I am trying to think of meals that will freeze well for the next few months. I made a huge batch of a lasagna casserole (recipe below) that was delicious. I made enough for 3 meals and froze the remaining 2/3 in 2 portions for after the baby and froze the Gluten free one in single portion sizes. This should be handy for when meals get brought in. I'm not too worried about food for Karissa, a year ago we had to have meals for about 2 weeks and everyone was wonderful but always good to be safe. I am trying to think of other things that freeze well so any ideas send my way. That said, this is the weeks meals:
M - Crustless spinach quiche (thanks Sally for the idea)
T - Enchilada Casserole (with plenty to freeze)
W - Breakfast for dinner, my husband is cooking since dinner will be served at Enrichment. I figure he can decide what kind of breakfast he wants to conquer.
Th - Meatloaf (I think I will make 2 and freeze one) and Baked Sweet Potatoes (for Karissa & I) and regular for everyone else. If I'm not too tired I might do twice baked sweet potatoes.
F - My Anniversary so we will go out. The kids will probably get quesadillas.
S - Something not GF since Dad & Karissa will be at Daddy-Daughter Date. I will have to see what I am in the mood for.
Lasagna Casserole
2 lb dry spiral noodles
1 24-oz container cottage cheese
1 C fresh spinach, coarsely diced
2 Tbsp fresh basil or 2 tsp dried
1/2 C parmesan Cheese, grated
2 jars of spaghetti sauce*
1 lb Mozzarella Cheese, grated
1. Cook noodles according to package directions and drain.
2. While the pasta is cooking, in a medium bowl combine cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and basil.
3. Grease a 9x13 pan or line with foil and grease.
4. Layer 1/2 C sauce then 1/3 cooked pasta, then 1/2 cottage cheese mixture and then a couple handfuls of mozzarella cheese. Repeat with 1/3 pasta, sauce, remaining cottage cheese mixture and a couple handfuls of cheese. Then layer remaining pasta, sauce and mozzarella cheese.
5. Grease one side of tin foil large enough to cover casserole dish. Cover dish tightly and bake in a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes. Remove cover and bake for 15 more.
* or your own equivalent
2 comments:
Adobo, soups and BBQ Salsa Chicken are great freezing food that I had done. When are you having your baby?
I am being induced the 22nd.
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