This past month we have been sharing how we each like to do meal planning. To see how Christine and Justine like to do meal planning, check out their blogs here and here.

In addition to the ideas Christine and Justine have shared, I also like to make and freeze main dishes ahead of time. On occasion, I like to spend a Saturday morning making 4-5 main dishes to put in the freezer. Then when I’m making my meal plans for the next few weeks, I can include a meal from the freezer.

Since my kids went back to school this past week, now is a good time for me to get some meals in the freezer.

Here are some of our Spend Smart. Eat Smart. recipes that freeze well.

• Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Bake
• Sweet and Sour Rice
• Ham and Brown Rice
• Mexican Chicken Soup
• Meatloaf

For more recipes, check out the Freezes Well section of Spend Smart. Eat Smart.