Freezer Meal Minestrone

Minestrone

Serving Size : 6 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 can kidney beans, drained
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon parsley
1 pound sweet Italian Sausage
2 stalks chopped celery
2 chopped carrots
1 small chopped onion
28 ounces diced tomatoes
8 cups water
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
4 cubes beef bouillon -- crushed
1 cup macaroni -- uncooked

Cook and cut up sausage into bite-size pieces. Prepare vegetables. Place
everything except water, macaroni and parmesan into a freezer bag.

Freeze.

When thawed, put everything into a 6 quart crock pot and add 8 c. water.

Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Add macaroni ½ hour before serving. Serve
with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

*Lia’s notes: I didn’t have beef bouillon—chicken was wonderful.

I didn’t want to take the time to thaw it, so I loosened it up by running hot water on the bag, then I threw it in frozen with the water and let it sit all day—nine hours! It was great.

I didn’t have two cans of diced tomatoes—I used stewed cut up, and it was great—I’m guessing better because they have more flavor.

I used tri-colored rotini for the macaroni and it was so pretty.

Using half the frozen recipe with four cups of water worked fine in the crock pot.

Salt and pepper when served, plus grated parmesan cheese, makes it SO good.s

French Dip Sandwiches

French Dip
1 rump roast
1 can Beef Consommé soup
2 packets Aus Jus
1 packet dry Italian dressing
1-2 cans water
Mix all seasonings and water. Pour over roast in crock pot and cook on low 8
hours. Shred meat. Put on rolls top with provolone cheese and broil for 3
minutes until cheese is melted and roll is toasty brown. Very tasty!

Blender pancakes

This recipe is from LaPriel. We love it and it's healthier and faster than regular pancakes. In a non-vitamix blender they are a bit chewier but still good. You may need to blend longer if not using a high powered blender.

Combine in blender on high speed for 30 seconds or so:
1 cup whole wheat (not flour)
1 cup milk

Add :
1/2 cup milk and blend for another 1-2 min or until smooth

Add:
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup oil
1 Tbsp honey

Blend well. Just before cooking add:
1 Tbsp baking powder

Blend in gently just until mixed.