There is nothing more important than having basic staples to work with. Especially in your freezer. Today's technology allows you to easily freeze and save meats and fish for months on end with out worrying about spoilage.
I prefer Ziploc freezer bags, but there are many companies that make good ones. One important thing to remember is that buying meat in the standard packages from the grocery store and simply throwing it in the freezer is not a good plan! In my experience, it has lead to freezer burn and a bland end result.
Buy in bulk! I like to buy chicken, clean the chicken, and then freeze in serving sizes. Do you often cook for one? Do you cook for two? Do you cook for an army? Freeze accordingly.
The inspiration behind this post is the dreaded feeling that it's time to make dinner and you've either avoided going to the grocery store, or you've been out of town so often you haven't made time yet. Having basics in the freezer makes your life so much easier!! You can build a meal from a well stocked freezer.
Tonight's example:
- Filet mignon (previously frozen, thawed in the sink in a hot water bath)
- Roasted tomatoes topped with parmesan cheese
- Steamed asparagus
- Wild rice
Happy stocking!
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