Freezer Cooking Day: Pre-Party Version

We've just returned from vacation with some extra food, we are hosting a birthday party this weekend, and the freezer is looking empty. It's a good time to get some Freezer Cooking done!

The goals:

• I brought home a large amount of fresh baby spinach leftover from our beach trip that I need to use ASAP before it goes bad.
• I need to prepare for my son's birthday party to be held this Saturday.
• I have a large quantity of chicken bones/carcasses to be made into Bone Soup
• It would be nice (in addition to the necessities listed above) to marinate some meats and prepare some food for future meals, as August will be a busy month for us!

The Plan:

• A Wilted Spinach Freezer Cooking Experiment
• Mini Hamburgers (mix ingredients, form patties, and freeze raw--bake on day of party)
• Bean and Cheese Quesadillas (assemble and freeze for party)
• Bone Soup- Make and freeze
• Marinated Flank Steak
• Marinated Chicken
• Chicken Prep Experiment
• ETA: Basil Pesto (using fresh basil from our garden!)

I may add to this list as I figure out what else would make sense to make. Find more freezer cooking plan inspiration here!