15 recipes that freeze like a dream

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Ever found yourself wishing for a homemade meal on those hectic days, but just didn’t have the time to cook? Enter the magic of recipes that freeze like a dream!

By meal prepping and freezing, you can have a stash of delicious dishes ready to go. This not only saves you time but also reduces food waste and ensures you always have a tasty option on hand. Whether you’re a busy parent, trying to budget better, or simply looking to make the most of leftovers, these freezer-friendly recipes are about to become your kitchen’s best friend!

Turkey Pot Pies with Puff Pastry on a counter.
Turkey Pot Pies with Puff Pastry. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Turkey Pot Pies with Puff Pastry

Topped with a flaky, buttery puff pastry and loaded with creamy goodness, tender turkey tastes best in Turkey Pot Pie with Puff Pastry. The best part about these is that they freeze like a dream so you can feast on them all year long!
Get the Recipe: Turkey Pot Pies with Puff Pastry

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs in a bowl.
Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Move over beef and lighten things up with turkey! These Turkey Meatballs are so light and delicious – the only question is, what kind of sauce do you put on them? Make a double batch and freeze some for later!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs

Smoked Brisket Chili

Move over ground beef and up your chili game with Smoked Brisket Chili! A kiss of smoke transforms this meaty dish into a marvelous meal! It’s great frozen and thawed, too!
Get the Recipe: Smoked Brisket Chili

Chicken Paprikash

Chicken Paprikash on a platter with gravy.
Chicken Paprikash. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Made entirely in your Instant Pot, this easy meal has a thick, rich, and smoky gravy that transforms humble chicken thighs into a delish dinner! Plus, you can meal prep this dish so it’s ready to heat and eat on busy nights!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Paprikash

Garlic Braised Beef Short Ribs

Braised Beef Short Ribs with gravy and mashed potatoes.
Garlic Braised Beef Short Ribs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Sink your teeth into tender braised beef short ribs, slow-cooked to perfection. Every bite is packed with rich flavors that melt in your mouth. Plus, these ribs are perfect for freezing, ensuring a hearty meal is always just a quick reheat away. Make a big batch and enjoy the convenience of having a gourmet dish ready for those busy days.
Get the Recipe: Garlic Braised Beef Short Ribs

Chicken Tinga

Chicken tinga in a blue bowl.
Chicken Tinga. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Packed with flavor and so good in burritos and tacos or loaded onto nachos, Chicken Tinga is the perfect recipe when you’re craving big and bold flavors! Save some for later – this recipe freezes like a dream!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Tinga

Chicken Fried Rice

Chicken fried rice on a white plate with a green napkin.
Chicken Fried Rice. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Ready in a jiffy, turn humble rice into a show-stopping meal in no time! Made with common ingredients, the garlic and ginger in this recipe really shine, alongside tender chunks of chicken. It’s a meal in one dish, and you can freeze the leftovers!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Fried Rice

Dutch Oven Carnitas

Melt in your mouth tender pork is what these carnitas are all about! Cooked low and slow in your Dutch oven, they’re meaty, tender, and infused with flavor. Perfect in tacos, on nachos, in burritos or just on the end of your fork, these carnitas are so good even after being frozen!
Get the Recipe: Dutch Oven Carnitas

Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

A plate of chicken thighs.
Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Sticky sweet and loaded with garlic and honey, these easy peasy chicken thighs are bursting with flavor and juicy chicken! So easy and ready in literally minutes, you can be noshing on a delish meal in no time!
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs

Grilled Steak Skewers with Mojo Rojo

Grilled Steak skewers on a white plate with chilis nearby.
Grilled Steak Skewers with Mojo Rojo. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Lean steak is marinated in chilis and spices to create a flavor-packed explosion in every bite! Super easy and pretty easy to make, this is a great meal when you want flavor without fuss.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Steak Skewers with Mojo Rojo

Chicken Marsala Meatballs

Chicken Marsala Meatballs in a black dish.
Chicken Marsala Meatballs. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Do your meatballs differently! These Chicken Marsala Meatballs have all the flavor of the restaurant classic dish but in fun-to-eat meatball form! What would you serve with these tasty meatballs!
Get the Recipe: Chicken Marsala Meatballs

Authentic Hungarian Goulash

Hungarian Goulash in two white bowls.
Authentic Hungarian Goulash. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Hungarian Goulash is a thing of beauty. It’s meaty, flavorful, and when slowly cooked, it’s so tender. This goulash is perfect as is, or top it with a dollop of sour cream. Make a big batch and freeze enough for a second meal to enjoy later.
Get the Recipe: Authentic Hungarian Goulash

Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

Two servings of Cowboy Cornbread Casserole on plates.
Cowboy Cornbread Casserole. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Loaded with beef, beans, veggies, and miles of cheese, this easy peasy cornbread casserole is a an easy fix in your slow cooker and it freezes well so you can make a batch and save portions of it for quick and easy lunches later in the month.
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Cornbread Casserole

Pork Chops with Tomato & Green Onion Relish

Three pork chops with tomato and green onion on a white plate.
Pork Chops with Tomato & Green Onion Relish. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Properly cooked pork chops are a thing of beauty, and not only do these chops cook up moist and tender, but they’re pretty and flavorful, too! Grab a fork and dig into Pork Chops with Green Onion & Tomato. Make a double batch and freeze enough for dinner down the road!
Get the Recipe: Pork Chops with Tomato & Green Onion Relish

Authentic Bolognese Sauce

Bolognese Sauce on pasta.
Authentic Bolognese Sauce. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Thick, rich, and infused with flavor, this Bolognese Sauce is cooked low and slow the traditional way. Perfect over al dente pasta, this amazing authentic recipe is to good to miss. It freezes like a dream, too!
Get the Recipe: Authentic Bolognese Sauce

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