1. Fish collars
If you love eating fish, you’re lucky, because you’ll love this one! Collars from oily fish like salmon, hamachi, and huge mackerel work well in dishes that are light and easy to make, such as soups and stews.
You can use a frozen vegetable mix for soup or you can make one from scratch using fresh ingredients, and while it’s boiling on the stove, you add your fatty fish collars and let them do their thing. You’ll have a delicious and light meal in no time.
It’s healthy, nutritious, full of protein and fatty acids from the fish, and perfect for those chilly days. Collars from oily fish like salmon, hamachi, and huge mackerel work well in hearty dishes like stews and soups. And if you crave something crunchy and roasted, fish collars are great, and they won’t change their texture, so win-win!
2. Ground meat
This is not a ready-to-eat frozen food, but it’s something that is a staple for many people. Next time you purchase ground meat from a butcher or any grocery store you typically go to, buy a little extra. Trust us, you won’t be sorry!
You can portion it as you like and put it in the freezer for the next time you need it. You’ll easily get what you need out of the freezer whenever you need to prepare a hearty meal like spaghetti sauce, chili, or even tacos.
3. Pancetta
Pancetta can easily be stored in the freezer and consumed when you need a protein boost or something crunchy and delicious. The fatter it is, the better it’ll taste. You can cook it in less than 5 minutes and it pairs great with sandwiches, eggs, pasta, rice, omelets, and even stir-fries.
…Do you like this frozen food?
4. Vegetable Scraps
This might seem a bit weird at first, but stay along with us because it’s worth it! You can get the most out of your veggies by keeping a bag of leftovers in your freezer.
You can put the scraps from peeling carrots and onions into a brown paper bag, and when the bag is full, you’ll have the makings of an excellent homemade vegetable stock, perfect for risotto or a hearty, nutritious soup.
…You can also use vegetable scraps to make veggie chips, compost, and even dye. Did you know about all these things?
5. Frozen vegetables
As you can already tell, we’re big fans of frozen veggies. They’re tasty, easy to cook, and pair well with plenty of other ingredients. According to chefs, they are an essential staple for every freezer, and they’re built to last you a long time.
Vegetables like broccoli, peas, and green beans might be added to pasta for a nutritional boost, and they taste wonderful as a side dish with just about any meal.
One way I use frozen veggies is by cooking them in a pan for a couple of minutes, then adding some eggs on top and leaving everything on the stove for a bit longer. You can season it with salt, pepper, and a bit of parsley, and you’ll have a nutritious and delicious meal in no time!
