Convenience is right in your freezer with Betty Crocker?prepare do-ahead dishes to freeze, cook foods to be the base of multiple meals, or make slow cooker dinners?and more. Freezing is the easy way to guarantee that fresh, must-have recipes are always ready when you are. From freeze-ahead smoothie cubes to Monkey Bread, Chicken Pot Pie and mug cakes, this handy book lets you cook when you can, and eat when you want. 150 fully tested recipes give you the best ideas for cooking and freezing?from fully cooked dishes to pop in the freezer, to freezer bags ready for the slow cooker. Included is everything for Freezing 101?complete freezing, thawing and heating information, tips on storage options and advice on how long to freeze foods. The book covers the rules of the thaw, how to host a Freezer Meal Party, and how to use ice cube trays to freeze herbs, chocolate-dipped fruit?and even wine. This is the complete guide to turning the freezer into a make-ahead star. SELLING POINTS: ? On-trend topic that highlights convenience, great taste, and variety: from Ina Garten to America's Test Kitchen, make-ahead titles are in demand. ? Fun and clever ideas that will expand your freezer options, including pre-made freezer packs to thaw overnight and slide into the slow cooker; new uses for ice cube trays, such as freezing leftover wine into cubes for a frosty pitcher of undiluted Sangria; make-ahead meal components to freeze (such as Make-Ahead Ground Beef) and then pull out of the freezer for multiple quick meals; fruit and veggie cubes to jump-start a variety of morning smoothies. ? Fully tested by kitchen pros: When freezing and thawing meals, it is critical to know what freezes well and what doesn't. Every recipe is perfect to make ahead and enjoy when you want it. ? Complete freezing and heating information: first you freeze, then you eat, and in between you'll want all the information here, from the containers to use, to portion sizes, to thawing guidelines and microwave heating times. ? Bonus recipes for overnight refrigerator dishes. When the freezer is full, try the great overnight refrigerator dishes. From stratas to refrigerator oatmeal, the refrigerator is also a master of do-ahead recipes. ? Complete nutrition information with every recipe. Full colour throughout
