We as mamas have to be innovative and thrifty all in the same beat. Somehow we find new ways of doing things that save us money, time and maybe if we are really blessed.... sanity!
I have a thing with waste. With each thing I throw out, I cringe a little. Don't get me wrong, I am far from a pack rat. When it comes to food, however, I just hate waste.
Often I will have a recipe that calls for chopped onion, celery, green pepper or other veggies. I try to find other recipes that calls for the same ingredients so there is no waste but often I just have leftover celery or green pepper staring sadly at me through the glass. :(
So now when I have leftover celery or other veggies that I know I am not going to use, I know what to do!
I chop them into pieces, place in a freezer bag and freeze the little suckers. Then when I make noodle soup or other recipes that calls for chopped veggies, I can simply take the baggie out and add it to the recipe. There is no waste and it save you chopping time!
It also make great pizza toppings!
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2 comments:
That is a really good idea. I have also frozen chopped cabbage, and chopped peppers. I will now do onion and celery. I agree with not wasting food, and I think freezing is great. Thanks for the great suggestion.
I do the same thing...or I often just throw together a soup and then freeze the soup for later.
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