This is the first week of the freezer challenge that was inspired by my husband. I had to take an inventory of all that I have on hand before I could sit down and plan out menus. I was able to plan about three months out, but I might not be able to get that far because you never know what might happen to throw off a menu plan going that far out. In any event, I am up to the challenge! This week is an easy week. I am taking advantage of a couple of freezer meals that we need to use up. I have a few more of these in the freezer, but not too many. After I complete this challenge, I may plan a freezer meal prep day or two to use up any remaining items that are languishing in the free. Let’s get started with week one!
The Menu
Monday – Keto Taco Soup
Tuesday – Sausage, Peppers and Onions, Salad, Green beans
Wednesday – Cajun Chicken crockpot freezer meal, Tortellini mac ‘n cheese, Yellow Squash and Onions
Thursday – Air Fried Chicken Wings, leftover tortellini, Salad
Friday – Shortcut Chicken Salad
Saturday – Went out to eat after a church Christmas festival
Sunday – Steak, Fried Cajun Potatoes, Salad
Breakfast – Bagels with Cream Cheese, Eggs and Chicken Sausage links, Frozen Keto Waffles
Lunch – Ham and Swiss Sliders, Steak Sandwiches, Leftovers
Snacks – Cheese and Keto Crackers, Key Lime Mousse, Popcorn
Thawing
Taco Meat from the freezer – Taco Soup
Cajun Chicken Freezer Meal
NY Strip Steaks – Steak
Cooked Ham – Ham and Swiss Sliders
Perdue Shortcut Chicken Strips – Shortcut Chicken Salad
Italian Sausages – Sausage, Peppers and Onions
Chicken Wings – Air Fried Chicken Wings
Chicken Sausage Links – Breakfast
Eye of Round Steak Slices – Steak Sandwiches
Chopping
Onion – Taco Soup
Green Pepper – Taco Soup
Slicing
Onion – Sausage, Onions and Peppers (2), Yellow Squash and Onions
Green Pepper – Sausage, Onions and Peppers
Yellow Pepper – Sausage Onions and Peppers
Red Pepper – Sausage Onions and Peppers
Yellow Squash – Yellow Squash and Onions
Potatoes – Cajun Potatoes
Preparing
Trim Green Beans – Side Dish
Boil Eggs – Shortcut Chicken Salad
Bake Potatoes – Fried Cajun Potatoes
Make Vinaigrette – Shortcut Chicken Salad
Making Ahead
Ham and Swiss Slider Sandwiches
Steak Sandwiches
Key Lime Mousse
Food Preservation and Kitchen Tasks
Bagged up Raspberries and Blackberries for the freezer
Deep-cleaned a refrigerator
Took an inventory of my freezers for menu planning challenge
