Products that we often throw away, but in vain

Zero waste (translated into Russian as “zero waste”) is a modern philosophy based on reasonable consumption. Its main principle is reuse of things and minimalism in everything. At the same time, disposable things, if not excluded, are at least minimized. The same goes for food. Instead of just throwing it away. foodExperienced housewives even let them in. Why not try it?



Editorial "Site" I decided to go deeper into that. And today you will find a useful selection of culinary life hacks that will be useful to every hostess. Simple tricks will help you use wisely even seemingly unnecessary food.

What could be more fragrant than fresh basil and juicy lemon? These two products are so good that they can be used completely. For example, from the remaining branches of basil and lemon "buds" will get healthy vinegar. Just put all the ingredients in a half-liter jar, add 3 cloves and fill it with 9 percent vinegar. Then send the jar to a cool dark place for 20 days, so that the vinegar is properly infused. After that, strain the liquid and use bright flavored vinegar As a dressing for salads or marinades.



What to do with the leftover lemon if you squeeze juice out of it? First, they can also be sent to a jar of vinegar. Secondly, lemon will make an excellent cleanser. Cut the fruit into small pieces, place in a deep bowl and pour water. Next, send the plate to a dirty microwave for 4-5 minutes at maximum power. As a result, you're easy. Get rid of all the dirt and bad smell..

Fans of fragrant cilantro are dedicated! To use the healthy greens to the end, grind all the twigs in the blender, adding olive oil to taste. It turns out a delicate sauce that is suitable for dressing salads and marinades. For example, try mixing 2 tbsp. l of tomato paste, 2 tsp. of the resulting green sauce, some water, 0.5 tsp. hops-suneli, black pepper, 1 tooth. garlic, salt and a drop of apple cider vinegar. An amazingly delicate combination of products! This savory sauce is perfect for meat. By the way, cilantro It can be frozen for the winter and used to prepare fragrant dishes.

Young potatoes Homemade young potatoes - one of the main gastronomic charms of summer. And while the potatoes are baked in the oven, it's time to clean them. Yeah, yeah, they might be useful, too. But before you do, wash every potato. In the skins add Italian herbs, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, salt and olive oil. Stir all this pleasure well and place it on a pan covered with parchment. Then safely send future chips into the oven for 20 minutes at 180 degrees. Keep in mind that such a dish can be made exclusively from home potatoes without visible defects, but a store vegetable, unfortunately, is not suitable.



Cabbage Cabbage caps A great ingredient for hearty meat patties. Just put the cabbage through the meat grinder. Then soak the bread in cabbage juice (healthy lifehack!) right in the bowl. Next, add your favorite minced meat, egg, salt and pepper to taste. Wet hands form patties and roast them until ready in a heated pan. If the mince is liquid, add a little flour or semolina. As a result, the juicy cutlets are obtained that will fit any side dish.



Dill and parsley Twigs of dill and parsley can be dried and ground into powder. Next, it must be mixed with salt and moved to a glass jar for storage. The result is a fragrant and, most importantly, natural seasoning for any dish.

Dear hostess, how about you? bagel? Surprisingly, the food is very tasty. Households will never guess what such a pastry is made of. For it, mix 200 ml of brine, 50 g of sugar, 80 ml of sunflower oil, 10 g of baking powder and about 400 g of flour. The amount of flour may be different, just watch the test. It should be soft and elastic.



Give the dough 20 minutes to rest, then divide it into 2 parts. Each roll into a layer 5-7 mm thick. Next cut the dough into trianglesPut any stuffing on each and wrap the bagels. Put every baby in sugar and put on a pan covered with parchment. Then send the bagels into the oven for 25-30 minutes at 200 degrees. Surprisingly, if you cook bagels in ordinary water, they will not turn out so tasty. Be sure to try it!

Other vegetables from Bulgarian pepper, celery root and carrot peels - what unites them? It turned out that the remains of these vegetables are ideal for cooking. fragrant. Here you can also add twigs from greens and onions. Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the fire, add black pepper with peas and salt to taste. Cook the broth for about 20 minutes, then strain it and use it as desired. For example, you can make a hearty soup, an unusual sauce, or even add broth to the dough instead of water.



How to Use Banana Peel Methods of Cleansing
  1. Surprisingly, a banana peel can be used for home-whitening. Simply wipe the surface of your teeth with the soft side of the peel after each brushing. Soon you will notice the visible results!



  2. A banana peel is suitable as a footwear. Fruit acids, which are in the soft part of the skin, will help even the oldest shoes to shine with renewed vigor.
  3. The skin will help you. remove itching, irritation or redness on the skin of the face. To do this, simply wipe the right place with the soft side of the peel. This method is especially effective if you are bitten by a mosquito or other insect.
  4. Dry the banana peel and use it as your own. feeding. The animals will thank you and enjoy a pleasant treat for them.



  5. In addition, the banana peel can be polish. As a result, you can easily return your favorite things to their natural brilliance. And all this without the use of chemicals!


As you can see, indeed, Don’t throw away any leftover food.You can make really delicious dishes from them. And there is nothing to say about the unexpected uses of banana peel! I immediately wanted to check if all these hacks work in practice. By the way, you probably know how else to use food waste. Let’s share our experiences with each other!