So, my Jewish readers who are feverishly starting to prepare definitely know why this is coming.
For the rest of you, bear with me for a bit, but the Jewish high holidays are rapidly approaching, followed almost immediately by the Holiday of Sukkot. For Jewish housewives all over the world, that means a whole ton of cooking to be done. And for those who like to prepare ahead, the freezer becomes your best friend. (Of course, there are many times when pre-made meals in your freezer will make life easier, so keep this list handy all year round!)
I personally love to have my food ready in advance, in the freezer. Most of the cakes and cookies on the blog freeze really well, but I figured I would help you out with some recipe ideas for starters, sides and soups…that all freezer well! Scroll down for 40 suggestions. Some from me, some from my blog friends, and some that I found on the internet. Based on personal experience, recommendations from the blogger, or my general knowledge of cooking, the recipes below should freeze nicely, freeing you up to relax on the holidays!
(In no particular order at all…)
1) Sweet Lemon Noodle Kugel on OvertimeCook
2) Pastrami Stuffed Shells on OvertimeCook
3) Creamy Tomato Coconut Soup on Pineapple and Coconut
4) Pretzel Crusted Chicken Fingers on OvertimeCook
5) Sweet Potato and Apple Crisp on My Wife the Chef
6) Mushroom Sweet Potato Muffins on CookKosher
7) Broccoli Kugel Muffins on OvertimeCook
8) Savory Meat Pies on OvertimeCook (Shape like half moons, instead of the shape in the post)
9) Cranapple Turnovers on Kosher Cooking for Ordinary People
10) Carrot Zucchini Bread on Not Derby Pie
11) Pesto Potato Pinwheels on OvertimeCook
12) Quinoa Corn Patties on More Quiche, Please
13) Creamy Cauliflower Soup on Kosher on a Budget
14) Puff Pastry Pastrami Pockets on OvertimeCook
15) Bubby’s Stuffed Cabbage on CookKosher
16) Spiced Coconut Rice on Everyday Maven
17) Morrocan Meat Cigars on Kosher Cooking for Ordinary People (I like to freeze them raw and fry just before serving!)
18) Roasted Red Pepper Soup on OvertimeCook
19) Vegetable Croissants on Esther O Design
20) Pumpkin Crisp on Busy in Brooklyn
21) Homemade Potato Knishes on OvertimeCook
22) Mini Onion Mushroom Quiche on CookKosher
23) Vegetable Beef and Barley Soup on The Lemon Bowl
24) Creamy Orange Vegetable Soup on OvertimeCook
25) Brown Rice Pilaf on CookKosher
26) Sausage Roll on Cook It Kosher
27) Apple Cherry Crumb Kugel on OvertimeCook
28) Corned Beef and Cabbage Turnovers on Recipe Girl
29) Garlic Mashed Potato Knishes on What Jew Wanna Eat
30) Mini Shepherd’s Pies on OvertimeCook (freeze without the mashed potatoes and add day of serving)
31) Laham Bajine (Syrian Meat Pizza) on The Kosher Spoon
32) Apple Kugel Muffins on CookKosher
33) Orange Carrot Muffins on OvertimeCook
34) Classic Zucchini Kugel on More Quiche Please
35) Sweet and Salty Noodle Kugel on CookKosher
36) Easy Gnocchi on Cookin’ Mimi
37) Asian Egg Rolls on Mom on a Mission
38) Carrot Dill Matzah Balls on More Quiche Please
39) Stuffed Cabbage on Smitten Kitchen
40) Cauliflower Cutlets on Confident Cook, Hesitant Baker
Thanks for stopping by folks, and make sure to check all of the links! And of course, come back soon for brand new recipes! -Miriam
Note: Recipes that are on other blogs are not by me, and have not been tested by me. They simply look and sound good to me!
Tali Simon says
August 22, 2013 at 12:38 amThanks for including me in this! You’re right, this is a great resource for all year long. When my freezer empties out after the chagim, I’ll definitely be coming back here for ideas.
EverydayMaven says
August 22, 2013 at 12:55 amThanks for including my rice recipe!
Devora says
August 22, 2013 at 1:05 amThis is going to be a huge help! Thanks and ktiva v’chatima tova!
Dvora says
August 22, 2013 at 3:19 amReally loved this round-up. Now can you include ideas for emptying the freezer so I can make room for some of these?! 😉
tworedbowls says
August 22, 2013 at 3:19 amThis is wonderful! I cook for just two of us so the freezer is my best friend and I’m always looking for tips on what foods store well. Thanks for the post — I’m definitely bookmarking this one.
Nechamah says
August 22, 2013 at 6:52 amWhat a great list. Thank you
Sophie Scheinberg says
August 22, 2013 at 9:03 amThank u!! Just what I needed !
Zipa Leah Scheinberg, LMSW
Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says
August 22, 2013 at 10:01 amThanks for including mine! I can’t wait to try a few of these. Happy New Year!
cathynd95 says
August 22, 2013 at 11:03 amReblogged this on What's For Dinner? and commented:
I will certainly need to look into these alternatives! I’m not much of a canner, but I do cook and freeze in indivual portions a lot.
cathynd95 says
August 22, 2013 at 11:05 amWhat a great way of sharing the other bloggers’ ideas!
lauriebellsbakery says
August 22, 2013 at 1:55 pmI am pinning this right now!
Hindy says
August 26, 2013 at 9:55 amThanks for including my cauliflower cutlets! What a great roundup of recipes here!
Ruchie Goldberger says
August 27, 2013 at 10:31 pmI found lots of inspiration here! Starting off with the onion-mushroom mini quiches and will move on from there! Thanks!
rivky says
August 28, 2013 at 2:43 pmThe vegetable croissants are amazing, thanks for sharing!
fay says
August 28, 2013 at 10:25 pmThanks for all the suggestions. I trying to eat a low carb diet. I’m set for the main dishes, but I’m having a hard time thinking of sides. Do you have suggestions for low carb (vegetables, no grains) side dishes for yom tov
overtimecook says
August 28, 2013 at 10:39 pmI’ve got lots of yummy vegetable sides but none of them would freeze well. Check my recipe index for the links!
Sharon says
August 30, 2013 at 12:43 pmDo you find these recipes taste better uncooked and frozen or cooked and then frozen?
overtimecook says
August 30, 2013 at 3:25 pmEach recipe is different!
rebecca says
September 2, 2013 at 7:18 pmDo u think i can use corned beef cuts for the turnovers? shoulf i freeze tbem raw or baked?
overtimecook says
September 3, 2013 at 12:58 pmYou can try corned beef, but the flavor will be different. Before baking is better, but it’s fine to freeze them already baked too.
Sina Mizrahi (@thekosherspoon) says
September 3, 2013 at 11:18 pmthanks for including me in your roundup! i love the lists you compile.
misha says
September 24, 2013 at 2:58 amso many of these look recipes look absolutely awesome! i’m a busy dude, so anything i can do to cut some time off of my cooking every night is a huge help (especially when i have one of those days at work…).
my go-to is russian-style ravioli (aka pelmeni/peroshki). i tend to sit down on a sunday, make a couple hundred, and freeze them. pop a few in boiling water whenever i’m hungry and i can eat in 5 or so minutes.
keep up the great work, i’ll be sure to stop in now and again!
cookingwithonehand says
October 2, 2013 at 7:16 amhi there – what a great list! I will definitely check out some of them and see how i go. I like the idea of noting which recipes are freezable, not only for the chaggim but for all of us who are so busy. I have just found your blog and have spent some time reading it. x
rebecca says
September 15, 2014 at 2:21 pmHi, thanks for the recipe roundup. Was wondering how to go about the sweet pot & mushroom muffins doesnt state any instructions on how to assemble them. Was trying to contact smartcookie via cook kosher but dont seem to get anywhere. If you could please help me out w/ it as I would like to make them for yom tov