A huge thing is checked off my mental nesting list: complete freezer meals.
A huge thanks to my sister-in-law Jana, who helped me cook for 5 hours and did the dishes after so I could rest my weary limbs. It would have taken me twice as long by myself. We made 8 meals. I made two previously this week by doubling what I was making for dinner and freezing them.
Here are 8 of the 10 ready to freeze.
In case you're interested here are the meals we made. I cannot vouch for them being good yet, especially after being frozen. Three, to be honest, I'd never made, which is risky. But they all seem pretty delicious.
1. Sloppy Joes with some modifications
2. Manicotti with some modifications
3. Chicken Roll-ups
4. Lasagna with some modifications
5. Chili by Cooks Illustrated
6. Biscuits and Gravy
7. Minestrone
8. Lentil Soup
9. Beef Enchiladas
10. Chicken Enchiladas by BHG
I think all the hours of cooking will be worth the time that I don't have to spend in the kitchen with a newborn. And maybe it'll push me into early delivery ??
Also completed on my nesting list, microwave. Thank you Stephanie for the lemon tip. The first time I tried it I did not re-read your suggestion. So I stuck half a lemon in a bowl in the micro for 5 minutes. A nasty burnt smell and sticky bowl later, I realized I did it wrong. The second time and right way worked much better.
Now, I've got to pre-wash the baby clothes, pack the hospital bag, re-arrange the bedroom, and a few other things still need to get done before this baby comes. But I could manage if she comes early :)
