhofer3343 5 жыл бұрын

great tips. thank you. why does it sound like you're in a metal barn? the echo is really bad.

@susansmart7727 6 жыл бұрын

Foil😳

@agingintobeauty 4 жыл бұрын

Wanted to watch this vid very much but the echo and sound quality was too much.

@sarahjane120292 5 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of freezer meal prepping but then I saw how much shit you used that would end up in a landfill and I was like...”nah” I’ll deal with washing my casserole dish.

@lindavid794 Жыл бұрын

Bad echo

@Nazioarteko89 5 жыл бұрын

Good tips but sooooo much waste! Nothing reusable 🙈

@lionelluther1649 4 жыл бұрын

You have quite the echo in your kitchen and makes it hard to hear you. Maybe when you do it tutorial you could pick a different room perhaps something with carpet cut down on your Echo

@piolovespunk182 5 жыл бұрын

lavalier mic!

@amandafisher9084 3 жыл бұрын

I wish there was a less wasteful way to make freezer meals

@KarrieTruman 3 жыл бұрын

Amanda Fossett Hi! There is!!! First off watch my video on reusable gallon sized freezer bags here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i8Vne9FiuJbZhn0.html. Then for the foil pans you can buy a few metal ones too! I’m loving all the newest reusable options out there and they are totally affordable!!!