Once A Month Mom In The Kitchen - Small Appliances. Once A Month Meals | Freezer Cooking | Once A Month Cooking. Once A Month Meals | Freezer Cooking | Once A Month Cooking. Get Started: Freezing Containers. One of the most common questions we get around here is what types of containers are best for freezing? The answer varies a lot by recipe, space and budget. Our menus and recipe cards have all the container information factored in for your indicated servings, you simply need to look at the printable recipe cards for that month for our specific suggestions. We most commonly use freezer bags and 8×8 foil pans for our menus. This way we can accommodate all freezer sizes and still maximize your menus!
In general, here are the types of containers we use and/or recommend: Zippered Freezer Bags – I use these most often for items that will be thawed in the refrigerator first, and then cooked. You DO NOT want to skimp on cheap freezer bags, after all you are wrapping an investment, a food investment. Disposable Plastic Pans – I found these about a year in a half ago and have frequently used them for meals that I know I will be taking to others. Additional Resources: 5 Great Canning Websites. Food in Jars - A blog dedicated to canning, preserving, and pantry staples made from scratch.Food in Jars.