Freeze Fresh: The Ultimate Guide to Preserving 55 Fruits and Vegetables for Maximum Flavor and Versatility

Crystal Schmidt

juli 2022 · Säljs av Storey Publishing, LLC

Om den här e-boken

Capturing the peak flavor of fresh produce and preserving it for year-round eating is easier than ever with Freeze Fresh, the ultimate guide to freezing and enjoying more than 55 popular fruits and vegetables. Author Crystal Schmidt's time-tested preparation techniques ensure that color, texture, and flavor are retained in the freezer. From familiar favorites like apples, corn, potatoes, and peas to surprises like lettuce, avocado, and citrus fruits, Schmidt details the best ways to prepare each food for the freezer, including pre-cooking, slicing, blanching, and more. She offers more than 100 recipes that freeze well, such as Blueberry Maple Pancake Sauce, Pickled Sliced Beets, Mango Chutney, and Honey Butter Carrot Mash, as well as delicious ways to cook the frozen food after thawing, including Creamy Parmesan Confetti Corn, Tart Cherry Oatmeal Bars, and Broccoli Cheese Soup. Home cooks and gardeners alike will love discovering how easy and economical it can be to fill your freezer with produce customized to your own tastes and needs.


 

Om författaren

Crystal Schmidt is the creator of Whole‑Fed Homestead (wholefedhomestead.com) and the author of the bestselling book Freeze Fresh. She is devoted to sharing the skills of growing, preserving, and cooking with whole foods with her many followers online (110k on Instagram). She lives in Wisconsin.