Leftovers

You’ve seen the batch cooking hype, but not everything survives the freezer. Here is which meals are worth the effort, and the secret to keeping them fresh.

Tired of thawing a massive block of curry just to eat one portion? Stop wasting food with this simple, space-saving portioning trick.

Freezing lunches saves time, but most people do it wrong. Here is what actually survives the freezer — and what should always stay fresh.

Leftover pasta often turns into a mushy, frozen brick. Here is the secret to freezing it so it stays separate and keeps its bite for your next meal.

Most people freeze rice only to find a soggy, clumpy mess when they thaw it. Here is the simple air-drying trick that keeps grains separate and fluffy.

Frozen soup often turns watery and curries separate. Here’s how to freeze leftovers so they taste fresh, plus the one trick for creamy sauces.

The sauce decides which leftover is worth freezing. What comes back, what to skip, and the rice step beside the FSA page.