30 Days Of Baby ~ Make Ahead Meals

I'm going to be starting a new section of recipes called 30 Days Of Baby for the blog. My goal is to have 30 days of meals in our deep freezer so that when baby arrives in January I can have one less thing to worry about getting done.  I have added a quick link at the top so you guys can have fast access to awesome frozen meals. This will be an ongoing link as I finish my project.

I have researched a gazillion recipes to go with ones I know already freeze well. I love a lot of the planning ideas on other blogs I have found but here are some problems I have run into with most of the recipes. #1) My family doesn't eat a lot of leftovers. So, I am trying to eliminate doubling or tripling meals. #2) My family is not a huge fan of soups. I can squeeze a few in here and there, but for the most part, Veggie Soup isn't going to cut it. #3) My boys eat a LOT. I mean, a LOT. They are scrawny but they can pack some food. I can't have 30 days worth of soup and salad or I'm going to end up cooking anyway. I needed some meals with sustenance.

So, here is my plan. I have a list of meals I know freeze well and have added them to my meal plan in the next month. My plan is to double those meals when I make them, put them in disposable containers, label them and pop them in the freezer.

Some of these meals I will cook ahead of time, some I will just put together and store in a freezer bag for the crock pot. I am so excited to see how it all comes together! Please add to the list if you have a favorite freezer meal and send me the recipe. I will be adding the recipes as I cook them up!

Here is the list I have so far:

Meals:

1. Lasagna
2. Meatballs for Spaghetti
3. Chicken Pot Pie
4. Taco Meat
5. Tortilla Soup
6. Pot Roast
7. Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
8. Baked 5 Cheese Ziti
9. Sloppy Joes
10. Poppy Seed Chicken
11. Tuna Casserole
12. BBQ Chicken
13. Chili
14. Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
15. Rosemary Ranch Chicken
16. Shepard's Pie
17. Chicken and Dumplings
18. Brunswick Stew
19. Tomato Soup
20. Salmon Patties
21. Salisbury Steak
22. Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops
23. Beef Enchiladas
24. Chicken Parmesan
25. Turkey Breast
26. Parmesan Tilapia
27. Crab Cakes
28. Crock Pot Potato Soup

Breads and Muffins:

1. Banana Muffins
2. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
3. Corn Bread Muffins
4. Potato Dinner Rolls
5. Banana Oatmeal Muffins
6. Garlic Cheese Biscuits

Side Dishes:

1. Baked Cheese Grits
2. Cheddar Mashed Potatoes 
3. Homemade Mac and Cheese

I'm going to be starting a new section of recipes called 30 Days Of Baby for the blog. My goal is to have 30 days of meals in our deep freezer so that when baby arrives in January I can have one less thing to worry about getting done.  I have added a quick link at the top so you guys can have fast access to awesome frozen meals. This will be an ongoing link as I finish my project.

I have researched a gazillion recipes to go with ones I know already freeze well. I love a lot of the planning ideas on other blogs I have found but here are some problems I have run into with most of the recipes. #1) My family doesn't eat a lot of leftovers. So, I am trying to eliminate doubling or tripling meals. #2) My family is not a huge fan of soups. I can squeeze a few in here and there, but for the most part, Veggie Soup isn't going to cut it. #3) My boys eat a LOT. I mean, a LOT. They are scrawny but they can pack some food. I can't have 30 days worth of soup and salad or I'm going to end up cooking anyway. I needed some meals with sustenance.

So, here is my plan. I have a list of meals I know freeze well and have added them to my meal plan in the next month. My plan is to double those meals when I make them, put them in disposable containers, label them and pop them in the freezer.

Some of these meals I will cook ahead of time, some I will just put together and store in a freezer bag for the crock pot. I am so excited to see how it all comes together! Please add to the list if you have a favorite freezer meal and send me the recipe. I will be adding the recipes as I cook them up!

Here is the list I have so far:

Meals:

1. Lasagna
2. Meatballs for Spaghetti
3. Chicken Pot Pie
4. Taco Meat
5. Tortilla Soup
6. Pot Roast
7. Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
8. Baked 5 Cheese Ziti
9. Sloppy Joes
10. Poppy Seed Chicken
11. Tuna Casserole
12. BBQ Chicken
13. Chili
14. Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
15. Rosemary Ranch Chicken
16. Shepard's Pie
17. Chicken and Dumplings
18. Brunswick Stew
19. Tomato Soup
20. Salmon Patties
21. Salisbury Steak
22. Sweet and Spicy Pork Chops
23. Beef Enchiladas
24. Chicken Parmesan
25. Turkey Breast
26. Parmesan Tilapia
27. Crab Cakes
28. Crock Pot Potato Soup

Breads and Muffins:

1. Banana Muffins
2. Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
3. Corn Bread Muffins
4. Potato Dinner Rolls
5. Banana Oatmeal Muffins
6. Garlic Cheese Biscuits

Side Dishes:

1. Baked Cheese Grits
2. Cheddar Mashed Potatoes 
3. Homemade Mac and Cheese