So some of us have a bit more time on our hands at the moment with lockdowns, and others of us are just building up a bit of a stock of nourishing meals to ensure that if a lockdown is imposed, we’re good to go and it’s not stressful. It’s important to remember that there will be enough for everyone if we don’t stock up TOO much though. I’ve built our fridge/pantry up to about 2 weeks worth of pantry/produce staples and we’re shopping fresh as normal from the produce section of our small business grocer and butcher where we can while we’re not in full lockdown.
We’ve got so many recipes of mine on the site that you might not have discovered yet, that are perfect for freezing and perfect for budget savings, so we thought we’d compile a bit of a list of those and some of our favourite other recipe creators, to give you a creative boost.
If cooking is something you usually find stressful, here’s an opportunity to connect to the gratitude of GETTING to cook; of having food to nourish your family with and of connecting to your role as a provider of nourishment for yourself and your family. It’s an act of love and a privilege so to make it more relaxing, do NOT listen to alarming news reports, connect to the gratitude to be found, put on a favourite album, pour a nice glass or water or wine and take deep breaths if you feel like tensing up. If you’re not skilled at having multiple things on the go on your hot plates, take the stress down by turning the temperature down and giving yourself more time.
Happy cooking and feel free to share recipes that you love to prep and stock in your freezer, in the comments below.
1. Gluten-Free Lasagne
2. Gluten-Free Moussaka
3. Vegetable Chicken and Bacon Rind Soup by Martyna Angell of Wholesome Cook
4. Simple lemon, thyme, ginger and honey chicken bake
5. Beef Massaman by Well Nourished
6. Set and Forget Lamb Curry
7. Osso Bucco Stew by Quirky Cooking
8. Sweet and Smoky Pulled Pork
9. Swedish Meatballs with Dill Sauce by Martyna Angell of Wholesome Cook
10. Bone Broth Bolognaise by Naughty Naturopath Mum
11. Easy Chicken and Vegetable Casserole by Brenda Janscheck
12. Simple Oven Baked Dinner
13. Smoky Bacon and Vegetable Pulled Chicken by Martyna Angell of Wholesome Cook
14. Lazy Chicken Slow Cooker Dinner by Naughty Naturopath Mum
15. Set and Forget Lamb Shoulder
16. Mexican Shredded Beef by Irena Macri
17.Slow Cooked Beef Short Ribs by Brenda Janscheck
18. Chicken Curry Pot Roast
19. Moroccan Chicken Stew with Sundried Tomatoes by Irena Macri
20. Easy Chicken Spinach Curry
Hope this post has helped you find a few ideas, and we’ve also crafted other posts you might find useful on what fresh produce lasts the longest un-frozen, the best antiviral herbs you can find in your kitchen, things you can blitz, prep and cook to freeze that you might not have thought of. Enjoy the resources.
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