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One Meal Now One Meal Later: Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

I love good food, but I hate spending all my day in the kitchen. I started trying freezer meals when I had my first child and found some are amazing time savers, and some, well, taste like the freezer. In this series, I share my tried-and-true freezer meals that taste as good the second time… Read More

One Meal Now, One Meal Later: Quinoa Enchilada Casserole

I love home cooked meals, but I also love nights when I don’t have to spend my time in the kitchen- and thus my love of prepping one meal now and one for later! I’m extra picky about my freezer meals, so many just taste like freezer, so I’m sharing my tried-and-true favorites that are… Read More

One Meal Now One Meal Later: Crock Pot Chicken Taco Soup

I love an amazing dinner and cooking at least mostly from scratch, but I also love getting a day off without sacrificing a great meal! I’m sharing my favorite tried-and-true recipes that freeze really well and still taste amazing! I’m not sure if I’ve been under a rock this whole time, I’ve heard of “7… Read More

One Meal Now One Meal Later: Crock Pot Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Have I mentioned this may be my favorite series on this blog? That is, after the whole date night thing :). I absolutely love having amazing homemade dinners, but I’m not a fan of spending all day in the kitchen. Freezer meals are a great solution, but many end up tasting like the freezer. I’m… Read More

One Meal Now One Meal Later: Crockpot Freezer Meal: Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Barbacoa

There’s nothing better than having an amazing meal from scratch, and getting a two-for-one when you take the time to prepare making a fresh meal now, and one that will freeze well to enjoy later. I’m going to share one of my favorite meals and best freezer meals I’ve tried. This is deceitful, because it’s… Read More

One Meal Now One Meal Later Series: Crock Pot Orange Chicken

I have to start by redefining your view of orange chicken- I don’t mean the unhealthy yet delicious fried stuff you find at fast-food takeout places. This is one with an Asian flair, but it’s actually healthy and can be made with all-natural ingredients! What it lacks in appearances it definitely makes up for in… Read More

One Meal Now, One Meal Later: Stuffed Bell Peppers

As a busy working mom I am always faced with the conundrum of where to spend my time, and I’ve found that I prefer to do it the kitchen only once or twice a week. I resolve my desire to have a mostly-from scratch, amazing meal every night by doubling the meals I spend time… Read More

One Meal Now, One Meal Later: Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

There’s nothing like homemade chicken noodle soup when you’re under the weather, or just having a cold day. It’s comfort food at best, but taking out most the processed stuff yields something even better and better for you. Here’s our simple recipe (recipe makes one, you’ll need to double if you want one for the… Read More

One Meal Now One Meal Later: Slow Cooker Chili

If you missed this post last week, let me give you a quick condensed explanation. I love to cook, I don’t always have time to do, and one of my life hacks is making at least one awesome meal each week and making a second portion to freeze for later. This way I know we’ll… Read More

One Meal Now, One Meal Later Series: Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

I have conflicting views on meals at home: half of me wants something gourmet that’s delicious and at least mostly from scratch, and half of me wants something quick that I can get on the table in no time. Some nights I go all out and make an elaborate meal, and some nights we thank… Read More