Storing food is easy with a sturdy gallon-size bag, whether it’s single-use plastic or reusable. In the test kitchen, we love gallon-size bags for everything from storing fresh herbs, greens, and vegetables to marinating meats and keeping leftovers. We use them when freezing raw and prepared foods, including cookie and pizza dough, soups and sauces, beans, breads, and meats. We’ve even snipped off the corner of a plastic bag to make a pastry bag.
Both single-use and reusable bags have pluses and minuses (See “Disposable vs. Reusable Bags: Which Is Right for You?”). For years, we’ve recommended reusable bags, but until recently most came in only snack and
