Cook Once and Eat for a Month | Easy Scratch Made Freezer Meals

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  • čas přidán 27. 03. 2022
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  • @AcreHomestead
    @AcreHomestead  Před 2 lety +129

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    • @toriackerman318
      @toriackerman318 Před 2 lety +15

      Is it possible to get the recipe for your mother’s spaghetti squash recipe? Couldn’t figure out what the cream sauce was. Thank you! You are so inspiring and knowledgeable! I have learned a lot from you. Thank you for sharing.

    • @BerkeyCleanWater
      @BerkeyCleanWater Před 2 lety +5

      I'm definitely interested in Butcher Box. I know it's grass fed and finished but is it all USA meat?

    • @juliabrown5948
      @juliabrown5948 Před 2 lety +6

      Becky I can't find the link for the Korean red pepper flakes... What are they called again?

    • @SY-bn3iz
      @SY-bn3iz Před 2 lety +5

      @@juliabrown5948 Hi Julia, I am not sure where she got hers but I know it's called Gochugaru and you can easily find it online. Good luck and enjoy your meal :)!

    • @IoneEvans
      @IoneEvans Před 2 lety +2

      Reminds me of Julia Child

  • @karendarrah7041
    @karendarrah7041 Před 2 lety +1191

    I am a 60++ old woman that absolutely loves to watch you! While watching this video I have decided that for my 2 daughters birthday I am going to make a bunch of freezer meals & meal packs. They have such a full schedule with all of the kids activities & working full time. I always struggle with what to get them & I think this would be a gift that keeps on giving. Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @seasquidney
    @seasquidney Před 2 lety +999

    My boyfriend and I were both feeling too sick and exhausted the other night to cook. We were so close to ordering takout. But then I remembered I had followed your advice the last time I made lasagna... I had doubled the recipe and froze one! So we were able to have a wonderful homecooked meal instead! Thank you for always giving us amazing ideas, Becky. 🥰

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 2 lety +55

      Aw, thank you so much, Sydney! I'm so proud of you!!

    • @gohawks3571
      @gohawks3571 Před 2 lety +16

      Im proud of you too! Thank God I started doing this before I was so sick, since I do all the cooking. It would have been so long before we had decent food. Glad for these videos, because I need to expand the variety I cook👍

    • @gohawks3571
      @gohawks3571 Před 2 lety +11

      Meant to say, I hope you feel better🤗

    • @jillgott6567
      @jillgott6567 Před 2 lety +7

      That is amazing ! Good job ! I keep ingredients and meals on hand because of the reasons you mentioned.

    • @beautifullifestyles3002
      @beautifullifestyles3002 Před 2 lety +3

      Red and whjte sauce too much

  • @unfinishedsenten
    @unfinishedsenten Před rokem +148

    As a 36 year old male, I would like to inform that this is how you capture my attention. No intro, no bs. Just straight to the point. I'm 16 seconds in and I already gave you a thumbs up. The fact that you are speaking fast and to the point, and standing there with a frickin' script fills me with hope! You seem to know your shit. Gonna skim through it now, then come back for my favorites! I need something new for my kids! Thanks for this!

  • @austenhead5303
    @austenhead5303 Před rokem +163

    Dude. You are the real deal. You're one of those increasingly rare home cooks with the skill to prepare a banquet on two days notice. My mom was like that in her prime. Multiple dishes all made from scratch in 30 hours, and everything was delicious and ready right on time.
    I get tired making one lasagna.
    Respect to you both.

    • @julialucas1482
      @julialucas1482 Před rokem +6

      Pre-prep is the key. Cook for one full day, and eat for a month. I agree, Becky is the real deal.

  • @jodyblinoff4277
    @jodyblinoff4277 Před 2 lety +553

    I really love and appreciate that you keep the accidents, messes and spills that happen to ALL of us and not edit them out. Thanks for keeping it real! This video was absolutely A-mazing! So many great recipes and I love that you included the prep that you did the day ahead to keep super organized on cooking/assembling day. Great work 🌷

    • @nicolepetersen4216
      @nicolepetersen4216 Před 2 lety +15

      I was hysterically laughing with all the bloopers that happen to all of us!!

    • @homesteadbythehighway8548
      @homesteadbythehighway8548 Před 2 lety +22

      The realness of her channel is what I appreciate. That shows she is also being genuine about the stuff we are being taught♥️

    • @WendyCranford
      @WendyCranford Před 2 lety +6

      Same! I love that she keeps messes and accidents in.

    • @margiecoxneemenlove9772
      @margiecoxneemenlove9772 Před 2 lety +6

      Yes, I appreciate that part of Becky's videos too!

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 2 lety +48

      Thanks! It's just me in the kitchen doing my best :)

  • @saltywench
    @saltywench Před 2 lety +277

    This could have easily been 2 hours longer and I would have watched every minute. I absolutely love the rich, almost decadent way you cook, Every recipe looks like you feel your family is special and want them to enjoy your food. There are a number of creators on youtube teaching how to cook once and eat all month, and I wouldn't feed that food to my dog. Just mountains of cans poured into tinfoil buckets. All of your recipes look like company is coming, and I want more. You are a desperately needed breath of fresh air. Take your time, we'll be here for every minute taking notes.

    • @eleanorhunnicutt3618
      @eleanorhunnicutt3618 Před rokem +3

      I'm here, taking notes!

    • @julialucas1482
      @julialucas1482 Před rokem +5

      I could not agree more. Dumping factory-canned food and boxed, processed food into a bowl will not give that home-prepared quality. I like watching all sorts of cooks but Becky has a unique approach.

    • @wa4920
      @wa4920 Před rokem +4

      So...I would agree with you on how I appreciate what she cooks and how she cooks, but I will disagree with the disparaging comments towards other cooks. A lot of factors go into being able to cook this way. Space, time, money, land, storage space, utensils, etc. Some people don't have the means to cook fresh food like this and make do with what they got. I know some people that don't have a working kitchen and cook at their parents every couple weeks to take home and put in their freezer. They don't have land or a garden, nor do they have much money ergo the need to home cook. They watch the videos from people like Frugalfitmom etc to be able to feed themselves and their families. You can show appreciate for one without disparaging the other. To appreciate the freshness of the goods vs insult someone else for store canned foods. Just wanted to point that out.

    • @tdespres
      @tdespres Před rokem

      Agreed

    • @karenshaffer4264
      @karenshaffer4264 Před 11 měsíci

      Love to watch you. You look like you feed your family with love & take the time to really put together such good meals. Comes with good planning & organization. Great job!

  • @mercedesgonzales5220
    @mercedesgonzales5220 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I’m 70+ and I am exhausted watching you cook these great meals, I love your videos, you are such a good person

  • @sloopysnoopy1933
    @sloopysnoopy1933 Před rokem +61

    Im sick with covid in the hospital right now, and watching you cook is making me feel a lot less lonely because it makes me feel like im in the kitchen helping my mom make freezer meals like I used to as a kid! You give off such positive vibes, and im getting a lot of inspo for meals to make and freeze when I get back home.

    • @christineencrypt3892
      @christineencrypt3892 Před rokem +3

      I hope you’re home now and back in your kitchen fully rested and inspired!

    • @sloopysnoopy1933
      @sloopysnoopy1933 Před rokem +14

      @@christineencrypt3892 Thank you! Got home two days ago, and im feeling much better!

    • @lauratrevino5129
      @lauratrevino5129 Před rokem +3

      I'm glad you doing better and are home now

  • @peronne17
    @peronne17 Před 2 lety +128

    Could you make a video where you thaw/cook all the freezer meals and talk about how you decide to cook each one? I have a freezer full of meals that I made for postpartum, and now the baby is here and I'm a little stumped on the best way to handle it. A compilation video about this would be so handy!

    • @michelledowning5106
      @michelledowning5106 Před 2 lety +14

      Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! 🤗

    • @stephaniebriggs9346
      @stephaniebriggs9346 Před 2 lety +15

      Yes! I also would love this type of video!

    • @llnichols26
      @llnichols26 Před 2 lety +17

      👆👆👆 THIS!!! I’m always stumped how to reheat freezer meals too!

    • @lulamamie8524
      @lulamamie8524 Před 2 lety +6

      YES🙌🏻🙌🏻 Awesome post! Hopefully @Becky will reply!

    • @JH-fy7ef
      @JH-fy7ef Před 2 lety +5

      Check out her videos. She’s done one like this already. :)

  • @squirrelswithpearls4249
    @squirrelswithpearls4249 Před 2 lety +141

    Most home cooks who love to cook say they can only enjoy it when they have time. I'm 100% in agreement! No one loves "forced" cooking when time is limited and you've got to get a meal on the table. I enjoy watching and learning from your planning, prep and practice!

    • @dianaanderson6448
      @dianaanderson6448 Před 2 lety +4

      I'm down to cook every evening as long as I have wine lol... but I have 2 young adults so I have it easier than baby mama's. I've never tried freezer meals because I cook fresh but during the Summer when my garden is calling I'll have to try some of these!

    • @juliabrown5948
      @juliabrown5948 Před 2 lety +4

      I'm there too. Rushed cooking or cooking for picky eaters/food that you don't enjoy because it's made so often are my joy killers for cooking. Special diet cooking for one member of the family is also a joy stealer for me.
      I'm really hoping that making some of these freezer meals will help bring back some of the joy of cooking! Thank you Becky for reminding me that cooking shouldn't be a drudgery and to be more creative about ways to increase the joy!

    • @charlenelynch6505
      @charlenelynch6505 Před 2 lety +6

      @@dianaanderson6448 yes wine is a beautiful thing while cooking lol sometimes to make it fun by pretending I'm on a chef show and I got 20-25 minutes top to create something beautiful and tasty haha... ugh... I'm lame 😂

    • @turtlesolis2314
      @turtlesolis2314 Před 2 lety

      Great cooking ideas

    • @dianaanderson6448
      @dianaanderson6448 Před 2 lety +2

      @@charlenelynch6505 😂 too funny! I'm gonna try that!! 🍷

  • @sophiesmith5922
    @sophiesmith5922 Před 2 lety +113

    AMEN, sister! I love to cook double recipes so I dont have to cook every night. During the pandemic, my big meals were probably a lifesaver for elderly neighbors. Dropping off a hot meal kept them from going shopping in high risk urban stores

    • @iriswebb1016
      @iriswebb1016 Před rokem +9

      Such a kind thing to do. ♥️

    • @julialucas1482
      @julialucas1482 Před rokem +2

      Fabulous! Sharing and caring builds community. Good for you!

  • @sharrynjack4276
    @sharrynjack4276 Před 2 lety +74

    Great video. I am a mother of 4 boys who I raised alone, so also had to work. I also put a full day aside for cooking freezer meals and filled the upright freezer. Often getting home from work too exhausted to cook, so the frozen meals were a blessing. Also, because we lived near the beach, I could spend the extra time to take the boys to the beach after work. A great way to cook. 👍👍❤️

  • @breannahorton
    @breannahorton Před 2 lety +82

    I'm single/live alone, and I absolutely love freezer meals! For anyone worried about how much food is made/trying to eat it all skip the normal baking dishes and get the freezer/oven safe glass dishes made for leftovers/lunches. I make a standard or double recipe, say for enchiladas, and instead of getting a full 9x12 pan I have to eat for a week I get 4 dishes of 3 enchiladas for the freezer, and 1 of 4 to eat fresh.

    • @MistyRaymond
      @MistyRaymond Před 2 lety +11

      This is an awesome idea and what I have done for friends. I bought the two packs of small 4x6ish aluminum pans(w lids) at Family Dollar and they work perfectly as a dinner for two size!!

    • @patriciamiller-schwartz6767
      @patriciamiller-schwartz6767 Před 2 lety +6

      I do the same since it's me and my husband. I end up having 2- 4 freezer meals. I just love I can pull out a meal.

    • @tammyr2966
      @tammyr2966 Před 2 lety +3

      That’s a great idea!

    • @camillewinnie27
      @camillewinnie27 Před 2 lety +6

      Thanks for the great idea! I was trying to figure out how to divide up the big freezer meals that everybody makes for just two people and that’s a great option. My daughter and I eat out way too often and if we just prepped meals that were in the freezer we wouldn’t do that so much. We both like to cook, in fact my daughter teaches at a culinary school but like Becky said, at the end of the day sometimes you just don’t want to do it!
      Thanks for the great freezer meal recipes inspiration Becky !

    • @meagantrout2127
      @meagantrout2127 Před 2 lety +9

      My uncle is a very picky eater and my aunt wants to try new recipes so I told her to put things like lasagna or enchiladas in loaf pans. That way it’s a great size for one dinner serving and a lunch serving. I’ll tell her to try the individual serving and lunch containers

  • @amandaverbeke42
    @amandaverbeke42 Před 2 lety +70

    A tip that I got from my Grandma is with ziploc bags (or any other brand), use a jar or a glass, put the bag inside of it , turn the bag over the opening so the bag won't flop over on you. I hope that made sense! Thank you for being real. I just subscribed! Have a great weekend! 😊

    • @CJ-rx5fi
      @CJ-rx5fi Před rokem +4

      I was gonna say the same thing! I use a big coffee mug. Fits the bag perfectly!

    • @vickiezaccardo1711
      @vickiezaccardo1711 Před rokem +3

      Great tip! I have always made a mess trying to fill zip- locks!

    • @junebyrne4491
      @junebyrne4491 Před rokem +6

      I like that. Grannies are great.

    • @HAIRHOLIC_1
      @HAIRHOLIC_1 Před rokem +4

      I also use a straw to suck all the air out, making the bags air tight, works like magic.

  • @Benary96
    @Benary96 Před rokem +15

    I just started down the meal prep rabbit hole a few days ago I found a few other channels that I liked a am going to follow but after finding this video I think your style of cooking is more like what I would enjoy like the cleaning before and during I hated cooking in my kitchen it was cluttered and it's pretty dark in there because there's now windows (suck I know lol) but I added a few lights I got from dollar tree and have been organizing the last few days for today which was my first prep day its been slow starting (mostly because I messed up the beans and was about to lose motivation) but as I kept with it I enjoyed it and having food done not just for the day but the whole week possibly month is an amazing feeling...I had been in a bad depression and my house was and is still in some parts a mess but I've been doing everything to get out of it and I am for the most part my physical illness is still there but my mental one is leaving thankfully lol... any way but this video and ones like them have definitely help by making my life way easier...I honestly didn't know it could be this easy and I never thought I would enjoy life or cooking again but here I am one day at a time...
    Sorry for that long story it's all fresh for me so I feel like sharing and shouting from the roof tops that I'm not depressed...I hope this help and inspired someone like this video has for me😁

  • @DianaSilva-hf3sq
    @DianaSilva-hf3sq Před rokem +21

    I’m not done watching but your exactly what I’m looking for. Clean, from scratch, home grown when available…it’s nice to see someone so young have her stuff together enough to teach others! It’s not intimidating if you learn a skill at a time and build on that. I couldn’t raise chickens but I may try again

  • @amykat5
    @amykat5 Před 2 lety +150

    I just love these videos!!! May I offer a tip? I bought 3 sets of inexpensive small spoons at Walmart. At my store, they were a set of 4 for $1.25. I keep them in a mason jar next to the stove for tasting. That way, I don’t run out of my regular spoons like I used to when cooking! Gotta do those taste tests!

  • @va1445
    @va1445 Před 2 lety +104

    Your debate with yourself about cleaning up the dropped wine cracked me up and then the spilled sauce - I felt that in my soul. LOL Sometimes you gotta laugh or you'll cry. The recipes look amazing as usual! ♥

  • @gracie2375
    @gracie2375 Před rokem +33

    You totally rock Becky! You crack me up with your remarks and your genuine behaviors, like when you broke the fridge side drawer and had a bad spill on the floor. That blesses me so much to watch, I am the "calamity jane" of the kitchen and often feel horrible when I drop, break or make horrible messes when cooking. Thank you for being real. I hope you get millions of views. You have the best cooking show on CZcams. Serious.

  • @violanelms3099
    @violanelms3099 Před 8 měsíci +1

    I am 76 and love to watch you. I love meal prep.

  • @carolewarner101
    @carolewarner101 Před 2 lety +48

    Girl, no wonder things started breaking and spilling towards the end of the day. I think you cooked up more in that one day than I do in three months...and we eat home cooked meals 95% of the time! I don't know how you manage to be SO productive in the kitchen to cook all those meals in one day.
    I always enjoy "spending time with you in your kitchen." And garden and pantry and seeding/freeze drying room! Thanks for sharing.

  • @heatherbare3198
    @heatherbare3198 Před 2 lety +212

    At our homestead we've gotten to the point where if I say to my husband "Becky made this" or "Becky said that" he knows exactly whom I'm speaking of. 😁 I LOVE these videos! How you add "glugs" and make things up on the fly.❤ Your chicken and a biscuit recipe is now a go to and must have in our house. Thank you Becky!

    • @donnamaddox7023
      @donnamaddox7023 Před rokem +2

      We are just wanna be homesteaders and we talk about Becky like she's our neighbor. My husband said he wants to be her best good friend 🤣❤️

  • @debkay1160
    @debkay1160 Před 2 lety +8

    Your are incredible and your mother has to be proud of the woman you have become. I know I would be.

  • @valexander8891
    @valexander8891 Před rokem +12

    I love this. When I was raising my first generation (now raising my 3rd) I would have a cooking day and cook & freeze for the month. Cooking day was our out to a restaurant day. Made it a busy but fun day. I still do this and we decided we are going to try some of your recipes. Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @randomharts
    @randomharts Před 2 lety +91

    I don’t do stuff peppers anymore…instead, we make an unstuffed pepper casserole using large chunks of peppers mixed into the rice and meat mixture. Easy and still very delicious 🤤

    • @gohawks3571
      @gohawks3571 Před 2 lety +3

      That's a great idea! I avoided doing the stuffed peppers too; gonna try this👍👍👍

    • @comfortouch
      @comfortouch Před 2 lety +8

      Stuff Poblanos or Anaheim peppers instead of bells, Same great flavor, less pepper 'bulk'. I will also stuff mini bell peppers for a meal, or as party appetizer (Super Bowl).

    • @gohawks3571
      @gohawks3571 Před 2 lety +2

      @@comfortouch Ooooo! Thanks! Sounds so good

    • @melissaaiello774
      @melissaaiello774 Před 2 lety +3

      I do something similar, because hubby doesn't really like the peppers stuffed, but likes all the ingredients.

    • @cathymc8365
      @cathymc8365 Před 2 lety +4

      cool ..i do that instead of making cabbage rolls...will def try it with peppers!

  • @RedScareClair
    @RedScareClair Před 2 lety +9

    I just started contemplating doubling or tripling recipes so I could start freezing extras. You did an amazing job.. How you batch cooked so much and recorded yourself is beyond me.. I'm exhausted watching you 🤣

  • @CaliforniaHalo
    @CaliforniaHalo Před rokem +9

    I love how graceful you are when something goes wrong or something spills/breaks! I hope to one day have that level of peace and grace!

  • @katietopp
    @katietopp Před 2 lety +73

    I also do "casserole" type freezer meals in ziplocs! We are in an apartment (very little freezer space) but to save room I put the base of the meal in the ziploc. For example the chicken pot pie filling in a ziploc and assemble the day of! I have done this with TONS of meals and it works really great. Even the beautiful sausage pumpkin pasta from Becky! A new family fave.

    • @happycook6737
      @happycook6737 Před 2 lety +1

      I do it too. Then I cut open the ziplock and transfer food into a microwave safe dish.

    • @ourcolonel1685
      @ourcolonel1685 Před rokem +1

      We live in an apartment too, we bought an apartment size stand up freezer. Now we have tons of room.

  • @easkylajaganshi
    @easkylajaganshi Před 2 lety +17

    Not sure how I wound up in the homesteading part of youtube-- I'm an apartment dweller lol. But I wanted to say thank you for the really sensible freezer meal ideas. I keep seeing meal preps that involve way too many small containers and work to make just 2-3 servings. The stuffed peppers and lasagna ideas look great and I'll be trying them. Also your kitchen is so nice and cozy looking! I hope you have a happy and healthy summer. :)

  • @carolnewsome554
    @carolnewsome554 Před 2 lety +16

    Becky, you have no idea how much your bulk cooking and freezing videos have helped me over this past year. I am now more organized in the kitchen and I have saved money. Plus, you taught me that it's OK if things don't turn out perfectly all the time. Thanks!❤

  • @larsen8059
    @larsen8059 Před rokem +24

    Just found you! I balked a bit at giving almost an hour to this video, but I couldn't stop watching. I'm so impressed with your passion and ambition to cook homegrown and home-prepped meals. You're an inspiration! Keep up the good work!

  • @Chardie47
    @Chardie47 Před 2 lety +1

    I do appreciate all of the mistakes, spills and in-the-moment reactions as it happens to us all. I also really appreciate you making these videos. It’s so nice to have someone to cook with 😊

  • @Loriann4444
    @Loriann4444 Před 2 lety +6

    Aftet 35 years of cooking all the time Im done. Four kids are grown so now I make small freezer meals. Its so nice to just throw stuff in the oven and walk away. Love your videos.

  • @kaelynn_mae_k
    @kaelynn_mae_k Před 2 lety +69

    This came out just in time for me to watch and cook along! I’m a first year teacher living in France and I am doing my own “pantry challenge” now before the school year ends!! I can’t wait to start homesteading when I’m back in the US and have my own place. You’ve inspired me especially to try new things with what I can access!

  • @amyharris7337
    @amyharris7337 Před 2 lety +3

    I love all of these recipes, Becky! Can't wait to try them out. Thanks for the ideas. I'd love to see a day like this that was all one jar canned recipes.

  • @lidlett9883
    @lidlett9883 Před 2 lety +9

    My lovely bride has done once a month cooking for years. We raised one daughter and two sons. Quite frankly we had very little time to spend cooking. A Freind gave her a cookbook on OAM cooking. She ran with it. We still make large meals and break it down to two severing size.

  • @sarahlapena9875
    @sarahlapena9875 Před 2 lety +68

    I love your videos so much! Living in a small apartment in Tokyo means I’m limited by space. I have a small refrigerator/freezer but I’ve managed to make 10-15 meals that last my boyfriend and I about 3 weeks. I’ve done this twice in the past two months and I’ve been waiting for your latest freezer meal video for new recipes/ideas because I’m almost out of meals and am getting ready for another big cooking day. Can’t wait to try these recipes and your new technique for marinated meats. You are awesome and so inspiring, Becky! ✨❤️

    • @melaniegraf6948
      @melaniegraf6948 Před 2 lety +1

      What size pans did you use for your freezer meals?

    • @sarahlapena9875
      @sarahlapena9875 Před 2 lety +4

      @@melaniegraf6948 I have a small freezer (and a small Tokyo-sized kitchen 😅) I use 20x30cm sheet trays/pans for partially cooked meals and raw meatballs. They hold about 36 medium sized meatballs. For marinated meats I use Large size freezer bags (Japan size- 27x28cm) and just flatten my marinated meats in them. I also have 1L size reusable silicone bags that are great for precooked soups and sauces.

    • @happycook6737
      @happycook6737 Před rokem +1

      I lived in a small Tokyo apartment in 2000. I had to put a bath towel on the floor when washing a lot of dishes because NO counter. The bathroom was super small and the sink was part of the top of the toilet. There was one burner and small sink in the kitchen so I brushed my teeth in the kitchen sink. Lol. I miss Tokyo. Enjoy. 🤗

  • @summerrevels2856
    @summerrevels2856 Před 2 lety +5

    Just a tip for the cream of mushroom…..you said it was missing a little something. Next time add a few dashes or Worcestershire sauce. It gives another depth of flavor and enhances the mushroom flavor as well!

  • @goose7574
    @goose7574 Před rokem +25

    This is such a great idea.
    I love that you're doing videos like this, and for just a family of 2. So many videos, are for big families and it's just me and my little girl (9yrs old), so it's really nice to have these videos to help motivate me, through a really tough time in my life.
    Thank you🥰

  • @sierraw6680
    @sierraw6680 Před 2 lety +2

    I found your channel when looking up freezer organizing. I've been meaning to get back into meal planning and prepping. Along with preserving food from the garden that I've been "too busy" for the last 2 years. You are a great inspiration! Can't wait to binge all your videos!

  • @paulineclarke5388
    @paulineclarke5388 Před 2 lety +112

    I really like the idea of the “meal kits” , I think that is something I will have to try , I envy your energy Becky ❤️

    • @juliabrown5948
      @juliabrown5948 Před 2 lety +4

      Becky how will you cook those meal kits? Just mix it all and put in the oven? Or are they for the slow cooker?

  • @sallymonroe7767
    @sallymonroe7767 Před 2 lety +31

    Love watching you cook! Especially that you don’t cut out the goofs. Makes me much more comfortable trying new recipes, ingredients, and techniques. There’s something about you that reminds me of Julia Child. She wasn’t intimidated at all about trying difficult things. Go, girl!

  • @sandylee8184
    @sandylee8184 Před 2 lety +6

    Girl, you did an amazing job. I also realized that you have a quarter of a million followers. You have come such a long way. I just watched your chicken yard video and I would love to watch you feed your chickens all the scraps from scratch freezer meal day. Thank you for another amazing video, I love how you keep it real showing when things don't go as planned.

  • @lynnparker2386
    @lynnparker2386 Před 2 lety +15

    I enjoyed watching you in the kitchen. I'm up in age now but I used to love to prep cassaroles and I loved doing deserts. You communicated very well and you kept things rolling. Thank you

  • @meloncitacrafts
    @meloncitacrafts Před 2 lety +5

    Love when I see these freezer meal videos in my feed! Even though I have quite a bit of freezer space, it does fill up quickly so whenever I put something in, I need to take something out. Your videos and tips really helped me to really think about what we are realistically going to eat and what to keep in there. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @Maranatha_Homestead
    @Maranatha_Homestead Před 2 lety +6

    Becky, this was an awesome video! I can’t hit the thumbs up enough! I love how real you are in the kitchen. Towards the end there, I thought this would be me the whole day!! I am DEFINITELY trying some of these recipes!

  • @kellyhoulton2998
    @kellyhoulton2998 Před rokem +4

    New sub here - you are amazing!! I can't believe how much energy you have and how much you accomplish. I love filling my very small freezer with freezer meals - it makes me feel so cozy and secure. Watching this video was so relaxing and enjoyable (sorry for your broken fridge drawer/shelf). Looking forward to watching many more of your vids! Thanks!

  • @estherjunescherer
    @estherjunescherer Před 2 lety

    Girl just wanted you to know I watch a lot of CZcams videos I stumbled across yours randomly and I’m so thankful I did. I think you are extremely creative intuitive down to earth and you make very daunting task seem like there easily accomplished. I appreciate your cooking ideas because as a mother I always like to know how other people are accomplishing every day life. Thank you thank you thank you for your opinion and thank you for sharing with the world the way you do life.

  • @atticfanatic5193
    @atticfanatic5193 Před 2 lety +9

    I love your freezer meal videos. I've been stocking up my freezer with meals since I started watching them!

  • @lynngliottone2812
    @lynngliottone2812 Před 2 lety +14

    Oooh...a nice long video!! It's only 27 degrees here in Rhode Island (much colder wind chill). I am curling up on the couch with my Lab Brody, a wee cocktail, and you!! Thanks for all the work you put into these videos. We all appreciate and love them!!

  • @coryr745
    @coryr745 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow, just stumbled across your channel and I've never seen someone who cooks in the exact same way that I do. Thank you for these videos and recipes. So excited to incorporate some of them into this week's shop!

  • @patriciaabell9393
    @patriciaabell9393 Před 2 lety +20

    Watching you cook is like alchemy... so much care and energy into the meals! Just lovely!♡:-)

  • @akanesikatoa7454
    @akanesikatoa7454 Před 2 lety +3

    Yay! Thank you for being you Becky! You are an inspiration!

  • @deanacamacho5310
    @deanacamacho5310 Před 2 lety +38

    Really impressed with your patience Becky, with the amount of things that went wrong you held on to your smile And persevered and that's what we need to see that nothing is perfect and and things may not come out the way we planBut you handled it so beautifully and I know that in my kitchen when something happens I'm gonna remember you😁

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 2 lety +8

      Haha Sometimes all you can do it laugh at yourself or you cry lol Thanks

  • @tamararoberts9307
    @tamararoberts9307 Před 2 lety +8

    Watching you cook is way more enjoyable than flipping pages in my cookbooks! Love your videos Becky♡

  • @LolaRoxie
    @LolaRoxie Před rokem +15

    I love watching your videos. I could watch 2 or 3 hours of you gardening and cooking. Watching you do your thing & be so busy reminds me of how my mind works lol People wonder, "HOW?!" I'm like, 'Ask the hamster. He controls the buttons up there." Lol My mom got me used to prepping food b/c we usually wanted to eat something different almost every night without ALWAYS having to be in the kitchen. I've never prepped as big as you do, but I wanna try it! I enjoy cooking as well, just not every single day unless I'm in the mood for it.

  • @mlea79
    @mlea79 Před 2 lety +5

    I’m obsessed with your recipes. They all taste amazing. I have a very small freezer but ive bulk cooked the last 2 days and used zip lock bags for whatever i can. Tonight we had the macaroni with chicken and broccoli. Ive made the chicken tikka for tomorrow and it smelt amazing. Your inspiring me to use leftovers and trust my gut more. Thank you

  • @carolynlulinski8593
    @carolynlulinski8593 Před 2 lety +4

    Becky you are amazing. Always so organized and everything is so well planned. I love batch cooking also. I love home cooked food. I don’t really enjoy fast foods & I think it is so expensive. When I make breakfast I will also make dinner at the same time. This way I only have to clean the kitchen one time.

  • @katievdbshsh757
    @katievdbshsh757 Před 2 lety

    I have been watching you prep for a long time. I prepped for the first time today as I go to surgery tomorrow morning. I feel so good. Wish I had done this yrs ago. Thank you Becky, for being a good example to so many of us. You are supper!! God bless you from grandma Katie in Oregon

  • @lenarettke6708
    @lenarettke6708 Před rokem +10

    This has been the first video I've watched from you. I didn't skip a second. This is so interesting to follow along and I really enjoyed seeing you cook. I'd love to have a big freezer to prep and freeze my meals. But being a new mum I have other stuff to buy lol 😅
    Great video! I appreciate it!

  • @roxannesampley56
    @roxannesampley56 Před 2 lety +19

    I was fearful to use a regular pressure canner. My husband bought me an electric one and it is a game changer! Just canned some beautiful beef roast today 😋

    • @homesteadbythehighway8548
      @homesteadbythehighway8548 Před 2 lety +1

      Welcome to the world of canning. It is so much fun and just joyful to see it on the shelf😊

  • @COWELLGIRL
    @COWELLGIRL Před 2 lety +7

    Your dishs are so beautiful and delicious looking. It's a wonder Josh dosent weigh 200 ps ❤. My hubby said That little gals husband better know how blessed he is ! He watches you with me alot of times. If he s in the other room I'll holler at him and say " our little gal is on if you wanna come watch ! " he loves your cute real personality and cute faces you make just like our own were when they were home. Ha

  • @kalynosborn6435
    @kalynosborn6435 Před 2 lety +4

    I've watched so many videos of people prepping lots of freezer meals. This is the first I've seen that EVERY single recipe looks amazing. And, it's all from scratch which makes it even more amazing. This is the greatest. I'm doing it exactly as you have done it.

  • @novastarss
    @novastarss Před rokem +1

    Loved this! I've been there with the 'end of the prep day' everything just drops and mistakes are made. You are so fun to watch cook!

  • @marybethherrick6402
    @marybethherrick6402 Před 2 lety +19

    Thank you so much for being an inspiration! My husband and I are empty nesters, I always prepped meals and froze meals and things like that when I was raising my kids. Felt kind of weird to do a big meal prepping when it was just the two of us, but you made me feel like I was on the right track.

    • @jujube2407
      @jujube2407 Před 2 lety

      If it's just 2 of you feel free to make it into 2 meals instead of 1...I just had this discussion with a friend of mine... make 2 meals out of 1 same amount of food... just more meals!!!

  • @carmens5541
    @carmens5541 Před 2 lety +4

    I could just watch you all day long! Everything looks so yummy!

  • @lizpollock2376
    @lizpollock2376 Před 2 lety +1

    Just love how you persist when you're getting to the end and you're obviously really tired, but you just push through. Good job! :)

  • @jennygeorge6591
    @jennygeorge6591 Před rokem +2

    Wow! Thank you for this beautiful gift you have given us in the kitchen!! Learned so much today!! ❤️

  • @mariarooney6262
    @mariarooney6262 Před 2 lety +6

    You sure are a natural at this. So inspirational and hopefully motivational because I’m not a natural at this. Thanks for all your hard work in putting these videos together. ❤️

  • @samanthawoodman2428
    @samanthawoodman2428 Před 2 lety +5

    Your meal prep videos always give me so much inspiration in the kitchen! Tip for pouring sauce into a bag without it spilling, either put the bag in a bowl or over a cup and it will keep it from spilling while you work on the other bag!

  • @amishacook2512
    @amishacook2512 Před 2 lety

    This is super helpful, I do the majority of the cooking in my family and feel like I can never take a break because then nothing gets cooked. Finding this video is such a blessing. Thank you for sharing.

  • @patsy6632
    @patsy6632 Před 2 lety

    You're amazing hands down! I cannot say enough how much I admire your hard work! Everything looks delicious!

  • @keahithefieryone8513
    @keahithefieryone8513 Před 2 lety +13

    Great Meals Becky! Now I have used both reg and no boil Lasagna noodles the trick if you use regular noodles, make sure it is completely covered in sauce and it will "cook" the noodles right through - Happy Prepping!

  • @keeleywhitton8658
    @keeleywhitton8658 Před 2 lety +41

    I've just had this on whilst cleaning up the kitchen and putting shopping away. I love watching you cook & have actually learned so much from you already. I never knew until watching you how easy it was to make a cream of mushroom, cream of chicken and therefore pretty much any gravy/sauce etc... I've started making my own for all this things and I'm so pleased with them. Also the Moroccan patties from another video... best thing ever!!! The really good news is that because I was cleaning up I missed quite a lot of of detail in this vid so I shall get to enjoy it all over again at some point tonight while up breastfeeding 😁

    • @AcreHomestead
      @AcreHomestead  Před 2 lety +5

      Thanks Keeley for watching! It means the world to me! That is awesome you are empowered to make your own cream soups now!!

  • @deniseweinberg2351
    @deniseweinberg2351 Před 2 lety +1

    You are adorable! And handling all the accidents so well ! It happens to us all. I cannot get over the amount of energy you have.

  • @marilynmcleod4907
    @marilynmcleod4907 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Your videos are so helpful and inspiring! Thank you for your effort, your knowledge and your fun!! Really appreciate it and can't wait to try these.

  • @tawanajackson5545
    @tawanajackson5545 Před rokem +4

    I'm doing this more now during the week. My husband is a Trucker and comes home on the weekends. I don't want to be stuck cooking. Thank you so much for the inspiration and Thank you for the dehydrate video as well. You guy's Rock 😊♥️

  • @annrogers8129
    @annrogers8129 Před 2 lety +11

    Love your shows! You are sooo talented. I love a cook who is not afraid of fats, salt and alcohol . It’s so refreshing. Thank you 🙏

  • @susancham6025
    @susancham6025 Před rokem +1

    I love your recipes, your style, your attitude, and that you make freezer meals as a new baby gift !!! 🥰

  • @julialucas1482
    @julialucas1482 Před rokem +9

    You are doing a fabulous job, Becky. I loved watching this. Also, spills and messes are part of cooking and I love how you handle those things. I would suggest balancing your freezer bag in a cereal bowl or large mug to make sure the bag does not tip over and spill out.

  • @jasminenash9142
    @jasminenash9142 Před 2 lety +3

    Awesome meal ideas. Thank you for sharing the process. I’m glad I am not the only one who breaks glass bottles in the kitchen!

  • @rosemartin611
    @rosemartin611 Před 2 lety +7

    This video kept me occupied while I waited for my husband to get home from work ❤️ I had this playing in the background while I worked in my kitchen and got things done!!

  • @yolandarangel4677
    @yolandarangel4677 Před 2 lety +7

    First time I saw you and I think you are awesome. Thanks for sharing your cooking and energy you put into what you do. 👏

  • @fandhtwoohs8129
    @fandhtwoohs8129 Před 2 lety

    You're like a well-oiled machine in the kitchen! It's truly a relaxing and inspiring experience to watch you. Thank you for sharing with us!

  • @deeannehodson4608
    @deeannehodson4608 Před 2 lety +3

    Everything you make looks scrumptious! You are the real deal young lady, mishaps and all! I can't begin to tell you just how many mishaps I've had as a house wife of over 42 years! It's just a part of life. I'm glad you keep it real! You do a great job! I'm looking forward to your next video!💖🤗🐔🌸

  • @tanyahunt9476
    @tanyahunt9476 Před 2 lety +3

    Thank you for always providing honest (mishaps included) inspiring meals for us to try :) I look forward to making and tasting them all :)
    Hope you had a lovely evening with your feet up with your friend after all of that x

  • @robertsherman4597
    @robertsherman4597 Před rokem +2

    This is great! I'm totally doing this. I love cooking too but not all the time. Having home made freezer meals is a really good option. Thank you

  • @tammycrowell5442
    @tammycrowell5442 Před rokem

    I'm going to share your channel with my daughter, she loves to cook and I think she would enjoy not only your recipes but your whole atmosphere, you're such a lovely young woman, with a wonderful attitude and a great personality! You are a joy to watch!!!

  • @peachhipgirl75
    @peachhipgirl75 Před 2 lety +11

    What a great video! I spend Mondays cleaning out the fridge and the freezer for food that needs to be used or isn’t being eaten. I usually end up making a nice soup and just add some rice to it when I heat it up. I like to also go through the pantry and see what’s getting close to date so I can use it up as well. Thanks for the wonderful ideas!

    • @hannahkayee831
      @hannahkayee831 Před 2 lety +1

      I clean my fridge out on Monday's too. I make sure I do it now before I grocery shop. Makes it so much easier. Not sure why it took me this many years to have that concept.

    • @peachhipgirl75
      @peachhipgirl75 Před 2 lety

      @@hannahkayee831 that’s what I do as well! It took me a while to get into the habit of doing that myself!

  • @johnolson8073
    @johnolson8073 Před 2 lety +3

    Those bagged meal kits were spectacular! I feel the same cringe over having to use additional ziploc bags, but I can really appreciate how they came together & think they really make a perfect package for gifts!
    I just found your channel the other day. I am a new fan 😍. I am loving your videos 😍
    ❤️ April from Modesto CA

  • @Godschild52909
    @Godschild52909 Před rokem

    I love watching you. You prep and cook the same way I do. My kids are all grown now and I'm single, but I still love to do it all. So now I cook and share with my neighbors 😁

  • @123000chrissy
    @123000chrissy Před rokem +1

    I love watching your videos. You are the most organised, inspirational young woman I've ever seen! I don't know how you find the time to do all that you do but you are amazing!! x

  • @lisasmith4202
    @lisasmith4202 Před rokem +5

    I am a country girl :) I love turnips and cornbread and just anything veggie . I always love to make homemade buttermilk biscuits yummy . Your meals look really good and I would love to try making meal preps as well . The older I get I feel like cooking each day gets harder on me so I will try some of these recipes :)

  • @chellesunflwr
    @chellesunflwr Před 2 lety +6

    I absolutely love everything you share!! Thank you for all you do. ❤️🌻👍🏼

  • @markolderr4731
    @markolderr4731 Před rokem

    Love the way you organized this production!!! Looks good too!

  • @alldaymusiclover107
    @alldaymusiclover107 Před rokem +1

    New viewer here. I have to compliment you on your skill and composure in the kitchen; outstanding! Preparing two or three meals would be my maximum for the day (possibly week)! Wow; you're amazing.
    Noticed you bought a house. Congratulations! Enjoy your new home as you become familiar with your new kitchen. This is where having all these meals ready comes in handy. God bless you and your family.

  • @babar86
    @babar86 Před 2 lety +3

    Please use your scissors when opening plastic bags! Your knives will stay sharp waaaaay longer if you do!
    I remember you got them sharpened as a gift, might as well keep it as long as possible : )
    You’re such an inspiration to watch, I can’t wait to put up homegrown food in my pantry this year!
    Love from Norway ❤️

  • @dianaanderson6448
    @dianaanderson6448 Před 2 lety +10

    Becky try honey, siriacha, lime salmon with cilantro. Cook on high heat and crust the edges. So good!! I'm finicky with seafood too. I only eat fish if I make it.

  • @TheRickie41
    @TheRickie41 Před 2 lety +2

    I also cook my freezermeals in homewear, comfy clothes...mostly on free Sundays (I work 2 weekends a month). It's sooo helpful to have them ready anytime.