Waste Less, Eat Better, Save Money

We asked the experts to weigh in on practical ways to transform leftovers into delicious new dishes.

Sixty-three percent of the food Canadian households waste is considered “avoidable,” according to Love Food Hate Waste Canada. This means it was edible at some point prior to being thrown away or composted.

SAVE THE SCRAPS

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PLAN AHEAD

Planning meals is one of the most effective ways you can reduce food waste and save on your food bills.

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ZERO-WASTE STIR-FRIED RICE

The best fried rice comes from cast-offs, extras and the stems, leaves and tops of your veggies. Don’t worry too much about the nitty-gritty details of this recipe, you can create your own spin with what you have.

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NO WASTE PESTO

Turn veggie scraps into a versatile sauce.

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HEALTHIER PASTA OR PIZZA SAUCE

Simple and easy leftover sauce. Click to Read the Full Recipe


VEGGIES FOR DAYS…

How to prepare and use vegetables for days! Click to Read the Full Story


BUBBLE AND SQUEAK

Simple way to use up those leftover potatoes (or any cooked vegetable!)

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WHAT DO I DO WITH…

Here are 3 tried-and-true ideas from Allyson McGrane our Head of Special Projects, an amazing thrifter and all-around food ninja.

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Posted on Friday, April 4th, 2025

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