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Here at Brit + Co, we’re constantly on a mission to find ways to live healthier. We understand that life can get incredibly busy and sometimes frozen foods seem like the quick and easy way to go, but we also know that they’re filled with excess sodium and calories. So what’s the solution, you ask? Homemade versions! Here are 13 delectable frozen food recipes you can freeze ahead of time and enjoy on those crazy hectic days.
1. Light Jalapeño Poppers: Want to hear a joke? What do you call a nosy pepper? Jalapeño business! (via Gimme Some Oven)
2. Broccoli Cheddar Pockets: Just add a little bit of cheese and anything from broccoli to Brussels sprouts will taste like heaven. (via The Food Network)
3. Chicken Pot Pie: First we shared a vegetarian edition of the pot pie, and now we’re sharing the original. Yummo! (via Pillsbury)
4. Ricotta Cheese Ravioli: Ahh, the Italian classic. You might be surprised to learn that ravioli actually isn’t impossible to make at home. (via Everyday Occasions)
5. Baked Homemade Pizza Rolls: Now, these may not look exactly like the original pizza rolls, but it’s only because they’re better. Not only are these baked wonton wrappers a whole lot healthier, but they add a wonderful crunch to each bite. (via Back to Her Roots)
6. Chinese Orange Chicken: Yeah, that’s right. We’re hooking you up with this awesome orange chicken recipe. Now you won’t ever need to order takeout again. You’re welcome. (via The Daring Gourmet)
7. Garlic Cheese Bread: To quote the Wendy’s commercial, “That’s a whole lotta ciabatta.” (via Savory Sweet Life)
8. Baked Mozzarella Sticks: Mozzarella sticks and you go together like peanut butter and jelly. And when those mozzarella sticks are baked? It’s even better — like peanut butter and Nutella. (via The Comfort of Cooking)
9. Baked Black Bean Taquitos: If you’re looking for a quick lunchtime treat, these baked taquitos dipped in an avocado sauce will definitely hit the spot. (via She Knows)
10. Sweet Potato Parmesan Tater Tots: These tater tots are baked, made of sweet potatoes and come with a Sriracha dipping sauce. Ladies and gents, it doesn’t get much better than this. (via Half Baked Harvest)
11. Baby Bella Pizza Bites: Those Bagel Bites are out the window! Check out this super sophisticated mushroom version of the favorite treat. (via Quiche a Week)
12. Baked Chicken Nuggets: Put your frying pans away, everyone. While they may not be shaped like cool dinosaurs, these chicken nuggets will soon become a family favorite. (via Cooking Classy)
13. Baked Ziti: We’re clutching onto the last weeks of winter food with this warm and hearty dish. (via Spoon Fork Bacon)
Which frozen food would you tack on to the list? Tell us below!
Sonia is a determined, television-obsessed gal on a quest to find the best cinnamon waffles recipe out there. If she isn’t researching the latest fashion trends or avidly crafting, you can catch her curled up on the couch with a few (meaning a billion) cookies, watching the hilarious antics of Leslie Knope or Mindy Lahiri. Sonia loves writing for Brit + Co as much as she loves desserts, and is equally proud of her quirky, pop culture reference-filled Twitter feed.
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It can be intimidating to step out on your own and build a business from the ground up. As part of our collaboration with Office Depot, we're talking with Selfmade alum and solopreneur Colette Lawrence, the faith-based motivator and relationship builder behind The M.E.E. Movement, about ways in which women in business can find success.
B + C: How did you know M.E.E. Movement was your business to start?
The M.E.E Movement represents motivation, empowerment, and encouragement for women. It is what represents me. I did not know at first that it was my business to start, but then the thought of monetizing what I loved came to me. It scared me, however. I registered the business in July 2020 and have been slowly building my wings since.
B + C: What's one strategy that's helped you start your business?
Thinking through and researching what the requirements are to start my business, and then asking questions of people who are in the business. Not all advice worked; however, it helped me to figure out what I needed to do and not to do.
B + C: Did you always know life coaching would be your entrepreneurial path?
(Smiles) No, I did not. I 'stumbled" on it. I knew that people were always coming to me for advice and I found that I loved having conversations with them, especially with women, young and old.
B + C: What was your most valuable takeaway from Selfmade?
My most valuable takeaway was the first day of training: Get out of your own way. There were a lot of great moments and important takeaways from every presenter. However, getting out of my own way, pushing past doubts, was for me my most valuable takeaway. Doing something that I had never done before took courage. If I do not focus on what is happening with me mentally then I cannot deliver to my clients successfully.
B + C: What's one piece of advice you would give to female entrepreneurs on the brink of starting?
Get out of your head. You have something to offer. You have what you need to succeed so go ahead and do it.
B + C: How do you stay motivated?
I stay motivated by listening to music and listening to motivational speakers, and sometimes someone will just reach out and talk about the impact that I made in their life. That adds the extra juice or sauce I need to pummel through the day.
B + C: What's your best organizational tip?
Keep a diary and journal. It's the best way for me to keep organized and it also provides a source motivation as I record not only my "losses" but my wins as well.
B + C: Who inspires you in the entrepreneurial space?
Shirley Toliver – She motivates and empowers and makes me always want to show up.
B + C: What has receiving the Office Depot scholarship to Selfmade done to help you start or grow your business?
The scholarship was a blessing in that all the areas that were covered offered valuable information that I needed, from social media to HR. As a new business owner, I needed to know this to increase my own personal awareness in what it takes to run a successful business. The candidness of the presenters made it easy to see myself in their shoes and helped me to realize that I can also get there.
Thanks Colette! You can follow The M.E.E. Movement on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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