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1 Hour Freezer Prep

Everything you need to prep 6 family-sized meals in just 1 hour!

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What if dinner was…

  • Stress-Free
  • Delicious
  • Done in just 1 hour a week
  • …and EASY!

With 1 Hour Freezer Prep, it can be!

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.”

Say Hello to the Dinnertime Game-Changer!

  • Step-by-step instructions. Efficient and easy to follow.
  • Organized grocery and equipment lists.
  • Amazing, well-tested recipes.

Seasonal Bundles

Recommended Bundles

Save big when you buy either of these!

All 4 Seasons Bundle

All 16 Prep Sessions
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The Everything Bundle

All 16 Prep Sessions + 2 Cookbooks (and more!)
Learn More

All Prep Sessions

We also offer our individual prep sessions, so you can pick and choose which ones work best for your family’s needs.

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Session 4

Session 5

Session 6

Session 7

Session 8

Session 9

Session 10

Session 11

Session 12

Session 13

Session 14

Session 15

Session 16

1 Hour Freezer Prep Session 17

Grab & Go Breakfast

No matter the stage of life you are are in, dinnertime is hard.

Whether you’re exhausted at the end of the day, eating out more than you’d like, or busy with activities in the evening, getting dinner on the table is a challenge.

One hour freezer prep

Imagine This Instead:

  • Not stressing about what is for dinner
  • Saving over $2,000 a year on food
  • Having more time in the evenings
  • Having a stocked freezer
  • Your family eating healthier

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

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Pick a prep session.

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Shop

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

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Prep

Follow the step-by-step instructions & video tutorial.

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Relax

Stock your freezer with 6 meals in just 1 hour!

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.

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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.

Seasonal Bundles

Recommended Bundles

Save big when you buy either of these!

All 4 Seasons Bundle

All 16 Prep Sessions
Learn More

The Everything Bundle

All 16 Prep Sessions + 2 Cookbooks (and more!)
Learn More

See how it works…

  1. You’ll save a LOT of money. These recipes break down to roughly $2.50 a serving. Over the course of a year, you can save almost $2,000 if you just do 1 prep session a month instead of eating out.​
  2. You can cook with us! We provide free video tutorials for every single prep session. We walk you through step-by-step and provide additional tips, tricks, and laughable moments.
  3. You’ll save hours every week by chopping, prepping, and washing dishes only once.
anna

“I’ve tried freezer meals in the past (from other resources) and never had success. But 1 Hour Freezer Prep is just perfect for us right now – my husband is loving all the variety, and I’m loving that I have time for my walks in the evening before supper. It’s hard to get 100% approval with six kids, but we are close with a lot of the meals!”- Anna Geiger from The Measured Mom

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Benefits of Using Our Meal Prep Sessions

  • More time in the evenings
  • Not stressing about what is for dinner
  • Feed your family healthier food
  • Save time in the kitchen
  • Save money by buying in bulk
  • Recipes created with families in mind

Every Recipe In Our Prep Sessions Must Be:

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Made mostly from whole food, real ingredients

It’s impossible to find that in the freezer aisle!

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Simple, approachable, and doable for the average cook

No complex instructions or ingredients.

Blueberry French Toast Casserole {with Vanilla Glaze} in a glass casserole dish

Can be made fresh or frozen for later

Directions for both methods are included in every recipe.

Delicious & well-tested

We only put recipes in our prep sessions that we personally love.

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Meet Polly & Rachel

Your Freezer Meal Side Kicks

Our mission is to help your home thrive, one delicious meal at a time. We love sharing our 10+ years of freezer cooking methods and recipes to help minimize dinnertime stress and bring your family around the dinner table more.

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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.

Do you have an affiliate program?

Yes! If you are interested in becoming an affiliate, please hop over to the link below to learn more about our Affiliate Program.

Thriving Home Affiliate Information

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 8×8 or 9×9 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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Happy Bellies Guaranteed!

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!

summer bundle

Summer Bundle

Prep Sessions 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Prep ($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
Buy for $19.96

All Seasons Bundle

Prep sessions 1-16
  • ($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
Buy for $53.28
everything bundle

The Everything Bundle

2 Cookbooks + 16 Prep Sessions
  • ALL 16 Prep Sessions ($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

Valued at: $178.80

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

Buy for $87.82
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