There’s a high cost to wasting food—not just the money, but also the precious resource. In my house, broccoli florets are gobbled up. The stalks? Not so much. I used to save the stalks for dip, but nobody really liked that either.

My solution: broccoli slaw.

A bag of slaw in the grocery store costs around $2.00. I can make my version for less than half and it will feed a big crowd. If you haven’t tried this before, make it! It does require a bit of chopping. You can use the food processor, or just use a knife.

Take the leftover stalks and some carrots. Shred it chunky or fine, depending on taste. I like mine chunky.

To the shredded veggies, add salt/pepper to taste, 3 large spoonfuls of mayo, 1 capful of vinegar, and 1 packet of Splenda. (You may prefer it slightly sweeter and/or tangier; play around with the proportions.)

Mix and chill in the fridge for at least an hour (can be overnight). You’ll now be able to eat a huge bowl full of delicious homemade slaw.

I love to eat this with BBQ chicken or beef sandwiches and fresh corn. Not bad for something that’s considered “trash,” huh?

How do you reduce food waste?