Minnesota Celebrity Chef Partners With Iconic Brand for New Cookbook

A popular celebrity chef from Minnesota has partnered with an iconic American brand for a first-of-its-kind cookbook designed to help families save money and reduce food waste.

Not only does this new cookbook provide unique recipe ideas, but it also offers practical ways to cut grocery costs.

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A Cookbook That Could Save You Over $1,000 a Year

The book, "The World's First Frozen Cookbook by Ziploc," is a collaboration between the well-known bag brand and Minnesota chef Molly Yeh.

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According to Feeding America, an estimated 145 billion meals are wasted annually in the United States, costing the average American household $1,500 per year. This cookbook aims to change that by offering simple and delicious recipes to help families make the most of their groceries.

Molly Yeh Brings Her Expertise to the Table

Yeh, who lives on a sugar beet and wheat farm in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, is no stranger to creative cooking. She is the host of the Food Network show Girl Meets Farm and a bestselling cookbook author. Her latest project focuses on helping home cooks maximize their ingredients while minimizing waste.

Where to Get the Cookbook

For a limited time, the cookbook is available on Amazon in small daily batches. For just $10, buyers receive both the cookbook and a pack of Ziploc freezer bags, making it easy to start meal prepping right away.

Smart Tips for Reducing Food Waste

The cookbook doesn’t just provide recipes, it also includes expert tips on food storage, meal prep, and reducing waste. Yeh suggests:

• Saving scraps when cooking to use in future meals
• Freezing essentials like rice, bread, and berries to extend their life
• Prepping meals in advance to save time and money

This simple approach to cooking could help families stretch their grocery budget while also making a positive environmental impact.