I cook large batches of food and then freeze them in individual serving sizes.  This works very well for extending the freezer time thereby allowing me to have a larger variety of stored items since I don't need to use items as quickly.  Side note is I freeze the meals in freezer safe boxes first and then remove them from boxes and seal; this makes it easier to store in large freezer boxes. I also use them to freeze things like 1/2 a chopped onion/pepper left over from recipe calling for 1/2 chopped onion/pepper