Thanks.

posted on 9/14/2011 2:25:26 PM

This is a good idea.  My mother started me doing this

posted on 4/18/2010 11:47:31 PM

I freeze some things but I don't like the mussy pappers.  I dehydrate my onions, peppers, and tomatoes.

posted on 3/27/2010 11:29:18 PM

i do this too-but i spread my chopped peppers out on a cookie sheet-then place the cookie sheet in the freezer until the peppers are froze solid-then i put them in individual small snack bags and then put the filled snack bags in a larger freezer bag-this way you have your recipe amount already measured out or you can just take out what you need with out having to break up the solid mass of peppers-if you freeze them without doing the cookie sheet they all freeze and stick together. I typically flash freeze most everything this way -unless it has liquid in it-it is the NEAT and EASY way to freeze-as we have 3 gardens i seem to freeze as much as i can.haha

posted on 3/22/2010 7:34:21 PM

When I buy vegetables, like zucchini, green squash, yellow squash, broccoli, green pea pods, green beans, I peel off the browned stuff on them, then slice all the vegetables, put them in a zip lock bag and store in the freezer, until the next time I want to steam vegetables. I find that this saves lots of time, and the vegetables taste great. Does anyone have any ideas on this? I appreciate it. Just dont oversteam the vegetables. Sesaria

posted on 3/16/2010 8:54:17 PM

i clean garlic &put in a ziplox bag &freeze them,as well as peppers onions celery

posted on 3/16/2010 4:22:33 PM

I have found that after using up what I have grown from my garden the frozen chopped vegetables are way cheaper than the fresh ones.  But I only use those for cooking. 

posted on 3/15/2010 11:46:15 PM

I grow green onion and chop freeze use all winter save money

posted on 3/13/2010 11:52:18 AM

I REALLY ENJOYED ALL THE GOOD HINTS AND ALL WORK FOR ME. DO ANY ONE KNOW HOW TO DO BANANNAS. I TRIED FREEZING BUT IT DID NOT WORK VERY WELL AT ALL. ALSO WHEAT BREAD FREEZES OK  ON SOME BRANDS BUT NOT ALL.BRANDS WORK.IT COMES OUT DRY AND TASTE-LESS.      MARY  IN  OHIO

posted on 3/10/2010 12:35:23 PM

great    I also do the same  with onions . been doing this for more than ten years . and keep on putting flour in the refrigerator or  the   Freezer .it keeps out the bugs     .  mary  in  ohio     

posted on 3/10/2010 12:20:53 PM

I have a Cayenne Pepper plant.  It was transplanted from a pot.  It has a lot of blossoms.  I will be getting about 11 small, green, thin cayenne peppers in the next 2 weeks.

posted on 3/9/2010 2:36:06 PM

Thawed peppers are used for cooking and not for salads. Yes, they are mushy when they thaw so cook with them.

posted on 3/5/2010 10:17:00 AM

We grow a garden in the summer with the kids. This year we did onions, carrots, green beans, squash, zuchinni, pumpkin, and tomatoes of different varieties. We use a good portion for salads and grilling. The rest the kids and I froze for the long winter months that Minnesota has. Its wonderful to do things with the kids and they can see the rewards all winter long. And it saves a lot on the grocery bills too!!! Now I can pull out green beans for dinner. Or the carrots we shredded for a casserole or salad. And the all time favorite chocolate chocolate chip zuchinni bread in the middle of winter.

posted on 3/1/2010 8:09:47 PM

I do the same only I usually put them together since a lot of my recipes use both ingredients!

posted on 2/27/2010 10:34:50 PM

I do the same with peppers too. Never thought of doing it for onions, but I think I'll try it. So often I'll buy an onion and it's gone bad before I've had a chance to use it.

posted on 2/26/2010 9:50:16 PM

I chop up the leftover onions & peppers when making spaghetti sauce,salsa, etc.& put them in a ziplock bag for later.  I also chop up onions leftover from salad making & freeze 'em!

posted on 2/25/2010 10:23:18 PM

I did this last night! Works great and saves on prep time!

posted on 2/25/2010 9:18:50 PM

Dear nancy,Your idea is great, I do the same thing and it really works out well.Good Jobby Gail on 2/24/10

posted on 2/24/2010 11:43:17 PM

I agree, I love to freeze green peppers and onions ahead of time.  I also like to buy red and yellow peppers.  They make the dishes look so attractive.  I also cut them in different shapes and sizes for different dishes.

posted on 2/24/2010 10:28:34 PM

My local grocery store will put large bags of bell pepper on sale for dirt cheap every once in awhile. It's when the are close to going bad, but still good enough. I always chop them in my Vadalia Chopper in put them in freezer bags. It's saves me soooo much time and money!!

posted on 2/24/2010 8:41:38 PM

I do the same thing, especially at the end of the summer when I am overrun with peppers from the garden, I usually grow at least 6 or 7 different varieties each summer, both hot and sweet. Or  when there is a great sale at the produce or supermarket. I also do it with zucchini which I wash and slice and use it for stir fry during the year or my zucchini quiche. I also chop and dice onions which I use about a hundred different ways and this saves so much time. I also do with mushrooms if I purchase them fresh and then realize i am not going to be using them as soon as I thought. There is nothing that gets me angrier then throwing out fresh produce because it has gone bad. Freezing it before it starts to over-ripen or rot prevents that. Chopping, slicing, or dicing it so it is ready to use for meal preparation is, let's face it ladies, just the smart thing to do.

posted on 2/24/2010 8:38:54 PM

Great idea.  We have done this when the red/yellow/orange peppers are on sale.  We get hot peppers from my sister so I put thos in the freezer whole and they are easy to cut up when frozen.  I love throwing these in soups and such. 

posted on 2/24/2010 8:26:50 PM

I do this with peppers as well.  And, with pretty much any fresh herbs - they are so pricey!  Parsley, basil, etc all freeze well. 

posted on 2/24/2010 7:37:49 PM

You bet, peppers are so pricy in the winter, so Hubby grows alot of them. I just clean out the insides and put in to the freezer bags. That way if I want to use some for stuffed peppers, then I am all set. Small onions also I freeze, hey ya gotta save somewhere.

posted on 2/24/2010 7:26:17 PM

Tis almost spring,  grow your own and freeze them  There is always a surplus when you grow a couple bushes

posted on 2/24/2010 7:17:36 PM

I always slice my peppers into strips and freeze them on trays before placing in a freezer bag.  Taht way I can just take out what I need at the time.  The reason I don't dice them is because we love Italian sausage sandwiches with grilled peppers and onions.  All I do is rinse them under cold water for a few seconds to soften them if I want them chopped.

posted on 2/24/2010 5:15:19 PM

great idea, I hate throwing peppers away!

posted on 2/24/2010 3:52:28 PM

I buy in bulk so I also do alot of  ziplocking is seals in the fresheness and also saves money.

posted on 2/24/2010 3:18:59 PM

Per patricia's comment of them getting soggy, because the fibers (and water cells in the plant) are exploded and broken due to the freezing, there is nothing I have found to reduce the water.  I have however either simmered off the water such as for omelets or added them frozen to the soups or stews I make.  To simmer off the water, you use a shallow wide skillet and lay them 1 layer deep.  Then on a very low heat you cook off the water.  It should steam but in no way should it simmer or boil.  This process takes a while- about 15 minutes so I do this first while I get the rest of breakfast ready.

posted on 2/24/2010 3:06:39 PM

I do this too.  Often a put a little collection of it all- peppers and onions and romas all diced in a ziplock sandwich bag.  1/4 c is perfect for western omlets!  I usually bag up serval single serving bags and then store them in a gallon size zip bag.  This way it is easy to choose an amount, they don't get exposed to air as much and individual bags don't fall to the back or bottom of the freezer!

posted on 2/24/2010 3:02:40 PM

I also do the same. I freeze onions, pepers,carrots, and celery. My store has them on the clerence rack sometimes and i clean house. This saves so much time and money.

posted on 2/24/2010 2:48:54 PM

I grow my own, chop some and leave some whole, and freeze them. Saves me a ton of money! Peppers are very easy to grow, give it a try!

posted on 2/24/2010 2:42:31 PM

This works as we use this with onions also. It saves so much time because the peppers and onions are ready to go.

posted on 2/24/2010 1:40:17 PM

I also cut up any spare tomatoes and freeze those as they are so good in soups and home made spaggietti sauce

posted on 2/24/2010 12:58:57 PM

I have been doing this for years with peppers.  When they are on sale that is the time to buy and freeze.

posted on 2/24/2010 11:29:34 AM

I do the same, I buy in bulk at Sams Club and chop bell peppers and onions.

posted on 2/24/2010 11:08:31 AM

I like to do the same thing! It saves you time and money!

posted on 2/24/2010 10:53:57 AM

Here is are instructions from  the University of Nebraska- Lincoln, on HOW TO FREEZE PEPPERS"Peppers are one of those foods you can quickly freeze raw without blanching them first. Thawed, raw peppers still retain some crispness and can be used in cooked dishes or raw in uncooked dishes.Bell or Sweet Peppers (Green, Red, Yellow, Orange, Purple)

1. Select crisp, tender peppers.
2. Wash.
3. Cut out stems and cut peppers in half.
4. Remove seeds and membrane -- save time by using a melon baller or the tip of a spoon to scrape out seeds and membrane.
5. Cut peppers into strips, dice or slice, depending on how you plan to use them.
6. Freeze peppers in a single layer on a cookie sheet with sides, about an hour or longer until frozen. This method is often referred to as "tray freezing."
   
7. Transfer to a "freezer" bag when frozen, excluding as much air as possible from the bag. The peppers will remain separated for ease of use in measuring out for recipes.
   
   
8. Pour out the amount of frozen peppers needed, reseal the bag and return to the freezer.

posted on 2/24/2010 10:18:42 AM

gr8 idea Nancy. I do that with the roasted chilis that I get at our grocery store. I wrap them in wax paper to sepaate them and then put them in a freezer bag. Then I can take them out and add them to eggsor steak or burritos, or whatever.

posted on 2/24/2010 10:01:45 AM

I do this with Cilantro but will definely try this.  We use all kinds of peppers every day.  I could stock up when prices are down and save some money.  Thanks!

posted on 2/24/2010 9:53:51 AM

In the past I have found that after they thaw from the frozen state they tend to become mushy, any suggestions?

posted on 2/24/2010 9:43:58 AM

During the "growing season" we go to a local farm at least once a month. We get a load of fruits and veggies and when I get home, peppers, onions and celery all get chopped and frozen. Other veggies and fruits are processed and frozen as well. It sure saves a lot of money. I wish we could have a garden, but we live in an apartment, so have to depend on the bounty of others.

posted on 2/24/2010 9:29:18 AM

Great tip! I love peppers but two weeks ago I had to throw out 4 of them which I didn't use and they went bad. And I HATE waste food! I was really upset but never thought of freesing peppers. Duh!(Shouldn't this be a known tip? )Anyway t6hnks a lot for the reminder. I just chopped a whole bag of peppers and put them in the freezer.

posted on 2/24/2010 9:22:47 AM

I do this myself, and find it saves so much time & money!

posted on 2/24/2010 8:18:40 AM

I tried freezing peppers from our garden but found them mushy when I thawed them out. What did I do wrong?

posted on 2/24/2010 7:38:41 AM

My cayenne pepper plant does very well in my garden even without direct sunlight.  It has 7 blossoms on it right now so I can expect 7 peppers soon!  Dr. Michael Wohlfeld of Pure Planet encouraged us to compost and plant our own food.  It is easier than you think.  I have a townhouse and I plant edible landscape around the HOA plants.

posted on 2/24/2010 6:51:13 AM

I have always bought peppers in bulk when on sale and frozen them. Great idea with the celery. I too always have some left over.

posted on 2/24/2010 5:59:40 AM

I have been buying peppers on sale for years and freezing them. I have not yet frozen the celery. That is a great idea. I always have left over celery when making a recipe.

posted on 2/24/2010 5:58:14 AM

 Yes Diane, I just used peppers and onions in my sausage and diced potatoes last night..  I buy them when they are on sale or marked down too.. Debbie

posted on 2/24/2010 5:27:27 AM

I do the same, I have alot of peppers at the end of the growing season and always freeze them....

posted on 2/24/2010 5:21:54 AM

Works greats with onions also and what a time saver!

posted on 2/24/2010 3:33:05 AM

I do that too, harvests from our garden can be overwhelming so to save time I just rinse them off, cut in half and take out the core and seeds then freeze just like that. When I need some peppers I just use the meat mallot to crack the frozen peppers into small pieces.

posted on 2/24/2010 2:43:18 AM

I also freeze sliced up celery for soups and stews since I usually waste more then I use.  I have also learned mushrooms are good frozen also for some of my recipes so I guess saving money in little ways helps in the longer way!

posted on 2/24/2010 1:39:09 AM