Plastic freezer bag
A bag made from plastic to store food in the freezer. Waitrose freezer bags are sold on a tear off roll with wire closures and have a white panel with space to write details of the food content and date.
Freezer bags are also a great way to store leftovers that can be used later for soups and in casseroles. Rather than throwing out leftover vegetables, keep a gallon-sized bag in the freezer.
When you're freezing something in a plastic freezer bag, be sure to squeeze all of the air out of the bag before sealing. You can also wrap the item in plastic wrap first and then store it in a freezer bag.
You can wrap fresh ginger in plastic and then seal it in a freezer bag and keep it in the freezer for up to a year.
If you're concerned your fresh grapes may go bad before you get to eat them, toss them into a freezer bag and freeze them. On a hot day, pop a few frozen grapes into your mouth for a refreshing snack. Or add fresh grapes to sauces.
Transfer to a freezer bag - extract as much air as you can using a straw, tie securely and label. Alternatively, pre-cook your vegetables before freezing.
To freeze, allow the loaf to cool before placing it in freezer bags. Remove all the air from the bag or ice crystals will form during the freezing process.
Meat wrapped in butcher paper should be repackaged tightly in plastic wrap, foil or plastic freezer bags. Meat packaged in clear plastic wrap on a plastic or Styrofoam tray doesn't need to be repackaged.
I make thirty Ziploc freezer bags of pre-measured formula at a time, enough for one month. It only takes about 20 minutes to make a month's worth and saves time and fuss every time you want to make formula.
Place white chocolate baking bar in small resealable plastic freezer bag.
Microwave at medium (50% power) 2 minutes. Turn bag over; microwave at medium 2 to 3 minutes or until white chocolate is melted.
Knead bag until white chocolate is smooth.
If you can obtain fresh kaffir limes, they freeze well enclosed in freezer bags and will keep indefinitely in that state. Just grate a little rind off the frozen lime and replace lime in freezer until next required. The leaves freeze well too.
For home-made game stock cubes, try freezing this in ice trays, then transferring the cubes to freezer bags. Simply pop one or two cubes into the dish you're making, as and when you need that extra flavour.
To save money on bagged ice, start making your own ice cubes now, by freezing in trays, and when frozen, dump them in a freezer bag.
Shop for perishable Thanksgiving items between now and two days prior to Thanksgiving.
After the rinse, either return them to the pot (with fresh water) to resume cooking, or plunge them in ice cold water to stop the internal cooking process, and then place them in freezer bags, and then into the freezer.
I usually get about 15 patties but it depends on the size of the batter that you drop in the pan, these are better if fried to very brown and crispy, you can make a double recipe, fry them then freeze them on a tray then pop them into freezer bags, ...
Similarly, frozen Ice Cream will taste like a stale freezer when allowed to be kept too long in a frozen form. If placed in an air tight container or sealed in a freezer bag, Ice Cream will last longer, keeping its original rich flavor.
Otherwise, the filling will be soupy.
To freeze a baked fruit pie, let it cool completely. Place it in a freezer bag, then seal, label, and freeze for up to four months. Thaw the pie completely at room temperature before serving.
To extend peak apple enjoyment for any variety except Golden Delicious and McIntosh (these do not freeze well), slice and freeze apples in a single layer on a sheet tray, then transfer them to a freezer bag and use them in baking or sauces.
 See also: Freeze, Cooking, Water, Fruit, Sauce
  
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