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Christmas Recipes 2021

Leftover Cranberry Sauce Easy Baked Brie

Leftover Cranberry Sauce Easy Baked Brie

December 13, 2021

Leftover Parmesan Rind Lasagna

the main course

Leftover Parmesan Rind Lasagna

December 13, 2021

An easy, cheesy guide to charcuterie boards

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An easy, cheesy guide to charcuterie boards

December 13, 2021

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Another food-saving tip for ya: freeze your butter

Another food-saving tip for ya: freeze your butter!

You butter believe butter keeps beautifully in the freezer for up to a year! If you have unopened sticks still in their original packaging, you can toss them right into your freezer and bring them to room temp when you’re ready to use. If your butter is already opened, slide it into a freezer bag and seal. Works well for sliced or grated butter as well as whole sticks.

Pro tip: if you need butter STAT (we can relate) but don’t want to wait for it to thaw, grate it!

It may seem counterintuitive to smash something yo

It may seem counterintuitive to smash something you love, but when it comes to Brussels sprouts, we highly recommend it.

💚Rinse and trim your brussels
💚Boil for 5 min
💚Drain under cold water and pat dry
💚Toss with olive oil and spices (we love garlic powder, salt, paprika, and parmesan)
💚Arrange on a baking sheet and flatten with the bottom of a jar
💚Roast at 425° F until crispy and golden
💚Broil for a few min for extra crispy edges

You can whip up a yummy dipping sauce with whatever you have in the fridge. We went with a tahini-lemon-aioli concoction made from a sauce leftover from takeout.

Are we making these for dinner again tomorrow night? No sprout about it.

Did you know that unexpected heat waves can cause

Did you know that unexpected heat waves can cause a crop of jumbo Brussels? It’s true! And it’s a true veggie tragedy when traditional grocery stores won’t accept them due to rigorous sizing standards. Well, we say you can't have too much of a good thing!

While a batch of sprouts may only be in the store for a few days and in your kitchen for a few hours, before they get to you they’ve been in the ground for over five months. That's five months of labor, resources, and land that go into making them delicious.

We think that's a shame to waste. So whether they’re bite-sized or king-sized, we’re happy to eat every last one.

What's your favorite way to cook up some Brussels?

Pasta-ed too hard and have leftovers? Freeze it!

Pasta-ed too hard and have leftovers? Freeze it!

Toss your noodles with a bit of olive oil. If they’re small—like ziti, penne, or rotini—zip ‘em into a bag and spread them out as best you can so they don’t freeze in a clump. If you’re working with spaghetti or linguine, pile them into little nests and then freeze.

When you’re ready to thaw, boil some water and add the pasta for 30 seconds to a minute. Imagine the pasta-bilities!🍝

Raise your hands if you're egg-cited about eggplan

Raise your hands if you're egg-cited about eggplant stew! ⁠
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We think eggplant may be the unsung hero of soup season. Savory, versatile, and forgiving, these purple pals can be transformed into many a belly-warming dish. For best results, score your eggplant after cutting, salt generously, and cook over high heat. Eggplant has a lot of water and fiber, so these tips help optimize the texture without turning it rubbery. ⁠
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Transform your eggplant into @hawahassan's quick stewed eggplant with coconut! 🥥 Recipe link in bio.

Happy Lunar New Year! 🏮 Let’s hop together in

Happy Lunar New Year! 🏮 Let’s hop together into the year of the rabbit! 🐇⁠
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The kick-off of the Chinese New Year is marked around the world with parades and parties, elaborate animal costumes operated by dancers, and a sea of red lanterns to symbolize good fortune for the year ahead. And of course delicious food! ⁠
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Longevity noodles are a staple of Lunar New Year celebrations. The longer the noodle, the more luck, and prosperity is said to come your way. Traditionally, chefs never cut or break their noodles and instead serve an entire dish of one long strand. In a more modern celebration, dishes are made up of extra long (but multiple) noodles. ⁠
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Celebrate this turning of the tides with longevity noodles sautéed with shiitake mushrooms and green onions. Recipe at the link in our bio. ⁠

Gouda news, friends. You can freeze cheese! 🧀

Gouda news, friends. You can freeze cheese! 🧀

If you bought a massive block of cheese but are afraid you won’t be able to use it before it goes bad, this is the food-saving hack of your cheese dreams.

Harder cheese—like cheddar, pepperjack, and colby—will hold up best, either shredded or when in a full block. If shredding, toss with a bit of flour or cornstarch—this will absorb any moisture. Then make sure it’s sealed in an airtight container or bag with as much air removed as possible. When you’re ready to thaw, move to the fridge.

Warning! 🛑 The texture of soft cheeses like brie, ricotta, and camembert don’t tend to hold up well after being frozen. You can, however, make a dish (like lasagna) with softer cheeses and freeze that.

No cheese left behind on your watch, especially on #nationalcheeseloversday

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