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Category: Meal Planning

Cook on Sunday and eat well all week.

Can You Freeze Cheese? Which Types Freeze Well and Which Don’t

Can you freeze cheese? Pieces of yellow cheese on a cutting board, cubes in a glass container and shredded cheese in a freezer bag on the counter, with the fridge in the background

Yes, you can freeze cheese, but not every kind. See which types do well in the freezer, how to wrap them, how long they keep and how to thaw them.

Can You Freeze Cooked Rice? How to Freeze and Reheat It Without Drying Out

Can you freeze cooked rice? Portions of white rice in glass containers and a freezer bag on the counter, with the freezer in the background

Yes, you can freeze cooked rice. See how to cool it quickly, portion it, how long it keeps in the freezer and how to reheat it without drying it out.

How to Thaw Meat the Right Way (Without Ruining the Texture)

How to thaw meat: frozen steak in a sealed plastic bag on the bottom shelf of the fridge

How to thaw meat safely in the fridge, in cold water or in the microwave, how long it takes and what you should never do.

Mise en Place: What It Is and How to Use It in Your Home Kitchen

Mise en place in a home kitchen: onion, garlic, vegetables and seasonings already chopped and sorted into bowls on a wooden counter, ready for dinner

Mise en place means reading the recipe and having everything set out and cut before you turn on the stove. See the steps, food safety tips and how to adapt it with kids.

How to Store Vegetables in the Fridge: Keep Them Fresh Longer and Waste Less

How to store vegetables in the fridge: lettuce, collard greens, fresh herbs, broccoli, carrots and tomatoes from the market on the kitchen counter, next to a cloth bag

How to store vegetables in the fridge with tips from Embrapa: what to wash first, how to pack them and how long lettuce, collard greens, carrots, tomatoes and broccoli last.

Cheap Weekly Meal Plan: Shopping List and Prep for 7 Days

Cheap weekly meal plan: colorful healthy meals in glass meal prep containers on a wooden counter

A cheap weekly meal plan ready to use, with a shopping list, recipes that go a long way and answers for anyone short on time and money.

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