(Non-)Fast Food

Disneyphile · 02-15-2010, 04:42 PM

With my busy schedule, I'm always on the lookout for quick eats. However, I don't really want the crap served at a drive-thru, and I'm honestly getting really tired of the processed frozen or self-stable crap (even canned goods, like soup).

So, I'm looking to spend a few hours every weekend to "process" (read: cook) and portion wrap my own convenience foods for the freezer.

Do any of you have good ideas for foods that freeze well either prepped or pre-cooked?

I've been thinking of making tamales. And, I've done various soups, chili, pinto beans, and pasta sauce. However, I'm looking for more of a variety.

Also, has anyone had success with freezing raw potatoes? I've tried, and they always turn quickly. I'd very much like to slice up a bunch with my mandolin to have ready-made au gratin dishes and such. Would they need to be cooked before freezing maybe?

And, no, I haven't seen nor read "Food, Inc.", but I know what makes me feel like crap and what doesn't. That said, I'd like to work to keep processed junk to a minimum. This "revelation" came from my attempt to eat a crappy instant "gourmet" noodle bowl at lunch today. I'm still feeling gross. I'm just done with it all. I've been moving towards this point for awhile, but that bowl finally stuck a fork in it.

So, any recipes or ideas/tips?

02-15-2010, 04:42 PM	#1
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	(Non-)Fast Food With my busy schedule, I'm always on the lookout for quick eats. However, I don't really want the crap served at a drive-thru, and I'm honestly getting really tired of the processed frozen or self-stable crap (even canned goods, like soup). So, I'm looking to spend a few hours every weekend to "process" (read: cook) and portion wrap my own convenience foods for the freezer. Do any of you have good ideas for foods that freeze well either prepped or pre-cooked? I've been thinking of making tamales. And, I've done various soups, chili, pinto beans, and pasta sauce. However, I'm looking for more of a variety. Also, has anyone had success with freezing raw potatoes? I've tried, and they always turn quickly. I'd very much like to slice up a bunch with my mandolin to have ready-made au gratin dishes and such. Would they need to be cooked before freezing maybe? And, no, I haven't seen nor read "Food, Inc.", but I know what makes me feel like crap and what doesn't. That said, I'd like to work to keep processed junk to a minimum. This "revelation" came from my attempt to eat a crappy instant "gourmet" noodle bowl at lunch today. I'm still feeling gross. I'm just done with it all. I've been moving towards this point for awhile, but that bowl finally stuck a fork in it. So, any recipes or ideas/tips?
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