Kitchen Tip- Freeze Extra Tomato Paste

Many recipes call for just 1 or 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.  I freeze the extra in one tablespoon increments in snack size bags.  I then place all the snack size bags in a large freezer bag.

Great way to avoid waste and save money!

Kitchen Tips- Homemade Bread Crumbs

Do your kids consistently eat the middle of the sandwich leaving a ring of uneaten crusts behind?

I struggle with the idea of not making them just eat the crusts.  However, when packing school lunches I do sometimes cut off the crusts for them.

I then freeze the crusts in a freezer Ziploc bag.  When the bag is full or when I need breadcrumbs, I place the frozen crusts in my Ninja blender (or use a food processor) and blend until fine.  I also freeze the heals of bread as well for the same use.

Spread the bread crumbs on a rimmed metal baking sheet.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15-25 minutes.  Check every 5-8 minutes.  Stir each time.  Remove from oven when bread crumbs are crisp and slightly browned. Be careful not to burn.

Store bread crumbs in an airtight container for 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

This would be an excellent way to get gluten-free bread crumbs with no extra cost.