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Mei making dumplings

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We're Mei & Irene.

We're here to make your life more delicious and creative and help you stop throwing out food. Thanks for joining us on our mission to reduce food waste!

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Thanksgiving (or anytime) Congee aka Jook, Xi Fan, Rice Porridge, and more
Nov 13

Nov 13 Thanksgiving (or anytime) Congee aka Jook, Xi Fan, Rice Porridge, and more

Mei
Meat and Seafood, Hero Recipes, Breads and Grains

Thanksgiving congee - or make it anytime, even with leftover rice! Also known as jook, xi fan, rice porridge, and so many more names.

Chinese Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes
Sep 29

Sep 29 Chinese Scrambled Eggs with Tomatoes

Mei
Eggs, Quick Recipes, Veggies That Are Fruits

A delicious way to use up all your tomatoes

Low & Slow Scallion Oil
Jun 8

Jun 8 Low & Slow Scallion Oil

Mei
Allium, Fresh Herbs, Quick Recipes

Low and Slow Scallion Oil, the perfect way to use up those scallions you exiled to the back of your crisper drawer 3 week ago….

All-The-Veggies Bolognese
Feb 10

Feb 10 All-The-Veggies Bolognese

Mei
Allium, Hero Recipes, Meat and Seafood, Random Stuff, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits
Cooking with Zero Waste with the City of Boston: The Recipes!
Feb 7

Feb 7 Cooking with Zero Waste with the City of Boston: The Recipes!

Mei
Allium, Breads and Grains, Dairy, Eggs, Fresh Herbs, Heartier Greens, Hero Recipes, Legumes, Meat and Seafood, Other Veggies, Quick Recipes, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits
Garlicky Marinated Zucchini (or Other Vegetable of your choice!)
Feb 3

Feb 3 Garlicky Marinated Zucchini (or Other Vegetable of your choice!)

Mei
Dairy, Fresh Herbs, Heartier Greens, Legumes, Other Veggies, Quick Recipes, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits
Root Vegetable and Citrus Soup
Feb 1

Feb 1 Root Vegetable and Citrus Soup

Mei
Allium, Fresh Herbs, Root Vegetables, Breads and Grains
Roasted Squash (or Any Veg!) with Honey Whipped Feta and Chili Crisp
Jan 17

Jan 17 Roasted Squash (or Any Veg!) with Honey Whipped Feta and Chili Crisp

Mei
Allium, Dairy, Fresh Herbs, Heartier Greens, Hero Recipes, Legumes, Other Veggies, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits
Roasted Eggplant Dip with Lots of Herbs
Mar 11

Mar 11 Roasted Eggplant Dip with Lots of Herbs

Mei
Veggies That Are Fruits, Breads and Grains, Dairy, Fresh Herbs

When eggplant (or just about any other vegetable, to be honest) has been hanging around your kitchen for a while, just Get It Cooked and toss with olive oil, acid, sweetener, and lots of fresh herbs. Add in cheese and toast and you’ve got a fabulous meal!

Tips for Creating a Zero Waste Kitchen [VIDEO]
Sep 30

Sep 30 Tips for Creating a Zero Waste Kitchen [VIDEO]

Mei
Storage Tips, Preservation Techniques, Random Stuff
Cilantro Stem Thai Dipping Sauce
Sep 28

Sep 28 Cilantro Stem Thai Dipping Sauce

Mei
Allium, Fresh Herbs, Lighter Leaves, Meat and Seafood, Quick Recipes

A spicy - sweet - sour Thai dipping sauce made from cilantro stems!

Chocolate and Squishy Berry Bread Pudding
Sep 3

Sep 3 Chocolate and Squishy Berry Bread Pudding

Mei
Breads and Grains, Dairy, Eggs, Fruit, Hero Recipes

A perfect use-it-up dessert with stale or leftover bread, plus a delicious bar of sustainably produced chocolate and a bowl of squishy blueberries.

Creamed Hearty Greens
Jul 20

Jul 20 Creamed Hearty Greens

Mei
Allium, Dairy, Heartier Greens, Lighter Leaves

Creamed Hearty Greens, perfect for using up bunches of kale, collards, chard, spinach, and more.

All-The-Herbs Ranch Dressing
Jul 16

Jul 16 All-The-Herbs Ranch Dressing

Mei
Allium, Dairy, Fresh Herbs, Heartier Greens, Hero Recipes, Lighter Leaves, Quick Recipes

Ranch Dressing with Fresh Herbs, perfect for using up parsley, cilantro, dill, basil, mint, or whatever tender herbs you have hanging around. Drizzle it on anything, dip everything, it’s that good.

Tabbouleh-Inspired Herb Salad
Apr 28

Apr 28 Tabbouleh-Inspired Herb Salad

Mei
Allium, Fresh Herbs, Fruit, Heartier Greens, Hero Recipes, Legumes, Lighter Leaves, Other Veggies, Random Stuff, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits

A tabbouleh-ish herb salad Hero Recipe, perfect for using up all the fresh herbs, summery vegetables and random stuff in your fridge.

All-The-Leftovers Pot Pie
Apr 26

Apr 26 All-The-Leftovers Pot Pie

Mei
Allium, Heartier Greens, Hero Recipes, Legumes, Meat and Seafood, Other Veggies, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits

A family favorite Hero Recipe, perfect for using up a rotisserie chicken and all sorts of vegetables, from roots to stalks to stems to leftovers.

Fridge-Cleanout Okonomiyaki
Apr 20

Apr 20 Fridge-Cleanout Okonomiyaki

Mei
Allium, Eggs, Fresh Herbs, Heartier Greens, Hero Recipes, Legumes, Meat and Seafood, Other Veggies, Quick Recipes, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits

Okonomiyaki - a delicious cabbage pancake that can also take lots of different vegetables and leftovers. Cook it as you like it!

Miso-Honey Roasted Tofu and Vegetables
Apr 17

Apr 17 Miso-Honey Roasted Tofu and Vegetables

Mei
Allium, Heartier Greens, Hero Recipes, Legumes, Other Veggies, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits

An easy sheet pan recipe to use up all sorts of random vegetables, complete with golden brown bites of tofu.

VIDEO: Baked Eggs or Shakshuka in Red and Green
Apr 8

Apr 8 VIDEO: Baked Eggs or Shakshuka in Red and Green

Mei
Allium, Eggs, Fresh Herbs, Heartier Greens, Hero Recipes, Legumes, Meat and Seafood, Quick Recipes, Root Vegetables, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits

a video on shakshuka featuring ridiculous outfits and delicious egg dishes that use up all your random ingredients.

VIDEO: It's Pickle Time!
Apr 4

Apr 4 VIDEO: It's Pickle Time!

Mei
Allium, Fresh Herbs, Hero Recipes, Other Veggies, Preservation Techniques, Quick Recipes, Stems+Stalks+Buds+Flowers, Veggies That Are Fruits

Quick pickles with all your extra vegetables

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