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You can, and you SHOULD eat leftover bolognese. We are huge proponents of reducing food waste here at The Kitchen Chalkboard. Part of that is eating leftovers.
But that doesn’t mean you need to eat the same meal night after night. It’s best to repurpose leftovers and create a whole new meal.
Here are some creative ways to use up leftover bolognese.
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…Let’s face it. Some cooking tasks are tedious. And while many are necessary, if there is a shortcut that doesn’t compromise quality, it’s worth taking.
Enter Trader Joes Hashbrowns.
These unseasoned shredded potatoes are the ultimate timesaver. They are the basis of many meals, are filled with potassium, and can be on the table in no time. You can even cook them in the oven.
Want to learn all about Trader Joes hashbrowns?
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…So you made too much pasta! It is challenging to make the right amount, and it is even harder to gauge the appetites of loved ones. Who knows how hungry people are?
Can you freeze pasta? Yes, you absolutely can!
You can’t just throw the pasta in a freezer bag and call it a day. You need to take a few steps to maintain quality and ensure you aren’t left with a soggy mess when you defrost.
Want to learn the answer to “can you freeze pasta”?
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…Fun fact. I’ve been online grocery shopping for over ten years. My husband used to think it was crazy until he took a trip to the market and was in line for 20 minutes while a woman argued with the cashier over cherries.
Online grocery shopping is very convenient. There’s nothing better than sitting on your couch and ordering your food. Although convenience often comes with a cost, over time, retailers have caught on to the growing demand, and prices are comparable to that of your local brick and mortar stores.
It is challenging to know which retailer is best with so many options. This article compares two giants, Amazon Fresh Vs. Instacart. Both are available nationwide and have pros and cons.
Want to learn about the differences in cost, selection, and delivery of Amazon Fresh vs. Instacart?
…Nothing is worse than staring at the refrigerator after a long day of work, trying to figure out what to make for dinner. It can be so frustrating. Well, it’s time to get that task off of your plate by meal planning for a month.
Don’t know where to start? Let’s go to The Chalkboard.
…You may see your favorite influencers tout this online market. Thrive Market seems to be all over social media these days. With many of us trying to eat healthier or abide by special diets or manage dietary restrictions, an online shop filled with specialty products can be the perfect fit. But does it live up to the hype? We’ve got an honest Thrive Market Review for 2022.
Want to know if Thrive Market is any good? How does it compare to Amazon and Whole Foods?
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…Are you looking for kitchen stocking stuffer ideas? We’ve got you covered! Read on for 15 gifts, all under $20, most under $10, that are sure to make the home cook in your life happier! Whether it’s your mother, brother, sister, wife, friend, or other loved one; these gifts aim to please.
These are all items I have in my kitchen that I use all the time. Want some kitchen stocking stuffers ideas?
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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.
So let’s save money, enjoy a great ingredient that’s the basis of satisfying meals and use up that frozen pasta.
Want easy and delicious recipes using Costco tortellini?
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…So you went to Costco, bought some meatballs, and now what? There are just so many of them (160 to be exact)! If you don’t plan on hosting a party any time soon, you are stuck with A LOT of mini balls of meat. Don’t worry; we’ve got you covered with these recipes using Costco meatballs. Whether you want an appetizer, main dish, or even breakfast, it’s here.
Want to use up those Kirkland meatballs?
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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 rot 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 Misfits Market? I did the research and tried it for several weeks to get the answers.
Are you looking for an honest Imperfect Foods Review? Well, we’ve got one.
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