I have been putting off reorganizing my pantry for months --I am a great procrastinator-- but you really made the process seem much less daunting than I was envisioning, thanks!
Hahahha from one procrastinator to another, I totally get that!! 😆😆 It really wasn’t too bad … I like the take everything out method because then I’m forced to go through it! 😅
So timely, I am actually in the middle of doing this reorganization in my own kitchen as well! I cook from scratch a lot but have a very small kitchen and it wasn't functioning well. Some new containers and proper labelling of things is helping. Also I have done some cupboard switcheroo's that have helped tremendously, just using the space I have more efficiently. Thji is something we need to all do at least once a year.our life. Sometimes some weird little ingredient gets stuck in the back of the cupboard cause you tried it once and realized it is not going to be part of your life. This can be a learning lesson and help refine our choices going forward.
I hate to cook, so I don't keep a lot of one-offs on hand. Nor do I have a lot of spices. Right now, our counters are full of fresh yellow tomatoes & peppers from our garden. Later, I'm going to be prepping them for the freezer to use them this winter for soups, chili & fajitas. 😊
@@stefshady85 It has been on my list to try making as well… and teff flour has been in my Amazon cart for months bc of it. 😂😂 I’ve eaten it a few times and it’s delicious! I also remember seeing this recipe: www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-breakfast/gluten-free-banana-teff-bread/ but FOK recipes are hit or miss for me so not sure if this one’s any good!
Oh my!! Hahaha. Well the good news is I think those will last a long time in the pantry… spices usually don’t go bad they just lose flavor. Do you have any curry recipes in your recipe rotation yet!? Might be time to try a few! 😃
Aww you’re so welcome! Oh yes, I’ve had small pantries before as well.. it’s a challenge! I try and stick to smaller quantities when I shop and focus on things I know I’ll be using up quickly. 🤗🤗
I agree, spelt or buckwheat would make great pancakes! I’ve done buckwheat crepes before and they came out great. These flours can also be used as alternatives to all purpose flour in some recipes! Let us know if you try some pancakes Terry. 😃
Another awesome video Maddie and a title that's very effective getting people to view your video. Always enjoy your video's and love 🥰LetsEatPlants. I have been busy filming my video for Sunday evening. Love 💞Maddie & ❤Q.
Thanks for the tricks ! I was using a lot of those already but it's a good thing to have reminders. A N D ... I found Baby Corn cans in my pantry following your video and now, I am enjoying those with my Dog (we both love those Sooooooooo much). Keep up the good work Maddie !!
@@LetsEatPlants it really does and I'm better at putting away things before the counters are too cluttered because I love how nice it looks and feels. I don't have a walk in pantry. Just have a dresser and a bookshelf I keep things on and a little shelf. You can get creative if you really think of the possibilities
@@LetsEatPlants you got this. The skys the limit. My 523 sq ft house was flooded twice...once 2 ft up the wall. Husband and I are simple ppl and just made sure there was no mold in the walls and continued living there. We have become very creative and resourceful as a result of it. Let me know if I can help in any way.
Nice tips for organising here, now am thinking about what I've got in my cupboards that needs using up. I really like your suggestion that we ask how to use up things we're not sure about. Is there a way to keep that idea going in here? Great to have your channel's community being helpful to each other like this, nice one.
Aww thanks! Yes, I love working together. I hope people will keep adding to other comments as it's been going so far. 😊😊 So great to have everyone working together!
I have the exact same Amla powder as you! Thanks for the inspiration, I am headed to clean out my pantry now (I do mine every few weeks so it's not too terrible)!! ❤
When you’ve gone through the shortages of the last few years plus live out in the sticks, keeping an over-full pantry is a dangerous habit! 😂 What’s helped is getting ready to sell the house and emptying out as much as possible. For the last few months I’ve had to meal plan like a demon, only buying fresh produce and the very few things needed to complete a meal. We’re almost to the point of having those weird combo plates with what’s left! I’m not fully vegan yet, apologies, but had to share last night’s all-brown junky freezer dinner: the last tater tots, onion rings, fried shrimp and two chicken strips. Luckily we had lots of oats and produce the rest of the day! 😬
😂😂😂 I have been there with the crazy combo dinners… but that’s awesome that you’re making it work!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I imagine selling a house will definitely speed up the clearing out process. Well done!!
Great video with a lot of useful tips !! I have a can of jackfruit . Never ever had it and was curious ... But now it keeps lingering in my pantry as I am too afraid I won't like the taste 🙈
Ooooh many great recipes for jackfruit! You could turning it into “meat” and use it for tacos, enchiladas, BBQ sliders, pizza/baked potato topping, or in a curry. Check out these ideas here: www.staceyhomemaker.com/jackfruit-recipes/ 😃😃 It’s pretty flavorless other than there’s kind of a brine-y flavor.. but once you add seasonings you just taste those! 😊
You’d better check if that jackfruit is ripe or unripe. If it’s unripe, simply drain & rinse then shred it like chicken. Don’t toss the seeds if u find them in there. Peel the seed’s tough skin and eat it. It’s tasty. After u shred your unripe jackfruit, simply mix your fave BBQ sauce and eat like pulled pork/chicken. If it is ripe, you can dice it and enjoy it w/ chopped avocado in coconut milk on ice. It’s 1 of Indonesian dessert.
Shred it, add salsa or teriyaki sauce to it (my favorite is the pepita salsa from Trader Joe’s) sautée some bell peppers and onions then add them to the jackfruit sauce mixture and serve on rice or in tacos
Ahhh that was me 2 years ago.. I finally got rid of it. 😂😂🙈🙈 Coconut flour is a tricky one because it soaks up sooo much liquid. I do remember it pairs well with another flour (I think almond?) for balance. I think I made some tortillas with mine?? I hope someone here can offer some better suggestions! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Oops added my comment to the wrong place...sorry...anyway ..sigh.. if you insist I am starting my pantry clean up! LOL!! I think you are psychic sometimes! As usual...an inspiring video!!
Have you tried popping it like mini popcorn? It puffs up nicely and you can use it like you would puffed rice cereal. 🤩🤩 ruclips.net/video/Rv_ai3XJKh4/видео.html
I had the same thing with amaranth, it wasn’t my favourite flavour at all. To use it up I added just a spoonful to soups or stews or when cooking rice. I didn't taste it but didn't waste it.
I've been trying to use up pantry items too.. Most of them are from early covid days that are nearing expiry or already past... It's definitely been a challenge.. 😩
Right!? I'm trying not to be too strict with expiry dates but I definitely have some stuff from Covid time too. Yikes! Anything in particular you need help with or recipes for? 😃😃
@@yonniehan Coconut is flour is a tricky one!! I had the same problem (bought it and couldn’t remember why and then never found good recipes for it. 😂🙈) but finally got rid of it a couple years ago. I think I made tortillas with it? It soaks up a lot of excess liquid so maybe that’s why the cookies were crumbly? Not my favorite flour to work with.. but hopefully someone will reply here with some better ideas! 🤩🙏🏻🙏🏻
Any tips for getting the smell off lids of jars you repurpose? I find no matter what I do, I will think I have gotten the smell out and then, no the garlic/pickle smell is there.
😂😂 Maybe for smoothies!? It’s a great health food! I think you can add it to yogurt too… or in oatmeal! Definitely try and use it up since it’s so healthy. 😃
@@LetsEatPlants The edible stuff sorry :) I bought it for a recipe a long time ago and I can't find the recipe now. I also don't have a double boiler and can't find a good milk free chocolate recipe. I do have Cacao powder so if anyone knows of a good recipe that doesn't require a double boiler I'm all ears.
@@trinabenyi8791 Omg too funny.. I was asking because I bought the same thing!! I thought I was going to make chocolate or experiment with using it as a fat source instead of oil. 😆😆🙈 So actually for chocolate, you don't need an official double boiler! You can just use a sauce pan with water and over that place a glass bowl (just google how to do it with a saucepan) and that gives the same effect! I occasionally melt chocolate that way. 😊 Here's a recipe that also says you can just use a regular saucepan, no need to do a makeshift double boiler: www.asaucykitchen.com/homemade-chocolate-with-cocoa-butter/
Great answers from Mimishimaineko! I would say cornbread too… but cornmeal was actually one of the things I found in my cupboard as well… so clearly I did the same as you on this ingredient. 🤣🤣 I tried some cornmeal waffles that were ok, but I’m going to look for some other recipes as well. 😄
Polenta, I use soy milk or all water in recipes that call for dairy. Sometimes add nutritional yeast at the end of cooking. Great served with roasted veggies.
Oooh good one! I usually use it when I bake bread ... I use it to dust the bread basket liner as it's proofing. 😂😂 Probably not very helpful, I know! Have you tried rice flour pancakes or bread? This one looks pretty easy! www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/rice-flour-pancakes/
Want an asian dessert recipe? Out here we mix it w/ coconut milk until thick then use it to wrap around banana. After that you can wrap the whole thing w/ parchment or banana leaf & steam the whole things over high heat for 10min. Another idea is use it to thicken your gravy. That’s what Mary McDougall use it for.
I bought a bag of potato starch, it looks like icing sugar.I. was positive I needed it for something but now I don't remember. My freezer needs to be inventoried, I am kind of afraid.
Hi, I find that potato starch is a good swap for cornstarch in a lot of recipes. IE I make a vegan "pudding" and I can use either potato or corn starch for it. Best to ya!
Great idea from Functionoflightone! It is a good thickener … I’ve heard also used in place of flour for some gluten-free recipes! Hahaha, don’t be afraid! Take the plunge! Get that freezer done too. 🤗🤗
As a side dish you can toast them and make a pilaf with onions, mushrooms or veggies of your choice. If you google kasha you will see quantities. Just leave out the egg for vegan option. I always make it with onions and mushrooms but was thinking frozen peas would be a good addition. Also good with cooked bowtie noodles added at the end.
If you soak buckwheat groats overnight, rinse and drain then blend with water to make a pancake batter. These make great pancakes or wraps, they stay together very well.
Lol. Around here I am known as “iron stomach“, king of expired products. Or rather, king of eating expired products… I never have pantry items sitting on the counter in hopes of using them. I don’t have enough counter space because it’s all taken up with kitchen gadgets. I really need someone to help me redesign/organize my counter space so I can get rid of the coffee maker and make space for a stand mixer. This is also to say I don’t have any cupboard space to put the gadgets I’m not currently using.
Hahaha. A good talent to have! Oh yes that’s my struggle too… finding places for all the appliances off the counter! Someone here suggested a spare bookshelf, but then you’d need space for that as well. 😆🙈
Maybe you could get a rack on wheel like those serving trolleys? That’s what i use to put away appliances i don’t use every day. 🤚🏻high five to you as i too often eat expired food. In fact i often buy nearly expired food like cereal & plant based milk and use it in my baking. Beans & dried fruits too. My logic is they’re dry, how can they go bad?😂😂😂😂
@@stevefield6972 i usually just tuck it under my sink (it’s just an empty space) or when too lazy to tuck it, i’ll just leave it up against the wall next to my ironing board. I don’t know how cramp your kitchen/dining area is but that’s how i kept mine.
@@ima7333 No empty space here EXCEPT possibly the back corners of the under cabinets. In the video here we see corner turntable. I need something like that, or that pulls out from that back corner. THAT might work. lol.
Oooh yummy! Do you like (vegan) Caesar salads? I usually use them in Caesar dressing! minimalistbaker.com/5-minute-vegan-caesar-dressing/#wprm-recipe-container-35389
Please please please understand the difference between expiration dates vs best use by dates. They are not the same. Just because the time has past for the best use by date it is still fine to eat. It may not have optimal flavor or nutritional value but that is not a reason to waste food. Expired foods may not be safe to consume. These should be disposed of.
@@LetsEatPlants Interesting. I've never come across that issue before. I guess I would then tend to err on the side of caution and dispose of it. But I have been known to go ahead and use it if it's within a year of the date and there are no obvious signs of spoilage, ie, swollen cans, off odors or tastes.
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Great organization list!🧡 I love saving jars for storage! (my husband thinks they're unnecessary, like throw pillows🙄)
Thank you! Hahahaha omg my husband is the same (for both). 🤣🤣 I just remind him that they hold all the delicious food he eats. 🤨😝
I have been putting off reorganizing my pantry for months --I am a great procrastinator-- but you really made the process seem much less daunting than I was envisioning, thanks!
Hahahha from one procrastinator to another, I totally get that!! 😆😆 It really wasn’t too bad … I like the take everything out method because then I’m forced to go through it! 😅
So timely, I am actually in the middle of doing this reorganization in my own kitchen as well! I cook from scratch a lot but have a very small kitchen and it wasn't functioning well. Some new containers and proper labelling of things is helping. Also I have done some cupboard switcheroo's that have helped tremendously, just using the space I have more efficiently. Thji is something we need to all do at least once a year.our life.
Sometimes some weird little ingredient gets stuck in the back of the cupboard cause you tried it once and realized it is not going to be part of your life. This can be a learning lesson and help refine our choices going forward.
Oh nice! A reorganization sounds great. Agree, sometimes very much needed. 😀😀 You’ve shared some great tips here as well, thank you!
I like the way you explain
Thank you! 😊😊
I hate to cook, so I don't keep a lot of one-offs on hand. Nor do I have a lot of spices. Right now, our counters are full of fresh yellow tomatoes & peppers from our garden. Later, I'm going to be prepping them for the freezer to use them this winter for soups, chili & fajitas. 😊
Oooh sounds like a yummy harvest! Freezer prep sounds perfect. 🤗
Need to use up a random ingredient from your pantry? Leave it in a comment below! 🤩🤩
teff flour 🙃
@@stefshady85 Ooooh good one! Have you tried making injera yet?
@@LetsEatPlants ethiopian bread 🤔...no, not yet - thanx for the tip 👍 I didn't even know what it was up until now😅
@@stefshady85 It has been on my list to try making as well… and teff flour has been in my Amazon cart for months bc of it. 😂😂 I’ve eaten it a few times and it’s delicious! I also remember seeing this recipe: www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-breakfast/gluten-free-banana-teff-bread/ but FOK recipes are hit or miss for me so not sure if this one’s any good!
Curry leaves. TWO bags!!
Oh my!! Hahaha. Well the good news is I think those will last a long time in the pantry… spices usually don’t go bad they just lose flavor. Do you have any curry recipes in your recipe rotation yet!? Might be time to try a few! 😃
Amarante!
Did you mean amaranth? 😃 If so, you can try one of these methods! ruclips.net/video/Rv_ai3XJKh4/видео.html
I have the smallest pantry in history. It drives me mad. Thanks for helping me put some sanity into my life…. You always have good ideas…
Aww you’re so welcome! Oh yes, I’ve had small pantries before as well.. it’s a challenge! I try and stick to smaller quantities when I shop and focus on things I know I’ll be using up quickly. 🤗🤗
I have spelt flour and buckwheat flour. Have not touched it bc I forgot the reason I did get them lol
You might've intended to make spelt buckwheat pancakes. That's a super popular recipe
@@PeiPeisMom maybe but I do t even have a recipe for it. I will look it up and try it. Will comment when I do
I agree, spelt or buckwheat would make great pancakes! I’ve done buckwheat crepes before and they came out great. These flours can also be used as alternatives to all purpose flour in some recipes! Let us know if you try some pancakes Terry. 😃
Buckwheat pancakes are my favorite kind! Especially with blueberry syrup
Another awesome video Maddie and a title that's very effective getting people to view your video. Always enjoy your video's and love 🥰LetsEatPlants. I have been busy filming my video for Sunday evening. Love 💞Maddie & ❤Q.
Aww thanks David! Love to you as well… how exciting a new video! 🤩🤩
Great video Maddie! Fridge cleanout is on my to-do list today! Thank you for the motivation!! 😊
Woohoo!! Hope it went well Nancy! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Thanks for the tricks ! I was using a lot of those already but it's a good thing to have reminders. A N D ... I found Baby Corn cans in my pantry following your video and now, I am enjoying those with my Dog (we both love those Sooooooooo much). Keep up the good work Maddie !!
Awww so cute you and the dog sharing baby corn! 😃😃 Love it!!
Buckwheat galette…..flour salt and water ;
Ooooh great one for using up buckwheat! 😃👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Yes! I cleared all appliances off my counter top and i love it!!
I really want to do that too!! I just need a walk-in pantry first. 😂😂 I bet it feels great to have cleared counters. 🤗
@@LetsEatPlants it really does and I'm better at putting away things before the counters are too cluttered because I love how nice it looks and feels. I don't have a walk in pantry. Just have a dresser and a bookshelf I keep things on and a little shelf. You can get creative if you really think of the possibilities
@@DelusionDispeller Good point! I don’t think my current shelf is sturdy enough but I wonder if I could add another shelf somewhere. 😅😅
@@LetsEatPlants you got this. The skys the limit. My 523 sq ft house was flooded twice...once 2 ft up the wall. Husband and I are simple ppl and just made sure there was no mold in the walls and continued living there. We have become very creative and resourceful as a result of it. Let me know if I can help in any way.
@@DelusionDispeller Oh wow! 😣😣 That's great you were able to keep living there and have made it work out! And thank you! I may take you up on that. 😊😊
Nice tips for organising here, now am thinking about what I've got in my cupboards that needs using up. I really like your suggestion that we ask how to use up things we're not sure about. Is there a way to keep that idea going in here? Great to have your channel's community being helpful to each other like this, nice one.
Aww thanks! Yes, I love working together. I hope people will keep adding to other comments as it's been going so far. 😊😊 So great to have everyone working together!
I have the exact same Amla powder as you!
Thanks for the inspiration, I am headed to clean out my pantry now (I do mine every few weeks so it's not too terrible)!! ❤
Heyyy! Amla powder twinsies! 😝😝 Oh wow, every few weeks is awesome! Good for you for staying so on top of it. 🤗
I haven’t commented in a while but love your videos as usual ☺️🌱
Aww thanks!! So good to hear from you. 😃😃 Hope you’re doing well!
When you’ve gone through the shortages of the last few years plus live out in the sticks, keeping an over-full pantry is a dangerous habit! 😂 What’s helped is getting ready to sell the house and emptying out as much as possible. For the last few months I’ve had to meal plan like a demon, only buying fresh produce and the very few things needed to complete a meal. We’re almost to the point of having those weird combo plates with what’s left! I’m not fully vegan yet, apologies, but had to share last night’s all-brown junky freezer dinner: the last tater tots, onion rings, fried shrimp and two chicken strips. Luckily we had lots of oats and produce the rest of the day! 😬
😂😂😂 I have been there with the crazy combo dinners… but that’s awesome that you’re making it work!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I imagine selling a house will definitely speed up the clearing out process. Well done!!
Great video with a lot of useful tips !!
I have a can of jackfruit . Never ever had it and was curious ... But now it keeps lingering in my pantry as I am too afraid I won't like the taste 🙈
Ooooh many great recipes for jackfruit! You could turning it into “meat” and use it for tacos, enchiladas, BBQ sliders, pizza/baked potato topping, or in a curry. Check out these ideas here: www.staceyhomemaker.com/jackfruit-recipes/ 😃😃 It’s pretty flavorless other than there’s kind of a brine-y flavor.. but once you add seasonings you just taste those! 😊
You’d better check if that jackfruit is ripe or unripe. If it’s unripe, simply drain & rinse then shred it like chicken. Don’t toss the seeds if u find them in there. Peel the seed’s tough skin and eat it. It’s tasty. After u shred your unripe jackfruit, simply mix your fave BBQ sauce and eat like pulled pork/chicken. If it is ripe, you can dice it and enjoy it w/ chopped avocado in coconut milk on ice. It’s 1 of Indonesian dessert.
Shred it, add salsa or teriyaki sauce to it (my favorite is the pepita salsa from Trader Joe’s) sautée some bell peppers and onions then add them to the jackfruit sauce mixture and serve on rice or in tacos
Thank you all for the tips. I will look up some of your suggestions and pick one for this next week ❤
Coconut flour....I have loads and don't know what to do with it.
Ahhh that was me 2 years ago.. I finally got rid of it. 😂😂🙈🙈 Coconut flour is a tricky one because it soaks up sooo much liquid. I do remember it pairs well with another flour (I think almond?) for balance. I think I made some tortillas with mine?? I hope someone here can offer some better suggestions! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Oops added my comment to the wrong place...sorry...anyway ..sigh.. if you insist I am starting my pantry clean up! LOL!! I think you are psychic sometimes! As usual...an inspiring video!!
Hahahaha no worries! 😂😂 YAYYY! Let us know how it goes Kathleen!
Amaranth. I made a breakfast thing with them but I was the only one that was able to wolf them down.
Have you tried popping it like mini popcorn? It puffs up nicely and you can use it like you would puffed rice cereal. 🤩🤩 ruclips.net/video/Rv_ai3XJKh4/видео.html
@@LetsEatPlants we love popcorn and cereal don’t eat cereal much since it’s super processed. Totally gonna try this. Thank you!!!
I had the same thing with amaranth, it wasn’t my favourite flavour at all. To use it up I added just a spoonful to soups or stews or when cooking rice. I didn't taste it but didn't waste it.
@@kiwifeijoa Great idea! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
I've been trying to use up pantry items too.. Most of them are from early covid days that are nearing expiry or already past... It's definitely been a challenge.. 😩
Right!? I'm trying not to be too strict with expiry dates but I definitely have some stuff from Covid time too. Yikes! Anything in particular you need help with or recipes for? 😃😃
@@LetsEatPlants Coconut flour and shredded dried coconut. The cookie recipes I've tried so far using coconut flour ended up dry and crumbly.
@@yonniehan Coconut is flour is a tricky one!! I had the same problem (bought it and couldn’t remember why and then never found good recipes for it. 😂🙈) but finally got rid of it a couple years ago. I think I made tortillas with it? It soaks up a lot of excess liquid so maybe that’s why the cookies were crumbly? Not my favorite flour to work with.. but hopefully someone will reply here with some better ideas! 🤩🙏🏻🙏🏻
@@yonniehan Shredded coconut would be nice on oatmeal or in granola! 😃
Any tips for getting the smell off lids of jars you repurpose? I find no matter what I do, I will think I have gotten the smell out and then, no the garlic/pickle smell is there.
Yes! I pour vinegar into the lid and let it sit. Then pop it into the dishwasher. Gets rid of the color stain and smell!
Lucuma powder! What was I going to do with that?!
😂😂 Maybe for smoothies!? It’s a great health food! I think you can add it to yogurt too… or in oatmeal! Definitely try and use it up since it’s so healthy. 😃
@@LetsEatPlants thank you! Smoothies it is!
Def for smoothies. It's really tasty.
Cocoa butter
The edible stuff or one for skin!??
@@LetsEatPlants The edible stuff sorry :) I bought it for a recipe a long time ago and I can't find the recipe now. I also don't have a double boiler and can't find a good milk free chocolate recipe. I do have Cacao powder so if anyone knows of a good recipe that doesn't require a double boiler I'm all ears.
@@trinabenyi8791 Omg too funny.. I was asking because I bought the same thing!! I thought I was going to make chocolate or experiment with using it as a fat source instead of oil. 😆😆🙈 So actually for chocolate, you don't need an official double boiler! You can just use a sauce pan with water and over that place a glass bowl (just google how to do it with a saucepan) and that gives the same effect! I occasionally melt chocolate that way. 😊 Here's a recipe that also says you can just use a regular saucepan, no need to do a makeshift double boiler: www.asaucykitchen.com/homemade-chocolate-with-cocoa-butter/
@@LetsEatPlants Thank you!!
Cornmeal! I don’t know what to do with it….
How about cornbread, or breading for tofu bites?
Depending on how finely it’s ground you could make corn tortillas. InternetShaquille has a great video recipe!
Great answers from Mimishimaineko! I would say cornbread too… but cornmeal was actually one of the things I found in my cupboard as well… so clearly I did the same as you on this ingredient. 🤣🤣 I tried some cornmeal waffles that were ok, but I’m going to look for some other recipes as well. 😄
Polenta, I use soy milk or all water in recipes that call for dairy. Sometimes add nutritional yeast at the end of cooking. Great served with roasted veggies.
Cornmeal is good for making gravy or as a thickener in soups and stews.
Anyone have ideas for using rice flour?
Oooh good one! I usually use it when I bake bread ... I use it to dust the bread basket liner as it's proofing. 😂😂 Probably not very helpful, I know! Have you tried rice flour pancakes or bread? This one looks pretty easy! www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/rice-flour-pancakes/
Want an asian dessert recipe? Out here we mix it w/ coconut milk until thick then use it to wrap around banana. After that you can wrap the whole thing w/ parchment or banana leaf & steam the whole things over high heat for 10min. Another idea is use it to thicken your gravy. That’s what Mary McDougall use it for.
I bought a bag of potato starch, it looks like icing sugar.I. was positive I needed it for something but now I don't remember. My freezer needs to be inventoried, I am kind of afraid.
Hi, I find that potato starch is a good swap for cornstarch in a lot of recipes. IE I make a vegan "pudding" and I can use either potato or corn starch for it. Best to ya!
Great idea from Functionoflightone! It is a good thickener … I’ve heard also used in place of flour for some gluten-free recipes! Hahaha, don’t be afraid! Take the plunge! Get that freezer done too. 🤗🤗
Buckwheat groats. Have no idea...
As a side dish you can toast them and make a pilaf with onions, mushrooms or veggies of your choice. If you google kasha you will see quantities. Just leave out the egg for vegan option. I always make it with onions and mushrooms but was thinking frozen peas would be a good addition. Also good with cooked bowtie noodles added at the end.
Lol. Me too
I looove overnight buckwheat groats! One of my favorite breakfasts actually! 😃😃 ruclips.net/video/pnbYdQ9ZKBw/видео.html
I use them raw sprinkled on oatmeal or smoothie bowls. They add a nice crunch 😊
If you soak buckwheat groats overnight, rinse and drain then blend with water to make a pancake batter. These make great pancakes or wraps, they stay together very well.
Lol. Around here I am known as “iron stomach“, king of expired products. Or rather, king of eating expired products… I never have pantry items sitting on the counter in hopes of using them. I don’t have enough counter space because it’s all taken up with kitchen gadgets. I really need someone to help me redesign/organize my counter space so I can get rid of the coffee maker and make space for a stand mixer. This is also to say I don’t have any cupboard space to put the gadgets I’m not currently using.
Hahaha. A good talent to have! Oh yes that’s my struggle too… finding places for all the appliances off the counter! Someone here suggested a spare bookshelf, but then you’d need space for that as well. 😆🙈
Maybe you could get a rack on wheel like those serving trolleys? That’s what i use to put away appliances i don’t use every day. 🤚🏻high five to you as i too often eat expired food. In fact i often buy nearly expired food like cereal & plant based milk and use it in my baking. Beans & dried fruits too. My logic is they’re dry, how can they go bad?😂😂😂😂
@@ima7333 I do like the Metro Steel racks and I've seen something like you mention. But room for THAT would be a bit of an issue. 🤪🤪
@@stevefield6972 i usually just tuck it under my sink (it’s just an empty space) or when too lazy to tuck it, i’ll just leave it up against the wall next to my ironing board. I don’t know how cramp your kitchen/dining area is but that’s how i kept mine.
@@ima7333 No empty space here EXCEPT possibly the back corners of the under cabinets. In the video here we see corner turntable. I need something like that, or that pulls out from that back corner. THAT might work. lol.
Rye grains 😅🙈
Ooooh they’re great in grain salads or as the grain in Buddha bowls … or in Dr. Greger’s BROL! (Barley, rye, oat & lentil combo) 😋😋
Capers
Oooh yummy! Do you like (vegan) Caesar salads? I usually use them in Caesar dressing! minimalistbaker.com/5-minute-vegan-caesar-dressing/#wprm-recipe-container-35389
@@LetsEatPlants yes, but I'm looking for something like the chicken piccata I used to eat. Any ideas?
Capers are a traditional bagel topping. Or maybe you can swap a vegan "meat" into a chicken piccata recipe?
@@BettyHorn I haven’t tried this one but it looks great 🤩 frommybowl.com/vegan-chicken-piccata/#wprm-recipe-container-13444
Please please please understand the difference between expiration dates vs best use by dates. They are not the same. Just because the time has past for the best use by date it is still fine to eat. It may not have optimal flavor or nutritional value but that is not a reason to waste food. Expired foods may not be safe to consume. These should be disposed of.
Great point! Is there any way to tell the difference? Sometimes all I see is a date with no indication if it's "best by" or expiry! 😳😳
@@LetsEatPlants Interesting. I've never come across that issue before. I guess I would then tend to err on the side of caution and dispose of it. But I have been known to go ahead and use it if it's within a year of the date and there are no obvious signs of spoilage, ie, swollen cans, off odors or tastes.
@@bethperkins8228 Oh good… That’s usually what I do as well! 😅😅