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"This recipe came from a local church fund raising cook book. Mrs. Geraldine is a good friend of the family. She reminds me so much of Mrs. Clause, that I can't help but smile every time I think of her. This recipe freezes well. Do not bake before freezing. Just put it together, freeze it, thaw it and cook."

Ingredients: angel hair pasta, cream of mushroom soup...

"I don't know about you guys but I cheat sometimes and buy taquitos from the freezer section of the grocery. I knew there had to be a way to make me feel less guilty so thus became the taquito recipe. I think you could do this with chicken also, but have yet to do it yet."

Ingredients: corn tortillas, diced tomatoes...

"This recipe makes 2 casseroles. One to eat right away and 1 to freeze for future use. Of course, you can freeze both or eat both!"

Ingredients: colby-monterey jack cheese, fettuccine...

"Very delicious and simple recipe for making a basic pork egg roll. No food processor needed! Recipe can be easily modified to use your favorite meat and veggies."

Ingredients: pepper, ground lean pork...

"I was looking for make ahead appetizer for the holidays and found this one. It's hard enough during those times to get the "meal" on the table. I thought I'd make it a bit easier on the appetizers!"

Ingredients: cremini mushrooms, onions...

"I selected this lasagna because of it's ease to fix, satisfying to almost anyone, and I know that is nutritionally good. This dish can be divided into portions and frozen for later on. I serve a simple salad on the side along with garlic bread."

Ingredients: chives, cooking spray...

"This is a old family recipe. My great aunt Hazel has been making these for a very long time. They are just wonderful. My mom uses a little of both."

Ingredients: cucumbers, onions, red peppers...

"Adapted from Company's Coming Make Ahead Meals by J. Pare."

Ingredients: pepper, beef bouillon powder...

"I don't eat red meat as a rule, but lamb is one thing I make an exception for once or twice a year. This mild chili could also be made on the stove top, but I like to make all my chili and most of my soups in a crock pot and let it simmer. Do it whatever way you prefer."

Ingredients: dried rosemary, feta cheese...

"This is not quite the chicken doner from the restaurants but it's quite easy to make and satisfy my cravings. You must use fresh chicken and not use chicken that has been previously frozen. You will need to prepare the chicken overnight and freeze. I had trouble slicing my chicken with an electric knife so I would defrost it a little longer..."

Ingredients: pepper, cucumbers, dill...

"I had crab cakes at a local restaurant here (Shucks Oyster Bar) and tried desperately to get their recipe. After several email, phone, and in person attempts, I decided to try and recreate these fabulous cakes. With luck, I was able to perfect the cakes as well as the Remoulade. The pictures posted are before and after sautéing the cakes in..."

Ingredients: stone ground mustard, dry mustard...

"For traditional refried beans, mash well drained beans in hot oil or bacon drippings
instead of processing them.
This keeps well in the fridge, or freezes wonderfully.
Makes a great dip just as is or add a tsp. of hot sauce."

Ingredients: dried kidney beans, dried black beans...

"From Everyday Food, January/February 2007. The cream is optional - I never add it to my soups. And this can be frozen to reheat later for an easy meal."

Ingredients: coarse salt, fresh ginger...

"This broth can be frozen in cubes or blocks then frozen.You may add chicken or beef cubes or Sysco condensed base,add cornstarch & water for bisque or chowder bases or anything else when thawed."

Ingredients: dried cilantro, salt substitute...