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Freezing foods is easy, quick and convenient. Freezing temperatures stop the growth of microorganisms while slowing down the chemical reactions that break food down and reduce quality. Learn more about food preservation topics.


ground beef in a skillet Easy Ground Beef Recipes from Your Freezer
home canned peaches Food Preservation Videos
cracking eggs Freezing Eggs
onions, peppers and tomatoes Freezing Onions, Peppers and Tomatoes Video
frozen berries Freezing Produce
pasta and rice on spoons Freezing Rice and Pasta
peanut butter sandwich Freezing Sandwiches
zucchini Freezing Zucchini
food-family-meal Get Out of the Kitchen When Company's Coming: Cook Ahead
variety of onions How to Freeze Onions
variety of sweet and hot peppers How to Freeze Sweet, Bell and Hot Peppers
red tomatoes on a wooden table How to Freeze Tomatoes
spinach growing in the garden Preserving Spinach and Other Greens
apple slices on a cutting board Tray Freezing Apple Slices
red peppers on a tray Tray Pack Frozen Foods for Easy Pouring
Shepherd's Pie Shepherd's Pie with Directions for Freezing

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