Freezing and Storage

Beef broth can sometimes be an overlooked component to a recipe or soup. However, when you have a great broth, it takes your dish or soup to a whole new level. I learned this when I first added soup bones to my favorite vegetable beef soup recipe and have never looked back.

However, making beef broth is a large time commitment that takes the better part of a day. Though most of the simmering time is fairly hands-off, making broth is still a large chunk of time to commit. As such, when I make broth I make a lot of it with the intention of using it for several meals.

In this article we will dive into all your questions on how long beef broth will last and how to store it properly to ensure you will be able to enjoy it for several meals as well. We then finish with my favorite beef broth recipe that is simple, yet delicious.

As all pasta fans know, the sauce makes any pasta dish. If you have a delicious sauce, your pasta meal will not disappoint.

However, what do you do with the leftovers of your sauce masterpiece? Wonder no more as we will dive into all your questions on what to do with your pasta sauce leftovers.

A comfort food staple, tuna salad is a versatile dish that can be eaten as a side, as the main component of a sandwich or as a part of a salad. While I’ve had some decent store bought tuna salads, I still prefer to make it myself. Best of all, it’s pretty quick and easy to make!

However, we’ve all heard how hard it is to store mayonnaise. If you hesitate to keep your tuna salad leftovers, read on. We will go into all your questions on storing tuna salad leftovers to make sure they are safe and delicious to eat for future meals.

Being one of the healthiest foods you can eat, salmon is packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Best of all, it’s a very tasty fish that can be cooked in a variety of ways from baked to smoked.

However, how long does this savory fish last? We will tackle this along with several other questions you may have on how to store this healthy protein so you can enjoy in future meals.

Shrimp is one of the most common and widely used seafoods around. Whether enjoying it cold as a shrimp cocktail, skewered and grilled on a kabob, or cooked into your favorite Italian pasta, the uses for shrimp are endless.

Being so versatile, it’s a nice protein to have around. If you have any questions on how long your favorite shrimp dish will last, search no more as we have your shrimp storage questions covered!

Whether cooked or raw, shrimp should not be left out at room temperature for more than two hours. Anything longer will give harmful bacteria too much of a chance to grow on your food making it dangerous to eat.

Nothing warms you up better on a cool night than a hot bowl of your favorite chili! Chili is a staple of American cuisine with countless variations depending on the region it’s cooked and the chef’s personal preference.

Personally, I enjoy a simple chili seasoned well with ground beef, onions, and tomatoes, simmered in a large pot for hours and topped with saltines and cheese. Whatever your preferred chili recipe, properly storing it is essential.

Have questions on how long your favorite pot of chili will last? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Avocados are a savory fruit that have a nutty taste and creamy texture. As an added bonus, they are also very nutritious!  They can be enjoyed by themselves as a healthy snack, mashed into guacamole, spread over toast or used in a wide range of dishes from nachos, salads, tacos and even hamburgers.  I like to add them to my smoothies.  

But what is the best way to store this versatile fruit to make sure you can enjoy it before it goes bad?  We will dive into this question and others as we explore the practical matters around storing avocados.

Ground turkey is a versatile protein that is often used as a healthier alternative to ground beef in a variety of dishes from burgers to tacos to chili. However you use ground turkey, it is important to understand how to store it safely so you can have it available when you need it.

Mashed potatoes are a savory side to complement a wide range of meals. While most often thought of as smothered in gravy, they can also be used as an ingredient in several dishes such as shepherd’s pie. My favorite way to enjoy them is mixed with roasted garlic.

As a father of three, I like to make meals that last more than one day. This makes me very practiced at storing food for multiple days, sometimes multiple months. Luckily, mashed potatoes keep well and are just as good when reheated as they are freshly cooked.

Vanilla extract is one of the most common spices in a baker’s arsenal. Cake artists and bakers go through it by the case. However, for many home bakers bottles of vanilla extract can be sitting in the spice pantry for years, leaving some to wonder “Is my vanilla extract still good?” or “Does vanilla extract go bad?”

Luckily, we will dive into how long vanilla extract is good, how to properly storage techniques and other questions you may have relating to this delightful spice.