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Bought a tub of ricotta for a recipe and not sure

Bought a tub of ricotta for a recipe and not sure what to do with the rest? Whip up this easy ricotta appetizer in minutes!

💚 Stir together 1-2 cups ricotta cheese, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and 2 tablespoons honey. Season with salt and pepper.
💚 Once incorporated, whisk for 2-3 min until creamy and looking like cake batter.
💚 Stir in toasted rosemary, sage, salt, pepper, and any other herbs you’d like to include. Fold in pomegranate seeds.
💚 Garnish with more herbs, pomegranate seeds, and a drizzle of oil or honey. Serve with crispy bread, pita, or crackers.

Not into pomegranates? Whipped ricotta also loves caramelized onions, bruschetta toppings, or pesto. Don’t believe us? Just ask—it’ll say, “Ricotta be kidding me. Of course I do!”

Around the world in 12 cookies! We can all agree t

Around the world in 12 cookies! We can all agree that not a single cookie deserves to go to waste. If you’re drowning in sweets (we’re jealous) or planning to bake ahead of time for the season, here are a few tips to keep cookies fresh:

🍪Let cookies cool completely before storing in an airtight container
🍪Most cookies freeze well for 8 to 12 months
🍪Make cookie dough and freeze in smaller portions so you can defrost and bake later
🍪Layer parchment paper between cookies to prevent sticking
🍪If cookies are getting stale, add a piece of bread in the tin to soften them back up

Click the link in our bio for a cookie-inspired tour around the world! #nationalcookieday

SPOT THE DIFFERENCE: Imperfect holiday edition 🎁

Can you find the 5 differences between photos 1 and 2?

🔍 spoiler: the third photo has the cheat sheet!

Arguments abound over the best snack mix recipe. E

Arguments abound over the best snack mix recipe. Entire families have been torn apart over the ratio of pretzels to chocolate, or cheese crackers to honey. We’re talking divorces, estranged aunts, the whole nine yards.

Honestly, it’s not an overreaction. But consider those family disputes quelled. Here’s the perfect snack mix recipe ratio to create your own sweet and salty masterpiece! 🤌

Most of us cook with cranberries exactly once a ye

Most of us cook with cranberries exactly once a year—and then have no idea what to do with the leftovers. Time to get berry creative!

We love making this leftover cranberry sauce baked brie (recipe at the link in our bio), but if you're cheese-d out, here are some other ways to use up your cranberry sauce so it doesn't go to waste:

♦️ Incorporate into a meat marinade
♦️ Blitz into a homemade salad dressing
♦️ Stir into a cocktail with fresh mint or rosemary
♦️ Mix into a basic muffin, fruit bar, or quickbread recipe
♦️ Stir into yogurt, oatmeal, or pancake batter
♦️ Use as a filling for homemade pop-tarts
♦️ Spread on top of an English muffin with cream cheese
♦️ Drop a dollop into a smoothie

We bet you cran think of even more than this, you scrappy chef, you.

Got spuds comin’ out of your ears? You can do mo

Got spuds comin’ out of your ears? You can do more with leftover mashed potatoes than you might think to make sure they don’t go to waste. Like…⁠
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🥔 Shape them into blinis ⁠
🥔 Mix them into savory waffles ⁠
🥔 Fry them into latkes topped with smoked salmon ⁠
🥔 Spread them atop a lentil shepherd's pie ⁠
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Unrelated, if you don’t hear from us for a few days, it’s because we’re deep in a mashed potato waffle coma. ✌️⁠

Recipe links in bio!

Looking for a way to use up those Thanksgiving lef

Looking for a way to use up those Thanksgiving leftover odds ‘n’ ends? Quiche calls!

🥚 Mix 3-4 eggs and 1 c milk or cream. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and nutmeg and whisk until smooth.
🥚 Use a frozen or homemade pie crust. If you’re using frozen, poke holes in the bottom. Fill about halfway with leftover poultry, stuffing, and veggies. Top with some cheese.
🥚 Pour your egg mixture over the leftovers and add more cheese on top. Bake at 400 for 30-40 min until a toothpick comes out clean.

Yum!

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