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Burning Question: Can You Refreeze Raw Meat After Thawing?
Yes, you can— but you may not want to. According to the USDA, when raw meat is thawed in the refrigerator, it is safe to refreeze it without cooking. For this reason, it's perfectly OK to purchase, say, a previously frozen piece of salmon from Trader Joe's, and then put it in your freezer when you get home.
Simple Tip: Freeze Bacon Before Chopping
These days bacon is such a hot ingredient, it's everywhere! Within the past couple of months, the fatty, salty pork has become a staple in my pantry. If you use bacon as much as I do, consider placing the bacon in the freezer 15 to 20 minutes before slicing any time a recipe calls for uncooked, chopped bacon.
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Do You Freeze Things?
The only things in my freezer are ice, frozen berries, puff pastry, and vodka. There was a time when my freezer was full of tupperware, but I never ended up eating anything I froze, so I stopped. Although I make soups and casseroles, I prefer to eat the leftovers rather than freeze them for a later date.
Produce + Big Freeze = Big Bucks at the Supermarket
As you may know, winter is the season for citrus. Unfortunately, winter is also the season for big chills, winter storms and cold fronts. The severe weather that we in California are experiencing is expected to highly impact the fresh produce industry.
Chef's Tip: Freeze Extra Sauce In Single Serving Portions
I went to dinner the other night with the ruggedly down-to-earth Nick (Michael Chiarello's sous chef!) who cooks restaurant style meals in his tiny kitchen at home. He gave me a great tip that I just had to share with all of you. If you live alone, or are only cooking for two, make a large batch of sauce like a red-wine lamb reduction (that was his total cheffie example, but you could do the same with tomato sauces, pesto, etc.) and freeze it in ice cube trays.
Eggs: Freeze the Other Half
So you've gone all out and made a great recipe that called for egg yolks only. It came out great, but what did you do with all the egg whites? If you normally toss them in the trash, then it's time to rethink your strategy.
The Basics: Vanilla Ice Cream
There's nothing like fresh-churned homemade ice cream. It's cool, but melts in your mouth, creamy and smooth, and when compared to a grocery store variety, has a richer, cleaner, more pure taste. To make ice cream you need an ice cream maker and a little skill, but most of all, it requires patience.
Frozen Blended Drinks: Love Them or Leave Them?
I'm a fan of just about every type of cocktail, be it a tiki drink, modern classic, or wine-based concoction. However, I'm not too crazy for frozen cocktails like blended margaritas and strawberry daiquiris.
Sure, I enjoy the occasional piña colada poolside, but when it comes to frozen drinks, I normally stay away.
Do You Freeze Your Alcohol?
Do You Freeze Your Alcohol?
Yes, it goes down smoother that way.
Sometimes — it depends on the type of hard alcohol.
Taco Bell's New Focus: Drinks, Premium Food, and Breakfast
Turns out McDonald's and Burger King won't be the only fast food chains focusing on premium products. So will Taco Bell.
On Tuesday, Yum Brands Inc., which operates Taco Bell, held an investor meeting and announced dramatic plans to shake up the menu at the Tex-Mex chain.
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