Home for the Holidays-Make ahead and freeze
My kids are all coming in for the week of Christmas with my three granddogs (when will they have kids)–between book signings and parties–who has time to cook so I turn to my My trim&TERRIFIC Freezer Friendly Meals Cookbook that not only includes recipes, but everything you wanted to know about freezing but didn’t know where to look. Also, check out quick breads as I have those in my freezer for those unexpected gift-Chocolate Zucchini Bread-yum! To the kitchen to make a chili, lasagna, of course gumbo, and some sweet treats…this way there is no stress in my kitchen
Here’s my freezing tips:
Food must be at room temperature before freezing.
- Avoid freezing high sodium foods as salt lowers freezing point of water
- Don’t overload your freezer.
- Do not put cold glass or ceramic dish in a hot oven as dish may possibly break.
- Allow room for food to expand as food freezes
- Air and moisture cause freezer burn—use freezer plastic containers and freezer plastic bags for moisture proof and airtight freezing.
