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Home 1 Hour Freezer Prep: Session 3

1 Hour Freezer Prep

Prep Session 3: Variety

About Session 3

Simple, delicious, and perfect for busy nights. This collection of recipes won’t disappoint! Marinara sauce is a shared ingredient for four of the meals this round, so look for it on sale or make your own using our delicious Homemade Marinara Sauce recipe. You’re going to love the ease of these crowd-pleaser meals!

 Note: This is a downloadable digital product.

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1 Hour Freezer Prep gets meals on your table the EASY way!

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Use the shopping & equipment lists to gather what you need.

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Stock your freezer with 6 meals in just 1 hour!

More About the Recipes in Prep Session 3

All of these recipes include dairy-free and gluten-free substitutions.

Find all the nutrition facts for these recipes here.

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Fake Out Lasagna (x2)

You can prepare two lasagnas in no time using our popular short-cut recipe! Frozen cheese ravioli takes the place of the noodles and the ricotta cheese mixture from the traditional lasagna recipe.

Serving Suggestions: 

While the lasagna cools before slicing, turn up the oven temp and roast a vegetable like Roasted Broccoli or Roasted Asparagus to serve on the side. Grab your favorite loaf of bread from a local bakery and serve warm with butter and honey on the side.

Mix It Up:

  • Chop up 2-3 cups of baby spinach and toss it into the meat sauce to add in tasteless, sneaky nutrition.
  • For a gourmet spin, swap out the cheese ravioli for a specialty one, like butternut squash or mushroom and cheese ravioli.
  • For a lighter lasagna, use lean ground turkey in place of the beef and ground chicken sausage meat in place of the ground pork.

Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin (x2)

 

It’s simple, unbelievably delicious, kid-friendly, cheap, and healthy–all our indicators of a great recipe!

Serving Suggestions:

Offer BBQ sauce on the side for dipping the pork tenderloin in and serve with sides like mashed potatoes or a side salad.

Mix It Up:

  • Use leftover sliced pork for BBQ pork sandwiches. Serve warm on toasted buns or bread with BBQ sauce.
  • Chop up the leftover pork and use in quesadillas, tacos, or on top of your favorite salad.
  • Spread some chimichurri sauce on top of the pork; you can find recipes online or in either of our cookbooks.
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Chicken Parmesan Sliders (x2)

 

Traditional Chicken Parm meets a kid-friendly slider! This ridiculously simple sandwich kit will come in handy on busy weeknights.

Serving Suggestions: 

Keep this meal simple and healthy with sides like raw veggie sticks with hummus or Ranch dip and your favorite fruit like grapes or apple slices.

Mix It Up: 

Use the cooked, shredded chicken and marinara sauce on top of pasta or a baked potato instead. You could also use this chicken on top of a garden salad. Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses.

Each Prep Session Includes:

Everything you need to make 6 delicious freezer meals in just 1 hour.

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A FREE video cooking tutorial

Cook right along with Polly & Rachel.

Step-by-step instructions

Efficient and easy to follow.

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Organized grocery and equipment lists

Makes shopping SO easy.

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Customized freezer meal labels

Ready to print and attach to your meals.

substitutions

Gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions

Other nutrition info included as well.

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Serving and “Mix It Up” ideas for every recipe

More ways to use your meals.

Session 3: Video Tutorial

You can freezer prep right alongside Polly & Rachel. They share so many tips and tricks as you walk through each step with them.

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Bundle and Save Options

Winter Bundle

Prep Sessions 1, 2, 3, 4
  • $6.99 $4.99/prep session
  • Makes 24 Meals
  • Access to our private “Freezer Foodies” Facebook group
  • BONUS! Freezer Cooking Quick Start Guide
  • BONUS! "Cook With Us" video tutorials
  • BONUS! Prep Session 17: Grab-and-Go Breakfasts
  • BONUS! Prep Session 18: Dump-and-Go Meals

Valued at: $48.93

Buy today for $19.96

All Seasons Bundle

Prep Sessions 1-16
  • $6.99 $3.33/prep session
  • Makes 96 Meals
  • Access to our private “Freezer Foodies” Facebook group
  • BONUS! Freezer Cooking Quick Start Guide
  • BONUS! "Cook With Us" video tutorials
  • BONUS! Prep Session 17: Grab-and-Go Breakfasts
  • BONUS! Prep Session 18: Dump-and-Go Meals

Valued at $125.82

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The Everything Bundle

Prep Sessions 1-16 + Cookbooks
  • $6.99 $2.99/prep session
  • Makes 96 Meals
  • Autographed copy of From Freezer to Table
  • Autographed copy of From Freezer to Cooker
  • FREE SHIPPING on cookbooks!
  • Access to our private “Freezer Foodies” Facebook group
  • BONUS! Freezer Cooking Quick Start Guide
  • BONUS! "Cook With Us" video tutorials
  • BONUS! All 3 sets of our downloadable Table Talk Cards
  • BONUS! Prep Session 17: Make Ahead Breakfasts
  • BONUS! Prep Session 18: Dump and Go Meals

Note: Prep sessions are a digital download. The cookbooks will be mailed to you.

 

Valued at: $192.78
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1 Hour Freezer Prep Session 17

Grab & Go Breakfasts

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Dump and Go Meals

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Nicole

“Less dinnertime stress”

“It took so much stress off my plate throughout the week!”

Heather

“I’m hooked!”

“I’ve been doing 1 big cooking session a month. It gives me dinner options for weeks and weeks!”

Melinda

“Game-changer”

"I've really found these prep sessions to be a game changer. I feel ridiculously proud of all of the healthy meals that I've prepped for my family."

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get all of these products after purchase?

You will be immediately emailed the 1 Hour Freezer Prep digital files in a PDF format that you can save to your device and print. Use it directly on your tablet, phone, laptop, or desktop as an interactive PDF file and/or print it off. Some of our customers suggest laminating the prep sessions and placing them in a binder to have on hand.

In a follow up email, you will receive an invite to our "Freezer Foodies" Facebook group.

How much money does a prep session save?

A lot! But, don’t take our word for it. Here’s what Forbes.com says about your savings, “It is almost five times more expensive to order delivery from a restaurant than it is to cook at home. And if you’re using a meal kit service as a shortcut to a home cooked meal, it’s a bit more affordable, but still almost three times as expensive as cooking from scratch.”

When you have a meal prepped and ready to go, you’ll find yourself opting to eat at home more than ever! Not only that, you’ll buy ingredients in bulk and look for ones on sale, saving you even more.

Are the recipes healthy?

These meals are much healthier for your family than eating out or buying prepackaged food at the store. That’s because:

  • We strive to cook with as many whole food ingredients as possible. This means, for the most part, we cut out processed junk that includes yucky preservatives, additives, excess sodium, and excess sugar.
  • A John Hopkins study shows that people who cook their own food and eat at home regularly consume fewer calories, fat, and sugar than those who don’t. Without changing anything other than cooking at home from scratch, you WILL be eating a healthier diet!
  • When you cook at home, you’re in charge of what goes into your food. Feel free to cut back on fat, sugar, or sodium if you want.

Do you provide gluten-free or dairy-free options?

You bet. We have included options on every recipe possible (with just a few exceptions) to make them either gluten-free or dairy-free, if they aren’t already.

Nutrition Information

How many servings are in each freezer meal I prepare?

Each freezer meal yields 4-6 servings and sometimes more. It’s easy to increase the number of servings if you add some extra veggies or meat, though.

Do the recipes actually taste good after freezing?

The recipes in our prep plans are our “best of the best” and ones that all ages enjoy. After freezer cooking for over a decade each, we have a high standard of what a great freezer meal is. These meals aren’t just good; they TASTE FRESH. We have personally created, taste tested, and tweaked hundreds of freezer meals over the years. This collection of recipes are delicious enough to make again and again.

Do the meals have to be frozen or can I eat them right after I prep them?

Every meal can be frozen for later or enjoyed fresh now!

If you want to eat a meal fresh (rather than freeze it), you’ll find the cooking instructions in the individual recipes. We also made a note of fresh ingredients you’ll need on hand, so you know how to cook it from fresh.

So, feel free to throw several in the refrigerator to use in the next few days and the rest in the freezer for a later date.

Do I have to print it out or will the prep session work from my phone/computer?

It’s totally up to you! We personally find it easier to have the session printed out, but it’s definitely not required. If you want to save on printing, you could just print the labels and use your device for everything else.

We’ve also designed this in a way that it works fine for a black and white printer.

How are the prep sessions different than what you share in your cookbooks and website?

Nowhere else do we have a resource like this--one that includes step-by-step instructions to stock your freezer with multiple meals at once, a complete shopping list for all recipes, and completed printable freezer labels. Everything is neatly designed for you to print and use again and again.

We’ve also had a testing team meticulously work through our sessions to make sure every step makes sense and that we’ve organized all of the information in the best way possible.

What kitchen equipment do I need to make these meals?

Every prep session has a specific equipment list, but here are some of the frequently asked questions we get.

What cooking methods do you use?

You'll cook most of your meals on the stovetop or in the oven. However, we do have some recipes specifically for the slow cooker or a grill. For slow cooker recipes, we always link to an Instant Pot version and sometimes a stove/oven option. For grilling recipes, we link to a stove/oven option.

What do I store the meals in?

For freezer meal storage, we mainly recommend using BPA-free, snap top (NOT zip top) 1 gallon freezer bags . For some recipes, you'll need glass or metal 8x8 or 9x9 inch square casserole dishes. You can see all our equipment recommendations in our Amazon Store.

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Do I need a deep freezer?

You do not need a deep freezer for these prep sessions, although it's helpful to invest in a secondary freezer eventually if you want to stockpile meals for your family. A deep freezer will keep meals frozen solid longer, which means your meals will last longer in the freezer (6+ months). A regular freezer works fine (up to 3 months is optimal storage time) as long as you keep it at 0°F and store your meals in the back.

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We’re so confident you’ll love our prep plans that we’ll refund your money if you aren’t satisfied.

There’s no reason not to try!

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