Your freezer can help you tackle food waste, save money, and be a smarter cook.
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Thinking about tossing those wilted herbs in the trash?
They have a lot more life to give.
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Here are 10 food you probably didnt think you could freeze but absolutely can.
Luckily, buttermilk can be frozen for up to three months.
Just dont forget to label the container with the quantity of whites.
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If frozen as cubes, pop them out into a zip-top freezer bag once solid.
Defrost in the refrigerator before using inice creamorHollandaise sauce.
Again, defrost in the refrigerator before using for scrambles or in afrittata.
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For baking, simply peel and freeze them whole or broken in half.
Bananas can be frozen for up to three months.
Toss the scraps into a pot filled with water, simmer for an hour, and strain.
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Use the stock in soups and stews, and to makerisotto.
Slice your loaf, tuck the slices into a zip-top bag, and freeze for up to six months.
Note that the tofu might take on a pale yellow hue but it does not alter its flavor.
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Thaw the tofu in the refrigerator overnight and drain and press out any excess liquid.
Avocado
Avocados have a way of going from unripe to overripe quite quickly.
Once frozen, transfer the avocado to a zip-top bag for up to six months.
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to lend creamy richness.
While we dont recommend thawing it to pour into a glass and pair with dinner, its perfect forcooking.
Thats why freezing is a great solution.
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Chop up the fresh herbs and divide them among the wells of an ice cube tray.
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