There is hardly a family in the world that does not go through the pain of throwing leftovers. If yours is one of them then you have brought yourself to the right place. Here, we will tell you about some tricks that will help you use your leftover in the right way. The Food and Agriculture Organization states that every year Americans wastes food worth 50 billion dollars.
If your leaves are starting to turn limp, stir-fry iceberg or Gem lettuce with some sesame oil, garlic and soy sauce for a speedy Asian-inspired side dish.
Having soup in dinner is very healthy but throwing away its leftover celery leaves is not healthy. You can save leaves from becoming waste by using them in salads, pesto, and stocks. The other way you can use Celery leaves is by having them in smoothies.
Having bowls full of cooked vegetables in the fridge is a very common sight. And those cooked vegetables that are kept for later usage eventually ends up in the trash bin. Instead of throwing them you can reuse them by having these vegetables in your snacks. You can add these steamed or boiled vegetables to quinoa or cooked rice to get a delicious pilaf. If that does not appeal to your taste buds you can go for other alternatives. Mix all the cooked vegetables and roll them inside a grain wrap.
So you got a heap of cut up fruits and now have no idea how to use them. As you are not willing to throw them in the bin, we have some great ideas for those pieces. You can make the yummy custard by adding the leftover or you can also decorate your ice cream with them. The other way you can have it is by having them on your pancakes or in smoothies.
Cut the sausages into tiny pieces only to blend them with tinned tomatoes sauce. The next step should be the addition of veggies into the mix. Serve the exquisite meal with pasta if you poured tomato sauce or get it with jacket potato if you are having beans.
Got roasted meat as left over? If yes, then try this! Get your well-cooked meat mix up with a bag of stir fry veg. After having them perfectly mixed cook them in a frying pan and wok for five minutes. Put them off the heat after five minutes and complete the process by adding fresh noodles to it.
We know what to do with the pickle but we don't know what to make use of pickle juice. It may surprise you to know that you can use pickle juice in making your foodstuff tastier. Have them added in your potato salad and then see the magic. Or you also can make your own pickle by getting the leftover veggies drenched with pickle juice into the brine.
Use leftover oven chips in the most delicious way. Cut the chips into small pieces and add them with pepper while frying. Along with pepper fill the pan with tomatoes, onion, and tiny pieces of meat. Finally, you get your yummy hash prepared. Top the dish with a fried egg.
If you have a rotisserie chicken in abundance and you don't know how to use it then make a roasted Chicken Caprese sandwich out of it. Well, no need to get surprised you actually can make this sandwich with the leftovers. All you have to do is assemble fresh mozzarella, torn basil, tomato slices, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, pepper, and salt.
The name might give an impression that the dish must be difficult whereas, in reality, butternut squash grilled cheese is anything but complex. All you need is a crispy bacon, melted gouda, and Sautéed butternut squash and put them inside the toasted slices of bread.
Don't know what to do with leftover sushi rice? Try this trick then! You can make Spicy Tuna and Avocado Sushi Burger with the extra sushi rice. Don't forget to top the burger with spicy tuna, eel sauce, kewpie mayo, avocado, crispy fried garlic, cilantro, and avocado.
Go for Chimichurri Smoked Chicken Sandwich in order to spice up chicken salad sandwiches. You can make it taste better with fresh grilled corn, smoked chicken breast, peppadews, and zesty chimichurri.
Why not including ribs in a grilled macaroni and cheese sandwich? Have the tender braised small ribs with the umami-rich steakhouse.
Mashed potato can be used in many ways. One of them is potato cakes. Fill the slices of bread with mashed potato, poached eggs, grilled veggies, and salmon. It will take only 10 minutes to get cooked.
What one can do with potato skin? Well, there is a lot of things you can do with it. The first one among the list is potato chips. Put the peels in a mixing bowl along with few drops of olive oil. Add some pepper and salt into it. You can also add rosemary or chili flakes according to your tastebud. Bake it for 10 to 15 minutes until it turns brown. Just make sure the peels do not get burned.
You can use your leftover pasta for making a delicious casserole. Does not matter what the occasion is, casserole always rocks. Be it macaroni, tuna noodle, or shrimp casserole suits all. They make a perfect lunch or dinner.
Instead of throwing extra raw cabbage make a new dish out of it. Cut the cabbage into thick wedges and add drizzles of honey mustard glaze. Thereafter add drops of pepper and salt. Lastly, roast the mix till it becomes crispy and brown.
Ever tried preparing steak tortillas with chicken. If you have extra slices of grilled chicken at home and you don't know how to reuse them. Then you can try this trick. Addition of lettuce and tomato increases the taste of the food manifold. You can add another veggie too for that purpose.
You got overripe bananas and your kids are just not willing to eat them nor you want them to throw away. Well, here is the solution to your neverending confusion. Why don't you turn that ugly mushy banana into a tasty smoothie that your kid would not be able to resist? All you have to do is mixing bananas with peanut butter, vanilla, skim milk, and chocolate chips.
Ever tried fish pasta? If no, then have them this time with your leftover pasta. Cut the fish into pieces and sautee. Put whole wheat pasta into the pan and add salt according to your taste.
Love chowder? Well did you know you can make this amazing dish even at your home? Begin with mashing leftover cooked salmon and then put your favorite veggies into it. It will not only be delicious but extremely nutritious as it contains omega-3s, fiber, and protein.
Why throwing crushes of chip bag when you can use it to satisfy your hunger for tasty food. Mash the already crumbs of the chip and use them in breaded fish. You can put this dish as one of your main course.
Chop your leftover pork chops and put them with pasta. Add sauce to it to increase the taste of spaghetti and meatballs. It is not only time saving but is inexpensive too. So next time your kid frown at the sight of leftover pork chop then surprise them with this amazing dish.
Get your leftover steak sliced up into thin strips. Add some bread between the steak and top it off with onions. Though you can add some butter to it, you should eat the bread plain to avoid unnecessary calories.
Got plenty of plain chicken breast that you are going to throw in a garbage? Well, here is the alternative! You can use them for decorating the salad. Cut the pieces of the plain chicken breast into tiny pieces and use them to top your salad.
Got leftover eggs? Use them in your breakfast, not as an omelet or fried but in a different way. Get a bowl and mix eggs white with vanilla, milk, sugar, and dream of wheat. It fills you with a source of calcium and protein.
Mash the slices of pizza and add eggs, spinach, and ground meat to it. Make sure the ingredients blends completely.
Got last night's soggy spaghetti and do not know how to reuse them? You can use this unwanted spaghetti in making delicious patties. You might agree patties makes one of the most delicious snacks.
With better storage techniques, you’ll never look at leftovers the same way again. Sealable plastic bags, glass containers, microwave bowls and zip-top gallon bags can safely store leftover foods in freezers until they are reused.
Get creative with leftover food and turn them into the next meal. Your leftovers of fish and veggies can serve as a meal of porridge, a stir-fry or fish tacos. An ideal quick meal from leftover food is a way to save some money.
Adding leftovers of tomato paste to soup is the smartest way to go. To preserve tomato paste overnight; freeze in a plastic can. At dawn, the tomato paste can be used for a soup recipe with chili or spice.
Don’t throw excess stock of meat or fish down the kitchen drain without reusing it. Instead, use leftover stock to add flavor to porridges or rice. Meat stock carries nutrients from the original ingredients and can give your grains or fingerling potatoes some delightful taste.
Avocados are rich in antioxidants, nutrients and many vitamins that are life’s building block. Never throw leftover avocados away without using them for a low-carb breakfast. Instead, add avocados to recipes of smoothies and enjoy some healthy fats while you consume the creamy drink.
Sour creams don’t go stale; however, they lose their freshness because of air exposure. Add a dollop of sour cream to pancakes and make a fluffier meal of breakfast. Instead of the regular classic buttermilk, make a traditional sour cream crumb cake out of the leftovers.
Think of making an instant dessert when there’s a breakfast leftover of sweetened condensed milk. A coffee lover can stir this sweetened condensed milk in a cup of black coffee. More so, a bowl of mixed fruit dessert can be sweetened by drizzling a dash of sweetened condensed milk.
Convert leftovers of steamed vegetables into a spicy pot of soup. All you need is to puree the leftover veggies, add chicken broth and spice up the soup with chili and some seasoning. Heat up the sauce with olive oil and enjoy.
Normally, hot dogs are sold in a pack of rolls; you can reuse the leftovers after eating a meal prepared with them. Instead of baking hot dogs into croutons, try tossing them into a bowl of soup or salad.
If you have a lot of leftover baguettes and you don't know how to reuse it then here is the solution. Have two bowls occupied with two slices of bread. One should be on top and the second should be on the bottom. The dish is not only nutritious but delicious too. Packed with calcium and nutrition of onion, this dish is best for you.
Who says you can use leftover for preparing another food item. You can use them in many other ways too. For example, you can use the citrus peel to prevent sugar from hardening. One thing that you need to keep in mind is that you should keep the sugar in the refrigerator in order to keep it from rotting.
Not only citrus peel but apple peels too are equally useful. You can use the apple peels to clean your aluminum cookware. It may amaze you to know that the apple peels works wonder on your vessels.