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The ABCs of Freezer Cooking
As easy as ABC, this book is written with the inexperienced, beginner cook in mind. It is not primarily a cook book, but an introduction to freezer cooking.
If you have ever wanted to be like Julia Child, Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray, Gordon Ramsey, or The Barefoot Contessa but don't have the time, and if you've ever wondered what it would be like to have an extra hour in the evening to yourself and not have to worry about the dreaded question, "Hey Mom, what's for dinner?" then freezer cooking just might be for you. The "ABC'S of Freezer Cooking" covers all the basics to teach you how and how not to prepare freezer meals for your family. From cooking all your meals for a month in just one day, or preparing just a few extra meals for when you're family is particularly busy, this book is full of helpful tips and tricks to help you make it happen. Included is how to write a meal plan, money saving strategies, 15 basic recipes, and there is even a section on how to utilize freezer cooking as a weight loss tool. If you're looking for a quick read, and an introduction into the world of make-ahead meals then this book is the perfect place to get started. Written with the beginning freezer cook in mind. An Amazon Bestseller by Amazon multiple book Bestselling Author K.M. Logan.
If you have ever wanted to be like Julia Child, Martha Stewart, Rachael Ray, Gordon Ramsey, or The Barefoot Contessa but don't have the time, and if you've ever wondered what it would be like to have an extra hour in the evening to yourself and not have to worry about the dreaded question, "Hey Mom, what's for dinner?" then freezer cooking just might be for you. The "ABC'S of Freezer Cooking" covers all the basics to teach you how and how not to prepare freezer meals for your family. From cooking all your meals for a month in just one day, or preparing just a few extra meals for when you're family is particularly busy, this book is full of helpful tips and tricks to help you make it happen. Included is how to write a meal plan, money saving strategies, 15 basic recipes, and there is even a section on how to utilize freezer cooking as a weight loss tool. If you're looking for a quick read, and an introduction into the world of make-ahead meals then this book is the perfect place to get started. Written with the beginning freezer cook in mind. An Amazon Bestseller by Amazon multiple book Bestselling Author K.M. Logan.
53 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 13, 2012
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January 29, 2013
This was a quick overview of the author's world in freezer cooking written in ABC chapter format ...A is for Arrange time now to save time later, B is for Baked goods, etc. Ms Logan used her experience with freezer cooking and spoke of the benefits it holds and encouraged the reader to try it out. She shared tips that has worked for her.
The art of freezer cooking is no rocket science so much of what she stated were common sense. For example, I couldn't wait to get to the letter W for Weight Loss to see what she wrote there. There she had a two paragraph, one page entry that basically said to package meals in controlled portions ..label packages with calorie count if desired. Not exactly what I was looking for in that section but this isn't a diet book so shame on me! This is a book about how freezer cooking can save you time in the kitchen cooking. So the key that came across was preparation, preparation, preparation ... prepare ahead of time meals that can easily be put together in a snap.
I don't foresee myself cooking a month's worth of meals like this author does but doubling what I cook and freezing half is doable. I've done it a few times and this book did inspire me to try it out more often.
At the end, the author imparted ten best tips. Tip #5 I've put into practice (tweaked for non-freezer meals) and have worked for me beautifully so this book gets a half a star rating up for the idea, "Keep a meal plan on your fridge of meals you have in your freezer and your lightning fast meal choices. I don't assign days on my meal plans, I just cross the meals off as we eat them." See, I'm awful at meal planning. The most I prepare my meals is see what I have in my freezer for meat the night before, defrost it that night in the fridge, then the next day I hope that there's something in my pantry that would accessorize it! So this tip is for me! I now generate a list of generic meals ...like steak, spaghetti, sandwich, etc and cross the meals as we eat them instead of assigning specific daily meals. Of course, this means I keep up a well stocked pantry.
Oh by the way, this book did include some recipes under Y, Yummy Recipes. I haven't tried any of it and honestly it doesn't look like something my family eats often so that section isn't for me. ;)
Jinky is Reading
The art of freezer cooking is no rocket science so much of what she stated were common sense. For example, I couldn't wait to get to the letter W for Weight Loss to see what she wrote there. There she had a two paragraph, one page entry that basically said to package meals in controlled portions ..label packages with calorie count if desired. Not exactly what I was looking for in that section but this isn't a diet book so shame on me! This is a book about how freezer cooking can save you time in the kitchen cooking. So the key that came across was preparation, preparation, preparation ... prepare ahead of time meals that can easily be put together in a snap.
I don't foresee myself cooking a month's worth of meals like this author does but doubling what I cook and freezing half is doable. I've done it a few times and this book did inspire me to try it out more often.
At the end, the author imparted ten best tips. Tip #5 I've put into practice (tweaked for non-freezer meals) and have worked for me beautifully so this book gets a half a star rating up for the idea, "Keep a meal plan on your fridge of meals you have in your freezer and your lightning fast meal choices. I don't assign days on my meal plans, I just cross the meals off as we eat them." See, I'm awful at meal planning. The most I prepare my meals is see what I have in my freezer for meat the night before, defrost it that night in the fridge, then the next day I hope that there's something in my pantry that would accessorize it! So this tip is for me! I now generate a list of generic meals ...like steak, spaghetti, sandwich, etc and cross the meals as we eat them instead of assigning specific daily meals. Of course, this means I keep up a well stocked pantry.
Oh by the way, this book did include some recipes under Y, Yummy Recipes. I haven't tried any of it and honestly it doesn't look like something my family eats often so that section isn't for me. ;)
Jinky is Reading
July 19, 2021
Freezer meals
I loved this. Its starts off with practical advice and than moves on to the recipes. The personal touch is always great in cookbooks and makes you feel like you can accomplish it.
I loved this. Its starts off with practical advice and than moves on to the recipes. The personal touch is always great in cookbooks and makes you feel like you can accomplish it.
March 2, 2020
Don't expect a cookbook, but a review of freezing food that provided little that was new to me.
February 16, 2013
i thought when i downloaded this that it was a recipe book. not so much. she has some helpful, if basic information and tips about streamlining the cooking/ freezing process. but i was really disappointed that there were only really a handful of recipes included. she also seemed *really* defensive about her blog and her meal choices. it's your family, and you can feed them whatever you like.
September 13, 2016
No recipes really and the ones she offers are extremely basic. Organized in ABC chapter headings but becuase of that there is no flow to the content for a plan, tips, etc. Glad this was just part of an ebook bundle because I didn't take down one single note.
January 11, 2013
This is a good basic book on how to plan for freezing multiple meals. There are some recipes, but it is more an overview of the benefits of freezing food and the best ways to go about it.
January 7, 2013
Interesting and something to think about. Not sure I want to do freezer cooking, but am tossing around the idea.
August 12, 2016
This was a great introduction to the idea of freezer cooking. It includes an A-Z list of tips, ideas and even tried-and-true recipes for stocking your freezer with already cooked meals.
June 2, 2013
The content is fair enough for the fundamental level of ebook. I did expect more on recipes part but almost all of contents are the author's advice.
July 29, 2016
Extremely basic, common sense tips. Probably not worth your time if you have any experience in a kitchen.
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January 5, 2015great for a beginner like me
I've been wanting to try freezer cooking and this was a great intro. I still have questions but it gave me some great info and a few recipes too!
I've been wanting to try freezer cooking and this was a great intro. I still have questions but it gave me some great info and a few recipes too!
January 17, 2016
I can't wait to start with the new program. It sounds great
. EVEN MY HUSBAND IS G TO HELP. No more unhappy meals and no more headaches. Thanks for being user friendly.
. EVEN MY HUSBAND IS G TO HELP. No more unhappy meals and no more headaches. Thanks for being user friendly.
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