Cooking with Food Scraps

From veggie peels to herb stems, there’s so much potential in what we usually toss. Our Cooking with Food Scraps guide shows you how to turn kitchen extras into flavorful broths, zesty sauces, crispy snacks, and even fresh, vibrant salads.

It’s a delicious (and eco-friendly) way to cut down on food waste and boost the flavor and nutrition in your meals. Small changes, big impact — for your plate and the planet.

WebRD handout, Cooking with Food Scraps, page 1: what food scraps are (vegetable peels, fruit peels, stems, cores, seed pulp, bones) and their benefits for nutrition, less waste, savings and flavor
WebRD handout, Cooking with Food Scraps, page 2: how to use scraps in stocks, citrus zest, smoothies, crispy potato-peel snacks, herb stems and compost
WebRD recipe handout: broccoli stem and carrot slaw with red and green cabbage, scallions, apple cider vinegar dressing and pumpkin seeds
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