Cooking without waste is simple with a little creativity and imagination. Reusing leftovers is within everyone's reach. Do you love preparing delicious homemade meals, but you don't know what to do with the peelings ? Don't throw them in the trash anymore . There are alternatives to switching to anti-waste recipes , whether in the kitchen or for taking care of your skin.
1/ Fruit and vegetable peelings
Why not reuse them in various forms? Here are some products whose leaves or peelings can be reused:
🌿 Radish tops : perfect for a soup combined with a tablespoon of crème fraîche.
🥕 Carrot tops : ideal for making a pretty bouquet of greens or even a cumin velouté.
🍊 Orange peels : exquisite for candied fruit and covering with chocolate.
🍌 Potato, zucchini, banana, carrot or apple peelings : useful for making chips as an aperitif or as a side dish.
🍐 Fruit peels : delicious for infusing your apple, pear, and citrus peels for an even more natural tea.
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2/ Eggs and their shells
What to do with egg shells, whites, and yolks? In addition to composting egg peels, you can also add your eggshells to reduce the acidity of your future potting soil.
Did you only use one egg yolk for your recipe? Don't waste the white unnecessarily. It can be beneficial for making a mask. Beat it until stiff and let it sit on your face for a few minutes . Easy, eco-friendly, and inexpensive, nothing beats it for baby -soft skin ! In the kitchen, make cat tongues to accompany your tea or even coconut Congolese.
Got an egg yolk left over? Whip up some mayonnaise! Brush it on your biscuits or puff pastry. Make a little lemon curd to finish off with a delicious dessert.
3/ Vegetable cooking water
A true concentrate of nutrients, water collects most of the vitamins and minerals from boiled food. So get out your colander and collect the cooking water:
🌸 Green beans : for simmering other culinary preparations. You can also drink it for its benefits and to remineralize the body.
🌸 Potatoes : A great natural product for getting rid of aphids. Its starchy properties also give it revitalizing properties for your face. You can also use it to clean your silverware.
🌸 Rice : An excellent , eco-friendly and environmentally friendly weedkiller. It's not the best to ingest, but it's very effective in cases of diarrhea. Rich in starch and vitamins, rinse your hair with it. Your hair will shine brightly.
🌸 Eggs : This time, think of the vegetable garden to boost plant growth. Water them with the cooled cooking water.
Don't throw away, recycle, reuse! Anti-waste recipes are good for your health.
4/ Leftover meat and fish
Still have a few leftover portions of Sunday's delicious meal? There's no shortage of ideas for reusing them. Use your brain and create new recipes:
🌸 Roasted chicken breast: perfect for a vegetable tian combined with sautéed chicken strips in shallot cream or simply a quiche.
🌸 Pie crusts: Take advantage of this opportunity to make puff pastry rolls with sausage or salmon pieces. Use leftover goat cheese for your dinner party appetizer.
🌸 Fish: serve it with a potato gratin!
🌸 Minced meat: Sprinkle it on a pizza with onions, peppers and oregano.
Got extra meat left over? Put it in a freezer bag to use later.
5/ Eco-responsible ideas to avoid waste
There are many leftovers at each meal that do not need to be thrown away, but rather reused:
🌸 Recycled coffee grounds to unclog your pipes, to whiten your nails naturally.
🌸 Half a lemon: economical and ecological, reuse that half you don't know what to do with for a little cleaning. Shine windows, faucets, clean the microwave, etc.
🌸 Fruit cores and other waste go straight into the compost for homemade fertile soil. A great way to keep the trash out of the trash.
➡ Don't forget your chickens who love your leftovers and peelings of all kinds.
6/ Tips and tricks for anti-waste recipes
A few small actions can save you a lot of money and prevent food waste:
🌸 Organize your fridge properly : Don't clutter it. It works better and uses less energy. Place items that need to be eaten quickly at the front of the shelf. Remove packaging that takes up space.
🌸 Write down your weekly menus : buy only what you need. Get to the point and don't let tempting promotions distract you. Shop in bulk ; there's nothing like it for consuming only the bare minimum. You limit packaging and waste.
🌸 Make a shopping list : Organize your schedule before you go shopping. Maybe try to schedule your shopping around your daily commute. Reduce your carbon footprint and save on gas at the same time.
➡ For anti-waste recipes, fill out your To-Do List as the week progresses.
7/ Expiry dates of food items
Just because your product has reached its expiration date doesn't mean you should throw it away. Some products can be consumed without any risk to your health. There are several types of expiration dates depending on the nature of the item:
🌸 DLC or Best Before Date : a date that must be respected. Beyond this date, the goods may become dangerous for your health (fresh meat, fish, dairy products, etc.).
🌸 Best Before Date : A best before date. Foods can be eaten without risk to health as long as the packaging is intact (dried fruits, starchy foods, condiments, dehydrated, sterilized, or canned items).
➡ Don't confuse the DLC and the DDM, two very different terms. One, the DLC, is mandatory and recognizable by the words "use by...". The other, the DDM, is indicative "best before...".
Fighting waste, reducing waste, spending less, and saving money is within everyone's reach. Bring out your creativity. Before opening the trash, ask yourself how you could transform your produce. A few simple steps are all it takes to cook fruits and vegetables better. Don't throw anything away and try anti-waste recipes!
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