5 Genius Ways To Use Your Ice Cube Trays
If you've cleaned out your freezer lately, you've probably noticed that there are a number of items in there that you really don't need. If you think your ice cube trays are one of them, think again. We've got five creative ideas for those barely-used ice cube trays:
Freeze Herbsherbsgrocery store
If you've ever purchased from the for a particular dish, thinking you'll use more in the future, you've probably also opened your refrigerator to see that your herbs have started to wilt and go bad after just a few days. Give them a longer life by preserving them in olive oil, then freezing them in your ice cube trays. Next time your recipe calls for both olive oil and herbs, you're all set.
Freeze Eggseggs ice cube trays
Portion Cookie Doughcookies dough
Easy Frozen Yogurtyogurt frozen
Instead of buying a new pint of frozen every time you're in the mood for a different flavor, make your own by portioning out regular yogurt into your ice cube trays and freezing it. When you're ready to eat it, pop a few of your frozen yogurt cubes into a food processor and blend until creamy: all the enjoyment of yogurt without the use of an ice cream maker or a trip to the store!
“Roll” Sushisushirice
Just because you eat a lot of , doesn't mean you've mastered the skill of making your own at home. Cheat the system (just a little) by pressing sushi into ice cube trays, adding the rest of the fillings, and then scooping them out. Your friends will be amazed by your culinary skills!
Originally Published on April 14, 2015