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SerendipitousMelody Captain
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 Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 12:40 pm
Now these are a collection of meals that I do once in a while.
It makes 20 freezer meals that I can pull out, thaw, and slow cooker without much hassle.
And it only takes a couple hours of prep work.
Which is perhaps my favorite part.
Under construction!! Page One is Part One
Page Two is Part Two
Each makes 10 meals. ^ ^
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 12:42 pm
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SerendipitousMelody Captain
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SerendipitousMelody Captain
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 12:42 pm
π―π½π πΌπππππΉπΎππππ αα©αT OαE Items in red you will not need until you are cooking the meal Cans/Broth2 cans corn
3 cans petite diced tomato
1 (14oz) can crushed tomato
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can white beans
2 cans rotel
1 can black beans
1 can red kidney beans
1 can cream of chicken
16 cups chicken broth
8 cups beef broth
4 cups vegetable broth Vegetable2 pints cherry tomatoes
2 cups frozen sliced carrots
2 red peppers
6 cups sliced mushrooms
8 oz baby carrots
16 oz red small potatoes
24 oz frozen green beans
16 oz diced frozen butternut squash
1 yellow onion
2 carrots
2 celery ribs Meat4 lb chicken breasts
2 lbs ground beef
3 lbs boneless chicken thighs
16 oz sliced ham
1 lb bacon Carbs2 cups white rice
1 (12oz) box penne pasta
10 uncooked lasagna noodes
8 oz egg noodles
1 bag star pasta/alphabet pasta
2 packages rolls
2 cups wild rice
1 (12oz) box penne pasta Dairy1 cup shredded parmesan
16 slices swiss cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
4 tbsp butter
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Β½ cup grated parmesan
ΒΌ cup cream cheese Other4 tbsp olive oil
24 oz pasta sauce
1 jar alfredo sauce
Β½ cup soy sauce
Β½ cup honey
ΒΌ cup ketchup
1 cup poppyseed dressing Non-Food1 casserole pan
8 gallon-sized freezer bags
Saran Wrap
Aluminum Foil
Baggie Holders (these are optional, but man have they saved my time) SeasoningCumin
Minced Garlic
Chili Powder
Salt
Pepper
Powdered Onion
Dried Basil
Dried Parsley
Pesto
Dried Oregano
Dried Thyme
Bay Leaves
Paprika
Garlic Powder
Minced Onion
Dried Rosemary
Garlic Cloves
Fresh Parsley
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 12:43 pm
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π²πππ αα©αT OαE πCook one box penne pasta. Undercook by two minutes following directions on the box. When finished, drain and let cool. πGet a large skillet and brown 2 lbs ground beef. Drain grease and let cool. πDice the bacon and cook to preferred crisp. 4Prep 4 gallon freezer bags. (White Bean and Butternut Squash Soup, Bacon and Veggie Pasta, Lazy Lasagna, Taco Soup) and one casserole pan (Creamy Baked Pasta) πCut up veggies. Lemons halved, peppers diced, 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved. πAdd to prepared bags. MinestroneAdd 1 diced onion, 2 carrots chopped, and celery ribs thinly sliced in bag. Bacon and Veggie PastaAdd 1 pint of uncut cherry tomatoes, 2 diced red peppers, 2 cups sliced mushrooms in bag. Creamy Baked PastaAdd 1 pint cut cherry tomatoes into casserole pan. πAdd cans, sauces, and frozen ingredients into bags. MinestroneAdd 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can white beans, and 1 cup chopped frozen green beans into bag. Bacon and Veggie PastaAdd 1 cup frozen carrots into bag. Lazy LasagnaAdd 24 oz pasta sauce, 14 oz crushed tomatoes, 2 tbsp tomato paste into bag. Taco Soup
Add 1 can rotel, 1 can black beans, 1 can red kidney beans, 14 oz can petite diced tomatoes, 1 can corn in bag.
π Add all seasonings to bags. MinestroneAdd 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, 3 grated garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1 tsp dried thyme into bag. Bacon and Veggie PastaAdd 6 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp dried basil in bag. Lazy LasagnaAdd 5 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp parsley, 1 tbsp dried basil, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp salt, 1 bay leaf in bag. Taco SoupAdd 1 Β½ tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano in bag. π‘Add meats to bags. Break up lasagna noodles into 1-2 inch pieces. Bacon and Veggie PastaAdd 1 lb cooked bacon. Seal bag. MinestroneAdd bag of star/alphabet pasta. Seal bag. Lazy LasagnaAdd 1 lb ground beef. Add broken lasagna noodles. Seal bag. Taco SoupAdd 1 lb ground beef. Seal bag. ππMix the creamy pasta into the casserole pan.
Baked Creamy PastaAdd 1 jar alfredo, 1 cup shredded mozzarella, 1 cup shredded swiss, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp pesto.
Seal well with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. --π»πΆππ»ππΆπ π«ππΎππ--
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SerendipitousMelody Captain
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SerendipitousMelody Captain
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 12:45 pm
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π²πππ αα©αT OαE πΈππππΎππππΉ... πPreheat oven to 375F πPut together ham sliders β break buns into two parts, cut down the middle and treat it like a large piece of bread. Layer 8 oz ham and 8 slices swiss cheese on one bread bottom and then to the same to the next. πPut the top on the bread. Mix 4 tbsp melted butter, 1 cup poppyseed dressing, 2 tsp minced onion, and 1 tsp garlic powder in a small bowl before spreading on the top. πBake in oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Set aside and cool. πPrep 4 gallon freezer bags. (Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies, Wild Rice Soup, Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff, Mexican Chicken and Rice) πCut up veggies. Mini potataoes halved, baby carrots quartered. πAdd veggies to prepared bags. Honey Garlic Chicken and VeggiesAdd 16 oz mini potatoes, 8 oz baby carrots, 16 oz green beans in bag. Wild Rice SoupAdd 2 cups sliced mushrooms, 1 cup sliced carrots in bag. Chicken and Mushroom StroganoffAdd 2 cups sliced mushrooms in bag. π Add all canned ingredients. Mexican Chicken and RiceAdd 1 can corn, 1 can petite diced tomatoes, 1 can rotel in bag. Chicken and Mushroom StroganoffAdd 1 can cream of chicken soup. π‘Add all seasonings and sauces. Honey Garlic Chicken and VeggiesMix Β½ cup soy sauce, Β½ cup honey, ΒΌ cup ketchup, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp dried basil, and 1 tsp dried oregano in bag. Wild Rice SoupAdd 2 bay leaves and Β½ tsp salt into bag. Chicken and Mushroom StroganoffAdd Β½ tsp salt, Β½ tsp paprika, and 2 cloves minced garlic into bag. Mexican Chicken and RiceAdd 2 tsp cumin, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 tbsp chili powder, Β½ tbsp powdered onion, Β½ tsp salt into bag. ππAdd carbs. Mexican Chicken and RiceAdd 2 cups white rice into bag. Wild Rice SoupAdd 2 cups wild rice into bag. ππAdd meats. Honey Garlic Chicken and VeggiesAdd 2.5 lbs chicken thighs into bag. Seal bag. Wild Rice SoupAdd 1 lb chicken breast into bag. Seal bag. Chicken and Mushroom StroganoffAdd 1.5 lbs chicken cubed. Mexican Chicken and RiceAdd 1.5 lb chicken in bag. Seal bag. ππAdd noodles. Chicken and Mushroom StroganoffAdd egg noodles into bag. Seal bag. ππCut the sliders into sections of 2-3. Wrap them in plastic wrap and store them in gallon freezer bags.α΄α΄α΄α΄ α΄ΚΚ α΄α΄α΄Κκ± ΙͺΙ΄ α΄Κα΄ κ°Κα΄α΄α΄’α΄Κ α΄Ι΄α΄ΙͺΚ α΄κ±α΄.
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 12:48 pm
π―π½π π
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ππ αα©αT OαE [...[ Κα΄Ι΄α΄Κ α΄ΚΙͺα΄α΄α΄Ι΄ α΄Ι΄α΄
α΄ α΄Ι’Ι’Ιͺα΄κ± ]...] ππππ£ππππππ₯π€2.5 lbs boneless chicken thigh
8 oz baby carrots, halved
16 oz red potatoes, halved
16 oz frozen green beans
Β½ cup soy sauce
Β½ cup honey
2 cloves minced garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
Β½ cup chicken broth
πππ€π₯π£π¦ππ₯ππ ππ€ -- If using freezer bag, thaw overnight-- Add all ingredients to an instant pot.
Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes, then do a 10 minute natural release.
Alternate Crockpot Directions
Cook on low for 7-8 hours
Optional
After cooking, broil in a single layer for 3-4 minutes.
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SerendipitousMelody Captain
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SerendipitousMelody Captain
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 12:51 pm
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ππ αα©αT OαE [...[ α΄ α΄Ι’Ι’Ιͺα΄ Κα΄α΄α΄Ι΄ α΄α΄κ±α΄α΄ ]...] ππππ£ππππππ₯π€1 lb bacon, diced and cooked
1 pint cherry tomatoes, whole
6 cloves garlic
2 red peppers, diced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1 tbsp dried basil
3 Β½ cups chicken broth
12 oz penne pasta
1 cup parmesan
2 tbsp olive oil
πππ€π₯π£π¦ππ₯ππ ππ€Instant PotTurn instant pot on saute and add in olive oil. Turn off when heated.
Add penne and broth to the pot and dump frozen bag on top.
Set on high pressure for 2 minutes. Do a quick release when finished and turn the pot off.
Drain all but a cup of the broth. Mix in parmesan and cover for a few minutes until melty.
BakingHeat the oven to 450F.
Pour penne into a casserole pan. Top with bag of frozen goods.
Pour broth over the top and cover with foil.
Bake for 40 minutes.
Mix in parmesan and serve.
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 12:52 pm
π―π½π π
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ππ αα©αT OαE [...[ α΄ΚΙͺα΄α΄α΄Ι΄ α΄Ι΄α΄
α΄α΄κ±ΚΚα΄α΄α΄ κ±α΄Κα΄Ι’α΄Ι΄α΄κ°κ° ]...] ππππ£ππππππ₯π€1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
Β½ tsp salt
Β½ tsp paprika
8 oz egg noodles
2 cloves minced garlic
1 can cream of chicken soup
2 cups chicken broth
ΒΌ cup cream cheese
Β½ cup mozzarella cheese
πππ€π₯π£π¦ππ₯ππ ππ€ --if using the freezer bag, unthaw the night before--
Add everything but the cream cheese into your instant pot.
Cook on high pressure for 6 minutes. Do a 10 minute natural release.
Stir in your cream cheese and serve.
Alternate Crock Pot Directionscook on low 6-8 hours and make noodles separately
Stir in your cream cheese and serve.
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 2:17 pm
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ππ αα©αT OαE [...[ α΄Κα΄α΄α΄Κ α΄α΄κ±α΄α΄ Κα΄α΄α΄ ]...] ππππ£ππππππ₯π€12 oz penne pasta
1 jar alfredo sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tbsp pesto
1 tsp powdered garlic
πππ€π₯π£π¦ππ₯ππ ππ€Thaw overnight before baking
Heat oven to 400F.
Bake casserole for 20-30 minutes, or until warmed through.
If cooking from frozen, add an extra hour to bake time.
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 2:21 pm
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ππ αα©αT OαE [...[ Κα΄α΄ κ±ΚΙͺα΄
α΄Κκ± ]...] ππππ£ππππππ₯π€1 package rolls (hawaiian rolls are great)
8 slices ham
8 sliced swiss cheese
Β½ cup poppyseed dressing
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tsp minced onion
Β½ tsp garlic powder
πππ€π₯π£π¦ππ₯ππ ππ€To reheat:
Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes. Toast in toaster oven on 2 to crisp after.
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SerendipitousMelody Captain
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 2:23 pm
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ππ αα©αT OαE [...[ Κα΄α΄’Κ Κα΄κ±α΄Ι’Ι΄α΄ ]...] ππππ£ππππππ₯π€1 lb ground beef, cooked
5 garlic cloves, minced
24 oz pasta sauce
14 oz canned crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp salt
1 bay leaf
10 uncooked lasagna noodles, broken into 1-2 inch pieces
4 cups beef broth
πππ€π₯π£π¦ππ₯ππ ππ€ --If using freezer bag, thaw overnight--
Add freezer bag and broth into your instant pot and cook on high for 3 minutes.
Do a 5 minute natural release.
Alternate Crock pot DirectionsCook on low for 7-8 hours//
Optional: top with ricotta cheese, parmesan, mozzarella, etc.
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 2:24 pm
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ππ αα©αT OαE [...[ α΄ΙͺΙ΄α΄κ±α΄Κα΄Ι΄α΄ ]...] ππππ£ππππππ₯π€1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
3 garlic gloves, grated
1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 Β½ cup white beans, cooked, drained, rinsed
1 cup chopped green beans
4 cups vegetable broth
2 bay leaves
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
ΒΎ cup small pasta
Β½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Grated Parmesan cheese
πππ€π₯π£π¦ππ₯ππ ππ€Add oil to your instant pot and saute until hot. Turn off saute.
Add bag of frozen items. Add in vegetable broth.
Cook on high pressure 10 minutes with 10 minute natural release.
Add fresh parsley and parmesan on top and serve.
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SerendipitousMelody Captain
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 2:25 pm
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ππ αα©αT OαE [...[ α΄α΄α΄α΄ κ±α΄α΄α΄ ]...] ππππ£ππππππ₯π€1 lb ground beef
1 Β½ tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
10 oz can rotel
1 can black beans
1 can red kidney beans
1 can petite diced tomatoes
1 can corn
4 cups beef broth
πππ€π₯π£π¦ππ₯ππ ππ€ --If using freezer bag, thaw overnight--Add freezer bag and broth to your instant pot.
Cook for 6 minutes on high pressure. Do a quick release.
Alternate Crock Pot DirectionsCook on high for 2-4 hours
Add optional toppings. (crushed chips, cheese, tajin, cojita, lime etc)
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 2:25 pm
π―π½π π
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ππ αα©αT OαE [...[ α΄α΄xΙͺα΄α΄Ι΄ α΄ΚΙͺα΄α΄α΄Ι΄ α΄Ι΄α΄
ΚΙͺα΄α΄ ]...] ππππ£ππππππ₯π€1.5 lb chicken
2 cups white rice
1 can petite diced tomatoes
1 can rotel
2 tsp cumin
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp chili powder
Β½ tsp salt
Β½ tbsp powdered onion
1 can corn
2.5 cups chicken broth
πππ€π₯π£π¦ππ₯ππ ππ€ --If cooking from freezer prep, thaw bag overnight--
Instant Pot Directions Add all ingredients into your instant pot.
Cook for 10 minutes on high. Natural release for 10 minutes.
Take chicken out of the pot and shred. Add back in and mix.
Crock Pot DirectionsAdd all ingredients into a crock pot, minus rice.
Cook on low for 6 hours.
Shred the chicken and put back into pot.
Add rice and cook on high for 30-45 minutes.
Add any optional toppings. (Cilantro, Sour Cream, Salsa, Mozzarella cheese, etc)
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Posted: Wed Sep 23, 2026 2:27 pm
π―π½π π
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ππ αα©αT OαE [...[ α΄‘ΙͺΚα΄
ΚΙͺα΄α΄ κ±α΄α΄α΄ ]...] ππππ£ππππππ₯π€1 lb chicken breast
2 cups mushrooms, sliced
1 cup frozen carrots, sliced
1 cup wild rice
2 bay leaves
Β½ tsp salt
6 cups chicken broth
Β½ cup sour cream
πππ€π₯π£π¦ππ₯ππ ππ€ --if using freezer bag, thaw overnight--
Put all ingredients into an instant pot, minus sour cream.
Cook for 10 minutes on high pressure. Do a 10 minute natural release.
Pull out the chicken breast and shred before mixing back in.
Alternate Crockpot Directions Cook all ingredients minus sour cream on low for 7-8 hours
Pull out the chicken breaast and shred before mixing in.
Top with sour cream
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