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100+ Best Freezer Meals on the Planet

Rachel Tiemeyer
By: Rachel TiemeyerPosted: 3/23/23Updated: 8/17/23

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After writing two freezer meal cookbooks and testing hundreds and hundreds of recipes over the past 12 years, we’ve narrowed down the best of the best healthy freezer meals for your family.

Our freezer meal recipes and methods are well-tested and delicious. Check out our growing list of amazing make-ahead freezer meals below.

Table of Contents
  • Benefits of Freezer Cooking
  • Freezer Prep FAQs
  • Best Freezer Meal Containers
  • 20+ Breakfast Freezer Meals
  • 20+ Chicken Freezer Meals
  • Top Chicken Marinades
  • 20+ Beef Freezer Meals
  • 25+ Crock Pot Freezer Meals
  • 25+ Instant Pot Freezer Meals
  • Instant Pot Cooking Times Chart
  • 10+ Vegetarian Freezer Meals
  • More Popular Freezer Meals
  • Try 1 Hour Freezer Prep

Benefits of Freezer Cooking

As tongue-in-cheek, “freezer cooking evangelists”, we are constantly sharing about the amazing benefits of freezer cooking with anyone who will listen.

We’ve even been able to share about freezer meals on the Hallmark Channel and in People Magazine!

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Here are some of the benefits we regularly point out:

  1. Freezer cooking saves money by buying in bulk and avoiding eating out. If you can incorporate 1-2 freezer meals a week, you can easily save over $2,000 in a year!
  2. Cooking in bulk cuts down on time in the kitchen by prepping meals with the same ingredients at one time. Browning ground beef? Chopping veggies? Making soup? Why not double or triple it and then utilize the freezer? You save time on prep and clean up. We even created 1 Hour Freezer Prep Sessions to help you do this!
  3. Freezer cooking helps you eat wholesome, delicious meals at home regularly. You know what goes in your food. You can make modifications too.
  4. Having a stash of freezer meals reduces dinnertime stress while bringing your family together around the table. This is what freezer cooking is really all about! 
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Freezer Prep FAQs

Are these freezer meals healthy?

We aren’t about diets, eating low-fat foods, or cutting out food groups.
We are about cooking tasty, homemade food and eating all things in moderation. We’re also about cooking with as many unprocessed, organic and/or local ingredients as possible, including a variety of:
vegetables and fruit
whole grains
local, organic, and/or grass-fed meats (that’s why we’re big fans of Butcher Box)
healthy fats (i.e. olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, grass-fed butter, and organic dairy)
By simply making homemade meals for your family, you are cutting out loads of sodium, sugar, simple carbs, and harmful trans-fats that come from fast food and store-bought convenience foods. You control what goes into your food.

How long to freezer meals last in the freezer?

If the freezer meal has been frozen solid the whole time, the USDA says it is actually SAFE to eat indefinitely. BUT, for best taste and texture, there are two things to know:

1) Package the food very tightly where air can’t reach it easily and place in a very cold spot in the deep freeze. Keep reading for tips about how to store freezer meals.

2) If it’s packaged correctly, then it’s optimal to eat it within 3 months. That being said, I’ve personally used many freezer meals that were in my deep freeze for 6-12 months. So don’t toss it out…give it a try!

What’s the best way to store frozen meals?

There are several different ways to safely and effectively store meals in your freezer. Some work better than others depending on the type of food you are freezing or even the space you have in your freezer.

The best way to store and save a freezer meal is in any method that will prevent air from getting to the food. It really depends on the recipe!

Can freezer meals go bad?

The USDA guidelines state, “Food stored constantly at 0 °F will always be safe. Only the quality suffers with lengthy freezer storage.”

What the best way to thaw frozen meals?

We’ve learned all the tricks when it comes to safely thawing your freezer meals. Here are the 3 primary ways:

1. The best and safest way to thaw a freezer meal is to put it in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours. Thawing time will depend on the size of the meal but plan on roughly 5 hours per pound.

2. Another safe thawing option is to place the food in a leak-proof plastic bag and immerse it in cold water, changing the water out every 30 minutes. This still takes a bit of time–anywhere from 3-5 hours depending on how big your meal is, but it’s quicker than the refrigerator option.

3. A third option is to microwave-defrost food in a microwave-safe dish. Defrost your food using your microwave’s instructions. The reason this is the third option (our least favorite) is because this method (especially chicken) can tend to dry out food a bit. Regardless, sometimes you just need to quickly thaw something, so the microwave it is!

Best Freezer Meal Containers

  1. Freezer-safe glass baking dish with air-tight lid: Having a glass baking dish or rigid container with an air-tight lid is a safe, reusable, and practical option. It not only allows for easy stacking of frozen meals, but a glass baking dish can also go into the oven when ready to bake or reheat.
  2. Freezer Storage Bags: You have two options for resealable freezer bags: Disposable or reusable bags.
  3. Wide-Mouth Mason (canning) Jars: Most canning jars are freezer-safe and useful when freezing soups, sauces, broths, and more. We like that they are made of safe material and that you can store smaller or individual servings of your freezer food.
  4. Heavy-Duty Aluminum Foil: Foil does a great job of blocking moisture and air in the freezer. It’s helpful because it can be molded into almost any shape and used to wrap and store baked goods, meat, burritos, sandwiches, etc. Or, use it to wrap a baking dish that doesn’t have a lid.
  5. Vacuum Sealer: Many of our readers have said they use a vacuum sealer for their freezer meals and have had great results. The benefit of preserving food this way is that, if done correctly, your meal is completely air-tight. And…as we all know by now…air is the enemy of delicious freezer meals! Vacuum sealer fans and companies swear that this method extends the life of freezer food from months to years. We haven’t tested that yet. 😉

If you want more detail on how to properly freeze food, we have written a whole post about the 5 Best Ways to Package and Store Freezer Meals.

Now, it’s time to get prepping and freezing. Here are the best, most well-tested, and popular freezer meals on our website by category for you. Please ask us any questions in the comments!

20+ Breakfast Freezer Meals

Is a healthy breakfast possible on those chaotic weekday mornings? We’ve got you covered with these wholesome, freezable breakfast ideas to make ahead and have on hand.

Blueberry Banana Bread

Blueberry Banana Bread

egg bites in a silicone muffin pan

Cheddar Chive Egg Bites

Baked oatmeal in a white bowl

Brownie Baked Oatmeal

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Make Ahead Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Whole wheat pumpkin pancakes stacked on a plate with syrup being poured on top.

Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes

breakfast casserole muffins on a white dish

Easy Breakfast Casserole Muffins

Pumpkin spice muffins stacked on a colling rack.

Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Sliced Breakfast burritos on a teal plate

Breakfast Burritos

Ingredients for a smoothie layered in a freezer bag as a smoothie pack.

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Blueberry French Toast Casserole with Vanilla Glaze

Spinach and Bacon Quiche

stack of blueberry avocado muffins

Blueberry Avocado Muffins

chocolate banana muffins on a white plate

Chocolate Banana Muffins

make ahead breakfast sandwiches on a cutting board

Frozen Breakfast Sandwiches

Mini Quiche

Bacon and Spinach Mini Quiches

Blueberry baked oatmeal in a white baking dish

Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

Three breakfast cookies stacked up on a plate.

Banana Breakfast Cookies

ham and cheese egg cups on a white serving platter with sliced green onions on top

Baked Ham and Egg Cups

Make Ahead Banana Breakfast Cake

Slice of Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal on a white plate with banana slices and mini chocolate chips on top and maple syrup being poured on it.

Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal (with Chocolate Chips)

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20+ Chicken Freezer Meals

We love easy, freezable chicken recipes and we know you do too! We have a huge variety of easy chicken freezer meals for you to browse though. Enjoy!

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Chicken Spaghetti

Cooked Honey garlic chicken kabobs on a white plate

Honey Garlic Chicken Kabobs

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Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken nuggets dipped in honey mustard dipping sauce.

The BEST Homemade Chicken Nuggets

gluten-free Honey Bourbon Chicken and Stir Fry Vegetables on a large white platter

Crock Pot Honey Bourbon Chicken

Chicken parmesan sliders on a cutting board.

Chicken Parmesan Sliders

vertical shot of steak and chicken fajitas lined up on a tray with salsa, lime, and guacamole on the side

Chicken and Steak Fajitas

Italian Baked Chicken Thighs on a white platter.

Italian Baked Chicken Thighs

Overhead shot of Chicken burrito bowl with toppings

Chicken Burrito Bowl

Honey dijon chicken sandwiches on a cutting board

Honey Dijon Chicken Sandwiches

A hand holding one half of a Chicken Burrito about to dip it into a small bowl of Cilantro Lime Aioli on the plate.

On-the-Go Chicken Burritos

cooked chicken drumsticks on a plate with broccoli and mashed potatoes

Crockpot Drumsticks

two white bowls of lemon chicken orzo soup with spoons in them and crusty bread on the side

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

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Southwest Chicken and Bacon Wraps

Chicken and Cheese Taquitos piled on a serving platter with avocado lime salsa on top and salsa on the side.

Creamy Chicken Taquitos

chicken parmesan casserole in a glass baking dish with a spoon

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

Chicken and wild rice soup in a white bowl with a spoon

Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup

chicken chimichanga sliced open

Chicken Chimichangas

southwest chicken

Southwest Chicken Tenders

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

chicken fried rice

Easy Chicken Fried Rice

chicken foil packet with broccoli, bacon, and rice

Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Foil Packets

a spoon serving chicken stuffing casserole

Chicken and Stuffing Casserole

bbq chicken sliders on a cutting board.

BBQ Chicken Sliders

Top Chicken Marinades

All of our marinades work great for freezing.

asian chicken sliced with asian slaw and rice

Asian Chicken Marinade

Balsamic chicken on top of quinoa topped with tomatoes and mozzarella

Balsamic Chicken Marinade

lemon garlic chicken on top of asparagus and lemon slices

Lemon Garlic Chicken

Finished shot of Cilantro lime chicken marinade - grilled chicken on a plate

Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade

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20+ Beef Freezer Meals

These beef freezer meals are total crowd pleasers. Not only are they tasty but they are filling too!

Taco bar with all the toppings lined up

Totally Tasty Taco Bar

vertical shot of steak and chicken fajitas lined up on a tray with salsa, lime, and guacamole on the side

Chicken and Steak Fajitas

Stack of beef taquitos

Beef Taquitos

Balsamic shredded beef on top of polenta on a white plate with fresh chopped parsley on top.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Shredded Beef

Shredded Beef Tacos

Stove top chili with sour cream and shredded cheddar on top

Stovetop Chili

Sloppy joes on a plate with salad

Super Sloppy Joes

mini italian burgers on a cutting board

Italian Sliders

Baked nachos being served

Baked Nachos

Hearty Baked Penne Pasta

Smash burgers with toppings and burger sauce

Smash Burgers (with a Secret Sauce)

French dip sandwiches on a tray with a bowl of au jus.

Crockpot French Dip

Overhead shot baked meatballs

Baked Italian Meatballs

beefy baked ravioli on a plate

Beefy Baked Ravioli: An Easy Fake-Out Lasagna

cooked mexican soup

Crowd Pleaser Mexican Soup

meatloaf muffins

Meatloaf Muffins

cheeseburger on a whole wheat bun with oven fries on the side

Cheesy Chive Burgers

Beef Burritos

Finished easy beef stew cooked in a casserole dish

Easy No-Peek Beef Stew

Ground Beef Quesadillas

Tip: This is the place where we both source our grass-fed beef (and it’s delivered to our doorsteps).

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25+ Crock Pot Freezer Meals

Once you start making freezer meals for the slow cooker, you won’t go back. It’s magic to have a meal prepped ahead of of time for the Crockpot! Get started with these recipes.

greek pork pitas with toppings

Greek Pitas with Pulled Pork

chicken taco soup in a white bowl with toppings

Chicken Taco Soup

Balsamic shredded beef on top of polenta on a white plate with fresh chopped parsley on top.

Slow Cooker Balsamic Shredded Beef

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Drumsticks

a bowl of pizza soup

Pizza Soup

Stack of beef taquitos

Beef Taquitos

Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwiches

THE Cuban Panini

Three carnitas tacos on a plate with toppings in bowls in the background.

Slow Cooker Crispy Carnitas

hero shot of chicken pot pie mixture in a bowl with a whole wheat biscuit on top

Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie

white bean chicken chili in a bowl with cilantro on top

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

crock pot taco soup

Crock Pot Taco Soup

pot roast in crock pot

Slow Cooker Pot Roast

slow cooked ribs on a cutting board with extra sauce on the side

Crock Pot Ribs

Healthy Turkey Chili with Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans served in a white bowl with a dollop of sour cream.

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili (with Sweet Potato and Black Beans)

French dip sandwiches on a tray with a bowl of au jus.

Crockpot French Dip

Two pulled pork sandwiches on a plate with a small bowl of BBQ sauce on it as well.

Crock Pot Pulled Pork

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25+ Instant Pot Freezer Meals

Push a button and dinner is done. When you prep freezer meals for the Instant Pot, it can be that easy! We’ve fine tuned the art of Instant Pot freezer meals and sharing everything we know in the recipes below!

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Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings

maple glazed pork on a plate with brussels and rice

Instant Pot Pork Loin with Maple Glaze

a bowl of pizza soup

Pizza Soup

Chicken and Cheese Taquitos piled on a serving platter with avocado lime salsa on top. Other toppings are nearby, like avocado, tomatoes, and salsa.

Instant Pot Chicken Taquitos

Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie

white bean chicken chili in a bowl with cilantro on top

Instant Pot White Chicken Chili

overhead shot of cooked instant pot taco soup

Instant Pot Taco Soup

chicken sliced from whole chicken on a serving platter

Instant Pot Whole Chicken with Gravy

Chicken tortellini soup in an instant pot

Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup

a hand with a fork twirling a bite of spaghetti on a plate

Instant Pot Spaghetti Sauce

Shredded Pulled Pork in an instant pot with tongs holding a serving.

Instant Pot Pulled Pork

Crispy carnitas tacos in a metal dish with white bowls of toppings on the side.

Instant Pot Crispy Carnitas

chili made in the instant pot with toppings

Easy Instant Pot Chili

Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs

Bowl of Instant Pot Vegetable Soup.

The BEST Instant Pot Vegetable Soup

BBQ shredded beef sandwich on a plate with corn and grapes

Instant Pot BBQ Shredded Beef

Instant Pot tomato soup in a white bowl

Instant Pot Tomato Soup

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Instant Pot Chicken Parmesan Sliders

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats: 5 Amazing Recipes

Sloppy joes on a plate with salad and steak fries

Instant Pot Sloppy Joes

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10+ Vegetarian Freezer Meals

Finding tasty vegetarian freezer meals can be a challenge. Fear not, below you’ll find some of the best of the best!

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4-Ingredient Baked Tortellini

a bowl of pizza soup

Pizza Soup

freezer-friendly lunch wraps on a wooden cutting board

Make Ahead Lunch Wraps

Overhead portrait photo of tomato bisque soup

Tomato Bisque

Large pot of vegetable soup with three bowls of vegetable soup. Spoons and napkins and fresh herbs on the side.

Cancer-Fighting Soup

Coconut Curry Lentil Soup in dutch over with wooden spoon

Coconut Curry Soup

Healthy Mac and Cheese (with Sneaky Sweet Potato)

Spinach Lasagna Rolls

pumpkin chili in a dutch oven

Pumpkin Chili

4 Cheese Penne Pasta with whole wheat pasta is a healthier baked pasta that comes together quickly.

Easy Cheesy Baked Pasta

Vegetarian Tortilla Soup recipe

Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

skillet of eegg fried rice with wooden spoon

Egg Fried Rice with Sweet Soy Sauce

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More Popular Freezer Meals

We can’t wrap up this list of best freezer meals without showcasing these fan favorites!

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Ham and Cheese Sliders

Mini Chicken Burgers

pan seared pork chop on a white plate with mashed potatoes and broccoli

Easy Pan Seared Pork Chops

cheesy chicken and rice casserole being scooped out of casserole dish.

Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole

chicken foil packet with broccoli, bacon, and rice

Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Foil Packets

cheeseburger on a whole wheat bun with oven fries on the side

Cheesy Chive Burgers

Pork tenderloin sliced and on a plate with salad.

Oven Roasted Pork Tenderloin

overhead shot of bowls of cheeseburger soup

Cheeseburger Soup

Turkey burger sliders on a plate

Turkey Burger Sliders

Pumpkin chocolate muffins on a cooling rack.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

meatball sub

Easy Meatball Subs

Turkey Pesto Paninis

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As co-founder of Thriving Home, Rachel dreams about creating recipes (literally) and uses her husband, her 3 kids, and even the neighbors as guinea pigs several nights a week. She believes that good food has the power to bring families and friends closer together and continues to wake up excited about her job each day, even after 10+ years!

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  1. Avatarbudda O mccullin says

    Posted on 6/13/23 at 7:44 pm

    Do I have to dethaw freezer
    Meals or can I just put in crock
    Pot

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 6/14/23 at 9:42 am

      Hi! Unfortunately, you do need to thaw frozen meals before putting them in a crockpot. We wrote a whole post about it: https://thrivinghomeblog.com/can-you-cook-a-frozen-meal-in-the-slow-cooker/

      Reply
  2. AvatarKrista says

    Posted on 3/14/23 at 2:41 pm

    How long can freezer meals be stored in deep freezer?

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 3/15/23 at 1:49 pm

      Hi Krista! If the freezer meal has been frozen solid the whole time, the USDA says it is actually SAFE to eat indefinitely. BUT, for best taste and texture, there are two things to know:
      1) Package the food very tightly where air can’t reach it easily and place in a very cold spot in the deep freeze. See our article about best freezer containers for tips on this.
      2) If it’s packaged correctly, then it’s optimal to eat it within 3 months. That being said, I’ve personally used many freezer meals that were in my deep freeze for 6-12 months. So don’t toss it out…give it a try!

      Reply
  3. AvatarRobin Ruggeri says

    Posted on 1/9/23 at 9:44 pm

    You have great ideas! I used to cook a weeks worth of food when my kids were young. Now I’m going to doing it for my elderly mother-in-law. The muffin pan and smallest aluminum pans will be the perfect size. Thank you for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • Carla from Thriving HomeCarla from Thriving Home says

      Posted on 1/10/23 at 9:36 am

      Thanks Robin. Bless you for cooking for your mother-in-law. I hope you find some favorites!

      Reply
  4. Avatarlori says

    Posted on 5/15/22 at 10:56 pm

    Why does it have to be so complicated??

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 5/16/22 at 2:10 pm

      I’m sorry it feels overwhelming to you, Lori. Maybe you could try one of our “Double Your Dinner” recipes to begin with: https://thrivinghomeblog.com/doubleyourdinner/

      Or, you can just choose any of these freezer meal recipes to make ahead and freeze (or double so you can eat one fresh and freeze one for later). Here are all of our freezer-friendly recipes with instructions: https://thrivinghomeblog.com/category/recipe/freezer-meals/

      Please reach out if you have questions. We love to help people get started with freezer cooking!

      Reply
  5. AvatarSandra Coffey says

    Posted on 4/7/21 at 3:26 pm

    The 4 layer turkey stuffing casserole was just like Thanksgiving Meal. Perfect for my son and daughter in law who just had a baby. I also fixed for them the Baked Tortellini with Sneaky Spinach. Thanks so much

    Reply
    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 4/7/21 at 3:38 pm

      Wonderful to hear that, Sandra! And congrats on your new grandbaby! Thanks for taking the time to let us know. 🙂

      Reply
  6. AvatarEdward Kieni Kimani says

    Posted on 4/26/20 at 6:14 pm

    How can I get the Thrive frozen foods in Kenya?

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    • Rachel TiemeyerRachel Tiemeyer says

      Posted on 4/27/20 at 11:53 am

      I’m sorry, but I’ not sure.

      Reply
  7. AvatarMattie says

    Posted on 11/3/19 at 9:04 pm

    I’ve been following y’all for around 7 years? More than any other site—you’re recipes are my favorite. They always turn out great and I regularly have at least two of your meals in my weekly rotation. Just made the pumpkin chili tonight and it was amazing! I would have NEVER made this but so glad I trusted you guys and tried it!!

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    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 11/4/19 at 12:19 pm

      Mattie, this is such an encouraging comment. Thank you for taking the time to leave it. This is exactly why we do what we do! Bless you!

      Reply
  8. AvatarErin says

    Posted on 5/16/19 at 8:59 am

    Your site was recommended from a friend and MAN am I glad she did! I just ordered your cookbook!

    I do have a question, do you have any freezer meals that you recommend for freezer to grill?

    Thanks so much!

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    • RachelRachel says

      Posted on 5/16/19 at 11:20 am

      Hey Erin. Nice to have you here! Yes, we have a whole post about freezer meals for the grill at the link below. I’d also suggest several from the cookbook including our Cheddar Chive Burgers, Chicken and Broccoli Foil Packs, Cilantro Lime Chicken, Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce, and the Grilled Honey Dijon Chicken Sandwiches. I hope that gives you a good start. Let me know if I can help in any other ways. Happy Freezer Cooking! https://thrivinghomeblog.com/30-real-food-grilling-ideas/

      Reply

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