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How to Have Lots of Fun with Leftovers

Not feeling the love for leftovers in your house but don’t want to waste food? Use these helpful tips for bringing new life to your leftovers and putting a smile on kids' faces. Teach your kids how to reduce and reuse with these tasty tips for repurposing your leftovers!

If you're looking to breathe new life into leftovers, here's how to turn them into new dishes!

Check out the variety of fun food options you can create with kids using leftovers: 1. Outrageous Leftover Omelettes Kids will be eager to rise and shine when they know they get to experiment with food in the morning! When whipping up your morning omelettes, let kids get creative by adding leftover veggies or meat pieces to the eggs. We suggest naming your new omelettecreations for added fun! 2. One-of-a-Kind Pizza Party Haven’t used your leftovers by lunch? Throw them onto a pizza as funky toppings. From veggie to meat scraps to salad remains, pretty much anything tastes good baked on a pizza, so don’t be shy! Turn those scraps into unique pizza toppings for a fun and delicious surprise. 3. Muffins Like Mom Never Made Make muffins like never before with all kinds of ingredients and flavors from your leftovers. Prepare muffin batter like you normally would, then throw in leftover fruit or vegetable scraps from zucchini to sweet potatoes. Get wild and try making muffins with more unconventional ingredients like sausage, bacon, or cut-up hot dogs! 4. Say Yes to Soup Soups are also a great place to store leftovers for your next, exciting meal. The great thing about soups is that they can include all of the food groups in one pot! So whether you have vegetables leftover, protein like meat or beans, pasta and other carbs, or sauces, you can throw whatever you have into a pot and cook up a flavorful soup! 5. The Crunchiest Homemade Croutons Got tons of stale bread and don’t know what to do? Lucky for you, that’s the perfect base for delicious homemade croutons! Cut the bread into cubes and toss in a bowl with olive oil and seasoning like garlic powder and black pepper. Just bake for 10 minutes at 400°F (205°C), and you can now add a delightful crunch to any meal!

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Frequently asked questions

What do you put in a kids pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Why should I use a pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Are your pretzel baking kits kosher?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Do your pretzel baking kits include nuts?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

What equipment do I need for a pretzel baking kit?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

Can I send a pretzel baking kit as a gift?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

What age should a child start cooking?

No recipe card or pre-measured ingredients that are placed inside any of our baking kit call for or include nuts of any kind. But some of these ingredients have been produced in a facility that also processes nuts, soy, sesame seeds, and gluten. So it's very possible that trace amounts of these potential allergens may be found in some of our baking kit ingredients.

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