The Only Recipes

12/06/2025

12/05/2025

Should I Keep This or Toss It?! 😬🥫
Your No-Stress Pantry Check Guide

Dry Goods 🥫✨
• Instant noodles: Usually fine for another 6–12 months 🍜 (the seasoning oil is what spoils first).
• Dried lentils & beans: Can last 2–3 extra years 🫘⏳ — they might just need more time on the stove.
• Cornstarch / cornflour: Stays good pretty much forever as long as it stays dry 🌽♾️.
• Baking soda: Also has an almost unlimited shelf life 🧪♾️ (check by adding a splash of vinegar).
• Baking powder: Safe for about 6 extra months 🥄💨 (test it in warm water—bubbles = still active).

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Jars & Bottled Goods 🫙🍯
• Peanut butter:
• Regular: usually fine for 6–9 months more 🥜🙂
• Natural: 1–3 months is the safer window 🥜🌱
• Jam or jelly (sealed): Typically lasts another 6–12 months 🍓🫙
• Ghee / clarified butter: Holds up for 1–3 extra months 🧈🌙
• Pickles in vinegar: Often good for 1–2 years beyond the date 🥒🧪
• Olives (unopened): Usually fine for 3–6 months more 🫒👌
• Nut butters like almond or cashew: Generally 3–6 months past the date 🌰🥄

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Drinks + Beverages 🥤☕
• Soda: Stays safe for 3–6 months past date 🥤😶‍🌫️ (but may lose its fizz).
• Boxed juices (sealed): Often okay for 1–3 extra months 🧃📦
• Tea bags: Good for 1–2 additional years 🍵🕰️ (flavor just weakens).
• Ground coffee: Can last up to a year longer ☕😌
• Instant coffee: Usually keeps 1–2 years past date ☕♾️

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Fridge Items & Perishables ❄️🥶
• Butter: Often fine for about a month after the date if it smells normal 🧈🙂
• Cream cheese: Generally safe for 1–2 weeks past date 🧀⚠️
• Tofu (sealed): Typically up to a week past date 🍥⏳
• Cold cuts / deli meats: Only 3–5 days past is recommended 🍖🚨
• Eggs: Can last 3–5 weeks past date 🥚💧
(Float test: sinking = good, floating = toss.)
• Opened fruit juice: Best within 3–5 days 🧃⏱️

12/04/2025

🍪✨ Perfect Cookies Every Time—These Tips Change EVERYTHING

12/03/2025

🧼 Water rings on wood: Spread a little mayo over the spot, leave it for about an hour, then wipe clean.
🌫 Cloudy shower glass: Rub with half a lemon dipped in salt to lift the haze.
🧼 Slow or clogged drains: Pour in baking soda, follow with vinegar, then flush with hot water.
🧽 Microwave refresh: Heat a bowl of lemon water for 5 minutes to steam-clean the inside.
🪟 Dusty ceiling fans: Slip a pillowcase over each blade and pull it back to trap the dust.
🧽 Shower head buildup: Soak it overnight in a bag of vinegar to clear mineral deposits.
👟 Smelly shoes: Sprinkle baking soda inside and leave it overnight to absorb odors.
🛋 Pet hair on furniture: Use damp rubber gloves and wipe — the hair sticks right to them.
🧤 Keyboard cleaning: Use sticky notes for crumbs and cotton swabs for tight spaces.
🍋 Shiny faucets and taps: Rub with a lemon and rinse to bring back the shine.
🧴 Greasy kitchen cabinets: Spray with a mix of vinegar and dish soap, then wipe.
🍊 Fridge smells: Place a small bowl of coffee grounds or orange peels inside to freshen it.
🥤 Mild sink clog: Pour salt down the drain, then flush with boiling water.
🥚 Dropped egg mess: Cover with salt or sugar so it gels up — then scoop easily.
🥄 Wooden spoon deep-clean: Soak in boiling water for 10 minutes, then let it dry in the sun.
🍾 Stinky water bottles: Fill with baking soda and vinegar, let it sit, then rinse well.

11/29/2025

Pepper Steak with Macaroni Cheese😋

11/28/2025

My mac & cheese came out watery — how do I fix it?

11/27/2025

What can I use instead of heavy cream in pasta?

11/27/2025

What can I put in meatloaf if I'm out of breadcrumbs?

10/28/2025

Tasty Steak Marinade Recipes
This marinade took my steak to the next level—so flavorful!
Full recipe 👇 💬

10/28/2025

Easy Air Fryer Salmon
Cooked it while prepping the sides—so easy!
Full recipe 👇 💬