Parmesan, or Parmigiano in Italian. It’s the pride of Northern Italy and one of the most popular cheeses worldwide. However, recipes rarely call for large amounts of this cheese which often leaves us with leftover parmesan. If you’ve already grated it, can you freeze it? The short answer is yes (found out about the details below) Is Freezing Grated Parmesan … Read More
If you are anything like me, you like to make soup in big pots. Sometimes all that soup gets eaten up – and sometimes it doesn’t. If it was potato soup in question, you might be wondering – canI freeze my potato soup leftovers? Is Potato Soup Freezer-Friendly? You probably know that potatoes are difficult to freeze (and if you … Read More
Pancakes are one of the most popular breakfast meals across the world. They’re quick and easy to make, and they taste like heaven. But the issue people face all the time when making pancakes is tons of leftover batter. Throwing away food should always be your last resort, so what should you do with it? If you’re thinking of freezing, … Read More
Portobello mushrooms are great for vegans and vegetarians as they have a meaty texture that is lacking in other types of mushrooms. You could even eat one like a burger in a bun. That’s not to say that meat-eaters won’t enjoy this mushroom as well. It is very versatile. You can stuff it, use it in stews and casseroles, and … Read More
Bread pudding is a comforting and satisfying dessert, a reminder of home and good food. It’s easy to make, and thankfully, it’s not difficult to freeze. That doesn’t mean that it freezes perfectly, however. Whether you should freeze bread pudding divides many opinions, and it’s not just based on personal preference. Exactly what changes will occur during the freezing and … Read More
Like most fruits, pomegranates are only in season during a certain time of the year, so the seeds can be difficult to get hold of out of season, especially if you live somewhere that doesn’t grow them. Pomegranates can be quite expensive even when they are in season, but they are packed full of nutrients and antioxidants. Even when you … Read More
Rice pudding is the perfect way to convince anyone to get a little more protein and iron into their diet, and it applies to fussy eaters of any age. But both milk and rice have their drawbacks, as temperature changes can cause dramatic or even unsafe changes within these vital rice pudding components. Freezing does change the texture of rice … Read More
Polenta is a staple of Italian cooking, specifically northern Italy. The main ingredient of polenta is corn, which has been ground into flour or meal. It still retains the sunny yellow color of corn, and has a sweet taste, making it perfect for baking and savory dishes alike. Uncooked, ground polenta can also be used to replace flour. Polenta has … Read More
You can absolutely freeze potatoes that you’ve cooked, but like with any frozen and then thawed food, it will change in texture than if you used it straight away. If you freeze the potatoes wrong, you can end up with soggy or grainy potatoes, rather than the perfect potatoes you actually wanted. Freezing cooked potatoes does cut down on the … Read More
Pineapple is a great fruit, but it can be difficult to prepare. If you’ve bought some on a whim, you may find yourself putting off actually using it, and now you haven’t got a huge amount of time before it goes bad, and you’ve got a lot to use. Maybe a recipe you were trying for the first time only … Read More
