Freezer Meals

Hey there, it's me. Back with an update on what I've been up to since my last post.

For several weeks I have been whisking away in the kitchen, preparing meals and stuffing them in the freezer, and I have to say I am so proud of how much I've accomplished.  With fall just around the corner, and all the holidays coming up (Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas) I will be quite busy and won't have the time to plan out meals, much less cook.  Having everything prepped ahead saves me time, I get a warm, comfort meal and the big plus, I save money by not stopping at fast food restaurants.

As you can see my freezer is filled to capacity.

When I started, everything was nice and neat.  But as I added more it became a bit unorganized. Messy, I got everything in there. lol

So you're probably wondering what on earth all I have in there? Well let me tell you.

• Cajun Lasagna
• Chili
• Pineapple Jerk Chicken
• Fixings for Chicken Cheesesteak
• Fixings for Chicken Gyros
• Hamburgers
• Fixings for hotdog sauce
• Fixings for a Taco Ring
• Shrimp egg rolls
• Meatloaf
• Salmon cakes
• Crab Cakes
• Meatballs
• A 3 pound chicken

There's also 2lb bags of flounder and salmon fillets for recipes I am going to try.  Then I have a few bags of frozen vegetables such as corn, green beans, broccoli, and mixed vegetables.  A 5lb bag of wing parts. Three pounds of bacon for a couple of breakfast as well a dinner recipes. Several packs of beef hot dogs. A couple of sirloin steaks. Plus a bag of french fries and onion rings for when I make an onion ring cheeseburger (A recipe I found on Pinterest). I may make a pot of soup, once I clear out the freezer a little.  I'm not really a soup person but I did find a recipe I would like to try.  Oh and I would like to make chicken & dumplings. 

I just love trying new recipes.  Since I've been planning and cooking meals at home over the last few years, it has really opened my pallet to a lot of things I thought I didn't like .  For instance asparagus.  I even have my boyfriend eating it. I find myself making asparagus a quite lot.

Well that's all for now.  Can't wait to tell you about the pineapple jerk chicken I plan on having for dinner some time this week.  Til then, bye-bye!

It's Been A While

Oh my goodness!  I cannot believe it has been nearly two years since my last post. Well I'm back and hope to be adding posts on here on a regular basis again.

You guys, I am so ready for Fall to get here...Definitely over summer.  This morning I awoke at 5:30 to 80 degree temperatures.  80 degrees at 5:30 in the morning PEOPLE!! Unbelievable!  The weather people say it may get up to 105.  Yikes!  I can barely breath with the humidity so heavy.  And as far as my hair goes, forget about it!  I've just been wearing ponytails.  So looking forward to cooler days where I can pull out my cardigans and sweaters.  Smell firewood pouring out the chimneys of my neighbors houses. Seeing the leaves turning those beautiful reds, yellows and oranges. Baking an apple pie, eating comfort food and snuggling under a fleece throw with my fuzzy socks on, watching movies. Aaaah, the good life!

Speaking of comfort food...

Starting next month I am going to start posting some of my favorite recipes.  Dishes I like to make during the fall and winter months.  I've collected a lot of great recipes over the years.  From baking pies and cakes to making a chicken and biscuit casserole.  Mmmm, my stomach is growling just thinking about it.  I also will be providing links so that you can try them yourself.

Can't wait to share them with you!

From my home to yours,  

Happy Thanksgiving!

Don't eat too much turkey. Gobble-Gobble.  

Something Smells Good

I'm sitting here at my dining table smelling something oh, so nice.  I think my neighbor is preparing some of her dishes for Thanksgiving.  The smells of sage, celery and onions are dancing around my nose.  Mmmm,yummy.  Oops, my tummy's growling lol.

In 9 days it will be Thanksgiving Day here in the USA.  I have my menu planned and groceries purchased.  This year I'm thinking of adding a new dish to the menu:  Crab Meat Pie.  An old high school classmate shared the recipe on facebook and I can't wait to make it.  I thought I'd make a small one tomorrow just to see if I like it. (It's crab meat-my favorite. Of course I'm going to like it!)

CRAB MEAT PIE

7-1/2 oz crab meat

1 c. finely chopped celery
2 tbsp. grated onion
2 tbsp. chopped green pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. shredded Cheddar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. lemon juice
Unbaked pie shell

Combine crab meat, celery, salt, onion, green pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, eggs and all but 2 tablespoons bread crumbs. Mix lightly. Turn into unbaked pie shell, sprinkle with reserved crumbs and Cheddar cheese. Bake 25 minutes in a 350 oven, or until firm and brown. Should be golden brown and fluff.

Here's where she got the recipe.  She posted picture of hers (she made two) and they look so delicious.

Beautiful Autumn Day

This is the reason why I love Autumn so...

Happy Halloween

The girls and I went to a Halloween Party.  Everyone there had on awesome costumes.  We had so much fun!

Fun Weekend

This past weekend some friends and I took a nice drive down to Virgina for the annual Norfolk State University homecoming.  We had lots of fun.  When we left Maryland it was cold, dreary and drizzling.  I was a little worried that the rain would ruin the weekend but as we got into Virginia, it was humid - though at night it did  get a bit chilly.

On game day, in honor of breast cancer month the girls and I decided to wear pink t-shirts with our little group name.  We received a lot of compliments.  I didn't get to take many pictures as the battery in my phone wouldn't hold a charge.  I either need to replace the battery or get a new phone.  Here's a couple I was able to get.  

I really love these shirts.

There's eight of us (three were not able to make it this year).  These ladies are the best.  Never a dull moment.  We laughed so hard and so much all weekend.  My jaws were so sore from all the laughter.  We're already looking forward to next year.

Now we're in the process of getting some shirts made to support our hometown football team, the Baltimore Ravens.  Cannot wait!