Potatoes often come in such huge sacks, that it’s hard not to end up with too many. What is the best way to preserve them? Well, it’s probably freezing. But freezing completely raw potatoes is not a good idea (see also Freezing Boiled Potatoes). Rather, you will need to blanch them first. Here is everything you need to know in … Read More
Dry pasta is not something that first comes to mind when you think about freezing, but it definitely can be done. Whether you want to extend its shelf life or simply have no more room for storing it in your pantry, freezing dry pasta is a good option. Still, you should know that, unless you freeze it properly, you can … Read More
Beans are jam packed with vitamins and minerals and are also very cheap. What’s better than getting an economical meal that is nutritious? However, cooking dry beans can take hours and, although easy, can be frustrating as you have to check how they are cooking at regular intervals. You don’t really want to do this for just one meal, so … Read More
Mashed potatoes are one of the most epic side-dishes of all time. They are the safest choice for any dinner: they go well with everything and pretty much everybody likes them. This is also the reason why I often make too much, ending up with lots of leftovers. There are many fun ways to use up leftover mashed potatoes, but … Read More
It might not be a difficult dish to make, but pasta bake will surely win the hearts and stomachs of every dinner guest. But if you end up with leftovers, can you preserve them for another day? The answer is yes. When stored in the fridge, pasta bake leftovers will be edible for the next 4 to 5 days at … Read More
Pears are a versatile fruit. You can poach them in red wine for a delicious dessert. You can pair them with blue cheese in a salad. You can even just eat them as they come. However, is it possible to freeze pears? Maybe you think that all you have to do is slice a pear and then freeze it and … Read More
Most people don’t think about pasta as something that shouldn’t be frozen. But really, why not freeze pasta? When you’ve made too much, freezing might be a better option than trying to eat all of the leftover pasta over the next couple of days if you don’t really feel like it. So, can one freeze cooked pasta? Well, yes, you … Read More
Cream pies are the classics when it comes to desserts. They’re easy to make and are suitable for practically any occasion. But what to do if you’re left with tons of leftover cream pies? You’re probably wondering if you can freeze cream pies? And while that’s possible, you can’t expect a final result to be perfect. In this article though, … Read More
Banana pudding is a delicious dessert and one that lends itself to making larger batches. Is it possible to make banana pudding in advance and keep it in the freezer? Today, we cover everything you need to know in order to freeze banana pudding successfully. Is Freezing Banana Pudding A Good Idea? Freezing banana bread (see also Can You Freeze … Read More
Pudding is a delicious dessert whether served on its own or in a pie crust. You could even put it in between layers of a cake. There are also different types of pudding, the rich creamy milk-based pudding, rice pudding, bread pudding, and so many others. In this article, we will first focus on the creamy type of pudding before … Read More
