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The 5 Things Esti Stocks in Her Freezer
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Dinner and entertaining is easier when some components are ready in the freezer. Frozen meals are not really a big thing in my house. While I do usually keep a variety of soups in my freezer during the winter (I never make enough for just one meal at a time), and I love to have…
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Another 5 Things That Renee (Tries to) Always Have In Her Freezer

These freezer staples are always handy, and are there ready and waiting to save the day! One of the very first posts I wrote here on Between Carpools was about the five items I always have in my freezer. It’s 3 years later and those items are still my go-to freezer staples. Since it’s still…
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The 5 Things Leah Always Keeps in Her Freezer
Why dirty pots over and over again when you can do it just once? Make big batches of these staples and have them ready in the freezer for when you need ‘em. One of the first articles I wrote for Mishpacha magazine years ago was about things I stock in the freezer. The editor named…
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The Mess-Free Sticky-Free Way to Freeze Mini Freeze Pops
Does your mini person need mini freeze pops (or else the whole freeze pop will just end up melted somewhere)? Try this trick. Do you remember this hack we shared to keep the freeze pop mess to a minimum? Well, now we have a little extra twist. Do you have a little one that can’t…
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How to Freeze Anything
Want to get ahead with the cooking, but don’t know what you can freeze and what should be prepared fresh? Here’s a guide to help. Perhaps the most common question we receive on any recipe is in regards to freezing it. Can I freeze it? How do you reheat it? So let’s get straight to…
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How to Freeze and Rewarm Fried Foods
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What’s the best way to freeze fried foods so that they stay fresh and crispy? As I was discussing with Leah the best way to fry these taco shells ahead of time to use in this recipe for my mishloach manot, she said, “Why don’t you freeze them?” “Ah, you’re right. Why don’t I? What’s…
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How to Freeze Potato Latkes so You Can Prep Ahead (Yes, It’s Possible!)

Don’t want to be standing over the frying pan when you should be enjoying Chanukah nights with family and guests? You can prep latkes earlier in the day or in advance and freeze. Here’s how. Years ago, if you would have told me that I was going to offer tips on “How to Freeze Potato…
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The Best Way to Store 9x13s In the Freezer

Prevent freezer burn and make sure your hard work doesn’t go to waste with challah bags! Did you know that challah bags (aka 2-gallon bags) fit a 9- x 13-inch pan perfectly? This method will ensure that your hard work doesn’t go to waste. The bags will help prevent freezer burn or the transfer of…
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Do You Know What’s in Your Freezer?

This “Outside the Freezer List” will make sure you know what’s in there…so you use it up! How many times do you find yourself rummaging through your freezer wondering if there is another vegetable soup, somewhere? “I know I had one more, somewhere” isn’t always good enough. Especially when you want said veggie soup to…
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Can I Freeze Potato Kugel?

3 ways to reheat potato kugel so no one knows you froze it. Yes, you can freeze potato kugel. Don’t want to be busy peeling, shredded, and baking on Friday morning? Here’s how you can freeze potato kugel and prep it in advance with no one the wiser. Option 1: Remove from the freezer the night…
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