Freezer meals aren’t only for large households — they’re perfect for small families too. In this post, we’ll show you how to halve recipes so they fit smaller family meals without waste. Quick tip: use a handy vegetable chopper for quicker prep and faster assembly.
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5 from 2 votes
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5 from 4 votes
This sheet-pan meal is quick to prepare, simple to clean up, and can be easily halved to produce just the right amount for a small family. It’s a reliable, crowd-pleasing option for freezer prepping as well.
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3 from 2 votes
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4 from 1 vote
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