Honey baked ham and roasted turkey breast are a winning team when it comes to entertaining for the holidays or big gatherings of friends and family. Honey baked hams can be served and prepared in so many different ways. Bone-in, deboned, spiral ham, sliced ham, and whole honey baked ham. If you’re shopping or preparing …
The taste of butter melting into a thick slice of warm, freshly baked bread is pure comfort. So simple, yet so delicious. Bread is a staple food worldwide and is incredibly versatile in its uses in both sweet and savory cooking. Unfortunately, bread already starts to lose moisture just a few hours after baking. This …
Tofu, also known as bean curd, is a vegetarian source of protein. This great meat substitute unfortunately doesn’t last very long. Once opened, tofu will not last more than 3 to 5 days. The good news is that it can be frozen to prolong its shelf life. When freezing tofu, you will need to remove …
Basil is a fragrant herb used mostly in savory dishes. It is used raw or cooked in a green salad, pasta, pizza, sauces, chicken dishes, and fruit salad. If you have more basil on hand than you can use, don’t let this delicious herb go to waste. Preserve basil by freezing it before it starts …
Although not quite the same as wheat spaghetti, spaghetti squash does make for a great gluten-free, vegetable pasta substitute. This type of winter squash has a mild flavor that allows it to be paired with a variety of sauces, spices, and herbs. Spaghetti squash is best frozen cooked after which the flesh pulls apart to …
The best way to get the most out of your grocery budget is often to buy in bulk. That means buying a large pocket of potatoes instead of buying them loose or ready prepared. Even though potatoes have a longer shelf life than most fresh produce, a big pocket of potatoes can still be too …
Apple pie is a well-loved dessert or tea-time treat. Its sweet, slightly tart, and fruity flavor is complemented by the warmth of cinnamon spice and a soft crunch of pastry. Served with cream or vanilla ice cream, it is the perfect balance of all things delicious. The good news is that no apple pie leftovers …
When it comes to fresh garden herbs, a little goes a long way. Cilantro is no different. With a very pronounced bright flavor, one cilantro bunch is enough for a few dishes. If you are harvesting from your garden or purchased a large amount from the store, preserve cilantro by freezing the herbs before they …
Hummus is rich, creamy, and full of good nutrition. This delicious and popular chickpea dip is easy to make at home but sadly doesn’t last very long. Homemade hummus will only last up to 5 days in the refrigerator. So, what do you do if you’ve made or bought a big batch that you can’t …
Chicken noodle soup represents a hearty bowl of foodie comfort. A homemade chicken noodle soup recipe often yields large batches of soup. Unless you are feeding a large family or guests, you are likely to have some leftovers. Don’t let any of your soup go to waste. It is the perfect, anytime ‘meal-in-bowl.’ Freezing soup …
