No need to defrost these foods first!
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Notime to defrost?
There are plenty offreezer foodsthat can be cooked without any thawing beforehand.
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And no, its not just microwave dinners that should be cooked from frozen.
Toss frozen peas into a simpleRotisserie Chicken Pot Pie, or a verdantGnocchi With Spring Vegetables.
Corn
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Corn kernelsare a great food to cook straight from frozen.
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In fact, defrosting them can make their texture too soft, so cooking them from frozen is ideal.
A bag of frozen corn can be easily whipped up intoChile Corn Chowderor stirred intoHearty Black Bean Chili.
Kale
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Frozen kale leaves can add so much nutrition, quickly.
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Add frozen berries tooatmealas it simmers, or pancakes after pouring the batter in the pan.
Whip up a big batch ofBaked Berry Oatmealfor a weeks worth of breakfasts.
The latter two methods submerge the chicken in warm liquid, which helps the white meat stay moist.
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Dont defrost that fettuccine or tortellini before adding it to boiling water, that will ruin the texture.
Cook fresh pasta straight from frozen for the best results.
Use that pasta for a quick and satisfyingTortellini en Brodo, which is ready in under 30 minutes.
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Make a simpleCheesy One-Pot Pastawith frozen cheese, and enjoy!
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Photography: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
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