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Sierra Leone Bologi is a plant that can be used either fresh or dried. It is used in many dishes like smoothies, teas, sauces, salads, and much more. Sierra Leone Bologi is healthy for us as it is rich in nutrient factors and also contains vitamins, fiber, iron, and magnesium. …
Serviceberry is a type of plant with white flowers and red to purple-black fruit. It is also known as shadbush. It is a species of Amelanchier and belongs to the family of blueberry. There are different usages of Serviceberry as it give a better flavor when used in different recipes. …
Silverbeet is a green leafy vegetable that has the leaf that look like spinach and the whole vegetable looks like a beetroot. Silverbeet can also be known as seakale beet or Swiss chard. Silverbeet is grown and produced all year in Perth. On the off chance that it is pushed, …
It is also called ”Annona” and is found in tropical climates. This fruit belongs to the Annonaceae family. This plant is usually grown at lower altitudes. This an evergreen or semi-evergreen plant and usually go up to 13 to 14 meters in height. It’s a tropical fruit to survive in …
Soybean is also called soya bean, jobean or scientifically it is Known as glycine Max. The origin of this plant is obscure but most commonly is considered to be first found in central China. It is majorly harvested in the East Asian region. It is traditionally used as an unfermented …
A Star anise is a spice that is in the shape of a star. The other name for star anise is Chinese star anise, badian, star anise seed, and scientifically known as illicium verum. It is an evergreen shrub found mainly in southwest China. It has a distinct flavor and …
Squash is mainly fruit and has various shapes and sizes. Also, it has a variety of names such as winter squash, summer squash, delicata squash, hubbard squash, kabocha squash, butternut squash, etc. For their many benefits and nutritional value, people largely consume round the year. So here the question is, …
Star apple is a fruit native to Central America, and it has a star-like shape in the center, as its name suggests. It has a rounded appearance from the outside with dark purple-colored skin. It has shiny skin and firm texture, and its flesh has shades of two colors that …
Stevia is a plant that belongs to the chrysanthemum family. It is ten times sweeter than normal sugar and is used as a sugar substitute. In many places, it is known as zero calorie sugar and widely consumed by people who are on a diet and are cautious about calorie …
Stichelton is a cheese similar to blue cheese. However, like blue cheese, stichelton is not made from the pasteurized milk or rennet, which is prepared commercially. The stichelton is made from unpasteurized milk in the dairy farm. Stichelton cheese is famous in Southern America and Europe. Stichelton has an intense …
Stir fry sauce is made up of many ingredients. It combines chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and corn starch. To make the stir fry sauce, all you need to do is place all the ingredients in proportion and gently mix them. You then place the sauce …
Artichoke is an immature flower bud, and it is eaten as a vegetable. There is not a big difference between cabbage and artichoke. Both of them are almost the same in texture and quality. People who love artichoke hearts buy them in large amounts so that they can enjoy them …
Butternut squash is just like pumpkins, and it is found in Australia and New Zealand. The taste, color, and texture of butternut squash are the same as that of the pumpkins, so we can call it a vegetable. People love the sweet taste of butternut squash a lot, so they …
Corn, also known as Maize, is a cereal grain, and it is used a lot all in recipes in all around the globe. Because of its health benefits, people love to use it in many dishes, and they can also eat it directly. For long-term preservation, people usually store the …
Edamame is the preparation of soybeans, and they are mostly found in areas near East Asia. People use the edamame in many dishes, salads and they also eat it directly after boiling and adding some amount of salt to it. They choose the freezer as their first option when it …
Eggo is a famous brand of frozen waffles in North America and the areas near it. The waffles come in a frozen form packed in a package, and you can cook or toast them only after defrosting. You can only store the waffles in the freezer; otherwise, they will go …
Hot pockets is an American brand that produces a sandwich containing cheese, uncooked vegetables, and meat. It comes in closely packed, and it is stored only in the freezer as it can go bad very quickly if you store it in any other place. Before cooking the hot pockets, you …
Mango is a seasonal fruit as it only arrives in summers only and you will not find the king of fruits in any other season. Many people who love mangoes preserve them for a long time to enjoy their delicious taste in other seasons. To preserve these mangoes for a …
People who want to make their food items last for a long time; usually freeze them in the freezer. Ore Ida French fries are also the kind of food that you can freeze easily as they are uncooked pieces of potatoes that are packed separately. You can freeze them for …
Pomegranate is a delicious fruit, and you can find it in almost every part of the world, especially in Asian countries. People use pomegranate in smoothies, salads, and making juices because of its delicious taste. It is a seasonal fruit, so you will not find pomegranate in the market in …
Tater tots are grated potatoes in a cylindrical shape, and they are mostly fried and used in some recipes. They are used in many areas around the globe, and they are very famous for their delicious taste. Whoever buys tater tots buys them in large amounts and stores them for …
Texas toast is a slice of bread, and it is nothing else. So, don’t confuse between bread and Texas toast; they both are the same things. Now, you may be wondering, can you freeze bread? Yes, bread or Texas toast can be stored in the freezer for long-term storage. People …
Sea kale is perpetually known by various fascinating names, such as Sea colewort and scurvy grass. Sea kale shoots develop from the roots same as the asparagus. Truth be told, the delicate shoots of sea kale are used and eaten like asparagus. However, it huge leaves are mostly utilized like …
Sea salt is a type of salt found around the oceans. It is also known as bay salt, solar salt, or, you can simply say it salt. Most of the people use sea salt like the common salt in their kitchen. It has several health benefits because it is a …
Silkworm thorn tree is occasionally grown for its fruit. It produces fruit closely looks like mulberry, but its size is relatively larger than mulberries. Silkworm thorn berries have a blend of both sweet and tartly taste. Due to the yummy flavor of silkworm thorn berries, their jam and cakes are …
Scorzonera is (little) known as root the world of vegetables and it is used as salad or appetizer in many dishes because of it has got unique flavor. You can either it is with some butter and salt or use its leaves in the salad. It is rich in vitamins …
Sea buckthorn is an herb that bears fruit in resemble berries, whereas its leaves and flowers are used for medicinal purposes. The sea buckthorn fruit is an excellent source of anti-oxidant. Sea buckthorn is also known as the Holy fruit of the Himalayas, containing a high level of vitamin C …
Selles-sur-Chur Cheese is a type of cheese prepared from the milk of French goats, and it is famous worldwide. It is mostly used in France and the areas around it. People love to use Selles-sur-Chur Cheese to add a delicious taste to their dishes. Selles-sur-Chur Cheese is similar to the …
Siberian kiwi, also known as hardy kiwifruit or Siberian gooseberry, is a berry-sized fruit that tastes like kiwi fruit. The difference between kiwi and Siberian kiwi is that the latter has a smooth green, brown, or purple skin, and its taste is usually sweeter than kiwi fruit. Moreover, unlike kiwi …
Skirret, also known as Sium sisarum, is a root vegetable, and it looks a bit similar to ginger. The color and texture of the skirret are also like it. It is commonly used all around the globe as it is very famous for adding some delicious flavors to the dishes. …
Snake Beans are long, circular/round pods and are stringless with delicious taste and can be best when picked tender and young. They are flavorful and chewy and can be eaten immature and dried. Snake Beans have many benefits, and they contain many vitamins, iron, magnesium, etc. This nutrition helps in …
Stilton cheese is native to England, and it is among one of the most famous British cheese; it is available in 2 varieties Blue and White. It is made from cow’s milk and has a strong spicy flavor that goes best with bread, wines, nuts, etc. Its blue variant is …
Strawberry guava also goes by the names of Cherry guava and Cattley guava. It grows on the branches of the tree, which is tall up to 13 meters. Strawberry guava is a sweet fruit that has Guava like flavor with a hint of the strawberry flavor. The fruit can be …
The Sumac bushes contain deep red berries that are dried and made into powder. It is used as a spice and is native to the Middle East. The sour and tart taste of sumac was widely used in Europe until lemons were introduced. Ground sumac has a tanginess less than …
One of the most nutritious plants in the garden, a summer purslane js native to North Africa, Southern Europe, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent. It is a nutritious green leafy vegetable and serves a versatile number of uses. Its stems, leaves, and flower buds can be eaten as …
The sugar apple, also known as sweetsop, is a fruit from Annona squamosal. The fruit weight can go from 100 grams to 240 grams. It is spherical conical. It has knobby segments composed of thick rind. It is soft, slippery, and slightly grainy. The sugar apple has a brown to …
Striped marrow is a vegetable marrow that is an overgrown courgette. The name striped marrow is often shortened to the marrow. It is a vegetable that cannot be eaten raw and is always consumed after cooking. It is shaped like a cylinder and narrower at the top and thicker at …
String beans are the shrub that is used in North and South American meals in the summer season mostly. They are presently named green beans, and they can be consumed raw or cooked. Most beans give earthy flavor, but American String Beans give a little sweet hint in their flavor, …
Known by many other names like dragon fruit, pitaya, or night-blooming cereus, a strawberry-pear is a fleshy berry with a peel of red and yellow color. This fruit is native to the southern region of Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, and El Salvador. The fruit is good from both a nutritional …
Did you happen to see the Sugarsnap Peas at the supermart and do not know what they are or if you will buy them, then how’d you store them. Sugarsnap Peas or snap peas belong to the legume family of plants. They are tender, sweet, and can be eaten pod …
Native to Madagascar, screw pines are loved across the whole globe. Its soft and waxy texture is worth tasting once, and you will get addicted. The taste of this fruit resembles slightly with papaya and sugarcane. You can either use its fleshy pulp for cooking or eat it raw. Both …
Sharp Provolone is a semi-hard cheese that is aged for around four months. The aging process aids in bacterial growth and helps bring in the sharpness of the cheese. Sharp provolone is a delicacy for cheese lovers. It is indeed the center of attention on the cheese boards at the …
Shipova is a pear-like fruit with a delicious taste. The fruit is seedless with a taste similar to a pineapple. Shipova is fleshy and nutritious, so it is really good for your health. Shipova can be used to make Shipova juice that is extremely refreshing and healthy. It also adds …
Snake gourd is a green-colored vegetable, and it is mostly found in Asian countries. The characteristics of snake gourd are similar to cucumber’s, but they are different in texture and shape. People mostly use snake gourd in salads, and they can also cook it in some dishes. Just like cucumber …
Snake squash is similar to that of snake gourd, and there is no difference. The characteristics are almost the same, and the shape and texture of snake squash are also similar to the snake gourd. Snake squash is also a green vegetable, just like snake gourd, and it is used …
Snowberries are one of the rarest berries, and they are only found in the areas near Canada and United States. They are the small genu of 15 species, and it comes in the category of shrubs. It is an edible berry but not used by many people. People who love …
Snow pea sprouts are firm and are known as the new shoots of the snow pea plant. They look like coriander, but they are not known as a green vegetables. You can eat snow pea sprouts raw, but you can also them in soups to add a delicious flavor to …
Snow peas are edible pod peas, and they are similar in characteristics to green peas. The color, texture, and look of snow peas I also similar to that of the green peas. If you have ever used green peas, then it would not be difficult for you to talk about …
Soapwort, a flowering plant native to Asia and Europe. Its scientific name is Saponaria. It possesses small purple color flowers. Commonly called as bruisewort, bouncing bet, and lady’s-washbowl. It is an edible flower and used in many drugs. The most common benefit of using this flower as medicine is that …
Soko is a small genus of ornamental and edible plants from the amaranth family. It is used as a vegetable and is called Lagos Spinach. Also known as celosia, quail grass, and feather cockscomb. It is native to East Africa and Mexico, where it is known as the Velvet flower. …
The other name which is quite common for Soncoya is Soncoya and Cabeza de negro. The scientific name is Annona purpurea, which is a medicinal plant and an edible fruit. The origin of Soncoya is South America, Central America, and Mexico. The surface has a structure like a pointed hook. …
Sorrel is also known as Roselle and is from the family of hibiscus. Its origin is West Africa in the Caribbean region. There are different types of sorrel found in the Caribbean region, but the most popular is the deep red fruit. People use it to make drinks and jams. …
Scallions are the best type of onions you would ever have. The crunchiness, the taste, and the aroma are just amazing. These are commonly known as spring onions. You can use these in different types of salads and in making dishes. Most importantly, many people use scallions in making breakfast …
Since the Victorian era, scented geranium has been my favorites. Both the herb and indoor gardeners like scented geranium. The botanical name for it is pelargonium. It can do well both in full sun and even in part shade. Scented geranium consists of small flowers compared to others. Some are …
Sea beet is a dark-green, glossy and leafy vegetable just like spinach. Sometimes it is also termed wild spinach due to resemblance in appearance. It also has a similar taste but with a slight punch in the flavor. It can be used in all ways; raw in salads, blanched, toasted …
Sea Grape is a coastal plant that grows delicious fruits resembling ”grapes”. The grapes are small, almost equal to the size of a marble. They have a sweet and acidic flavor and are often used to make jams and desserts. Sea Grape is loved by animals living in tropical areas. …
Amy’s is a food company that provides frozen meals to people. Its offices are present in different countries all over the world. Freezing is always a good option; one can use it to preserve their food. Amy’s frozen meals mostly include vegetables. They are best to use, especially for the …
The condiment is a sauce or preparation added to food to enhance the flavor of meals and to complement dishes. Condiments are of different types. Some are added during cooking, like soya sauce, teriyaki sauce, and barbecue sauce and they give a delicious flavor to recipes. Other condiments like ketchup …
Lean Cuisine is a famous brand of frozen food meals. It covers various meals like pizzas, pasta, rice, baked chicken, beef, and much more. Lean Cuisine Frozen meals make your life easy as you can get your favorite food in bulk. Before you eat the food, you must defrost it …
When you have a package of the frozen liver, and you want to cook it for dinner, you need to defrost it first. You can defrost the liver by adopting different methods that include defrosting liver in a microwave, fridge or in cold water. You can also go for the …
Rhubarb is a leafy green veggie used worldwide to make many kinds of pies, salads, and stuff like that. Rhubarbs have a slightly hard stalk that is also used in making food items. This is a short-seasoned veggie, so people like to freeze it for later use. Rhubarbs freeze well …
Thai food consists of lightly prepared dishes and has a very strong aroma with a bit of spiciness. Thai cuisine consists of soups, salads, rice, and curries, and it can be frozen if you have some leftovers and want to eat later. You have to make sure that you defrost …
There is no denying that our life has become a lot easier after the pre-prepped frozen meals have been available. Many brands are selling up their frozen meals, but try Stouffer’s frozen meals to look for a healthier option. They are rich in protein and offer low calories. The frozen …
Samphire is a plant that grows in salty environments. It is native to regions of Australia. Samphire provides several uses in terms of both edibility and nutrition. From a nutritional point of view, it is believed to contain excellent vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. Samphire is of two types, i.e., marsh …
Sandpaper is a tree in the category of fig trees; its leaves have a sandpapery appearance, as its name suggests. Sandpaper fig is super sweet and has green color initially, turning dark purple to black after ripening. It can be eaten raw or used in desserts, smoothies, and jams. It …
The Santol, also known as cotton fruit, is a tropical fruit that originated from the floristic region of Malaysia. The color of Santol could be red or yellow, but the species remains the same. Santol is almost the same shape and size as a peach having the same fuzzy skin. …
Sapodilla is a famous fruit and also goes by the name of chikoo in Asia. It is grown in America, Mexico, and in large quantities in Asian countries, especially in India and Pakistan. Sapodilla is a soft but sweet fruit with brownish flesh inside the peel. The peel itself is …
If you are a foodie, you might have a good range of sauces in your pantry that you enjoy with different dishes. Like all other sauces, alfredo sauce can also be stored in the freezer to increase its shelf life and prevent it from going bad. The good quality Alfredo …
You may have bought a huge amount of Bratwurst and now you want to freeze them to use them after some time. Freezing bratwurst helps in storing the Bratwurst for a long time and keeps it in good quality. Once you freeze the Bratwurst, you will have to defrost it …
Chinese food is indeed a comfort food. People of all ages love Chinese foods because of their rich umami flavors. Be it the Chinese noodles, ramen, fried rice, stir-fries, every single item on the menu is mouth-watering. Chinese food does not like to wait. It is primarily enjoyed fresh. The …
Green beans are one of the most loved and widely used green vegetables all around the globe. You will find green beans in every shop and every store when you go out to buy some vegetables. Like other veggies, people buy green beans in large amounts, then store them in …
Hummus is a very famous middle eastern dip sauce that people love to eat with crackers and stuff while ill-timed cravings. It just gives a spectacular taste to your tastebuds. Many times, people prepare this at home in bulk and freeze it for later and longer use. The methods to …
Indian food is famous for its taste all around the world. The most popular food items include vegetable curries, chutneys, and soups. The best way to store Indian food is to freeze it in air-tight containers. Whenever you want to eat frozen food, you must defrost it first. Continue reading …
All that comes to your mind when you read about potatoes is the pleasant taste that calls you to eat them. It has low sugar content and quite beneficial for your health. Everyone, especially kids, loves them. You can make a lot of dishes with potatoes. You may end up …
Sashimi is a delicacy of Japan and it compromises either fresh meat or raw fish. The fish or meat is cut into thin layers and munched with soya sauce. In a formal Japanese meal, sashimi is served in the first course. You can even have it as a main course. …
Salak is a growing natural gem from south East Asia. Salak is a family of palm trees native to Sumatra and Java in Indonesia. Its leaves stretch up to 6 meters long, and it has a very short-stemmed palm, with each leaf going up to 2 meters long petiole with …
Saint Paulin is a French cheese that has a mild creamy flavor. It is made from pasteurized cow milk and has a butter-like texture. Saint Paulin cheese is enjoyed for breakfast or with drinks and cuisines. It is easy to make and matures in four weeks. This cheese has an …
Salmonberry is a vitamin C-rich fruit native to North America; it looks like raspberry in appearance but has a more sweet taste than raspberries. Salmonberries have a pale yellow color, which turns orange after ripening. Some salmonberries are red, and they don’t taste as good as orange ones do, so …
Salsify is a skinny Mediterranean root vegetable that has edible roots and is used for its medicinal qualities. It looks like a skinnier version of parsnip and is a nutritious, versatile, and creamy winter vegetable. It belongs to the dandelion family and comes in black and white varieties. Salsify is …
Sapote is a commonly grown fruit in North and South America. However, there are many types of sapote fruit, but all the fruit categories are found soft with sweet meat inside and a seed at the center of the fruit. The fruit is used in desserts, ice-creams, and smoothies. The …
Saskatoon is a shrub native to North America, Western Canada, and the United States. The Saskatoon shrub bears edible berries. These berries are known by various other names such as western serviceberry, pacific serviceberry, chuckle pear, or western juneberry. The Saskatoon berry contains minerals like manganese, magnesium, iron, calcium, etc. …
Sassafras is the name of a tree that belongs to the family Lauraceae. It has a wide range of uses, like its leaves are used in eating directly in salads, and after being dried, they are used as a spice named File Powder native to North America; this spice is …
Satsumas are related to Clementine, tangerines, and other citrus fruits and are various mandarin oranges. Satsuma has soft and flexible skin and has a puffy look and feel. This citrus fruit grows in Northern California and Southeastern US and is found in late October until the end of December. Satsumas …
Savoy cabbage is a plant species of brassica oleracea. This plant is a winter vegetable and one of the many different cabbage varieties. It is originated from Netherlands and England. It was introduced in the 18th century. In Germany, it is known as Savoyer Kohi. The name comes after the …
Salal is an evergreen shrub, which is native to the North American coast. Also known as Shallon, this shrub bears wholesome, sweet, and delicious berries similar to blueberries. Salal berries are significant in both nutritional and edible uses. This was only a brief overview of these berries. However, there is …
Brown sugar is a type of sugar that is made up of sucrose. It is used as an healthy alternative to white sugar in almost in every part of the world. It has a long shelf life, but it can go bad very quickly if you do not take good …
Vegetables are one of the most common food items all around the globe. Everywhere you go, you will find vegetables. Cauliflower is also one of those vegetables that are produced in almost every country or the world. People who love cauliflower buy it in large amounts and then freeze it …
Goose is a bird that is eaten in many parts of the world just like chicken. Same as other bird meats, the goose meat does not has a long shelf life too. You might have stored it in the freezer to keep it from going bad but you will ultimately …
Cod is known as a dermal fish, and it is used a lot all around the globe. People who love seafood love to eat cod as well, as it has a very delicious and unique taste. Like chicken and meats, seafood needs a cold environment to last for a long …
It must have tried the remedy of freezing pasta to use it late. However, in case you you want to use the pasta now, and you do not know how to defrost it, this article is going to be your helping angel. Although there are many ways of defrosting the …
People use vegetables all around the globe, and they are also stored in large amounts as they grow from season to season. Fresh vegetables have a very short shelf life, but you can extend the shelf life by storing them properly. Freezing the vegetable is a good preservation method as …
That are many types of sugar that are available out of which the white sugar is one of the most commonly used sugar. It is used in baking, sweet dishes, juices, and in almost every sweet food item. However, being sweet, sugar pots are the favorite attack site of many …
Saint Albray is a French cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk. It is among one of the classic cheeses of France; it is mainly manufactured in the Aquitaine region and has an ivory-colored appearance with red rinds and prepared within two weeks. It has a beautiful shape just like a …
Saint Félicien is a soft cheese made from pasteurized or unpasteurized cow’s milk. It originated from France in the farms of the Rhone-Alpes region. It has a similar flavor and texture as Saint-Marcellin cheese, although Saint Félicien is creamier and slightly richer. It is known as Caille doux in France. The …
Saint-Marcellin is a soft french cheese that is made from the milk produced by cows. Its name comes after a small town in France called Saint-Marcellin. It has a creamy white-colored exterior that weighs about 80 grams and is generally small in size. Its taste and texture are similar to …
Saguaro is a cactus tree, which can grow up to 40 feet. This plant is native to the Sonoran Desert, Southern Arizona in the United States, and South-Eastern California. Like various other plants in Arizona, Saguaro serves both medicinal and food purposes. This tall tree annually produces fruits. Saguaro fruits …
Sageretia is also known as Chinese sweet plum. The fruit is grown in subtropical regions and is native to China and Japan. The plant is known to be tolerant of high cold weather conditions. Extreme temperatures can affect the plant; however, they can thrive indoors where the sunlight comes for …
Saint-nectaire is a French cheese made in the region of central France. Since the 17th century, cheese has been made in Auvergne. The cheese is made from cow milk. The name of the cheese comes after jean Charles de la ferte, Saint-Nectaire. There are many ways of eating Saint-Nectaire as …
Prumnopitys is a berry-like fruit that has a sweet taste. It is bright green from the outside, and its fleshy aril contains one seed in it. You can eat it raw, use it in desserts and jams, or cook to make different dishes. This fruit is consumed in various parts …
Phyllo dough is used to make many sweet and savory dishes. Phyllo is made up of fine and thin unleavened dough commonly used to make pastries. It contains many layers of a sheet, which makes it different from other doughs. However, to store it for a longer use, you can …
If you have many packets of ground turkey beef, and you want to use them later in future, you will have to freeze them so that you can store them for a longer time. Now if you are ready to cook them, the first thing that you need to do …
Croissant is a handy bakery item which is very soft and can be used as an alternative to bread. However, being moist in texture, there are chances that you will have to freeze them to protect them from bacteria. You can freeze both; the baked or unbaked croissants. But you …
When you have Spinach in bulk, you prefer to use little bit of it in your meals every time you cook. In this case, you will have to freeze the Spinach for later use because the pantry or refrigerator will not store them for a long time. However, you might …
Brownies are everyone’s favorite and we usually end up making a lot of them. To store them properly, you can put them in the freezer so that you can use them later and preserve their flavor. However, the brownies that having fillings inside will not freeze well, on defrosting, they …
Rosemary is a herbal plant that produces fascinating fragrances. It is native to the Mediterranean. It is used for its potential health benefits, to make bodily perfumes, and as a culinary condiment. It is a species of the mint family, which is known as Lamiaceae. The other common member of …
Rowan is also known as mountain ashes as they are grown in the Himalayas and other mountainous areas in Europe. Rowan is grown on shrubs and thrives in very cold regions. A variety of rowan can be found in the northern hemisphere. The fruit is harvested usually in autumn and …
Runner beans are a species that is native to Central and South America. These beans are also known as multiflora beans or scarlet runner beans. Used to serve different purposes in various cuisines, the runner beans are also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. Not only are these beans …
Rutabaga is a root vegetable originating from Russia and the Scandinavian States; it is rounded in shape. It has a purple-colored upper surface, and from the bottom, it is white. It somewhat resembles turnips and has a mixed taste like cabbage and turnips, it can be eaten raw with salads, …
Sage is an evergreen herb belonging to the mint family. It has oval-shaped, gray-green leaves with a cottony texture and a slightly fuzzy or fluffy appearance and is attached with woody stems. Sage has an earthy flavor and a strong herbal aroma; its flavor brings warmth to the dishes. Sage …
Rose leaf bramble, also known as West Indian raspberry, rudus rosifolus, Mauritius raspberry, thimbleberry, a bramble of the cape, Vanuatu raspberry. It can be found in East Asia and eastern Australia. The leaves of the rose-leaf bramble stay green, but only the fruit ripens every early autumn in eastern Australia. …
Udi’s bread is always stored in frozen form as it is gluten-free and can go bad easily at room temperature. However, you will have to defrost it before using it for any purpose. Defrosting Udi’s bread is not an easy task as you can mess it up if you do …
The part of plants that are underground and are eaten by humans is known as root vegetables. Root vegetables are not much different from the other vegetables. However, having a lot of health benefits, root vegetables are enjoyed in healthy diets for ages. These vegetables are considered to be the …
Muffins are surely your favorite sweet bakery product. They are baked using different flavors and topped with chocolate, blueberries. If you have brought many of them from the bakery or baked them at home, you can store them in freezer and enjoy them for a longer time. However, you cannot …
Leafy green vegetables are widely consumed across the globe. They include spinach, kale, cabbage, watercress, turnip greens, lettuce, and many herbs. Some of these green veggies are almost part of our daily meals like coriander and herbs; some are used in everyday salads like lettuce. So, people keep these veggies …
You could have frozen corned beef in your freezer that you bought some time ago, and now you want to cook it. Defrosting corned beef can be a challenge if you do not know the proper way to do it. You have to make sure that you defrost the corned …
Chicken stock is made by cooking chicken bones with water along with some spices and vegetables. It tastes good, and it can be added to a variety of dishes for flavor. It gives you the flavor of chicken, plus it is quite beneficial for your health. If you have some …
Calamari is one of the widely cooked seafood; therefore, it is important to keep it frozen if you do not instantly use it. One of the important things to do before cooking your frozen calamari is to thaw it, which is a whole process in itself. In this article, you …
Ahi tuna steak is a thick part of a yellow finfish. The cut has no bones and is best eaten when lightly seared in the pan, leaving a medium or raw center. The steak can also be cut into thin slices for sushi. You can also make a poke bowl …
Roquefort is one of the oldest and famous cheese in the world. The origin of this cheese is France. It is commonly known as blue cheese, which is made of ewe’s milk. Due to its rich flavor, it is used in dressings and as a salad topping. It is also …
Romaine Lettuce is a type of lettuce with crispy and aromatic green leaves, mostly used as salads. Its other name is cos lettuce. It is very popular for its nutritional benefits and delicious taste. It is low in sugar, carbohydrates, and calories but high in minerals and vitamins. The possible …
Rose myrtle is also known as rhodomyrtus tomentosa. This is a plant that is part of the plant family Myrtaceae. It is commonly found in southern and southeastern regions such as Malaysia, India, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Sulawesi, and the Philippines. This fruit is edible. The leaf’s surface is leathery. …
Rockmelon, also known as cantaloupe, sweet melon, or spanspek, is a summer fruit that belongs to the family of muskmelons. The only difference between the words rockmelon and cantaloupe is their origin; otherwise, both the fruits are the same. Rockmelon comes from North America, while cantaloupe originated from Europe. Rockmelon …
Rocamadour cheese is native to France, particularly manufactured in Quercy and Perigord areas. It is solely made from goat’s milk and has off white color; it looks like a small disc in appearance and has a very smooth velvety texture. Rocamadour cheese has a strong nutty flavor, which makes it …
Rimu, also known as Dacrydium cupressinum, is a coniferous tree native to the forests of New Zealand. The tree contains bark, leaves, and also edible fruit. These different parts of this tree are used in various uses. Undoubtedly, the tree offers a wide range of uses from a medicinal point …
The ridge gourd is a vegetable that closely resembles a cucumber. The vegetable is very popular for its use in Asia and is also cultivated in Asia. The vegetable is used in many dishes and has many benefits for health. The vegetable is known for its benefit of improved eyesight. …
Ridge cucumber is green in color, which promotes hydration. It involves many processes such as transportation of waste products and nutrients and regulation of temperature. Ridge Cucumbers growing temperature is 65 to 75 degrees. Ridge Cucumbers are ideal for home farming as it doesn’t take much place, and people can …
Rice syrup is a plant-based sweetener that is used instead of refined sugar. This is used to sweeten foods with lower calories. The rice syrup is traditionally used in Asian cuisines. It is also used to add a gaze to different types of Korean dishes. The shelf life of rice …
Riberry, also known as Lilly pilly, is a fruit about half half-inch in length. They are native to subtropical areas in New South Wales and Queens Island. Riberries have a bright red color originally, which fades to pink when it is cooked. Raw riberries have a spicy flavor with a …
Relish is a mixture of different vegetables or fruits and sometimes with vinegar as a side ingredient; the sugar can also be added along with vinegar. It is used as a side dish with different cuisines like sandwiches, burgers, and roasted meats. Many people confuse pickle and relish as the …
Kidney beans are called kidney beans because they resemble the shape of a kidney. Kidney beans are white and red with a mild change in taste and size. The red kidney beans are a little smaller than the white ones. Kidney beans are harvested in Asia, America, and Mexico. It …
Red bayberry, also known by many other names like Chinese bayberry, Japanese bayberry, yumberry, waxberry, or Chinese strawberry, is a tree. It is known for its red-colored edible fruits. This subtropical tree is native to regions of China, Japan, and the United States. Red bayberry has a lot to do …
Peas are small spherical-shaped seeds or the seed-pod of the fruit named Pisum Sativum. Each of the pea pods contains many different-sized peas. A pea is green in color and occasionally golden yellow or infrequently purple. This vegetable is a cool-season growing plant that can be found in the Mediterranean. …
The rosehip is also known as rose haw and is the most useful accessory fruit for the rose plant. Its color changes from red to orange. When successful pollination occurs in spring or early summer, it ripens late in summer and through autumn. Its flavor is slightly sweet with a …
The QualityLowInputFood Project, which unfolded over the course of the five years between 2004 and 2009, was a European-Union initiative that endeavored to meet three goals within the field of organic and low-input food supply chains: To enhance the quality of organic and low-input food within the European Union To …
Quince is a popular fruit that is eaten and loved by people all around the globe. Quince is just like pears. The characteristics and shelf life of quince are similar to that of pears. Suppose you found a quince sitting on your countertop for many days, and you want to …
Radicchio is a purple-colored vegetable that looks like cabbage or lettuce, but actually, it is not. It has purple-colored leaves with white-colored veins on it, and it is similar in the shape of a cabbage. It is a rare vegetable as it is not used and is found in many …
Rainbow chard is a leafy green vegetable just like the lettuce. Rainbow chard is found in every part of the world, and people love to use them in salads, and they also love cooking it. If you have bought rainbow chard for the first time, then you would be worried …
Rambutan is a subtropical fruit that comes in the family of lychee. It similar to the lychee so, their characteristics and shelf life will also be the same. Rambutan has a similar outermost covering like lychee. The only difference is that it has long hairs on its outer cover. But …
Rangpur is a citrus fruit that is a mixture of citrus or limonite. It is orange in color and has the same characteristics as lemon. It has a very acidic taste, and its flesh and the outermost covering are also orange. Do you love rangpurs? If yes, then you would …
You might buy some extra Italian sausages when you shop for sausages and freeze them for later use. Whenever you want to cook frozen Italian sausages, take them out of the freezer and defrost them. Defrosting Italian sausages could be quite challenging if you do not know the right way …
Oysters live in marine habitats and are saltwater bivalve mollusks. They are an important part of the ecosystem. Oysters as a food influence water filtration, habitat structure, nutrient cycling, food web dynamics, and biodiversity. They have high magnesium and potassium content. Oyster increases blood oxygenation and lowers your blood pressure. …
A combination of garlic, pine nuts, basil leaves, and any hard cheese all mixed in olive oil makes the pesto sauce. The pesto is a widely used sauce that goes amazing with different kinds of pasta. Usually, people prepare this sauce at home as it is an easy one. So, …
Puff pastry is a delicious bakery product used worldwide. It is used to make delicious pies, tarts, and patties. Puff pastry is best stored in the freezer. It maintains excellent quality and can be used easily. If you want to use the frozen form of Puff Pastry, you must defrost …
It’s might be difficult to thaw out your turkey thighs for a special feast as it needs a little effort. Suppose you have a lot of time and don’t have any desire to surge. Plan on thawing out the turkey thighs in the refrigerator, which is the most secure and …
Venison, also commonly known as deer meat, is a highly nutritious source of protein. It is low in fat and has a delicious flavor. It is a popular addition to restaurant menus around the world. If you want to store it for a long, you should freeze it. However, before …
Inside skirt steak is also known as fajita meat or fajita steak. It has a delicious taste. Inside skirt steak is well known for its robust flavor profile. This cut comes from the abdominal muscle and is tough to cook. Mostly outside skirt steak is more preferred because it is …
For the two flatfish, the common name is halibut. Halibut is a fish that has a compact texture, and it tastes clean. You can obtain a good source of protein from halibut. It contains multiple vitamins and minerals such as vitamin D and B. Compared to other types of fish, …
Brussel sprout is a green leafy veggie that goes well in salads, and it gives a very unique flavor when roasted. People love to eat this roasted veggie along with steaks and pasta. It tastes really good and gives a fresh vibe to the person. As the shelf life of …
Blueberries can be your favorite fruit. Blueberries are available for a short time. It makes many of us freeze blueberries so they could be used later when not available. Frozen blueberries, once thawed re not as fresh as they were in the start before you put them to freeze. Frozen …
Guacamole is a salad or dip made from avocados. It originated in Mexico, but nowadays, due to its fantastic taste, it is used worldwide. It has a nutty flavor. You may end up freezing this delicious salad. Now, you are wondering how to defrost the guacamole. Don’t worry, though! Guacamole …
Delicate cheeses, for example, brie or cream cheddar, don’t freeze well since it gets sticky. Yet, harder cheeses, like jacks, Parmesans, and cheddars, freeze well. The way of freezing and defrosting doesn’t have a lot of effects. Cooler packs ought to be fine. Since the cheddar doesn’t freeze hard, you …
In contrast with white bread, Ezekiel bread is made of whole grains and legumes with no sugar. Its ingredients are first sprouted and then blended to form Ezekiel bread which removes all the anti-nutrients from the grains. Ezekiel bread has a short shelf life, so many people freeze to extend …
Crab is seafood that is liked by a lot of people. It has a unique taste with a beautiful fusion of sweet and salty flavors. The taste of crab also gives you the hint of fish. If you are a seafood lover, you probably end up freezing it. Now, the …
Cornish hens and chicken are similar also different. Compared to chicken, Cornish hens are smaller. Still, it is considered to be a chicken variety. They are tendered than the chicken because of more diminutive in size. The flavor of Cornish hens is less assertive. They are best for serving a …
Clams are always a delight to eat. Clams are not everyone’s cup of tea. The people who are obsessed with the clams never miss any chance to get their hands over them. It is indeed a mighty expensive obsession. People tend to freeze their clams in the freezer so that …
Tofu is produced by curdling soya milk and then pressing the curds into soft white blocks. Tofu has been a staple food in the Asian diet for years and is now commonly used in sandwiches, salads, bar-b-q, sauces, and even desserts. Being used in various foods, many of us freeze …
For pre-cooked food, using a freezer to store them can make quick meals super simple. Surprisingly, not all frozen food sources thaw out the same. For instance, the rice requires some additional push to thaw out and forestall bacteria development securely. If you want to know the methods to thaw …
We all know that freezing the fish extends its shelf life. When we super freeze the tuna, all its goodness and freshness are preserved. It tastes the same even if you cook it a year later. Living busy lives, we tend to store food in the freezer, so we do …
Having meatballs frozen in your freezer makes your life a lot easier. If you are a working person, you might store a lot of stuff in the freezer. Obviously, you will not have enough prep time to make your food from scratch again and again. Once you have frozen your …
Pond apple is commonly known as alligator apple because it is usually fed to alligators in the U.S.A. Pond apple is a tropical fruit that also goes by the name of monkey apple and swamp apple. The fruit itself is very useful, but the stem and leaves are also used …
Rose apple is occurring widely but commonly found in Southeast Asia. It has been introduced as a fruit tree and an ornamental. The rose apple has many different names, such as it is known as Jambu in the Maldives and is called Syzygium Jambos scientifically. They are used in many …
Prairie turnip is an edible root that is tuberous in shape. It is a starchy food that grows below the ground. It is nutritionally similar to a potato but differs in taste and texture. It has a mild sweet taste. A brown husk covers the inner white edible portion. Freshly …
Red Mombin is also known as Spondias purpurea, belongs to the cashew family. Red Mombin is grown on a flowering plant. The fruit has thin skin and has a small oval shape. The Red Mombin has a sweet but a little tangy pulp inside with a seed at the center. …
Pulasan is a tropical fruit related to the soapberry family Sapindaceae, which a rambutan belongs to, and it has a short trunk of 30-40 cm. The pulasan is native to peninsular Malaysia. It attains a height of 10-15 meters. Pulasan has been proved to be very beneficial for weight loss, …
Purslane is a leafy vegetable that you can eat directly, or you can cook it too. It is just like the mint. The leaves are green in color and are smaller in size. It has a pleasant smell too. The shelf life of purslane is similar to that of the …
Whenever we talk about the cheese, queso de bola is worth mentioning. Queso de bola is a semi-hard cheese that is commonly known as Edam. It is famous as Edam as it is found the most in Edam, the city of Holland. It is a traditional cheese which is made …
Quenepa is another fleshy fruit that resembles lychee. This fruit is not sewed too much, but it is found in almost every part of the world. Its size is from two to four centimeters. It has an orange color flesh inside, and the outermost covering is of green color. If …
Pupunha is famous as peach palm. It looks like an Indian jujube shrub and has similar characteristics to that and mostly comes in red or orange colors. It is edible, but it is not famous as a fruit globally, still people use it, they love it. Like Indian jujube shrub, …
Reblochon is a semi-soft rind and smear-ripened cheese which is gained from cow milk in Savoie, France. It has a nutty, mild, and fruity flavor and matches up well with Savoie wine, melted on baked potatoes. In the alpine region of Savoie, it pairs up well with Tartiflette also. For …
Purple apple berry is a type of fruit that belongs to the family of apples. It is purple and looks similar to apples. They are available in different sizes, colors, and textures as well. Like apples, purple apple berry has a limited shelf life, and it can spoil in unsuitable …
Quandong is a fruit that is found a lot in Australia and the areas near it. The outermost covering of the Quandong fruit is just like the pomegranates. It is red but the inner part of the quandong is not like the pomegranates, and it is quite different. Like other …
Redcurrant is a fruit of a flowering shrub that comes from a Ribes Family; they are small rounded berries with bright red color, with a beautiful translucent appearance which makes them suitable in the décor of various desserts, tarts, smoothies, and drinks. There are different currents like black, white, and …
Rhubarb is famous for its thick stalks and sour taste and is sweetened while cooking. The stalks of rhubarb vary in color from pale green to pink to red, and its consistency matches that of celery. This vegetable is mainly found in temperate and mountainous regions because they require cold …
Pumpkins are one of the most delicious vegetables. It is a giant veggie, and it is found almost in every part of the world. It is not only cooked, but it is also used for many purposes. The shelf life of pumpkins is not too short neither too long. So, …
Pont-l’Évêque is originally a French cheese. The cheese is manufactured in the vicinity around the commune of Pont-l’Évêque in Normandy. The milk source is obtained from dairy cattle. Pont-l’Évêque is considered to be the mature Norman cheese that is still in production. It has a soft and washed rind texture. …
Poppy seed is an oilseed that is obtained from a flowering plant named opium poppy. It is originated in Greece, and now it is widely used all over the world. It is used in baking and in a variety of dishes to make them super healthy and tasty. Poppy seeds …
Have you ever thought you will be eating cactus fruit? All prickly and spiny fruit? You will be amazed to know that you can eat up the prickly pear. It is also known as cactus fruit. You might be scared first because of the presence of minute spicules. It surely …
Are you a cheese lover? If it’s a yes, then this article is for you. This article will help you know a unique variety of Italian cheese named Provolone. Provolone is creamy and delicious. It is a wonderful addition to pizzas, pasta, and various sauces. Provolone is available in 2 …
Prune is a flesh fruit and it is also called dried plum. Normally prune can be used for all over the year, but it also depends on how you stored prune. Prune is a healthy dry fruit as it contains vitamins, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, etc. Also, prune is a good …
When we talk about some rare veggies, then we should mention Prussian Asparagus. Prussian Asparagus comes in the list of the rarest and expensive veggies. It is because it only comes in two months in one year. You will never find this veggie anywhere else if its season is over. …
Pummelo is a type of grapefruit and is also known as Pomelo. The shape of Pummelo is like a teardrop and has a greenish or yellowish flesh. It provides many benefits and helps us to be healthier. It is a highly nutritious fruit and provides many minerals and vitamins to …
An edible fruit red in color, with many benefits and uses, a raspberry is native to Europe. Raspberries grow during summers. In this article, we will acknowledge you with all of the information you need to gather about this fruit. How to store them, their shelf life, and some signs …
Red cabbage is like green cabbage but has a dark red in color and denser in taste. However, this color of the cabbage can depend on the soil in which it is being grown. The red cabbage requires a humid atmosphere and well-fertilized soil. The red cabbage is used as …
Red Mulberry is a fruit of the red mulberry tree, and it is widely grown in Eastern America; it has a great variety of uses, its leaves are used in herbal medicines, its fruit is used in eating directly and also act as an ingredient in various desserts, jams, drinks, …
Rembrandt Gouda cheese is named after a well-known Dutch painter, Rembrandt van Rijin. It is a type of gouda cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk and aged for over a year. Rembrandt Gouda cheese is a semi-hard cheese with a firm texture but can be melted quickly. Rembrandt Gouda has …
Rice beans belong to the family Fabaceae and are known as Vigna umbellata. Rice beans are rich in protein and contain high nutritional value. Rice beans are N-fixing legumes. These are warm seasonal beans. Many people don’t know much about it as little research has been done it. Rice beans …
Mostly, meats are kept in the freezer to preserve them but when it comes to cooking, they need to be defrosted thoroughly so they are cooked properly. For this you have to follow proper procedures and precautions as instructed in this article. Chuck arm roast defrosts best in the fridge …
Dairy products are one of the most used food products all around the globe. Almost in every home nowadays, you will find dairy products. People like to use mild, cream, and yogurt the most. The shelf life of all these products is very short. So, people use to store them …
Defrosting ground chicken is similar to defrosting chicken; there is not a big difference. The time and the methods used to defrost the ground chicken are similar to defrosting chicken. People also freeze the ground chicken when they want it to store for a long time. But it is important …
Frozen Chicken wings can be difficult to deal with, particularly when you have frozen them for quite a long time. You need to ensure that when you cook the frozen chicken wings, there is no part left either uncooked or over-cooked. For this, you can utilize different strategies to defrost …
Mozzarella is a type of cheese. It is mostly used in cooked dishes to add some delicious taste of cheese to it. As we all know, dairy products mostly long last at cold temperatures so, people also store the mozzarella in the freezer. When it’s time to use the mozzarella …
The best use of Hamburger buns is inside a quarter of a year of freezing. Defrosted and warmed burger buns are best utilized that very day, preferably within two hours. Refrigerating is never a smart move on the grounds that the temperature in the refrigerator will, in general, dry out …
Pie crust is one of the most delicious bakery items. It is made up of flour, sugar, butter, and salt. Pie dough is baked to make pie crust. For long-term storage, people store pie crust in the freezer. But frozen pie crust cannot be used or eaten directly. You will …
Pork loin is the meat that is obtained from the pig. Pork loin is used a lot in western countries. People like to buy the pork loin in large amounts, and then they store it for a long time. You can store the pork loin in the freezer so that …
Most of you freeze spaghetti sauce to save time whenever you crave a delicious saucy pasta. You can defrost spaghetti sauce by different methods depending upon how much time you have. You must make sure you know the right procedure of defrosting spaghetti sauce so that the quality of the …
Squid is seafood, just like fish. It usually stays fresh in cold environments. That’s why the seafood is stored in the freezers. They retain their peak quality for a long time in the freezer. But before cooking the squid or a fish, you will first have to defrost it completely. …
No thanksgiving is complete without turkey dinner; that’s why roasted turkey leg is everyone’s favorite on Thanksgiving. The moist and tender leg meat, rich with flavor, makes it a perfectly satisfying meal for families. If you are geared up to make drum sticks and you realized that the turkey leg …
Pectin is a polysaccharide found in the cell wall of plants, i.e., fruits and vegetables. The term is often confused with gelatin, which is present in animals. Pectin holds several versatile uses in both the food and medicinal industry. In the food industry, its use lies in preparing mouthwatering marmalades, …
Pélardon is a soft cheese native to Languedoc Roussillon, a city in France; it is made from goat’s milk, particularly from Alpine or Saanen breeds creamy white appearance with a soft texture. Pélardon has a fruity plus nutty flavor with a slightly spicy and bitter aftertaste. There are different traditions …
Mexican Franciscan priests of Monterey invented pepper Jack cheese. It is derived from ‘Monterey Jack’, which is a genuine American cheese. Pepper Jack and Monterey Jack are similar, except the Pepper Jack is flavored with rosemary, garlic, sweet peppers, habanēro chilies, and sometimes spicy jalapenos are also added for flavor …
