Food Storage & Safety

Foods need to be stored in different ways to preserve them for long periods of time -- our charts describe the prop...

Guidelines for refrigerating and freezing home-baked and home-cooked products.

Plan ahead and you can have a food supply that won't spoil before you've had a chance to use it.

These guidelines will help you get the best flavor and texture from the foods you store.

Follow these tips to store bread properly.

Some of our favorite tips on how to lengthen the life of your pasta and use it for other meals.

You can use roasted sweet peppers in a variety of ways -- follow these easy roasting directions.

These foods lose flavor, texture, or overall quality when frozen.

Before you freeze your canned creations, make sure you have the right equipment.

Freezing herbs is quick and easy. Learn which ones are great for freezing and how best to freeze them.

Make your meat last longer than a couple of days.

Cook up a big pot of soup and, if you're lucky, you'll have enough to freeze for another meal.

Follow these steps for perfectly frozen fruits and vegetables.

One of the most important ways to keep food safe is to avoid cross-contamination.

Food safety is especially important when eating outdoors, where food can spoil easily -- enjoy a worry-free picnic...

Because you can't see, taste, or smell the bacteria that cause foodborne illness, cleanliness is essential.

Properly cooking food to a safe temperature destroys the harmful bacteria that cause foodborne illnesses.

Don't judge roasts or burgers by appearance. Use a meat thermometer.

Use these tips to ensure that your fish is cooked just right!

How to tell if food is done -- both for food safety and personal preferences.

Tasty egg dishes depend on eggs that are in top condition. Here are some egg-handling pointers.