Use It Up: Cooking Skills to Waste Less Food | Ramsey County

Most food waste happens at home, but it doesn’t have to. Learn simple cooking skills to use what you have, save money and waste less.
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Use It Up: Kitchen Skills to Waste Less Food

Cooking skills are one of the most effective ways to reduce food waste at home. When you know how to plan meals, use what you already have, and transform leftovers into new dishes, you can significantly cut down on the amount of food that goes to waste.

In this free class, Chef Blong Vang will demonstrate practical techniques that help you get the most out of your groceries—from using ingredients root to tip, to adaptable recipes designed to work with what you already have in your fridge. Throughout the session, you’ll also pick up simple, real-world tips for reducing waste in everyday cooking and meal planning.

You’ll leave with practical skills you can apply right away to save money, stretch your ingredients further,and waste less food at home.