With 1.3 billion tons of food wasted annually, I do my part to cut the losses. At home, this means utilizing every ingredient in my fridge — and, of course, never scraping the rest of my plate into the trash.
It used to be that when I cooked too much food, I'd send my friends, neighbors, and co-workers home with Tupperwares of the leftovers. But those reusable containers didn't make their way back to me, and eventually, I had nothing to pack my own lunch with! That's when I discovered another use for those pesky plastic takeout boxes that are designed to be disposable. Rinse them out with tepid water, dry them with a clean towel, and ta-da! They become a convenient way to transport goods and accomplish one more task with a single-use container. What do you do when you're faced with a surplus of food?
My favorite kind of party is a sit down dinner complete with a 
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When I host a dinner, barbecue, or any party for that matter, I like to do the majority of the work in advance. I'll marinate meat, prep vegetables, grate cheese, and spoon sauces into serving bowls, all before my guests arrive. I'm a firm believer in doing the bulk of the prepping and cooking beforehand for one simple reason: it makes the party more enjoyable! Instead of slaving over the stove, I can spend time with my guests. I know people have different entertaining styles, and I'm wondering, what's yours?
While I've always kept a 
