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Advance Preparation of Foods

food in a refrigerator

  • Food Safety Checklist for "Planned-over" Foods
  • Freezing Prepared Foods (Source: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension)
  • Freezing Cooked Food for Future Meals: Freezer Bag Tips
  • Foods that Don't Freeze Well (Source: University of Georgia Cooperative Extension) pdf
  • Easy Freezer Mashed Potatoes (pdf)
  • How to Cook a Turkey the Day before Serving It
  • How to Freeze Chopped Onions
  • Freezing Sweet or Bell and Hot Peppers
  • Tray Pack Foods for Easy Pouring (freezing for later use)
  • Tray Freezing Apple Slices for Multiple Uses Later
  • Are You a "Lark" or a "Night Owl"? Cook Ahead Accordingly
  • Take The Hassle Out of Feeding Breakfast to Overnight Guests
  • Get out of the Kitchen When Company Is Coming: Cook Ahead
  • How to Cook Once and Eat Twice
  • Make Ahead Frozen Beef Crumbles: Easy Ground Beef Recipes from Your Freezer 

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