Freezer Week

2020 Is the Year of the FreezerPeople
If banana bread and sourdough are the “it” dishes of pandemic life, then freezers are the “it” appliance.
Rachel Tepper Paley
Aug 11, 2020
We Tried 30 Different Frozen Dinners at Trader Joe’s. These Were Our 5 Favorites.Groceries
Is your favorite on the list?
Julian Montijo
Aug 7, 2021
5 Easy-to-Steal Freezer Tips from Professional OrganizersKitchen
Zones!
Ashley Abramson
Aug 6, 2021
5-Ingredient Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Is an Easy Dinner Win Recipes
This family-friendly dinner goes straight from freezer to Instant Pot.
Patty Catalano
Jun 20, 2021
Freeze a Batch of Instant Pot Tomato Soup Before Summer EndsRecipes
It's the very best way to preserve summer tomato flavor.
Patty Catalano
Aug 31, 2020
A Freezer Stash of Instant Pot Meatballs Is a Gift to Your Future SelfRecipes
Prep and freeze now for easy eating later.
Patty Catalano
Aug 31, 2020
I Tried a Dozen Popsicle Molds and These Were, Hands-Down, the BestTools
This set is extra perfect if you have kids.
Ashley Poskin
Aug 23, 2020
Ice Cube Trays Seem Simple Enough — And Yet Kitchn Editors Have Lots of OpinionsTools
These are the ones that got ridiculous amounts of love during a recent heated discussion.
Lisa Freedman
Aug 20, 2020
This Freezer-Friendly Subscription Service Changed My Breakfast Game ForeverGroceries
Pea protein for breakfast? Actually, yes please!
Sholeen Damarwala
Aug 20, 2020
I Tried Every Bag of Frozen Orange Chicken I Could Get My Hands On — Here’s the Best OneGroceries
The winner, not surprisingly, already has a huge fan base.
Patty Catalano
Aug 19, 2020
The One Surprising Thing You Should Never, Ever FreezeSkills
It's also one of the more expensive ingredients in your kitchen.
Meghan Splawn
Aug 17, 2020
10 Ingredients That You Should Always Buy Frozen Instead of FreshGroceries
Why buy fresh when you can buy frozen? No, this is not a typo.
Lauren Masur
Aug 17, 2020
How to Freeze and Defrost Every Type of MeatSkills
Please don't just throw it in the freezer, we beg of you!
Meghan Splawn
Aug 15, 2020
How To Make Russian Pelmeni, the Meat-Filled Dumplings Everyone Should Stock in Their Freezer
With these tiny round dumplings on hand, you're just five minutes away from the most delicious bowl of comfort.
Alissa Timoshkina
Aug 15, 2020
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Aldi’s Super-Popular Mama Cozzi’s Pizza
Groceries
Do you have any burning questions about Aldi's popular Mama Cozzi pizzas?
Lauren Masur
Aug 15, 2020
The Biggest Mistakes People Make with Their Freezers, According to Appliance Repair Pros
Tips from The Kitchn
Most freezers are either too full or too empty!
Geraldine Campbell
Aug 15, 2020
How to Fill a Freezer with Food: The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Gift
Freezer Week
What does it mean to really stock a freezer? From choosing recipes to shopping to organizing the freezer, this step-by-step guide shows you how it's done.
Patty Catalano
Aug 15, 2020
The Brilliant, Low-Effort Way to Always Have Pizza at a Moment’s Notice
Bonus: It supports your local businesses!
Meghan Splawn
Aug 14, 2020
The Very Best Glass and Plastic Containers for Freezing Food
Freezer Week
The containers you use to freeze leftovers matter more than you might think.
Lisa Freedman
Aug 14, 2020
I Tried the Frozen Pudding Pop Hack from Reddit (and I Get Why It Went Viral)
You're just one ingredient away from summer's greatest treat.
Amelia Rampe
Aug 14, 2020
I Organized My Messy Freezer with a Single Trip to the Dollar Store
Before & After
The "after" photo is so satisfying.
Ashley Poskin
Aug 14, 2020
We Tried 6 Methods for Defrosting Chicken and Found the Best Way
Skills Showdown
Because there's nothing worse than realizing you forgot to defrost the chicken for dinner.
Jesse Szewczyk
Aug 14, 2020
3 Surprising Things a Well-Prepared Cook Always Keeps in the Freezer
Freezer Week
They're NOT groceries.
Lisa Freedman
Aug 13, 2020
This $6 Tiny Ice Cube Tray Is the Best Thing I’ve Ever Purchased in the Middle of the Night
Freezer Week
I bought them in the middle of the night after my son was born, and I 100% do not regret the purchase.
Lauren Kodiak
Aug 13, 2020
I Tried Every Family-Sized Frozen Dinner at Aldi. Here Are the Best 3.
Groceries
Has your family ever tried these frozen meals?
Patty Catalano
Aug 13, 2020
How to Make a Freezer Inventory (That You'll Actually Keep Up-to-Date)
Freezer Week
It's oh-so-important. And not that hard!
Geraldine Campbell
Aug 13, 2020
To Picard with Love: How France’s Frozen Wonderland Became My Lockdown Hero
Freezer Week
Imagine the frozen aisle at Trader Joe’s — the frozen chests plus the small assortment of snacks, chips, and canned goods organized on top — and multiply that by five and you get Picard.
Eileen W. Cho
Aug 13, 2020
10 Freezer-Friendly Cookie Doughs to Prep Now and Treat Yourself to Later
From chocolate chip and oatmeal raisin to shortbread and pinwheels, these are the 10 best cookie doughs to freeze.
Patty Catalano
Aug 13, 2020
Is the 2-Ingredient Trader Joe’s Ice Cream Hack Actually Good? I Tried It to Find Out.
It looked too good to be true.
Kelli Foster
Aug 13, 2020
The $4 Find That Has Majorly Improved My Freezer’s Ice Situation
Freezer Week
Target for the win.
Meghan Splawn
Aug 12, 2020
Greek-Style Lemon Chicken and Potatoes Is a 5-Ingredient Win
We're living for these lemon-soaked potatoes.
Patty Catalano
Aug 12, 2020
The 5 Reasons Your Freezer Is Always a Hot Mess — And What to Do About It
Freezer Week
Are you an over-optimistic freezer?
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 12, 2020
It’s Hot. Five-Ingredient Fudge Pops Are Here for You.
Most Wanted
If you haven't made homemade fudge pops yet, what are you waiting for?
Sheela Prakash
Aug 12, 2020
15 Incredible Upgrades for Frozen Pizza
Frozen pizza can be a super satisfying meal with just a few upgrades.
Lia Picard
Aug 11, 2020
Help! I’m Shopping for a New Fridge — Which Type of Freezer Combo Is Best?
Freezer Week
We got one of the top gear pros in the biz to weigh in on the major options.
Sharon Franke
Aug 11, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Chest Freezers
Freezer Week
Our top pick is actually in stock RIGHT NOW!
Sharon Franke
Aug 11, 2020
We Tried Every Single Frozen Tot We Could Find — These Are Our Favorites
Groceries
You can't go wrong with frozen tots. But if we had to choose a winner...
Danielle Centoni
Aug 11, 2020
Instant Pot Lemon Garlic Butter Pork Tenderloin Is Tender, Juicy Perfection
When you just can't face another boneless, skinless chicken breast, let this flavorful pork dinner take the lead.
Patty Catalano
Aug 11, 2020
2020 Is the Year of the Freezer
Freezer Week
If banana bread and sourdough are the “it” dishes of pandemic life, then freezers are the “it” appliance.
Rachel Tepper Paley
Aug 11, 2020
Freezer Burn Sucks. Here Are 5 Ways to Prevent It.
Stock your freezer without wasting food months later.
Christine Gallary
Aug 10, 2020
The 9 Best Vegetables to Keep in the Freezer, According to a Dozen Nutritionists
Groceries
Frozen veggies are just as nutritious as fresh!
Rebecca Jaspan
Aug 10, 2020
This Is the Quickest Frozen Strawberry Margarita You’ll Ever Make
You're just two ingredients away from the easiest boozy thirst-quencher.
Sheela Prakash
Aug 10, 2020
The Single Best Way to Get Rid of Bad Smells in Your Freezer
Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn
Plus, a few ways to prevent these odors in the first place.
Shifrah Combiths
Aug 9, 2020
The Weirdest Way to Freeze Bananas Is Also the Best
Skills Showdown
Trust me. We tried them all and yes, there really is a best way to freeze a banana.
Meghan Splawn
Aug 8, 2020
The Best New Frozen Foods We Found at Costco This Summer
Groceries
Costco's expansive freezer section is filled with enough options to take you into the next Ice Age.
Patty Catalano
Aug 7, 2020
9 of the Best New Frozen Groceries at Aldi
Groceries
Lemonade bars, soft pretzels, quinoa bowls, and more!
Patty Catalano
Aug 3, 2020