Here We Go...

Well Ladies, it's almost time for our first frozen dinner swap!  Here are just a few reminders from our meeting:

RULES

1. We will be meeting the second Thursday of every month at 7pm.  Meeting place and meal assignments for the following month will be made at each swap.
2. There are no allergies for this group, but big "No No's" are: anything too spicy, no seafood, no peppers or canned cheese (for the small group), and use red meat sparingly.
3. Meals need to be completely frozen through before you swap.
4. Bags need to be labeled with the title of the dish, the chef (in case there are last minute questions), the date cooked, and cooking/prep instructions.
5. Recipes should be posted on this blog before the scheduled swap.
6. You are responsible for preparing a homemade main dish.  All items for the main dish must be included (i.e. pasta, rice, buns, etc.).
7. Portion sizes are 3 for the small group and...not sure for the large group.
8. Don't experiment on the group.  Only swap meals you have tried frozen.
9. Sanitize your area before cooking and keep food safety in mind throughout preparation.

SPECIAL REQUESTS

1. Be on time for swaps.
2. Include ideas for sides that you usually use to accompany your main dish.
3. Be honest and tactful when giving feedback about meals. 

COOKING TIPS

As a general rule, if cooking meal completely frozen bump up your heat by 50 degrees and double the time to cook.

FREEZING TIPS

1. Don't stack bags when they're hot.
2. Potatoes and sour cream don't freeze well.

Check out the ones we discussed at the meeting on the sidebar and add your own as you go!

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