Kitchen Tips

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!

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.

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.

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 Pack School Lunches with Freezer Meals

How to Pack School Lunches with Freezer Meals

On July 26, 2023 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.

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.

Meat Cooking Methods Part 1 Quick Cooking

Meat Cooking Methods – Part 1

On June 5, 2023 by Once a Month Meals

Join us for a quick tutorial on how to cook different cuts of meat to help you when you are planning your big freezer cooking day.

Egg Substitutes for Cooking and Baking

Egg Substitutes for Cooking and Baking

On January 6, 2023 by Mindy

Having an egg allergy or sensitivity, switching to a vegan diet, or simply running out of eggs doesn’t mean sacrificing your favorite foods or delicious flavor.

How to Save Time on Freezer Cooking Day

How to Save Time on Freezer Cooking Day

On December 26, 2022 by Allie Garcia

If you have limited time in the kitchen, you can still stock your freezer by following our tips on how to save time on your OAMC day.

Top 10 Freezer Cooking Essentials

On November 8, 2022 by Mindy

Freezer cooking can be done with only the basic of kitchen tools…..but this list of 10 freezer cooking essentials sure makes it a bit easier!

How to: Make Your Own Pumpkin Puree

On October 31, 2022 by Tricia

Making your own pumpkin puree is so simple and inexpensive, you might as well grab a couple of extra while helping the kids pick out their perfect carving gourd.