Best Homemade Tv Dinners Recipes

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FREEZING FOOD: HOMEMADE TV DINNERS



Freezing Food: Homemade TV Dinners image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Number Of Ingredients 4

Use heavy duty freezer bags or freezer wrap
Airtight plastic containers
Double wrap when possible
Label and color-code items for easy identification

Steps:

  • Never thaw food in room temperature, because bacteria can build up.
  • Thawing fish: -- 1 lb. frozen fish takes 24 hours to thaw completely in the fridge, or one hour if quick-thawed, well-wrapped in cold water. -- To thaw fish in the microwave, use only medium-low power.

HOMEMADE TV DINNERS



Homemade TV Dinners image

Since it's now just my husband and me, I love making these frozen TV dinners from my leftovers. It really cuts down on food waste and the dinners are a tremendous help when I'm in a time crunch. Just pop them in the oven, eat and go, no muss, no fuss! They also reduce the amount of leftover mess in my refrigerator. I can also...

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories     Other Non-Edibles

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 aluminum three compartment tray with lid
leftovers from your favorite dinner meals

Steps:

  • 1. On the white topside of lid, date and label the contents of the compartments.
  • 2. Fill compartments with your favorite meats, vegetables and/or desserts. (I usually fill with a meat and two vegetables).
  • 3. Secure labeled lid and place in freezer.
  • 4. REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place frozen dinner on cookie sheet and place in oven. Heat for about 35 to 40 minutes. Carefully remove lid and enjoy!
  • 5. You may order these trays Amazon.com. Here is a link: http://www.amazon.com/HFA-204535-250W-Aluminum-3-Compartment-Oblong/dp/B004NG8QMQ

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