Perhaps best of all, the three different sizes use the exact same lid, so you’re never without one. They’re lightweight, great for bringing to the office or on a picnic, and cheap enough that I never mind doling out leftovers to friends and saying, “Keep the container” as they leave. But they also fit perfectly, one on top of the other, when they’re full. (I have the 32-ounce ones full of stocks, pasta sauces, stews, and more in my freezer at all times.) They hardly take up any room at all when empty, as they stack super compactly. My personal food-storage containers of choice are restaurant-grade deli containers - incredibly durable, sturdy, and dishwasher- and freezer-safe. Material: Plastic containers, plastic lids | Shapes: Uniform | Sizes: Mix “If you have a dip or something like that, you can take it from the fridge to the table and then back into the fridge,” she says. You can cook in them, store in them, and serve in them. Or, if you’re interested in storage that doubles as kitchenware, Sheehan notes in particular how “100 percent brilliant” the Pyrex mixing bowls are. Or you can be like recipe developer Desirée Daniels and get one with identical containers. Pyrex makes a myriad of mixed sets that include different shapes and sizes, so it’s worth poking around to find the one that best suits your needs. “I find that some of the clip-on ones get warped over time, but these suction on nicely. Mei Li, co-founder of Food Waste Feast, notes that “it really helps not waste food when you can see what’s in your containers.” But her praise of Pyrex doesn’t stop there. “You don’t have to worry about putting a plate over the top,” Sheehan says. “I don’t want chana masala mixing with leftover egg yolks from baking.” She and cookbook author Erin Gleeson both note that all the pieces are dishwasher and microwave safe, even the lids, which is great for heating up food. “The glass containers don’t absorb the smell or color of the food stored inside of them,” says recipe developer and cookbook author Jessie Sheehan.

Pyrex is a tried-and-true favorite brand that came up most among experts. Material: Glass containers, silicone lids | Shapes: Mix | Sizes: Mix

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