Shake the Bag

It might sound silly, but shaking a bag of frozen veggies or frozen fruit will tell you a lot about the contents inside. If the individual pieces feel loose, that’s a good sign. However, if you notice veggies or fruit are grouped in one larger frozen chunk, it might be an indication that they have been thawed at some point and then frozen again. You want to avoid this type of frozen food package because the quality has likely deteriorated.

Inspect the Packaging

Always make sure to inspect the packaging before you place the frozen food item in your cart. Any sign of damage, like tears, holes, and lack of lid or seal means that the food inside might be compromised. Flawed packaging can often lead to freezer burns, which will negatively affect the texture and the taste of the food.

Feel the Food

Don’t be afraid to feel the frozen food you are buying. It should be completely solid and shouldn’t give under the gentle pressure of your fingers. If it’s not, skip that package and go for another one.

Always Go for the Back of the Freezer

When picking up frozen food, get the one that is stored in the back of the freezer to get the best quality. The temperature is more stable there compared to the front of the freezer, meaning there is less chance it was partially thawed at some point.   

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Stews and Dals

Often if you make dal with lentils or any other kind of stew, you’ll be making a big pot. That means you’ll have lots of leftovers, which you might not feel like eating all week long. In this case this is a meal that heats back up perfectly–just freeze in a plastic container (NOT glass–it will shatter in the cold) and heat in a pot when you want to eat it. The one thing to keep in mind is that these dishes often include potatoes and chunks of potato often don’t reheat well, so consider skipping them if you can.

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Breaded Chicken

Breaded and fried foods like schnitzel or breaded tofu are particularly good for freezing because they get crispy and yummy when reheated in the oven. They are also good for freezing because they are individual pieces, so you can take out and heat up exactly how much you like.

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Cooked Vegetables

You can buy frozen vegetables if you like, but freezing them is even better for a few reasons. If you’ve got time to cook, you can cook exactly the vegetables you like with the spices and flavors you like. It’s also cheaper to buy vegetables and cook them yourself than to buy them frozen. You can then warm them back up in the oven or put them into other meals you’re cooking without waiting around for them to cook through.

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Use Plastic Bags

Avoid using glass containers as they can crack from the temperature change. You can get special freezer bags or use resealable plastic containers, depending on the type of food you want to freeze.

Individual Portions

Before freezing, divide your food into smaller portions that are good for one or two people. This will prevent food waste and help your food defrost faster.

Remove Air

Remember to remove the excess air from bags or containers to reduce freezer burn. A vacuum sealer might be a good investment if you prep and freeze a lot of food.

Freeze Cold Foods

If you want to put the soup leftovers from lunch in the freezer, make sure it’s cold before you do it. Putting hot food in the freezer is a potential health hazard.

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Garlic

It’s pretty easy to store garlic in the freezer and you can do it however it’s the most convenient for you. You can freeze whole bulbs, cloves, or chopped garlic packed in plastic bags.

Apples

Apples freeze well, but we don’t typically think about storing them in the freezer. It’s easy to store them whole or sliced, depending on what you plan to do with them later.

Eggs

You can freeze the leftover egg yolks or whites after baking so you can use them later. A small container such as an ice cube tray is perfect for this.

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It Doesn’t Require Preservatives

The low temperatures in the freezer preserve the food so no added preservatives are needed, which makes frozen food a healthy option.

Freezing Doesn’t Take Away the Nutrients

Despite some popular myths, freezing food won’t remove any of the nutrients from it. It’s completely safe to do!

Frozen Food Can Change Quality Over Time

Though it will stay edible for a long time, frozen food may change taste and quality if it stays in the freezer for months or years.

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Shake the Bag

It might sound silly, but shaking a bag of frozen veggies or frozen fruit will tell you a lot about the contents inside. If the individual pieces feel loose, that’s a good sign. However, if you notice veggies or fruit are grouped in one larger frozen chunk, it might be an indication that they have been thawed at some point and then frozen again. You want to avoid this type of frozen food package because the quality has likely deteriorated.

Inspect the Packaging

Always make sure to inspect the packaging before you place the frozen food item in your cart. Any sign of damage, like tears, holes, and lack of lid or seal means that the food inside might be compromised. Flawed packaging can often lead to freezer burns, which will negatively affect the texture and the taste of the food.

Feel the Food

Don’t be afraid to feel the frozen food you are buying. It should be completely solid and shouldn’t give under the gentle pressure of your fingers. If it’s not, skip that package and go for another one.

Always Go for the Back of the Freezer

When picking up frozen food, get the one that is stored in the back of the freezer to get the best quality. The temperature is more stable there compared to the front of the freezer, meaning there is less chance it was partially thawed at some point.   

The post Shaking the Bag and Other Tips for Buying Frozen Food appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Stews and Dals

Often if you make dal with lentils or any other kind of stew, you’ll be making a big pot. That means you’ll have lots of leftovers, which you might not feel like eating all week long. In this case this is a meal that heats back up perfectly–just freeze in a plastic container (NOT glass–it will shatter in the cold) and heat in a pot when you want to eat it. The one thing to keep in mind is that these dishes often include potatoes and chunks of potato often don’t reheat well, so consider skipping them if you can.

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A post shared by Sugar and Spice | Food Blog (@sugarandspicebyshaheen)

Breaded Chicken

Breaded and fried foods like schnitzel or breaded tofu are particularly good for freezing because they get crispy and yummy when reheated in the oven. They are also good for freezing because they are individual pieces, so you can take out and heat up exactly how much you like.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Wings Over (@eatwingsover)

Cooked Vegetables

You can buy frozen vegetables if you like, but freezing them is even better for a few reasons. If you’ve got time to cook, you can cook exactly the vegetables you like with the spices and flavors you like. It’s also cheaper to buy vegetables and cook them yourself than to buy them frozen. You can then warm them back up in the oven or put them into other meals you’re cooking without waiting around for them to cook through.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Katie Healthy Seasonal Recipes (@healthyseasonal)

The post Good Meals to Freeze for Later appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Use Plastic Bags

Avoid using glass containers as they can crack from the temperature change. You can get special freezer bags or use resealable plastic containers, depending on the type of food you want to freeze.

Individual Portions

Before freezing, divide your food into smaller portions that are good for one or two people. This will prevent food waste and help your food defrost faster.

Remove Air

Remember to remove the excess air from bags or containers to reduce freezer burn. A vacuum sealer might be a good investment if you prep and freeze a lot of food.

Freeze Cold Foods

If you want to put the soup leftovers from lunch in the freezer, make sure it’s cold before you do it. Putting hot food in the freezer is a potential health hazard.

The post You Can Basically Freeze Anything If You Know How appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

Garlic

It’s pretty easy to store garlic in the freezer and you can do it however it’s the most convenient for you. You can freeze whole bulbs, cloves, or chopped garlic packed in plastic bags.

Apples

Apples freeze well, but we don’t typically think about storing them in the freezer. It’s easy to store them whole or sliced, depending on what you plan to do with them later.

Eggs

You can freeze the leftover egg yolks or whites after baking so you can use them later. A small container such as an ice cube tray is perfect for this.

The post Waste Less Food By Keeping These Items in the Freezer appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

It Doesn’t Require Preservatives

The low temperatures in the freezer preserve the food so no added preservatives are needed, which makes frozen food a healthy option.

Freezing Doesn’t Take Away the Nutrients

Despite some popular myths, freezing food won’t remove any of the nutrients from it. It’s completely safe to do!

Frozen Food Can Change Quality Over Time

Though it will stay edible for a long time, frozen food may change taste and quality if it stays in the freezer for months or years.

The post 3 Cool Facts About Frozen Food appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.