Freezable Items????

[momof2joys]

I was just wondering what types of items some of you freeze. I do freeze some veggies and such. But I was wondering what else is freeze able yet tastes good when thawed!!!!

[nuisance26]

~Baked goods freeze well, cookies, cakes(cut in portions), brownies, breads, muffins, pie crusts, pizza crusts, flour tortillas, ect. I try to use up all of my baked items within 2 months. After that I think they start to taste weird. I freeze nearly everything. If you can buy something frozen at the grocery store you can freeze it at home.~

[happimommi]

I buy chocolate chips when I find a good deal then I freeze them so they last longer and I don't like to eat them when they are frozen. LOL

[Jskell911]

Heck, I'll try freezing ANYTHING once LOL. If it doesn't work out, well then I've learned. Seriously I am surprised by all that can be frozen.

Here's a pretty good list of items that do not freeze well:

http://www.stretcher.com/stories/980629c.cfm

[FrugalWitch]

Nuts, mushrooms, strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peaches, grated cheese, shredded coconut, chili, spaghetti sauce, baked goods.

[momof2joys]

These are great, please keep them coming!!!

[YankeeMom]

I freeze just about anything at least once

Good results from:
fruits: strawberries, blueberries, peaches, blackberries, raspberries, cooked apples, cantaloupe.
veggies: all kinds, except potatoes in soup...they turn to spongy yuckiness. Mashed potatoes freeze well though.
meats: all kinds of fresh meat, fish, deli meat, lunch meat, bacon, sausage, etc.
cheese: shredded, sliced, brick. The only thing about brick or sliced is that it gets a little crumbly. The only sliced that I've found that doesn't get a little crumbly is American, but IMO that's not real cheese anyway

scrambled eggs
baked goods: bread, cookies, hamburger/hot dog buns, muffins, dinner rolls, pizza crust, bread dough, cookie dough.

spaghetti/pizza sauce
sweet peppers - good only for cooking
onions - good only for cooking
tomatoes - good only for cooking
mushrooms - good only for cooking
bananas - for banana bread
shredded zucchini - for zucchini bread
pumpkin puree
boiled beets - the texture changes slightly

[YankeeMom]

ETA: I also freeze marshmallows, nuts, hot dogs, and pepperoni.

[geckoace]

yankeemom you freeze scrambled eggs?? then what im intrigued

[YankeeMom]

I scramble them raw, cook them in a baking pan so I have a "sheet" of eggs then freeze them in breakfast sandwiches. You scramble them in the pan and make breakfast burritos to freeze as well.

[Holly]

half gallon container of milk also. Just thaw and shake up a little before you use.

[Athena31]

Good ideas!

[Frugal Cook]

I put the raw scrambled egg(s) into the silicon muffin pan to flash freeze. Very easy to pop out and store away.

Try storing sticks of butter. Have not tried the tubs of the spreads which may separate when frozen. Experiment with your brand.

Pillsbury Dough/Cookie Canisters. They say not to do it but it works fine and the dough thaws fine.

If you use a metal lunchbox for your children's lunches, not only freeze their sandwiches, but also their lunchbox. Add the juice, fruit, and non-frozen stuff as they go out the door. The cold lunchbox will keep everything cool until lunch time.

[Thrifty Mom]

How do you freeze the bread dough? I've been wondering about this, but haven't crossed paths with anyone who has. I would like to freeze the dough in rolls, so I can bake a small batch.

[joyofsix]

I freeze about everything-baked good, milk, fruits&veg... almost anything really. I make spaghetti sauce and freeze flat vs canning. That drives my step mom crazy.