Close Photo: Getty Images Have you ever come home with a sleeve of bell peppers only to realize that you only need one for yourrecipe? Wholebell peppers can last at least five daysin the refrigerator, but sometimes even that’s not enough time to figure out what to do with the extras. Does that mean those bell peppers are destined to become compost? They don’t need to be! We’re here to tell you that you can freeze your bell peppers instead of letting them go to waste....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow to Freeze CabbageHow to Thaw Frozen CabbageHow to Use Frozen Cabbage In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How to Freeze Cabbage How to Thaw Frozen Cabbage How to Use Frozen Cabbage Close Whether green or red, napa or savoy, cabbage is one of the most versatile, delicious and good-for-you vegetables—it’s high in fiber, low in calories and packed with vitamins and minerals....

Say your supermarket is running a sale on your favorite cheese but you know you can’t use it all before it expires. Should you buy the cheese and freeze it? Maybe. Youcanfreeze cheese; however, how well it holds up in chilly temperatures depends on the variety, how you wrap it and how you plan to use it. Read on for which cheeses do best in the freezer, plus wrapping and thawing tips for maximizing the results....

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In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleFreezing Homemade Cranberry SauceFreezing Canned Cranberry Sauce In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Freezing Homemade Cranberry Sauce Freezing Canned Cranberry Sauce If you find yourself with leftover cranberry sauce, don’t fret! Whether it’shomemadeor from a can, cranberry sauce can easily be stored in the refrigerator and used asa spread on turkey sandwiches, stirred into yogurt and more. While refrigeration is a suitable method, leftover cranberry sauce will only last for a few weeks this way....

Cream cheese is a rich, tangy and creamy spread, adding flavor and texture to bagels,roll cakes,cheesecakes,casseroles, dips,chilis,soups,saucesandmore. If you love cream cheese, you may have it as a kitchen staple and stock up on an extra package or two when it goes on sale. Knowing that the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service suggests that cream cheese will only last in the refrigerator fortwo weeks, you may wonder how to extend its shelf life....

ClosePhoto: Adobe Stock / dimakp / MicekingWhether they’re fresh from the farmers' market or picked from your backyard garden, cucumbers are abundant in the summer months. Cool, crunchy and totally refreshing, cucumbers are excellent for salads and sandwiches likeCreamy Cucumber SaladandVeggie & Hummus Sandwiches. When you have a surplus of crunchy cukes, don’t fret. Instead, turn to the freezer to preserve the vegetable. Here’s how to freeze cucumbers.How to Store CucumbersCan You Freeze Cucumbers?...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleDoes Freezing Affect Figs?Prep TipsHow to FreezeDefrosting Figs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Does Freezing Affect Figs? Prep Tips How to Freeze Defrosting Figs If you’re alover of figs, you know how short fig season is—blink and you’ll miss it (summer to early fall, depending on the variety). You’ve probably also wondered, is there a way to prolong fig season? Can you freeze fresh figs?...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleCan you Freeze Hummus?Hummus Freezing TipsHow Long Can You Freeze It?Thawing HummusUsing Thawed Hummus In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Can you Freeze Hummus? Hummus Freezing Tips How Long Can You Freeze It? Thawing Hummus Using Thawed Hummus CloseHummusis a crowd-pleaser and for good reason. In addition to being versatile and party-ready, the chickpea dip is packed with protein and nutrients, all of which means it shouldn’t go to waste....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWash and ChopHow to Blanch KaleHow to Freeze KaleHow to Thaw Frozen Kale In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Wash and Chop How to Blanch Kale How to Freeze Kale How to Thaw Frozen Kale Kale is one of the heartiest greens around and might seem like it lasts forever in the fridge, but it really only stays fresh for about a week....

Close Photo: Getty Images / Hachio Nora / ROTTSTRA / © Santiago Urquijo When you need to add acidity to a dish, lemons are the perfect go-to ingredient. For recipes likeCreamy Lemon Pasta with ShrimporLemon-Blueberry Dump Cake, lemons lend a delicious tart note. So, keeping a bag of lemons on hand is a smart idea, especially since lemons can last a few weeks when stored properly (learn more abouthow to store lemons)....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleRoasted PotatoesFrench FriesMashed PotatoesTwice-BakedHash BrownsScalloped Potatoes & Gratins In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Roasted Potatoes French Fries Mashed Potatoes Twice-Baked Hash Browns Scalloped Potatoes & Gratins Potatoes, including white potatoes and sweet potatoes, will last for weeks at room temperature and up to a month or so ifkept in a cool, dark place with good ventilation. But did you know they can last several months if prepped and frozen properly?...

Watermelon may be the taste of summer, but with a little planning, prep and help from your freezer, you can enjoy its juicy sweetness all year long. Yes, that’s right, watermelon is freezer-friendly. Freezing won’t allow you to bite into a crisp and tender wedge of watermelon in the middle of winter, but it will allow you to make aCreamy Watermelon SmoothieorWatermelon Gazpacho. And it’s a super-simple process.To begin, it’s good to know how to choose the best watermelon, and it is easy with these three steps: 1....

In This ArticleView AllIn This Article4 Ways to Freeze YogurtHow to Thaw YogurtHow to Use Frozen YogurtHow to Eat Frozen Yogurt In This ArticleView All View All In This Article 4 Ways to Freeze Yogurt How to Thaw Yogurt How to Use Frozen Yogurt How to Eat Frozen Yogurt Close Does your local market run super specials on yogurt? The kind of sale you just cannot resist, and so you fill the fridge with way too many single-serving containers or giant tubs and then, a week later, end up tossing some—or most—of that yogurt in the trash?...

If you’re looking for a way to make the most of your food and avoid kitchen waste, how about growing the scraps left over from your next bunch of carrots? Though you can’t actually grow carrots from scraps, those carrot tops that you usually throw in the compost can have a second life in your garden. There, they’ll grow a new shock of bright, fresh greens with a lovely herbaceous flavor....