Read on for how to freeze, thaw and enjoy your favorite ... while any leftover meat can be repurposed in cooked dishes for a delicious twist. With a little planning, your favorite deli meats ...

Blanching simply means partially cooking food in boiling water before draining ... before freezing reduces the space they take up. Freeze them in silicone muffin cups or in ice-cube portions ...

In some cases, marinating or cooking can solve this problem ... and lemon balm freeze well.) So season food lightly before freezing—simply add additional flavoring when reheating or serving.