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20 clever kitchen tricks for home cooks 

1. Eat the Peels 

– Many fruits and vegetables are more nutritious with their peels left on.

2. Save Pickle or Olive Brine

– Use leftover brine in dressings and marinades for an extra flavor kick.

3. Reserve Pasta Water

– Use pasta water to thicken sauces and enhance their flavor.

4. Regrow Veggies from Scrap

– Grow new vegetables from scraps like onion and celery ends in water.

5. Save Leftover Pulp

– Incorporate pulp into smoothies, muffins, pancakes, and soups for added nutrition.

6. Save Rice Rinse Water

– Use rice rinse water as a soup or stew base, as it's nutrient-rich.

7. Freeze Veggie Scrap

– Store veggie scraps in the freezer to use in stocks, soups, or stews later.

8. Freeze Cheese Rind

– Store Parmesan or hard cheese rinds in the freezer to add flavor to dishes.