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meatballs

You can freeze them raw or cooked, with or without sauce.

Storage time in the freezer: 3-4 months.

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Avocado

If you want to freeze them, increasing their duration, then remove the skin and the bone, mix the avocado pieces with a little lemon juice and put them in a container or bag, eliminating the air.

Storage time in the freezer: 4 to 6 months.

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Peel them, clean them, wrap them in kitchen paper to absorb moisture and place them in a freezer bag. You can freeze them whole or chopped. This second option will allow you to add them directly to any preparation, helping you save time.

Conservation time in the freezer: from 2 to 6 months.

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Herbs

To make them last longer, wash and dry them well, removing the stems and placing them in aluminum foil “packages.” When you use them, cut them before defrosting. Another interesting option is to freeze them in cubes of olive oil, like the classic cubes of water: they will be ready to use in sautés and for your preparations.

Storage time in the freezer: 6 to 9 months.

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Broccoli

Like many other vegetables, it won’t stay fresh for more than a week, so you can freeze it.
Before doing so, clean them well, drain them and separate them into florets and close them in an airtight bag.

Storage time in the freezer: 6 to 8 months.

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Butter

If you have extra butter and don’t use it, put it in the freezer before the expiration date and it will extend its shelf life.
It may lose some flavor over time, but this is normal.

Freezer storage time: 9 months if salted and 5 months if unsalted.

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Yeast

When you freeze the yeast still sealed it will last forever, once opened and frozen regarding 6 months.
It is not necessary to thaw it or leave it at room temperature before use, you can use it directly.

Storage time in the freezer: 6 months when opened.

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Rice

White rice, paella and baked rice can be frozen without problems. Wrap it in plastic wrap, then place it in a freezer bag. However, do not do it if the rice is creamy or with broth. They would freeze hard and then be inedible once thawed.

Storage time in the freezer: 2 months.

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Mushrooms

Mushrooms and champignons are no exception, they can be safely placed in the freezer.
Tip: To keep them from losing their flavor, steam them for five minutes following defrosting.

Storage time in the freezer: 3 months.

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egg whites

Many times it is cooked with egg yolks and ends up throwing the whites. In order not to waste them, put them in a container and then in the freezer. They will be useful later to prepare pancakes and desserts.

Storage time in the freezer: 1 year.

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Flour

You’ve probably never considered it before, but you can put the flour in a bag and store it in the freezer to extend its shelf life.

Storage time in the freezer: 1 year.

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Spicy

Peppers or chilies will not only extend their life, but also give you the opportunity to use them more easily. As they harden, you can cut them into strips without staining or worrying regarding seeds. Of course, the longer they stay in the freezer, the less flavor they will have.

Storage time in the freezer: 9 months.

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Soup

Just like you freeze chicken or vegetable broth, you can also freeze your soups. Our tip: store them in individual serving jars. You can always defrost it if you’re hungry and you don’t have anything in the fridge. Healthy and delicious!

Storage time in the freezer: 2 to 3 months.

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dough for pizza

As long as there is extra dough left over, you can put it right into the freezer. Before doing so, sprinkle a few drops of olive oil on a bag and place the dough inside.

Storage time in the freezer: 3 months.

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Celery

If frozen whole it will last two months, but if you clean it, cut the stems one by one, and put them in a bag, they will last much longer.
Once thawed, you can use them to prepare purees or any other cooked dish.

Storage time in the freezer: from 2 months to 1 year.

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Grape

Surprise? Clean them, dry them and place them on a flat baking tray so they don’t stick. Once frozen, transfer them to a sealed bag to take up less space. You can do the same with red fruits, currants or blueberries.

Storage time in the freezer: 12 months.

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Ginger

This root can be frozen and used little by little. To take advantage of this, don’t put the entire piece in the freezer. Cut it into several pieces, put them in airtight bags and use them progressively. If you freeze it whole it will be very difficult to break it down to use only what you need.

Storage time in the freezer: 3 months.

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Pan

Too much or leftover bread should be placed in the freezer as soon as possible, so you don’t lose an ounce of goodness.
A tip: if you intend to use it for toast, freeze it already cut into slices and then put them directly in the toaster.

Storage time in the freezer: 3 months.

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Hummus

Both the purchased ones and the homemade ones can remain in the freezer maintaining their flavor and properties.
If you made it yourself, add a splash of oil before covering it well so it doesn’t dry out when thawed.

Storage time in the freezer: 6 to 8 months.

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Gazpacho

It’s actually… a cold soup, so like all other soups, you can freeze it with no problem.

Storage time in the freezer: 1 to 2 months.

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