Freeze Meat to Save Money—and Trips to the Grocery Store

Freezing meat and poultry makes it easy to stock up when your market has a sale and means the makings of a great dinner are always on hand. Whether you’re talking about pork chops, ground beef, bacon, a whole turkey orchicken breasts, starting with fresh, high-quality meat and poultry, and freezing it when it’s at its prime, yields the best results. How meat and poultry are frozen, how long they are frozen and how they are defrosted also affect the final taste, texture and even appearance of meat and poultry, which means it’s important to follow a few key guidelines....

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 793 words · Mr. Joseph Jefferson Jr.

Freeze Onions to Save Time and Money—Be Sure You Always Have Them on Hand

Banar Fil Ardhi / EyeEm / Getty How to Freeze Raw Onions While it’s possible to freeze whole onions, they’re not easy to use, or to fit in the freezer. A far better approach is to freeze chopped or sliced onions, which will keep for up to six months. You can use a food processor to speed up the chopping or slicing, but avoid super-small pieces, which can turn mushy in the freezing and thawing process....

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 510 words · Deanna Conrad

Freezer Bean & Cheese Burritos

Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:5 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:8Yield:8 burritosJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:20 minsAdditional Time:5 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:8Yield:8 burritos Prep Time:20 mins Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time:5 mins Additional Time: 5 mins Total Time:25 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings:8 Servings: 8 Yield:8 burritos Yield: 8 burritos Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ½cupschopped grape tomatoes4scallions, chopped¼cupchopped pickled jalapeño peppers2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro2(15 ounce) canslow-sodium pinto beans, rinsed4teaspoonschili powder1teaspoonground cumin2cupsshredded sharp Cheddar cheese88-inch whole-wheat tortillas, at room temperature...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 782 words · Kristy Murray

Freezing Milk Makes It Easy to Stock Up and Save

As a fresh and perishable food, milk probably isn’t an ingredient you buy in bulk, but if it’s on sale or you want to avoid trips to the supermarket, stocking up can be a good idea. Plus, milk can be easily frozen, which means buying an extra gallon can save time and money, limit waste and keep you away from busy checkout lines. Read on for how to freeze and thaw milk, and the best ways to use it....

January 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1749 words · Bethany Butler

French Dressing

Close https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/247808/french-dressing/attachment/7837367/. Cook Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:16Yield:1 cupJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:10 minsTotal Time:10 minsServings:16Yield:1 cup Cook Time:10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time:10 mins Total Time: Servings:16 Servings: 16 Yield:1 cup Yield: 1 cup Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients¾cuptomato juice2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1tablespooncider or wine vinegar1teaspoonDijon mustard1teaspoonsugar1clovegarlic, peeled and crushed1 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried½teaspoonsalt¼teaspoonfreshly ground pepper Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)...

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 351 words · Caroline Garner

French Onion Cabbage Soup

Close Photo:Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood, Food Stylist: Sally McKay Active Time:55 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:6 Active Time:55 mins Active Time: 55 mins Total Time:1 hr 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to recipe Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!...

January 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1734 words · Emily Summers

French Onion Dip Chicken & Rice Casserole

Close Photo: Greg Dupree Active Time:50 minsTotal Time:1 hr 30 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:50 minsTotal Time:1 hr 30 minsServings:6 Active Time:50 mins Active Time: 50 mins Total Time:1 hr 30 mins Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1tablespoonunsalted butter2largeyellow onions, thinly sliced (about 6 cups)1(8-ounce) packagecream cheese, softened¾cupwhole-milk plain Greek yogurt½teaspoonsalt½teaspoonground pepper½teaspoononion powder¼teaspoongarlic powder¼teaspooncayenne pepper3cupsshredded cooked chicken breast2cupscooked long-grain brown rice1 ½cupscoarsely crushed crinkle-cut potato chipsChopped fresh chives for garnish...

January 18, 2025 · 4 min · 804 words · Brian Fields

French Onion Dip Pasta with Arugula

Close Photo: Photographer / Brie Passano, Food Stylist / Annie Probst Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:4 Active Time:25 mins Active Time: 25 mins Total Time:25 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 8ounceswhole-wheat fusilli 2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil 2cupschopped onions 2clovesgarlic, minced 1teaspoondried thyme ½teaspoonsalt ¼teaspoonground pepper 1cuplow-sodium vegetable brothorchicken broth ½cupsour cream Directions Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil....

January 18, 2025 · 2 min · 296 words · William Frazier

French Onion Galette

Close Photo: Aaron Kirk Active Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:1 hrTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:6 Active Time:1 hr Active Time: 1 hr Total Time:1 hr 15 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonscanola oil3poundsyellow onions, cut into 1/2-in. wedges4thyme sprigs1teaspoonkosher salt1teaspoonsherry vinegar½teaspoonblack pepper½(16-oz.) pkg.refrigerated whole-wheat piecrusts1 ½ouncesGruyère cheese, shredded (about 1/3 cup)1large egg, lightly beaten1teaspoonwater...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 594 words · Daniel Lambert

French Onion Grilled Cheese

Close Photo: Elizabeth Laseter Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4 Active Time:20 mins Active Time: 20 mins Total Time:20 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients8(1 ounce) sliceswhole-wheat bread1cupcaramelized onions1 ½ouncesGruyere, shaved with a Microplane, about 1 cup1teaspoonfresh thyme Cook Mode(Keep screen awake) Ingredients 8(1 ounce) sliceswhole-wheat bread 1cupcaramelized onions 1 ½ouncesGruyere, shaved with a Microplane, about 1 cup...

January 18, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Samantha Smith

French Onion Pork Chops with Garlicky Mushrooms & Kale

Close Photo: Ted Cavanaugh Active Time:45 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:45 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4 Active Time:45 mins Active Time: 45 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided2tablespoonsunsalted butter, divided3medium yellow onions, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise2sprigsfresh thyme2tablespoonswater¾teaspoonsalt, divided⅛teaspoonground pepper⅛teaspoonbaking soda¼cupdry red wine½cuplow-sodium beef broth8ouncessliced cremini mushrooms2clovesgarlic, finely chopped1bunchkale, stemmed and coarsely choppedJuice of 1/2 lemon½cupseasoned whole-wheat breadcrumbs4boneless center-cut pork chops (about 1 pound, 1/2 inch thick), trimmed1cupshredded Gruyère cheese...

January 18, 2025 · 6 min · 1264 words · Rebecca Harrison

French Onion Quesadilla

Active Time:1 hr 5 minsTotal Time:1 hr 5 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:1 hr 5 minsTotal Time:1 hr 5 minsServings:4 Active Time:1 hr 5 mins Active Time: 1 hr 5 mins Total Time:1 hr 5 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Carson Downing (photographer); Annie Probst (food stylist); Joseph Wanek (prop stylist) Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsplus 2 teaspoons canola oil, divided2mediumyellow onions, thinly sliced (about 4 cups)2teaspoonssherry vinegar½cupunsalted beef broth1teaspoonchopped fresh thyme½teaspoonground pepper1cupshredded Gruyère cheese⅛teaspoonsalt4(6 inch)whole-wheat tortillas...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 921 words · Marie Pollard

French Onion Soup

Close Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf Active Time:1 hr 30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 30 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:1 hr 30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 30 minsServings:6 Active Time:1 hr 30 mins Active Time: 1 hr 30 mins Total Time:1 hr 30 mins Total Time: Servings:6 Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil2tablespoonsunsalted butter2largeyellow onions, thinly sliced2largesweet onions, thinly sliced1tablespoonwater½cupdry white wine¼cupdry vermouth2tablespoonsall-purpose flour8cupsunsalted beef broth, at room temperature2tablespoonschopped fresh thyme2smallcloves garlic, grated½teaspoonground pepper¼teaspoonsalt1bay leaf2tablespoonschopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish2tablespoonschopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish6(1-inch) sliceswhole-wheat country bread, toasted1cupshredded Gruyère cheese...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 1028 words · Daniel Greene

French Onion Soup with Portobello Cheese "Toast"

Close Prep Time:45 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Prep Time:45 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings Prep Time:45 mins Prep Time: 45 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided2tablespoonsbutter2largesweet onions, sliced1mediumred onion, sliced4medium portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed½teaspoonground pepper, divided2tablespoonschopped garlic2teaspoonschopped fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried¼cupdry sherry½teaspoonsalt4cupsunsalted beef broth½cupshredded Gruyère cheese¼cupplain dry breadcrumbs1tablespoonminced fresh chives...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 920 words · Derrick Castillo

French Onion-Stuffed Spaghetti Squash

Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4Jump to Nutrition Facts Active Time:35 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4 Active Time:35 mins Active Time: 35 mins Total Time:45 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings:4 Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1(2 1/2 pound)spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded½teaspoonsalt, divided½teaspoonground pepper, divided2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil1largeonion, quartered and thinly sliced½cuplow-sodium vegetableorchicken broth3clovesgarlic, minced1 ¼teaspoonsdried thyme1(15 ounce) canlow-sodium cannellini beans, rinsed1 ¼cupsshredded Gruyère cheeseChopped parsley for garnish (Optional)...

January 18, 2025 · 5 min · 952 words · Thomas Johnson