Batch Cooking with the Anytime Freezer Tray Set
By Misen | Published: 2026-10-19
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to use the Misen Anytime Freezer Tray Set for efficient batch cooking, from freezing portions to reheating in Anyday dishes.
Quick answer
Use the Misen Anytime Freezer Tray Set to freeze single servings of soups, sauces, or cooked grains in 2-tablespoon or ½-cup portions, then thaw and reheat directly in your Anyday dishes.
Why portion size matters for batch cooking
Freezing in small, uniform portions makes it easy to grab exactly what you need for a meal without defrosting a large block. The Anytime Freezer Tray Set includes trays with 2-tablespoon and ½-cup cavities, so you can tailor portions to recipes or individual servings.
A common mistake is overfilling the trays, which can cause lids to pop off and spill in the freezer. Fill each cavity only to the rim, then press the lid firmly to create a seal.
Cooking and freezing directly in the trays
These sturdy silicone trays are oven-safe, so you can cook egg bites, mini muffins, or frittatas right in the cavities. After cooking, let the trays cool, then cover with the silicone lids and freeze. This saves you from transferring hot food to separate containers.
One trade-off: silicone trays are flexible, so they need a baking sheet for stability when moving them in and out of the oven or freezer.
Steps for batch cooking with the Anytime Freezer Tray Set
- 1. Prep and fill the trays: Choose your batch-cooked item—soup, sauce, cooked grains, or egg mixture. Spoon it into the 2-tablespoon or ½-cup cavities, filling each to the rim. Do not overfill, or the lids may not seal properly. Leave a small gap at the top of each cavity to allow for expansion during freezing.
- 2. Seal and freeze: Press the silicone lids onto each tray until they snap into place. Stack the trays flat in the freezer for at least 4 hours, or until fully solid. Once frozen, you can pop the portions out and store them in a labeled bag or container to free up the trays. Label bags with the contents and date so you can track what's in the freezer.
- 3. Thaw and reheat in Anyday dishes: Remove the desired number of frozen portions and place them in an Anyday dish. Microwave or oven-reheat according to your recipe. The silicone trays are also microwave-safe, so you can reheat directly in the tray if preferred. For faster thawing, run the tray under warm water for a few seconds to release the portions.
Product details
- Anytime Freezer Tray Set: These sturdy silicone freezer trays with silicone lids are the perfect complement to your Anyday dishes. Use them to cook, freeze, reheat, store, and repeat. You can go from freezer to microwave or oven without transferring food, reducing cleanup and keeping portions intact.
Anytime Freezer Tray Set
