The short answer is yes. Cream cheese can be frozen, but it all depends on how you’re going to use it. The great news is that it’s still useful (and delicious!) Credit:Photo: Rachel Marek; Food Stylist: Holly Dreesman in baked goods, casseroles, and dips. How Long Will Cream Cheese Last in the Refrigerator? The experts atPhiladelphia Cream Cheeserecommend using cream cheese by the “best by” date on the package. Store opened cream cheese in an airtight container....

you could definitely freeze eggs! Save those golden yolks for up to a year. As egg prices climb, you may wonder, “Can you freeze eggs?” Credit:Rachel Marek The answer is yes, and we’ll show you how. Freezing eggs offers aneasy, safe, and practical wayto stretch your food budget. Rachel Marek Can You Freeze Eggs? Credit:Rachel Marek you could absolutely freeze eggs, including egg whites, yolks, and whole eggs. You may be wondering if it’s possible for you to freeze hardboiled eggs....

This popular dip is worth saving, but can you freeze hummus? Let us help you do it right. What is Hummus? Credit: Carson Downing What is hummus made of? The tasty,protein-packeddip makes a great appetizer or starter with flatbread, crackers, and bite-size veggies. you might substitute almost any cooked legume, pea, or lentil 1:1 for chickpeas in yourfavorite hummus recipe. Can You Freeze Hummus? Hummus is freezable, regardless of whether it’s store-bought or homemade....

Yes, you’re free to. Freezing mashed potatoes is a great way to plan for the holidays oravoid wasting any leftovers. Read on to learn how to freeze mashed potatoes for later. Credit:Jacob Fox. Food Styling: Annie Probst. Food Styling: Annie Probst. This method will also work perfectly to freezemashed sweet potatoes. A regular muffin pan would work, but silicone makes it easy to pop right out. Once frozen, remove the individual servings and place in a labeled plastic bag....

Kelsey Hansen Best Containers for Freezing Milk Heres what our Test Kitchen learned about freezing milk. Canning Jars Select canning jars specifically approved for freezing (this is on the jar packaging). Ball mason jars are a good option. Credit:Kelsey Hansen Dont fill jars to the top; leave about an inch of room for expansion. Ice Cube Trays Fill an ice cube tray with your milk. Once frozen, transfer frozen cubes to plastic freezer bags....

The answer is yes and there are a couple of ways to do it. Freezing pears allows you to use juicy Bartletts, sweet Anjous, and crunchy Boscs all year long. So how much is enough? Credit:Kelsey Hansen Then stick to this for how to freeze pears in syrup. (In case you missed it, we’re ending the “fridge or counter?” debate with a completeguide for where to store all of your produce....

Yep, you could freeze your homemade pumpkin pie filling, pie crust, or even the whole pie. These tricks will buy you time during the busy holiday baking season. During the busy holiday season, one of our favorite time-savers is freezing pumpkin pie. Credit: Andy Lyons How to Freeze Pumpkin Pie Is it better to freeze a pie before or after baking? First, follow the instructions to prep and bake your favoritepumpkin pie recipe....

The short answer is yes, it’s possible for you to freeze sour cream. Plus, safety tips and what to know about texture changes. Chances are you’ve had sour cream left over after topping abaked potatoor as part of ahomemade dip. Credit:Blaine Moats But its dairy, so can you freeze sour cream for future use? Blaine Moats How Long Can You Store Sour Cream? Sour cream will last in the refrigerator until, or slightly past, theexpiration dateparticularly if unopened....

Give your tofu the meat-like texture you crave, even when it’s been frozen. Tofu is a neutral canvas that can adapt to pretty much any flavor you add. If you’ve ever wondered, “Can I freeze tofu?” Credit:Jake Sternquist when it’s getting close to the expiration date, there’s excellent news. Read on for some tips and tricks for freezing tofu for your nextclassic meatless recipe. Don’t worry, this is totally normal, it’s just what happens when the soy protein freezes....

The short answer is yes, you’re free to! Here’s exactly how to do it. How to Freeze Tortillas Unopened packages of tortillas can bestored in the freezeras is. Credit:Rachel Marek Simply lay them flat, and you’re good to go. Be sure to label and date the bag before putting it in the freezer. It just takes a little extra prep. Place sheets ofwax paperin between each tortilla before placing them in a freezer-safe bag....

Before you freeze this fantastic summer fruit, study up on the 1 way you definitely shouldnt freeze watermelon. Getty Images Heres some sweet news: Fresh watermelon season is quite long, spanning fromApril through September. (In case you missed it, here are our top4 tricks for picking a perfect watermelon.) Credit:Getty Images Whole watermelon lasts up to 10 days in the refrigerator. Once the fruit has been sliced, the clock really starts ticking....

back up your summer zucchini for the winter by chopping it up and freezing it. We’ll teach you how to do it in just four steps. You certainly can, but it will be much more challenging to thaw and use later. Credit: Matthew Clark (Imagine trying to shred a soggy, whole, thawed squash.) Yes, for these recipes, freezing shredded zucchini is your best bet. For soups, stews, and pasta sauces, try sliced or chopped....

you could grow vegetables indoors by choosing the following edible plants that grow well in pots and small spaces. Marty Baldwin Can you grow vegetables indoors? However, Thai chilis, pequins, and manyother types of hot peppersstay small enough for indoor setups. Credit:Marty Baldwin For even more options, you could alsogrow these plants as microgreensand harvest them in just 7-14 days. Credit: Marty Baldwin Credit:Carson Downing Credit:Bob Stefko Credit:DigiPub / Getty Images...