Plus filling my freezer with healthy options makes it less enticing to run and get takeout.
I like to stock up on wild Alaskan salmon and farmed U.S. tilapia.
A 5-ounce fillet takes 8 to 10 hours to thaw in the fridge.
For starters, many of them come already chopped, so that cuts down on prep time.
And depending on the season,they can actually be better for you.
And most don’t have added sodium like canned vegetables do.
Depending on the recipe, you may not have to thaw them at all.
For fruit, I like blueberries and strawberries.
They’re great for whirring up into ahealthy smoothiefor breakfast.
They don’t take much time at all to thaw.
If fact, slices of bread go from freezer to toaster without a problem.
Or just pull out what you need and let it thaw on the counter or in your fridge.
It should only need an hour or two (depending on the temperature) to be ready to use.
They are great for baking, topping a salad or just plain snacking.
Now I shred what I don’t use and freeze it.
This works best with solid cheeses like Cheddar or Monterey Jack.
It thaws almost instantly and the texture and flavor remain unchanged.
