Cooking with Melanie • Freezer Meal Workshop
Dinner still has to happen.
Shopping. Wrapping. School events. Practice. And somehow everyone still wants dinner. 😂
Spend a few hours prepping freezer meals now, and give yourself a head start on those busy holiday nights.
My self-paced freezer meal workshop pairs Pampered Chef flavor shortcuts with practical recipes and a plan to help you fill your freezer.
I earn a commission on Pampered Chef purchases made through me.
Coming soon • Prep in your own kitchen • No Facebook account needed
Give your future self a dinner plan.
Picture a busy night when you already have a meal prepped and waiting in the freezer. You still need to thaw and cook it—but the chopping, measuring, and “what are we having?” decision are already handled.
That’s what we’re working toward: everyday dinners with simple ingredients, good flavor, and less last-minute scrambling.
What You Get
Your purchase includes the Pampered Chef spice and sauce bundle, plus these workshop resources at no extra charge:
The recipes
- Recipes using your spice bundle
- Ingredient lists
- Step-by-step directions
The prep plan
- Grocery shopping list
- Equipment and supplies checklist
- Step-by-step prep order
- Recipe and prep PDF to save or print
The freezer help
- Freezing and storage instructions
- Thawing and cooking directions
- Adjusting quantities and portions for your household
- Prep videos as they’re added
Help from Me Along the Way
This workshop isn’t live, but you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. Message me with questions throughout the prep process, and I’ll help guide you through it.
What You Will Need
- Groceries: the ingredients on your shopping list
- Freezer storage: freezer bags or containers
- Kitchen supplies: the tools and prep supplies on your checklist
You provide these items yourself; they are not included with the spice bundle.
The final recipe lineup and bundle ordering details are coming soon.
Purchase disclosure: I’m an independent Pampered Chef consultant and earn a commission when you purchase through me.
Here’s how it works.
1. Get your bundle
Order the designated workshop bundle through me. I’ll send you the link to the workshop resource page once the resources are ready.
2. Gather your groceries
You provide your own groceries and supplies. Use the grocery list and equipment checklist to check what you already have, shop for the rest, and get your kitchen ready.
3. Prep on your schedule
Set aside a few hours for a prep session, or make a few meals at a time. Follow the recipe directions to label and freeze your meals.
When you’re ready for one, follow its thawing and cooking instructions and add any fresh sides listed in the recipe.
Your kitchen. Your schedule.
This is a self-paced online workshop. There’s no live session you have to attend and no Facebook group you have to join.
Your recipes and prep resources will be together on my website, so you can come back when it’s time for another freezer prep day. You’ll also get a downloadable PDF with the recipes and prep instructions to save or print. Videos will be added as they’re ready.
- Helpful for busy weeks when dinner keeps getting pushed to the last minute.
- Prep before the holiday rush—or use the plan any time your calendar fills up.
- Start with the recipes that fit your household and build from there.
A few things you might be wondering
Is the workshop an extra fee?
Access to the workshop resources is included when you purchase the designated Pampered Chef bundle through me. You provide your own groceries, freezer bags or containers, and kitchen supplies. These are not included with the bundle.
Who provides the groceries and supplies?
You provide your own groceries and supplies, including freezer bags or containers and the kitchen equipment listed in the prep checklist. Your bundle purchase includes the Pampered Chef spices and sauces in the bundle, plus access to the workshop resources.
Do I need special Pampered Chef tools?
The bundle is the purchase that includes workshop access. You can use the kitchen tools you already have; each recipe will list the equipment you’ll need.
Are these ready-to-eat meals?
You’ll prepare meals for the freezer and cook them later according to each recipe’s directions. Check the instructions ahead of time so you can plan for thawing, cooking, and any sides.
Do I need Facebook?
Nope! The recipes, lists, instructions, and available videos will be on my website.
A note about food safety: Please review recipe ingredients and product labels for food allergies and dietary needs. Follow each recipe’s storage, thawing, and cooking instructions, and use a food thermometer to check that meats reach a safe internal temperature.
Dinner without the drive-thru
Let’s fill your freezer before the holiday rush.
Want the bundle details or have a question before you start? Email me and we’ll get you pointed in the right direction.
Melanie • Independent Pampered Chef Consultant