Leftover hacks
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These cookies can be made with any leftover snacks and chocolate you have on han...
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Did you know that Americans generate 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New...
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It can be hard to predict just how much mashed potatoes to make. And if it’s the...
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Bubble and Squeak is a classic British do-it-all dish made from cooked pot...
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A solid plan for leftovers is a great way to prevent food waste. This recipe is ...
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These No Bake Candy Cane Chocolate Truffles are delightfully pepperminty, extra ...
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While they’re a little too hard to eat as is, leftover parmesan rinds stil...
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Seeeee. You were right to hold on to that cranberry sauce leftover from Thanksgi...
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Thanksgiving is all about an abundance of good food – and putting it to good use...
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We all tend to be optimistic about Thanksgiving leftovers. But it doesn’t ...
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This recipe is a little more involved than a few of our other Thanksgiving lefto...
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A good leftover plan is the best way to prevent food waste, but that doesn’t mea...
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Thanksgiving can be a big day for food waste – but it doesn’t have to be! T...
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This holiday we’re reminding ourselves that things don’t have to look “perfect” ...
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With this Veggie Frittata recipe in your back pocket, you’ll never look at...
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Never throw out your day-olds again. For bread that’s lost some of its “fresh fr...
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A pound of cheese takes hundreds of gallons of water to produce, making cheese w...
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Baking a perfect Thanksgiving pie involves trimming the crust to fit in your pan...
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Learn 7 fun and innovative ways that you can use your coffee grounds.
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Migas are a Tex-Mex breakfast staple, combining scrambled eggs with spices and c...
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While these “latkes” are not traditional, they are a delicious way to use up lef...
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In honor of our #foodwastebingo challenge for 2019, all month long, we’ll be sha...
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We share tips and tricks for having a more loving and less wasteful relationship...
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Whether you’re planning to grill everything in your box this summer or just gear...
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How to navigate the sea of Thanksgiving leftovers like a pro.
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Learn how you can turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into an amazing brunch or three!
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Learn what to do with your Halloween pumpkin after the big night so you don’t cr...
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Learn our top tricks for preserving the last of your summer fruit for the delici...
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Pickling is a quick and easy way to give new life to your produce, use up excess...
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We reveal some of our kitchen-tested tips for turning the straggler veggies from...
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