Freezing

Defrosting food safely is essential in preventing food poisoning. Here’s our guide to safe defrosting.

How Safe Defrosting Prevents Food Poisoning In the UK, around 80,000 people suffer...

Making meat dishes in bulk and putting a few in the freezer means you’re never far from a home-cooked dinner. Single portions of chilli con carne, shepherd’s pie and lamb rissoles are perfect for...

A stash of homemade cakes in the freezer really puts the anxious hostess’s mind at rest. Unexpected visitors? No problem – just whip out a selection of pre-sliced cakes and warm them gently in the...

Dairy products, including milk and cheese, can be successfully frozen to prolong their storage life. If you’re saving money or you have a big family, it’s very useful to understand what you can and...

Do you have lots of freshly-grown veg and a roomy freezer? Here is our guide to freezing vegetables for a year-round supply of your favourite crops.

Freezing Peas and Beans Peas and...

Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries and blueberries are all suitable for freezing. If you grow your own, these make a real treat in the depths of winter – when you can use them in recipes for...

Cooked too many roasties on the weekend? Here are our freezing tips and recipe suggestions for cooked vegetables.

Tips for Freezing Cooked Vegetables Consider what you’re likely to use...

Many of your favourite cake recipes are suitable for freezing, enabling you to store them for longer. Here’s our guide to safe freezing of cakes, biscuits and scones, plus a recipe for a banana loaf...