Freezing & Storing Food

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.

We hate to say it, but summer will be over before we know it. Now is the time to preserve some of the season’s gems like tomatoes, peaches, corn, and peppers. Preserving isn’t just about canning, though. Here are some tips for freezing, pickling, making sauces, and more.Berries: Berries may be frozen, of course, but our favorite way to preserve their flavor is in a shrub syrup, which you can use in sodas, cocktails, and salad dressings. Vinegar is also a great option for berries.

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!

The hack involves storing whole avocados in water.

Trying this ASAP.

The best method for storing mushrooms not only kept them free of slime and mold, it actually made the mushrooms taste better too.

Because sandwiches are the ultimate make-ahead meal.

Do this as soon as you get home from the grocery store and your berries will stay fresh.

One of the smartest strategies for serving homemade meals all week long is already in your kitchen: It’s using your freezer.

Once you have garlic butter in the your freezer, you'll never have a dull dinner again.

Think big this Thanksgiving, even if your holiday table is small. Your future self will thank you.

A little prep goes a long way.

And it's not calling out for delivery.

You're going to treat them a little like school lunch, okay?

And it comes from one of our editor's moms.

It's one of the best meal-prep tips I picked up from my mom.

It's also one of the more expensive ingredients in your kitchen.

Please don't just throw it in the freezer, we beg of you!

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.

It's a true win-win — it saves me money and lets me reduce waste at the same time.

Stock your freezer without wasting food months later.

Trust me. We tried them all and yes, there really is a best way to freeze a banana.

Your freezer is a culinary time capsule where summer can be remembered all winter long.

Our favorite tool for the job might surprise you!

It's a game-changer for weeknight dinners.

All the broccoli basics for your favorite lil tree.

It's simple but makes all the difference.

This is one smart and long-lasting vegetable!

Make a fruit-filling frisbee and reap the rewards later.

If you've ever bought Persian cucumbers, this has most likely happened to you.

While honey has an exceptionally long shelf-life, it isn't completely spoil-proof.

Freezing is the best way to preserve those perfectly ripe strawberries.

How many mistakes are you making?

So you can bake a cake and eat it all too.

I'll never store my herbs any other way.

This goes for all types of milk.

And how to fix them.

When frozen properly, they can last for up to a year.

So easy, so smart!

Fact: Most cakes do not need to be refrigerated.

It's time to lean into this freezer staple.

If you ask me, frozen vegetables are the ultimate convenience food.

Freezing is the best way to hang on to bananas that are ripening faster than you can use them up.

You probably have it in your pantry.

It's done before the coffee is even ready!

I'm not crying, you're crying.

This is perfect for Super Bowl Sunday.

Here are smart suggestions for keeping all kinds of leftovers both safe and tasty — from extra pancakes to cooked rice.

Try it after you're all done making leftover sandwiches.

'Tis the season to start stocking up.

The last thing you want after your holiday gathering is everyone getting sick.

Picked a bushel? Learn how to keep them fresh for months, and get some ideas for cooking with them.

The stock is easy to remove, and in amounts that recipes tend to call for.

Don't let a single ounce go to waste.

Before you put that fresh fruit or veggie in the freezer, read this.

Honestly mad I didn't think of this sooner.

With the right tools anyone can learn to can food in an afternoon.