I hardly ever freeze anything. I mean, yeah, I freeze that I buy frozen and are supposed to be put in the freezer, like ice cream, frozen dinners, and, um, ice. But I've just never been the type of guy who freezes leftovers or freezes foods to be used for another day. I guess I'm a cook-it-and-eat-it guy.
AOL Food (from Real Simple) has a guide to everything you need to know about freezing though, including tips on how to prevent freezer burn (you can eat food that has freezer burn, just make sure you cut off the part that has the discoloration).
They also have a list of foods that should never be frozen, including cake batter, raw celery, corn on the cob, garlic, and mayonnaise. Though I can't even think of why you'd want to freeze mayonnaise. "Frozen Mayo" is a great name for a band though.
4-06-2007 @10:48PM Megan said... " "Frozen Mayo" is a great name for a band though."
Bob, are you a Dave Barry fan ?
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4-07-2007 @5:21PM Dan Tannenbaum said... Come on, you never forze homemade italian food? It always tastes better after being frozen for a couple of days and reheated!
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4-07-2007 @6:48PM Chef JoAnna said... you can buy pre-frozen corn on the cob (well, one is able to but I seriously don't recommend it, it's horrible)
Also, don't freeze things made with the things listed. For example, if you make a double-batch of pot roast intending to freeze half, go ahead and double the whole recipe EXCEPT only make one meal's worth of potatoes. Freeze the meat, carrots and onions, and serve the reheated potroast with mashed potatoes. Things with cream sauces and coconut milk can 'break', too... so just be cautious.
You can TOTALLY freeze pumpkin pie, so I don't know why they advise against custards...after all, isn't most home-made ice cream custard-based...?
You can also freeze eggs, just freeze the whites & yolks separately. For yolks, tho, add salt or sugar (remember to LABEL it, so you don't end up with salty custard or sweet quiche!)
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4-10-2007 @10:03PM Glenn Hanson said... My Mother always told me never to re-freeze meat that has been already thawed once before. She never could explain her reasoning but I remember my Grandma saying the same thing. To this day, I never thaw hamburger or steak unless I know I can finish all of it. Whats the Deal ??
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