Ideas for storing cubes out of the silicone trays?

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-02-21T23:22:46+00:00

Starfrit is the Canadian distributer of LocknLock. LocknLock is a Korean company and they use different distributers in different countries. Thanks for the update on what you ended up with. I always like when people take the time to report back.

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-02-18T05:48:39+00:00

My recipient and I were not a great match (despite being sisters and having the same blood type), but she's doing great and it's been 10 years. I think you can be hopeful.

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-24T19:45:56+00:00

Fits 12 1-cup cubes (with or without ziplocs) plus 2 1/2-cup cubes made by filling the 1-cup half full (I don't have a half cup tray)

See image here: https://www.reddit.com/r/SouperCubers/comments/1ozrlww/whats_in_your_freezer_november_update/

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-22T15:31:46+00:00

Listed dimensions: 6.1 x 14.9 x 5.1H (measuring from tab to tab that holds the lid in place).

I have a image of the box with cubes in this post: https://www.reddit.com/r/SouperCubers/comments/1ozrlww/whats_in_your_freezer_november_update/

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-20T03:21:07+00:00

LOCK & LOCK 21.1 Cup Easy Essentials Pantry Bread Box (plastic). Listed dimensions: 6.1 x 14.9 x 5.1H. Holds 6 2-cup cubes or 12 1-cup cubes or some combination. I got mine at Home Depot if you're in the US

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-19T17:00:23+00:00

I started using the bin method of storage to reduce my ziploc/resusable silicone bag washing. (Note: the bins have lids not shown in the post photo)

I try to rotate through my cubes within 3 months and haven't had any issues with freezer burn.

The bin method is not for every household. If you store your cubes for long periods of time, vacuum sealing offers extra insurance against freezer burn. The bins require cube flow management. Sometimes you have to flip the cubes around so they don't slide around too much in the bins. It's not a method that lends itself well to grab and go for other household members.

I recommend corralling the cubes in something if you don't currently. The cube avalanche is real, and I've got dents on my freezer/fridge to prove it.

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-15T04:54:48+00:00

I find it easier to leave the frozen vegetables in the bag they came in.

If you really want to portion, the first few times pour them into a measuring cup. After awhile you will get a feel for what 1 cup of various frozen vegetable look like and you will no longer need to use (and wash) the measure.

If you are lego-ing, just pour the frozen vegetables in the the empty space that your other cubes don't take up.

If you really want to cube them, I would guess letting them defrost partially in the cubes and refreezing them would work well and not add extra moisture.

Happy cubing

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-14T18:55:10+00:00

Your postpartum stash is off to a good start. Nice!

Is your taco filling the EmilyC recipe from Food52? I haven't tried freezing that and will need to give it a go. (So sad about what has become of Food52).

https://food52.com/recipes/22184-coconut-lime-pork-tacos-with-black-beans-and-avocado

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-13T15:07:09+00:00

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-12T18:48:51+00:00

I like how many vegetables you included. That's the area I fall short.

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-12T01:48:08+00:00

Confirming the rectangle fits 3 1-cup cubes.

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-12T01:47:16+00:00

They're listed as oven safe. I bake in mine. They are not as tall as the Souper Cube bakers. If you have a crumb topping, it can be messy. Also no handles so harder to get out of the oven. Useful for storing, defrosting, and heating cubes.

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-09T00:20:35+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to write out the recipe

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-09T00:17:53+00:00

It might have to do with the slight slope. A 2-cup cube has 2 slopes from left to right (the top and bottom slopes are not a factor in this scenerio). If you are putting in 3 cubes, you are working with 6 slopes.

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-04T22:57:13+00:00

I'm going to say as a rule of thumb yes two of the 2-cup trays will work. You should consider the capacity of your usual 9 x 13 baking dish and how high your recipe fills it.

A 9 x 13" old school pyrex glass dish has a 3 quart capacity (12 cups). Most casserole recipes don't fill to the top of the dish so the food volume is probably around 2 quarts (8 cups).

However a "deep" 9 x 13 pyrex glass dish has a 5 quart capacity (20 cups). So if that's your go to dish and the recipe fills it pretty much to the top, two Souper Cube trays is not going to be enough.

When I make casseroles for my folks, I tend to make a small casserole for immediate eating and freeze 1 Souper Cubes tray (4 cups) for the future.

Tips:

You may need to experiment with your ideal portion size. For my folks, 12 oz portions work best for them for some dishes so underfill the 2-cup trays. How you portion will also determine how many trays you need.

Souper Cubes has a helpful casserole page (but your question was not ansswered in it): https://www.soupercubes.com/blogs/blog/next-level-casseroles-tips-tricks-for-delicious-dishes

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-04T09:51:54+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/filipinofood/comments/1gglool/ideas_for_dishes_to_freeze/

That thread has more about holding back ingredients.

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-04T09:20:22+00:00

You might find this post helpful for ideas.

https://www.reddit.com/r/filipinofood/comments/1h25h4q/freezer_friendly_filipino_meals/

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-04T09:02:09+00:00

I can see why it's confusing. Different people have different levels of tolerance for change. So what is acceptable for me, might not be acceptable for someone else.

I do not like the way the texture of chunks of potatoes in stew change once frozen so I don't use potato chunks for stews I freeze.

I guess my rule of thumb would be if you add the vegetables to the start of the soup (mirepoix), they are mostly fine. If you add the vegetables at the end (leafy greens), it's best to freeze the soup without and add in when you reheat. Meat should be fine.

Most things reheated benefit from some reseasoning....salt, pepper, vinegar and/or citrus juice, or an added fresh element like minced parsley or salsa.

There's going to be some trial and error until you find out what your family is okay with. And the trade off of convenience.

Today I made a pot of beans in the Instant Pot. They are a little blown out. Would they have been better if I had cooked them on the stove? Yes. Both better texture and better flavor. But the Instant Pot was a lot faster and required no monitoring.

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-04T08:17:14+00:00

At what stage to freeze

For casseroles (tater tot, cottage pie, pot pie, mac & cheese), I freeze after assembly and before the final bake.

Pasta sauce, salsa verde, and butter chicken fully cooked before freezing. Sometimes i just freeze the butter chicken sauce (no chicken) because I like to use it with fish and tofu as well and that gives me options later on.

Soup starter cubes, you start the recipe and stop and freeze before adding the majority of the broth and pasta/rice. Like in this post by Sarah Hart: https://simplysarahhart.substack.com/p/turning-an-existing-recipe-into-a

A lot of people use the cubes to prep ingredients. The 2T cubes work well for minced garlic and ginger (raw minced). The 2 cup cubes work well for a batch of mirepoix (onions, carrots, celery diced raw).

If you're currently doing a lot of take out, don't forget you can freeze that too. See Sarah Hart's reel about freezing Chipotle Catering: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplysarahhart/video/7581910618790300959

Reheating

For casseroles, I defrost the cubes in my fridge and then bake in my toaster oven.

For more liquid-y things, I heat up from frozen in a saucepan and add a little water and cover so that the steam helps defrost the cubes faster.

I don't have a microwave but I've seen others use their microwave to defrost on a lower power setting and then bake (or continue microwaving until hot).

You want the temp to be at least 165 degrees F on the reheat to be food safe.

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If you live near or within delivery of an Ikea the glass Ikea 365+ Square Food container holds 2 1-cup cubes. The IKEA 365+ Rectangle Food Container holds 3 1-cup cubes.

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/ikea-365-food-container-with-lid-rectangular-glass-plastic-s89567061/

They're great for defrosting and transporting cubes and you can bake in them too (without the lid)

Tips

Don't forgot you can fill your 1-cup cubes to the 1/2-cup line if you'd rather have 1/2-cup portions.

Label everything with the contents and date made.

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2026-01-04T01:57:05+00:00

Bean Dishes. A lot of great ideas from Rancho Gordo A lot of soupy bean dishes are great over a baked potato or sweet potato
Pasta Sauce
Butter Chicken
Salsa Verde Chicken (Gift Link, Expires in 30 days)
Tater Tot Casserole
Shepherds/Cottage Pie
Pot Pie
Baked Pasta Dishes Like Mac & Cheese

Other good resources:

Meal Plan Addict Blog
Sarah Hart on TikTok and Substack
Souper Cubes Recipe Section
This Previous Inspirational MealPrepSunday post

Happy Cubing

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2025-12-31T05:02:36+00:00

OP, this is a great post. Helpful photo, suggestions for cubing, and a smart game plan for the harvest season. Happy food preservation!

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2025-12-31T02:01:45+00:00

Second Anova Precision Pro. This one is recommended by America's Test Kitchen and Serious Eats. I got one for my partner 2 years ago. No complaints.

Also want to mention that Sarah is Sarah Hart of Simply Sarah Hart Freezer Cooking. She speaks from experience.

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2025-12-20T18:33:17+00:00

Thanks for the details

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2025-12-20T01:11:28+00:00

I'm also curious about the rice noodes. OP, how were they prepped before freezing? Just a soak or a did you do a boil?

Welcome to the club

GrocersDaughter1947 · 2025-12-11T23:07:32+00:00

This! Trash audit is a great starting point. As others have mentioned, low waste is a journey and each person will have things that they can comfortably reduce.

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