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[paulaogi]

Great info. My only caveat is, I grate my cheese myself- never buy pre grated. That is because pre-grated cheese has a cellulose coating applied by the manufacturer to prevent clumping. That is why pre-grated cheese often has a plasticine look and texture. 😉

[cindykeller]

My Mom would freeze cupcakes. Then put a frozen one is my lunchbox. It was the perfect treat, and cheap.

[cmhfl]

I freeze melons rather than using ice cubes for smoothies and frozen cocktails. I use whole frozen strawberries and will use them instead of ice cubes then my drinks don't get watered down with melting ice and also I will slice them when they're partially thawed for strawberry shortcake sauce. I make a lot of rice and will freeze it in a heartbeat. I'll use it for fried rice or just plain rice. I add a few drops of water, put it in the microwave, let it steam and heat for a couple of minutes and to me and my family it tastes great! You certainly have some fantastic tips. I will make oranges, limes and lemon wedges (rather than ice cubes) to put in lemon water, it keeps the water cool on a hot, hot day. Thank you sooo much for that wealth of information you shared. Much appreciated!

[CixiaKyrrah]

You can freeze milk-just leave room for expansion when it freezes.

[Knards]

Grapes have a mild appetite suppressant in their chemical make up. They are delicious frozen. You can just get a few out and allow them to slowly defrost(not dethaw) in your mouth.

[boonehelm]

I freeze milk all the time. I thaw it out in the fridge over night one carton at a time as I need it. It comes out absolutely fine for everything like the kids cereal or for any other cooking etc.
It’s likely a little different just to drink but I keep fresh milk for that.

[samanthawhat]

I use a food processor and portion out teaspoons of ginger, freeze on a sheet and then put in a bag. I also freeze chopped onions and chopped scallions (I separate the greens from the whites). Never thought the freeze citrus! I always end up wasting a couple of lemons in a bag.

[yvrelna]

The white spots on chocolate is called chocolate blooms. They're crystals of fat or sugar. It doesn't indicate that it's not fresh, but rather it indicates that the chocolate has experienced some temperature changes.

There are different types of blooms but storing chocolate at too low or high temperature can both cause blooms to appear. Either way, they're still perfectly safe to eat.

[pixiegardner]

I also purée ginger/garlic and freeze them. Same with Parsley. Also freeze fresh kale, spinach, rocket (Arugala)- and crumble them into a curry. Par-boiled potatoes for roasting freeze well - coat them in a little oil first. Cooked beetroot - thaw in fridge and don't reheat or it will go mushy. We also freeze cores, ends of fresh and canned tomatoes, then when we have a large bag full pressure cook 10 minutes then purée to make passata. Freeze it in silicone muffin trays or can it.

[paulettek]

You can freeze cucumbers! Peel and chop, and freeze in large ice cube trays lined with plastic wrap. Use in smoothies or in water.

[Makingmehungry]

I love your tips! When I freeze anything with sauce or liquid, I use a freezer bag, push to make it flat, lable, and stand up like récords after frozen!

[Quackamoley]

Hi Lisa, if you microwave your frozen rice (Asian), it comes out perfectly fine. We have a little microwave container (with lid). You never want to put your short grain rice into the fridge. That’s when it comes out “inedible.” My Japanese mom will never refrigerate but will freeze rice.

[jag]

I’m already a “freezer fanatic” nevertheless I got a few great new ideas from this video. But, I can’t believe that you forgot to mention WATER! I freeze water all the time, and use it as ice!

[EmzNotBroken]

I always freeze milk! We either add chocolate syrup or cook with it, but when I taste it, it tastes fine, and the weird thing is, is after it thaws, it lasts for weeks longer than the milk that wasn't frozen. Either way, it beats powdered milk any day of the week! Thanks for all the pressure cooker recipes and tips! I only watch you because I like the way you do things!

[LindzTheLooneyOfLondon]

I freeze rice from the instapot, you need to spread it out let it cool then gather it back up and freeze it in bags, I'm the only one to eat rice so making a huge pot and freezing helps my partner who is my career to prep me a meal quickly when I'm having a bad day. To reheat, microwave from frozen but flick water over the rice several times first to get a little more moisture into your rice. It has been a life saver, and means I always have perfect fluffy rice on the go without worrying about cooking it,
I also recommend freezing eggs, I hate wasting eggs but being ill can mean I can't always cook what I planned and my eggs go out of date, so I freeze them and defrost them for baking cakes etc. Either crack them as individual egg portions or if you intend them for baking freeze the amount you use in a recipe together. I found the mini egg bites silicone mould is the best thing to freeze single eggs, Once frozen pop them out into a bag.
If you can make the most of seasonal foods, so this time of year stock up on what's on offer and fresh eg fruits like strawberries are always on offer in big amounts. Winter veg are a great freezer resource and can be mixed bagged for meal portions, one of the best ways to reheat is steaming for veg like carrots, cauliflower and broccoli. Frozen cabbage is also really good. These veg are great staples year-round but cost far more out of season, so freezing them is a great way to save some money, plus time, pre-dice and slice veg packs so you can use them straight from freezer to slow cooker for instance for soups, casseroles and stews.
Another quick helpful freezer staple is chopped, sliced and diced onions, we often get leftover onions in our small household so the leftover is frozen and used directly from the freezer.
Another strange suggestion is to freeze cooked portions of mashed potatoes. We often will cook extra to prevent wasting potatoes which will soon turn, I recommend reheating it separately otherwise it can get too wet, but it is a handy freezer meal, top with cheese and other toppings and serve with a salad for a jacketless baked potato for instance.
If you prefer to cook your beans or chickpeas from dried I recommend batch cooking and freezing what you don't use it always tastes better than from the can.
My final recommendation is to always have a bag of frozen whole wheat in the freezer. It is excellent to use for a compression pack on a sprain, for a headache... And can be refrozen. You can also add dried lavender to it but make sure you double bag it or the smell can carry. It's great when you need it, stays cold for a while, shapes to the area you are applying it to, and means you are not wasting frozen peas on an injury.

[ptcreations]

I buy discount bread at my grocery store from the bakery. And just take 2 slices out and toss them in a ziploc bag for work and toss them in the toaster. The same with waffles and french toast! I also save my veggies scraps for veggie stock in my instant pot. Bone in porkchops cooked in veggie stock...yum! I also freeze stock in ice cubes trays so can use what I need when I need it. Because stock only lasts a few days in the fridge. I toss whole bananas in the freezer for banana bread. 😊♥️

[lisamr]

A few years ago I realized that I could freeze many things that I didn't think I could. I buy the large bags of onions, chop them up and put them in the freezer. Same with green peppers, garlic, carrots and celery. This way I don't have to chop anything when it come to preparing dinners. I also freeze the whole ginger and lemon/lime juice. I'm freezer happy! Lol one time I froze whole strawberries with the green tops on. Yeah, that was not good. I wanted to use them in a smoothie but had to thaw them a tad first. Lol Thanks for sharing your ideas. Great video!

[HebronGrandpa]

I get block cream cheese and suck it down with a food saver. Stays good in the fridge for a long time. I reduce bone broth down and pour in ice trays. 1 cube added to 8 oz of water.

[barbismithfarmer]

Butter comes frozen at the grocery store and is perfectly happy to stay that way. Pizza Inn, for example, receives their cheese in large frozen bags which can be used from frozen in a pinch

[gailwatkins]

Lisa, you knocked it out of the park!! We're all trying our best to manage our budgets and these are all great ideas. Hope you are doing well. Blessings always, g.