Freezer to microwave pots

[craigjm]

I am looking for re-usable microwave pots that can be frozen and are about the size of a large take away foil container. I want to be able to freeze portions and then put them straight in the microwave to cook which obviously isnt possible with the foil pots with paper lids. Any suggestions? Everything I see are sets of various sizes where I really want them all to be the same.

[Davi]

I got disposable plastic tub versions of the foil ones, from Asda I think. I've no idea if you're supposed to use them freezer to micro, but I never had a problem!

[Agrilla]

Lock & Lock

Also available from John Lewis, Amazon, Debenhams etc, but don't be tempted by cheap versions as they're mostly rubbish.

Edited by Agrilla on Sunday 19th May 13:52

[DocJock]

All sizes http://www.cater4you.co.uk/acatalog/plastic-take-a...

[calibrax]

1) Order a Chinese from somewhere that uses the plastic containers rather than foil ones.
2) Eat Chinese meal.
3) Wash containers and reuse as required.
4) Go back to step 1 when containers need replacing.

[craigjm]

DocJock said:

All sizes http://www.cater4you.co.uk/acatalog/plastic-take-a...

They look just the ticket! I guess the 500cc ones are the size you get in most take aways?

[smack]

Agrilla said:

Lock & Lock

Also available from John Lewis, Amazon, Debenhams etc, but don't be tempted by cheap versions as they're mostly rubbish.

I use those and 2nd that. Plus they don't leak, so you put soup in them and take it to work without having to worry about it leaking in your bag.

[Mobile Chicane]

smack said:

Agrilla said:

Lock & Lock

Also available from John Lewis, Amazon, Debenhams etc, but don't be tempted by cheap versions as they're mostly rubbish.

I use those and 2nd that. Plus they don't leak, so you put soup in them and take it to work without having to worry about it leaking in your bag.

Thirded. Lock-and-lock containers are excellent, if pricey.

I've tried the takeaway containers (Asda sell them at something six for £1) but I find they crack in the freezer.

However 'Ziploc' bags (the branded version with the double zipper) work quite well for freezing individual portions of fish / spag bol etc. When you're ready to cook, just open the top, place the bag in a dish and bung in the microwave.

If you're really stingy, you can wash and re-use the bags.

[Tango13]

Mobile Chicane said:

smack said:

Agrilla said:

Lock & Lock

Also available from John Lewis, Amazon, Debenhams etc, but don't be tempted by cheap versions as they're mostly rubbish.

I use those and 2nd that. Plus they don't leak, so you put soup in them and take it to work without having to worry about it leaking in your bag.

Thirded. Lock-and-lock containers are excellent, if pricey.

I've tried the takeaway containers (Asda sell them at something six for £1) but I find they crack in the freezer.

However 'Ziploc' bags (the branded version with the double zipper) work quite well for freezing individual portions of fish / spag bol etc. When you're ready to cook, just open the top, place the bag in a dish and bung in the microwave.

If you're really stingy, you can wash and re-use the bags.

4th'ed I have a microwave that should be covered by the SALT treaties and it can't touch one of those!

[grumbledoak]

Lock & Lock or Addis Clip and Close. I had both and standardized on the latter but there was nothing in it.

[Flibble]

Another recommendation for lock and lock - my lock and lock containers have outlasted several supermarket own versions.