Freezing Foods

Eggs

We learned this a few years ago while picking up some eggs at a farmers market. Mix the yolks and egg whites together, and pour into an ice cube tray. Two cubes equal one large egg.

Milk

Yes, milk can be frozen. Make sure and store the milk in its original container, however pour out enough milk to allow for expansion – approximately a cup per gallon of milk. Thaw it in the refrigerator, and shake well before using.

Butter

Butter also has to be stored in its original container. Thaw the butter in the refrigerator to use. Do not thaw the butter outside of the refrigerator! Repeat....thaw in the refrigerator!

Celery

Wash the celery and chop it to your desired size. Then, flash freeze it on a tray, and transfer the celery to a freezer bag or another air-tight container.  You can add the frozen celery directly to soups or other heated dishes.

Tomatoes

Make sure and wash the tomatoes thoroughly. Then, freeze whole and unpeeled on a tray.Just transfer the tomatoes to freezer bags. Make sure the tomatoes are  fully frozen.

Fresh Herbs

First chop your herbs finely. Then, place them in an ice cube tray along with a small amount of water. When it's time to use them - simply drop the frozen cubes directly into your heated dishes.

Nuts

Nuts can be frozen (either in shell or shelled) in a freezer bag or another air-tight container.

Zucchini and Other Squash

Like celery, wash and chop your zucchini/squash to desired your size. Then, blanch for three minutes; make sure to allow to cool; and then freeze it in an air-tight container.