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.
hima says
I also liked both of your pages on FB.
hima says
Wow, I have been researching how to plan freezer cooking, which seems like the hardest part. This cookbook is perfect!
AmyG says
I did a little make head & freeze cooking before my first son was born, but would love ideas besides soup & lasagna 🙂
Katherine Ross says
This is great! I’ve never done freezer meals before, but I would love to break into it. I always see freezer meals/monthly cooking plans pop up on Pinterest, but the foods never seem very appealing to me. 200 recipes sound like I would totally find something, especially if they’re anything like that tasty looking dish on the cover!
Roni says
I pinned, tweeted and liked about the giveaway!
Roni says
I have never done freezer cooking before but would like to try it and this sounds like the book to start with!
Angeline says
I pinned the giveaway 🙂
Angeline says
I like you guys on Facebook!
kelli d says
I’m most excited to get some new taste-tested recipes for my family!
Angeline says
I have tried freezer cooking before and my boys all complain that the food tastes funny.
Koni Clark-Clifton says
I have never tried to do freezer/make-ahead cooking. However, with my chaotic household, I’ve been thinking that it might make things a bit less chaotic. I wouldn’t really know where to start, but this cookbook has some really nice recipes and ideas to get me started.
samW says
about 15 years ago I did – it was not a success – but I think part of the problem was it was meals we do not normally eat, so why would they want them as frozen? Would like to try again, as long as it is “our style” meals…
SalBug says
I like both GoodLife Eats and Life as Mom on fb
SalBug says
I just started freezer cooking this year and love it, but am not confident enough to do a really big cooking day. This book would help, no doubt!
sara says
I’ve tried to do freezer cooking, but it often seems I choose recipes that don’t end up freezing very well (or else I don’t pack them right) and so the unfrozen food isn’t too appetizing. So I’d love tips on how to actually do this right!
Cheri Mullins says
I try to make freezer meals and I really want to. This books sounds really good.