Grandma approves of these freezer-friendly favorites.
Easy Chicken and Dumplings
Beth Dreiling Hontzas
A recipe that’s easy to make and freezer-friendly?
We’ve updated this classic Southern recipe with sharp cheese, savory vegetables, and a crunchy topping.
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Make it one day when lasagna is on the menu, then freeze your luscious leftovers for later.
Quick Beef Chili
For chili this good, this recipe comes together shockingly quick.
Prepare your casserole ahead of time and either freeze before baking, or bake, cool, then freeze.
Deli-roasted chicken, cream of chicken soup, and canned biscuits make a quick-and-tasty version of classic chicken and dumplings.Credit:Beth Dreiling Hontzas
Homemade Chicken Soup
A warm bowl full of Grandma’schicken soupis the best kind of medicine out there.
That liquid gold can cure just about any bug that’s got you down.
Stored in air-tight freezer bags, collards can be prepared way ahead of time.
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The secret to this fantastic recipe is pockets of bursting, gooey cheese in every bite.
This is one quick meal that they’ve probably shared countless times over the years.
This is one meal you’ll have to resist eating before it even makes it into the freezer.
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A casserole dish of Old-School Squash Casserole is a must-have for the freezer, ready for any occasion.
This recipe includes an easy but impactful jar of pesto that adds a flavorful twist to classic lasagna.
There’s no better way to greet guests than with a cheese dream fresh from the oven.
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This classic recipe freezes like a dream and wows every time.
Hamburger Steak With Sweet Onion-Mushroom Gravy Recipe
Steak and gravy is a classic Grandma dinner move.
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