Frozen food is food preserved by the process of freezing. Freezing food is a common method of food preservation which slows both food decay and, by turning water to ice, makes it unavailable for bacterial growth and slows down most chemical reactions.

If you are looking to cook cheap, yet nutritious meals, then there are plenty of good dishes you can make that don't cost a lot of money. If you have the opportunity to plan your meals ahead and if you have some storage to keep frozen food in, then you're even better off. Here are some affordable recipes, most cost under $2 or even as low as $0.80

This handy guide from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Food Safety charts the length of time food should be kept in the refrigerator or freezer. These short but safe time limits will help keep refrigerated and frozen food from spoiling or becoming dangerous. After looking at the chart, I will definitely throw out some of my food.