Select crisp, tender peppers.
Wash.
Cut out stems and cut peppers in half.
Remove seeds and membrane — save time by using the tip of a spoon to scrape out seeds and membrane.
Cut peppers into strips, dice or slice, depending on how you plan to use them.
Freeze peppers in a single layer on a cookie [...]

Tomatoes may be frozen whole, sliced, chopped, or puréed. I prefer to freeze them whole because it is very easy! Additionally, you can freeze them raw or cooked, as juice or sauce, or prepared in the recipe of your choice. Thawed raw tomatoes may be used in any cooked-tomato recipe. Tomatoes should be seasoned just [...]