Baked in the South

  Welcome to Part 5 of my Crockpot Freezer Cooking Series! You can find Part 1-4 here: Crockpot Freezer Cooking Part 1 Crockpot Freezer Cooking Part 2 Crockpot Freezer Cooking Part 3   Crockpot Freezer Cooking Part 4   This week's menu includes:   Mexican Chicken Tortilla Soup Hoisin Ginger Beef Low Country Smothered Pork Chops Cream Cheese Chicken Pioneer Woman's Perfect Pot Roast   I print out all my recipes ahead of time and make a shopping list (you can find this below). I chopped all the vegetables and I then label each bag with directions, cook times, additional ingredients, etc.    You do not need to pre-cook anything for this week's menu.  All ingredients can go directly in the bag and then to the freezer.  Thaw, throw in the crockpot and your done!        All meals will cook fine from frozen, but be sure not to add cold/frozen meals into a hot crockpot as it can crack. Many pe...

  Welcome to Part 4 of my Crockpot Freezer Cooking Series!  You can find Part 1-3 here:   Crockpot Freezer Cooking Part 1   Crockpot Freezer Cooking Part 2   Crockpot Freezer Cooking Part 3   This week's menu includes:   Italian Bolognese Homestyle Chicken & Rice Soup Cheesy Ravioli Bake Chicken Cacciatore Salisbury Steaks with Mushroom Cream Sauce   All meals will cook fine from frozen, but be sure not to add cold/frozen meals into a hot crockpot as it can crack. Many people have concerns about putting frozen food in the crockpot, but I have never had an issue. It is my understanding that once the food reaches a certain temperature, it is fully cooked and safe. If you have concerns, just thaw in the fridge the night before. Cook times will vary depending on your crockpot. It may take you a few tries before you get used to how long things take. In general 6-8 hours on low will do the trick. If all ingredients are pre-cooked, 3-4 ...

  It's getting colder down here in the south and I have been crockin' almost every day.  I was told this was one of my best meals yet. The house smelled on apples & cinnamon all day.  I apologize for the terrible picture, but I promise, it's real good! Ingredients: 2 lb pork tenderloin 1 t salt 1 t pepper 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 T cider vinegar 1 t ginger 1 t cinnamon 1/4 t red pepper flakes 1/2 cup dried cranberries 3 peeled and chopped granny smith apples Season the pork with the salt & pepper and place in the bottom of crockpot.  Mix all ingredients, pour over the pork and cook on low for 6-8 hours until pork is tender. 

  Here is Part 3 of my freezer cooking.  This week's menu includes: Colorado Beef Burritos Thai Chicken Wings with Peanut Sauce Loaded Baked Potato Soup Meatball Beef Stroganoff Pork Tenderloin with Apple Cranberry Sauce Taco Chili   You can find Part 1 and Part 2 here:   Crockpot Freezer Cooking Part 1   Crockpot Freezer Cooking Part 2   Crockpot Freezer Cooking Part 4     I print out all my recipes ahead of time and make a shopping list (you can find this below).  I chopped all the vegetables and brown the ground beef for the Taco Chili.  I then label each bag with directions, cook times, additional ingredients, etc.  All meals will cook fine from frozen, but be sure not to add cold/frozen meals into a hot crockpot as it can crack. Many people have concerns about putting frozen food in the crockpot, but I have never had an issue. It is my understanding that once the food reaches a certain temperature, it is fully cooked and...

  Welcome to Part 2 of my crockpot freezer cooking series!!!         You can find Part 1, Part 3 & Part 4 here:   Crockpot Freezer Cooking Part 1   Crockpot Freezer Cooking Part 3 Crockpot Freezer Cooking Part 4 I love preparing crockpot freezer meals on the weekend.  I have plenty of time to prepare everything and get ready for the week.  Having meals prepared prevents us from eating out as much and we always have a healthy, homecooked meal ready every night! This weeks menu includes: Meatloaf with Rosemary Potatoes Honey Sesame Chicken w/ Broccoli White Chicken Chili Beer & Beef Stew Beef Stroganoff Chop and prepare all vegetables and set aside.    Label all bags with recipe title, date, additional ingredients, cook times, etc.   All meals will cook fine from frozen, but be sure not to add cold/frozen meals into a hot crockpot as it can crack. Many people have concerns about putting frozen foo...