Not Your Mother’s Make-Ahead and Freeze Cookbook [Giveaway]
Jessica stores whole meals in the freezer for her family making the weeknight get the dinner on the table task totally fast even on the crazy days. She does this thing called Once a Month Cooking. Something that in my wildest dreams I have never even dared attempt.
I don’t pretend to know anything about freezer cooking, other than things like freezing shredded chicken, cookie dough, and waffles or pancakes, so I was pretty anxious to take a look at what Jessica had to say about this whole making meals ahead of time thing.
I’m running a little low in the time department these days. On soccer practice nights or days I’m battling people about homework I could use all the help I can get. And I think it is time to turn to my freezer for that help!
Right now I’m kind of salivating over recipes like Salsa Verde Beef, Tarragon Turkey Burgers with Blue Cheese and Chipotle Mayo, Gingery Pork and Mushroom Lettuce Wraps, Buttered French Toast Casserole with Almonds and Ginger, Caramel-Lime Bars and more!
These are definitely not old-fashioned freezer recipes!
Here’s what you’ll find in Jessica’s book:
- More than 200 recipes to make ahead and freeze
- Basic instruction in freezer cooking
- How to adapt your own recipes for freezing
- Gluten-free and vegetarian options
- Tips for bulk cooking with kids, with friends, and on your own
- Fresh inspiration and 21st century flavors and ingredients
- For a detailed list of contents go here.
What do you think? Is that something you might want to learn how to do too? You’re in luck because Jessica’s publisher is giving away a copy to 2 lucky winners.
Giveaway Prize (2 winners):
Each winner will receive one copy of Not Your Mother’s Make-Ahead and Freeze Cookbook, by Jessica Fisher.
Giveaway Requirements:
- Have you ever tried freezer and make-ahead cooking before? What are you most excited to learn from Jessica’s book?
- Contest ends November 2, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. PST.
- Contest open to USA residents only.
- Winners will be chosen via random.org and will have 3 days to respond before disqualified and a new winner chosen.
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Disclosure: I was provided with a review copy of the book as well as the giveaway prize.
Lynda says
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Hilary says
I did freezer cooking in the last weeks of my pregnancies to prepare for baby! Sooo helpful!
Kelly says
I tried it once just before my second child was born 17 years ago. It was mostly cream-of-? soup based with lots of rice and pasta. We no longer eat that way, so I haven’t wanted to try again. This book, however, looks fabulous.
Sarah L says
I started a little bit of freezer cooking in the last few weeks (I’m nesting), but I’d love to do more and this cookbook looks wonderful!
Tamara says
I have done freezer meals before, but my repetoire is very small and sad. I’d love this book!
Kristine J says
I’ve done freezer meal cooking before and loved it. I haven’t done much since I had my last baby, but I’d love to have some new recipes. Jessica’s recipe list for the book, sound delicious!
Christine says
I have been trying out different meals that I can freeze to be ready when the baby comes. It is our first baby and we don’t have any family nearby that will bring us meals so I want to be prepared with good meals ready to heat up. This book would be perfect!!
jenn nahrstadt says
i have tried freeze ahead cooking, with limited success.
i had no idea you needed to adapt your recipes in order to freeze them, so that’s what i’m interested to learn from jessica’s book.
Jessica J says
I’ve never tried make ahead cooking before, but I do make large batches of cookie dough and freeze the individual balls so I can have cookies whenever the mood strikes 🙂
Stephanie says
I do some freezer cooking, mostly stocks, beans, breads, and I will sometimes double (or cut in half) what I’m making to freeze half for a later meal. I’ve had good success, but I’d love this book to learn new, good for you recipes that have already been freezer tested!
Maria says
The only type of freezer meals I have ever made were in soup form, so I think I can learn a LOT! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Hayley K says
I have actually never tried freezer meals before but desperately need to! I am a college student that loves good food but never has much time to actually prepare it except maybe on Sundays so this is just the best idea! Most excited about the breakfast section especially the Spiced Whole Grain Waffles and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Pancakes!!
Pearl says
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Pearl says
I can’t wait to start freezing meals. It’ll make dinner more managable.
jan says
I’ve always been interested in freezing meals… just been a little afraid. I don’t want to go to all the work and then have to throw it away because it was a meal that didn’t freeze very well… Would love to learn freezing tips.
Jacki says
I try to double recipes that I know freeze well so I can have an extra one on hand. I’d be interested in learning proper wrapping/storage techniques to prevent freezer burn.