Recipes

As Americans, we know how much we love Italian cuisine. Whether it is pizza, spaghetti, pasta, risotto, bruschetta you name it. We love it so much that we even make our own Italian inspired meals at home. One of our favorite dishes to make is the traditional pasta topped with Alfredo

Yes, you can freeze almond milk. For those who drink almond milk and can’t get through an entire carton before it goes bad or those who like to stock up, so they always have some ready to use, you can freeze almond milk to save it for later.However, it is

Watermelon has plenty to give and it can be difficult to eat it all before it goes bad and gets wasted.The good news is that you can freeze watermelon if you want to preserve it for a little while longer, but you do run the risk of it not being

Spaghetti - and any pasta, for that matter - is a highly satiating dish. Sometimes though, when you’re exceptionally hungry, you may be tempted to cook a little more spaghetti than you actually need. You are set with a dilemma - you have a lot of spaghetti remaining after your

There are a few reasons that you could be left with some blue cheese that you are not sure what to do with. If you have had a party where a cheese board has only been picked at by about half of the amount of people that you thought would,

Not everybody wants to eat all of their sour cream on the day that they make it.For some, having the ability to freeze it means that it can be used for future meals, which is pretty handy for meal prep. Can You Freeze Sour Cream?Thankfully, the short answer to the question

Since oranges tend to be the most popular fruits alongside apples and bananas, it follows that a lot of people buy them. when you are at a loss with what to do with the excess oranges in your house and they are on the turn of about to start going

Hot dogs are a delicious food that can be brought out at parties, barbecues, and mealtimes. However, hot dogs often come in large quantities that cannot always be eaten right away. Luckily for us, hot dogs can be frozen and defrosted at a later time so that you don’t have

Green onions are an excellent ingredient for any dish that you want to make, but they are almost always too bountiful that they end up being wasted. Luckily; however, there is a way to counter this problem - you can freeze green onions. That’s right, and it’s very easy to do

The chances are, you use fresh mozzarella quite regularly in the kitchen if you are an avid cook. You probably use it for homemade pizzas, salads and any other meals that require a ball of fresh mozzarella. Even if you do not, a ball of fresh mozzarella has definitely made

Pineapple is the epitome of summer in our opinion - a juicy fruit that works perfectly in any dish, salad, or drink. But it always seems to go bad within hours of being cut from the core. Luckily, there is a solution to this problem - you can freeze pineapple

The thought of allowing donuts to go to waste is a dark and twisted concept. Luckily; however, donuts can be frozen so that none of your sweet treats go to waste. In fact, donuts can be left in the freezer for up to two months, giving you plenty of time

Cottage cheese possesses many great qualities, but the ability to last a long time is not one of them. In that case, what are you supposed to do when you want that cheesy goodness to last? The first question that may enter your mind is, is it even possible to freeze

Beans. Good for the soul, good for your Full English. We all love beans, but do we really love them enough to eat a whole tin in one day? In fact, in one week? You don’t want to force feed baked beans down your throat, but you also don’t want to

There’s only so much salad that one person can eat in a day. Perhaps you’ve overcompensated on just how much you can actually eat, or you’ve bought a family sized salad and your kids have refused to eat it. We get it, we’ve all been there.The key question in these

Coffee creamer takes your morning coffee to the next level, doesn’t it? But it always goes bad too soon and we end up having to throw half of the bottle out. We have good news for the coffee lovers out there - you can freeze your coffee creamer! Start freezing your

You can freeze deli meat of all varieties, but there are certain types of deli meat that will freeze better, like salami, pepperoni, and other cured meats, because they contain less water. Nonetheless, you can also freeze your regular deli meat with ease if you follow the necessary steps. These meats

Parsley is flavorful, aromatic, and an asset to any dish that you might want to make. But if you grow your own herbs, you know how much goes wasted as you just don’t have enough meals to use it all. So much is thrown away or left to go bad,

Coconut milk is a necessity in the kitchen if you are looking to make some tasty and different meals. But the annoying thing about this ingredient is that a lot of recipes will only require you to use half a can, or a fraction of the can. Using the whole

If you have recently had a party or hosted a party where you put on a spread of food and there are a lot of leftovers, there is a chance that there might be some quiche in the collection of leftover food. In order to reduce food waste, you can

Corned beef is an essential for a lot of people in the kitchen. Whether you have it on sandwiches, in a salad or as part of a cooked meal, you are likely to have a tin of corned beef in the cupboards. But sometimes, you don’t necessarily need a whole

Brussel sprouts are not just perfect for your Christmas or Holiday dinner, they are great for meals all year round. For this reason, if you are an avid gardener and grow your own, then you might be left with an abundance of Brussel sprouts with no idea what to do

You can never get enough cheese! Or can you? Sometimes when you go grocery shopping you overcompensate a little too much on cheese. You buy about 10 packs instead of the one or two that you really need.You want that cheesy goodness to last longer than just a week or so.

The salty, tangy flavor and mouthwatering, crumbly texture of feta cheese make it one of the most popular cheeses out there. But, while it’s undeniably delicious, there aren’t many recipes that call for the quantity that it is sold in.Like all dairy products, feta cheese has a relatively short shelf

Banana bread is the perfect thing to make when you are left with some overripe, browning bananas. This can happen if you accidentally buy too many, or if you happen to overestimate how much you love bananas in that particular week. Banana bread to the rescue! Since it is such

Chicken is one of the most versatile meats out there - it can be used in so many different dishes. However, once it’s cooked, it can only last a couple of days before it spoils. Sometimes, when you’ve bought more chicken than you feasibly need, it can help to have

Carrots are a great food to fit into your diet - packed with delicious nutrients, these veggies can add plenty of color to any dish. Of course, the problem with buying any fresh vegetables is that they can eventually spoil, even if they are refrigerated. This can be rather frustrating,

Butternut squash is one of the most taxing vegetables to prepare for cooking. You need to peel, chop, and boil it before you can roast it in the oven. Doesn’t sound like too much effort, but butternut squash is a big vegetable. You need a large knife to get through

Soup is an excellent way to use up some of your leftover vegetables and ingredients when you do not want to contribute to any kind of food waste. You can add a lot of ingredients to a potato soup, and everyone’s soup recipe is likely to be different. But what

Flour is a household kitchen essential. The majority of families will have a bag of flour stored in the back of their cupboard, even if they do not use it to bake or cook often. It is a useful cooking ingredient to have, especially when you are baking cookies or

Flour tortillas are one of the most versatile ingredients you can have in your kitchen. From making delicious enchiladas to acting as an effective substitute for lasagne sheets, they have a wide variety of uses.One downside to flour tortillas, however, is that they come in packs of 8 or more.

Thankfully, you can freeze chili and save it for another day when you need to. Whether you are making it up in larger batches to make up meal preparation, or you have got leftovers from your dinner, you can put it in a container and pop it in the freezer

Coleslaw is a great addition to a lot of meals, and more commonly a great people pleaser at a party. For this reason, you could potentially be left with a lot of leftover coleslaw after a family gathering or party when everyone leaves.If you are conscious of creating food waste,

Breaded products tend to go off more quickly than some other foods, so it isn’t uncommon to find yourself with the need to store any leftover tortillas in the freezer for another day. Typically, the shelf life of this product isn’t usually longer than a week. Thankfully, tortillas can be

Vegetables are good for you, and are a great part of a healthy diet. The only problem is that they can often spoil quite quickly. Even if you put your vegetables in the refrigerator, the time you have with them is limited.How can you make your veggies last longer? Freezing

Orange juice is one of those staples at a five-star breakfast that starts your day off right. But every time you seem to buy a carton, it goes bad before you can finish it all. Fortunately, you can actually freeze orange juice to significantly improve its shelf life. Having said that,

Jalapenos can offer a nice spicy kick to any meal or serve as a bold snack on some nachos with cheese. However, you choose to eat your jalapenos, you may not want more than a couple on your meal at one time. So, what are you to do with the

Lunch meat is so delicious. With many different types to decide between, from salami to turkey, there is lunch meat to suit everyone’s tastes. It makes a great sandwich filler and lunchtime snack. If you have purchased too much lunch meat or have not got around to eating it,  throwing the

It’s always the way that when you make a batch of pancake batter, you make way more than you actually need. Instead of wasting all of your efforts and money by throwing the batter away, you can freeze it instead! Next time you want to make pancakes, you won’t even need