[mamabear]

#1019459

I wanted to start this thread to talk and post about good things for our freezers and pantry closets.
This is a list I created for another forum, i wanted to share it with everyone here. There have been things added to it as time has gone on.

Feeding the freezer is just a way that I add things to the freezer when I do bulk cooking. I make home made tomato sauce and make enough for the entire family for a few days times 2 so i can put the same amount in the freezer for a day I am not feeling up to cooking. I make lasagna for the family with that same sauce and make two, one to eat and one to cool down and cut up into portions and freeze. It’s work but when you get use to it it’s easy and fun and you know you have stuff in the bottom of that deep freezer that you know you wont have to worry when you aren’t feeling at your best.

Spices & Seasonings
T-sac or muslin bag (They are a filter so your loose spices are easily taken out when you are done)
Adobo
Allspice (ground)
Allspice (whole)
Alum
Anise seed
Balsamic vinegar
Basil
Bay leaf
Beef Bouillon Granules
Bijol
Caraway seeds
Cayenne pepper
Celery seed
Chicken Bouillon Granules
Chili Powder
Chives
Cilantro
Cinnamon (ground)
Cinnamon sticks
Cloves (ground)
Cloves (whole)
Cooking sherry
Cream of tartar
Cumin
Curry Powder
Dehydrated onion
Dill seed
Dill weed
Dry mustard
Dry red wine
Fennel seed
Garlic powder
Garlic salt
Ginger (ground)
Ginger(ground)
Good Seasons Italian dressing mix
Homemade chili blend
Hot sauce
Iodized salt
Italian seasoning
Ketchup
Lawry’s seasoned salt
Lemon pepper
Liquid smoke
Mace (ground)
Marjoram
Minced garlic
Minced onions
Mustard (ground)
Mustard seed
Nutmeg (ground)
Nutmeg (whole)
Onion powder
Onion Soup Mix
Oregano
Paprika
Parsley
Pepper
Pepper corns
Pickling spice
Poppy seed
Ranch Dressing Mix
Rosemary
Sage
Salt(Non Iodized for those with thyroid issues)
Salt, Kosher
Salt, Sea
Sesame Oil
Stevia
Tarragon
Thyme
Tumeric
Vinegar, Apple cider
Vinegar, Red
Vinegar, Rice
Wine, Red cooking
Wine, White cooking
Worcestershire Sauce

Baking Needs
Almond Extract
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Biscuit mix
Bread Crumbs (regular and Panko)
Bread flour
Confectioner’s Sugar
Corn Meal
Corn Starch
Corn Syrup
Cornstarch
Evaporated Milk
Flour (all purpose and self-rising)
Honey
Jell-O packages (miscellaneous sizes and flavors for fruit salads)
Non-stick cooking spray
Olive Oil
Olive Oil Spray
Rolled oats
Stuffing Mix
Sugar
Vanilla Extract
Vegetable Oil
Wheat berries (for grinding and making bread)

Beans
15 Bean soup mix
Pinto beans
Black Beans
Kidney Beans
Lentils
Red Beans
White Navy Beans

Fruit
Individual Fruit Cups
Pineapple, Crushed
Raisins

Miscellaneous
Coffee Pods
Croutons
Graham Crackers
Peanut Butter
Sunflower Seeds
Taco Shells
Tea bags

Pasta and Rice
Egg Noodles
Elbow Macaroni
Fettuccini
Linguini
Rice (brown, calrose, instant, white, wild)
Rice Noodles
Shells (jumbo, medium)
Vermicelli
Yellow Rice Packets

Produce
White potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Onions
Garlic
Sweet peppers
Hot peppers
Fresh mushrooms
Dried mushrooms
Lettuce
Cucumbers
Tomatoes
Carrots
Celery
Apples
Oranges
Lemons
Limes
Parsley

Vegetables (Canned)
Cut Corn
Creamed Corn
Green Beans
Mushroom Pieces
Peas
Pimientos
Roasted Red Peppers (buy, use then freeze what is left)
Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chiles)
Tomatoes (crushed, diced, sauce, and paste)
Water chestnuts, sliced

Other Canned/boxed Goods
Beef Broth, several cans (Sodium free)
Chicken Broth, several cans (Sodium free)
Coconut Milk (Thai dishes and Spanish desserts)
Cream Soups (celery, chicken, mushroom)
Enchilada Sauce, red and green
Green Chiles, diced
Salsa
Spaghetti Sauce

Paper & Plastic
Heavy Duty Foil
Paper Plates
Parchment Paper
Plastic Baggies
Plastic Wrap
Roasting Bags, Turkey Size
Wax Paper

Refrigerator Items
Eggs
Butter or margarine
Milk
Whipping cream
Sour cream
Cream cheese
Mild cheese
Sharp cheese
Mozzarella
Parmesan cheese
Romano cheese
Mayonnaise
Yellow mustard
Dijon mustard
Worcestershire sauce
Steak sauce
Horseradish
Ketchup
Pickle relish
Hot pepper pickles
Green olives
Ripe olives
Assorted pickles
Salsa
Jellies or jams
Apple butter
Refrigerator biscuits
Bacon
Fat back

Cheese
American cheese slices
Cottage Cheese (1 cup)
Feta Cheese
Shredded Cheeses(assorted)
String Cheese
Velveeta Cheese

Condiments
Barbecue sauce
Dill pickle spears
Fruit Preserves
Hot sauce
Lemon Juice
Lime Juice
Mayonnaise
Salad Dressing
Salad peppers or relish
Soy sauce/tamari
Teriyaki sauce
Yellow mustard

Dairy
Butter
Buttermilk
Cream Cheese
Eggs
Milk
Plain Yogurt
Sour cream

Freezer Items
Ice
Vegetables
Ground beef
Whole chicken
Boneless chicken breasts
Boneless pork chops
Link and/or bulk sausage
Bacon
Breads and rolls
Prebaked pizza shells
Fresh breadcrumbs
Bread cubes
Puff pastry
Pyllo dough
Flour tortillas
Corn tortillas
Pierogies
Stuffed pasta
Hors d’ouevres
Beef stock
Chicken stock
Fish stock
Non-dairy topping
Walnuts
Pecans
Almonds
Ice cream or frozen yogurt
Sherbert
Frozen fruits
Cresent roll dough
Pizza dough
Tortilla (flash freeze then vacuum seal a few at a time)

Fish
Baby Shrimp (for stir fry or fried rice)
Tilapia (bags of individually frozen fillets)

Frozen Fruit
Bagged berries, miscellaneous (for smoothies)

Frozen Vegetables
Asparagus
Breaded Okra
Broccoli Cuts
Cauliflower
Edamame
Hash Browns
Mixed Vegetables
Okra (not breaded)
Peas
Peas and Carrots
Shoepeg Corn
Stew Vegetables
Stir Fry Vegetables
Sugar Snap Peas
Tater Tots

Meat
Beef Hot Links
Beef (ground, roast, stew, and flank)
Chicken (whole and breasts)
Hot Dogs
Hot Italian Sausage
Kielbasa
Pepperoni
Pork Chops

Prepared Ingredients
Black beans, cooked
Buttermilk biscuit dough
Chili
Chicken, cooked and diced or shredded
Ground beef, browned
Ham, cooked and diced
Meatballs, formed but raw
Peppers & onions, chopped and sauteed
Onions, chopped and sauteed
Spaghetti sauce

Spirits
Dry red wine
Dry white wine
Port wine
Vermouth
Brandy or Cognac
Dry sherry
Gin
Rum
Assorted liqueurs
Dark beer (very flavorful when added to dishes)
Light colored beer(food for beans, drain beans then add beer instead of water)

[hyperm]

#1071765

wow thats a full freezer/ pantry!

[RhondaG4]

#1071766

Gosh I hope to get that organized one day….that would really help out me and darling hubby right now….seems like we are kinda just taking it one day at a time…but love the idea!!! Maybe after RAI I will feel well enough to do that. Thanks for the list and do you know if after you have RAI that you should stay away from Iodine foods for life?

[Ski]

#1071767

Once your thyroid is completely gone, iodine shouldn’t have any effect on you, but check with your doctor to be sure.

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