Did you know you can freeze avocados ?

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...and a whole bunch more foods which you might not have considered.


Whole milk for example. You can freeze it right there in the bottle ( plastic not glass).. or if you're freezing it in a different bottle , then leave a little space at the top for expansion. Thaw it in the fridge for a day, and then shake it up before use.

Butter :...easily frozen, just pop it whole into the freezer, and take it out the night before you need it and defrost in the fridge. ( I've done this for years) you can take advantage of good deals this way.

Cheese.. grated cheese can just be frozen straight in the bag it comes in..or you can divide it up into smaller baggies and freeze it. It thaws out very quickly in the fridge. Block cheese can be frozen whole, sliced or grated..if you grate it add a little corn starch to it, to stop it sticking. ( I always freeze Cheese, you can take advantage of good deals and buy a lot)

Cream cheese, Yoghurt, ( yes we spell it that way)....etc can all be frozen. When you thaw it out it will be a little more runny, but it;s perfect for cooking.

Eggs ( I learned to do this during Covid shortages )... Break an egg into each space of a muffin tray.. then flat freeze it on a sheet pan tray.... Once they're frozen ( about 2 hours) squeeze them out of the muffin tray and bag them up in the amounts which would be useful for you and freeze.. they last about a month.......then thaw them in the fridge...

Avocados... : Take them out of their casings, then rub with lemon or lime juice.. and freeze in airtight baggies..

Onions : I don't freeze onions I buy them already frozen.. but onions and pretty much any vegetable can be frozen. Some green veggies need blanching first

Garlic : Peel and then just drop the cloves into a container, and freeze. This way you can buy in bulk and freeze loads in one container, and just take out as many as you need at one time. You can use them straight from frozen

Mashed potatoes : Make mashed potatoes exactly how you like them. Cool, then scoop portion sizes onto a sheet tray.. and flat freeze. Once frozen, bag them up in portions or in one large airtight bag, and you can take out portions and thaw as you need them. They will last in the freezer for up to 4 months

Tomatoes :..You can freeze whole tomatoes , straight into an airtight bag...one ..or more , and then just take as many out as you need, and thaw..or use straight into a slow cooker. They will be very watery so not good for eating raw, but fantastic for cooking..soups, stews etc..
 

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Jalapeños ...Just cut them and dice them, and throw them in an airtight bag...

Bananas :.. Slice them up and flat freeze them on a tray, and stick them in a Ziplock bag and freeze them, and use them for cooking when thawed or on top of your cereals.. or in your smoothies.

Strawberries :...wash them thoroughly before freezing, shake the water off thoroughly, and slice them or freeze them whole. They will be very mushy as will all fruits when you thaw them, but ideal for smoothies or for cooking.

Peaches. Peel them, slice them, Flat freeze them, and put them in an airtight bag and into the freezer..

Pizza Dough. : Make your dough as normal or in big batches, then oil the inside of your ziplock bag/s, and freeze...

(sweet) Biscuits/cookie dough:.. make the dough, ball up into cookie sized portions and freeze ( don't forget to date them).. when you want to use them, pre-heat your oven, and then add them still frozen to your sheet pan.

Bread :...all bread can be frozen. Portion it up or freeze it whole. It thaws out on the counter within and hour or 2...or you can toast straight from frozen

Sandwiches :.. You can freeze all sorts of sandwiches. Ham Sandwiches. P&J sandwich. Try not to use lettuce or tomatoes in your sandwiches when freezing because they go limp and soggy. Sandwiches thaw out very fast when needed.. or take them out the night before and thaw in the fridge

Pancakes...and French Toast. Make a batch ,and just freeze them in an airtight ziplock bag. Portion them as you would require them, then put them in the microwave or toaster when you need them...

Pasta :...Like Penne Pasta or Macaroni... cook it until it's Al dente, cool it then freeze in portion sizes which suit you. This is really useful if you're adding to soups or stews...

Meats :..remember not only can you freeze your raw meats ( but they get freezer burn really easily so wrap them well)... you can free Lunch meets.. like hams, chicken, Pepperoni etc.. thaw them in the fridge...
 
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hollydolly said:
...and a whole bunch more foods which you might not have considered.


Whole milk for example. You can freeze it right there in the bottle ( plastic not glass).. or if you're freezing it in a different bottle , then leave a little space at the top for expansion. Thaw it in the fridge for a day, and then shake it up before use.

Butter :...easily frozen, just pop it whole into the freezer, and take it out the night before you need it and defrost in the fridge. ( I've done this for years) you can take advantage of good deals this way.

Cheese.. grated cheese can just be frozen straight in the bag it comes in..or you can divide it up into smaller baggies and freeze it. It thaws out very quickly in the fridge. Block cheese can be frozen whole, sliced or grated..if you grate it add a little corn starch to it, to stop it sticking. ( I always freeze Cheese, you can take advantage of good deals and buy a lot)

Cream cheese, Yoghurt, ( yes we spell it that way)....etc can all be frozen. When you thaw it out it will be a little more runny, but it;s perfect for cooking.

Eggs ( I learned to do this during Covid shortages )... Break an egg into each space of a muffin tray.. then flat freeze it on a sheet pan tray.... Once they're frozen ( about 2 hours) squeeze them out of the muffin tray and bag them up in the amounts which would be useful for you and freeze.. they last about a month.......then thaw them in the fridge...

Avocados... : Take them out of their casings, then rub with lemon or lime juice.. and freeze in airtight baggies..

Onions : I don't freeze onions I buy them already frozen.. but onions and pretty much any vegetable can be frozen. Some green veggies need blanching first

Garlic : Peel and then just drop the cloves into a container, and freeze. This way you can buy in bulk and freeze loads in one container, and just take out as many as you need at one time. You can use them straight from frozen

Mashed potatoes : Make mashed potatoes exactly how you like them. Cool, then scoop portion sizes onto a sheet tray.. and flat freeze. Once frozen, bag them up in portions or in one large airtight bag, and you can take out portions and thaw as you need them. They will last in the freezer for up to 4 months

Tomatoes :..You can freeze whole tomatoes , straight into an airtight bag...one ..or more , and then just take as many out as you need, and thaw..or use straight into a slow cooker. They will be very watery so not good for eating raw, but fantastic for cooking..soups, stews etc..
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I do all of those except milk or eggs just because I haven't. I freeze,a lot of things.
My problem is remembering it's in there and using it up!
 
hollydolly said:
Eggs ( I learned to do this during Covid shortages )..
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That's when I first learned this about eggs, too, and have done it a lot, ever since then. I am sure it was on this site, that I learned it, 😊
and probably it was you who posted the useful tidbit about it, back then. 🤩

I dont use the muffin tins for it. I use old individual cups that I put a bit of oil in first, so the eggs I've stirred a bit first,
later come out easily after they're frozen, and go into the freezer in bags that dont take up much space.
 
hollydolly said:
Bananas :.. Slice them up and flat freeze them on a tray, and stick them in a Ziplock bag and freeze them, and use them for cooking when thawed or on top of your cereals.. or in your smoothies.
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Yep, I do these, and they're very good, for topping or mixing in with hot cereal, or for any type of baking.
 
Kaila said:
That's when I first learned this about eggs, too, and have done it a lot, ever since then. I am sure it was on this site, that I learned it, 😊
and probably it was you who posted the useful tidbit about it, back then. 🤩

I dont use the muffin tins for it. I use old individual cups that I put a bit of oil in first, so the eggs I've stirred a bit first,
later come out easily after they're frozen, and go into the freezer in bags that dont take up much space.
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you can also break the eggs into Ice cube trays sans muffin trays...
 
The best one for me if I was to choose only one of these freezer tips is the French toast. So handy and quick to be able to batch cook french toast, and then just pop it into the toaster, or microwave when needed..
 
hollydolly said:
The best one for me if I was to choose only one of these freezer tips is the French toast. So handy and quick to be able to batch cook french toast, and then just pop it into the toaster, or microwave when needed..
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That does sound excellent, and a big plus, for the times something nutritious is needed, without doing any cooking at that moment.
 
I didn't know about the avocados. My son is an avocado fanatic, so I'm going to ask him if he knew this. I found that when freezing whole pieces of cheese or even the slices, sometimes they start to crumble when touched after they've thawed.
 
OneEyedDiva said:
I didn't know about the avocados. My son is an avocado fanatic, so I'm going to ask him if he knew this. I found that when freezing whole pieces of cheese or even the slices, sometimes they start to crumble when touched after they've thawed.
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Diva, the way I avoid this is to bring the cheese to room temperature before freezing...
 
Trish said:
I tried freezing ham I bought from the deli counter but, when I thawed it, the texture had changed and it tasted watery, it wasn't nice at all so I threw it away.
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I suppose it all depends on how much water has been injected into it prior to buying and freezing.
 
I freeze some of my Costco dry goods like walnuts, chia, and oatmeal and they do quite well. For other items that are not dry like fresh tomatoes, I will put an additional bag over them to minimize the frost.

I have found the same problem as Trish with water injected meats - they can get a bit weird. But meat like turkey or chicken that is frozen still works well for soup.
 
hearlady said:
I do all of those except milk or eggs just because I haven't. I freeze,a lot of things.
My problem is remembering it's in there and using it up!
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I freeze milk all the time. I buy more than I need when I go shopping.. 2 x 4 ltrs (2 x 7 pints)... and freeze the second container. There's always frozen milk in my freezer at any one time

Milk is better used within one month..altho' technically you can freeze it for up to 6 months
 
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My wife once froze strawberries. And after defrosting them, after tasting them we concluded that they had acquired a crappy flavor. And then we were told that to keep the strawberries after freezing taste like - as if just cut from the bush, you need to knead and thoroughly mix it with sugar and freeze. The flavor is preserved like fresh strawberries
 
hollydolly said:
...and a whole bunch more foods which you might not have considered.


Whole milk for example. You can freeze it right there in the bottle ( plastic not glass).. or if you're freezing it in a different bottle , then leave a little space at the top for expansion. Thaw it in the fridge for a day, and then shake it up before use.

Butter :...easily frozen, just pop it whole into the freezer, and take it out the night before you need it and defrost in the fridge. ( I've done this for years) you can take advantage of good deals this way.

Cheese.. grated cheese can just be frozen straight in the bag it comes in..or you can divide it up into smaller baggies and freeze it. It thaws out very quickly in the fridge. Block cheese can be frozen whole, sliced or grated..if you grate it add a little corn starch to it, to stop it sticking. ( I always freeze Cheese, you can take advantage of good deals and buy a lot)

Cream cheese, Yoghurt, ( yes we spell it that way)....etc can all be frozen. When you thaw it out it will be a little more runny, but it;s perfect for cooking.

Eggs ( I learned to do this during Covid shortages )... Break an egg into each space of a muffin tray.. then flat freeze it on a sheet pan tray.... Once they're frozen ( about 2 hours) squeeze them out of the muffin tray and bag them up in the amounts which would be useful for you and freeze.. they last about a month.......then thaw them in the fridge...

Avocados... : Take them out of their casings, then rub with lemon or lime juice.. and freeze in airtight baggies..

Onions : I don't freeze onions I buy them already frozen.. but onions and pretty much any vegetable can be frozen. Some green veggies need blanching first

Garlic : Peel and then just drop the cloves into a container, and freeze. This way you can buy in bulk and freeze loads in one container, and just take out as many as you need at one time. You can use them straight from frozen

Mashed potatoes : Make mashed potatoes exactly how you like them. Cool, then scoop portion sizes onto a sheet tray.. and flat freeze. Once frozen, bag them up in portions or in one large airtight bag, and you can take out portions and thaw as you need them. They will last in the freezer for up to 4 months

Tomatoes :..You can freeze whole tomatoes , straight into an airtight bag...one ..or more , and then just take as many out as you need, and thaw..or use straight into a slow cooker. They will be very watery so not good for eating raw, but fantastic for cooking..soups, stews etc..
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Must say, you come up with the most frequent, thoughtful, and sometimes insightful threads of anyone, here. I very much enjoy your efforts. My ordinary days do not seem as ordinary anymore. You point out lots of interesting things to think about. Thank you for making my day a happy one.
 
Wes said:
Must say, you come up with the most frequent, thoughtful, and sometimes insightful threads of anyone, here. I very much enjoy your efforts. My ordinary days do not seem as ordinary anymore. You point out lots of interesting things to think about. Thank you for making my day a happy one.
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Thank you Wes, and you're very welcome....(y)
 
We grow quite a lot of fruit and vegetables and since a lot of it comes ready at the same time, we freeze a most of it. I like using frozen tomatoes for soup because if you simply pour boiling water over the frozen ones, the skin splits and peels off very easily.
I've never tried freezing eggs, but they will keep quite a while anyway. I remember in the past they were stored in isinglass or 'waterglass' for up to a year.
 

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