Sam's Club and Costco are dangerous places for me. Bulk ingredients + cooking inspiration = about $300-$400 per visit. The best and worst gift I ever got was a
Food Saver. I love the Food Saver because you can freeze so many things. I hate the Food Saver because I
do freeze so many things...
and then I forget about them. One of these items was found today...shredded cheddar cheese. I buy those gi-normous bags, break it up into 2 cup portions, and freeze. Today, I broke out a package for Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes, which I prepared for tomorrow's Easter dinner. Thawed previously frozen cheddar is crumbly, so I suggest using it in recipes where you are planning to melt the cheese (or for recipes you are serving your immediate family, because they don't care that it is crumbly). Check out the recipe section for Loaded Twice Baked Potatoes pictured above. These haven't been "twice baked" yet, but you can make them up to 24 hours ahead of time! Even better, the recipe is dual purpose--save the tops of the baked potatoes, freeze and use later to make a delicious tater skin appetizer! Okay, I just realized I took one thing out of the freezer (cheese) and am adding another one in (potato caps)...story of my life.
I'm with you cuz! I have 3 refrigerators and a chest freezer FULL of stuff I vacuum sealed. I will accept this challenge to try this as well, maybe we can inspire each other to clean out our freezers! :-)
ReplyDeleteVery nice. This looks like an interesting challenge for yourself and sharing it with others will make it fun. You should post your Blog address on Facebook.
ReplyDeletethis reminds me of Julie & Julia...way to go Alana!
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