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Get That Costco Tortellini Out Of The Freezer And On The Table With These 10 Easy Recipes

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How many of us have gone into the warehouse store, Costco, and had eyes bigger than our stomachs? I know I have! I’ve purchased things that I thought were a bargain, only to throw it out after a long stint in the freezer or cupboard. So much for saving money. It’s wasn’t indeed a bargain since it went to waste.

Throwing out food is like putting money in the trash. Recent estimates have the average family wasting hundreds of dollars worth of food per year. Tortellini is so versatile; there’s no need to let it go to waste. 

Recipes Using Costco Tortellini

So let’s save money, enjoy a great ingredient that’s the basis of satisfying meals and use up that frozen pasta.

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Wondering How Much Pasta Per Person? Here’s The Definitive Guide To Pasta And Sauce Amounts

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I recently had a friend ask me how much pasta per person I make. I started to think about how I never made the right amount of either ingredient. Either there is enough pasta to feed an army, or it’s barely enough for my family of four. As for the sauce, it’s sometimes swimming in marinara, and other times it’s tough to get the bottom of the bowl coated. It seems so simple, but I never really took the time to get it right. 

I decided to answer the question of how much pasta per person is needed. Also, how much sauce do we need? Throughout the research, I learned so much, and boy, was I doing it all wrong!

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9 Cooking Shows On Amazon Prime To Watch Right Now

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Food should be fun, and cooking shows can be many things to us. There are food competitions where nothing is ever too stressful, even though the music seems intense. There are travel shows that whisk us away and let us experience new places and foods from the comfort of our couch. There are instructional videos that have us leaving having learned something. 

While many watch cooking shows on Netflix and Youtube, several cooking shows on Amazon Prime are worth watching. It’s not their strongest category, but there are some hidden gems. Most of the shows are British or Australian and about six years old, and many I had never heard of before.

Cooking Shows On Amazon Prime

Their search isn’t as robust as it could be, so I sorted through the cooking shows so you don’t have to. 

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What To Do With Lots Of Apples – 10 Delicious Ways To Use Up Apples

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You went apple picking, and now what? Are you wondering what to do with lots of apples? We’ve got you covered. 

Many recipes only use one or two apples. Suppose you are like me and tend to get a bit overzealous when apple picking, a handful of apples will barely put a dent in your bounty. We don’t like anything to go to waste here at The Kitchen Chalkboard, so it’s time to use up those apples before they go bad.

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How To Make A Philly Cheesesteak Because We Are Sick And Tired Of Boring Sandwiches

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Many people have been seeking comfort foods and alternatives to sandwiches recently, giving way to a rise in the Philly cheesesteak. Franchises stores are popping up in towns throughout the country as more and more people try this Philadelphia favorite. There’s no need for take-out as they are easy to make at home. We have everything you need. Want to learn how to make a Philly Cheesesteak?

How to make a cheesesteak

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13 Delicious Rice Alternatives To Bust You Out Of A Dinner Rut

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Last summer we lost power for almost a week during the pandemic. It was not ideal by any means. But, I did learn a few things. Like how much my kids loved plain ramen noodles. No seasoning packet needed — just plain noodles. I have been using them as a rice substitute in stir-fries ever since. These bricks of noodles cook in minutes and take sauce well.

13 delicious rice alternatives for any diet

That change got me thinking about other options to take the place of rice. The 10,000-year-old grain is delicious, but it’s great to vary your meals to avoid getting bored. Plus, it’s fun to try new foods! I’ve come up with 13 rice alternatives to satisfy any palate and diet.

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Avocado Oil For Cooking – Everything You Need To Know

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As I was making a salad dressing the other day, I reached for avocado oil for cooking instead of my usual olive oil,  a change I had been making more and more recently. It wasn’t just because I had purchased a large bottle from Costco, either. We are enjoying the buttery flavor, and the health benefits are top-notch. But then I came across an article that stated, “the vast majority of avocado oil sold in the U.S. is of poor quality, mislabeled or adulterated with other oils.” Eating healthy can be challenging! Information can change dramatically at the drop of a dime, so it’s hard to know what to do.

Avocado Oil For Cooking Pin

Determined not to give up on avocado oil for cooking, I set out to find out how to pick the best version. What to look for in a bottle and how to tell if it’s real. 

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An Honest Imperfect Foods Review For 2021- Is It Worth It?

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Farm food waste is a real problem in the U.S. Nearly 30-40 percent of the food supply is sent to landfills, according to the USDA. That includes wholesome food that you could place on the dinner table but instead rots in landfills.  Some of the food is not fit for consumption, but often the taste is not compromised; they just have some blemishes. 

Imperfect Food created a way to get food from farms typically thrown away into customers’ hands. The company prides itself on helping to eliminate food waste in an environmentally conscious way.

After learning more about food recovery services, I was intrigued. The notion of having food, mainly fruits and vegetables, delivered to me weekly was appealing, and doing my part to reduce food waste had me further sold. 

But just how does Imperfect Foods work? Is it worth it? And how does Imperfect Foods compare to Misfit Market? I did the research and tried it for several weeks to get the answers.

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Are you looking for an honest Imperfect Foods Review? Well, we’ve got one. 

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The Chicken Wing Shortage 2021 Is Real! Here’s What’s Going On And 3 Great Alternatives

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You may have seen it on the news, a story about a chicken wing shortage 2021. Restaurants have been feeling the pinch for several months, and now consumers see the effects. Our beloved comfort food has had a significant price increase in the past year due to supply and demand issues. 

Want to learn just what is causing the chicken wing shortage 2021 and, more importantly, what can we do about it? 

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