Today I made Strawberry Jam with the strawberries I got yesterday. I used Ball Fruit Jell Freezer Pectin to make it. It was very easy just the pectin, sugar, and the berries. Then I decided fresh jam needs some warm bread right out of the oven to eat with it.This is the recipe I made today. Thanks to a friend who recently posted it on facebook. Nothing like the smell of … [Read more...]
Easy Shredded Potato Salad Recipe
When I think sumertime and picnics I think of this potato salad. A BBQ or potluck just isn't complete without a bowl of this salad. Even my 4-year old who says she hates potatoes will eat this potato salad by the spoonful. I often use a bag of frozen shredded potatoes for this recipe. All I do is heat them in the microwave for a short time until they are thawed and also … [Read more...]
Crockpot Chicken Fajitas Recipe
When I did my last freezer cooking day I made these Crockpot Chicken Fajitas and they are definitely a hit here. The meat is so soft after cooking in the crockpot all day and it has lots of flavor too. All I have to do tonight is pull a bag of the meat out of the freezer and heat it and prepare the toppings. Having meals in the freezer makes busy days so much easier and also … [Read more...]
Freezer Cooking
One day this week two friends and I got together and did up 100 pounds of chicken. Yes you read that right 100 pounds!! We did it all in approximately 6 - 7 hours. Not sure if we were sane for tackling that much but I love all the meals we got out of it. On those busy days or those days when you just can not think of what to make for dinner, it is so nice to open the freezer … [Read more...]