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Stopped at a food bank class and saw a smart way to stretch chicken
Last Tuesday I went with my neighbor to a free cooking class at the food bank in Tacoma. The instructor showed how to turn one $6 rotisserie chicken into four separate meals: soup, tacos, fried rice, and a casserole. She saved every bone and scrap for broth, then used the leftover veggie ends too. The whole demo made enough food for a family of four for about $14 total. It got me thinking about how much I waste at home without even noticing. Has anyone else tried making multiple meals from one chicken like that?
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jesser792mo ago
The part about saving every bone and scrap for broth really hit home. Most folks I know, including myself, would toss those without a second thought. It's crazy how a little patience and planning can turn one chicken into a whole week of dinners. I've tried stretching a rotisserie chicken before, but never got four full meals out of it, so this gives me some new ideas. Good on the food bank for teaching practical stuff like this.
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