Tips

Frozen Food Safety During a Power Outage

On October 1, 2024 by Tricia

Your power could possibly go out or just did, what do you do? We have some before, during and after tips to help you save your coveted freezer food.

How to Pack School Lunches with Freezer Meals

How to Pack School Lunches with Freezer Meals

On August 8, 2024 by Once a Month Meals

Here are some tried and true Once A Month Meals freezer meal recipes that can easily be made ahead of time for quick and easy lunch box packing.

10 Tips for Organizing Your Freezer!

On March 16, 2024 by Once a Month Meals

Now is a good time to clean out your refrigerator freezer. With March freezer food sales coming up and your Once A Month Cooking BIG DAY around the corner (you DO participate in OAMC don’t you?) you will need some extra freezer space! The girls over at Food Storage Made Easy are assisting us with some tips today!

15 Budget Friendly Meal Plans

On March 13, 2024 by Once a Month Meals

Creating a monthly meal plan can make a world of difference for your budget! Now, the catch is… building that meal plan. You have to find the recipes, make a shopping list, figure out all the prep details, and you haven’t even started cooking. Let us help make your budget meal planning easy with these 15 Budget Friendly Meal Plans plus some helpful tips to keep costs low.

Prevent Freezer Burn

Preventing Freezer Burn

On March 12, 2024 by Once a Month Meals

I get questions quite often about preventing freezer burn with your freezer cooking. There are definitely some easy steps to help prevent this pesky problem. Here are a few steps to assist you.

Budget Freezer Cooking Tips

On March 3, 2024 by Tricia

You may already know the obvious ways Once a Month Meals saves you money. But these budget freezer cooking tips will help you cut costs and spend less at the store.

How to Freeze Peak Produce

How to Freeze Peak Produce

On March 2, 2024 by Tricia

All of our best tips and tricks for preserving peak produce at the height of flavor, freshness, and nutrition and the lowest of prices.

DIY Rotisserie Chicken 3 Ways

DIY Rotisserie Chicken

On February 15, 2024 by Mindy

You know those fabulous rotisserie chickens you get at the grocery store? Did you know that you can make one at home without even having a rotisserie?

5 Easy Steps to Defrost a Chest Freezer

5 Easy Steps to Defrost A Chest Freezer

On January 18, 2024 by Tricia

Freezers are clearly one of our favorite things, but defrosting them is still a dreaded task. Here’s how we like to tackle this bit of annual maintenance.

How to Roast a Turkey

On November 17, 2023 by Mindy

Whether this is your first time to roast a turkey for the holidays or you practically dream of rubs and basting these quick and easy steps will help ensure your end result is golden perfection.

How To Bake A Pumpkin

On September 19, 2023 by Once a Month Meals

Well, it is fall and what says fall like pumpkins? See how I cooked up a pumpkin to make puree that I can use in my cooking or for feeding to my little one.

How to Freeze Apples

On September 8, 2023 by Once a Month Meals

Use frozen apples in homemade applesauce, apple pie, apple-cinnamon muffins, as a sub for oil or eggs, and much more.

How to Choose a Grill

How to Choose a Grill

On June 5, 2023 by Tricia

Are you choosing a grill or upgrading for this season? Read our practical tips for choosing between gas and charcoal and picking accessories and recipes! The grill can be a fantastic freezer cooking tool if you know how to use it right.