Waste Not! 7 Hacks to Use Every Last Scrap of Food

Make a salad dressing in the jar! Add some olive oil, white wine vinegar, fresh herbs like parsley, salt, and pepper; then seal the cap, and shake. The mayo adds thickness, creaminess, and saltiness to any dressing. Take a look at this mason jar salad dressing video for inspiration.

For sticky nut spreads like Nutella and peanut butter, make a hot, milky beverage. Add some hot milk to the jar, close the lid tight, and shake it up and down.

When you're measuring out sticky substances like honey, corn syrup, or agave nectar, spray a light coating of cooking oil on the measuring cups or spoons — the sticky syrup will slide right off.

There are several ways to use up any leftover fresh herbs. For delicate herbs like parsley, cilantro, or basil, grab a bottle of extra-virgin olive oil and garlic, and make a delicious pesto or chimichurri sauce.

For sturdier herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage, chop them up finely to make compound herb butter, or freeze with olive oil in an ice cube tray.

Otherwise, hang the herbs upside down in a cool, dark place for several days to create homemade dried herbs. Once they're dried, remove the leaves, and transfer them to an airtight container.