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Most Don’t Know These Are Reusable — Kitchen Items That Can Keep on Giving (and a Bonus Recipe!)
In today’s world of convenience and single-use everything, it’s easy to overlook the hidden gems in your kitchen that are not only reusable but can also enhance your cooking experience. You might be tossing items that still have more to give — saving them could cut down on waste and even improve your recipes. Here are some surprisingly reusable kitchen staples and a clever recipe to make the most of them.
1. Vanilla Pods
Most people throw out vanilla beans after scraping out the seeds, but did you know you can reuse them? Rinse and dry the pods, then:
- Steep them in milk or cream for a subtle flavor infusion.
- Add them to a jar of sugar for DIY vanilla sugar.
- Use them to infuse vodka for homemade vanilla extract.
2. Citrus Peels
After squeezing your lemons, limes, or oranges, don’t toss the rinds! You can:
- Zest and freeze them for future use.
- Dry them to add to tea blends or potpourri.
- Candy them for sweet treats.
3. Coffee Grounds
Your morning brew’s leftovers can:
- Be used to exfoliate skin.
- Deodorize your fridge.
- Enrich compost or garden soil.
4. Pickle Juice
Once the pickles are gone, the brine remains — and it’s full of flavor. Reuse it by:
- Adding sliced cucumbers or onions to make quick pickles.
- Using it as a marinade for chicken or pork.
- Mixing into salad dressings or Bloody Marys.
5. Parchment Paper
Unless heavily soiled or greasy, parchment paper can be wiped clean and reused a few times, especially for dry bakes like cookies or roasting nuts.
6. Bones & Veggie Scraps
These are gold for homemade broths. Save onion peels, celery tops, herb stems, chicken bones, or shrimp shells in a freezer bag until you have enough to simmer a flavorful stock.
