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.
Amy L says
I shared this on facebook:
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Amy L says
I follow both on twitter & tweeted: https://twitter.com/amylou61/status/276760458466304000
(I had to shorten your tweet a bit – too many characters to fit).
Amy L says
My favorite cookbook from 21012 is Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust. It’s on my Christmas Wish List. I’ve had good success with Ina Garten’s recipes and I love to watch her cooking shows on TV.
Amy L says
Now that mt children are grown, and all but 1 has moved out, I make the usual amount of chili, casseroles, soups, etc and freeze the rest for another meal. I also make large batches of chicken broth and freeze it for cooking with.
Carmen says
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Carmen says
I’ve loved following Jessica’s blog and am very excited to read her new book!
Jessica E says
I have never tried freezer make ahead dinners. I am interested in seeing just the basic instructions behind the concept.
Lynn BB says
My goal is to have a lot of freezer meals on hand when my busy work season starts in February. Usually, I’m limited to shredded chicken and already cooked ground beef.
Kelly S. says
I have tried making freezer meals before, but I often feel like they end up a little dry when baked. So I would be interested in some great recipes that don’t dry out.
Pam says
When we have enchiladas or lasagna for dinner I’ll double the recipe and stick one in the freezer, but I’ve never really attempted more than that. This book would be fantastic for us, as I’m pregnant with our first baby! My husband and I were just talking about stocking the freezer with easy meals just the other day…
ljmh says
I would love to see how she has taken some typical recipes and changed them up a bit
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I have Liked Good Life Eats on Facebook
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i follow Good Life Eats on Twitter
Cat T. says
I do some freezer cooking, but mostly just freezing half a casserole or something, since most recipes make too much for just me & my husband. I’d love to learn tips on how to do more!