The Top Ten Japanese Food Recipes

The Top Ten Japanese Food Recipes A Taste of Japan: The Best Recipes ChaptersHow to Prepare SushiTeriyakiFried RiceHow to Prepare Yaki UdonSoba SaladBaked TonkatsuGyudon â€" the Ultimate Beef BowlHoney Soy Sauce ChickenOmurice Tops the Easy Japanese Recipes Kids LoveFundamental Japanese Cuisine: Miso SoupLet us start with the disclaimer that anything proclaimed to be the best must be subjective.After all, a Japanese food involving Kobe beef would not be on any vegetarian’s ‘top 10’ list of recipes to try.Likewise, somebody allergic to seafood would not be tempted to follow any recipe that calls for prawns, no matter how many food critics sing its praises.And then, there are ethical concerns: would anyone truly lust for a meal of whale meat in the face of the current global outrage over whale hunting?Well, obviously Japanese people would, even if only a small slice of the population.Nevertheless, these examples serve well to illustrate how one’s best Japanese meal could be distasteful or downright lethal to their dining companion.In light of th at, your Superprof now dons an apron to prepare a sampling of Japanese foods; some iconic and some renown... and maybe even some you’ve never heard of, to compile a 10-long list of dishes in high demand.Cleavers ready? Let’s chop!two-bite taste explosions that are often enhanced with a dab of wasabi.As you might imagine, there are many types of sushi rolls; here we provide only general guidelines. It will be up to you how you present your sushi.Ingredients:2/3 cup of short-grain rice, (uncooked)4 sheets of nori seaweedcucumber, peeled and cut lengthwise into thin strips1 avocado1/2 pound of your fav fish, thinly choppedCondiments:3 tablespoons each of rice vinegar and white sugar1 1/2 teaspoons of salt2 tablespoons pickled ginger.Directions:In a pan, boil 1/13 cups of water; stir in rice; allow to steam. This step is made easier if you have a rice steamer.In a bowl, mix the rice vinegar, salt and sugar. One the rice is cooked, blend this mixture into it.Now it is time to get the seaweed ready for rolling.In a warm oven (heated to 190 degrees), allow the nori sheets to warm for a minute or two... not any longer lest they become too brittle!Place one sheet on your sushi mat â€" a bamboo mat that makes rolling sushi easy, and plane rice into an even layer on the sheet.You will have to press down on it with your hands and this is easier done when your hands are wet.Once you have achieved an even layer, place cucumber, avocado, ginger and meat in a row in the centre of the rice.Remember that you will have four such rolls to make, so only use 1/4 of your ingredients at a time!Now that you have everything laid out just so, it is time to roll the sushi. You do this by picking up one edge of the mat and rolling it up as you would a yoga mat, pressing gently all the while.Once you have a fairly firm roll, it is time to slice it (with a wet knife!), or you may wait until you have made all four rolls.Either way, we are certain you know what to do from there: serve it with a side of soy sauce... don’t forget to put grated ginger in it!Are the Japanese as crazy for sushi as we are? Find out what constitutes traditional Japanese food...TeriyakiMost of us know teriyaki as a type of Japanese meat dish, perhaps pork, chicken or beef.Neither our understanding of teriyaki nor the ingredients used are true to the Japanese art of cooking in this manner.Teriyaki is a technique for grilling or broiling meat covered in a glaze made of soy sauce, sugar and a rice wine called mirin, meant especially for cooking.Furthermore, authentic Japanese teriyaki generally calls for fish.Now that we know that the secret is in the sauce â€" not the meat, let’s have a recipe.Ingredients:1 cup of water1/4 cup of soy sauce1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger1/4 teaspoon garlic powder5 packed tablespoons of brown sugar1 to 2 tablespoons honey (according to your tastes)You will also need: 2/3 of a cup of cold water and 2 tablespoons of cornstarchMix all of the ingredients save the last 2 in a pan; warm them over low heat. As it is heating, stir the cornstarch into the cold water, mixing until dissolved.Once the ingredients in the pan start simmering, add the water/cornstarch mix, whisking until the mixture has reached the desired thickness.Allow it to cool for about 20 minutes and then pour it over your choice of meat and grill away!Fried rice is the ultimate convenience food and it makes use of leftovers! Image by VIT DUCKEN from PixabayFried RiceIf ever there were a fan fav, this simple dish would have to be it. Easy to make and perfect for dinner after a hard day’s work, it only takes a few ingredients to make a tasty bowl...If you are so lucky as to have a rice steamer, you are already ahead of the game. If not, you can pre-cook your rice the night before so that it will be ready for frying when you get home.Additionally, you should consider what you want in your rice. Do you have any leftover chicken, pork or beef? Those would do nicely; if not you co uld use tinned ham... or no meat at all.For a bit of colour and to add to the taste, a spring onion works well. Besides that, carrot slivers or cubes, soybeans and corn help to add a bit of texture. And you will need at least one egg.Ideally, you should fry your beaten egg(s) in about a centimetre of oil and cook them first, so that they remain fluffy and do not make your rice soggy.After removing the eggs, toss your rice into your wok, adding soy sauce, salt, ginger powder and pepper.Next, come the meat and veg; whichever ones you had decided on. Finally, as the rice turns a delicate gold colour, add the egg, stirring vigorously to break it up.Are you hungry yet?Fried rice is very popular the world over... but is it authentically Japanese? Learn how those foods have been adapted to suit the world's tastes.How to Prepare Yaki UdonWith all of the hoopla about food waste today, finding ways to use up leftovers is an excellent idea and Japanese foods lend themselves very well to that c oncept... to wit, the fried rice recipe above.Not everyone is a fan of rice and, even if they are, sometimes noodles would be nice!This dish is best when using packaged noodles you can find in the refrigerated or frozen section, perhaps at an Asian food store.Besides noodles, you would need vegetables and some sort of protein, either meat or tofu.For seasonings: black pepper, a soup base and, of course, soy sauce.First, stir fry your meat in vegetable oil, then add your vegetables, cooking them till they are soft. Recommended are cabbage, carrots, onion and shiitake mushroom tops.These selections can be anything you have left over from previous meals.Now is the time to add your noodles. As they should already be cooked, you only need to rinse them before mixing them in.Season this mixture with salt and soy sauce and top it all off with your soup base. Allow to simmer together for about 5 minutes and serve.Note: a similar dish, Yakisoba, is prepared much the same way except it calls for Chinese-style noodles; the kind you would find in ramen dishes.Make these yourself thanks to the best cooking courses London on Superprof.Beware that these noodles cook faster than spaghetti noodles so, after only a few minutes in hot water, you should drain them and flood them with cold water so that your salad will be the cooling treat you want it to be.To make it, you will need green onion, cilantro and roasted sesame seeds.For the dressing, use oil with a neutral flavour, add a little sesame oil, a couple of tablespoons of honey, some crushed red pepper (if you like things spicy) and, naturally, soy sauce.All of these ingredients should be whisked together as they heat, on the stovetop or in the microwave.Once your noodles and dressing have cooled, it is simply a matter of putting it all together: mix the cilantro and green onion in, drizzle dressing over the top and grab your chopsticks!Tonkatsu is generally served with rice and stir-fried veg Image by takedahrs from Pixaba yBaked TonkatsuAuthentic Japanese cuisine calls for this dish to be deep-fried; this recipe bakes rather than fries for a healthier result that is just as tasty.Tonkatsu is a pork cutlet, crispy on the outside and savoury-soft on the inside. The secret to that crispy outer crust is panko, what Japanese chefs use instead of breadcrumbs.A key step is to cook the panko  before breading the cutlets.This involves heating oil in a pan and adding panko till the bottom is covered. Allow it to sizzle until the panko is golden brown; remove from the heat and pour it into a glass dish to cool.Next, prepare your cutlets by trimming excess fat and cutting small slits into connective tissues to prevent the meat from buckling or bowing under heat. Once they are all trimmed, pound them flat.The thinner the meat, the more evenly they will cook. Your cutlets should end up about one centimetre thick.Now, dash them with salt and pepper, coat them in regular flour (shaking off excess), and then in egg a nd finally into the panko. Place on a baking rack in an oven heated to 200 degrees.The 20 minutes or so they take to bake will give you time to set your table... be sure to have tonkatsu dipping sauce handy!Gyudon â€" the Ultimate Beef BowlThis dish is considered comfort food to the Japanese palate and, just like our comfort dishes, it is quick and easy to make. All you need is:Thinly sliced beefsliced onion (and scallions for garnish)(3) eggsriceFor the sauce, you will need:2 tsp sugar2 tbsp sake2 tbsp mirin1 tsp soy sauceThis version does not call for dashi broth, however, you could add some in the winter time to make it extra warming.First, saute the sliced onions until they are golden and then, add the meat. As it is browning, sprinkle on the sugar, stirring all the while and, once the meat is no longer red, add the sake, mirin and soy sauce.Lower the heat and simmer for a couple of minutes, after which you pour on the beaten eggs. Allow them to cook thoroughly, and then serve o ver rice, garnishing with green onion.Discover also the diversity of regional Japanese cuisine...Honey Soy Sauce ChickenChildren are notoriously picky eaters; serving them anything out of the norm is liable to cause outright rebellion.Fortunately, traditional Japanese cuisine takes fussy appetites into account; a hands-down favourite is this next recipe.All you need is 1.5 pounds of chicken drumlets, salt and black pepper.For their glaze, have 4 tbsp honey and an equal amount of soy sauce on hand, and 2 tbsp sake (or cooking sherry). Mix those ingredients in a food storage bag â€" Ziploc would be a good brand to use.While waiting for the last of the honey to drip out of the measuring spoon, prick the chicken with a fork and rub salt and pepper on it.Add the chicken to the glaze mixture; make sure every part is covered. Allow them to marinate for 30 minutes to an hour.Arrange them in your baking pan, skin-side up. Pour the leftover marinade over the chicken, and then bake at 220 degr ees for 20-30 minutes.Voila! Instant fussy eater favourite!Mini drumsticks , shown here fried in tempura, are a national favourite all over Japan Image by Robert-Owen-Wahl from PixabayOmurice Tops the Easy Japanese Recipes Kids LoveWhile all of the recipes we’ve featured so far can be found on any Japanese restaurant menu, this next one is traditional in the extreme even though it is not usually served in restaurants across Japan.Nevertheless, it is a kid fav and, reasoning there are readers with kids out there, we wanted to include this one on our ‘top ten’ list  because kids love it.It too makes use of leftover rice and whatever meat you happen to have on hand; it also features a kid’s dietary staple: ketchup.Of course, not only kids enjoy this thin egg shell stuffed with fried rice (and ketchup!) and its complexity can vary with the tastes of the chef and diner. Here is the basic recipe:Filling ingredients: ¼  onionham1 tbsp vegetable oil3 tbsp green peas and minced mushr oomssalt and peppercooked short grain rice2 tbsp unsalted butter(divided)Naturally, you can omit (or add) any ingredient you wish; if you suspect peas and mushrooms will turn your child off, you can leave them off... or mince them smaller. Additionally, you will need:3 tbsp ketchup3 tbsp tomato paste2 tbsp waterThese ingredients should be mixed and set aside before cooking anything.Finally, beat 4 large eggs with a tablespoon of milk (to make them extra-frothy).After prepping all of the ingredients, start by frying the onions until they are golden brown. Add your veg and meat (or tofu); season it all with salt and pepper.As that mixture sizzles along, add the cooked rice, breaking up large chunks. Once it is thoroughly mixed in, add your sauce â€" don’t forget to save some to pour on top of the omelettes.Now it is time to cook the eggs. In a clean pan, use one tsp of butter to cook half of the egg mixture (this recipe should yield 2 omelettes).Once the eggs start to harden, add ha lf of your rice mixture. Now, for the tricky part: ‘cradling' the rice mixture within the eggs. It should look like a boat by the time you’re done with it; the rice floating in a border of yellow egg.Slide this creation to a plate and use your hands to pull the egg over any visible filling and shape the omurice into an oval.Drizzle the remaining ketchup sauce on them and dig in!Fundamental Japanese Cuisine: Miso SoupNo list of Japanese food recipes would be complete without miso.It is eaten virtually every day in Japan. There are endless varieties and ingredients, depending on the region and the season, on personal preference, and so on.It all starts with dashi broth. It could start with chicken or beef stock but some feel that it takes away from the taste.If you have an Asian shop nearby, you may find dashi powder or dashi packets; either one will give you a ready-made soup base.Miso is fermented soybean paste, a key ingredient that you could also find at the Asian shop.You wil l need 3 tbsp of this bean paste, along with 2 cups of dashi broth and whichever ingredients you choose to make your soup.Cabbage, eggplant, mushrooms and yuba make particularly good choices; you can consult this recipe page for more suggestions, along with how to make dashi from scratch.Granted, nobody is in the mood for soup when the pavement is buckling from the heat but, for its health benefits alone, miso is well worth incorporating into your diet.Are you feeling inspired now? Ready to dust off your Benihana grill and give some of these recipes a go?  Your taste buds will surely thank for it!Now discover more Japanese food specialities...

4 Shortcuts to Remember Spanish Grammar

4 Shortcuts to Remember Spanish Grammar Sign up successful 1. Ser vs. Estar Many English speakers struggle with the Spanish verb to be. In Spanish, different situations call for different versions of the verb. Check out this video for a quick overview of the difference between ser and estar. To remember when to use ser vs. estar,  you can also use the acronym TODO LOCO. TODO refers to ser, and will help you remember when to use this from of the verb: Traits: Ella es inteligente Occupation: soy doctora Date and time: Es la una y media Origin: El es de Perú LOCO helps you remember when to use estar: LOcation: Estoy en la tienda COndition: Ellos están felices 2. Verb Endings Verbs are essential in any language, but the different conjugations can be confusing when youre learning Spanish. This trick will help you learn to conjugate Spanish verbs in the present tense. Once you memorize the endings for any -ar verb, you can apply the same endings to any verbs ending in â€"er and -ir by substituting the a  for an e. Heres an example of the conjugations for the verb hablar: Yo hablo (ending: o) Tú hablas (ending: as) El/ella/Ud. habla (ending: a) Nosotros hablamos (ending: amos) Vosotros habláis (ending: áis) Ellos/Uds. hablan (ending: an) Once you know these endings, you can figure out the conjugation for any regular â€"er or â€"ir verb by substituting the a for an e or i. For example, heres how to conjugate comer: Yo como (ending: o) Tú comes (ending: es) El/ella/Ud. come (ending: e) Nosotros comemos (ending: emos) Vosotros coméis (ending: éis) Ellos/Uds. comen (ending: en) Finally, here’s how to conjugate vivir: Yo vivo (ending: o) Tú vives (ending: es El/ella/Ud. vive (ending: e) Nosotros vivimos (ending: imos) Vosotros vivís (ending: Ellos/Uds. viven Related Video: Spanish Pronouns Explained 3. Demonstratives English demonstratives are words like this, these, that, and those. Spanish demonstratives include este, estos, esta, estas, ese, esos, esa and esas. Since Spanish demonstratives only vary by a letter, it can be hard to remember which one to use. One way to differentiate between the various demonstrative adjectives and pronouns, is to simply remember that this and these (este, estos, and esta, estas) are the ones with a t! 4. Commands This shortcut will help you understand when to use pronouns with Spanish commands. Affirmative: attach pronoun escríbelo Negative: don’t attach pronoun No lo escribas! See Also: Using Spanish Direct Object Pronouns Language shortcuts can help you learn Spanish grammar. These four shortcuts will come in handy on a Spanish test or in a conversation with a Spanish speaker. Continue to challenge yourself to learn grammar, it will elevate your Spanish comprehension, fluency, and communication skills. Using proper grammar also conveys respect for the language and Spanish speakers. Joan B. lives in Carmichael, CA and has been teaching high school Spanish for more than 18 years. A lover of language, shes studied French, Arabic, and Italian and spent time living in Spain. Joan aims to help students improve on tests and increase their conversational ability when traveling to Spanish-speaking countries. Learn more about Joan here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by University of Denver

How to Get Ready for Test Day Checklist

How to Get Ready for Test Day Checklist Students often ask what they should bring with them to the testing center on SAT or ACT test day.   With tests coming up in November and December, it’s worth a reminder.You can find a complete list on the College Board’s website, but I’ll summarize it here.    You should bring:Admission ticket â€" print this out the night before. You need this to get into the test!Photo ID â€" your driver’s license or school ID works. You also need this to get into the test. Your receipt from Taco Bell does not count as an ID (this actually happened at my student’s test center, and the person in question didn’t get in).Calculator â€" either graphing or scientific calculators are allowed, but no calculators with full keyboards. Make sure you replace the batteries a few days before the test! You can find a more specific breakdown of calculator policies for the SAT here and ACT here.Number 2 pencils â€" no mechanical pencils allowed. Bring several of them so you have backups.Extra eraser †" to make it easier to erase cleanly on the scantron.Watch â€" this should be an old-fashioned wrist watch that doesn’t beep. Helpful to keep track of the time you have left on each section.WaterHigh-energy snacks for the break â€" think granola bars, bananas. Anything that will keep you going for four hours!Driving directions to the testing center, or a GPS â€" if you’re from Palo Alto but you’re taking the SAT at Bellarmine, you might not know how to get there. Be prepared!It’s also important to know what NOT to bring to the SAT and ACT:Your phone, iPod, any other electronic gadgets â€" you won’t be allowed to use them if you have time left over on a section, and you don’t want to risk them getting confiscated if you forget to turn off the sound. Leave them in the car!Highlighters and pens â€" you can only use pencils.Notes of any kind â€" this should be obvious!Scratch paper â€" the proctor will provide this for you.Good luck from AJ Tutoring! If you need some last mi nute support to refresh a certain algebra II concept or dial in timing for the reading section, give us a call!

Its time to learn English Phrases connected with an English Christmas

Its time to learn English Phrases connected with an English Christmas Here you will find a short text with English phrases connected with an English Christmas.Test your English reading comprehension. Please make sure to make a few sentences with the words in bold. This will help you learn new English words in context. English Collocations with Christmas The traditional English Christmas is beginning to change as society changes. We all hold on to (try to remember) our family  traditions for as long as we can. They usually bring back happy memories of times past and so it is  with my memories of a traditional English Christmas.When the tree is decorated the Angel (dressed in white) is usually placed on the top branch to look  down on the family as a sign of peace and to remind us what Christmas should be about. We always  sent Christmas cards (greetings) to family and friends every year. We wrote the cards a few weeks  before Xmas so that they would arrive in time. Every mantlepiece (shelf above the fireplace) was  adorned (decorated) with the cards we received also. This tradition has died out (almost  disappeared) due to technology so greetings now are usually sent on-line.In the month of December the Christmas Shopping starts in earnest (seriously). Depending on the  size of the family and the ages the presents will vary a lot. Th e children will have prepared their  Santa list (the list of gifts they want) weeks in advance. Traditionally we used to write a letter to  Santa and throw it up the chimney (the long pipe above the fireplace to let the smoke escape).Nowadays (in modern times) the letter is posted to Santa at the North Pole.  Those presents that will not be delivered by Santa are carefully wrapped (covered in coloured  wrapping paper) and placed under the tree. Some people pick up the presents marked for them and  try to guess what is inside. As we get closer to the Big Day (Christmas Day, the 25th December) the Christmas stockings are hung on the fireplace. There are always little surprises to be found there on Christmas morning.Finally on Christmas Eve (the night before Christmas day 24 th December) a plate of food for Santa  and his Reindeers is left beside the tree. A mince pie for Santa and carrots or biscuits for the  Reindeer. Many parents sneak down (move slowly and quietly) the stairs on C hristmas Eve to eat  some of the pie and biscuits so that the children really believe Santa has come.On Christmas morning the children get up early (awake early) to see if their wishes have come true  and the tearing and rustling of wrapping paper is very audible (can be heard). The Turkey is put in  the oven and the parents settle to the task (get ready) of preparing the Christmas dinner. This is the  focus of the day. A traditional Xmas dinner is usually Roast Turkey and all the trimmings (roast  potatoes, roast veg, cranberry sauce, Christmas pudding and cake) all cooked to a traditional family  recipe.The table is beautifully decorated and paper hats (coloured hats) and crackers (paper tube that  contains a small toy and a joke and makes a small bang when pulled between two people) beside  every plate. The plan is to finish the dinner before or in time to listen to the Queens Christmas  address (televised speech) to the country. English Phrases connected with Christmas Bah Humbug one of the great quotes from the Charles Dickens story A Christmas Carol. This is  used by people who do not feel the joy of Christmas that others feel.Merry Christmas Sir! Bah  Humbug..go away!! Don’t Look a Gift horse in the mouth this is used when somebody gets a gift or something for free  even though they might not find it so useful. They are expected to be grateful.Michael got a pair of  gloves from his Aunt for Xmas. He was hoping to get some money. His mother told him to be more  grateful and not to look a gift horse in the mouth.The More the Merrier  usually an expression when more people turn up to your party than you expected or some unexpected visitors turn up for your family dinner. Do you mind if a few friends  come around for dinner? My daughter asked. No not at all I replied. The more the merrier.Like Turkeys voting for Xmas  when people accept something without putting up any resistance even though they know the outcome will be bad.The company wanted to reduce the salaries by  10% as they were having a difficult trading period. They wanted the staff to agree. They all did even  though they know it was like turkeys voting for Xmas. Worse was to follow.

Statistics Tutor in Madison, WI

Math/Statistics Tutor in Madison, WI Meet our new Tutor Nick N. He lives in Madison, WI and specializes in Math, Statistics, Algebra, Pre-Calculus. Nick has a B.S. in Mathematics and he has been tutoring for 10 years. He believes a solid understanding of mathematics is essential to a well-rounded education. His goal is not only for the student to be able to successfully complete the problems but to truly understand the reasoning behind the computations. Nick is patient and understanding, and he does not have a condescending tone. Nick is here to help and guide; not to flaunt his knowledge or to show how smart he is. In the end, Nick wants to see his students succeed and potentially gain a new appreciation for math that they may not have known was there. Nick loves working with people and strive to create a comfortable atmosphere where the student is not afraid to ask questions, even if they think it may be a dumb question. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with Nick  at TutorZ. He can help you understand the material and feel confident during a test or exam.

Discover the world of English literature

Discover the world of English literature Many students will associate reading great works of English literature with having to do exams on them come the end of term. Of course, it was never Virginia Woolf's intention to have To the Lighthouse form a part of an A-level English course. Admittedly this can deaden the impact of great literature, but with the help of an English tutor your child could take real pleasure in these great works while working toward satisfying academic achievements. When it comes to getting your kids to read there's an awful lot to compete with. The quantity and variety of media that they are exposed to is staggering. From television and video games to iPods and the internet, it's no wonder their attention might appear to wander a few pages into Sense and Sensibility. However much of the pleasure of reading comes from its slow release, which can initially feel like inaccessibility. A great entry point is to try and find something of the modern day within these seemingly foreign worlds of centuries past. How would your child feel in the shoes of the orphaned Oliver Twist? Can they relate to Winston Smith's desire for freedom in 1984? If you think your child would benefit from getting acquainted with English literature to help them through their A-level or GCSE English course and they need some extra motivation, as well as some help in appreciating the text at hand, it can be useful to hire a tutor for some one to one sessions. Their tutor can point them towards some of the best works in English literature to start with and guide them through the process of reading, enjoying and critical thinking. First Tutors has plenty of excellent tutors who can help your child in their journey through English literature. Why not browse our site for one near you?

What to Do With Fruits and Veggies That Are Going Bad

What to Do With Fruits and Veggies That Are Going Bad Image via Food Pusher If you have berries â€" anything from strawberries and raspberries to blueberries and blackberries â€" you can turn them into a smoothie. Even bananas, think about all of the delicious possibilities. Look up a recipe online for the fruits that you have â€" keep in mind that you don’t always have to have the exact amount of fruit that is in the recipe. If you have too little banana for the given recipe, adjust the ingredients accordingly or add an extra spoon of sugar. This is where improvisation comes into play. Treat yourself to a face mask Image via Beauty by the Geeks According to Dr. Oz, you can actually turn bananas into a replenishing face mask. Bananas are actually great for hydrating your skin because of the moisture from potassium, as well as Vitamins C and E. This is a cheaper alternative to buying a face mask from the store, and the other pro is that it is indeed an all-natural alternative. A common recipe for a banana facemask is a combination of banana, honey, and orange peels. You can also create face masks from vegetables. Common store-bought face masks are made from cucumbers and avocados. These are also some vegetables that you can use for a face mask if you know they are about to go bad! Make jams or marmalades Image via Nellie Bellie This one can be applicable to all kinds of fruits â€" apricots, plums, apples, peaches, berries of sorts, and so on. Making jams and marmalades from real fruits at home, despite there still being sugar, is much healthier (and typically much yummier) than buying jams and marmalades from stores. By replacing sugar with honey, in many of these recipes, you can still get the factor of sweetness but in a healthier and more natural way. Make homemade frozen yogurt Image via Cookie and Kale This one is super easy! You can make all kinds of combinations of frozen yogurt. For example, if you have strawberries and bananas that are about to go bad, blend up as many of the fruits as you have (if possible, a relatively even ratio â€" so three cups of strawberries mean three cups of bananas). Mix this with plain yogurt, add a teensy bit of sugar, and freeze it until it’s the same texture and consistency as frozen yogurt. This is a great way to eat your fruit without having to worry about it going bad too because it’ll be kept in the freezer for whenever you’re craving a sweet treat. Clean your kitchen Image via Self Storage One Many all-natural, homemade cleaning products have lemon as a prime ingredient. For instance, a good way to get rid of the stench in your garbage disposal is by cutting up a lemon into smaller slices and tossing it down the garbage disposal. Make a deep conditioning treatment Image via Best Image Hair Some vegetables, such as avocados, can be used to create homemade deep conditioning treatments for your hair. According to the Home Remedy Shop, all you need is an avocado, honey, coconut oil, aloe vera juice, and lemon juice (all of which are commonly found in the average household). Replant them! Image via Pinterest Many times, fruits and vegetables that are going bad can just be replanted in your own backyard. What better way to make up for the lost money on a fruit gone bad than by replanting your own! It’s a great way to learn how to take care of plants of your own if you ever intend to have a fruit, vegetable, or herb garden. This is especially applicable to root vegetables such as potatoes. People tend to shy away from potatoes as soon as the outside starts to look funny, but that usually means that it’s just ready to grow another potato. It will take a little bit of patience, but appropriately planting the seeds from many of your fruits and vegetables that can no longer be eaten can alternatively save you a good chunk of money and give you a new kind of experience. Who said you can’t still utilize all the great things that fruits and vegetables have to offer even after they start to go bad?