The video "Kitchen Inside Out" showcases various creative ways to utilize a freezer to reduce food waste and save time. The host shares her methods for freezing and reusing leftover food items such as:
- Lemon zest and juice
- Pastry and bread
- Vegetables (e.g., sweet peppers, carrots, cabbage, onions, celery, beets)
- Fruits (e.g., berries, bananas)
- Meat and fish (e.g., herring, brisket)
- Dairy products (e.g., milk, kefir, cottage cheese, eggs)
- Herbs and greens (e.g., dill, parsley)
- Beans and grains (e.g., peas, rice, buckwheat)
She demonstrates techniques for freezing, storing, and reheating these items, highlighting the convenience and versatility of having a well-stocked freezer.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The author freezes lemon zest and juice to use in various recipes.
2. The author freezes pastry leftovers, such as muffins and cakes, to eat later.
3. The author freezes bread, including yeast-free bread, to use in recipes.
4. The author grates bread and freezes it to use as crumbs.
5. The author freezes egg whites to use in recipes like meringues and baked puddings.
6. The author freezes sweet peppers, plums, and other fruits and vegetables to use in recipes.
7. The author freezes dried fruit to prevent it from becoming moth-eaten.
8. The author freezes cabbage, carrots, onions, and other vegetables to use in soups and stews.
9. The author freezes cooked beets to use in salads and other recipes.
10. The author freezes herring to use in salads and as a topping for bread.
11. The author freezes broth to use as a base for soups and stews.
12. The author freezes porridge leftovers to use in recipes like meatballs and cutlets.
13. The author freezes rice, peas, and beans to use in various recipes.
14. The author freezes tomato paste to use in recipes.
15. The author freezes bananas to make banana ice cream.
16. The author freezes greens, such as dill and parsley, to use in recipes.
17. The author makes dill butter by mixing frozen dill with soft butter and freezing it.
18. The author freezes berries, such as raspberries and blackberries, to use in compotes and pastry.
19. The author uses a freezer made by "Froster" to store all these frozen foods.
20. The author's freezer is never empty and is often full, especially during the summer months.