Make the most of your grocery haul by turning food scraps into delicious dishes.
For example, did you know all of a watermelon is edible: seeds, rind, and all?
We put together a list of tasty ways to use food scraps.
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check that youwash them thoroughlyfirst.
you’ve got the option to also use the zest to brighten upbaked goodsandsavory dishes.
Or use the peels to make your ownlimoncellofor cocktails.
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They can add a crunchy topping to many dishes such as casseroles.
Crushed chips also make great coatings for chicken, fish, and other proteins.
Cereal or cookie crumbs and pieces also make great toppings for ice cream or cupcakes.
you could also stock the spice pantry by making your owndried herbs.
Save that jar and use the brine the same way you would vinegar in dressings and marinades.
you’re free to also use peelings for DIY chips or even vegan bacon.
Dry bread is perfect for absorbing the custard and liquid bases for these recipes, making them super delicious.
The rindscan also be juicedor chopped and tossed into yourfavorite stir fry.
Oh, and don’t forget you canroast the seeds, too!
