November 2020

Radishes are a vegetable that don’t come up in dishes all that often, but they are surprisingly versatile. They are also very divisive. Radishes are definitely a “love ‘em or hate ‘em” kind of food. So you can’t always guarantee that people will eat them. If you’re in a position where you have an accidental […]

Fresh figs taste delicious with salads, go hand in hand with cheese, and can even be eaten by themselves as a nutritious snack, but what happens when you’ve got too many to eat all at once? As figs are so high in sugar, they can spoil pretty fast.   If you’re reading this article, it’s

Wondering if you can freeze Velveeta cheese? You’re in the right place! We’ve been busy researching all about this popular processed cheese, so just keep reading if you’re interested in learning more… What is Velveeta Cheese? In a nutshell, Velveeta cheese is a popular processed cheese that consists of a soft and smooth texture. It

I’m happy to say, yes! With a little bit of careful preparation, you can freeze your excess ricotta for use another day, saving you from an entire week of cannelloni and cheesy salads. Ricotta is a soft whey cheese, and soft cheeses are almost always suitable for freezing. They’re famous for holding their flavor well,

Yes!  The best thing about Tamales is how delicious they are. The second best thing about Tamales is how easy they are to make in big batches. The third best thing about Tamales is how easy they are to freeze.  Tamales traditionally take hours to cook, so making them in batches and freezing most of

Banana peppers are one of the most versatile vegetables in the world, perfect for adding that extra zest and brightness to summer meals. They are not considered a hot pepper like jalapenos or chili peppers, they have a moderate flavor to them with a mild hot aftertaste. These peppers are generally used as a light

Gravy is an integral part of many dishes, and people consider it sacrilegious to eat certain meals without it. We are here to tell you that you can freeze gravy if you have a lot left over. Gravy is traditionally made using the roasting juices from a joint of meat. There are 2 types: flour

Fruit is an important part of a healthy diet, with 5 pieces a day recommended (although not many of us adhere to that number, oops!) and if you’re going to eat fruit, it might as well be nice-tasting fruit, right? Oranges seem to be a favorite for many people, and it is no wonder! They’re

Fettuccine alfredo is one of the most delicious pasta dishes around. It is a creamy, carby delight but it is also very rich. If you make too much sauce or have some left over in the jar, you don’t want to just add more for the sake of it. This may spoil the dish which

We all use flour as a staple in our Western diets, whether all-purpose, whole-wheat, or gluten-free. All-purpose flour has a long shelf life, but other alternatives can go off within a matter of months. You can prevent this easily by freezing your flour!  Flour doesn’t go moldy like fresh produce, but it can turn rancid