Make Now and Freeze for Later Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Make Now and Freeze for Later Recipes. Delicious and Diabetic Friendly Freezer Ready Dishes. Recipes like; Baked Ratatouille-Sausage Penne, Spicy Steak and Beans, and Spaghetti Pie. Find them all at the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!    http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/

Make Now and Freeze for Later Recipes

Making a meal for tonight and having enough left over to freeze for another meal is a great way to save time and save money. Each of these recipes has make-ahead directions to ensure you have everything set for saving some for later.



Baked Ratatouille-Sausage Penne

In the mood for Italian? Try this low-fat sausage-and-eggplant one-dish meal.

Make-Ahead Directions: Prepare as directed through Step 3. Cover baking dish with plastic wrap and then foil. Label and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days or until completely thawed. Bake as directed but add 10 to 20 minutes to the covered baking time. Sprinkle with cheese as directed. Serve as directed through Step 4.......


Spicy Steak and Beans

To top off this hearty dish, sprinkle on queso fresco (KAY-so FRESK-0), "fresh cheese" in Spanish. You can find it in large supermarkets and Mexican food stores.

Make-Ahead Directions: Prepare as directed through Step 3 but do not stir in fresh oregano (if using); cool quickly, stirring frequently. Transfer mixture to a freezer-safe container. Seal, label, and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw mixture in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days or until completely thawed. Transfer mixture to a large saucepan. Heat through, stirring frequently. Stir in oregano (if using) as directed and serve as directed in Step 4......


Spaghetti Pie

Making the crust with egg whites gives you all the cooking power of whole eggs without the cholesterol. In addition, using lean ground beef instead of the traditional sausage and low-fat cottage cheese lowers the fat in the filling.

Make-Ahead Directions: Prepare as directed through Step 3. Cover pie plate with plastic wrap and then foil. Label and freeze for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days or until completely thawed. Prepare as directed through Step 4 but add 10 to 20 minutes to the baking time before adding the mozzarella cheese.....




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