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11 delicious ways to use up holiday leftovers
These second-day dishes are even tastier than the originals
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Liza Schoenfein
This easy dish eats all your leftovers
This casserole is a triple threat: It cuts waste, gets breakfast on the table, and comes together the night before
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Gabriella Vigoreaux
How much ___ to buy this Thanksgiving
Curbing holiday food waste starts at the grocery store
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Liza Schoenfein
Carve your pumpkin—and eat it, too
How to get more than jack out o’ that lantern
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Gabriella Vigoreaux
You’re tossing the best part of the orange
They’re candy! No, really…
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Liza Schoenfein
Our 30-minute, foolproof method for preserving fruit
A simple skillet jam can give you more months with your precious plums
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Gabriella Vigoreaux
5 easy ways to nix food waste this summer
Outdoor eating can be a race against spoilage. These strategies will help you save more summer grub from the bin.
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Liza Schoenfein
5 reasons to save your coffee grounds
These recipes will give your morning pick-me-up a second life
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Gabriella Vigoreaux
How to get every last bit of peanut butter out of the jar
Plus: Two more recipes to use up what’s in the bottoms of jars
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Gabriella Vigoreaux
You’re tossing the best part of the pickles
Our favorite ways to use pickle brine that, yes, includes making more pickles
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Gabriella Vigoreaux
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Eggcellent ways to reduce food waste
When you’ve got more eggs than you can scramble, keep your eyes on these pies
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Gabriella Vigoreaux
Two whatever-you-got party snacks
These takes on classic party treats are perfect for those moments you forget there's a potluck tonight
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Gabriella Vigoreaux
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