Freezing & Storing Food

No more smushed cake and smeared frosting!

Here's how to make it last as long as possible before and after you open it.

Three words: Thaw. The. Turkey.

Whether you're making your pies ahead for Thanksgiving or you want to preserve the leftovers, we have answer for you.

Here's what you need to know as we head into cookie season.

Avoid these mistakes and you'll have holiday cookies to reach for all season long.

The secret for successful holiday baking? Always be prepared.

It'll save you time, money, and your sanity.

They can keep for weeks or even months when properly stored.

Make them last with our handy storage tips.

This is the best way to make sure they're prepped and ready for all of your future side dishes.

Keep your kale from wilting by storing it properly in the fridge — or even freezing it up to a year.

Enjoy them all year long with our step by step guide.

Your BLT will thank you.

Learn how to properly store grapes for maximum freshness.

The only thing you need is already in your refrigerator!

A true win-win!

Get ahead in the kitchen.

Yes, you can freeze mashed potatoes. Here's how.

Yes, you can — and should — freeze carrots. Here's why and how.

Cut down on food waste and always have Brussels on hand for tasty recipes.

They'll be good as new even weeks later!

Get ahead on party prep or make sure leftovers don't go to waste.

Whether it's raw or cooked, these are the two best methods for preserving it in the freezer.

Whether you made it (or bought it) ahead or have leftovers, here's how to safely store pecan pie.

Here's the absolute best way to freeze lasagna.

We consulted the official tomato expert for all the details.

For all you garlic lovers out there!

You'll always have meals ready to go with these tips.

Got tomatoes?

It kept them fresh for more than two weeks!

The answer depends on how long your summer rolls need storing.

Do you know what they are?

Hold onto the flavor of peak-season produce all year long with our handy guide.

Keep that summertime bounty looking and tasting beautiful.

Thank us later.

When you finally get tired of eating fresh summer corn, freeze it.

This is the best way to keep them fresh and prevent them from sticking together.

These are the two best ways to do it!

These are the two easiest ways to make your mint last.

It's easy and it makes a big difference.

Pickles last a long time — but not forever.

Sometimes, it’s the little things that make the most significant difference.

Freezing lettuce works if you follow this simple rule.

Here's how to do it so they don't get soggy.

Don't let those mushrooms go to waste — do your future self a favor and freeze them.

Because there's nothing worse than buying fresh strawberries only for them to go to waste.

And it doesn't cost a thing!

I always get a little overzealous during peak peach season. Their beautiful hue draws me in, then their perfume seduces me into a stupor, and the next thing I know I’m leaving the farmers market with a full peck of peaches. A peck is nearly 15 pounds, so once my stupor fades away, I realize there is no way my family can eat that many peaches before they go bad (although we’ve tried).I prefer to peel my peaches before freezing because it makes them more versatile to use later.

Yes! Here's how to do it so it lasts for up to a year.

Hint: It's similar to how you store fresh flowers.

Turns out the best place to store cucumbers isn't where I thought it was. How about you? Do you know the right place to keep your cukes?

No more spoiled berries!

It has nothing to do with lime, the pit, or plastic wrap.

Here's everything you need to know about the best way to store eggs and how to tell if eggs are still good.

Yes, sometimes it's OK to break the rules.

You can refrigerate it for weeks or freeze it even longer — here's how to keep it tasting as fresh as the day you made it.

And one tip on how to bring it back to life when it begins to wilt.

Have some extra homemade frosting? Here's how to store and use it.

Spoiler alert: You use at least one of them every single day!