Freezing Food

Yes, you can freeze chestnuts. Whether they’re fresh, raw, cooked, roasted or even vacuum packed, chestnuts freeze really well and can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Yes, you can freeze fruitcake. Fruitcake freezes extremely well and can be kept in the freezer for several months with very little change to its taste or texture.

Mince pies are a delicious Christmas treat, made with crisp pastry and a sweet, fruity mincemeat filling. They’re perfect with a cup of tea over the festive period. They usually start appearing in the supermarkets in November, sometimes even as early as October, and it’s tempting to stock up while they’re available.

Whether you’ve got buffet leftovers or you’re getting organised for Christmas, you might be wondering whether you can freeze pork pies.

Wondering whether you can freeze trifle? The short answer is yes, but whether you should depends on the type of trifle and what you expect it to be like after defrosting.

Are you wondering how to freeze peaches? The good news is that peaches freeze really well, making them a fantastic way to enjoy this delicious summer fruit long after peach season has finished.

Yes, you can freeze butter. In fact, butter is one of the easiest dairy products to freeze because it keeps its flavour and texture remarkably well.

Goat’s cheese is one of those cheeses I nearly always have lurking in the fridge. It’s brilliant crumbled over salads, baked into tarts or simply spread on crusty bread with a drizzle of honey.

Fish pie is one of those meals that’s almost made for the freezer. Whether you’ve made a big homemade fish pie for the family or picked up a supermarket one on offer, freezing it is a simple way to avoid food waste and have an easy meal ready for another day. The good news is…

Whether it’s a pack of back bacon for a full English breakfast or streaky bacon for sandwiches, pasta dishes and weekend brunches, bacon is one of those ingredients I nearly always have in the fridge.

Apple cake is one of those bakes I always associate with autumn. As soon as the windfall apples start appearing, it’s usually the first thing I make.

Tangy, sweet and delicious, lemon cake is one of those bakes that never seems to last very long in our house. Whether it’s a classic lemon drizzle cake or a batch of lemon cupcakes, there’s usually someone coming back for a second slice.