surplus produce
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Articles tagged surplus produce.
What to do with apples
A bag of apples lasts longer than most produce, but it still helps to have more than one use in mind. These ideas keep apples moving before they go mealy in the drawer.
What to do with backyard tomatoes
Backyard tomatoes are usually more delicate and more abundant than store-bought ones, so the best use plan is the one that respects both. These ideas help you handle the rush without wasting your nicest fruit.
What to do with bell peppers
Bell peppers are one of the easiest vegetables to work through because they are good raw, cooked, and frozen for later. These ideas help you use a full bag without boredom.
What to do with blueberries
Blueberries are easy to snack on, but a large amount still goes faster if you give it a few deliberate uses. These ideas help you enjoy them before they wrinkle or ferment.
What to do with carrots
Carrots are forgiving, but a full bag still benefits from a plan. These ideas help you move through extra carrots in ways that are practical, not fussy.
What to do with extra strawberries
Extra strawberries do not give you much time, so the best plan is to sort them quickly and use the most delicate berries first. These ideas help you get through them before mold or softness takes over.
What to do with fresh basil
Fresh basil has huge flavor but not much patience. These are the easiest ways to use a full bunch before the leaves blacken or collapse.
What to do with fresh corn
Fresh corn is easiest to enjoy when you use it quickly and keep the prep simple. These ideas help you get through a market bag before the kernels lose their best texture and sweetness.
What to do with garlic
A lot of garlic is not really a problem if you use it intentionally. These ideas help you move through extra heads without letting cloves dry out or sprout in the pantry.
What to do with green beans
Green beans are easy to use up when you keep the cooking simple. These ideas help you move through a surplus without ending up with limp beans in the crisper.
What to do with kale
Kale is easier to use than its reputation suggests, especially when you stop saving it for one perfect salad. These ideas help you move through a bunch or bag without waste.
What to do with onions
Extra onions are rarely an emergency, but they are extremely useful to prep ahead. These ideas help you turn a surplus into weeknight leverage instead of just another bag in the pantry.