Yes, specifics are best. And, it doesn't mean than 15 year old postings are bad - there's a lot of good stuff there. You can go to the top and Search in Cooking or Advice and get a lot of responses to what you want - like "freeze ahead" or "Vegetarian Main", or "Two Servings"

Other places to look on the web include "Mexican vegetarian" - not much pasta there, and "Meatless Meals for Lent" , and "Make Ahead Meals".

You can also go to a vegetarian & vegan cooking site. There are a lot of specialized cooking forums, such as pizza and ethnic foods, but this one here is more generalized.

Nancy, I too am retired and alone. I quickly found that pre-made, commercial food was high in salt and expensive for what I got. I am a good cook if I put my mind - and energy - into it, so I started making regular meals and freezing at least one extra meal from what I had made. Soups and stews are especially useful, which I usually freeze in wide-mouth, quart canning jars that can be popped in the microwave to at least defrost.... and even heat up. When I make a cake I try to freeze part of it for future reference. Cutting things into portion size and separating a little bit before freezing helps remove only one piece for a snack or dessert.

Also, the butchers at my local market and Whole Foods all know me as the woman who buys 1 small piece of meat and will sometimes tease me by showing me something itty-biity.

And, I'm always ready to go out to eat if someone suggests it, and, I always bring home a 'doggy-bag' that goes straight into the garage freezer as I pass-by on my way in the house. Those always come in handy when I'm not into cooking.

As to recipes to share with you: I think anything you want specifically you'll need to ask for... as suggested by others.

If you're on Facebook there are many good cooking sites. Pinterest also has many sources, seek and ye shall find! I'm happy to make suggestions!

I like chowhound.

Thanks all. Kate, I do have a hubby who would eat burritos 3x per day if it weren't for me! ;) This is part of the reason I try to do more healthy fare and doing an occasional vege dish.

I usually cook 6 days a week.

I'm trying to build up a freezer section so I can just make a salad and call it done at least one day a week.

So far I have eggplant parm, several soups, meatloaf, chicken alfredo, taco pie, beef stroganoff.

I know I can get something if I ask, I was just frustrated going into forums and finding 10-15 YO posts. Nancy

Having some health issues, there are nights cooking is the last thing I want to do. The top shelf of my freezer is ready-made meals that I can "POOF"(pull out of freezer). Tomorrow I am making a pork loin roast. The gravy is left over from the last roast and I have potato dumplings in there also. Any leftover roast will be wrapped in foil and then sealed in the Foodsaver, as will any gravy. I have pot roast, lamb shank stew, beef shank Provencal, seafood chowder, pulled pork, sliced beef for french dip/Italian beef sandwiches, meat loaf and cabbage rolls.

Stuffed peppers freeze well and extra steaks can be sliced to use for a salad. And don't forget chicken breasts.

I would recommend a vacuum sealer to protect your meals. You can freeze in portions and even heat in the bags.

So, welcome and ask your questions.

Nancy, I try to make a double batch of favorites and freeze half, so when I'm in a rush and haven't planned ahead, I have things to haul out and warm up.

I freeze soup and muffins, chili and cornbread, peppers and onions for steak sandwiches, sloppy joe filling, homemade bread, biscuits, scones, quiche, cookie dough, smoothie "freezer packs" for the kids, unbaked pie crusts, lots of things. I also make my own mixes for things like pancakes, brownies, taco seasoning, hot chocolate, it saves me a lot of time when I'm in a rush.

Annie

pkramer....I like POOF! Also, I've been using a foodsaver for years, mostly for stuff from the garden. Since moving into town I'll be just having a fresh garden to pick from, not all the sauces etc. Nancy

If you like stews and soups, I make those in larger batches and package them in corning ware soup mugs. I'm on a restricted diet, but it gives me plenty of options if I don't feel like making my meal or a different one for DH.

Thanks guys! Now I just have to defrost and rearrange my freezer! Nancy

Compumom, I use a foodsaver which allows me to freeze my soups etc flat so I can stack them. My sister asks for a slab-0-soup when she's not feeling well.

Also, the slab-Os defrost faster! Nancy