Cooking a turkey for holiday celebrations is a big job and a time-consuming procedure. Thankfully, leftover turkey can be frozen which means none of your hard work is wasted, saving you money and loads of time in the future. Ready cooked turkey can be incorporated into many different dishes, from turkey sandwiches to salads, pasta, …
Fresh ginger root has a strong and slightly spicy taste. It brings a big punch of flavor to both sweet and savory dishes from curry to stir-fry and baked desserts. Using fresh ginger is generally preferred over using the dried, powdered version, however, fresh ginger does not last that long and will easily dry out …
During the winter months, oranges abound, making them well-priced and easily available. These slightly sweet and juicy citrus fruits are popular in desserts and savory dishes and can be prepared in a myriad of ways. Purchasing oranges out of season can be expensive and the quality of the fruit will likely not be as good. …
Blueberries have gained popularity as a superfood with many health benefits. These blue-purple berries are versatile in both sweet and savory dishes, raw or cooked. Being mainly a summer berry, blueberries can be expensive during other times of the year. Luckily, blueberries can be frozen and enjoyed for many months after the harvesting season has …
Cherries are deep red spheres of popping fruity flavor harvested during the summer months. Being seasonal fruits makes purchasing imported varieties during other times of the year very expensive. The good news is that you can freeze cherries to prolong their shelf life. This makes it possible to enjoy summer goodness year-round and also allows …
Smooth and silky, cream cheese frosting strikes the perfect balance between sweet, creamy, and slightly tangy. Popular as a topping on carrot cake and red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting is a favorite when it comes to decorating baked treats. Unfortunately, it does not have a long shelf life due to the addition of the …
Cranberry sauce undoubtedly conjures up thoughts of the holidays. Sweet or slightly tart, cranberry sauce is generally served as a condiment but can be incorporated into many savory and sweet dishes. If you have leftover cranberry sauce after your holiday festivities, don’t worry because you can freeze it to prevent waste and enjoy it again …
Rich, creamy, and cheesy, Alfredo sauce is the perfect addition to a hearty pasta meal. With its high dairy content, Alfredo sauce does not have a long shelf life which means that any leftovers can easily go to waste if not used within a few days. Cream and dairy-based dishes don’t usually get a good …
The mild and slightly sweet taste of sweet potato makes it a versatile vegetable suitable to use in both savory and sweet dishes. Sweet potato can be baked, fried, boiled, steamed, mashed, and even used as a pie filling. Sweet potato is a chunky vegetable so you may find yourself preparing more than you actually …
These crispy green spears make for a delicious quick-fix meal, side dish, or snack. Asparagus can be eaten raw or cooked and prepared in a variety of different ways. Asparagus is a seasonal spring vegetable which can make it expensive to buy out of season. The good news is that you can preserve asparagus in …
