Category Archives: Freezer Meals

Stuffed Pepper Soup: Frugal Comfort Food

stuffed pepper soup

Anyone else love stuffed peppers?  Our forum member Ruthie has an Easy Stuffed Peppers recipe I’ve made a few times that is really good.  If you like them, chances are you’ll also love this Stuffed Pepper Soup recipe. Stuffed Pepper … Continue reading

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Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce: Great for the Freezer

easy homemade spaghetti sauce

This is the homemade spaghetti sauce recipe I grew up with, included in my book, Instant Bargains: 600+ Ways to Shrink Your Grocery Bills and Eat Well for Less, and the one I still make all the time.  I simply … Continue reading

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Crock Pot Italian Beef Sandwiches: One Meal Now, Two Freezer Meals Later

crock pot italian beef

Crock Pot Italian Beef isn’t probably isn’t the most frugal of dinners.  At around $3.99 per pound,  the beef makes it more spendy than other meals. However, for our family of four these three dinners are delicious, easy, and cost … Continue reading

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Homemade Pierogies with Meat Filling: Great Freezer Meal

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Homemade Pierogies Many of the traditional homemade pierogies recipes include a sauerkraut or cheese filling.  However, our favorite pierogies are the ones with meat.  We used to purchase them at a Polish market near my grandmother’s house before she passed … Continue reading

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Freezer Meals: Mini Shepherd’s Pies

mini shepherds pie

Mini Shepherd’s Pies are a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes and veggies.  Make a double batch and freeze half for later, and you’ll have another quick and easy meal to pull out of the freezer on a … Continue reading

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