January Freezer Swap!

January Freezer Swap

We are starting off 2014 with full freezers!  We had our January freezer swap and walked away with some very yummy food!  It was a last minute decision to swap, so we didn’t have a theme this month.  We also continued our tradition of helping out the newest momma stock her freezer!  Even though Angela didn’t participate in our swap, we still made meals for her and Ryan to enjoy because we all know how little time new mommies have!

 On our menu this month:

*Pizza Turn Overs

*Ranch Chicken Tacos

*Creole Shrimp (Crock Pot)

*Vegetable Lasagna

*Chicken Parm Meatloaf

Did anyone set a New Year’s Resolution to do more freezer cooking? Or start a freezer swap with your friends? We’d love to know!

Stay warm and full!

You can find the Pizza Turn Over recipe here and the Creole Shrimp Crock Pot here!

Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf

1 lb ground chicken

1 garlic clove, minced

1 small onion, diced

1 large egg

½ cup bread crumbs,

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

½ cup marinara sauce

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp salt

1.       Preheat oven to 375.

2.       Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

3.       Place mixture into greased loaf tin, being sure to fill.

4.       Bake for 50 minutes.

To make FREEZER FRIENDLY:

1.       Combine all ingredients and fill tin as directed. 

2.       Wrap tightly and label.

To Eat:

1.       Thaw over night in fridge.

2.       Bake as directed above & enjoy.

3.       Optional: serve with marinara sauce on side for dipping.

**Also makes great toddler finger foods if cooked in mini muffin tins.**

Adapted from www.weelicious.com

Crock Pot Ranch Chicken Tacos

2 lbs Uncooked Chicken , cut into chunks

1 Package Dry Ranch Dressing Mix

1 Package Taco Seasoning Mix

1 Can Chicken Broth

1 can of Black Beans

1 Can of corn, drained.

1.       Add ingredients to crock-pot.

2.       Stir well.

3.       Cook on High for 3 hours or low for 6 hours (longer if chicken is frozen)

4.       Once chicken is fully cooked, drain off extra liquid.

5.       Using a fork shred the chicken meat.

6.       Serve

To make FREEZER FRIENDLY:

1.       Add ingredients to a freezer bag. Label.

To EAT:

1.       Dump into crock pot and cook as directed.

Recipe adapted from www.crockpotladies.com