OAMC/Freezer/Make Ahead Main Dish Recipes

"When I was a child, my family used to eat this at least once a week due to the fact that it is inexpensive and a little goes a long way. We also added fresh herbs or sometimes whole kernel corn. Its even better the next day and it freezes well."

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Ingredients: pepper, elbow macaroni...

"These are really close to the real thing. My family was in heaven! They're great for dinner, football parties, or kid's birthday parties. I'm not real fond of White Castle myself but I gobbled these up. Note: To freeze: Assemble hamburgers less the condiments. Flash freeze, wrap in plastic wrap, put in a ziplock bag and label. To heat: Microwave..."

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Ingredients: pepper, pickles, eggs...

"This recipe is easy and takes less than 20 minutes. It's one of my weekend favorites and has been a family tradition for years."

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Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, garlic...

"Thaw and marinade your chicken breasts at the same time in this wonderful concoction! Toss it all in a zipper seal bag and throw in the refrigerator. Ready the next day to throw on the grill! The seasonings are a fusion of Asian and SW flavors making it suitable for both catagories in the World Tour."

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Ingredients: pepper, garlic, lime juice...

"This is from my Eat Well, Stay Well cookbook. Easily doubled and put in the freezer for make-ahead cooking. Don’t let the long list of spices scare you. It is easy to make! Serve with cous cous."

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Ingredients: cinnamon, cumin, olive oil...

"One of the easiest ways to save money on your family's grocery bill is by purchasing foods in bulk when they go on sale. When ground meat goes on sale, rather than just stocking up to store in the freezer "as is," many cooks find it helpful to prepare meat mixes for using later in their favorite family recipes. By preparing this recipe for..."

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Ingredients: pepper, green peppers, onions...

"I just love Salmon and I'd say this is my favorite to date. This has an Asian touch. Lots of flavor. I did make this with Salmon but its possibilities are endless like tuna, Mahi Mahi, shrimp, orange roughy... I bet grilled pineapple in this marinade along with the fish or meat would be great! Cooking in a basket will caramelize the fish giving it a..."

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Ingredients: pepper, dried onion flakes...

"I used to use the Hamburger Helpers but desided it was cheaper to go this way with it. It is better and warms up easier."

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Ingredients: sliced mushrooms, onion soup mix...

"The only frozen dinner I have ever cared to eat was the Banquet Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes and corn. I hate the potatoes (instant is just yuck), but do enjoy the rest of the meal so I decided to try to make my own. This is the results of my efforts and I must say, the taste is very close, but even better. This is cheap, easy and freezes..."

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Ingredients: dry breadcrumbs, eggs...

"I saw this on Oprah when Rachael Ray was a guest."

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Ingredients: coarse salt, pepper...

"Spicy and slightly sweet grilled chicken. This will make your taste bugs WAKE UP and SING! Can even be OAMC- Thanks Tish! If freezing ahead: Put ingredients in a ziploc bag and place in freezer, flattened. To cook from frozen: Thaw in refrigerator. Cook as directed."

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Ingredients: chipotle chiles in adobo, adobo sauce...