Can Your Freeze It?

Can you freeze it? Cheese Can you freeze it? Yes, but hard cheeses are better. How to freeze: Grate beforehand to avoid problems with crumbling and keep in an airtight bag for up to three months. Best used in cooking. How to use: Transfer to the fridge and allow to defrost thoroughly. Milk Can you freeze it? Yes, as long as it's within date. How to freeze: Don't keep it in a glass bottle because it will expand, use a container with plenty of room. How to use: Allow to defrost in the fridge. Use within a couple of days as freezing won't prolong its life. May be best used in cooking. Mushrooms Can you freeze it? Yes, either cooked or raw. Cooked mushrooms bring better results. How to freeze: If raw, wash first, freeze on a baking sheet to keep them A separate, then transfer into a bag or container. Allow cooked mushrooms to cool before freezing. How to use: Can be thrown straight into cooked meals, otherwise remove and defrost thoroughly. Bananas Can you freeze it? Yes, ripe bananas are perfect for smoothies or banana bread. How to freeze: It'l be easier down the line if you peel, cut into small pieces and begin freezing on a baking sheet to keep the pieces separate. How to use: Throw frozen pieces straight into a smoothie or thaw completely for baking. Rice Can you freeze it? Yes, cooked or raw. Don't freeze leftover takeaway rice, it may have already been frozen and reheated. How to freeze: Pop uncooked rice straight into an airtight bag or container. Cooked rice must be frozen the same day, even if you wish to use it within 24 hours. Transfer to a container, cool quickly and get it into the freezer. How to use: Can be microw aved from frozen. Don't reheat more than once. Yoghurt (?) Can you freeze it? Yes, it's ideal for smoothies, baking or for a frozen dessert. How to freeze: Put in an airtight container with plenty of space as it will expand. Use an ice cube tray for smaller smoothie-sized portions. How to use: Transfer to the fridge and defrost fully or allow to thaw slightly to eat as a frozen dessert. Cream Can you freeze it? Yes - but needs to be a minimum of 40 per cent fat. Single cream can't be frozen. How to freeze: Whip it first if you want whipped cream, otherwise pop it in an airtight container. How to use: Allow to thaw thoroughly and stir to mix butterfat through. Risotto Can you freeze it? Yes. How to freeze: If possible pop some in a container before you finish cooking. Cool and freeze as soon as possible to avoid the risk of food poisoning. How to use: Thaw thoroughly and return to the pan with some stock - the amount depends on whether it w as fully cooked in the first place. Chicken Can you freeze it? Yes, raw or cooked. How to freeze: If raw, wrap individual items and put in bags and freeze for up to a year. If cooked, slice and cube first. How to use: Raw must be thawed thoroughly. Cooked pieces can be thrown straight into dishes to be heated or on to a pizza. Mashed potato Can you freeze it? Yes, for a couple of months. How to freeze: Cool thoroughly and pop in a freezer bag. Alternatively part freeze smaller, individual porticons on a baking tray to keep them separate. How to use: Defrost and whip butter or milk through it for creamier mash. If watery, add a little sour cream. ao Find out more information about how to stop wasting food and start saving pennies at ao.com/life/wasteless