How to Use Leftover Food in a Jar: 8 Ideas
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Here are our favorite ways to make the most of nearly empty jars of mustard, peanut butter, and more.
Don't throw it away!
When your favorite dressing is just a little bit left—at the very bottom of the jar—don't rush to throw it away. Here are 8 ideas for making the most of a nearly empty container.
Almost out of mustard?
Add diced shallots, vinegar, and plenty of olive oil, then shake well. Voila—vinaigrette.
An empty peanut butter jar?
Make this overnight oats in this jar the night before (oats, yogurt, dried fruit, chocolate if desired) and enjoy a peanut-flavored breakfast.
Running low on chocolate hazelnut spread?
Pour milk into a jar and shake well to make chocolate milk, or use the mixture as a base for an ice cream dessert.
Running low on yogurt?
Add chopped garlic and herbs, dilute with water, and create a ranch-style dipping sauce for vegetables.
Do you have any orange marmalade left?
Add Thai flavors (chili, basil, and fish sauce) and toss well—it makes a wonderful marinade for grilled vegetables or chicken.
Almost out of mayonnaise?
Add crumbled blue cheese, lemon juice and chopped parsley to make a dressing.
Want to stretch out some leftover ketchup?
Most homemade barbecue sauce recipes call for almost a full bottle of ketchup. To get the right amount, pour the liquid ingredients (such as vinegar) into the empty bottle, shake, and pour into a saucepan.
The pickles are gone. What now?
Place new fresh vegetables (after you've finished eating the cucumbers) into the jar with the brine to marinate them.
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