Your freezer is a powerful tool that can help you eat healthier. Doubling a recipe or cooking ahead of time, then freezing the prepared dish, is a great way to take advantage of abundant ingredients and to enjoy your own home-cooked favorites without sacrificing convenience.
Here are a few tips for the tastiest results:
Freezing simply preserves the food; it won’t improve its texture, flavor or quality. To get good-quality food out, put good-quality food in.
After you cook the food you’re planning to freeze, cool it quickly to keep it safe.
Package the food securely in a container (or wrapping) that’s designed for the freezer, in an amount that you’ll be able to reheat and use at one time.
Label each package with the name of the dish and the date it went into the freezer. If you can, include the number of servings and any special instructions — especially if you’re freezing food for another family member or a friend.
As soon as it’s packaged and sealed, place the food in the coldest part of your freezer until it’s frozen solid, then use it within a few months.
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