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When you toss out veggie "scraps", you may be throwing money away. Don't throw out clippings. Regrow them! Below is a table of vegetables that grow from planting the root or seed. If you have to start them in water, you can plant them in soil once the new growth forms. 💦 = Start in a small amount of water first (enough to cover the root). For more about growing veggies, see this guide.
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Many recipes call for fresh herbs to take the flavor up a notch, but sometimes you may only have dried herbs on hand. How do you know how much to use? Since dried and fresh herbs don't measure out equally, use the chart below to see how much to use when converting from one to the other.
Growing your own food is a fun way to save money and get you (and your kids!) eating healthier. No room for a lush garden in your backyard? Or no backyard at all? Don't let that keep you from planting! "Container gardens" are easy to care for and work in just about any space. Follow these steps to get started: 1. Pick your plant.2. Pick your container. It could be a jar, can, or milk carton!3. Add drainage.4. Add the plant + potting soil to your container.5. Pick a sunny spot near a window or outside, and enjoy!Here are a few recipes to make with your home-grown fruits, veggies, or herbs!
You may have heard the terms "one pot meal" and "pantry meal" thrown around recently. One pot meals only need one pot to make. But the beauty of a recipe also being a pantry meal, is that you probably already have most of the ingredients on hand. Meaning fewer grocery trips (yay!). What should you have on hand though? If it's done right, creating a well-stocked pantry is easy.
Below are a few items that will be your meal-making heroes on the bleakest of days. Then scroll down for some recipes that prove it and only require ONE dish to prepare... Some of them use only pantry ingredients!
In the Pantry
In the Freezer
In the Fridge
Pantry Meals
What can you make with all these things? Following are some easy meal ideas:
*Frozen onion/peppers can be used in place of fresh for these recipes.
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