How To Freeze

Wash and dry fresh, unbruised apples. Place dry apples on a cookie sheet without them touching each other. Clear a place in the freezer so the cookie sheet can stay upright without tipping the apples. Slide cookie sheet into freezer. Once the apples are completely frozen (about six hours for them to be frozen solid), …

Are you looking to save money by freezing baked beans to avoid waste, and stretch your dollars by freezing food? We have an FAQ for storage, steps and more here.

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If they’re freshly made, let the mashed potatoes cool completely. For leftovers, proceed to the next step.  Divide your mashed potatoes into a 1-cup portion and scoop them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.  Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap.  Slide it into the freezer for just overnight. Once completely frozen, quickly transfer the frozen …

Gently and thoroughly wash the fresh cabbages under running tap water then dry them. If you spot wilting or browning of your cabbages’ outer leaves, remove them.  Cut your cabbages into thin wedges or use a grater to shred them. Blanch the cabbages. Fill a pot with water and bring it to a boil.  Once …

Zucchini is one of the most versatile vegetables used in a variety of recipes.  Whether you use it for stuffing, sauteing, or baking a yummy zucchini fritter, or making some zoodles, zucchini adds the best flavors to every dish. So, if you have an abundance of zucchini, make sure you don’t let it go to …

Thanks to its nutritional benefits and quick cooking time, broccoli is a great veggie to have on hand. If you’re a fan of broccoli and want to enjoy your favorite veggie year-round, you must take the time to learn how to freeze broccoli for long-term storage. But what is the best way to freeze fresh …

Everyone loves freshly bought or picked blueberries and the burst of flavor they bring to a variety of dishes—be it pancakes, pie, or muffins. But you don’t have to worry when the blueberry season’s over—you can always buy enough to store for a few months and store them in your freezer. Many people don’t realize …

If you have cucumber vines in your garden, you probably already know that they produce a bountiful harvest every season.  Sometimes, they yield an overwhelming amount of fruit, leaving you with plenty of extra cucumbers on your hands.   So, what do you do with these extra cucumbers? Is there a way to store them …

Can you ever freeze cream cheese? If you’re anything like me, then you also have an inexplicable love affair with cream cheese! It’s just such a versatile and delectable ingredient. You can use it as a spread to layer on top of bagels and toast and have juicy fruits and crunchy nuts. Cream cheese can …

Sweet potatoes are an energy-packed treat that works both as a nutritious vegetable and a dessert. They’re known for being used in casseroles and other savory recipes, and also for making great pies and cakes.  That’s why it’s common to stock up on these unique vegetables and use them in different kinds of dishes. You …

If you haven’t cooked rhubarb before, you probably have a lot of questions about it.  What is rhubarb? How to use rhubarb? What does rhubarb taste like? How to freeze rhubarb? How to defrost frozen rhubarb? And so on…  Well, Rhubarb is a spring vegetable and looks a lot like celery. The interesting thing about …

Have you ever wondered, “Can you freeze yogurt?” However, whenever I used to make an impulsive (read: totally justified) buy like this in the past, I’d always be plagued with the worry that my precious yogurt would go bad!  This was when I sought to find different ways to store and preserve the yogurt that …

Tofu is made by curdling soy milk to form solid blocks. It is used in various recipes and some people enjoy it raw as well.  If you are a fan of tofu, you probably already know that once the tofu package in opened, tofu does not last for more than 3 to 5 days. So, …

  When I think of beautiful fall fruits and veggies, butternut squash always pops up in my mind! My love for this beautiful fruit is abundant! It is famous as a vegetable in cooking more than as a fruit.  It’s just such a versatile fruit; you can use it in so many dishes such as …

If you have this burning question “Can you freeze carrots so that you can enjoy them all year long?”, then you have come to the right place! I love to munch on carrots, add them to a large variety of dishes, such as delicious veggie pies and stews, and prepare glazed carrots. What’s truly amazing …

If you’re a fan (read: diehard lover) of crabs, then you’ve come to the right place! I love crabs more than I’ve ever loved any other seafood. This is because they have such a unique flavor that tastes oh-so-good with creamy and buttery sauces.  Whether you cook them whole or cook only crab legs, they …

Rice and beans make an incredibly versatile and hearty meal. Growing up, my mom used to cook a huge batch of rice and beans every now and then for our family and we’d always have lots of leftovers.  At the time I never thought about how much time it took to cook this recipe or …

The best thing about cheese is that it has so many varieties that there is always something for everyone. Whether you prefer hard consistency or something creamier, you can have your fill with different types of cheeses.  I like most cheeses, so I always try new ones, and that’s how I discovered Velveeta cheese. The …