Tuesday, November 4, 2014

21 foods you didn't know you can freeze

1. Fresh corn on the cob

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Fresh corn can last the better part of a year if you get it in the freezer right away — husk and all.

2. Avocados for guacamole

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Wash and cut the avocados in half before peeling them. You can freeze the halves or peel and puree the avocado along with lemon juice and then store the mixture in a freezer for up to six months.

3. Hummus

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Hummus also freezes well. Place it in a freezer container and drizzle the top of the hummus with olive oil before sealing the container. Thaw it in the refrigerator for a day; then mix well before eating.

4. Garlic and Ginger

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Place crushed garlic in ice cube trays.

5. Chips

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6. Buttermilk for baking

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7. Flour

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Like many foods, flour lasts longer in the freezer. Surprised? Maybe not. But have you been keeping flour in your pantry all this time? That’s what we thought. Most bakers prefer to keep their flour frozen, as cold ingredients make for a flakier pastry crust.

8. Organic peanut butter

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9. Eggs without shells

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Crack your eggs and store them (without shells) for six to eight months in bags or in ice cube trays for use in recipes or for scrambled eggs. Just let them thaw in the fridge before using.

10. Cooked rice and pasta

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Freezer meals are nothing new, but you may be surprised to learn that you can also save time by cooking large batches of plain pasta or rice at once and freezing it in individual portions for later use. When you’re ready to eat, sprinkle with a bit of water and heat it up in the microwave.

11. Chicken broth

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Chicken broth doesn’t last very long in the fridge, but in the freezer it can last four to six months.

12. Pesto

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As with avocados, a pesto habit can get expensive. Luckily you can keep store-bought or homemade varieties in the freezer for months at a time. Just make sure the container isn’t too full or there won’t be room for expansion.

13. Pasta sauce

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14. Freeze & Preserve Fresh Herbs in Olive Oil

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more details here..

15. Tortillas

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Tortillas can be frozen well for months at a time. As they may dry out a bit, place them in the microwave in a damp paper towel briefly to revive them before preparing for a meal.

16. Homemade cookie dough

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17. Chocolate

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18. Bananas

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19. Potatoes

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20. Mushrooms

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Freeze mushrooms for pizza toppings or casseroles. They defrost quickly in the fridge.

21. Nuts

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You can freeze nuts and seeds to keep them fresh for baking and other needs. Best part? You don’t even have to defrost them.

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