Smooth, soft, and velvety, cream cheese is a fresh cheese used in both savory and sweet applications. This mild dairy product is great for serving fresh, incorporating into baked goods, and using in cooked meals. Cream cheese is not cheap, so being able to freeze it is a great way to make use of store …
There’s only one thing that can beat the smell of freshly baked cake out of the oven and that is the taste of freshly baked cake, of course. But who has time to whip up an entire cake batter when all you want is a single freshly baked cupcake? And if you have unexpected guests, …
Figs are delicious, chewy, and versatile to use in sweet and savory dishes. They can be used in salads, on cheese platters, as a pizza topping, baked into cakes and cookies, grilled, used as a pastry filling, cooked into jams, sauces, or just eaten as a fresh fruit snack. Figs are available mostly in summertime, …
Quinoa has become very popular over the past few years as a health food and whole-grain alternative. Used in salads, soups, wraps, or as a replacement for rice in the main meal with meat, stews, or casseroles, quinoa is so convenient to have handy at any time. The great news is that you can cook …
The hearty stew-type dish of chili con carne is often made in big batches. The main ingredients, especially meat and beans, don’t really lend themselves to making just a single portion. A big hearty dish often means loads of leftovers. Chili leftovers make for a great snack the next day, but if you know you …
Whether on a sandwich, in a smoothie, in a cookie, or straight out of the jar, peanut butter’s nutty flavor and rich creamy texture are pure indulgences. This popular nutritious spread has a long shelf life so it does not require freezing for short-term storage. However, should you have more natural or homemade stock than …
Don’t be fooled by their size. Even the smallest chili pepper can spice up an entire dish. This is great as it means you don’t need a lot to flavor your cooking, but it also means that you may have a whole lot leftover which you cannot use up before they start going bad. Chili …
Freezing leftovers is a great way to save both time and money. Who wants to see perfectly delicious meals go to waste just because you can’t finish them before they go bad? When it comes to freezing leftovers there are however a bunch of uncertainties. How long will the leftovers last in the freezer? Will …
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Wobbly, colorful, sweet, and fruity, Jello is so easy to put together. Kids love it in colorful shapes or layers, and boozy versions such as Jello shots or trifle have made Jello a grown-up favorite too. Although flavored gelatin powder has a long shelf life when stored correctly, ready-made Jello doesn’t last much longer than …
Distinctly Italian, mozzarella cheese is great as an appetizer—simply sliced with tomatoes and basil, used as a pizza topping or cooked in pasta. Eaten fresh or in a cooked dish, there is no denying that fresh mozzarella, made in traditional Italian style, is a delicacy to savor. Mozzarella can be purchased at general grocery stores, …
