A plump tomato in peak season is a gustatory gift that will make anyone’s palate believe in a higher power—every juicy bite flooding the mouth with its perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. Alas, ...

Freezing tomatoes is an easy method for preservation, with limitations on texture after thawing. Tomatoes can be frozen whole, sliced, or pureed, with or without blanching and peeling. Tomatoes can ...

Freezing tomatoes is a fantastic way to preserve their summer ripeness and flavor, so you can enjoy the taste of sun-kissed tomatoes long after the growing season has ended. By freezing your excess ...

Having never gone to culinary school or worked the line in a restaurant, I often find myself learning about food the hard way. When I landed my first gig as an assistant food stylist, one of those ...

It's the end of summer and your tomato plant is somehow still producing pounds of the ruby-hued fruit. So what do you do? Eat as many BLTs as possible, and then freeze the rest for later. During the ...

Tomatoes are a staple in any home cook’s vegetable arsenal, even though they’re technically a fruit. Whether you mix them into a paste, cut them into salad-ready cubes or eat them whole, they’re a key ...

When produce markets run sales on tomatoes and time doesn’t allow for a day of canning, freezing is a good option. You won’t need any special equipment and it takes a fraction of the time. Best of all ...

In any case, I usually freeze herbs-blended-with-oil-and-nuts in ice cube trays and then transfer the frozen cubes to a zip-top bag for longer storage. You can then add cheese later, after defrosting.