Let me Help you TRANSFORM your Pantry Chaos with EASE!

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If it's time for a pantry clear out (or fridge... or freezer!), let's do it together! Today I'm sharing 10 tips for clearing your pantry, fridge or freezer to make the process as easy and simple as possible. 🤗
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@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

🎉 The Let's Eat Plants Meal Prep Course is opening August 30th! If you're not yet on the waitlist, make sure you join here: bit.ly/LEPmealprepcourse

@mimishimaineko1173 10 месяцев назад

Great organization list!🧡 I love saving jars for storage! (my husband thinks they're unnecessary, like throw pillows🙄)

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! Hahahaha omg my husband is the same (for both). 🤣🤣 I just remind him that they hold all the delicious food he eats. 🤨😝

@nancyneyedly4587 10 месяцев назад

So timely, I am actually in the middle of doing this reorganization in my own kitchen as well! I cook from scratch a lot but have a very small kitchen and it wasn't functioning well. Some new containers and proper labelling of things is helping. Also I have done some cupboard switcheroo's that have helped tremendously, just using the space I have more efficiently. Thji is something we need to all do at least once a year.our life. Sometimes some weird little ingredient gets stuck in the back of the cupboard cause you tried it once and realized it is not going to be part of your life. This can be a learning lesson and help refine our choices going forward.

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Oh nice! A reorganization sounds great. Agree, sometimes very much needed. 😀😀 You’ve shared some great tips here as well, thank you!

@andreawalker7138 10 месяцев назад

I have been putting off reorganizing my pantry for months --I am a great procrastinator-- but you really made the process seem much less daunting than I was envisioning, thanks!

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Hahahha from one procrastinator to another, I totally get that!! 😆😆 It really wasn’t too bad … I like the take everything out method because then I’m forced to go through it! 😅

@kakylong2 10 месяцев назад

I hate to cook, so I don't keep a lot of one-offs on hand. Nor do I have a lot of spices. Right now, our counters are full of fresh yellow tomatoes & peppers from our garden. Later, I'm going to be prepping them for the freezer to use them this winter for soups, chili & fajitas. 😊

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Oooh sounds like a yummy harvest! Freezer prep sounds perfect. 🤗

@davidthescottishvegan 10 месяцев назад

Another awesome video Maddie and a title that's very effective getting people to view your video. Always enjoy your video's and love 🥰LetsEatPlants. I have been busy filming my video for Sunday evening. Love 💞Maddie & ❤Q.

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Aww thanks David! Love to you as well… how exciting a new video! 🤩🤩

@hadi_alnabati 10 месяцев назад

I haven’t commented in a while but love your videos as usual ☺️🌱

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Aww thanks!! So good to hear from you. 😃😃 Hope you’re doing well!

@nancyfitzgerald2706 10 месяцев назад

Great video Maddie! Fridge cleanout is on my to-do list today! Thank you for the motivation!! 😊

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Woohoo!! Hope it went well Nancy! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

@keliklingshirn8577 10 месяцев назад

I have the exact same Amla powder as you! Thanks for the inspiration, I am headed to clean out my pantry now (I do mine every few weeks so it's not too terrible)!! ❤

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Heyyy! Amla powder twinsies! 😝😝 Oh wow, every few weeks is awesome! Good for you for staying so on top of it. 🤗

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Need to use up a random ingredient from your pantry? Leave it in a comment below! 🤩🤩

@stefshady85 8 месяцев назад

teff flour 🙃

@LetsEatPlants 8 месяцев назад

@@stefshady85 Ooooh good one! Have you tried making injera yet?

@stefshady85 8 месяцев назад

@@LetsEatPlants ethiopian bread 🤔...no, not yet - thanx for the tip 👍 I didn't even know what it was up until now😅

@LetsEatPlants 8 месяцев назад

@@stefshady85 It has been on my list to try making as well… and teff flour has been in my Amazon cart for months bc of it. 😂😂 I’ve eaten it a few times and it’s delicious! I also remember seeing this recipe: www.forksoverknives.com/recipes/vegan-breakfast/gluten-free-banana-teff-bread/ but FOK recipes are hit or miss for me so not sure if this one’s any good!

@astrochakrasynergysystem1480 10 месяцев назад

I have the smallest pantry in history. It drives me mad. Thanks for helping me put some sanity into my life…. You always have good ideas…

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Aww you’re so welcome! Oh yes, I’ve had small pantries before as well.. it’s a challenge! I try and stick to smaller quantities when I shop and focus on things I know I’ll be using up quickly. 🤗🤗

@SuperleclercY 10 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tricks ! I was using a lot of those already but it's a good thing to have reminders. A N D ... I found Baby Corn cans in my pantry following your video and now, I am enjoying those with my Dog (we both love those Sooooooooo much). Keep up the good work Maddie !!

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Awww so cute you and the dog sharing baby corn! 😃😃 Love it!!

@dapurmahen 10 месяцев назад

I like the way you explain

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Thank you! 😊😊

@kiwifeijoa 10 месяцев назад

Nice tips for organising here, now am thinking about what I've got in my cupboards that needs using up. I really like your suggestion that we ask how to use up things we're not sure about. Is there a way to keep that idea going in here? Great to have your channel's community being helpful to each other like this, nice one.

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Aww thanks! Yes, I love working together. I hope people will keep adding to other comments as it's been going so far. 😊😊 So great to have everyone working together!

@leapintothewild_original 10 месяцев назад

When you’ve gone through the shortages of the last few years plus live out in the sticks, keeping an over-full pantry is a dangerous habit! 😂 What’s helped is getting ready to sell the house and emptying out as much as possible. For the last few months I’ve had to meal plan like a demon, only buying fresh produce and the very few things needed to complete a meal. We’re almost to the point of having those weird combo plates with what’s left! I’m not fully vegan yet, apologies, but had to share last night’s all-brown junky freezer dinner: the last tater tots, onion rings, fried shrimp and two chicken strips. Luckily we had lots of oats and produce the rest of the day! 😬

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

😂😂😂 I have been there with the crazy combo dinners… but that’s awesome that you’re making it work!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I imagine selling a house will definitely speed up the clearing out process. Well done!!

@guilene6 10 месяцев назад

Amarante!

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Did you mean amaranth? 😃 If so, you can try one of these methods! ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Rv_ai3XJKh4.html

@terrygrenald8414 10 месяцев назад

I have spelt flour and buckwheat flour. Have not touched it bc I forgot the reason I did get them lol

@PeiPeisMom 10 месяцев назад

You might've intended to make spelt buckwheat pancakes. That's a super popular recipe

@terrygrenald8414 10 месяцев назад

@@PeiPeisMom maybe but I do t even have a recipe for it. I will look it up and try it. Will comment when I do

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

I agree, spelt or buckwheat would make great pancakes! I’ve done buckwheat crepes before and they came out great. These flours can also be used as alternatives to all purpose flour in some recipes! Let us know if you try some pancakes Terry. 😃

@ajpadley 10 месяцев назад

Buckwheat pancakes are my favorite kind! Especially with blueberry syrup

@sandyr7210 10 месяцев назад

Buckwheat galette…..flour salt and water ;

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Ooooh great one for using up buckwheat! 😃👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@lauraclockadale438 10 месяцев назад

Curry leaves. TWO bags!!

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Oh my!! Hahaha. Well the good news is I think those will last a long time in the pantry… spices usually don’t go bad they just lose flavor. Do you have any curry recipes in your recipe rotation yet!? Might be time to try a few! 😃

@shytowngrl 10 месяцев назад

Any tips for getting the smell off lids of jars you repurpose? I find no matter what I do, I will think I have gotten the smell out and then, no the garlic/pickle smell is there.

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Yes! I pour vinegar into the lid and let it sit. Then pop it into the dishwasher. Gets rid of the color stain and smell!

@DelusionDispeller 10 месяцев назад

Yes! I cleared all appliances off my counter top and i love it!!

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

I really want to do that too!! I just need a walk-in pantry first. 😂😂 I bet it feels great to have cleared counters. 🤗

@DelusionDispeller 10 месяцев назад

@@LetsEatPlants it really does and I'm better at putting away things before the counters are too cluttered because I love how nice it looks and feels. I don't have a walk in pantry. Just have a dresser and a bookshelf I keep things on and a little shelf. You can get creative if you really think of the possibilities

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

@@DelusionDispeller Good point! I don’t think my current shelf is sturdy enough but I wonder if I could add another shelf somewhere. 😅😅

@DelusionDispeller 10 месяцев назад

@@LetsEatPlants you got this. The skys the limit. My 523 sq ft house was flooded twice...once 2 ft up the wall. Husband and I are simple ppl and just made sure there was no mold in the walls and continued living there. We have become very creative and resourceful as a result of it. Let me know if I can help in any way.

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

@@DelusionDispeller Oh wow! 😣😣 That's great you were able to keep living there and have made it work out! And thank you! I may take you up on that. 😊😊

@jessicasinclair1547 10 месяцев назад

Coconut flour....I have loads and don't know what to do with it.

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Ahhh that was me 2 years ago.. I finally got rid of it. 😂😂🙈🙈 Coconut flour is a tricky one because it soaks up sooo much liquid. I do remember it pairs well with another flour (I think almond?) for balance. I think I made some tortillas with mine?? I hope someone here can offer some better suggestions! 🙏🏻🙏🏻

@madeleinegerritsen3240 10 месяцев назад

Great video with a lot of useful tips !! I have a can of jackfruit . Never ever had it and was curious ... But now it keeps lingering in my pantry as I am too afraid I won't like the taste 🙈

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Ooooh many great recipes for jackfruit! You could turning it into “meat” and use it for tacos, enchiladas, BBQ sliders, pizza/baked potato topping, or in a curry. Check out these ideas here: www.staceyhomemaker.com/jackfruit-recipes/ 😃😃 It’s pretty flavorless other than there’s kind of a brine-y flavor.. but once you add seasonings you just taste those! 😊

@ima7333 10 месяцев назад

You’d better check if that jackfruit is ripe or unripe. If it’s unripe, simply drain & rinse then shred it like chicken. Don’t toss the seeds if u find them in there. Peel the seed’s tough skin and eat it. It’s tasty. After u shred your unripe jackfruit, simply mix your fave BBQ sauce and eat like pulled pork/chicken. If it is ripe, you can dice it and enjoy it w/ chopped avocado in coconut milk on ice. It’s 1 of Indonesian dessert.

@jessicaa8336 10 месяцев назад

Shred it, add salsa or teriyaki sauce to it (my favorite is the pepita salsa from Trader Joe’s) sautée some bell peppers and onions then add them to the jackfruit sauce mixture and serve on rice or in tacos

@madeleinegerritsen3240 9 месяцев назад

Thank you all for the tips. I will look up some of your suggestions and pick one for this next week ❤

@yonniehan 10 месяцев назад

I've been trying to use up pantry items too.. Most of them are from early covid days that are nearing expiry or already past... It's definitely been a challenge.. 😩

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Right!? I'm trying not to be too strict with expiry dates but I definitely have some stuff from Covid time too. Yikes! Anything in particular you need help with or recipes for? 😃😃

@yonniehan 10 месяцев назад

@@LetsEatPlants Coconut flour and shredded dried coconut. The cookie recipes I've tried so far using coconut flour ended up dry and crumbly.

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

@@yonniehan Coconut is flour is a tricky one!! I had the same problem (bought it and couldn’t remember why and then never found good recipes for it. 😂🙈) but finally got rid of it a couple years ago. I think I made tortillas with it? It soaks up a lot of excess liquid so maybe that’s why the cookies were crumbly? Not my favorite flour to work with.. but hopefully someone will reply here with some better ideas! 🤩🙏🏻🙏🏻

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

@@yonniehan Shredded coconut would be nice on oatmeal or in granola! 😃

@kathleenbutler9967 10 месяцев назад

Oops added my comment to the wrong place...sorry...anyway ..sigh.. if you insist I am starting my pantry clean up! LOL!! I think you are psychic sometimes! As usual...an inspiring video!!

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Hahahaha no worries! 😂😂 YAYYY! Let us know how it goes Kathleen!

@ezbh810 10 месяцев назад

Amaranth. I made a breakfast thing with them but I was the only one that was able to wolf them down.

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Have you tried popping it like mini popcorn? It puffs up nicely and you can use it like you would puffed rice cereal. 🤩🤩 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Rv_ai3XJKh4.html

@ezbh810 10 месяцев назад

@@LetsEatPlants we love popcorn and cereal don’t eat cereal much since it’s super processed. Totally gonna try this. Thank you!!!

@kiwifeijoa 10 месяцев назад

I had the same thing with amaranth, it wasn’t my favourite flavour at all. To use it up I added just a spoonful to soups or stews or when cooking rice. I didn't taste it but didn't waste it.

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

@@kiwifeijoa Great idea! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

@ambers. 10 месяцев назад

Anyone have ideas for using rice flour?

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Oooh good one! I usually use it when I bake bread ... I use it to dust the bread basket liner as it's proofing. 😂😂 Probably not very helpful, I know! Have you tried rice flour pancakes or bread? This one looks pretty easy! www.cleaneatingkitchen.com/rice-flour-pancakes/

@ima7333 10 месяцев назад

Want an asian dessert recipe? Out here we mix it w/ coconut milk until thick then use it to wrap around banana. After that you can wrap the whole thing w/ parchment or banana leaf & steam the whole things over high heat for 10min. Another idea is use it to thicken your gravy. That’s what Mary McDougall use it for.

@ynnep72 10 месяцев назад

I bought a bag of potato starch, it looks like icing sugar.I. was positive I needed it for something but now I don't remember. My freezer needs to be inventoried, I am kind of afraid.

@functionoflightone 10 месяцев назад

Hi, I find that potato starch is a good swap for cornstarch in a lot of recipes. IE I make a vegan "pudding" and I can use either potato or corn starch for it. Best to ya!

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Great idea from Functionoflightone! It is a good thickener … I’ve heard also used in place of flour for some gluten-free recipes! Hahaha, don’t be afraid! Take the plunge! Get that freezer done too. 🤗🤗

@pamjones3377 10 месяцев назад

Lucuma powder! What was I going to do with that?!

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

😂😂 Maybe for smoothies!? It’s a great health food! I think you can add it to yogurt too… or in oatmeal! Definitely try and use it up since it’s so healthy. 😃

@pamjones3377 10 месяцев назад

@@LetsEatPlants thank you! Smoothies it is!

@functionoflightone 10 месяцев назад

Def for smoothies. It's really tasty.

@sandyr7210 10 месяцев назад

Cornmeal! I don’t know what to do with it….

@mimishimaineko1173 10 месяцев назад

How about cornbread, or breading for tofu bites?

@ajpadley 10 месяцев назад

Depending on how finely it’s ground you could make corn tortillas. InternetShaquille has a great video recipe!

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Great answers from Mimishimaineko! I would say cornbread too… but cornmeal was actually one of the things I found in my cupboard as well… so clearly I did the same as you on this ingredient. 🤣🤣 I tried some cornmeal waffles that were ok, but I’m going to look for some other recipes as well. 😄

@Cookie7294 10 месяцев назад

Polenta, I use soy milk or all water in recipes that call for dairy. Sometimes add nutritional yeast at the end of cooking. Great served with roasted veggies.

@kiwifeijoa 10 месяцев назад

Cornmeal is good for making gravy or as a thickener in soups and stews.

@trinabenyi8791 10 месяцев назад

Cocoa butter

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

The edible stuff or one for skin!??

@trinabenyi8791 10 месяцев назад

@@LetsEatPlants The edible stuff sorry :) I bought it for a recipe a long time ago and I can't find the recipe now. I also don't have a double boiler and can't find a good milk free chocolate recipe. I do have Cacao powder so if anyone knows of a good recipe that doesn't require a double boiler I'm all ears.

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

@@trinabenyi8791 Omg too funny.. I was asking because I bought the same thing!! I thought I was going to make chocolate or experiment with using it as a fat source instead of oil. 😆😆🙈 So actually for chocolate, you don't need an official double boiler! You can just use a sauce pan with water and over that place a glass bowl (just google how to do it with a saucepan) and that gives the same effect! I occasionally melt chocolate that way. 😊 Here's a recipe that also says you can just use a regular saucepan, no need to do a makeshift double boiler: www.asaucykitchen.com/homemade-chocolate-with-cocoa-butter/

@trinabenyi8791 10 месяцев назад

@@LetsEatPlants Thank you!!

@stevefield6972 10 месяцев назад

Lol. Around here I am known as “iron stomach“, king of expired products. Or rather, king of eating expired products… I never have pantry items sitting on the counter in hopes of using them. I don’t have enough counter space because it’s all taken up with kitchen gadgets. I really need someone to help me redesign/organize my counter space so I can get rid of the coffee maker and make space for a stand mixer. This is also to say I don’t have any cupboard space to put the gadgets I’m not currently using.

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Hahaha. A good talent to have! Oh yes that’s my struggle too… finding places for all the appliances off the counter! Someone here suggested a spare bookshelf, but then you’d need space for that as well. 😆🙈

@ima7333 10 месяцев назад

Maybe you could get a rack on wheel like those serving trolleys? That’s what i use to put away appliances i don’t use every day. 🤚🏻high five to you as i too often eat expired food. In fact i often buy nearly expired food like cereal & plant based milk and use it in my baking. Beans & dried fruits too. My logic is they’re dry, how can they go bad?😂😂😂😂

@stevefield6972 10 месяцев назад

@@ima7333 I do like the Metro Steel racks and I've seen something like you mention. But room for THAT would be a bit of an issue. 🤪🤪

@ima7333 10 месяцев назад

@@stevefield6972 i usually just tuck it under my sink (it’s just an empty space) or when too lazy to tuck it, i’ll just leave it up against the wall next to my ironing board. I don’t know how cramp your kitchen/dining area is but that’s how i kept mine.

@stevefield6972 10 месяцев назад

@@ima7333 No empty space here EXCEPT possibly the back corners of the under cabinets. In the video here we see corner turntable. I need something like that, or that pulls out from that back corner. THAT might work. lol.

@curlyredcafe 10 месяцев назад

Buckwheat groats. Have no idea...

@Cookie7294 10 месяцев назад

As a side dish you can toast them and make a pilaf with onions, mushrooms or veggies of your choice. If you google kasha you will see quantities. Just leave out the egg for vegan option. I always make it with onions and mushrooms but was thinking frozen peas would be a good addition. Also good with cooked bowtie noodles added at the end.

@ezbh810 10 месяцев назад

Lol. Me too

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

I looove overnight buckwheat groats! One of my favorite breakfasts actually! 😃😃 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pnbYdQ9ZKBw.html

@annoyingbutmorallyconsistent 10 месяцев назад

I use them raw sprinkled on oatmeal or smoothie bowls. They add a nice crunch 😊

@kiwifeijoa 10 месяцев назад

If you soak buckwheat groats overnight, rinse and drain then blend with water to make a pancake batter. These make great pancakes or wraps, they stay together very well.

@BettyHorn 10 месяцев назад

Capers

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Oooh yummy! Do you like (vegan) Caesar salads? I usually use them in Caesar dressing! minimalistbaker.com/5-minute-vegan-caesar-dressing/#wprm-recipe-container-35389

@BettyHorn 10 месяцев назад

@@LetsEatPlants yes, but I'm looking for something like the chicken piccata I used to eat. Any ideas?

@vickigsolomon1241 10 месяцев назад

Capers are a traditional bagel topping. Or maybe you can swap a vegan "meat" into a chicken piccata recipe?

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

@@BettyHorn I haven’t tried this one but it looks great 🤩 frommybowl.com/vegan-chicken-piccata/#wprm-recipe-container-13444

@JuliaK-H 10 месяцев назад

Rye grains 😅🙈

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Ooooh they’re great in grain salads or as the grain in Buddha bowls … or in Dr. Greger’s BROL! (Barley, rye, oat & lentil combo) 😋😋

@bethperkins8228 10 месяцев назад

Please please please understand the difference between expiration dates vs best use by dates. They are not the same. Just because the time has past for the best use by date it is still fine to eat. It may not have optimal flavor or nutritional value but that is not a reason to waste food. Expired foods may not be safe to consume. These should be disposed of.

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

Great point! Is there any way to tell the difference? Sometimes all I see is a date with no indication if it's "best by" or expiry! 😳😳

@bethperkins8228 10 месяцев назад

@@LetsEatPlants Interesting. I've never come across that issue before. I guess I would then tend to err on the side of caution and dispose of it. But I have been known to go ahead and use it if it's within a year of the date and there are no obvious signs of spoilage, ie, swollen cans, off odors or tastes.

@LetsEatPlants 10 месяцев назад

@@bethperkins8228 Oh good… That’s usually what I do as well! 😅😅