Freezing - Tips and Quick Questions thread

MrsCD

Yes you can freeze home made shepherd's pie like that, but personally I would defrost it before re-heating in the oven, just to make sure it heats thoroughly all the way through. HTH

spike7451

Yes no bother,I do this sometimes myself,I also save the plastic tubs that mayonaise & sandwich spreads come in,wash them out & use them,well,today I opened a tin of kidney beans but didn't need the whole tin,so I bunged the remainder into 2 of these & bunged into the freezer,they're also ideal for remnents of curry sauce,beans ect...

narabanekeater

Thanks very much and Spike a Hello from my George to your Daisy. This will just make my life very easy as the containers are stackable and I can then just get one out in the afternoon to defrost then just bung them in. Is there anything else I can do this with using the silver containers?

MandM90

narabanekeater wrote: »

Thanks very much and Spike a Hello from my George to your Daisy. This will just make my life very easy as the containers are stackable and I can then just get one out in the afternoon to defrost then just bung them in. Is there anything else I can do this with using the silver containers?

My cat is called Daisy, and her brother (who died when they were quite young) was called George...good names

anguk

Don't forget to take the cardboard top off before you put them in the oven! :eek:

I do shepherds pie, casseroles, chilli, fruit crumbles and things like that in the foil containers. I also use the plastic takeaway ones too for things I can microwave but the foil ones are great for things that are best reheated in the oven. I always defrost thoroughly first to make sure it gets heated through properly.

spike7451

narabanekeater wrote: »

Thanks very much and Spike a Hello from my George to your Daisy. This will just make my life very easy as the containers are stackable and I can then just get one out in the afternoon to defrost then just bung them in. Is there anything else I can do this with using the silver containers?

You're welcome,

How about individual lasagnas?...make up as normal,but allow the meat ragu to go cold,then put uncooked pasta sheets in layers then freeze.These can then go straight in the oven from frozen...

alex21

I do individual lasagne, moussaka, chilli, curry and shepherds pie and macaroni cheese. I sometimes defrost but just as often cook from frozen. I put the lid on foil side down AFTER writing contents on cardboard side in case it squishes out! I pop mine in clear cheapy food bag as well in case any air gets in and causes freezer burn. Also, they area good size for individual fajitas (we have two each in a portion):D

zippychick

as you have your answer ive merged this with freezing quick questions.

freezer containers may also be useful

i did read the awesome idea of lining your best tin with clingfil, layering up your lasgane whatever, freezing as is, then removing using the clingfilm. Wrap and freeze - remove cling film when you need to use and place in the correct dish ready to roast. Genius!! Saves keeping oven dishes in the freezer too,.

Zip

zcrat41

a weight watchers recipe lasange which has a cheese sauce made of quark, low fat soft cheese and egg.

I made 2 - can I freeze one do you reckon?

Thanks clever people!


ZC

mummybearx

Should be perfectly fine to freeze. If there is one thing I've learned from these boards, everything is freezable lol x