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Potatoes are often considered a starchy food, but they also contain lots of fiber, potassium, vitamin C, B6, folate, and iron.
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They are also low in calories, fat, and sodium. Why are potatoes so filling? Potato chips are a favorite snack, but did you know that they are…
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Stuffed peppers are delicious, but they can also cause some serious problems.
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If you’ve ever had them before, you probably remember how bitter they taste. Why is that? And why does it happen? Stuffed peppers are basically a mixture of…
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You probably already know that potatoes and yams are both tubers, but did you know they also come from two completely different plant families?
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Yams belong to the Araceae family, whereas potatoes are part of the Solanaceae family. The potato originated in South America, while the yam came from Africa. They…
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Ricotta cheese has become a staple in Italian cuisine.
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It’s creamy texture makes it perfect for pasta dishes or even desserts. If you don’t want to waste it, however, you might be wondering what else…
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You’ve got some leftover ravioli filling from dinner last night.
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What should you do with it? Ravioli is a stuffed pasta dish that originated in Italy. The name comes from the Italian word for leaf raddicolare, because…
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Scallops are delicious, but they can also be expensive.
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If you don’t want to throw them away, here are some ways to cook them up. Scallops are flat, triangular sea snails that live in shallow…
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You’ve got leftover potato wedges from dinner last night.
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What should you do with them? Potato chips are a classic snack food. They come in a variety of flavors, shapes, and sizes. But they also contain a…
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Potato skins are those little potato pieces left over after cooking potatoes.
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They are usually thrown away or eaten by animals. But they can also be turned into some great snacks. Potatoes are one of the most common foods…
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Sugar syrup is a great way to sweeten tea or coffee without adding extra calories.
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But sometimes you might want to save some sugar syrup for later. What should you do with leftover sugar syrup? Sugary drinks are often loaded with empty…
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You probably don’t want to throw away leftover tomato juice, but what should you do with it?
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There are several ways to use it, from baking with it to adding it to soups or stews. Tomato juice is a great source of vitamin…
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You’ve got some leftover seafood from last night’s dinner party.
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What should you do with it? If you’re anything like me, you probably don’t eat enough fish or seafood. I’m sure you’ve had those nights where you’re…
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You’ve got leftover sweet potato casserole from Thanksgiving dinner.
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What should you do with it? Sweet potatoes are loaded with antioxidants, fiber, potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, selenium,…
