Learn what you should probably do to go dairy-free. Here’s how to get started eating a healthy dairy-free diet. Always check labels to see to it that a dairy ingredient isn’t listed on packaged foods. Dairy-Free Smoothies Reach for almond milk or soymilk over dairy milk. Instead of yogurt, add avocado or nut butter for creaminess. To add some flavor, reach for veggie slices, hummus or avocado. At home, you might make guacamole or try vegan queso....
Find out how to properly choose, store and freeze blueberries. Plus, glean some delicious recipes that highlight this antioxidant-rich fruit. There is nothing more disappointing than opening a clamshell of blueberries to discover a sodden, moldy mess. The skins should be taut, not wrinkled, and the berries should be firm and not mushy. Introducing water and dampness creates an environment ideal for bacteria, mold and rot. A layer no deeper than an inch and a half or so is fine....
Say goodbye to stale bread! Here are our tried-and-true methods for how to keep bread tasting fresh for longer. (Psst: The secret is storing it properly.) Photo: Getty Images What Is the Shelf Life of Bread? Breads that are made commercially will last longer than homemade ones. This is because many of those breads contain preservatives. Lastly, the natural climate that you live in will determine how long your bread will last....
Whether youre storing it in the fridge or freezer, make the most of this cruciferous vegetable. FromShrimp & Broccoli Stir-FrytoBroccoli Salad with Bacon, there are endless ways to prepare this healthy vegetable. Before you might enjoy this cruciferous vegetable, learn what to look for when buying broccoli. Then, learn how to store broccoli to make the most of this tasty vegetable. you’ve got the option to also buy loose broccoli florets....
Plus, get tips on what to look for when buying butternut squash. Butternut squash is one of the most popular varieties of winter squashand for good reason. Learn how to store butternut squash properly and reap all the benefits of this tasty vegetable. Look for squash that feels heavy relative to its size. A heavy squash is a good indicator of freshness. When stored correctly, whole butternut squash can last for up to 2 months....
Learn how to store cauliflower to use in soups, side dishes and more. Whether youroast it, grill it ormake it into “rice,“cauliflower is a versatile vegetable. Learn how to store cauliflower in the fridge or freezer. Plus, get some helpful tips for buying cauliflower. Look for a clean, compact head with tightly closed bud clusters. Avoid heads with loose or crumbly florets, brown spots or dull color. The leaves should look fresh and green....
Keep celery crunchy and fresh with this easy storage advice. Celery can be used in numerous tasty recipes, like in ourRadish, Celery & Cucumber Salad. Learn how to store celery in the fridge, including cut celery and whole stalks. Helen Norman Plus, get tips on what to look for when buying celery. Both the stalks and the aromatic, flavorful leaves of regular celery are edible. The celery heart refers to the inner ribs of the bunch....
Learn how to store this dark, leafy green properly for use in salads, sides and more. It’s also important to remove any blemished or wilting leaves before storage. Instead, wait to wash chard until right before use. Photo: Helen Norman Wash chard leaves with cool water until all dirt or grit is removed. It’s easy to store chard, and you might use it in everything, from soups to salads. For more, learnhow to cook chardandhow to freeze chard....
), is widely available year-round, although peak season is fall through spring. What to look for when buying fennel When choosing fennel, look for firm, white bulbs. Avoid fennel bulbs with brown spots and any tears or breakage. Photo: Getty Images / Claudia Totir (If the stalks and fronds are attached, remove them and store separately.) To avoid molding, don’t wash fennel until you are ready to use it. Alternatively, you could wrap and refrigerate them for up to a week....
If you do it right, you could stretch your mint stash for another month. This method requires the least amount of effort. If you change the water when it gets cloudy, the mint should last about a week. In the Refrigerator This method works really well, but requires a little more engineering. You don’t have to change the water with this method. Paper Towel and Plastic Bag This method works well tooand skips the jar of water....
From romaine to iceberg, learn how to store lettuce properly. Learn how to store lettuce, plus get tips on what to look for when buying lettuce. Lettuces are categorized by growing formin heads of varying shapes and sizes. Helen Norman The three main types are crisphead, butterhead and loose-leaf. Crisphead lettucesof which iceberg is the most familiargrow in very tightly clasped round heads. Romaine lettuce grows in elongated heads, while butterhead lettuce appears in loose round rosettes....
Not sure how to store this versatile summer favorite? Fans also know that zucchini is not only versatile but also easy to cook and enjoy. Read on for the do’s and don’ts of storing zucchini. Getty Images / Westend61 Do Shop Smart for Zucchini Being able to keep zucchini fresh begins at the market. Larger zucchini tends to be pulpier and may spoil more quickly. Also, look for zucchini with some of its stem attached, which indicates that it will last longer....
Cheese should only be stinky if it’s supposed to be stinky. Has it gone bad? Is it supposed to smell like that? Getty Images Are those little splotches supposed to be there? It’s best to think of cheese as a living thing, much like fresh produce. The cultures or molds that give cheeses their distinctive flavor are living organisms that can die and start rotting. Below, we break down how to tell if cheese is bad....
