LETS SEE WHAT WE CAN DO WITH A LITTLE FREEZER COOKING ... ITALIAN TO THE TABLE IN 15MINS USING YOUR FREEZER COOKING GOODIES !

FRESH GARDEN PASTA SAUCE (FREEZER COOKING) ORCHARD APPLESAUCE (FREEZER COOKING) DEEP FRIED 3 CHEESE TORTELLINI ... SEMI HOMEMADE

Freezer cooking is a must have in houses with lg families and busy schedules , its so much healthier and generally very cost effective . When you begin freezer cooking it is going to take some time and you are going to spend a little more at the front end but a healthy home and a healthy family is what life really is about ... plus once you have it homemade canned just isnt the same !

                                       GARDEN FRESH PASTA SAUCE

WHAT YOU WILL NEED :

3 lg jars of tomato sauce
2 lg jars of tomato paste
1 lg jar of tomato puree
2 cans crushed tomatos
1 package fresh sliced mushrooms
1 bunch green onions (diced)
1 container lipton tomato herb soup (ready to serve)
garlic powder
oregano
sweet basil
parsley
italian seasoning

DIRECTIONS :

Get your lg stock pot out if your gonna pay attention or do this in your slow cooker ,if you burn it you'll know it ! Place all your liquid and fresh vegetables in the pan (yep its that simple) now my family is heavy with the seasonings but you know what your family likes so you decide on the seasonings yourself ! If you choose to use a crock pot then set it on the lowest setting and if you use a stick pot low low low heat n stir cook it all day atleast 6hrs . When your finished jar the sauce and freeze it !


                                      ORCHARD FRESH APPLESAUCE

WHAT YOU WILL NEED :

6 pounds apples - peeled, cored and chopped

6cups water

1 1/4 cup white sugar

1 tablespoon lemon juice

cinnamon to taste

DIRECTIONS :

In your crock pot place all your ingredients and turn on the high (usually 4 hr setting) if there is any water remaining drain it (this depends on your apple choice usually ) the sugar and cinnamon has already cooked into the fruit so dont worry . Hand mash to the texture your family enjoys ! Refridgerate what applesauce you will use immediately and ziploc freeze the rest , your holiday guest will thank you ! (fyi my children looooove this)

                                           DEEP FRIED 3 CHEESE TORTELLINI

WHAT YOU WILL NEED :

1 package fresh from your deli 3 cheese stuffed tortellini

1 container italian bread crumbs

1 container parmesan cheese

2 eggs

DIRECTIONS :

Boil the tortellini according to the package directions , drain and cool . Drop the tortellini into the egg and then into the breading mixture , fully coat ! Deep fry at 350 for about 1 min til the breading is golden brown . Serve with your favorite dipping sauce .