Our Guide to Fridge Shelf Life for All Your Favorites

I can't tell you how many times I've searched online to see how long a particular kind of food will last in the fridge.

A lot of the time you can just tell if something is past its prime — an off smell, changing color, and definitely any signs of mold. 

But it's not always so obvious, so it's good to confirm best practices whether for an individual ingredient or for an assembled meal.

Understanding these things can help you reduce food waste and save money. And it can also help you avoid eating something that should've been thrown out for food safety reasons.

We try to include information in our recipes and other content about how to preserve your food, including how to store it in the fridge or refrigerator. But for your convenience, we've assembled some of our most relevant info right here, so that you can easily save and reference it for the future.