MAKE- AHEAD MEALS & FREEZER MEALS- BE ONE STEP AHEAD!!

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3 жыл бұрын

make-ahead & freezer meals to be ahead of the game. This makes things easier when your schedule is bananas.
Meatloaf- • The Best & Easiest Mea...
Salisbury Steak- • The Best & Easy Salisb...
Chicken Enchiladas- • Chicken Enchiladas, EA...
lasagna- • LASAGNA FREEZER MEALS ...
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@eileenhoffmann2422 3 жыл бұрын

My family recently all came down with Covid and had to be home for two weeks.THANK GOD I had food and medicine storage because we were so stocked up and needed for nothing for two weeks!

@shesinherapron 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you all heal quickly

@lindastrandquist2429 3 жыл бұрын

Hope everyone healed up quickly

@eileenhoffmann2422 3 жыл бұрын

@@lindastrandquist2429 Yes they did,thank you so much!

@grandcatsmama3421 2 жыл бұрын

I bet the freezer meals were a God send for fast meals. So glad your all much better now.

@eileenhoffmann2422 2 жыл бұрын

@@grandcatsmama3421 Thank you! Hope we dont get sick again!

@Ngreenlotus77 3 жыл бұрын

Nearly lost my coffee on the "I"m just so happy to make these meals for me family" crying onion moment! LOL :)

@shesinherapron 3 жыл бұрын

😂

@HomeandHearthHomestead 2 жыл бұрын

I did too! She's so, so FUNNY! I actually had to pause the video because I was laughing so loud I couldn't hear what she was saying after that. 🤣

@phoenixrising55 2 жыл бұрын

As a young wife whose constantly trying to figure out how to feed not just my hubby but his work friends and family these videos have helped me out so so much and I just want to say thank you for making them ❤️ God Bless

@kathiesicurello9484 3 жыл бұрын

I have a suggestion on the food storage inventory. I don't have one like yours but if I did I would take my laptop down and make an inventory in excel. That way you can print it out and know exactly what you have and mark off what you use. Then every month you can update it with what was uws and if anything was added.

@tiffaniecontardo9331 3 жыл бұрын

I love when you post freezer meals, same ones as previously shown or not. I am currently on bed rest with this pregnancy, so my husband is helping me do meal prep. Thanks for sharing!

@joyces.9021 3 жыл бұрын

All the best with your pregnancy!🙏

@shesinherapron 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your pregnancy and I pray all will be well.

@justpatty7328 3 жыл бұрын

Blessings to you and prayers for your pregnancy to go perfectly. 🌻😊🌻

@lindasegraves6207 3 жыл бұрын

I was in`the hospital for over 3 weeks and on bed rest for 3 1/2 months our baby came out perfect and I Pray yours does also.

@grandcatsmama3421 2 жыл бұрын

How's your baby? Hope he/she is strong and healthy. God bless you.

@tdewtx 3 жыл бұрын

I actually always save my onion and celery scraps and freeze them for future broths,

@dianecelaya1354 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed 💯 I save all my vegetable scraps and make a batch of froth then can it.

@melaneymattson3733 3 жыл бұрын

You have definitely inspired me to organize my pantry of which I have never done very well before. Once things are in the cabinets, past 6 inches, I never have remembered what was there. I took everything out, staked like items in shelves in rows and made a list on paper with amounts in pantry and taped them on the door of my pantry/ per shelf. I don't have an open pantry walk in like you do so things really have to be cataloged to even have any idea what it past the front 6-inches. When I remove something I now change the inventory number next to the product. I'm 72 and have never done this before and I have you to thank you for that. It wasn't easy, but I did it over weeks!! Melaney from SoCal

@wendythomas4930 3 жыл бұрын

Kimmy, you are such a wonderful homemaker. 😊 Preparing such nutritious foods for your family, and saving soo much money, too.

@blzdelgado 3 жыл бұрын

I've been following your channel for over a year now but I suddenly had this urge to rewatch most of your freezer meals + baking videos!! They're so comforting to watch 🥰

@shesinherapron 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh thank you!

@Christy6000 3 жыл бұрын

You are amazing! I love how you just plow through it and get her done. Oh man, when you showed the all those dishes in the sink. I thought that’s the last thing I’d want to do. But you did it and then kept going with more cooking. Yes ma’am, you are amazing! Love watching all your videos. I’m looking forward to the next one. Take care! 😊

@shesinherapron 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@amanda_af5295 3 жыл бұрын

It’s not “traditional” at all but I use cream of chicken soup and sour cream with green chiles or Rotel and Colby Jack for chicken enchiladas (grandmother’s recipe)

@dmedina32 2 жыл бұрын

Omg a coworker brought this in once n I luvd it

@karendionne1029 2 жыл бұрын

I retired in 2019 and moved away from my family. I still cook like I’m cooking for a family. Sunday afternoon I cook eight meals and freeze four. Then I prep two salads and two sides. I eat buffet style all week except Wednesday . I make fresh pasta and sauce and put leftover taco meal in the sauce . Saturday I eat all the leftovers and go do groceries I need for Sunday . I’m glad I caught this video. I like the idea of flattening the meals to take up less space and making smaller meat loaves . I usually make a huge one and freeze 1/2. Great video !!!

@malissac7966 3 жыл бұрын

Chicken enchiladas: I cook my own chicken, I like the Hatch brand for enchilada sauce. I cook a little bit of diced onion, then warm up the sauce with the onion. I use corn tortillas, warm them on comal ( cast iron flat pan). Then dip tortilla in sauce, fill with chicken and jack cheese, and roll. Once my tray is full, I top the enchiladas with any left over sauce and a little cheese. That is it.

@pimchanokeditsapan183 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a busy wife who work and felt guilty about my family hungry for all along. Thank to you!!!!

@ConnieBradshawbradshawshouse 2 жыл бұрын

I love your music selections. They are not too loud, or distracting from your content. You've become one of my favorite vloggers.

@shesinherapron 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Connie!

@yavana786 3 жыл бұрын

In our culture, or at least in south Africa they say when u cry while cutting onions ur mum in law will love u

@homemakinglikeamother 3 жыл бұрын

Now I know why my mother in law loves me so much 😂

@leighdegenhardt485 3 жыл бұрын

My roommate and I make meat loaf ahead as well, but a bit differently, we make individual loaves about palm sized. We bake them off and then freeze them and put up in baggies and pull out 2 for a meal. It helps when we don't feel like cooking a full meal!

@nancyralls3396 2 жыл бұрын

You can cook dry noodles in a fresh lasagne as well. Just use plenty of sauce. I add a little water around edges of casserole so noodles cook completely. A friend taught me this years ago. So much easier.

@melaneymattson3733 3 жыл бұрын

For your chicken bone broth/stock, don't you ever use the skin and fat? I use it along with the bones and it gives the broth incredible flavor. After straining, I just cool it overnight in fridge then scrape off the fat layer before using. You can use the fat layer for frying.

@patsypryor9850 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't cried from onions in years! don't cut off the stem , cut thru stem in half, place face down and cut verical strips with stem in tact always, then chop away! it's not hard ,end result is chopped onions just like you have . I honestly couldn't take the misery anymore and came across this from a chef!

@wendythomas4930 3 жыл бұрын

I put the onions in the freezer for 15 min. before chopping. NO TEARS!

@shesinherapron 3 жыл бұрын

I will try that for sure.

@wendythomas4930 3 жыл бұрын

@@shesinherapron good! I hope it helps you.

@LifeWithMrsB 3 жыл бұрын

I need to try this! I cry like a baby 😂😂

@tilseptember 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds weird and looks weirder but putting a stainless steel spoon in your mouth while you cut really works too!

@pennybentley5125 3 жыл бұрын

I take the outa shell off and chop it in half then run it under water then cut and dice it doesn't make you cry 😊

@andreathehomemaker8772 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your videos, I’m from London, England your take on Shepherds pie is very different to our. Shepherds pie here is lamb mince and the only vegetables would be onions , cottage pie however has veg in, I use peas, carrots and onions. The history behind cottage pie is cool, the servants that would work for a Manor House would get the left overs vegetables wise and would mix in with beef mince, gravy and top with mash then oven cook until brown absolutely gorgeous when you swivel a fork on top of the mash to form peeks and then add fresh crushed black pepper. I MUST try your meat loaf sounds fantastic and not something people in England really have, keep the vids coming they are fantastic!! xx

@Maddo1994 3 жыл бұрын

I've been binging your make ahead meals videos. Adding more to the shopping list and meal plan for this week now! 🥰😍

@stacieezell3678 3 жыл бұрын

Wow lady you were very busy today. Loved watching you.❤❤

@juliemoore6957 2 жыл бұрын

I'm tired just watching you! Wow girl! How nice to have all those meals ready to go!

@karriegress5969 3 жыл бұрын

Everybody in my family likes the 'end slices'. So I make mini loaves for each person or a little bigger for 2 people. It cooks faster than one big loaf.

@April.R646 3 жыл бұрын

Single parents and wives who have to do all this on a regular basis need a spa day. Not just a massage but get pampered and relax for a full weekend. They so deserve it.

@shesinherapron 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@jessica5133 2 жыл бұрын

I have struggled with being a Mother to four boys and a husband over the years to cook them healthy consistent meals. We would be so busy, takeout was 2 or 3 times a week, Since stumbling across your channel I am on my way to being well organised. I would 100% prefer to spend a day cooking and prepping so that we're ready to go by dinner time. Sad confession to make but change is on the way. Thank you for your channel

@katekaley 3 жыл бұрын

This is so great! I have surgery in two weeks and this was really inspiring, a good way to spend the day before surgery...family can eat well and my anxiety can be kept busy!

@FancyThatwithCandice 3 жыл бұрын

The onions!!! 🤣🤣🤣 This is the motivation I needed for the week ahead! We’ve been eating out TOO much!!! Love you, friend!!! 💜💜💜

@deborahcarr4058 3 жыл бұрын

So glad to see this video! Perfect timing! I need to fill my freezer with some meals as we have been taking food to some church families who have been having different difficulties right now.

@mettewanning9660 3 жыл бұрын

Kim, a tip is to not put salt In your stock before it is done. If you reduce the liquid it Can become too salty.😊 If you wait, you Can salt to taste.

@shesinherapron 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@theonewhomjesusloves7360 Жыл бұрын

Watching your videos makes me want to cook...and be organized

@BrendaJBarNett 3 жыл бұрын

Whew I'm exhausted....but you are right it's very satisfying when it's all completed 😻

@monaleescott4203 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Impressive meals ready to go. The all look delicious.

@8985BETHANY 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t pre cook my lasagna noodles ever. If you are making it without freezing just prepare as you did but then add 1 cup of water around edge of pan before baking and they turn our perfect (also do not need to be oven ready).

@danniemcdonald7675 3 жыл бұрын

I do the same except I add about a cup or so more water to the sauce and let it sit for a few hours in the fridge before baking.

@queentee2806 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel I only have one daughter but with work and school cooking every night is too much. Definitely doing these recipes. ❤

@Jndz 3 жыл бұрын

I love it, thank you for all your suggestions. Me and my sister really enjoy and have taken so many of your ideas.

@kellymcginnisdavis1821 2 жыл бұрын

I found you awhile back and subscribed but just in the last couple of days have started watching your videos - oh my goodness!! You have just made my life so much easier, your recipes are real, everyday kid-friendly foods just the way we like!! Thank you for sharing your recipes and ideas!!

@kristinanoall 2 жыл бұрын

Try using your Instant Pot on the Soup setting for making stock! I do it for 90 minutes. Thanks for this video-I just added a few things to my grocery list in order to make a few freezer meals this week, and I’m excited for how easy they look!

@lindajeanhouse6443 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely motivating for me today! I've been procrastinating and I'm tired of the same old meals. Thank you so much!

@momlifebasics 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve heard you can use regular lasagna noodles, but never wanted to risk wasting so much food because I’ve also heard you *have* to use the oven-ready ones, so I’m glad you mentioned that! My 3.5 year old wanted to watch with me and was trying to call your dogs through the computer 😂😍

@juliedavis4542 3 жыл бұрын

Kimmy you're such an inspiration! I need to be doing this on the weekends to help myself during the week when I'm busy with work and so tired when I get home. My dear late grandmother would always tell me I was "smart" if I did something industrious...so she would definitely say you were very "smart" getting all this done! Love your channel 😊

@savanah1407 3 жыл бұрын

These are my FAVORITE videos of yours! Aside from your Black Friday hauls of course! Thank you for the cooking inspiration!

@michellelowe-getinspired 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Kimmie! Another great video. I’m starting to meal prep and do freezer meals. Thank you for all the motivation. ❤️

@theresourcefulmomma4037 3 жыл бұрын

Goodness girl!! Thank you SO much for the motivation! Meal Planning was on my to-do list, but I’m going to call it DONE and copy yours and knock out LOTS of meals tomorrow. Have a great week!😘

@precious1porvida 3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree with you 100% I'll take 1 day and spend hours meal prepping, it's a lot of work to do in 1 day and it can be tiring but it is sooooo worth it in the long run!!!

@ninockastar1 3 жыл бұрын

My Sunday is always better when I watch your videos. Thank you for sharing your yummy recipes Kimmy. Sending prayers and love from Croatia

@nerdhasenteredthechat 3 жыл бұрын

These are one of my favorite video series you do. Thank you!

@bessiefaircloth6147 3 жыл бұрын

Great great!! Just what I've been waiting for!!! I love watching you make freezer meals. It makes me feel inspired to do so also!!! Thank you!!!💗

@debwinfrey 3 жыл бұрын

I use the canned chicken from Sam's or Costco, it comes out creamy. I add cream of chicken soup and green chillies and a couple spoons of sour cream, green onions, cheddar or blend cheese. Scoop into the flour Tortillas and cover with green sauce and a bit more cheese on top, bake em up.

@tammydeleeuw1289 3 жыл бұрын

Love love love freezer meal videos! Thank you!

@sherikelly9105 3 жыл бұрын

Loved all of your recipe ideas! You get so much done in a day!😀 I just love your family and how they are all helping and working around the house in the background! You are truly blessed!

@shesinherapron 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sheri

@luzhernaez4660 3 жыл бұрын

I have always use corn tortillas. And I use the red sauce from las palmas. And I also add some onion to the chicken mixture. I layer it the same way as you do.

@lynneholden6216 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing how you do your cook ahead meals they look awesome, I love it, Enjoy!

@heatherharris2843 3 жыл бұрын

The Texan in me died a little inside hearing y’all talk about Dr. Pepper

@allysond727 3 жыл бұрын

Ha I am from texas too but I can't stand the stuff! 💜

@Mamadriggs 3 жыл бұрын

Lol. I’m a native Texan and I don’t like DrPepper either (or Whataburger!). Lol. 🤣🤣🤣

@whiskeywomanwhisks 3 жыл бұрын

Me too @HeatherHarris😱. My oldest daughter is an Ambassador for Dr P-we’ve been to the original Dr P museum in Dublin TX-I’d be a rich woman if I didn’t buy so much Dr Pepper 🤪

@shaylynnclark2893 3 жыл бұрын

@@Mamadriggs That is a crime! (ofc i'm joking for anyone who takes this seriously.

@BrandyDawn 2 жыл бұрын

Keep onions in the fridge! Cutting them cold helps soooooooo much and 9/10 times doesn’t make me cry at all, and if it ever does bother me, it’s very minimally! Always do that now, and wish somebody would have told me sooner lol.

@LifesLittleThingz 3 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed visiting and cooking with you. Your meals always look so good! Have a great week!

@doriannegreene7557 3 жыл бұрын

Was so excited to see this pop up on my notifications!! Thanks kimmy !! Love, love when you do videos like these ❤

@sarahb3512 3 жыл бұрын

Needed this! I’ve been in a same old-same old dinner rut. These ideas were helpful, thanks!,

@natalie9895 3 жыл бұрын

You are inspiring to me today to get to work and get some things in the freezer. Thank you Kimmie and have a relaxing Sunday!

@crickettjd 3 жыл бұрын

Girl You Rock!!! Thanks so much for all you do to share with all of us!!!

@helenmullens-boland6477 3 жыл бұрын

How did you know, I need this video right now?! Thank you! 🥰

@teresadoyle1396 3 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness Kimmie, you are like my TWIN! Love making “make ahead meals”, never mind it’s just my husband and I now 😂 BUT... growing up in a family of ten and having to help with the work load, I STILL find it hard to cook for two. I have a pretty good food storage as well and have a master list of both freezer and shelves and rotate foods often. You are much more organized than I with your pre-printed labels but it is something I should do being as I give away so many meals. It would definitely be quicker than hand writing out the instructions every time. TFS and keep these kinds of videos coming. Stay well!

@shesinherapron 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@Simmingmomma 3 жыл бұрын

Good timing! I happen to be freezer cooking this morning and needed something to watch!

@leannabeller9240 3 жыл бұрын

Loved the entire video! I’m all about quick meals!! Thank you!

@shawn9431 3 жыл бұрын

I love this video. I will be making every recipe in the next month. Thank You!!

@2009reinvention 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the meals video. I loved the apron you had on and I love your sense of humor. I got so hungry watching the food. Yum!

@cakeforbreakfast2436 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Perfect timing, it's like you telepathically knew 😂

@loriemahon1354 3 жыл бұрын

👏🏻 awesome video. I love meal prepping. I cooked dry black beans yesterday in my crockpot all day and then packaged them in 2 cup containers for my freezer. I use them a lot in my black bean and turkey tacos. I have made your Uncle Rudy’s pizza sauce and it’s the best I’ve ever had. Think I may make some today for my freezer ❤️

@katiebiance9554 3 жыл бұрын

I throw my diced tomatoes in the blender before I put them in the pot. I've done the same thing, I've accidentally bought Diced, when I was trying to buy crushed 🤷‍♀️ Whatever works! Lol

@pamsteckman698 3 жыл бұрын

These motivate me, especially when I'm working from home for now!

@jeanetteclintonridgegarden 3 жыл бұрын

Just discovered your videos , and love the ones I've watched so far. Thanks for such great ideas.

@chophappy 3 жыл бұрын

I love these freezer meals they look so yummy! It’s always great to have extra meals prepared

@karenlundy3558 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel and I love it. Thanks for taking your time to share all these wonderful meals❤

@lifeofemmers4313 3 жыл бұрын

So excited for a freezer meal video! I already have two in my rotation now. Well three with your pizza kits. We love chicken in a hurry and the pesto chicken. I try to keep a couple pizza doughs and sauce available too. Thank you Kimmy!

@electronicsgirl1 3 жыл бұрын

I love your freezer meal videos Kim❤️ Thank you.

@violetramos6021 3 жыл бұрын

Last week I made a couple of meals ahead for the first time and it was amazing. I didn't have to worry about making dinner because I already had meals made that I can choose from. Love your videos 🙂

@sarahrussell1552 3 жыл бұрын

I ❤ your video's! I'm finally going to make some things ahead of time. Im hoping it will make my fience, time go smoothly in the morning he always freaks out about time.

@nancyleitner6396 3 жыл бұрын

I use the recipe on the back of the regular size can of "Hatch" green enchiladas sauce. It is so good and I always have everything I need in my pantry refrigerator. It's so easy to make.

@kirstiewallace7260 3 жыл бұрын

I just feel like you are a modern day wonder woman lol. Lovely video thank you. May God bless you all x

@Mummakat 3 жыл бұрын

It has been such a long time since I have seen one of your videos! I miss them so much but when you start making your own videos it’s literally almost impossible to find time to actually watch KZfaq! So excited to be sitting down to watch this one FINALLY! and who knows maybe baby will sleep long enough that I can catch up on a couple! 🤗💗

@kathleenkaufman6007 3 жыл бұрын

Your pizza kits are the best! The sauce is so good. I think I will make some sauce ahead of time. Can't wait to see all your recipes.

@billiemobley6424 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos always inspire me to do better,thank you !

@mollchaffn6897 3 жыл бұрын

I greatly admire your stamina to accomplish all that you did.i am in awe.

@solamano7239 3 жыл бұрын

I'd freeze the browning juices from the beef (or pork) in ice cube trays & transfer them to a bag so when you need some extra flavor or liquid in a dish, it's all ready on hand. One or two cubes that contain a bit of grease adds taste and will not kill you :)

@kandylish 3 жыл бұрын

I ❤️ watching your freezer meals Kimmy...they are awesome! Please keep them coming 😘👍🏻💕

@tammifields4142 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the meal prep ideas! 😋Very Motivational and Informative!🌸🌸 Really enjoyed the video!

@HannahMattox 3 жыл бұрын

I love that you measure Italian seasoning with your heart. 😆

@kaylajoshalford944 3 жыл бұрын

I literally have to eat my freezer meal stash so I can make more! I’m so motivated to cook more now.

@brendalantz3137 3 жыл бұрын

Kimmy that was a great video! Everything looked yummy 😋 Thanks for showing us some wonderful meals to make ahead - I’m exhausted watching you!😂

@sherilynalexnder897 2 жыл бұрын

I'm catching up on your channel, love it! Def going to try making that chicken pesto ranch in the crockpot, sounds amazing, and I've never heard of it before, so thanks!

@jackieburnett6881 3 жыл бұрын

Such great recipes. Everything looks delicious

@MichelleSmith-hb1pd 3 жыл бұрын

Love the freezer prep inspiration.

@blancacoppen7114 3 жыл бұрын

I love these videos! Your the best Kimmy.

@darlenebatts6860 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for all the inspiration Sweetheart. Everything looked so Tasty! Love your Indiana Friend.

@milesfullofsmiles3373 3 жыл бұрын

Lol I do the same thing when cutting onions. I love freezer meal but I have no room in my tiny freezer because I am a full time RVer. Thanks for all the delicious recipes 💚

@LifeWithMrsB 3 жыл бұрын

I’d love to do that! That’s my husbands dream :)

@allsurvivr82 3 жыл бұрын

I use cream cheeses, salsa , velveeta, and shredded chicken. It's totally a family favorite! ❤️

@jeanettethiessen2476 3 жыл бұрын

Your cooking videos are some of my fav! Ok, really I love them all...lol! Quick tip for onions - store them in the fridge for a number of hours before you use them...get them really cold and then when you go to slice them they won’t burn your eyes. 😊

@shesinherapron 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!