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Freezing these four food items are a great way to extend their shelf life and save you money! In this video, an Allrecipes Allstar explains why you should be freezing your leftover tomato paste, ginger root, assorted nuts, and wine in the freezer.
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00:00We're stretching our food in 2026. Here are four things I always freeze to save money.
00:04If you've got leftover tomato paste in the can after a recipe, don't throw it out.
00:08Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto wax paper, freeze until solid,
00:12then store in the freezer in an airtight container.
00:14This is one of my favorite hacks. I've been doing this one for years.
00:17Wrap leftover ginger root tightly and foiled and store in an airtight container in the freezer.
00:21When you need it, unwrap and grate or slice from frozen.
00:24The peel is actually safe to consume and it won't affect the flavor of your recipes.
00:28And when you're done, just wrap it right back up.
00:31When you need nuts for recipes, it can get costly and it's always a better deal to get them in
00:36bulk.
00:36The good news is you can extend their shelf life.
00:39Nuts stored in the freezer will last up to a year.
00:42Have an awkward amount left over in a bottle of wine?
00:44I know, leftover wine? What's that?
00:46Well, regardless, you can freeze leftovers in ice cube trays.
00:49Freeze until solid, then store in an airtight container.
00:52Now I can use these wine ice cubes to add extra flavor to sauces and stews.
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