It happens to me, like, all the time.
This means that I’m not only wasting food, but I’m also wasting my hard-earned cash.
But I’m turning over a new leaf, guys.
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Olive Tapenade
Have company coming over for a night of Heads Up and drinks?
Wow them with a delicious tapenade that only looks complicated to make.
Garnish with some chopped parsley and serve with carrots, celery, and crackers.
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Top each one with some arugula for a punch of color and peppery flavor.
To make the dish, start bypreheating the oven to 350Fand slicing fourzucchinisin half, lengthwise.
(Trust us, your taste buds will thank you!)
Aside from the 12 cup of marinarawhich you already havethe recipe only calls for five additional ingredients.
Whisk everything together and drizzle over your meal of choice.
English Muffin Pizza
The only thing better than pizza night?
One that helps you use up your leftover sauce.
Mix everything together with your hands and form into a loaf in a greased 88 baking dish.
Mussels Marinara
Thisprotein-rich Italian recipe will warm you from the inside out.
Start by sauteing some minced garlic in olive oil in a deep skillet.
Cover the pot and cook for about 5 minutes or until the mussels open.
Allow the mixture to simmer until tender before digging in.
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Bake at 425F for 40 minutes to create an app that’s cooked to perfection.
Crack in 2eggs, cover and cook until the whites set.
Top with grated parmesan cheese and enjoy!
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Salsa
Running low on salsa for your dinnertime fiesta?
Your leftover pasta sauce can come to the rescue!
You’ve got a bowl filled with instant salsa.
(Beware: The yogurt will curdle if you turn the flame up too high.)
Remove from the heat and stir in a 34 tablespoon of vodka and then toss with spiralized veggies.
We like carrots and zucchini ribbons best, but any veggie is fair game.
Cocktail Sauce
Forgot to pick up cocktail sauce for your shrimp cocktail?
Head to the fridge and pull out your leftover tomato sauce.
To make one at home, spread some of your leftover spaghetti sauce on a medium whole grain tortilla.
(Just don’t try this with the meat varieties.)
Dig through your fridge for cooked quinoa or rice, cooked veggies, marinara, and cheese.
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