Recipes from leftover scraps: Second Helpings - Turn your food scraps into gastronomic treasures with these creative tips and recipes.

Though we try to be thrifty with food, some waste is unavoidable. Whether it’s the chopped ends and peelings from dinner prep, or fruits and veggies that have sat in the fridge or on the counter too long, usable food often ends up in the compost simply because we don’t know what else to do with it.

This is where some creative upcycling can come in handy. Instead of tossing those food scraps, here are a few ideas on how to turn them into nutritious meals and get more out of your grocery bill.

This month’s recipes:

• Fridge Frittata
• Carrot & Pumpkin Seed Muffins
• Homemade Croutons
• Better than Store-bought Chicken Stock
• Turmeric Chicken Pasta Soup
• Stem Stir Fry
• Everything & Almost Everything Cookies
• Breakfast Crumble