Simply freeze some overripe fruit, and when you're ready to make a loaf, defrost the frozen pieces in the microwave. First, though, your bananas should be frozen whole and peeled to make them ...

Since the freezing process breaks down the cell walls, frozen bananas accumulate more liquid while thawing, which means ...

To defrost, thaw at room temperature or heat in short bursts in the microwave. Discard any liquid and then mash and use as normal. This banana bread can be frozen, double wrapped in clingfilm for ...

So, you have a freezer full of rock-solid, ice-cold food. What now? Can you just cook it from frozen? Is thawing in the microwave an option? Here’s how to handle classic Christmas foods to get ...