Tomato Paste

This isn't really a recipe, but it's a great utilization of the freezer. You have a recipe that calls for 2 tablespoons of tomato paste. So you buy the tiny little can, but still end up only using a tiny amount of it. You may put the rest in the refrigerator for later, but you'll be hard pressed to use it up before it goes bad.

Measure out the remaining tomato paste in tablespoon sized globs. Flash freeze the globs on wax paper on top of a cookie sheet or big plate. Once frozen, toss the little rounds into a bag. Next time you're cooking and only need a tablespoon or two of tomato paste, just toss them in. No need to defrost; they'll melt as soon as they hit the pot.