Freezer containers (merged threads)

nabowla

I always cut up my cakes into slices before freezing so that I don't have to defrost an entire cake if I only fancy one slice. It's also easier to put slices into freezer bags. The same goes for pies and quiches.

Soups and casseroles can go in ordinary freezer bags but it's a bit tricky to pour the stuff in. I always end up with half of the soup on the bench instead of in the bag. I'm going to try some of the special liquid freezer bags from www.lakeland.co.uk to see whether they're any better.

ellas9602

I always line a pint glass with a large sandwich bag(12p for loads from wilkos) that way its easier to fill with liquids and works quite well :j

Rachie_B

:beer: for those tips

i wouldnt have even though to cut into slices before freezing doh !!

im more stupid than i thought :rotfl:

keep the tips coming i need all the help i can get :eek:

squeaky

There are a couple of recent threads on containers which include tips such as lining a container with a freezer bag, put your liquid in, freeze it, lift out of the container and store; which also means you can use the container again and so don't need too many - and I'll link one below.

Most cakes and pastries freeze very well, and we have lots of threads listed under "freezing" in the cooker section of our MEGA Index sticky at the the top of the board which will help you with quite a few things and also has links to on-line guides on freezing.

Your soup should freeze just fine



Containers for freezing?

Rachie_B

squeaky wrote:

There are a couple of recent threads on containers which include tips such as lining a container with a freezer bag, put your liquid in, freeze it, lift out of the container and store; which also means you can use the container again and so don't need too many - and I'll link one below. Most cakes and pastries freeze very well, and we have lots of threads listed under "freezing" in the cooker section of our MEGA Index sticky at the the top of the board which will help you with quite a few things and also has links to on-line guides on freezing.
Your soup should freeze just fine


Containers for freezing?

:beer: thank you

Izzy.

The most important thing is never to refreeze something that has been frozen before unless it has been frozen raw and you have defrosted it and cooked it.

Reformed_Money_Waster

I have a question about cooking home frozen meals. I always seem to cook far too much (not intentionally!) when making curry, casseroles, etc, often wasting equivalent to a full serving as a result. As a result, I decided it was time to start freezing whatever I have left. I bought some cheap foil containers from Wilkinsons last week and froze some left over chicken curry. My question is, how do I cook this, and frozen meals, again? Do I thaw them out and just warm them through, or can I cook them from frozen?

Thanks in advance.

squeaky

The usual advice is to defrost in the fridge overnight if you can, and using a microwave is a good quick option if you forget.

As for reheating, the method of choice is yours, i.e. decant it into a saucepan on the hob, in a dish in the oven, or in the microwave. But you need to ensure that the meal is reheated thoroughly throughout which means getting it all up to a minimum of 72°C

bratsmum

A very helpful thread as I've just started cooking in bulk. Made enough chilli the other night for 10 meals!!! plus that nights meal too! I measured it out in to some very cheap plastic pots I got from tescos once, clear with a blue lid, and once it had been frozen I decanted them into freezeer bags to make more room. Don't forget to write whats in them on the bag.

I have always had a list of whats in the freezer selotaped to the door in a plastic document thingy, and am religously now keeping it up to date, even put a pen in it so I can add/delete stuff.

Rather suspect freezer bags aren't that money saving tho, as you can't use them again (or can you?). Oh well.

mah_jong

Hi there, I have had some wonderful tips on stoarage in cupboards before and now that they are wonderfully organized i have turned my eye to the chest freezer. Its not a big one so usually close to full. There is on basket that sits at the top but its I dont find it particulary useful.

i have now got various soups, stews, bols in bags, the more recent have been frozen in container so they are sort of stackable! I am trying to carrier bag the soups etc but things escape and end up lurking at the bottom, usually the label has come adrift !

Any one got a better method?