There's not worse than wilted lettuce, so instead of relying on chance, try this mason jar storage trick that will surely prolong the life of your greens.
This is how to store mushrooms in the fridge or freezer keeping your finicky fungi as fresh as possible, whether you decide to buy them sliced or whole.
So, you made your grandmother's world famous coleslaw for the potluck only to find that it's a soggy, watery mess at arrival. What gives? The answer is salt.
Bay leaves can not only add a special flavor to all kinds of savory recipes, but may be able to repel bugs and pests from your pantry goods when used wisely.
The shelf life of opened pasta sauce depends on its ingredients, but you can rely on time estimates and notable signs of spoilage to avoid sauce gone bad.
We tend to over-refrigerate our produce and in the case of cucumbers this could be detrimental to their shelf-life. Here are some better options for storage.
As a fresh cheese, cream cheese can be delicate, but learning about its shelf life and how to store it properly can help you use it before it goes bad.
If you have leftover canned pineapple, don't throw it away! Freeze it and use it for later applications like making smoothies, sorbets, and even meat glazes.
You might think pickles last forever, even after opening, but you actually need to follow specific timeframes and recognize spoilage to avoid getting sick.
You may think that because you wash your knives, you don't need to wash your knife block. Alas, gunk can build up quickly, so clean it every few weeks.
Once your pesto has been opened, you should close its lid tightly, store it in the refrigerator, and plan to finish it quickly: within three days is best.
You can incorporate bacon's smoky flavor directly into your biscuits; just take a simple buttermilk biscuit recipe, and replace the butter with bacon grease.
If you want to make a quick-cook lasagna but have heard negative things about no-cook pasta, then you need to read Mary Berry's tip to improve texture.
Ina Garten, queen of the Hamptons and our hearts, chooses a specific olive oil because she finds it less bitter. To eat like Garten, choose a California oil.
Have you ever wondered what celebrity chefs keep in their fridge? Carla Hall revealed that she always has a salad bar ready to go, among other things, in hers.
Wrinkly ginger is a sorry sight, and if you never manage to use it up in time, freezing this root and using it directly from frozen couldn't be easier.
Buttermilk is so versatile that you might not have trouble using it up, but once you open it, you ought to know when it goes bad and how to tell it's spoiled.
Storing ice cream where you can easily reach it seems convenient, but neglecting to store it in the best spot can lead to disappointing changes down the line.
Meal prep doesn't have to be a chore. You can build your own instant noodle jar for quick and easy lunches that are delicious, catered to your own tastes.
Canned tuna seems indestructible, but it only lasts for a long time if you store it wisely, and one unassuming spot in your kitchen can spoil it in no time.
Tequila has a reputation as a long-lasting spirit, but fans still ought to know how long an opened bottle lasts and how to protect it from deterioration.