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5 freezer-friendly ingredients

Freezer food has received a bit of a bad rap over the years due to the likes of highly processed frozen pizzas and sodium-heavy “ready meals”. However, there are plenty of ingredients that can be frozen if they are stored in the right way. So next time your pantry is bare, resist the temptation to order takeaway and cook from your freezer first. Here are some of the most useful ingredients to have in your freezer for healthy meals prepared in no time.

Herbs

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